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The Sun.
London, England, 1861-12-27

BANK OF ENGLAND.

An Account, pursuant to
cap. 32, for the week ending
of Dec., 1861:

he Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
on Wednesday, the 25th day

ISSUE DEF
Notes issued ......X.28,588,8451

.A.RTMENT.

Government Debt £11,015,100
Other Securities .. 3,631,900
Gold Coin & Bullion 14,938,815
Silver Bullion ....

£29,558,845

£29,588,845

BANKING D
Proprietors' Capi-
tal £14.553,000
Rest
Public Deposits (in-
cluding Exche-
quer, Savings'
Banks, Commis-
missioners of Na-
tional Debt, and
Dividend Ao-

:PARTMICNT.
Government Seen-

rites (including
Dead WeightAn-

nutty)
Other Securities 16,826,024
Notes
Gold and Silver

Coin 817,08

counts) 7,(91,141
Other Deposits 13,309,612
Seven Day and
other Bills C33,88-1

£38,728,409

£38,728,409

A communication from Pesth, in the Ost
Deutsche Post says :—" Count Forgach has ad-
dressed a circular to the chiefs of the Comitats, of
which the following is the tenour :—‘ Having been
informed that in some countries of the kingdom
individuals have been brought to justice or im-
prisoned for not having paid the local taxes,
arbitrarily collected by the Comitats, I request
you to have the kindness to examine with the
greatest attention the list of the prisoners who have
been condemned in your Comitat, or who are now
the subject of judicial inquiries, and in the event
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Comitat, I beg you to send me the documents con-
nected with the proceedings against them."
The Federal Council of Switzerland has just
made the annual division of officers among its
members : Count Stcempfli, as president for
the year 1862, takes the direction of political
affairs ; M. Fornerod is vice-president, and
head of the War Department ; M. Knusel takes the
Finances; MM. Pioda, Froi-Herosee, and Naeff re-
spectively retain the Departments of the Interior,
the Customs, and Commerce. Lastly, M. Dubs
will direct the Departments of Justice and Police.
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London, England, 1861-12-27

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London, England, 1861-12-27

CITY OF LONDON.

The tragic story of " Alonzo and the Fair but
Faithless Imogene" is the foundation of the open-
ing of the pantomime at this theatre. It has been
adapted by Mr. Nelson Lee's fertile pen with con-
siderable humour, and illustrated by some really
marvellous effects of scenic and mechanical inge-
nuity. The transformation scene is, in itself, a
series of extraordinary scenic transformations of
singular beauty, which elicited repeated plaudits
from a crowded audience, who obliged the manager
to come forward on the stage and acknowledge the
well-deserved compliment paid to his enterprise
and taste.

The scenery was by Mr. W. Beaumont, and the
machinery by Mr. J. Burkett ; and the comic scenes
in the harlequinade were contrived by Mr. Morelli,
who also sustained the part of Pantaloon, Mr. G.
Lupino being the Clown, and Mr. and Mrs. J.
F. Alexander, Harlequin and Columbine.
London, England, 1861-12-27

PUBLICATIONS,.
4.
Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
Dedicated to the Marquess of Lansdowne.
il E CASTLEFORD CASE
11 By FRANCES BROWNE,
Author of "My Share of the World."
" A good novel. The rah ;ratters are ably conceived and
well worked out, and the plat—an uncommon one—is carried
on witri ingenuity and spirit."—John Bull.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1861-12-27

THIS DA I'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, Dec. 27.—Wind this day at noon—North;
moderate breeze, with foggy weather.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 25 —Wind S.E.—Arrived—Her
Majesty's ship Virago, from Plymouth. Sailed—Southern
Cross, for Boston.

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Friday Morning.
No arriTals.
DEAL, Friday Morning.
Passed—Santo Maria, for Galatz• Dolphin, for Pernam-
buco; Langothland, for Nates—all'from London; Annette,
screw steamer, from London, and back, on trial trip.

Another call of 5 per cent has been made upon
the shareholders of the Illinois Central Railway Company,
payable on the 20th of January.
The South-Australian Company have given
notice of a half-yearly dividend at the rate of 7 per cent.
per annum.

PENALTY ON £2,200 for KEEPING A PRIVATE
" STILL."-At a Justice of Peace Court held on Monday,
William Cruickshank, residing in Portob3llo, pleaded
guilty to keeping an unlicensed still for the manufacture of
spirits, in his premises in Portobello. There were eleven
vessels found on the premises, and the accused was ordered
to pay a fine of £2OO each for each vessel, making £2,200 in
all.—Scotsman.

FOG IN THE FIRTH OF FORTH.—On Tuesday
evening the steamer Forth, plying at the Granton and
Burntisland ferry, and carrying the passengers of the
Edinburgh; Perth, and Dundee Railway, struck on the east
breakwater while entering Granton harbour. The fog was
so dense that the red light was not observed in time to back
the v. ssel, and several hours elapsed before she could be got
off. The alarmed passengers were, after some delay, trans-
ferred to another vessel and landed on Granton Pier. The
Forth was to have crossed again to Burntisland with the
passengers of the last North train, but owing to her being
thus stranded they were obliged to return to Edinburgh.
The following is an extract of a letter from
Naples, dated Dec. 22 :—We have had many visitors since
the eruption of Vesuvius. All who visit Torre del Greco
are awed into wonder that there remains a vestige of the
town. The unfortunate people have all found shelter at
their neighbours of Torre dell' Annunziate, who humanely
received them in their poor dwellings, and divided their
pittance as brothers with them. Boats and steamers were
plaeed at the disposition of everyone, gratis, and continue
to this day. Subscriptions from every quarter are being
raised to rebuild the houses in or near the Torre, and until
then the municipal authorities supply food and raiment to
the most needy, and works are being projected for enabling
the strong to live through the winter, or until they can re-
sume whatever profession they followed previously to the
eruption.
THE HOP DIITY.---ROCHESTER COLLECTION.—
The following aro the days fixed for the collection of the in-
stalment [of duty for 1861:—Jan. 2, Lenham ; Jan. 3,
Wrotham ; Jan. 4, Mailing; J an. 6, Tunbridge; Jan. 7,
Sevenoaks ; Jan. 8, Westerham ; JaAs 9, Rochester and
Gravesend i Jan. 10, Maidstone.
London, England, 1861-12-27

