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London, England, 1868-12-24

CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA.

i'IANDIDATES intending to present themselves
‘J at the Open Competition, commencing on March 16,1569,
are reminded that Certificates of Birth, Health, and Character
should be sent to the Secretary to the Civil Service Commis-
sioners, London, S.W., on or before the Ist of February. Regu-
lations may be obtained on application.

EUROPEAN. ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC %urn, K.H., F.R.S.
Policies payable during Life—lndisputable—Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular di'rinciples of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants poat free.

HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.

THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.—Every Policy effected with this Society by the
31st inst. will have the advantage of one year in every Annual
Bonus.
The Directors give notice that the Policies of the Society be-
come Indisputable, and are relieved of all conditions (except
payment of the annual premiums), when they have remained
unchallenged for five years, and the life assured has completed
his 30th year.
The bonus additions allotted by the Society are highly satisfac-
tory. In a recent claim the addition to a .£l,OOO assurance, dated
1845, amounted to £l,OlO, making the total payment £2,010.
CHARLES IN(ALL, Actuary..
No. 39, King-street, Cheapside,
London, December, 1863.

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON and
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Offices-1, Dale-street, Liverpool;. 7, Cornhill ; and

Charing-cross, London.

The Invested Funds now amount to £3,401,055, the
Fire Revenue to £836,816, and that of the Life to £259,039.
The moderate rates of premium, with a guaranteed fixed
Bonus for the Life Policies oethis Company, and their
value as SPECIAL SECURITIES to third parties,
render them particularly advantageous. Whole-world
leave is granted on reasonable terms, and claims are paid
thirty days after admission.
JOHN ATKINS, Resident Secretary.

A.D. 1720.

R 0 YAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

Esq Governor.
Isq Sub-Governor.
Esq Deputy-Governor.
(TORS
,William Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord Joseeline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
uel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.
London, England, 1868-12-24

THE CLAIMS OP NEEDLEIN:O3II N.

Miss Barlee, the hon. secretary of the Metropo-
litan Institution for Needlewomen, has addressed a
letter to the Times, in which she advocates the -claims
of needlewonien .at . this charitable season, and
prefaces her requests with the intimation that the
changes in the War Office have transferred the
greater part. of the labour of the society to soldiers'
wives in garrison towns. A great deal of work has
been done. by 'this society since the year 1860, and as
much as 860,000 has -been earned by the workers,
but now they are' pnprovided with employ-
ment. Miss Barlee observes that the union
is open to these unfortunate persons ; but
as a large postion of them have seen better
days, and they would rather suffer want than seek such
support, one object of this appeal is to provide an
asylum for sane Of the most respectable and infirm
among these self-dependent women. In urging this
upon the publiC, Miss Barlee declares that she has for
nearly ten years endeavoured to fight the needle-
women's battle against oppressive hiro; and now,
under the failure of: contract work, she can but
direct public attention to the condition of the
workers, in the hope that something may be done to
ameliorate their position. In conclusion, she' states
that the-Charity Fund has always been quite inde-
pendent of their trade operations, and is devoted to
the assistance .of distress, without any deductions
being made from it.
London, England, 1868-12-24

MADAME RACHEL'S CONVICTION.

The Telegraph comments upon the awkward posi-
tion of affairs with regard to Madame Rachel, of
" beautiful for ever " celebrity. It remarks that the
legal point upon which she has been admitted to bail
is .of a much wider application than to this particular
caner. It is contended on behalf of the prisoner that
not only must an alderman always sit with the pre-
siding judge, but that no trial can be valid allies/.
Inc same alderman. shall be present on the
bench throughout the proceedings. Should this
plea prove to be sound in law, Madame
Rachel's conviction must be null and void, as on the
several days of the trial at the Old Bailey different
aldermen sat with Mr. Kerr. The consequences of
the decsion will be still more extraordinary, since it
is
probable that in hundreds of trials at the Central
Criminal Court there has been a change of aldermen
during the proceedings, and in many of these cases
the prisoner has, consequently, been illegally con-,
victed and condemned—perhaps to penal servitude,
perhaps even to death. The Telegraph takes the
well-known instance of Muller, the German
murderer of Mr. Briggs on the North
London Railway, as an example, and asks
if that criminal was illegally put to death. It
further suggests that if any convicts condemned by
a like informality are now suffering at Portland
they can claim to be liberated on bail like Madame
Rachel. Who is responsible for this informality, or
is anybody responsible ? "In a word, has the chief
criminal court of the kingdom been for years passing
sentences which are as illegal as they :would have
been had a mock prisoner been tried by a mock
~,av,r anii wan f itulsta ?"
London, England, 1868-12-24

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.

Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico,
Haiti, Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL-AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and Japar..

Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can be had of
STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents, 8, Austinfriars, London, E.C.

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ACTION.

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London, England, 1868-12-24

THE SUN, _LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24, 1 68.

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

Share Closing Business
NAME. Paid. Price. done
10 Agra Limited, A all 111 121
10 Do B lO 5 6
50 Albion
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20 Anglo-Austrian
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20 Anglo-Hungarian
20 Anglo-Italian 1866, limited 10 6 4
40 Australasian
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50 British North American
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lia, ‘nd China all 20 21
25 Chartered Mere. of India
London, and China " all 291 301
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281 Do new
100 Imperial, lim
20 Imperial Ottoman
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25 Do new
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100 Du sp. c. Debs.lB6l, 30 all 76 78 82
30 Loudon Bank of Mexico
and South America, lim. 20 9 7
NO London and Brazilian, Jim. 45 31 32
20 Do new 71 61 51
100 London &River Plate, lim. 40 7 9
25 Do new 10 11 14
20 London Chart. of Australia all 221 231
50 London and County 2O 50 51
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20 North-Western 74
25 Oriental Bank Corporation all 421 481
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100 Provincial of Ireland ......
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25 Union of Australia all 43 49
100 Union of Ireland, lim
50 Union of London
London, England, 1868-12-24

INDIAN MEDICAL SERVICE.

India Office, Ist December, 1863.
NOTICE is Hereby Given, that an examination
of Candidates for 23 appointments as Assistant-Surgeons
in her Majesty's Indian Medical Service will be held at
Chelsea Hospital on the Bth FebruAry, 1869.
Copies of the regulations for the examination of Candi-
dates, together with information regarding the pay and
retiring allowances of Indian Medical Officers, may be ob-
tained on appttcati n at the Military Department, India
Office, Westminster, S. W.
T. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-24

HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed•
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON

Rev. J. W. Ayre Major-Gen. 'Rt. Hon. Percy
Rev. P. G. Bloomfield Herbert. M.P.
Hon. and Rev. F. Byng Rey. J. E. Kemp()
Rev. R G. Baker Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
Rev. S. Brooke Rev. S. W. Lloyd

The Lord Clinton Rev. A. Martineau
Rev. W. Cadman Rev. W. D. Maclagan
E. Charrington, Esq. Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain Rev. J. Moorhouse
Rev. E. Capel Cure J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. J. E. Cox Rev. Capin Nepean
Octavius Coope, Esq. Rev. E. Parry
Arthur Currie, Esq. John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. J. Connell Rev. G. F. Prescott
Rev. G. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou

C. J. Freake. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, EBq. R. R. Pym, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F Ilessey Hugh H. Seymour, Esq.
H G Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Loftus Wigram, Esq.

Subscriptions will be received by any of the above ; by
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co; and by the Hon.
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
man-square, to whom communications may be addressed.
London, England, 1868-12-24

Twill speedily be settled under the writ of error. itt is
clear that in the meantime the Telegraph will prove
itself hostile to Madame Rachel, as it did throughout
the two trials. We have no sympathy with this
woman, but we cannot see that she deserves writing
down more than the baby-farmers whom the Tele-
graph daily puffs in its advertising columns.
London, England, 1868-12-24

HUMANITY IN BATTLE.

