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The Sun.
London, England, 1861-03-19

ANEW BLACK SILK. "Noire Imperiale."
Such is the name given by the Lyons manufacturers to
a new shade of Black Silk. By the side of other black glace
it will be found brighter, and, ,wing to it being made of more
valuable raw silk it will wear much better than the old black,
and never change colour. The price is very little higher than
the commoner black glace.
Messrs. JAY have imported, and will continue to import,
the "Noire imperiale " Glace during the Season, and they
will be happy to forward patterns for comparison with the
Old-fashioned glace to any part of the country.
_ .

JAY'S,
THE LONDON GENERAL MOURNING WAREHOUSE

247, 249, 2M, Regent-street.
London, England, 1861-03-19

lONIAN ISLANDS.

Mr. MAGUIRE begged to give notice that on Thursday
he would ask the First Lord of the Treasury if the state-
ment which had appeared in the French newspapers, re-
lative to the interference of the English Government in the
affairs of the lonian Islands, were considered to be the great
source of the difficulties in which these islands were placed ;
whether the cause assigned for the adjournment for six
months of the legislature of those islands was correct, and
other information on the same subject.

NAVAL PENSIONERS.

Colonel LINDSAY asked the Secretary to the Admiralty,

if it was true that three pensioners, referred to in a lettTor
to the Times of the 11th inst., have had the pensions awarded
them for loss of limbs reduced from one shilling to nine-
pence a-day; and, if so, upon what grounds a sailor is
treated upon a different system from a soldier as to pension
for wounds.
Lord C. PAGET said the pensioners in question were
awarded ls. a day. The regulations of the service were that
an able seaman, having been wounded severely, should
have a pension of 2s. 6d. a day.; but if ho were able to
make natural exertions for his support a pension would be
allowed of 6d. a day. However, these men could claim
admission to Greenwich Hospital, and under the new regu-
lations they would also receive 3s. a week.
London, England, 1861-03-19

DEATHS.

AUSTEN.—On. the 16th inst., at Couselywood House,Wad-
hurst, Sussex, Mr. T. Austen, aged 72.
MARLow.—On the 15th inst., at Thornton•heath, Croy-
don, John Barlow, Esq., of Southwark, aged 72.
DALTON.—On the 15th inst., at her seat, Thurnhara Hall,
Lancaster, Miss Elizabeth Dalton, aged 82.
HILTON. —On the 15th inst., at Sarre Court, Kent, the
Rev. John Hilton, aged 68.
KING.—On the 15th inst., at 13, Elmbank-place, Glasgow,
John King, Esq., merchant.
PROCTOR.—On the 14th inst., at Langley-park, Norfolk,
Admiral Sir William Beauchamp Proctor, Bart., in his
80th year.

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London, England, 1861-03-19

VENETIA.

Demonstrations have taken place in various towns
of Venetia on the anniversary of the birthday of
Victor Emmanuel.

On the morning of that day (14th inst.) all the
shops at Venice remained closed till 10 o'clock,
when the police compelled them to be opened. In
the evening the inhabitants in the various towns,
and especially at Verona, made it a holyday and
paraded the streets. Bengal lights, of the Italian
colours, were lighted on some of the eminences, and
crackers fired. Some persons have been arrested.
At Padua the military were called out, but no colli-
sion took place.
London, England, 1861-03-19

AUDITORS.

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Thomas Tallemach, Esq., Secretary.—Samuel Brown, Esq.,
Actuary.

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Bonuses of £1,058,000.

After the Division of Profits at Christmas, 1859, the Life
Assurances in force, with existing Bonuses thereon,
amounted to upwards of £4,730,000, the Income from the Life
Branch £207,000 per annum, and the Life Assurance Fund
exceeded £1,618,000.

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THE MAILS.

MAILS DUE,
Australia, Ceylon, and Mauritius (via South-
ampton) .. .• • • .. .. Mar. 21.
Do. (via Marseilles) April 12.
Brazil and Cape Verds .. April 4.
Buenos Ayres, Monte Video, &o.

Cuba and -Meiico .. .. April 1.
Canada, &c. (via L'derry) .. March 20.
Cape of Good Hope, eze. .. April 1.
China, Penang, and Singapore (via S'ampton) Mar. 21.
Do (via Marseilles) Mar. 29.
Gibraltar (via Southampton) .. • • .. Mar. 21.
India (Calcutta), Ceylon, &c. (via Southampton) Mar. 21.
Do. (via Marseilles) Mar. 29.
India (Bombay), (via Southampton) .. .. Mar. 28.
Do. (via Marseilles) .. .. Mar. 22.
Lisbon .. .. • • • • • • .. Mar. 21.
Malta, Egypt, and Aden (via Southampton) .. Mar. 21.
Do. (via Marseilles) .. Mar. 22.
Vigo, and Oporto .. . • • . .. Mar. 21.
United States, California, &c... Mar. 20.
Western Coast of Africa, Madeira, Teneriffe .. April 10.
West Indies and Pacific, Carthagenal Cuba) &vs APrit 1.
London, England, 1861-03-19

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-Ori-

IHE PRESENT DISTRESS IN TRADE
fully explained in J. GROSSMITIPS

" GOVERNMENT UPON FIRST PRINCIPLES."
The cause is there predicated of the monetary difficulties ex
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 carefully
examined in J. Grossmith's "Government upon First Prin-
ciples."
- • •
London, England, 1861-03-19

CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER on the Physiological
Structure and Functions of the Reproductive Organs.
CHAPTER H.—Causes of Spersnatorrhcea and Impotence;
Early Vicious Indulgences; Dangers of Neglect.
CHAPTER lII.—A Review of the various Disqualifications
of Marriage ; whether resulting from Youthful Abuse, the
Follies of Maturity, 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
:aces, to which is added the Author's recipe of a preventive
Lotion.