DEATHS.

BENNETTS.— 01.1. the 24th inst., at Islington, Mr. James
Bennetts, engineer at the Times office, aged 45.
BAncEs.:-On the 23d inst., at Boultwoods, Stisted, Essex,

John Fuller Baines, gentleman, aged 70.
BENION.—On the 20th inst., at Slines Oaks, near Croydon
Edmund B. Benyon, Esq., J.P., aged 56.
HowELL.—On the 19th inst., Sydney Howell, of 8, Glou-
cester-street, Pimlico, aged 42.
MAYHEW.—On Cnristrnas-day, Thomas Mayhew, Esq,,
Fairfield House, Saxmundham, Suffolk, aged 71.
OXENHAM.—On the 26th inst., at 4, Chester-terrace, Re-
gent's-park, Samuel Oxenham, Esq., aged 76.

LONDON : Printed and Published by hIUItDO YOUNU, of
No. 112, Strand, Printer, at THE Surf Office, No. 112,Stran d,
in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the County of Mfddleeez,
Friday, December 27, 1861.
London, England, 1861-12-27

THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT,

The Rat, Master Longwhisker ; The Cat, Miss Mouser ;
The Dog' By H:mself ; The Cow, Madame Brindle ; The
Priest ("All shaven and shorn"), Mr. Jollyman ; The
Cock (" That crowed in the Morn") Master Cocky-doodle-
doo.

Realisation of the famous Picture in the National Gal-
lery of Little Britain, taken (by permission) for Boys, from
a rare work in the collection of Master Smith, London.
FROGPOOL IN THE MARSHES (Twilight),
Song, " Will o' the Wisp," composed by J. H. Tully, Esq.
How the Squire goes Hunting and loses his way and his
temper, and what follows in consequence—Another curious
instance of canine sagacity—Bull-frogs, Masters Hop,
Skip, Jump, Creak, &c.
SQUASH-HOLLOW SWAMP AND BED OF
BULRUSHES.

How the Squire comes to grief and afterwards to repent-
ance, and how Jack is recognised as the rightful heir —The
reward and harmonious movements of the Fairies on a
Grand Chromatic Scale towards

WILL 0' WISP'S 'TOME BENEATH THE
WATERFALL.
The Transformation.

Harlequins Messrs. CORMACK and ST. MAINE
Columbines
Pantaloons Messrs. G. TANNER and MORLEY.
Clowns
Grotesque
1861-1862

SPRITES by the RIDGWAYS and SUIVELL
FAMILY,

I.—EXTERIOR OF_ Two SHOPS IN " UP-OR-

DOWN" STREET.

Messrs. Huline, St. Maine, Tannsr, and Miss S. Gunniss,
Christmas P, eseuts—every Man (and Boy) to his Post,
even the Post-Man—Clown rides the high horse, which
proves his rock a-head—Two Young Men from the Country,
and Clown gets over them—a Sewing Machine (not a poor
Necdlewoman)—a thorough Blow out—a Man in very re-
duced circumstance—Clown finds the Fruits of stealing
Apples in an elephantine way—a Band of Brothers—the
Police in Great and Small Force—Clown gets into a row
and blows up a policeman—the end of this scene is all
Bustle—N.B. Not Crinoline.
London, England, 1861-12-27

THIS SHIPPING.

LONDON, Dec. 27.—Wind this day at noon—North;
moderate breeze, with foggy weather.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 26 —Wind S.E.—Arrived—Her
Majesty's ship Virago, from Plymouth. Sailed—Southern
Cross, for Boston.

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Friday Morning.
No arrivals.

DEAL, Friday Morning.
Passed—Santo Maria, for Galatz; Dolphin, for Pernam-
buco ; Langothland, for Nates—all from London; Annette,
screw steamer, from London, and back, on trial trip.

Another call of 5 per cent has been made upon
the shareholders of the Illinois Central Railway Company,
payable on the 20th of January.

The South-Australian Company have given
notice of a half-yearly dividend at the rate of 7 per cent.
per annum.

PENALTY ON £2,200 for KEEPING A PRIVATE
" STILL."-At a Justice of Peace Court held on Monday,
William Cruickshank, residing in Portob )110, pleaded
guilty to keeping an unlicensed still for the manufacture of
spirits, in his premises in PortobellO. There were eleven
vessels found on the premises, and the accused was ordered
to pay a fine of £2OO each for each vessel, making £2,200 in
all.—Scotsman.

