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London, England, 1868-12-29

INDIAN MEDICAL SERVICE.
India Office, let December, 1868.
IVOTICE is Hereby Given, that an examination
11 of Candidates for 20 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 applicati n at the Military Department, India
Office, Westminster, S.W.
T. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-29

London: William Te,gg, Pancras-lane, Cheapside.

Just published, price ls. 6d., by post ls. Bd., the Second Edition,
with Addenda., containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks,
REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
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London, England, 1868-12-29

THE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES
of CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-

road.
Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continuo the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Puller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs. Ooutts and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Watorloo-bridge-road, S E.
London, England, 1868-12-29

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Groat Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing;
370 children.

£l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, E.C. ; and by
WILLIAM WTLLI A MS, Secretary.
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London, England, 1868-12-29

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London, England, 1868-12-29

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.

THIS EVENING, at 7, SLASHER &CRASHER: Messrs Atkins,
Vaughan, G. Vincent, 4t:c.: Mies Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which, at 7.45, THE YELLOW PASSPORT : Messrs. H
Ne • tile, G. Vincent, E. Atkins, H. Vaughan, H. Cooper, and H.
Wigan; Mesdames Furtado, Lennox Grey, and Caulfield ,

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the. Management of Miss M. Oliver.
Tills EVENING, at A LOVIN(; CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To he followed by THE RISE AND FALL OF
't ICH ARD III.; or, A New Front to an Old Dicky: Mr. Dewar
klr. Danvers: Miss Collinson, and Miss M. Oliver. To con•
:Jude with THE ULOCRIMAKER'S HAT.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss MarieWiltonl

THIS EVENING, TAME CATS: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Blakeley, Montgomery. and Bancroft; Mrs. Buckingham White,
Miss C. Addison, and Miss 11: arie Wilton. After which, WHO
SPEAKS FIRST Messrs. Montague and Blakeley ; Miss C.
Addison.
London, England, 1868-12-29

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

GUA. AMARELLA. restores the Human Hair
ll_ to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
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in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.
London, England, 1868-12-29

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THEATRE-ROYAL DRUP,Y-LANE.
dole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING, at 7. MY WIFE S OUT. Followed by the
Grand Pantomime, PUSS IN BOOTS. Commence at 7.
London, England, 1868-12-29

ELECTION PETITIONS.

.. list has been published of all the election peti-
tions known to have been presented up to the time of
publication. There are ninety-nine members whose
election is . challenged—fifty-two of them Liberals,
forty-seven Conservatives. Seventy-six English,
seventeen Irish, four Scotch, and two Welsh mem-
bers are petitioned against.
London, England, 1868-12-29

LAMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN
EFFECT UAL REMEDY, without confining the
bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant,
is admitted to be the best medicine for immediately re-
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druggists, in bottles, 131 d., and three quantities in one,
2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth-
matic Balsam. The name and address aro engraved on the
stamp. .
London, England, 1868-12-29

CUBA.

The Legitimate forces have been defeated in the battle
which took place at Las Minas. Important despatches
which had been prepared in Havannah for transmission
to the New York press, were held back by the Cuban
Government—a significant symptom—but the truth oozed
out. The Spanish General had 1,500 infantry, 200 cavalry,
and eight guns. The conflict, which was desperate, lasted
all day, and at night the regular troops retreated at all
points. An insurgent general was, however, captured
London, England, 1868-12-29

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern
Railway Terminus, King's Cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY tho QUEEN.
Vice-Patron—
His Highness r
Grace
the the
Duke
uPrinceeof
B
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et
tr. WALES,
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President—Hisßol
ya Ga
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 Govwroors' orders,
is
wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions
and legacies.
It affords relief to a largo number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average nuraber 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.
Hansom, and Co., Abchureh-lane • also by Messrs.
Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs.
andan CC00..;; Drummondßansom
an d and
co Cvoar.e;s
Brown.c o uts
Hurries
Co.; Smith, Payl.o, and Co.; Barc:lay nd'eGor;GWarnoitedlltlaCanion.S(l,
D3acon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners-etreet ; 4nd at
the ,Hospital :ma 10 till b.