REVIEWS 01" THE WORK.
"Curtis on Manhood.—Thus is a truly valuable work, and
should be in the hands of young and old."—" Sunday Times,"
23d March, 1856.
"The author has conferred a great boon by publishing 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, 1856.
" 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 disqualificationti
and
impediments arising from nervous excitement and de-
bility ; and to invalids suffering from youthful errors and
excesses it will be found valuable and useful."—Record.
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THE PRESENT DISTRESS IN TRADE
fully explained in J. GROSSMITH'S
" GOVERNMENT UPON FIRST PRINCIPLES."
The cause is there predicated of the monetary difficulties ex
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 carefully
examined in J. Grossmith's Government upon First Prin-
.
cipies;
London, England, 1861-03-19

DR. CURTIS' MEDICAL WORK, MANITOOD:
MEDICAL ESSAY ON SPE RMATORRWE A ,
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CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER on the Physiological
Structure and Functions of the Reproductive Organs.
CHAPTER IL—Causes of Spermatorrhcea and Impotence;
Early Vicious Indulgences; Dangers of Neglect.
CHAPTER II L—A Review of the various Disqualifications
A marriaze ; whether resulting from Youthful Abuse, the
Follies of Maturity, 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
ages, to which is added the Author's recipe of a preventive
Lotion.

REVIEWS ON THE WORK.
"Curtis on Manhood.—This is a truly valuable work, and
should be in the hands of young and old."—" Sunday Times,"
23d (arch, 1856.
"The author has conferred a great boon by publishing 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, 1856.
4. This work, which for twenty years has stood the test of
professional criticism and empiri.2al hostility, treats in aplain
and sympathising manner ou the various disqualifications
and impediments arising from nervous excitement and de •
bility ; and to invalids suffering from youthful errors and
excesses it will be found valuable and useful."—Record.
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London, England, 1861-03-19

THE ARMY.

Capt. Freeth, R.A., Inspector of Artillery, assisted
by a mechanical staff from Woolwich, has commenced
a searching examination into the condition of the
guns mounted on the works of Portsmouth and
Portsea, and the various outlying forts and bat-
teries. As upwards of 700 guns are actually ,
mounted, the duty will occupy some time. The
Osborne, paddle-yacht, Master Commander G. It.
Bower, got up steam to test machinery yesterday in
the steam basin at Portsmouth, on the completion
of repairs. Everything worked satisfactorily.
No. 5 Battery, Bth Brigade Royal Artillery, con-
sisting of 104 horses and six Armstrong guns,
waggons, &c., marched from Exeter Barracks on
Saturday morning for Limerick. The officers
accompanying it are Major A. S. Green, Lieuts.
Donar and Thornhill, Assist-Sung. Robinson, and
Vet.-Sorg. Lord. The dismounted portion of the
battery will proceed by rail on Thursday next, in
command of Capt. Trederoft. At Bristol a steamer
specially fitted up by Government will embark the
whole battery, with all its officers, men, horses,
guns, stores, ammunition, and tent equipage, for
conveyance to Waterford en route to Limerick.
The same steamer will be employed in carrying
backwards and forwards all the 16 batteries of the
Bth and 9th Brigades in the course of this summer.
This is the first time that field batteries have been
allowed to embark their horses and stores on
proceeding to Ireland ; hitherto the officers and
men only were shifted, but the experience gained in
going through the process of embarking and ma-
nagement of horses on board ship is well worth the
extra expense.
London, England, 1861-03-19

This day, Second Edition, extra cloth, 2s. 6d.

BUSINESS LIFE; or, Some of the Experiences
of a London Tradesman.

" A work replete with interesting information and sound
advice."—Atlds.
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Times.

Published by Houlston and Wright, London ; and sold by
all booksellers.
London, England, 1861-09-17

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.-MONDAY.