FOG IN THE FIRTH OF FORTH.—On Tuesday
evening the steamer Forth, plying at the Granton and
Burntisland ferry, and carrying the passengers of the
Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee Railway, struck on the east
breakwater while entering Granton harbour. The fog was
so dense that the red light was not observed in time to back
the vessel, and several hours elapsed before she could be got
off. The alarmed passengers were, after some delay, trans-
ferred to another vessel and landed on Granton Pier. The
Forth was to have crossed again to Burntisland with the
passengers of the last North train, but owing to her being
thus stranded they were obliged to return to Edinburgh.
The following is an extract of a letter from
Naples, dated Dec. 22:—We have had many visitors since
the eruption of Vesuvius. All who visit Torre del Greco
are awed into wonder that there remains a vestige of the
town. The unfortunate people have all found ehelter at
their neighbours of Torre dell' Annunziate, who humanely
received them in their poor dwellings, and divided their
pittance as brothers with them. Boats and steamers were
placed at the disposition of everyone, gratis, and continue
to this day. Subscriptions from every quarter are being
raised to rebuild the houses in or near the Torre, and until
then the municipal authorities supply food and raiment to
the most needy, and works aro being projected for enabling
the strong to live through the winter, or until they can re-
sume whatever profession they followed previously to the
eruption.

HOP DUTY.—ROCHESTER COLLECTION.--
The following are the days fixed for the collection of the in-
stalment rof duty for 1361 :—Jan. 2, Lenham ; Jan. 3,
Wrotham ; Jan. 4, Melling ; Jan. 6, Tunbridge ; Jan. 7,
Sevenoaks ; Jan. 8, Westerham ; Jan. 9, Rochester and
eravesend i Jan. 10, Maidstone.
London, England, 1861-12-27

STRAND.

Last night the performances at this theatre com-
menced with Mr. H.Wigan's comedietta, "Observa-
tion and flirtation," the droll incidents in which
elicited frequent peals of laughter, and put the
audience in a very pleasant humour to witness the
representation of the new fairy burlesque extrava-
ganza, entitled " Puss in the New Pair of Boots."
This is the production of Mr. H. J. Byron. The
frequent encores which the burlesque songs drew
forth, and the unanimous applause which accom-
panied the fall of the curtain, showed how suc-
cessfully both author and performers had hit the
fancy of the audience, and completely confirmed
the words put into the mouth of one of the dramatis
persona at the close of the piece—that this theatre,
though small, is not too little to please. The cha-
racter of Puss in Boots was well dressed and well
played by Miss Charlotte Saunders; Miss Ada
Swanborough looked quite charming as the disin-
herited youth ; and Mr. James Rogers and Mr. J.
Clarke, in the parts of Noodlehead the Ninth and
of a boy-eating Ogre, afforded incessant amuse-
ment. Miss Rosins Wright, assisted by a corps de
ballet, executed with skill and grace the dancing
portion of the extravaganza.
London, England, 1861-12-27

DENMARK.

The Session of the Danish Diet, which was
opened on the sth of October, has just closed. It
terminated its labours on the 21st inst., when a
Royal message was read declaring the 13th ordi-
nary Session of the Rigsdag over. All the mem-
bers cf the two Chambers were asked by the King
on the following Sunday to a gala banquet at his
country scat of Fredensborg situate about five
miles from Copenhagen.

THE SPAWNING SEASON.—For several weeks past
the Tay has been much swollen, in consequence of the
heavy rains which fell in the upland country. Since Sun-
day week, however, the weather has been dry, and in con-
sequence of the keen frost which set in on Thursday, the
river is much smaller, and the water reduced to nearly the
usual limits. Owing to the heavy spate, the s Amon have
run up the smaller streams and have deposited their
spawn. There is little doubt that ;f the weather continues
frosty, much of the spawn will be lea dry, and eventually
be unproductive. On Thursday and Friday numbers of
salmcn passed through Perth-bridge, up the river, and as
the season is not yet altogether what is called late, there
may be a goad spawning season, notwithstanding its unpro-
pitious commencement. As a prcof that the fish have not
come up early during the present close season, it may be
stated that about ten days ago, when fish were attempted
to be caught at the mouth of the Almond for the purpose
of taking their ova for the Stormontfield Ponds, none were
captured, except a splendid salmon of about 301 b. weight, in
fine condition, which was of course returned to the river.
During the present close season the watchers have not seen
for many years past so few attempts at poaching on the
Tay and its tributaries, which is doubtless to be ascribed to
the efficient system of watching under the superintendence
of Mr. R. Rust, who is about to retire, after 33 years of
active service.—Perth Courier.
London, England, 1861-12-27

ST. JAMES'S.

At this theatre, now under the management of
Mr. George Vining, the performance commenced
bifore a ftill 511(1 respectable house, with Ilance's
con►edictta " A Wonderful Woman," exceedingly
i well put mpon the stage. and as well played, among
others, by Mr. fining, Mr. F. NlAtthews, Miss
Isabel A.danis (her that appearance, and a decided
success), and Miss Nelly Moore, who one
and all fully sustained their reputation, the
last of whom bids fair to become a pub-
lic pet. After an interval, which might be
judiciously shortened, the curtain rose upon
the first scene of Mr. William Brough's much anti.
cipated extravaganza, of course the feature of the
night. The beauty of the overture, composed by
Mr. Wallerstein, called forth several hearty plaudits,
and predisposed the audience to think much of the
piece. The story of " Perseus and Andromeda" is
I known to everybody who has seen a Latin Gram-
mar; for is it not written in the books used in
schools ? It affords so good a foundation for an ex-
travaganza that it is only wonderful it has not been
before employed by one or other of the host of
punsters who, at Christmas and Easter times, are in
such high favour with the public. Mr. Brough has
treated it with freedom, and has so overloaded it
with puns that whileno one in five was taken up,
house was kept in one continuous roar. Alas for the
dislocations to which the poor words were sub-
jected—alas for the butchery inflicted upon the
Queen's English. Never were there such verbal
contortions, never before such reckless inroads upon
orthography within the pretty wide limits which
burlesque and extravaganza writers set themselves.
There was searoely a syllable throughout without
its pun, and no two lines in any part escaped scot
free. The acting of every one concerned was be.
yond reproach, and in the cases of the leading cha-
racters absolutely perfection.
London, England, 1861-12-27

SADLER'S WELLS.

