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The Sun.
London, England, 1861-06-27

PAROCHIAL RELIEF.

Viscount RAYNHAM asked the President of the Poor
Law Board, whether the authorities of workhouses are not
bound by law to admit at all times all persons who apply to
them for admission.
Mr. VILLIERS said that he was happy the noble
lord had asked this question, and stated that the
authorities of the Unions were bound to admit
persons applying for relief at the workhouse provided the
establishment . was not full, but if it were the relieving
officer would be instructed to obtain relief for the applicants
in some other way.
THE IRISH CONVICT DEPARTMENT.
Lord Naas asked the Chief Secrrtary for Ireland whether
Captain Crofton had intimated to the Government that, in
his opinion, great difficulties would arise in carrying on
the business of the Irish convict department, owing to the
reduction that had lately been made in the number of the
directors of the convict prisons ; and, whether Capt. Crof-
ton had in consequence announced his intention of retiring
from the service.
Mr. CARDWELL explained that while there was every
disposition on the part of Government to consult economy,
it was not intended to interfere in the slightest degree with
the efficiency of the working of the convict system in Ire-
land. Captain Croton had merely expressed a fact, that
the state of his health would render it necessary for him to
restn his situation, which, he trusted, however, would not
be the case.

BLOCKADE OF RIO HACHE,
In reply to Mr. BERKELEY,
Lord J. RUSSELL said it was not a blockade, but a
mere closing of the ports.
SOUTH KENSINGTON MUSEUM.

Mr. LOWE begged to correct an er;;;;hiel;:he made
the other day, in stating that a paragraph which he had
quoted as being from the report of the committee of the
South Kensington Museum with respect to Captain Fouke's
plan, was from the draft report, and not from the original.
He read an extract from the latter, which was substantially
the same.
London, England, 1861-04-15

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

There was a fair average supply of foreign stock on
offer here, to-day, for the time of year, and sales programed
slowly, on easier terms.

From our own grazing districts, as well as from Scot-
land, the arrivals of beasts, fresh up, were moderately
good, and of full average quality. All breeds met a dull
sale, at a decline in the quotations, compared with Mon-
day last, of 2d. per 81bs., the general top figure for beef
being 4s. 10d. -

The receipts of beasts from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and
Cambridgeshire amounted to 2,100 Scots, &c.; from other
parts of England, 300 various breeds ; and from Scotland,'
400 Scots and crosses.

The show of sheep was on the increase, and of improved
quality. The mutton trade was in a sluggish state, at 2d.
per 81bs. beneath last week's currency. The beat old
Downs, in the wool, realised ss. 10d.—out of the wool, ss.
per 81bs.

Lambs were in good supply, and heavy request, at a fall
in value of 2d. per 81bs. The top price was 7s. 4d. per
Blbs. About 300 lambs came to hand from the Isle of
Wight.

We have to report a dull sale for calves, at a reduction in
value of 4d. per 81bs. The highest quotation for veal was
ss. 6d. per 81bs.
London, England, 1861-04-15

FRANCE.

PARIS, SATURDAY.
The following observations from M. Odilon
Barrot's interesting little volume on centralisation
are singularly appropriate at a moment when mili-
tary armaments are going on in every country in
Europe :

"Between two nations that shall meet in conflict
the first success is pretty:certain to be for the one
which can most easily and most rapidly dispose of
all its resources in money and in soldiers,—conse-
quently, for the one whese Government is the most
centralised. But if the conflict be prolonged, the
chance will infallibly turn to the advantage of the
free Government, and this for reasons which every
one can understand.

" In our days war no longer supports war, and
as the Treasury, particularly of Governments the
condition of which is to always keep on foot great
armies, can barely suffice for peace expenditure, in
case of war it must of necessity have recourse to
credit. Now, credit exists on the great guarantees
which free institutions alone can secure. Despotism
may inherit and make use of it for some time, but
it will very soon exhaust it, while in free countries
credit is not exhausted. The more imminent the
danger the more is the patriotism of all roused, and
the more will it aid the State. And if it be true
that triumph is finally to the last crown, it is the
people who enjoy most liberty, and consequently
the greatest credit, who shall win.
" I will add that absolute Governments have
not, in order to repair a defeat, that moral
elasticity which, with free nations, doubles
their forces and their sacrifices after a
reverse. Free people only have the privilege of
being able to suffer more than one check without
being depressed, and to supply material loss by
moral force. Absolute Governments do not possess
this advantage, and these are condemned to always
conquer."