Many of our subscribers having taken their departure
this afternoon for Doncaster, the time was principally occu-
pied with comparing notes on the St. Leger. The only
change on that event was the support given to Imaus, who
was supported, but not very freely, at 100 to 6. The highest
offer against either Aurelian or Lady Ripon was 7 to 1.
Both had friends present, but that ;price was declined.
For the Great Yorkshire Handicap Chere Amie finished
favourite. Daring the day Voltella a?peared to be rather
shaky ; as much as 10 to 1 was offered against her, but
towards the close there was a slight rally in her favour, and
the highest offer was sto 1. There was very little betting
done.—Closing prices :

CHAMPAGNE STAKES.
sto 4 agst The Marquis (taken)
4to 1 agst Cellarius (taken)
GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP.
3to 1 agst Chere Arnie (taken)
sto 1 agst Voltella (offered)
6to 1 agst Asteroid (taken)
6to 1 agst Wynnstay (taken and offered)
Bto 1 agst Wallace (taken and offered)
12 to 1 agst Moorcock (offered)
12 to 1 agst Gamester (offered)

ST. LEGER.
sto 4 agst Kettledrum (offered—take 6)
7to 1 agat Aurelian (offered)
7to 1 agat Lady Ripon (offered)
10 to 1 agst Kildonan (offered)
10 to 1 agst Brown Stout (offered)
16 to 1 agst Imaus (taken)
20 to 1 agat The Roe (taken)

CESAREWITCU STARES.
16 to 1 agst Paste (offered)
40 to 1 agst The Roe (taken)
40 to 1 agst Grouse (taken)
50 to 1 agst King of Kent (taken)
20 to 1 bar one (offered)

THE AUTUMN HANDICAPS.
London, England, 1861-09-17

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans l4lB 75 .. 1420 .
Northern
New ditto 912 50 .. 912 50
Lyons and Mediterranean 1026 25 .. 1025
Geneva 355 .. 357 50
Southern 660 .. 661 25
Western
Eastern
Sardinian 360 .. 361 25
Austrian
Low bard , ......... ..
London, England, 1861-09-17

COLONIAL.

TEA.—There has been a very limited business transacted,
dealers having deferred their operations until the public
sales, which commenced to-day. Prices, however, have
been invariably firm.
suGAß.—More inquiry has been apparent for the bettor
qualities, and prices have shown an improved tendency. In
the refined market fully previous rates have been esta-
blished.
C OFFEE.— Only limited dealings have been recorded, owing
to the large quantity announced for public sale. Prices
have shown no ma•erial alteration.
RICE.—A stbady demand has taken place for all deserip-
ticoas, and full rates have been readily obtained.
SALTPETRE.—Business has contiuued inactive, and the
few dealings entered into were at about former quotations.
TALLOW.—The market has continued dull, and prices
have shown a further slight depression. P • Y.C. on the spot
is quoted 485., and spriugsiolivory, Os 64 to 48s Bd,

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BIRTHS.

BEALE.—On the 16th inst., at 61, Grosvenor-street, the
wile of Dr. Lionel S. Beale, Esq., of a son.
COOPER.—On the 16th inst., at 19, Berkeley-square, the
wife of Wm. White Cooper, Esq., of a son.
DENT.—On the 15th inst., at The Grove, Balham, the wife
of Stanley Dent, Esq., of a son.
EBORALL.—On the 14th inst., at 2, Lee-park, Blackheath,
the wife of Mr. C. Willes rail, of twins.
MARRIAGES.
EDWARDS—BETuAm.—On the 12th inst., at St. Barnabas,
King-square, Graham W. B. Edwards, of Witensham,
Suffolk, to Amuria Mary, eldest surviving daughter of
the late Frederick Betham, Esq., of Arkeley Hall,
Herts.
MOORROUSE—SALE.—On the 12th inst., at Sheffield, the
Rev. James Moorhouse, curate of Hornsey, Middlesex,
to Mary Lydia, eldest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Sale,
vicar of Sheffield.
London, England, 1861-09-17

AUSTRIA.

The war-establishment of the Austrian army, according
to 'he organisation that came into force in April 1860, is as
follows :

Men. Guns.
.. 437,964
.. 60,110
.. 27,176 1,088
.. 7,460
.. 6,858
.. 18,204
2,550

309 Battalions of Infantry ..
41 Regiments of Cavalry ..
136 Batterias of Artillery ..
2 Regiments of Engineers
6 Regiments Pioneers ..
24 Squadrons Train ..
10 Companies Sanitary Corps • • • •
Staff Corps, Corps of Adjutants, and General
Staff..

• . • . 3,889

Total regular army ..
Volunteer Corps organised in 1859
Depots and Reserves of all Arms ..
Gendarmerie, Police, Veterans, &c.

.. 564,211
.. 30,000
.. 103,751
.. 40,332

Grand total of forces

.. .. 738,341 1,088

PRUSSIA.
Infantry—Guard, 9 regiments ..
Line, 72 regiments
Jager, 10 battalions ..

.. 28,674
229,392
.. 10,480

Total .. .. .. .. , . 268,54 G

Cavalry-48 regiments ..
Feld Jager and E taff orderlies ..

.. 36,768
902

Total .. 37,670

Artillery-9 regiments .. .. .. 41,292 1,228
Pioneers, train, &c. .. .. .. .. 11,971

Total field troops .. .. .. 359,479

Depots and Ersatz troops .. .. .. 98,487 216
Landwehr and garrison troops, &c. .. 261,126

Grand total of forces .. .. .. 719,092 1,444

RUSSIA.