The performances at this theatre commenced last
night with the tragedy of " Fazio." A new and
original grand comic fairy extravaganza was then
proceeded with, entitled, " Cherry and Fairstar ;
or, Harlequin and the Singing Apple, the Talking
Bird, and the Dancing Waters." The scenery
throughout is excellent, and reflects credit on Mr.
C. James, who, at the transformation scene, was
loudly applauded and enthusiastically called before
the curtain. The harlequinade is very well sus-
tained by Mr. Duprez as Harlequin, Miss Rosa
Nathan as Columbine, Mr. Chapman as Pantaloon,
and Mr. Charles Laura as Clown. The tricks and
changes are very clever, and touch upon all the
passing topics of the day. The American war is
represented by two bales of cotton, out of which
come the Northern and Southern States, who im-
mediately tear a map of the United States in two,
and commence fighting, until John Bull comes in
and puts a stop to it. The pantomime was un-
doubtedly successful ; and was well supported in all
its parts by the company.
London, England, 1861-12-27

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London, England, 1861-12-27

BOROUGH HOP.

For all kinds of hops the demand is very inactive. The
demand, however, continues firm, at full quotations; indeed,
fine new English samples are held for rather more money.
In some instances foreign:hops continue to arrive, but not
quite so freely as heretofore.
New Mid and East Kents.. 170 s to 231 s per cwt.
New Weald of Kents .. 140 s 185 s „
New Sussex l3ss 165 s „
Belgian
Bavarian

RACING FIXTL
PEER'

RES FOR 1862.

Lincoln
MAR

IARY.

Nottingham S
Derby Spring 6

25
Lerr.

Northampton
Croxton Park 4
Epsom Spring
Pontaland

Liverpool S
Shrewsbury S .. 27
IL.

Nowmarket F S 5
Chester Spring l3
York Spring

Newmarket e 2l
Catterick Bridge
Thirsk 29

Epsom Summer 3
Chelmsford ll
Manchester ll

I
Salisbury .. 22
Bath
Harpenden 3O
r NE.

Odiham
Bibury Club
Newton
Stockbridge . 3
Winchester
Newmarket
Worcester
Liverpool

Ascot
Newcastle
Hampton
'LT.

Abingdon
Pontefract
Hungerford
Nottingham
Southampton .. 22
Stamford
Marlborough
Goodwood .. 29
UST.

Reading
Egham
York
Oxford
Stockton 26
EMIRR,

AUG
Radcliffe
Brighton
Brighton Club
Lewes 8
Wolverhampton

S2PT:
Devon and Exeter 2
Derby ....
Plymouth
Warwick
Doncaster

OCTI
Bedford
Newmarket S 0 l3
NOVI

Richmond
Leicester 24
Monmouth 25
Manchester 26
Newmarket E 0

Worcester
Hereford lO

IBER.
I Gloucester
1 Newmarket H
DIBER.
Liverpool
Shrewsbury
I

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THE IRON TRADE.—Dudley, Dec. 26.—The
usual preliminary meeting of ironmasters was held at the
hotel at noon, There was a good attendance, and it was
resolved to adhere to present prices. A general dulness
prevailed, and the future prospects of the trade were re-
garded Q,3 yery doubtful,
London, England, 1861-12-27

ITALY.

A Naples letter has the following :—" I have had
an opportunity of seeing the papers of Borges, or
or at least copies of his diary, and of the instruc-
tions which he received from General Clary. The
former was in Borges's handwriting, and the other
is signed by General Clary. Both are now in the
archives at Turin, where any who doubt my word
may easily see them. The instructions of General
Clary are in French, and dated from Marseilles on
the sth of July. The following is a true copy of
the opening lines :
" In order to encourage and protect the popula-
tions of the Two Sicilies, betrayed by the Portu-
guese Government, which has oppressed and de-
ceived them; to second the spontaneous efforts of
those generous populations who are anxious for the
return of their legitimate sovereign and father; to
prevent the effasicn of blood by directing the
national movement, and to prevent acts of private
vengeance, which might lead to disastrous conse-
quences, General Borges will proceed into Calabria,
and there proclaim the legitimate authority of King
Francis II."