The decree in the Moniteur of Thursday, raising
to 2,500 f. the sum fixed by the Government to be
paid by conscripts who desire to be relieved from
serving in the army, has given rise to various
erroneous reports. The reason the Government has
adopted this measure is that it wishes to encourage
old soldiers to renew their engagement when their
period of service has expired. For this purpose the
Minister of War has raised the bounty to be given
to an old soldier on his re-engagement to 2,200 f.,
and an addition of 10c., or ld. a day, to his pay. It
is to create a fund for that purpose that the French
Government has raised the sum to be paid by con-
scripts for exemption from the service to 2,500 f.
BOURSE, April 13.—The market has been rather
inanimate, at prices nearly the same as yesterday.
Threes opened at 67f 45c., and are now at 67f 50e.
'Very little doing in Railway Shares.
The following were the last quotations :-
41 per per Cents ... 95 —; Credit Foncier 925
Do. end month.... 95 251 Belgian 4f
3 per Cents .. 67 551 Piedmontese Fives. 73 25
Do. end month.... 67 501 Roman
Bank Shares 2890 Austrian
Credit Mobilier.... 645 Spanish Threes 4Bi
Do. Account 647 50 Home Debt
London, England, 1861-04-15

THE PRESENT DISTRESS IN TRADE
fully explained in J. GROSSAIITH'S
" GOVERNMENT UPON FIRST PRINCIPLES."
The cause is there predicated of the monetary difficulties ex
perienced in 18f,o. The Crisis is at hand. Anxiety in bus
ness has now become the frrim torture. Purity of motive,
intelligently exercised, must animate all Governments, or all
is lost, All denominations of Constitutions arc carefully
examined in J. Grossmith's "Government upon First Prin-
ciples."
London, England, 1861-04-15

THE VOLUNTEERS.

-----
The 3d City of London Light Infantry mustered
in Broad-street, on Saturday afternoon, to the
number of nearly 400, and marched through Ch
Peap-
, side, the Strand, Pall•mall, St. James's-street, ic-
cadilly, and thence home. Major Alfred B. Richards
was in command, the other officers being Captains
Osgood, C. Pollard (Adjutant), and Brett; Lieu.
tenants Palmer and Irish; Ensigns Bannister and
Cawston.

The members of the 2d or South Middlesex corps
paraded at the head-quarters, Beaufort-house,
Walham-green, on Saturday afternoon. The fol-
lowing address has been issued by Lord Ranelagh
to the members in respect of their conduct at the
sham fight at Brighton :—'The Lieutenant-Colonel
commanding• begs to offer his sincere thanks to
those officer 4 non-commissioned officers, and men
of the regirr tent who were under arms at Brighton
on Easter bfonday, and who so energetically secon-
ded his endeavours to concentrate a large force in
that locality. For one regiment to muster at a dis-
tance of '5O miles from its head-quarters to the
number of 700 men shows that a soldierly
spirit of eysterprise is not wanting in the
Volunteer !Zorce. As for the performance in
a military point of view of the regiment on
that day thy ; Lieutenant-Colonel has heard but one
opinion—tt .at of unqualifiedpraise. The Lieutenan-
t el is' )roud of the command of such a regiment,
and kis t teat pleasure arises from his connexion
with mei t -who have proved on all occasions their
(leterrnir ation to place it in an honourable position
yabnilleene°n oliget he Volunteers of Great Britain. It must
by all that the London force of 20,000
g kt to possess an organisation of its own.
The Bri. htou field-day has proved indisputably
London, England, 1861-04-15

THE EDINBURGH REVIEW, No. CCXXX.
Was published on SATURDAY LAST.

CONTENTS.
I. Dixon's Personal history of Lord Bacon.
11. The Republic of Andorre.
111. Political Diaries—L 3rd Auckland and Lord Cdlchester.
IV. Eton College.

V. Remains ol7Alexis de Tocqueville.
VI. Essays and Reviews.
VII. Autobiography and Letters of Mrs. Plozzl,
VIII. Fables of Babrius.
IX. Forbes' Iceland.