The army of Russia is so complicated in its organisation
that there would be considerable difficulty in making an
exact analysis of it ; but the numbers have been ascertained
with sufficient accuracy to be on the present reduced esta,
blishment about 850,000 men. Of these the active army
numbers 520,523 men, and 1,160 guns; the rest are com-
posed of disciplined Cossacks and of Irregular troops.
London, England, 1861-09-17

THE GERMAN FLEET.

The Committee formed in the Duchy of Gotha,
to collect subscriptions towards the creation of a
German fleet, having applied for the sanction of the
Sovereign, has according to the National, of Ber-
lin, received the following reply from Duke
Ernest :

" The zeal of the German nation ought, indeed,
to inspire us with great confidence, to enable us to
rely on the success of any new efforts on behalf of a
fleet, after the immense humiliation the Head of
the Confederation itself inflicted on our patriotism,
by the fate of our fist German Marine. But the
happy idea of preserving our patriotic offerings
from a doubtful destiny, and, on the contrary,
securing them a glorious future, by placing them
under the guai die nship of the Crown of Prussia,
gives me hopes of the success of our good work."
The Committee proposes that all the money raised
in the Duchy of Gotha shall, if possible, be expended
in building one ship of . war, to be called the
Thuringia.
London, England, 1861-09-17

TURKEY.

A despatch from Constantinople announces the
death of M. Sokolski, the Bulgarian Bishop, whose
recent conduct produced such deplorable results.
He died in the convent near Kherson, to which he
had retired, on leaving the Turkish capital.
The Government of the Sultan has addressed a
circular to its Ministers at the different European
Courts, justifying its proceedings against the Mon-
tenegrins. It states that it has exhausted every
means of concession and moderation, in endeavour-
ing to prevent the grievances caused among its sub-
jects by this little Principality. The Porte is
bound to protect those subjects against violence, and
the continual disorders arising from the attacks
and excursions of the Montenegrins. It is
now under the necessity of having recourse to
arms, and Omar Pasha has received orders to
commence the operations, and press them vigo-
rously. Finally, Turkey appeals to the justice of
Europe, and expects its approval of the course
adopted.
London, England, 1861-09-17

with the public.

The Princess Piombino and suite have left Cla-
ridge's Hotel for Paris.

His Excellency the Prussian Minister and the
Countess Bemshrti left the Prussian f egation last evening
for Paris, in which capital they propose to make a very
short stay. His excellency will meet the King of Prussia
at Coblentz on the 20th instant, after which he will go to
Berlin.

His Excellency Lothrop Motley and family have
returned to Maurigy's Hotel from Studley Royal, Ripon.
The Duke of Beaufort has left Gopsall Hall,
Leicestershire, for Doncaster. The duchess remains with
the Earl and Countess Howe at Gopsall.
The Duke and Duchess Magliani and a numerous
suite have arrived at Claridge's Hotel from Rome.
The Earl and Countess of Chesterfield have had
a large party staying at Bretby Park, Derbyshire, durinK
the past week.

The Count Dimitri de Nesselrode has arrived, at
Mimeo's Hotel from St, Potoreburg,
London, England, 1861-09-17

LAST WEEKS OF

ALFRED MELLON'S PROMENADE
CONCERTS.
THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.

The following Vocalists will appear during the Week :-
3,1d11e. PAREPA, Mdlle. FLORtOCE LANCIA, Mdile.
MTI,,kuRA BAXTER, Miss S. COLE, Mr. G. PERREN, and
r. WEISS.
- -

BAND OF NEARLY 100 PERFORMERS.
An entire Symphony by a great Master every Evening
this Week. Overtures, Operatic Selections, Polkas, Quadrilles,
Galope, Waltzes, Songs, Solos, by the principal performers,
etc., Sco.
To-morrow (WEDNESDAY), a BEETHOVEN NIGHT.
On SATURDAY next a VOLUNTEER NIGHT, when
Beethoven's Battle Symphony will be given.
Commence every Evening at 8. Promenade, 10.
conductor, Mr. ALFRED MELLON.

THEATRE. ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Baokstone.
rurri mvPlNrNrr, the nerterrasneep will enmmenso with
FAINT HEART NEVER. WON FAIR LADY.
After which, a new Comedy, entitled THE SOFT SEX.
Mr. C. Mathews, Mr. Buckstone, Mr. Compton, Mr. E.Villiers,
Mrs. Char!es Mathews, Mrs. Wilkins. dm
With THE CRITIC: Mr. C. Mathews.
To conclude with the Ballet, BACCHUS AND ARIADNE.
Commence a 7

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager —Mr. Edmund Falconer.
EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'clock, the new and sw-
eet;g ful comedy, WOMAN; or, Love against the World.
Chars-ters by Messrs. Walter Lacy, Addison, Herman Vezin
J. Robins, Mrs. Charles Young, Mrs. Weston, Miss Murray,
and Miss Lydia Thomson.
preceded by, each evening, the new and original farce
entitled ['HE FETCHES; or, The Onconvanienee of Single
Lite. Tim
Lydia Thompso O'Reilly,
n.Mr. Edmund Falconer; Mary O'BradY,
SigB
Prices as usual. Doors open at half-past 8, to commence at
7 Box-office open daily from 11 till 5.