Very straightfoi ward, truly. You know that Gene-
ral Clary is at Rome with the fallen King, and that
consequently he cannot have signed such a contract
without the authorisation of his lord and master.
It is therefore impossible henceforth to separate the
young Princes from all that has been done and is
still doing in his name. General Clary's instruc-
tions are divided into articles. The first four give
directions as to the point for landing, order the im-
mediate proclamation of King Francis ll.'s restora-
tion, the election of new local authorities from
among the zealots of the altar and the throne, the
recal of old soldiers to their colours, the division of
the soldiers thus recalled into two sections (one
formed of the old chasseurs, the other of all the sol-
diers of different corps); lastly, the formation of
four battalions, each of four companies, and to bear
the names of " King Francis, Maria Sophia, Princ•
Louis, Prince Alfonso.' General Clary would decide
as to the unforms at a future time. I may remark
one important point, which is that Borges was
expressly forbidden to give commission to any of
the old Neapolitan officers—a prohibition repeated
twice, and in the most positive terms. Borges was
entrusted to command foreign officers exclusively
until the King should send him some from Rome.
Article 5 directs the commencement of military
operations as soon as the army should be organised.
The mission of Borges was to reduce the Calabrias,
and there his task would end. The choice of gover-
nors was to be made by the King alone. The tri-
bunals were to be immediately reconstituted with
judges who had not turned to the usurper. Article
6 authorises requisitions of money—first of all from
the public coffers, then from corporations, and lastly
from all persons who had served the usurper.
Article 7 advises a proclamation with a promise of
an amnesty.
London, England, 1861-12-27

ST. JAMES'S.

At this theatre, now under the management of
Mr. George Vining, the performance commenced
before a full and respectable house, with Dance's
comedietta "A Wonderful Woman," exceedingly
well put upon the stage, and as well played, among
others, by Mr. G. Vining, Mr. F. Matthews, Miss
Isabel Adams (her first appearance, and a decided
success), and Miss Nelly Moore, who one
and all fully sustained their reputation, the
last of whom bids fair to become a pub-
lic pet. After an interval, which might be
judiciously shortened, the curtain rose upon
the first scene of Mr. William Brough's much anti.
cipated extravaganza, of course the feature of the
night. The beauty of the overture, composed by
Mr. Wallerstein, called forth several hearty plaudits,
and predisposed the audience to think much of the
piece. The story of " Perseus and Andromeda" is
known to everybody who has seen a Latin Gram-
mar; for is it not written in the books used in
schools ? It affords so good a foundation for an ex-
travaganza that it is only wonderful it has not been
before employed by one or other of the host of
punsters who, at Christmas and Easter times, are in
such high favour with the public. Mr. Brough has
treated it with freedom, and has so overloaded it
with puns that whileno one in five was taken up,
house was kept in one continuous roar. Alas for the
dislocations to which the poor words were sub-
jected—alas for the butchery inflicted upon the
Queen's English. Never were there such verbal
contortions, never before such reckless inroads upon
orthography within the pretty wide limits which
burlesque and extravaganza writers set themselves.
There was scarcely a syllable throughout without
its pun, and no two lines in any part escaped scot
free. The acting of every on© concerned was be-
yond reproach, and in the cases of the leading cha-
racters absolutely perfection.
London, England, 1861-12-27

BIRTHS.

CHANDLER.—On the 24th inst., at Blackheath, Mrs. John
Chandler, of a eon.
GILES.—On the 19th inst., at The Oaks, Wimbledon-park,
the wife of Alfred Gil s, Esq., of a daughter.
OLIVER.—On the 24th inst., at Sydney House, Tunbridge-
wells, the wife of Captain W. B, Oliver, R.N., of a
daughter.
London, England, 1861-12-27

SPAIN AND MEXICO.

La Patrie publishes the following additional
details respecting the movements of the Spanish
squadron against Mexico :—" The first division of
the Spanish squadron before Vera Cruz, consisting
of sailing vessels, left the Havannah on the 27th of
November. The second division, composed of steam
transports, left on the 30th of the same month, and
the fighting squadron left on the 3d of December.
Marshal Serrano, Commander-in-Chief, was on
board the steam frigate Berenguela, which carries
the flag of Rear-Admiral Rubalcava. The troops
for landing form an effective strength of 800 men.
President Juarez, who has long been expecting the
Spaniards, has advanced a body of troops to meet
them, who are entrenched on the road from Mexico,
above Vera Cruz, According to the last dates the
Mexicans were throwing up redoubts. The greatest
excitement prevailed in the capital."
London, England, 1861-12-27

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London, England, 1861-12-27

NO2'TIN GRA M ELECTION.

STATE OF THE POLL.
NINE O'CLOCK.

Clifton ..
Lincoln ..

434
210 -274

TEN O'CLOCK.

Clifton .

Lincoln .. 427-490
HALF-PAST ELEVEN.
Clifton
Lincoln

LAW INTELLIGRNCE.-(7.111S DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Registrar Miller.)
THE DEPOSIT BANK.-IN RE MORRISON.
This was a first meeting under the bankruptcy of Peter
Morrison, late manager of the National Assurance and
Investment Association, otherwise the Bank of Deposit.
Mr. C. E. Lewis and Mr. Linklater appeared in the
case, and a great many proofs were tendered and admitted,
and others ordered to stand over. They were not of public
interest, being principally against the private estate.
A proof by a Mr. Hutson, with respect to the Atlas
newspaper, was put in, but was ordered to stand over.
The choice was ultimately carried by Mr. C. E. Lewis,
and Mr. Collins, butcher, Chingford, was chosen assignee,
and the next meeting appointed for the 17th of January
next.