A recent conference in Geneva has amplified the
code drawn up in 1864 for the protection of the sick
and wounded in battle. Eight articles have been
adopted with regard- to naval battles, all tending to
the same humane and desirable result of lessening
the horrors of war. The principal points are as
follows :—The hospital ships having on board sick
and wounded are to be neutral so long as they carry
no unnecessary
craft
military force or war material. The
small
which after an engagement receive the
wounded and drowning are included in this article..
The staff of the chaplain and the hospital depart-
ment belonging to a captured vessel are
also neutral. Such officers shall continue their
functions on board the captured vessel, but shall be
at liberty to return to their own country when no
longer needed. Wounded or sick non-commissioned
officers shall be returned to their own country at the
first opportunity, on condition that they do not
carry arms again during the war. Hospital ships
fitted out by benevolent societies shall be considered
as neutral, and protected by the belligerents. They
and shipwrecked of both
distinction, but must not
bweilllliger aid
en
impede in any way the movements of the
combatants. Persons received on board these vessels
cannot be claimed by either of the belligerents,
belligerents
the
without
ted
but they will have to guarantee not to bear frills
again during the war. • These neutral ships are thus
based on the old principle of sanctuary, with the
exception that their good offices are reserved for the
shipwrecked and wounded.
London, England, 1868-12-24

SAUCE.—LEA and PERRINS.—SAUCE,
THE "WORCESTERSHIRE,"
pronounced by Connoisseurs
"THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE."
Its use improves appetite and digestion.
UNRIVALLED FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,
To avoid which, see the names,
LEA and PERRINS, on all bottles and labels,
ASK for " LEA and PERRINS"' SAUCE.
Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all
Dealers in Sauces throughout the World.
London, England, 1868-12-24

FEBRUARY.

Powderham
Everleigh Club, Wilts 2, 3.
Rufford Open, Lancashire
Cardington, Beds
Wenvoe Castle 3, 4.
Ludham, Norfolk 11, 12.
Brampton, Cumberland ll, 12.
Waterloo (Altear), Lancashire l7, &c.
London, England, 1868-12-24

SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS.
ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library,
and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant as-
sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obe-
lisks, Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights,
&c., in Italian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze' Derby-
shire Spar, &c. Imported and manufactured by ,JAMES
TENNANT, Mineralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand,
W.O London.

Mr: Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS,
MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition
of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they win greatly facili-
tate the interesting study of MINERALOGY and
GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500
guineas each.
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and
MINERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at
149, Strand.
London, England, 1868-12-24

AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE, Nov. 10.
The Melbourne Cup was won by the Sydney
horse Glencoe.

The following gold ships have sailed for England
since the last mail :—The Kosciusko, 11,500 oz.
the True Briton, with 26,250 oz. ; the Macduff,
with 11,875 oz. ; the Lancashire, with 4,375 oz. ;
and the Swiftsure, with 32,250 oz.
SYDNEY, Nov. 7.
Mr. Robertson is the new Premier, and Sir Wm.
Manning the Attorney-General.
ADELAIDE, Nov. 10.
Mr. Bagot is the chief of the new Ministry, and
Mr. Strangways the Attorney-General.
London, England, 1868-12-24

MARRIAGE OF TUE KING OF BAVARIA.

The marriage of the only daughter of the Czar, the
Grand Duchess Maria, with the King of Bavaria, is now
finally decided upon. The Liberte says that the religious
difficulty has at length been disposed of—the Grand
Duchess will accept the Catholic faith. Hitherto, none
of the Imperial Family of Russia has abandoned the
orthodox religion of the country. An envoy has been
sent to Rome to arrange this conversion.
London, England, 1868-12-24

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
ire as follows :
For Fallen Women.
28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington.
town. I Maize-hill Cottage, Green-
-205, treat Portland- street. wich.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, Trenstridge-villas, St. John s-wood.
St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill.
Country Home—St. James's-street, Dover.
Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside.
In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee
have under their charge three homes for servants of good
character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee ate deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never read a report of any charitable institution which so '
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may. be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Barclay and Co.
Tho Committee very earnestly commend its work to the
benevolent. DANL. OUDPER, Sec,
85, Queen-etnet 011eopside.
London, England, 1868-12-24

BOROUGII HOP.

The market presents a more animated appearance. Fine
qualities have been in request, and for medium grades
there has been a healthy inquiry. In prices no change
has taken place.

WOOL.

In low wool sales have passed off steadily, at full quota.

tions. In colonial wool, by private contract, a moderate
business has been passing, at about late rates. English
wool has been quiet, but firm in price.
London, England, 1868-12-24

IRISH VAGARIES.