X. Election of President Lincoln and its Consequences.
London: Long-man and Co. Edinburgh :A. and C. Black.
London, England, 1861-04-15

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS,
Alvh Holborn.—This popular and ma9,•nificentiv ap-
pointed Ball RoOm, decidedly the most fashionable and best
aonducted entertainment in the world. The very excellent
mul. under the able direction of Mr. ?acker. is constantly
jitr,oducing the choicest and latest music of the day—a qua-
, and polka from Balfe's new opera, Bianca % Collem
I,,,"llWaltz,G aribaldi's Triumphal Gnlop, &c., among others,
nichtly receive the plaudits of the company. The wines
rooms
are of the very choicest .quality. The refreshment
ernls are elegant in the extreme, and replete with every
anon. Admission throughout, ls.
•
London, England, 1861-04-15

Kent and Co., late Piper and Co., Paternoster-row.

Just published, price 25., free by post, 2s. 4d.,
ON SPERMATORRHMA.
By F. B. COURTENAY, M.R.C.S.E.,
And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan, Infirmary for the
London, England, 1861-04-15

2111 S DAY'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, April 15.—Wind this day at noon, Noah-
Easterly ; moderato breeze and cloudy ; weather continues
dull.

FALMOUTH, April 14.—Wind E.—Arrived—Rachel,
7rom Bombay.

Qur.r:tc-s•row-N, April l3.—Arrivcd—Lafayotta, from
Callao: Ida, from New Orleans. Sailed—Fortuna, for
New Orleans.

PILL, April 13.—Wind N.E.—Sailed—William Jack-
son, for Melbourne; Lord Petro, for Montreal; Surprise,
for Santander.

DEAL, April 14.—Wind N.E.—Arrived—Merchant,
from Shields for New York ; Palmerston, from Shields for
Singap ure.
SALCOMBE, April D.—Arrived—Windsor Castle, from
Bombay.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Monday Morning.
Arrived, April 14—Sydney Jones, from Bremen; Maria,
from Poole ; Hero, from Ibrail ; Queen of the West, from
Cardiff.
Sailed—Carl, fcr Porto Itico ; Atalanta, steamer, for
Jersey; Pirate, for Portsmouth.
London, England, 1861-04-15

A TURICISII BATH IN NUBIA.

When I had taken possession of the house as-
signed to me, feeling irritable and feverish after
the fatigue of the journey, I suggested to Ibrahim
Effendi that a Turkish bath would be a great
luxury. He said that he would order one ; and
leaving the room, he presently returned, telling me
he had given instructions for a bath to be brought
to me in the evening. A Turkish bath to be brought
to me ! What did he mean ? Oh !it was not the
kind of bath in use in Egypt, but of a portable de-
scrition, which would answer my purpose just
as well, and which I must be content with,
as there were no public baths as in Egypt
in the town. The aesha, or supper, having
been served at about seven p.m. a couple
of hours later, feeling weary, and inclin-
ing to retire for the night; our old landlady
entering, announced that the bath had arrived ; on
which Ibrahim Effendi, who had kept me company,
retired to his apartments on the opposite side of the
way. The old woman, who had disappeared, now
returned in company with a young woman, attired
in a " ferde," or largo scarf of white muslin, relieved
with red fancy borderings, and as black in the
face as night, furnishing sufficient proofs of her
negro descent; this damsel held in one hand a
small wooden bowl, and in the other a teacup. The
old lady, wishing me a good night, replied to my
question as to where the bath was, by pointing
to the objects in the girl's hands,
,saying, " These,
sir, constitute the bath, and this negress will apply
them." Curious to learn how I was to bathe in so
small a vessel as either of those produced, on
examining them, and questioning the sable maid, I
found that the wooden bowl contained dough, and
the cup a small quantity of sweet oil, scented with
aromatic roots ; the former of these, well rubbed on
the bare skin, cleansed it; after which the per-
fumed oil was applied, the whole operation being
called the " dilka," After a little consideration,
although not much liking the idea of being
smeared with oil, I submitted to the operation,
and found its effects much less unpleasant
than I anticipated. The following morning I
awoke quite revived ; the feverishness had entirely
subsided; and with a calm pulse I felt a universal
cool and refreshing sensation through my limbs and
body.—Fetheriek.
London, England, 1861-04-15

21118 DAY'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, April 15.—Wind this day at noon, North-
Easterly; moderate breeze and cloudy; weather continues
dull.

A 3sril 7 s —wind E.—Arrived—Rachel,
from Bombay.

QUEENSTOWN, April 13.—Arrived—Lafayette, from
Callao: Ida, from New Orleans. Sailed—Fortuna, for
New Orleans.