Mr. Linklater made a long statement, in answer to Mr.
Lewis, on the question of the advantages and disadvan-
tages of the proceedings being carried on in Chancery or
Bankruptcy. Ile also said that the bankrupt was at
present on the Continent.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

BOXING-DAY AND ITS RESULTS.—As usual, the day
after boxing-day, a large number of persons were charged
with being drunk. In all cases where that was the only
charge they were dismissed by Mr. Tyrwhitt. There were
two or three assault oases, but the only one noticeable was
a charge against George Doherty and Ellen Murphy.
Thomson, 63 C, said he saw Doherty pulling a gentle-
man along with the view of getting him to treat him with
drink, and on going up in answer to the call of "Police,"
Doherty struck him a violent blow in the mouth, and
Murphy then seized hire by his hair and kicked him, and
then called to the mob (principally consisting of low Irish)
to throw stones, the consequence of which was that stones
were thrown, and a boy had his head so cut that he was
obliged to be taken to the Middlesex Hospital.
Bonham, 143 C, said it was a regular Irish mob, there
was an attempt to rescue, and three constables were
obliged to come to the assistance of him and his companion.
Doherty said he had " the drop taken."
Mr. Tyrwhitt fined Doherty 205., or 14 days and
Murphy, 10s. or 7 days.

THE OFFICE OF GAOLER,—Henry Barnes, formerly
under gaoler of the Court, has through tho recommendation
of the magistrates of this and other courts, been appointed
to the office of gaoler.
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tional dances, II Caprichio and La Cracovienne.
The Christmas piece proper was "11 Trovatore ; or,
Who Killed the -." The wanting word created
some curiosity naturally to ascertain who was shot,
and it turned out to be "the donkey." Mr. De-
looney (Mr. Robins), an inspector of police, is in
love with Norah, prospective proprietress of
the Red Lion at Melton, and for some
unaccountable reason shoots his mother's don-
key. He has a rival in the person of Dan
Rice, a professor of music--4 e., an itinerant organ
grinder. The inspector uses his influence to put
the musician out of the way by charging him and
his mother with theft. He obtains a conviction,
but in the course of events his trick is found out,
and he is treated to "sensation" in the shape of a
ducking in a horsepond ; and of course in the end
the right parties come together. There is plenty
of fun and good singing in the burlesque, and Mdlle.
Albino, di Rhona again appears with her usual suc-
cess in some excellent dances.

OLYMPIC,
After " Sack of all Trades," Messrs. Robson and
Emden presented to their patrons " an entirely new
Hibernian, and, therefore, very original fairy ex-
travaganza," entitled " King of the.Merrows," writ-
ten by Mr. F. C. Burnam, from an original plot by
Mr. J. Palgrave Simpson. The plot is taken from
the early fabulous history of Ireland, the scene of
the serio-comic tale being laid on the south coast of
that romantic island.
London, England, 1861-12-27

LATEST NEWS.

FRENCH NAVAL APPOINTMENTS.
PARIS, DEC. 27.

The Aloniteur of this morning announces the ap-
pointment of two Vice-Admirals, three Rear-Ad-
mirals, 10 Captains, and 40 Lieutenants of men-of-
war, and 14 Captains of frigates.

LISBON, WEDNESDAY.

A decree, appointing a medical commission to
examine the Royal palaces and report on their
sanitary condition, has been passed in a special
session of the Cortes.

The King is urged by the Municipal Chamber
and the people to leave the palace.
A Council of Ministers is sitting. Prince Joao's
London, England, 1861-12-27

STRAND.

Last night the performances at this theatre com-
menced with Mr. H.Wigan's comedietta, "Observa-
tion and flirtation," the droll incidents in which
elicited frequent peals of laughter, and put the
audience in a very pleasant humour to witness the
representation of the new fairy burlesque extrava-
ganza, entitled "Puss in the New Pair of Boots."
This is the production of Mr. H, J. Byron. The
frequent encores which the burlesque songs drew
forth, and the unanimous applause which accom-
panied the fall of the curtain, showed how suc-
cessfully both author and performers had hit the
fancy of the audience, and completely confirmed
the words put into the mouth of one of the dramatis
persona at the close of the piece—that this theatre,
though small, is not too little to please. The cha-
racter of Puss in Boots was well dressed and well
played by Miss Charlotte Saunders; Miss Ada
Swanborough looked quite charming as the disin-
herited youth; and Mr. James Rogers and Mr. J.
Clarke, in the parts of Noodlehead the Ninth and
of a boy-eating Ogre, afforded incessant amuse-
ment. Miss Rosina Wright, assisted by a corps de
ballet, executed with skill and grace the dancing
portion of the extravaganza.
London, England, 1861-12-27

Kent and Co., Paternoster-row.

Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post tree, ss. 6d.,
(IN THE SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT of
V STRICTURES of the URETHRA ; showing why they
so often appear Incurable, when in reality they might be
removed by the most simple means.
By F. B. COURTENAY,

And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the

Cure of Strictures of the Urethra.

" This work is the production of a surgeon whose special
attention has been directed, through a long professional life,
to the treatment of strictures of the urethra. The cases
which Mr. Courtenay has given supply ample evidence of his
great discriminative power in the diagnosis of the various
kinds of stricture, and of the scientific principles upon which
their management is founded. By his systematic management
an immense mitigation of pain to the unhappy sufferers is
attained, and future mischief prevented. The work we can
most unreservedly and confidently recommend as a valuable
contribution, both to the gcnoral and pron!ssieual reader, and
ought to be found in the private study of all who are subject
to stricture."—Medical Circular.
London, England, 1861-12-27

ASTLEY'S.