The Irish people are still "amusing " themselves.
Threatening letters are sent hither and thither, to
the no little consternation of the receivers. Here is
an announcement in a local paper. "We regret to
leant -that Mr. Alexander Craig, of Pegsborough,
Tipperary, has of late received, through the post-
office, several threatening letters of a very violent and
atrocious character, the evident purport of which is
to compel that gentleman to leave the country. Two
policemen are now stationed constantly at his resi-
dence." Fancy having to live with two policemen at
one's doors perpetually. If this be the result of
elections, Ireland would hardly petition for short
Parliaments.

IMPROVED PROSPECTS FOR. THE OCEAN POSTAGE

SYSTEM,

We recently commented on the new postal con-
vention effected between this country and America,
urging in the, course of our remarks that the
advocates for an " ocean penny postage" had no
cause for despair. The subject seems likely to be
.taken up in serious earnest, and the anticipations we
formed of the new arrangements with America
speedily leading to greater concessions, really appear
to have a very fair, chance of being realised. This
expectation we found .on the fact that Mr. Hadfield,
M.P., and Mr. Bazley, M.P., have initiated a
memorial to the American Minister, requesting him
to lend his aid in advocating among his countrymen
the adoption of the ocean penny postage. Mr. Reverdy
Johnson has received the memorial with expressions of
the greatest pleasure, and has promised to lend all
the aid in his power towards forwarding this desired
object in America. The memorial adds nothing new
in the way of facts or reasoning in favour of trying
the system of cheap oceanic postage, but it urges all
the old arguments with great force. It must, how-
ever, be observed that it is something new for the
subject to be so earnestly taken up by the members
of our legislative body. The memorial, it should be
added, is signed by about fifty members of the Com-
mons, and there can be no doubt but what it would
have been signed by all the members, without ex-
ception, had there only been time to apply to them
for their signatures.
London, England, 1868-12-24

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EXTI?AO_RDI.2VARY DISPUTE BETTVEEIV
THE MEMBERS FOR .2VOTTINGHAM.

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An extraordinary state of affairs has arisen in Notting-
ham in reference to the position of the two representatives
for the borough. It will be remembered that a petition
was drawn up on the part of Mr. Seely, one of the
defeated Liberal candidates, against the return of Sir
Robert Clifton, Independent, and Colonel Wright, Con-
servative. A few days before the borough petitions could
be finally lcdged, Colonel Wright and Mr. Seely
travelled to London together, the latter gentleman's
business being connected with the petition. They had
some conversation together, which was continued the
next morning at the hotel where Colonel Wright was
staying. The effect of it was that Mr. Seely withdrew
his support from the petition, which was 'afterwards
burnt. Sir Robert Clifton here appears upon the scene,
and what the hon. baronet saw and heard created such an
impression on his mind, that in reply to a telegraphic
despatch from a meeting in Nottingham as to the real con-
dition of affairs, he stated that he had defended Colonel
Wright against the intimidation of Messrs. Seely and
Richards, the latter of whom is an election agent, and
meant to call the attention of the House of Commons to
the subject. The telegram was posted on the walls of the
town, and as great excitement prevailed during the
following day, Colonel Wright was communicated with,
his reply being simply that he had not resigned. Sir
Robert Clifton then wrote a letter to one of the local
papers, repeating his charges of intimidation and coercion,
and again threatening to bring the case before the House,
defying Mr. Seely to disprove what be said. In the
course of a few days Colonel Wright published a letter in
the local papers, in which he said that he told Mr. Seely,
in consequence of Dr. Quain having advised him that
parliamentary duties would be dangerous to his health, he
should not remain long in Parliament, petition or no petition.
Colonel Wright also said : "On hearing this, Mr. Seely at
once said he should withdraw his support the
petition, and I was afterwards informed that
it had been burnt. Mr. Seely's conduct in the matter,
as far as I was concerned, has been, in my opinion, per-
fectly fair and honourable. As to stories about threats
and intimidation, they are altogether too absurd to require
notice. If I do not remain long in Parliament it will be
on the sole ground of my health." This letter created
much surprise among members of the colonel's party, and
has had the effect of inducing Sir Robert Clifton to write
the following to the Daily Guardian :—" Colonel
Wright's letter has caused me utter astonishment.
In my former communication I challenged Mr. Seely
to publish an account of his conduct to Colonel Wright.
He has not answered that challenge. A man who refuses
a challenge is a coward. I await his r. ply. If he does not
answer this appeal he shall have his next chance in the
House of Commons. The decision of that assembly shall
decide the veracity of my former communication.—Yours,
R. J. CLIFTON.—London, Dec. 21."
London, England, 1868-12-24

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Dec. 24.