PILL, April 13.—Wind N.E.—Sailed—William Jack-
son, for Melbourne ; Lord Petre, for Montreal ; Surprise,
for Santander.

DEAL April 14.—Wind N.E.—Arrived—Merchant,
from Shields for New York ; Palmerston, from Shields for
Singapore.
SALCOMBE, April 13.—Arrived—Windsor Castle, from
Bombay.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Monday Morning.
Arrived, April 14—Sydney Jones, from Bremen; Maria,
from Poole ; Hero, from Ibrail ; Queen of the West, from
Cardiff.
Sailed—Carl, fcr Porto Rico ; Atalanta, steamer, for
Jersey; Pirate, for Portsmouth.
London, England, 1861-04-15

he offered their grounds for the approaching cere-
mony of the presentation of a set of colours by the
Lady Mayoress to the London Rifle Brigade.
Lord ELMO returned thanks on behalf of the
House of Commons, whose duty, he said, it would
shortly be to afford some assistance in putting the
force on a more permanent footing.
The "Health of the Lord Mayor" followed, and,
with the remaining toasts, was drunk with much
cordiality.
London, England, 1861-04-15

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL .LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
is allowed by upwards of 200 Medical Gentlemen to
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HERNIA. The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its
effects, is here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the
body, while the requisite resisting power is supplied by the
Toc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease
and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn
during sleep. A descriptive circular mny he had; and the
truss, which cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the cir-
cumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being
sent to the manufacturer,

Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage, ls.
Donblo Truss, 31s. lid., 425., and 525. 6d. I'ostao'e, is Bd.
An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6€l. Postage, ls. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John. White,!Post-
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ELASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE-CAPS, &c., for
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Price 3s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s., and 16s. each. Postage 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228; Piccadilly.
London, England, 1861-04-15

Now ready, in One Volume, Bvo., with a Map and 8 [llustra-
tons in Chromoxylography, price 14s. cloth,.
TEN WEEKS IN JAPAN. By GEORGE
SMITH, D.D., Bishop of Victoria (Hong Kong).
London : Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts.
London, England, 1861-04-15

DR. CURTIS' MEDICAL WORK, MANHOOD :
4 MEDICAL ESSAY ON SPERMATORRIHE
NERVOUS AND GENERATIVE DEBILITY, &o.
lust Published, the 150th thousand, with numerous plates.
in a sealed envelope, price Is., Sold by all Booksellers, and
sent poet paid, by the Author, forl 2 stamps,
ANHOOD : the CAUSE and CURE of PRE-
MATURE DECLINE IN MAN, with Plain Directions
for Perfect Restoration to Health and Vigour. By Dr. J. L.
clinTis, 15, Albermarle-street, Piccadilly, London.
CONTENTS :
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER on the Physiological
structure and Ftmctions of the Reproductive Organs.
CHAPTER ll—Causes of Spermatorrhcea and Impotence;
F.arlv Vicious Indulgences Dangers of Neglect.
CHAPTER lII.—A Review of the various Disqualifications
of marriage ; whether resulting from Youthful Abuse, the
Follies of Matinity, the Effects of Climate, or Infection.
CHAPTERS IV. and V. on the modern Treatment of
Gonorrhoea and Syphilis.
The Book concludes with numerous varied and interesting
:awe, to which is added the Author's recipe of a preventive
Lotion.
REVIEWS OP THE WORK.
"Curtis on Manhood.—This is a truly valuable work, and
4hould be in the hands of young and Sunday Times,"
3d March, 1856.
"The author has conferred a great boon by polishing this
little work, in which is described the source of those diseases
which produce decline in youth or more frequently premature
old age."—"Daily Telegraph, March 27, Usk
" This work, which for twenty years has stood the test of
professional criticism and empirical hostility, treats in aplain
and sympathising' manner on the various disqualifications
and impedimenta arising from nervous excitement and de •
bility ; and to invalids suffering from youthful errors and
excesses it will be found valuable and useful."—Record.
London : Published by J. Allen, 20, Warwick Lane, Pater-
noster-row; Mann. 39, CornhilL
ICIOUVI 01 Consultation-10 to 3 and fi to 8 ; suudayo, 10 till 2.
London, England, 1861-04-15

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.).

GRAVESEND, Monday Morning.
Arrived, April 15—Nancy Dawson, from St. Michael's ;
Esk, from Guernsey.
Sailed—Sea Breeze, for Mauritius: _ _ _

DEAL, Monday Morning.
Passed, April 15—Queensbury, ship, in tow, from China
for London; Vanburg, for New York; Kelso, for Hong
Kong—both from London.