Last night our National Equestrian Amphi-
theatre was worthy of its most successful days, in
providing for the public a pantomime bearing the
popular title of " Johnny Gilpin," founded on Cow-
per's well-known and most amusing tale.
The curtain rose, and presented to view the Cave
of Mischief, where the Black Witch of Edmonton
is discovered with her imps. She is acquainted
with the intention of Johnny Gilpin to spend his
wedding-day at Edmonton. She orders ber sprites,
%Vaspero, Dragonfly, &c., to follow and plague his
horse, so as to mar his happiness. This they con-
sent to, and depart. This brings us to the En-
chanted Lake. Here we have Fairyland in all its
splendour. The Fairy Queen meets her assembled
fays and holds a council, at which it is decreed to
foil the hag by the aid of Pantomime. After a grand
ballet they depart to earth, and we find ourselves
in an Apartment in Johnny GLipinfa House. -Here
the story of the poet commences. We have the
whole of the tale most humorously rendered, and
at its termination the Fairy Queen arrives and
sends us to the Land of Pantomime, when a grand
transformation scene is exhibited and the changes
take p;ace, when Mr. Nelson Lee's budget of fun
commences. Mr. George Perks, as Clown; Mr.
Sylvester, as Harlequin ; Miss Emily Gibson, as
Columbine ; and Mr. Clarke, as Pantaloon, acquitted
themselves in first-rate style. The entertainment
has been put upon the stage in the most gorgeous
and magnificent manner, and from first to last was
hailed with the most tumultuous applause.
London, England, 1861-12-27

1865
1872'

Business in the Railway Share Market has been
moderately active, but prices have shown consi-
derable heaviness. Great Western, North Western,
Midland, and North Eastern (Berwick) have de-
clined 55.; Great Northern, Lancashire, and York-
shire, 10s.; Eastern Counties and South Eastern,
155.; and Norfolk, £l.
The Foreign and Colonial lines have continued
heavy. Great Luxemburg brought 9 ; Great
Western of Canada, 9 ; Grand Trunk of Canada
receded to 181; East Indian to 104 ; and Scindes
to 101 t. _ _ _

Joint-stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares re-
main inactive. Union of Australia declined to
38!4- ; Electric Telegraph, 93,1; and Crystal Palace
Stock broUght 32k.

BRITISH FUNDS—ONE O'CLOK.
Bank Stock
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities..
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities
New 3 per Cent. Annuities 9O it i
India Stock
Ditto 6 per Cent.
Ditto Debentures, 4 per Cent., Oct., 1863
Ditto ditto April, 1864 981 8
Ditto 1859
Ditto Bonds Bonds £l,000
;,to under P.l 000
Consols for Account, Jan. 9 9oa i
India Stock for Account —
India Stock for Account, 5 per Cent
March. J 1.1113.
Exchequer Bills, £l,OOO 2d.... 8 Pm
Ditto £5OO ......
Ditto Small

FOREIGN FUNDS—ONE O'CLOCK.
Mexican, 3 per Cent ..................
Ditte Acco nt
Portuguese 3 per Cent., 1853. ...........
Ditto Account ................. 47
Russian 5 per Cent.. 1822, £ St ..........
Ditto Account ......................
Spanish 3 per Cent ..........
Ditto Account .................... 51
Ditto New Deferred .................... 12t,
Spanish Cert. of Coup. not funded ......
Turkish 6 per Cent. ....................
Ditto Account ...................... 77i 7
Ditto New Loan ...................
Ditto Account
able in L0n..... 67
don.
Dividends on the above pay
Dutch 21 per Cent., Exchange 12 Guil. _
itto Certificates, 4 per Cent... ........ 1001
Italian, 5 per Cent., 1861 ................ 64
TWO O'CLOCK.
Consols, Money .................... 903
Ditto Account .................. 001

HOLIROOD PALACE.—On Tuesday, by the direc-
tion of the Lord Chamberlain, there was plaaed over the
principal entrance-door to Holyrood Palace the funeral
achievement or " hatchment " of his late Royal Highness
the Prince Consort, which will remain there, according to
rule, for a year from the date of the funeral. Nothing of
the kind has been formerly placed there, even on the death
f reigning sovereigns, so that the present circumstance is
a significant recognition of Holyrood Palace as one of the
royal residences. A similar achievement was on the same
day fixed over the entrance to Balmoral Cantle.--Scotsman.
London, England, 1861-12-27

ADELPHI.

No Christmas novelty was produced at this house,
the " Octoroon" and the undying " Colleen Bawn"
being considered sufficiently attractive. In conse-
quence of the illness of Mrs. Boucicault, the part of
the heroine was played by Miss Ranoe, an adopted
daughter of the late M. Jullien, .1, member of a well
known theatrical family, who exhibits great pro-
mise.
London, England, 1861-12-27

To this new'Edition of " The Romance of the Forum " is
added the true narrative on which have been founded the
Drama and Romance of "THE COLLEEN BAWN."

Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street,

With Four Charts and Portrait, price 55.,
LORD DUNDONALD'S (LORD COCHRANE
AUTOBIOGAPHY.

"We may safely predict for this work an unbounded
popularity. A narrative of heroic adventure, every line of
which should be perused tyEnglishmen."—Times.
"Ought to be a prize book in every military and naval
school."— London Review.
London, England, 1861-12-27

CORK-DEC. 24.

The following were the quotations this morning d
wheat, 22s Od to 29s 6d ; white, 258 Od to 32s Od; barley 11s
Od to 19s 6d ; oats, 8s Od to 14s Od.

DERBY SMITH]
There was but a small mal
were obtained

FIELD—DEC. 24.
Ltket to-day, and high prices

Beet 6d to 61d Veal
Mutton 7d to 8d Pork
Lamb Od to Od Rough fat, 48 8d per stone.
Hides, 3d to 44d; calf skins, 5d to Gd.