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.
Established 31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.

2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.

A new wing to the Hospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election.
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex-
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary.
10, .Poultry4Locion, LQ., 6optember, 1868.
London, England, 1868-12-29

Births.
LEGH—On Christmas-day, at 33, Belgravia-scrle're'
wife of WJ. Legh, Esq., M.P ,of a daughter. wilt/
LOBB —On the 27th inst., at Field,House,. Harrow./ tile
of Harry Lobb, Esq., of twins—sons.
MixANDREw—On the 27th inst.. at Westwood
Essex, the wire of Wm. Macandrew, Esq., of a SG°.
Marriages. 1, 1,111
BELCHER—BEARD —0 n the 26th inst., at the paris- cptV
Kensington, the Rev. Henry Belcher, 11,1.A.t,t°
rifle Emilie, second d tighter of John Beard, DK' Otte
THORN —P UDNER —On the 24th inst., at. St. Georg°':'veaanti
over-square, William Edmond Thorn, of 70, arc'Ater"
street, Grosvenor-square, to Jane, youngest daub
Richard Pudner, Devonshire.
Deaths.
ANNING —On tho 27th inst., William Aiming,
C
Stockwell Villas, Clapham-road, aged 63. „ „„fel34,
BINDER—On the 27th inst., at 97, Park-stroet,
square, Joseph Binder, Esq., aged 82; and o'l
suddenly, Joseph. his eldest son, aged 46. ratjtol4,
GROVE--On the 22d inst., John Grove, Esqo",„o*.eol'
Buckinghamshire, and 6, Henrietta-street,
square, aged 94. 11°C
Homml —At Heavitree, near Exeter, Captain if' '
R.N., aged 74. ,10fj1
HUMPHERY—On the 27th inst., at 2, The CodarS,
John Humphery, Esq., aged 43.
London, England, 1868-12-29

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.

THIS EVENING, at 7, SL %SHER eiCRASHER: Messrs Atkins,
Vaughan, 0. Vincent, &e. ; Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which, at 7.45, THE YELLOW PASSPORT : Messrs. 11
Ice file, G. Vincent, E. Atkins, 11. Vaughan, H. Cooper, and 11.
Wigan; Mesdames Furtado, Lennox Grey, and Caulfield

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss M. Oliver.
THIS EVENING, at 7.!;0, A LOVINI4 CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To be followed by THE RISE AND FALL OF
IC II ARD III.; or, A New Front to an Old Dicky: Mr. Dewar
Mr. Danvers; Miss Collinson, and Miss M. Oliver. To con•
elude with THE ()LOCK M AKER'S HAT.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL TIIN:ATRE.
Under the Management of Miss MarieWilton'

TUTS EVENING, TAME CATS: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Blakeley, Montgomery. and Bancroft; Mrs. Buckingham White,
Miss C. Addison, and Miss arie Wilton. After which, WHO
SPEAKS FIRST ! Messrs. Montague and Blakeley ; Miss C.
Addison.
London, England, 1868-12-29

LOSSES.: AT SEA AND THEIR PREVENTION.

Admiral Elliot has addressed a letter to the Daily
News respecting the total loss of the steamship
Hibernia) which foundered from an accident to her
screw propeller occasioning a dangerous leak. This
is no uncommon disaster in merchant ships, and very
recently the Columbia lost her screw propeller in a
gale. Admiral Elliot strongly urges the necessity of
employing-the hydraulic engine, by means of which
vessels might be effectually protected from the effects
of any leak. These- accidents to the screw and screw
shaft generally occur from heavy pitching in bad_
weather, but the hydraulic engine is not effected by
heavy motion. In case of a leak, howevef, in a
vessel of 200-horse power, the hydraulic engine
would discharge 400 tons of water a minute from
the hold, and the discharge-pipe is too large to be
choked. Admiral Elliot asserts also that the
hydraulic engine would be invaluable as a means of
preventing collisions, by giving the power to stop the
ship within her own length. It would also be useful
in extinguishing fire. Finally, its adoption would
lessen the cost of construction.
THE " PROVINCE OF HOUSES."