THE WEATHER.
London, England, 1861-04-15

Cure-of Strictures of the Urethra.

" The aim of the author is to present a common-sense view
of the Causes, Nature, Consequences, and Treatment of this
Disease, as also to free these questions from the Professional
Fallacies, the Popular Delusions, and the exaggerations of
Quackery by which they have hitherto been surrounded, to the
destruction of the health and happiness of thousands. These
objects arc discussed in a common-sense and highly practical
manner."—Medical Circular.

London : 11. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street.
London, England, 1861-04-15

METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

This Day,
between 8 and B. E. 3T. D. F. C. I. S.
9 a.m.
Nairn 30.42 42 41 E.S.E. 3 9 m. 3
Aberdeen
Leith. 30.44 43 41 E. 3 9 o. 2
Berwick 30'42 46 43 S.S.E. 2 9 r: 1
Ardrossan 30.41 45 44 E.S.E. 2 4 f. 2
Portriish
Shields
Galway 3O 38 49 48 E. 4 9 f. 2
Searborou,gh 30'41 45 44 E.N.E. 3 8 m. 4
Liverpool
Yarmouth—
London 3O 33 44 , 46 N.E. 2 9 o.
Dover 30.27 48 43 N.E., 7 7 o. 5
Portsmouth 30'29 51 47 E. 3 9 o. 1
Portland
Plymouth 30'33 46 44 E. 3 70. 2
Penzance
_
V VDT Pi TY k Tiny —E. Barometer, corrected and reduced

EXPLANATION.—B. Barometer, corrected and reduced
to 32 deg at mean sea level ; each 10 feet of vertical rise
causing about 1-100th of an inch diminution, and each 10
deg above 32 deg causing nearly 3-100ths increase. E.
Exposed thermometer in shade. M. Moistened bulb (for
evaporation and dew-point). D. Direction of wind (true—
not magnetic). F. Force (1 to 12—estimated). C. Cloud
(1 to 9). I. Initials :—b,, blue sky; c., clouds (detached) ;
f., fog. ' • h,, hail ; 1., lightning ; m., misty (hazy) ; 0.,
overcast (dull) ; r., rain; s., snow • t., thunder. A letter
repeated augments—thus, r.r., much rain. S. Sea disturb-
ance (1 to 9).

Lord and Lady Chesham arrived in Grosvenor.
square on Saturday, from Latimers, for the season.

THE YELVERTON MARRIAGE CASE.—This cele-
brated case will be agsin brought before the Court of Com-
mon Pleas, Dublin, during tho ensuing term, which com-
mences to-day. It will on the present occasion be discussed
before the full court upon except ions taken by tl-ie defend-
ant's (the Hon. Major Yelverton's) counsel to the charge
of Chief' Justice Monahan in laying down the law to the
jury. The exceptions have reference both to the Irish and
Scotch marriage, and allege that the learned judge should
have told the jury that there should be undoubted evidence
that the defendant was a Protestant to render the Irish mar-
riage void, and then to prove the Scotch marriage he should
have told them that there should either be evidence in
writing by the parties themselves to prove it or other clear
evidence wholly independent of the parties. Whatever de-
cision the court may arrive at, the case will no doubt go to
the Court of Error and House of Lords.--Saunders News.
In a letter from Naples of the sth we read :
"DT. Meuricoffre, consular agent of the Swiss Con-
federation in this city, has just been nominated
Consul-General. The late King Ferdinand would
never consent to give that title to any but the re-
presentative of Maritime Powers. This nomina-
tion, combined with those of MM. Hirzel and
Gouzebach as :Helvetic Consuls at Palerino and
Messina, confirms the recognition of the kingdom
of Italy by Switzerland. It, moreover, leads to
the supposition that the other European Powers
will probably appoint here Consuls-General to
replace their legations which have been withdrawn.
The Normal Schools of Naples were inaugurated
yesterday in presence of Prince de Carignan and
M. Nigra. Two speeches were delivered; one by
M. Ambriani, and the other by Professor Scavia,
the former containing the promise that much §hould
be done for popular education.
London, England, 1861-04-15

CONTRACT FOR HAMMOCKS.