FOREIGN MAIL PACKET LIST.

MAILS DUE.

Australia and Mauritius, via Southampton .. Jan. 18.
via Marseilles ... ...... J an. 12.
Brazil and Cape Verds, by British packet. Jan. 4.
Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and St. Helena. Jan. 1.
China, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton. Jan. 2.

via Marseilles ...Dec. 27.
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar, via Southampton
India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton Jan. 2.

_
_
--.- . via Marseilles.... Dec. 27.
India (Bombay), via Southampton
via Marseilles Jan. 4.
Lisbon
_ .

Malta, Egypt, and Aden,.via Southampton Deo. 26.
via Marseilles Dec. 27.
Newfoundland ..Dec. 25.
Oporto and Vigo . Dec. 21.
U. S. and British N. Amarica, Ly Brit. packet.... Dec. 25.
by U.S. packet....

by Canadian packet. Dec. 25.
W.C. of Africa. Madeira, and Teneriffe .. .. Jan. 10.
Bahamas, via New York Jan. 16.
Mexico .... ....Dec. 30.
All parts of West Indies, including Chili, Peru, I Dec. 30.
California,and British Columbia.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. Yesterday afternoon,
shortly after 2 o'clock, a fire involving the loss of consi-
derable property broke out on the premises in the occupa-
tion of Mr. Pattenden, boot and shoe manufacturer, Brid-
port-place, Boston. Although several powerful engines
were promptly in attendance, the efforts of the firemen were
unavailing to do more than confine the fire to the premises
in which it originated, and in an incredibly short space of
time the whole of the stock in trade, household furniture,
&c., were consumed, the building being, in fact, completely
gutted. At the time of the occurrence Mr. Pattenden and
the whole of his family were from home. The origin of
the fire has not at present been ascertained.
London, England, 1861-12-27

THE VILLAGE GREEN AND ROADSIDE ALE

HOUSE.

Old Grype (the Steward), Mr. Glindon ; Old Scratche
(his Clerk), Mr. Tanner ; Tenantry, Messrs. Cringe,
Scrape, Shuffle, Cut, Packoff, Moonraker, and Runaway;
Tailor, Mr. Snipshears ; Bootmaker, Mr. Tightfit ; Mum-
mies, Messrs. Grinner, Joker, Magger, Cracksides,
O'Reilly, M'Phun, &c. ; St. George, Mr. E. Roe ; the
Dragon, Mr. Scalyfellow ; Valentine, Mr. Febbyerry ;
Orson, Mr. Wildman; Still-Walker, Mr. Longlegs; Bear-
Warden, Mr. Smuggins ; the Bear, Mr. Huggins ; Land-
lord, Mr. Trebles ; Morris-Dancers, Messrs. Trip, Tap,
Flip, Flap, &c., &c. ; Jack Padding, Mr. Merryman.
How the Squire celebrates his birthday, and the Village
Revel that follows—Coming of Age in the Olden Time—
How the Tenantry treated in one way and how Jack is
treated in another—the Dog's instinct and Mother Hub-
bard's reason.

THE " CAGE" ON THE COMMON (Sunset).
Grand Scena Comique and Pas de Btoomstick, by
Mother Hubbard.

The Dreamer and the Worker—The Vision of Pleasure
and the Division of Labour—Figures of Fun (from the
Fancy-store of Dykwynkyn) Messrs. Mason, Drainpipes,
Carpenter, Hodman, Old Brick, and Young Shaver, Lilli-
putian Labourers, Pigmy Plasterers, Tiny Tilers, Minia-
ture Masons, Baby Bricklayers, Short Sawyers, Dwarf
Drain Makers, and Child Carpenters by a Host of Juvenile
Auxiliaries.
London, England, 1861-12-27

DENMARK.

The Session of the Danish Diet, which was
opened on the sth of October, has just closed. It
terminated its labours on the 21st inst., when a
Royal message was read declaring the 13th ordi-
nary Session of the Rigsdag over. All the mem-
bers of the two Chambers were asked by the King
on the following Sunday to a gala banquet at his
country Rat of Fredensborg situate about five
miles from Copenhagen.

TILE SPAWNING SEASON.—For several weeks past
the Tay has been much swollen, in consequence of the
heavy rains which fell in the upland country. Since Sun-
day week, however, the weather has been dry, and in con-
sequence of the keen frost which set in on Thursday, the
river is much smaller, and the water reduced to nearly the
usual limits. Owing to the heavy spate, the salmon have
run up the smaller streams and have deposited their
spawn. There is little doubt that if the weather continues
frosty, much of the spawn will be left dry, and eventually
be unproductive. On Thursday and Friday number• of
salmcn passed through Perth-bridge, up the river, and as
the season is not yet altogether what is called late, there
may be a go:)d spawning season, notwithstanding its unpro-
pitious commencement. As a proof that the fish have not
come up early during the present close season, it may be
stated that about ten days ago, when fish were attempted
to be caught at the mouth of the Almond for the purpose
of taking their ova for the Stormontfield Ponds, none were
captured, except a splendid salmon of about 30Ib. weight, in
fine condition, which was of course returned to the river.
During the present close season the watchers have not seen
for many years past so few attempts at poaching on the
Tay and its tributaries, which is doubtless to be ascribed to
the efficient system of watching under the superintendence
of Mr. R. Rust, who is about to retire, after 33 years of
active service,—Perth Courier,