It is stated that Baron Prokesch-Osten, the
Austrian Internuncio at the Porte, has been per-
mitted to resign his post.

AMERICA.

NEW Yonx, Dec. 23.

According to Messrs. Neill Brother's report the
receipts at all ports for the past four (lays have
been 5,000 bales against 43,000 same time last
week. Exports to Great Britain 14,000 bales
against 17,000 same time last week. Exports to
France 9,000 bales against 5,000 same time last
week. Exports to other foreign ports 6,000 bales
against 5,000 same time last week. Total export
for four days to all European ports 29,000 bales
against 27,000 same time last week. Middling
upland, 10k, laid down in Liverpool per steamer.
NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 22.
Middling upland, 101, laid down by sailing
vessels.
London, England, 1868-12-24

MARRIAGE OF THE KING OF BAVARIA.

The marriage of the only daughter of the Czar, the
Grand Duchess Maria, with the King of Bavaria, is now
finally decided upon. The Liberte says that the religious
difficulty has at length been disposed of—the Grand
Duchess will accept the Catholic faith. Hitherto, none
of the Imperial Family of Russia has abandoned the
orthodox religion of the country. An envoy has been
sent to Rome to arrange this conversion.
London, England, 1868-12-24

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty'the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1868-12-24

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OCTAVIIIS IVIGRAM,
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NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment
of FIRE PREMIUMS falling duo at Christmas will
expire on the 9th of January. •
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.

The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of ls. 6cl. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corpofation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
F.Ls :7'MING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Rever,icmary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum
assured.

Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on ono
Life.

This Corporation affords to the Asrured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
' nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-24

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
ham-rise. instituted in 1861.
Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for persons over
20 years of age and above the pauper class, who aro hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease.
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted.
The Home was opened in September, 1863; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections
in May and November. Forms of application may be ob-
tained from the Secretary.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
ED WD. WEAVER, Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.
London, England, 1868-12-24

AMERICA.

President Johnson's Message caused a panic amongst
the holders of American bonds, but the action of Congress
has dissipated all alarm. The quotations have recovered
all that was lost, and, in addition, have risen considerably.
The Senate, after declining to hear Mr. Johnson's
Message, has consented to the reading, leaving it to be
understood that the first refusal was merely a vindication
of the dignity of the Legislature of the nation. We shall
now probably hear no more of repudiation. The Americans
have decisively rejected it, and of all material securities
none is greater than the fact that the greater part of the
debt is owing to the people of the United States them-
selves. The savings banks of New York alone hold bonds
to the value of forty-nine million dollars.
If, as unfortunately seems probable, Mr. Reverdy
Johnson's recall be decided upon, it is reported that Mr.
Stanton will succeed him. So far as England is con-
cerned, this will not be an auspicious commencement of
General Grant's Presidency. On the Alabama question
Mr. Stanton is vehemently anti-English, is not disposed
to accept any compromise, but to insist upon the
letter of Mr. Seward's Original demand. It is also thought
likely that Mr. E. B. Washburne will supersede General
Dix at Paris, and that Mr. Motley, the historian, will be
the. Ambassador at Vienna. As to the Cabinet, Mr. Adams
is spoken of as the successor to Mr. Seward, and Senator
Sherman is assigned to the Finance Department. The
appointment of Mr. Adams as Foreign Secretary is in all
respects to be desired. He would be likely to devote more
attention to the great work of establishing good relations
with England, and less to advantageous bargains for
volcanoes and desert islands, than the present Minister.
The Mr. Washburne spoken of as the new Ambassador at
Paris is not the diplomatist who got into trouble in
Paraguay.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

TIIE BALLOT.