The annual report of Sir John Thwaites's Parlia-
ment, otherwise the Metropolitan Board of Works,
shews what a prodigious city London has become.
The new sewers are 82 miles in length, and these
drain an area of 117 square miles, the result being
such a marked improvement in the condition of the
Thames, that fish were seen during the late hot
summer' where just ten years ago the river was so
foetid that hundreds of tons of chloride 4f lime had
to be thrown in by way of destroying the horrible odour.
The Thames Embankment is fast approaching com-
pletion, and its cost may be imagined when we state
that the sum paid for only one section is nearly a
quarter of a million. The new street from Black-
friars Bridge to the Mansion House, about three-
fifths of a mile in length, has involved compensation
for property to the amount of very nearly two
millions. Two new parks, one in Finsbury, one in
Southwark, have been made, each costing over
£50,000. Since the formation of the Boardi more
than 1,300 new streets have been sanctioned, 200 of
which were during last year. Finally, the Board has
a very respectable debt, amounting to nearly seve-
millions
London, England, 1868-12-29

PENNY READINGS.

The Solicitors' Journal contains some observations
on the confused state of the law as applied to the use
of public rooms for reading purposes. In many cases
clergymen and trustees have declined to allow school-
rooms and vestry-halls to be used for penny readings
fearing that they would be subjected to penalties if the
readings were enlivened by music, as they generally
are. The arguments of the Solicitors' Journal tend to
chew that there is no occasion for these fears, and that
the real question is whether or not there. has been an
habitual keeping to the purpose of public music. If
this test be applied, it will be seen that the statute
does not apply to the case of penny readings that are
enlivened by nmsic, in a place that is devoted to
scholastic or parochial purposes, for the first-men-
tioned use is only incidental.
London, England, 1868-12-29

i‘iICOLL, HAIRCUTTER to H.R.H. Prince
of Wales, 40, Glasshouse-street, Regent-street.

TRICHANOPHRON.

Invented by Nicoll. The best preparation in the world for the
Hair. No lady or gentleman should be without it.
Sold in Bottles, 2s. 6d.

Hair Restored and Baldness Prevented by
NICOLL'S ELECTRIC HAIR REGENERATOR
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
In Bottles, 2s. 6d.
NICOLL'S GOLDEN TINCTURE FOR LADIES.
For giving a Brilliant Golden Shade to Hair of any colour, in
Bottles, 3s. 6d. each.
NICOLL'S CELEBRATED DEPILATORY.

For removing superflons Hair. Sent free to any part of the
three kingdoms on receipt of 20 postage stamps. P. 0.0. payable
at Vigo-street, Regent-street.
LADIES' CHIGNON FRIZETTES, in every Shade, Colour,
and-Size, from ls. to 2s. 6d.
SHAMPOOING, BRUSHING by MACHINERY, charge 6d.
London, England, 1868-12-29

NEW WRIT.

On the motion of Mr. Glyn, a new writ was
ordered to issue for Louth, in the room of the Hon.
C. Fortescue.

Lord BURY called the attention of the house to
the inconvenience attending the process of re-elect-
ing members of Parliament on their accepting
office under the Crown, and gave notice that on
the reassembling of Parliament he:should move the
repeal of that section of the act of Queen Anne,
which rendered re-election under such circum-
stances necessary.

On the motion of Mr. GLYN, writs were also
ordered to issue for Clare, in the room of Sir C.
O'Loughlin, Judge Advocate General ; for Wigton
Burghs, in the room of Mr. Young, Solicitor-
General for Scotland ; for Kerry, in the room of
Lord Castlerosse, Vice-Chamberlain of the Royal
Household, ; for Kildare, in the room of Lord 0 Elio
Fitzgerald, Controller of the Household; for Mal-
low, in the room of Mr. Sullivan, Attorney-General
for Ireland ; for Clackmannon, in the room of Mr.
Adam, one of the Lords of the Treasury; for West-
meath, in the room of Colonel Greville Nugent,
Groom-in-Waiting to the Queen ; and for Hawick,
in the .10001 of Mr. Trevelyan, one of the Lords of
the Admiralty.
Oa the motion of Colonel S. KNOx, a new writ
was ordered to issue for South Derbyshire, in the
room of Sir F. Gressley, deceased.
London, England, 1868-12-29

REPUDIATION.