Department of the Storekeeper General of the Navy,
Somerset Place, 13th April, 1881.
THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING the
-1- OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED
KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, DO
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That on TUESDAY, the 30th
instant, at Two o'Clock. they will be ready to treat with such
Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying and de-
livering; into Store at her Majesty's Dockyard at Deptford,

20,525 BLEACHED SACKING HAMMOCKS.
A Pattern Hammock and a Form of the Tender may be seen
at the said Office. No Tender will be received after Two
o'clock on the day of treaty, nor will any be noticed unless
the party attends, or an agent for him dilly authorised in
Writing.

Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and hear in the left-hand corner the words " Ten-
der for Hammocks ;" and must also be delivered at Somerset-
place, accompanied by a letter signed by two responsible per-
sons, engaging to become bound with the Person tendering,
in the sum of £1,200 for the due performance of the Contract.

THE PRESENT DISTRESS IN TRADE
fully explained in J. GROSSMITH'S
'" GOVERNMENT UPON FIRST PRINCIPLES."
The cause is there predicated of the monetary difficulties e:c-
perienced in 1860. The Crisis is at hand. Anxiety in bus!
ness has now become the grim torture. Purity of motive
intelligently exercised, must animate all Governments, or all
is lost, All denominations of Constitutions are carefull3l
examined in J. Groasmith's "Government upon First Prin-
ciples."
Kent and Co., late Piper and Co., Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1861-04-15

PUBLICATIONS.

Now ready, with Illustrations, 145., bound,
TEN YEARS' WANDERINGS AMONG THE
-1- ETHIOPIANS ; with Sketches of the Manners and
Customs of the Civilised and Uncivilised Tribes from, SENE-
GAL to GABOON. By T. J. HUTCHINSON, F.R.G.S.,
dze„ Consul for Fernando Po.

Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Mariborough-street.
London, England, 1861-04-15

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London, England, 1861-04-15

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.).

GRAVESEND, Monday Morning.
Arrived, April 15—Nancy Dawson, from St. Michael's ;
Esk, from Guernsey.
Sailed—Sea Breeze, for Mauritius:

DEAL, Monday Morning.

Passed, April 15—Queensbury, ship, in tow, from China
for London; Vanburg, for New York; Kelso, for Hong.
Kong—both from London.

THE WEATHER.
London, England, 1861-04-15

FIRE AND LOSS OF THREE LIVES.

Yesterday a destructive fire happened in a large
double house, the property of Mr. Christopher
Keel, but let out to several families, in what are
termed tenements, situate at No. 2, Falconberg-
court, Crown-street, Soho-square, a densely popu-
lated and narrow thoroughfare.

From the inquiries made on the spot it appears
that a man named John Ashman, who lived in a
backhouse forming a portion of the same premises,
whilst standing in the yard, noticed smoke pouring
through a small square window over the first floor.
Not being exactly convinced whether the premises
were on fire or not, he ran off to George-yard en-
gine-station, and requested the firemen to proceed
to the premises and see whether the house was on
fire or not. Flexmore, one of the firemen of the
brigade, upon going to the spot, found a woman
named Catherine Bryant, with a baby in her arms,
crying for help, the smoke at the same time com-
pletely darkening the court in front of the house.
Flexmore, having borrowed a ladder from a neigh-
bour, placed it in front of the building, and seizing
hold of the female and child, he carried them down
in safety. A man named George Holman broke
open one door and rescued Charles Kell, but un-
fortunately, during the excitement 'which pre-
vailed, it was forgotten that thiee children, who
had been locked in a room on the second floor, had
not been rescued, and consequently, not having been
heard to cry, were left to perish in the burning
house.

As soon as the smoke had somewhat passed
away, the firemen upon entering the 'second floor
discovered three children lying on the floor
crouched together, not at all burnt, but apparently.
insensible. Mr. Staples, the foreman to the bri-
gade, at once sent off for surgical assistance, and
Mr. Bannister, surgeon of Oxford-street, promptly
attended, and upon examining the children he pro-
nounced life in each case extinct, the childrc Allaying
perished not from the effects of burning but from
suffocation.

At the time of the outbreak there were 29 per-
sons in the house, and it seems a miracle that se-
veral others had not been lost. The bodies of the
unfortunate deceased were removed to the dead-
house of St. Ann's parish to await an inquest.
London, England, 1861-04-15

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London, England, 1861-04-15

A 2'URKISII BATH IN NUBIA.