NEW TFIRATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.-
Sole Proprietor and Wanazer, Mr. B. Webster.
This Theatre will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, September
23. when Mr. and Mr.. Dion Boncicattlt will re-appear in
THE COLLEEN BAWN.
This Dram% will be played for a limited number of nights
durinz the preparation of the new American Drama, by Mr.
D. Roucicauit, entitled THE OCTOROON; or, LIFE IN
LOUISIANA.
Box-office open on Thursday, Sept. 19.

C NeERBIJRY HALL CONCERTS,
AND FINE ARTS GALLERY.

Mr. SAM COWELL every Evening at Nine and a quarter
to El ven.—Also, grand Selections fro a TROVATORE,
TRAVIATA, NORMA, MARTHA, Arc., by Miss Russell,
Miss Ernst, Mr. Herbert, Signor Tivol, Mr. Morley, and a
powerful Chorus. The Comic department comprises Messrs.
Harvey and French, "The Nerves " Mr. Marshall—Mr.
Wood and his talented Son and Miss Harriet Coveney,
Musical Director, Mr. Jonghmans.
Admission—Hall, Bd.; Stalls and Balcony, Is.

T H E 0 X FORD,
6, OXFORD-STREET.

EVERY EVENING.

A Grand Selection from Verdi's new opera, " Simon Boc-
eanezra" (now produced for the first time in this country), by
Mis 4 Russell, Messrs. C. Grevtlle, Tivoli, Greene, 'Worley,
and Herbert ; also from Verdi's " Macbeth " by Madame
Enderssohn and the entire Company. Full band and chorus.
Conductor, Mr. F. Jonghmans. Varied Comic entertain-
ments by Messrs. M. P. Foster, Sam Collins, Harvey and
French (the Nerves), E. Marshall, and W. RandalL Hall
sixpenee ; Balcony and Stalls, one shilling. Private Boxes,
10s. 6d.
London, England, 1861-09-17

THE ARMIES OF EUROPE.

In the course of the season just concluded a lec-
ture on " The Armed Forces of Europe" was de-
livered at the United Service Institution, by Capt.
Petrie, of her Majesty's 14th Regiment, employed
on the Topographical Staff.

The subject is one so full of interest, and so con-
stantly discussed, that we willingly avail ourselves
of Capt. Petrie's great carefulness and research, for
the means of supplying our readers with informa-
tion which. they would other Wise find it difficult to
obtain at ail, or, if it were obtained, it would fail to
possess such a character of authenticity as obvi-
ously distinguishes the statements which we now
reproduce :
London, England, 1861-09-17

711 E ARM}

The selection of an encamping ground for troops
on the march between the Camp at Aldershott and
Portsmouth has not yet been finally decided on, the
piece of ground surveyed in the first instance, and
situate at Gravel-hill, near the village of Horndean,
being found deficient in the required supply of
water. For this reason it is very probable that an-
other site will be chosen.

A squadron of the sth Lancers, under the com-
mand of Capt. Boyd, has left the permanent bar-
racks at Aldershott for Woolwich. The head-quar-
ters of the regiment will leave Aldershott in the
course of next week, and will be succeeded by the
12th Lancers, a detachment of which will arrive to-
morrow from York, under the command of Captain
Jary. On Saturday and yesterday troops of the
sth Dragoon Guards left Aldershott for Norwich
and Ipswich, and the remainder of the regiment
will take the same route to-day and to-morrow. The
sth Dragoon Guards are under the command of
Lieut.-Col. the Hon. S. J. G. Calthorpe. _ .

Some comprehensive drainage works are being
carried out at Cove-common, where there has been
an encampment for some time, formed in connexion
with the camp at Aldershott. The plans were ar-
ranged by Col. Simmons, R.E , and Lieut. Bailey,
R.E. Several officers of the 45th Regiment are
superintending the works, which are being executed
by a working party of the 45th Regiment, com-
prising 360 non-commissioned officers and men. A
reservoir, five acres in extent, is being formed, which
will provide bathing accommodation for troops en-
camped on the common, and also secure horses a
watering-place. The works have already produced
a beneficial effect, and it is expected that their cost,
about £l,OOO, will be saved in five years, as £2O per
month is now paid for each cavalry regiment now
using the water of the Basingstoke Canal.
The whole of the guns belonging to the old forti-
fications at Coalhouse Point and Shornmeade, on the
Essex and Kentish sides of thr Thames, have now
been dismounted, but no order has yet been given
for their removal to either Chatham or Woolwich.
The guns and carriages have been placed on wooden
and iron skidding. The shot and shell have been
deposited in the magazines. The heavier portions
of the old armament will be remounted on the
minor positions of the new batteries, but the
principal lines of defence will be armed with 100-
pounder and 40-pounder Armstrong guns. The
new works are being rebuilt, with every improve-
ment that modern ingenuity in the science of forti-
fication has hitherto devised, so as to place the
London, England, 1861-09-17

DEATHS.