Mr. Cardwell has followed his chief on the ques-
tion of the Ballot. Like-the Premier, the Secretary
for War prefers open to secret voting, but, like the
Premier, he considers that the first and most essential
requisite is freedom of voting. Therefore, if open
be inconsistent with free voting, it is the first that
will have to give way. There can be no doubt that
the new Ministry, while declining to bring in a
Ballot measure on their own account, mean to offer
no opposition to it if introduced by a private mem-
ber, and, if we mistake not, will give it an actual
support.
London, England, 1868-12-24

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Dec. 24.

It is stated that Baron Prokesch-Osten, the
Austrian Internuncio at the Porte, has been per-
mitted to resign his post.

AMERICA.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.

According to Messrs. Neill Brother's report the
receipts at all ports for the past four days have
been 5,000 bales against 43,000 same time last
week. Exports to Great Britain 14,000 bales
against 17,000 same time last week. Exports to
France 9,000 bales against 5,000 same time last
week. Exports to other foreign ports 6,000 bales
against 5,000 same time last week. Total export
for four days to all EuroPean ports 29,000 bales
against 27,000 same time last week. Middling
upland, 10k, laid down in Liverpool per steamer.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22.
Middling upland, 10i, laid down by sailing
vessels.
London, England, 1868-12-24

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2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth-
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stamp.
London, England, 1868-12-24

THE 4, bUN" NEWSPAPER.—G. R. GLENIE
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London, England, 1868-12-24

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
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Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
established at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall-mall.--Hon.
Sec., L Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1868-12-24

CEUTA V. GIBRALTAR.

"R. A.," writing from Woolwich, does not ap-
prove of Admiral Grey's proposal to exchange
Gibraltar for Ceuta. Spain has no less right to
Ceuta than we have to Gibraltar; if we gave up the
second we ought to give up the first. The climate
and the water supply of Ceuta are bad. It would be
very difficult to erect a pier there, or to defend the
place against attack. On the other hand, "B. A."
holds that a very small expense would make Gibraltar
impregnable.
London, England, 1868-12-24

MR. MILL ON THE TREATMENT OP CRIMINALS.

Mr. ➢fill has given his opinion on the best manner
in which professional criminals may be dealt with by
the police. He lays great stress on the importance
of making efforts to " root out " the receivers of
stolen goods. "Without receivers these professional
thieves could not exist, and casual cases might easily
be dealt 'with. The law in respect to the detection of
these receivers is at fault. Mr. Mill is of opinion that
it 'would be beneficial to change the practice
which .prevails. of not putting questions to the
prisoner, and' in doing this to avoid the evils of the
French system, where the judge, instead of the
counsel, interrogates. To place those who have com-
pleted the term of their sentence under police
surveillance would not, he thinks, be wise, and the
ends of justice would be better answered by other
means. One point which Mr. Mill. insists upon is,
that no one in the police force should be allowed to
receive money from private individuals. This rule,
rigorously enforced, would, he things, effect
a great deal. He objects to the plan of
employing policemen for private purposes,
because they - mist neglect their general work
if they are paid extra for particular services.
Perquisites exercise a.most pernicious influence, and.
Mr. Mill believes that they have acted in an inju-
rious manner on the moral character of the police
force. The best men, at the least, fear the prevalence
of this system, and these are apt to get discontented,
and leave the force when opportunity offers. A
complete change of system must take place in order
to remedy existing evils and to remove the abuses
which prevail in some quarters.
London, England, 1868-12-24

AUSTRIA.

The Posen Journal states that the concessions demanded
by the Diet of Galicia in September last, and which were
then declared to be inadmissible, are about to be accorded
to the Poles. The Emperor himself has now become the
friend of the divided nation. The Polish deputies without
exception gave their support to the Military Bill, and the
Emperor has declared his belief that the remarkable success
of that measure was largely owing to their assistance. In
accordance with Francis Joseph's desire, every effort will
be made to induce the German majority in the Reichsrath
to withdraw their opposition to the Polish claims. Serious
attempts will also be made to establish an agreement with
the Czechs.
London, England, 1868-12-24

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of their three entirely NEW PRINCIPLES of construction for
security Safes and Doors.—See Report in List of Prices.
London, England, 1868-12-24

SCIENTIFIO AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS.
ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library,
and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant as-
sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obe-
lisks, Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights,
&c., in Italian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze' Derby-
shire Spar, &c. Imported and manufactured by JAMES
TENNANT, Mineralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand,
W.C., London.
Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS,
MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition
of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they will greatly facili-
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GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500
guineas each.

PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and
MINERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at
149, Strand.
London, England, 1868-12-24

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-24

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
ROYAL INSURANCE BUILDINGS,
Lombard-street, London, and Liverpool.
EPITOME of ANNUAL REPORT for 1867.
The " ROYAL" has never had a larger body of Constituents
than now.
FIRE BRANCH,
PREMIUMS in 1867
being a larger revenue than in any preceding
year.
LOSSES by Fire in 1867. £460,553
£292,125
NET PROFITS, after paying all losses and ex-
penses £56,873
LIFE BRANCH.
Annual Average of new business in 1865-6-7 £Bol,ooo
Do. during previous Quinquennium £688,000
Amount added to Life Reserves in 1867 £128,583
LIFE PROPOSALS now effected will participate in the
increased share of Profits recently conceded to Policy-
holders.
PERCY M. DOVE, Manager and Actuary.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
August, 1868.
London, England, 1868-12-24

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
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manufacturer,

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London, England, 1868-12-24

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITUTION.

President—Rev. CANON DALN.
CONTRincrTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are oar•
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon.
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, E. C. ; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.O.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1868-12-24

President-I-His Grace the Duke of BrccLEucH, K.G.

This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to
establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is
wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions
and legacies.

It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be-
tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the
benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of
containing several hundred more beds had the Committee
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contributions are received by their banker; Messrs.
Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs.
Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ;
Hordes and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and
Co.; Smith, Pay6d, and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Williams,
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners-street ; and at
the Hospital from 10 till D.
London, England, 1868-12-24

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London, England, 1868-12-24

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MR. WEBB, Surgeon-Dentist, Author of "The
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London, England, 1868-12-24

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London, England, 1868-12-24

LONDON AND NORTH - WESTERN
RAILWAY.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

RETURN TICKETS from and to all Stations on the London
and North-Western Railway where they can usually be obtained,
issued on WEDNESDAY, 23d December, and intervening days,
will be available for Return on any day up to. and including
THURSDAY, the 31st December.

A similar Extension of Time will also be,,allorei-tor lAttnlY
Tickets to and from Scotland,
The Trains on Christmas Day will Run as on Sunday, with the
addition of the 7.15 a.m. Irish Mail Train from Euston, the 7.31
a.m. Day Mail Train from Euston (with its Birmingham connec-
tions. viz., the 9.40 a.m. Rugby to Wolverhampton, and the 9.35
a.m, Birmingham to Stafford), and the 6.15 a.m. Up Mail from
Dublin due at Euston at 6.25 p.m.
The 7.30 a.m. Down Day Mail from Euston will be due at Car-
lisle at 5.45 p.m., and passengers for Scotland will go forward by
the Caledonian, Glasgow, and South-Western, and North British
Trains, at the same times as on week days.
W. CAWKWELL, General Manager.
Euston Station, London, December, 1863.
London, England, 1868-12-24

nium HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
It. —Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee
APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
Hospital •is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to ont-patients who aro treated without letters of
recommendation.

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-24

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC Surra, K.H., F.R.S.
Policids payable during Life—lndisputable—Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.

HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.

THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.—Every Policy effected with this Society by the
31st inst. will have the advantage of one year in every Annual
Bonus.

The Directors give notice that the Policies of the Society be-
come Indisputable, and are relieved of all conditions (except
payment of the annual premiums), when they have remained
unchallenged for five years, and the life assured has completed
his 30th year.

The bonus additions allotted by the Society are highly satisfac-
tory. In a recent claim the addition to a £l,OOO assurance, dated
1815, amounted to £l,OlO, making the total payment £2,010.
CHARLES INGALL, Actuary.
No. 39, King-street, Cheapside,
London, December, 1868.