When I had taken possession of the house as-
signed to me, feeling irritable and feverish after
the fatigue of the journey, I suggested to Ibrahim
Effendi that a Turkish bath would be a great
luxury. He said that he would order one; and
leaving the room, he presently returned, telling me
he had given instructions for a bath to be brought
to me in the evening. A Turkish bath to be brought
to me ! What did he mean ? Oh ! it was not the
kind of bath in use in Egypt, but of a portable de-
scrition, which would answer my purpose just
as well, and which I must be content with,
as there were no public baths as in Egypt
in the town. The aesha, or supper, having
been served at about seven p.m. a couple
of hours later, feeling weary, and inclin-
ing to retire for the night; our old landlady
entering, announced that the bath had arrived ; on
which Ibrahim Effendi, who had kept me company,
retired to his apartments on the opposite side of the
way. The old woman, who had disappeared, now
returned in company with a young woman, attired
in a " ferde," or large scarf of white muslin. relieved
with red fancy borderings, and as black in the
face as night, furnishing sufficient proofs of her
negro descent; this damsel held in one hand a
small wooden bowl, and in the other a teacup. The
old lady, wishing me a good night, replied to my
question as to where the bath was, by pointing
to the objects in the girl's hands, saying, " These,
sir, constitute the bath, and this regress will apply
them." Curious to learn how I was to bathe in so
small a vessel as either of those produced, on
examining them, and questioning the sable maid, I
found that the wooden bowl contained dough, and
the cup a small quantity of sweet oil, scented with
aromatic roots ; the former of these, well rubbed on
the bare skin, cleansed it; after which the per-
fumed oil was applied, the whole operation being
called the " dilka.," After a little consideration,
although not much liking the idea of being
smeared with oil, I submitted to the operation,
and folind its effects much less unpleasant
than I anticipated. The following morning I
awoke quite revived ; the feverishness had entirely
subsided; and with a calm pulse I felt a universal
cool and refreshing sensation through my limbs and
body.—Petheriek.
London, England, 1861-04-15

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DEATHS.

BYRNE.—On the Bth inst., at Montagu-street, Portman'
square, Win. Pitt Byrne, Esq., aged 53.
Bnows.---,On the 9th inst., at Blackheath, Lady Brown,
relict of the into Captain Sir Samuel Brown, R.N., of
Vanbrugh Lodge, Blackheath.

COURIENAY.—On the Bth inst., ct Ballyaraond, co. Cork,
John Corn tnay, Esq., aged 63.
HARDY.—On the 11th inst., at Brompton, Charlotte, the
youngest daughter of the Lto Robert Hardy, Esq., for-
merly of the Admiralty.
lIAWKINS.—On the 6th inst., at 33, St. James's-place,
Lieut.-Col. Henry Hawkins, late of the Fusilier Guards,
aged 72.

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BOROUGH HOP.

Fine yearling and old crops continue in request. and
prices have an upward tendency. All other descriptions,
including last year's growth, command a steady sale, at
fully previous quotations. Last week's imports were 13
bales from Ostend, 10:from Antwerp, 40 from Bremen, and
22 bales from Hambro..

Mid and East Kent pockets SOs to 200 s per cwt.
IVealds Bos 200 s ~
Sussex
Yearlings llO3 185 s ~
London, England, 1861-04-15

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The telegraphic communication has been inter-
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of all kinds, roads, &c., has been such that many
millions will not compensate for it.
The Government has despatched Mr. Van der
Wyck, a member of the Supreme Council, to the
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disposal.
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London, England, 1861-04-15

BIRTHS.

INGEEFIELD.—On the 10th inst., at Allerton Hall, nes
Liverpool, the wife of Captain Inglefield, R.N., H.M.S.
Majestic, of a son.
MAXWELL.—On the 6th inst., at Wiesbaden, the wife of
Lieut.-Col. C. F. Maxwell, of a daughter.
WINGFIELD.—On the 10th inst., at Windsor, the lion.
Mrs. Edward Wingfield, of a son.

MARRIAGES.
BATTY—JEIIII.--011 the 11th inst , at All Saints', Fulhatn,
by the Rev. R. G. Baker, vicar, the Rev. Edmund
Batty, e:dest son of William Batty, Esq., of Woodhull'
Lodge, Wandsworth, to Francis Beatrice, the youngest
(laughter of Major-General Sir Joshua. Jobb, K.C.B.
EDEN—SAYCE.--On the ifth inst.. nt Lanfoist Church,
Monmouthshire, Robert Eden, Esq., of Oriel College,
Oxford, to Agnes Abigail, daughter of the late William
Sayce, Esq., of The Knoll, near Abergavenny.
London, England, 1861-04-15

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FIRE AND LOSS OF THREE LIVES.