BROADHURST.—On theTsTl;.inst., at Mansfield House,
Richmond, Surrey, John Broadhurst, Esq., of Foston,
near Derby, aged 84.
CIININGHAME —On the 4th inst., at Cluny House, near
Dnnkeld, Perthshire, Major-Gen. David Cuninghame,
Ist Bombay Lancers,
aged 59.
FORTESCUE.—On the 14th inst., at Exeter, Hugh, Earl
Fortescue, LG., aged 79.
GAvronn —On the 15th inst., Clarissa, wife of Mr. Ches-
terfield Gayford, of 7, Old Bond-street, and York-terrace,
e 14th inst., at Storehouse, Devon, Mar-
lley
aged 64.
Lo
garet, widow of the late John Loudon, Esq., R.N., aged
78.
D,goe
Nn t.1-op
na r
tk h,
Moxo.N.—On the 12th inst., Mrs. Moxon, of Ebury-street,
Eaton-square, aged 82.
O'BYRNE.—On the 14th inst., at Herne-bay, Robert
O' Byrne, Esq., aged 72.
WATSON.—On the 12th inst., atWeybridge, John Watson,
Esq., of 8, Leinster-gardens, Hyde-park, aged 78.

LONDON : Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG, at
No. 112, Strand, Printer, at TRE SUN Office, 112,Strand,
in the Precinct of the Savoy. In the County of Kiddli'tex,
Tuesday, September 17, 1861.
London, England, 1861-09-17

THE ARMIES OF EUROPE.

In the course of the season just concluded a lec-
ture on "The Armed Forces of Europe" was de-
livered at the United Service Institution, by Capt.
Petrie, of her Majesty's 14th Regiment, employed
on the Topographical Staff.
The subject is one so full of interest, and so con-
stantly discussed, that we willingly avail ourselves
of Capt. Petrie's great carefulness and research, for
the means of supplying our readers with informa-
tion which they would otherwise find it difficult to
obtain at all, or, if it were obtained, it would fail to
possess such a character of authenticity as obvi-
ously distinguishes the statements which we now
reproduce :
London, England, 1861-09-17

CHELMSFORD-SEPT. 13.

A good supply of wheat, the best samples of which rea-
lised is more money, with a fair trade. In spring corn
little doing. The attendance was limited.
Wheat, old white 30s 61s I 'eas, Partridge.... 36s 40s
new 51s 67s White 38s 44s
old red.... 308 49s Boiling .. 408 46s
new 56s 61s l)un 34s 38s
Ba, ley 29s 40s Ditto new -s
Chevalier 3os 41s Beans, Tick, old ..36s 42s
Grinding 26s 35s new..--8 —8
Malt....
Chevalier . 64s 69) new..—s —s
Oats 23s 30s • Mazagan... 34 36s

KIRKCALDY GRAIN—SEPT. 14.
We had only moderate supplies of grain to .day. Fine
old wheat about is per qr dearer. Barley and oats much
as last market day.

• Wheat. Barley. Oats.
Od 27s Od I 28s Od
Second .. 51s Od 34s Od 31s Od
Third ....57s Od 36s Od —s Od

COAL MARKET—SEPT. 16.
(Prices of Coal per Ton at the close of the market

s. d.
Carty ay and Duffryn
Malting
1)o. Anthracite 21 6
Lambert's West Hart-

s. d.
Hastings Hartley l5 0
lanfield Moor 12 9
ranfield Moor Butes l2 9
Carr's Original Hartleyls 0

ley _ _
15 0
Wylam.... l5 6
Davison's West Hart-
ley ....15 6
Craighead Steam 14 0
Holywell ..15 6
Hetton .. lB 0

Walls End.

Faswell lB 0
Pittington ... • l5 6
Peases West ......... l4 6
Brs.ddyll's Hetton 17 0

Ships at marks

;t, 22 ; sold, 20.

The King of Prussia addresses his Generals in Berlin one
day, and his words are in print in London the next. The
latest improvements on magnetic action have rendered this
and many other results undeviating. For instance, Her-
ring's magnetic brushes, in restoring grey hair to its natura 1
colour, and in eradicating the agony of tic doloreux and
nervous headache. N.B.—Counterfeits are being made.
Offices, 32, Basinghall-street, London.

ADVERTISEMENT.]—HoIIoway's Pills.—Headache, Gid-
diriess, and Palpitation.—The free action of the skin dur-
ing hot weather is apt to be checked by cold or showers,
and so become a fertile source of head and heart affection,
Hollowas"a Pills regulate the circulation through the ca-
pillaries of the skin, and by preserving their proper function
prevent exhautiling perapirations and the night heats which
at this season disagreeably annoy and weaken thousands.
These Pills exercise an alterative and tonic power to a most
remarkable degree without pain, danger, or any other
drawback. In this and every other country Holloway's
Pills have uniformly given the' utmost sati-faction to those
wbo have once used them. The:ir purifying viztues are far
superior to any other preparation.
London, England, 1861-09-17

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
•
Orleans l4lB 75 .. 1420 "--
Northern -
New, ditto 912 50, .. 912 50
Lyons and Mediterranean 1026 25 .. 1025
Geneva.. - .. 357 5)
Southern - .. 661 25
Western
Eastern ....
Sardinian - .. 361 25
Austrian
Lombard
London, England, 1861-09-17

,Belfast and Ballymena
Bir., Wol , and Str. Vab
Birk., La., and Ch Juno
Blyth and Tyne
Bost. Sleaf. and Mid,Co
Bristol and Exeter
Caledonian
Carmarthen .t Cardwar
Cork and Bandon
Cork, lilrock., t Passage
Cornwall ....
D 0........
A ( A gets no div
„tii 6 ran
Do B u-
hasbeen pe
, d. to B
Dublin At Belfast J unc
Dun., Perth, itAb..lunc
East Anglian
Eastern Counties
Eastern Union, A stock
Do do B do
Do Nw A, late EU3ds
East Suffolk
Edinburgh & Glasgow
Edin. Perth, & Dundee
Forth & Clyde Junction
Furness
Glasg. and S. Western
Great Nthn. of Scotland
Great Northern
Do do A stock

Do do B do
Gt. S. dr W. of Ireland
Great Western

Do Str Val gua. stock
Irish South-eastern
Lancashire dz Yorkshln
London and Blackwall
Lon., Bright.. & S Coast
Lond., Chat., and Dover
Load. & Nth. Western
Lond. & sth. Western
L'derry J 6 Coleraine
L'derry & Enniskillen
Man. Shet. & Lint'oln
Maryport and Carlisle
Do do 1 shares
Nfetropolitan
Midland
Do new.......,

DO Rirming. dr Derby
111 d. Gt. W. of Ireland
Do shares
3lld Kent .....

Do, ('ray Line
Newcastle and C trlisle
Newry & Armagh, def
Newry, Warnpt. & Roe
Norfolk ..... • •. • •
North British
N'or. Dev.R al I teDk. s toe-
D 4 stk ; A recs no d.
until 6pchas beenpd.B

Do B stock
'Nth. Eastern—Berwick
Do do , G.N.E. purchase
Do Leeds .......... • • •
Do York
INorth London

Do new
North ctaffordshire
N. and S. W. Junction
Not. & Grantham Rail
[Portsmouth
Rhymney.....-
Scottish Central
scot N. E., Aber. stock
Do Scot. Mid. stock
Shropshire Union
Sittinelourne & Sheer
South Devon
S.-Durham & Lane. Un.
ISJuth Eastern
South Wales
S. York. and River Dun
etaines, Wok,. and Wok
Stockton & Darlington

Do do

Do New (1860)
+ Ell Vale
Do Pref. No 1
vrmesHavenDk&Rall

....
Vale ui Neath
Victor in Sta. and Pim
Wateri t•rd & Kilkenny,
Watertui d & Limerick I
West nwall
'West London
Do Ist class

Do 2d claqs ....!
WestHartlepool Harbr

and Rail - .1
West Midland—Oxford
no. Newport,
Do. Hereford,

47 49
43 45
88 90

PREFERENCE SHARES.
London, England, 1861-09-17

COUNTRY MARKETS.

GLOUCESTER.—SEPT. 14.
A large supply of English wheat, which had a free sale
at last week's rates. Foreign firm. Barley is higher.
No change in the value of oats and beans.

COLCHESTER—SEPT. 14.
A good supply of wheat was taken freely at the full rates
of last week. Barley more in demand for malting, and is
dearer. Beans and peas unaltered.

Wheat, white. -64 s 64s Beams,Mazagan..34s 38s
red 46s 62s middle & small.3Bs 44s
Barley
Oats
London, England, 1861-09-17

Kent and Co., Paternoster-row.

Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post free, ss. 6d.,
()N THE SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT of
wl 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,M.R.C.S.E.,
And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the
Cure of Strictures of the Urethra.
" This work is the production of a Btugeon 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 worlove can
most unreservedly and confidently recommend as a. valuab.
contribution, both to the general and professional reader, and
ought to be found in the private study of all who are subject
to stricture."—Medical Circular.
London, England, 1861-09-17

THE ARM].

The selection of an encamping ground for troops
on the march between the Camp at Aldershott and
Portsmouth has not yet been finally decided on, the
piece of ground surveyed in the first instance, and
situate at Gravel-hill, near the village of Horndean,
being found deficient in the required supply of
water. For this reason it is very probable that an-
other site will be chosen.