Yesterday a destructive fire happened in a large
double house, the property of Mr. Christopher
Keel, but lot out to several families, in what are
termed tenements, situate at No. 2, Faleonberg-
court, Crown-street, Soho-square, a densely popu-
lated and narrow thoroughfare.
From the inquiries made on the spot it appears
that a man named John Ashman, who lived in a
backhouse forming a portion of the same premises,
whilst standing in the yard, noticed smoke pouring
through a small square window over the first floor.
Not being exactly convinced whether the premises
were on fire or not, he ran off to George-yard en-
gine-station, and requested the firemen to proceed
to the premises and see whether the house was on
fire or not. Flexmore, one of the firemen of the
brigade, upon going to the spot, found a woman
named Catherine Bryant, with a baby in her arms,
crying for help, the smoke at the same time com-
pletely darkening the court in front of the house.
Flexmore, having borrowed a ladder from a neigh-
bour, placed it in front of the building, and seizing
hold of the female and (_:11:," he carried them down
in safety. A man named George Holman broke
open one door and rescued Charles Kell, but un-
fortunately, during the excitement which pre-
vailed, it was forgotten that three children, who
had been locked in a room on the second floor. had
not been rescued, and consequently, not having been
heard to cry, were left to perish in the burning
house.

As soon as the smoke had somewhat passed
away, the firemen upon entering the second floor
discovered three children lying on the floor
crouched together, not at all burnt, but apparently
insensible. Mr. Staples, the foreman to the bri-
gade, at once sent off for surgical assistance, and
Mr. Bannister, surgeon of Oxford-street, promptly
attended, and upon examining the children he pro-
nounced life in each case extinct, the childrEnhavin g
perished not from the effects of burning but from
suffocation.

At the time of the outbreak there were 29 per-
sons in the house, and it seems a miracle that se-
veral others had not been lost. The bodies of the
unfortunate deceased were removed to the dead-
house of St. Ann's parish to await an inquest.
London, England, 1861-04-15

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COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, APRIL 4.
Exchange, 1081. Stocks lower. Erie, 31• x, ;
New York Central, 781 ; IlliuoiQ, 83.
The cotton market is firm, with middling upland
at 13c.
Breadstuffs slightly lower. Provisions steady.

BATAVIA, MARCH 2.

Great floods have taken place in this island
causing calamities only inferior to those in Holland,
and indeed, in one sense, greater, as there seems to
have been more loss of life.

Hundreds of persons have lost their lives, and
many thousands have been ruined. Earthslips
have also taken place in many places, Which have
destroyed whole tracts of couutry. Several villages
London, England, 1861-04-15

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

Owing to the arrival of very large supplies of meat from
the provinces and from Scotland, the -trade, generally, is
heavy to-day, and prices have a drooping tendency.

Per Sib. by the carcase.
a dsd
Inferior beef .. 2 8 3 0
Middling do. .. 3 2 3 6
Prime large do. 3 8 3 10
Do. small do. .. 3 10 4 0
Large pork .... 4 0 4 8
Inferior mutton. 3 6 3 10

adsd
Middlingmutton 4 0 4 6
Prime do . 4 8 4 10
Veal 4 6 5 2
Small pork . ...4 10 5 2
Lamb

BOROUGH HOP.

Fine yearling and old crops continue in request. and
prices have au upward tendency. All other descriptions,
including last year's growth, command a steady sale, at
fully previous quotations. Last week's imports were 13
bales from Ostend, 10:from Antwerp, 40 from Bremen, and
22 bales from Hambro.

Mid and East Kent pockets 80s to 200 s per cwt.
Wealds
Sussex
Yearlings
London, England, 1861-04-15

THE EDINBURGH REVIEW, No. CCXXX.
Was published on SATURDAY LAST.

CONTENTS.
I. Dixon's Personal History of Lord Bacon.
11. The Republic of Andorre.
111. Political Diaries—Lard Auckland and Lord Colchester.
IV. Eton College.
V. Remains of Alexis de Tocquefille.
VI. Essays and Reviews.
VII. Autobiography and Letters of Mrs. PiozA.
VIII. Fables of Babrius.
IX. Forbes' Iceland.

X. Election of President Lincoln and its Consequences.
London : Longman and Co. Edinburgh : A. and C. Black.