A squadron of the sth Lancers, under the com-
mand of Capt. Boyd, has left the permanent bar-
racks at Aldershott for Woolwich. The head-quar-
ters of the regiment will leave Aldershott in the
course of next week, and will be succeeded by the
12th Lancers, a detachment of which will arrive to-
morrow from York, under the command of Captain
Jary. On Saturday and yesterday troops of the
sth Dragoon Guards left Aldershott for Norwich
and Ipswich, and the remainder of the regiment
will take the same route to-day and to-morrow. The
sth Dragoon Guards are under the command of
Lieut.-Col. the Hon. S. J. G. Calthorpe.
Some comprehensive drainage works are being
carried out at Cove-common, where there has been
an encampment for some time, formed in connexion
with the camp at Aldershott. The plans were ar-
ranged by Col. Simmons, R.E., and Lieut. Bailey,
R.E. Several officers of the 45th Regiment are
superintending the works, which are being executed
by a working party of the 45th Regiment, com-
prising 360 non-commissioned officers and men. A
reservoir, five acres in extent, is being formed, which
will provide bathing accommodation for troops en-
camped on the common, and also secure horses a
watering-place. The works have already produced
a beneficial effect, and it is expected that their cost,
about £l,OOO, will be saved in five years, as £2O per
month is now paid for each cavalry regiment now
using the water of the Basingstoke Canal.
The whole of the guns belonging to the old forti-
fications at Coalhouse Point and Shornmeade, on the
Essex and Kentish sides of the Thames, have now
been dismounted, but no order has yet been given
for their removal to either Chatham or Woolwich.
The guns and carriages have been placed on wooden
and iron skidding. The shot and shell have been
deposited in the magazines. The heavier portions
of the old armament will be remounted on the
minor positions of the new batteries, but the
principal lines of defence will be armed with 100-
pounder and 40-pounder Armstrong guns. The
new works are being rebuilt, with every improve-
ment that modern ingenuity in the science of forti-
fication has hitherto devised, so as to place the
London, England, 1861-09-17

is only a proof of the great prosperity of the coun-
try, and that they are absorbing the maritime
population of the country in the commercial navy.
To maintain the two services efficiently we must
have a marine of our own, or we must come on the
commercial marine at a time when it is most incon-
venient to come upon it." (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1861-09-17

TURKEY.

A despatch from Constantinople announces the
death of M. Sokolski, the Bulgarian Bishop, whose
recent conduct produced such deplorable results.
He died in the convent near Kherson, to which he
had retired, on leaving the Turkish capital.

The Government of the Sultan has addressed a
circular to its Ministers at the different European
Courts, justifying its proceedings against the Mon-
tenegrins. It states that it has exhausted every
means of concession and moderation, in endeavour-
ing to prevent the grievances caused among its sub-
jects by this little Principality. The Porte is
bound to protect thoe subjects algainst violence, and
the continual disorders arising from the attacks
and excursions of the Montenegrins. It is
now under the necessity of having recourse to
arms, and Omar Pasha has received orders to
commence the operations, and press them vigo-
rously. Finally, Turkey appeals to the justice of
Europe, and expects its approval of the course
adopted.
London, England, 1861-09-17

THE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.

This institution, whose useful and instructive character
has always found great favour with the public, was at-
tended last even'', by a numerous audience to listen to
and witness the varied matters prepared for their instruction
and annsement, under the able direction of Professor
Pepper, who has, we are happy to perceive, resumed the
general direction of the establishment. Amongst the more

1 important matters that were brought under the considera-
tion of the audience was " the prevention of railway catas-
trophes and collisions," a subject that just now is in-
vested with more than ordinary interest. It formed ma-
terials far a lecture by Mr. Pepper, and afforded that gen-
tleman an admirable opportunity of displaying his powers
as a popular lecturer. The learned lecturer exhibited
models and diagrams of inventions, by the adop-
tion of which the inventors declare that railway accidents
may be materially avoided. The principal of these inven-
tions is a safety rail, the purpose of which is to prevent
trains or, carriages from running off the line. It is
patented by a Mr. Wright, and to effect the end in
view, the inventor proposes to construct a racked rim
or flange on the outside of the rail, on both sides, to
the height of nine inches, thus forming as it were
an additional guard on the outside of the rail to
the wheel flange on the in. Mr. Wright's invention
also contemplates a new and improved system of rails and
iron sleepers, bolted and framed together, and of such
strength as to endure for 70 years. The estimated cost of
the whole scheme is about £3,200 a mile, but the safety
flange may be applied to railways as at present laid down,
with the ordinary wooden sleepers, at a cost of about £l,OOO
a mile, for the single line, or, with an additional means of
safety, called " life-guards," which are strong pieces of
iron fixed at each end of the carriage, and which, acting as
a break, brings the train quickly to a stand, for £l,BOO a
mile. There were other features of the invention which
were explained by Mr. Pepper. The audience seemed to
think that, as a whole, its use, in connexion with railway
travelling, will be a great public benefit.
Amongst the entertainments of the evening was a pleasant
drawing-room concert, entitled " The Rose, the Shamrock,
and the Thistle," which was given under the direction of
Mr. G. A. Cooper, who was ably and efficiently assisted on
the occasion by Miss Grace Barrow and Miss Am€lia
Talmer, both of whom achieved considerable success, the
former as a contralto, who promises to be heard of in con-
certs of a higher class hereafter, and the latter as a soprano,
who, we anticipate, will become a favourite with the public.
The entertainment, as a whole, gave great satisfaction.
London, England, 1861-09-17

COUNTRY MARKETS.

GLCESER.—SEPT. 14.
A large supply OUof EnglieTh wheat, which had a free sale
at last week's rates. Foreign firm. Barley is higher.
No change in the value of oats and beans.

COLCHESTER--SEPT. 14.
A good supply of wheat was taken freely at the full rates
of last week. Barley more in demand for malting, and is
dearer. Beans and peas unaltered.
Wheat, white. 54s 64s Beans, Mazagan . . 348 38s
red 46s 62s middle & small.3BB 44s
Barley
Oats