It is strange that foreign Governments will persist in a
financial policy which no individual would venture to enter
upon without being prepared for a total collapse of credit.
The Portuguese Government has broken faith with capi-
talists who have embarked in railways, and the immediate
result is that Portugal is unable to raise money in any
European capital. In Spain even the proinise of justice to
foreign bondholders has been secured only by the revolution,
and hence the loan which is now required has not
been realised to the extent of one quarter. The holders of
Greek securities have not received a shilling for forty
years. The enormous sums required for war preparations
must in consequence be raised in Greece. Through the
mere fear of repudiation, America has to pay twice the
interest required of England. These Governments are
more foolish than the village shopkeeper, for he knows
that he must meet his obligations or put up the shutters.
London, England, 1868-12-29

aRITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM,
LIP Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise).
Instituted 1827.
Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of
destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions,
and of all denominations, whose parents were once in
prosperous circumstances.
One hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In-
stitution ; ample room for about 30 more.
Increased support Indispensable, as this Charity is not
endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary
assistance.
Subscribers and the public are invited to inspect the
Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and
its peculiar claims.
The last Report can be obtained on application to the
Secretary.
THOS. TILSON, Chairman.
MM.
iCHAS. LEA M.A.
AUBREY Q. PRIG A M.A.,} 11°' 15C8*
London, England, 1868-12-29

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
_ll are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship. •
150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing;
370 children.

Zl5 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, E.C.•, and by
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1868-12-29

THE REDUCTION OF THE ROYAL MARINES.

The proposed reduction of the Royal Marines is
causing great excitement in professional circles. The
Times publishes two letters in which the step is strongly
censured. " A Captain R.N." writes that a marine
is not only a good soldier, but more than half a
sailor; after three years' service on board ship he is
fit for anything. It would be far better to reduce
the second battalions of the first twenty-five
regiments, and let )lalta, Gibraltar, the Cape, Bermuda,
and Halifax, and all home ports if necessary,
be garrisoned by artillery and marines, the
latter taking their turn of sea duty once a year in
the squadrons on the station, in order to keep up
their nautical knowledge. The writer has not the
smallest faith in the Naval Reserve, and describes it
as an imaginary force kept up at an expense of nearly
half a million a year. "C. C.," writing on the same
subject, proposes that the whole division of Marines
at Woolwich shall be transported to the colonies,
and that the barracks shall be given up to the
Household troops. Neither writer seems to contem-
plate the contingency of withdrawing our troop?
from the colonies as well as reducing the marines.
London, England, 1868-12-29

ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE.

On the motion of Mr. AYRTON, the house at its
rising adjourned until:the 16th of February.
Mr. ACLAND gave notice that he should bring
forward his motion on local taxation on the 7th of
March.

Mr. O'BRIEN gave notice that on the reassemb-
ling of Parliament he should move for leave to
bring in a bill to promote the purchase of small
freeholds in Ireland.

Mr. GOURLAY gave notice to move for leave to
bring in a bill relative to the funds of trades'
unions.

➢ir. CHARLET gave notice of his intention to call
the ottention of the house to the condition of
women and children engaged in brick-making.
An HON. MEMBER, on tile part of Mr. Torrens,
gave notice of a question relative to the building
of dispensaries under the Act of 1867.
The House then adjourned.

LUXURIANT AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR.-MRS. S. A.
ALLEN'S WORLD'S HAIR RESTORER OR DRESSINC never fails to
quickly restore Grey or Faded Hair to its youthful colour and
beauty, and with the first application a beautiful gloss and de
lightful fragrance is given to the Hair. It stops the Hair from
falling off. It prevents baldness. It promotes luxuriant growth;
it causes the Hair to grow thick and strong. It removes all
dandruff. It contains neither oil nor dye. In large Bottles
Prioe Six Shillings. Sold by most Chemists and Perfumers
Depot, MIS, High Holbarn

The quotation 01 gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 251. 20c. per £1 sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English Stint price of
►ie.lo4d. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold is-about 1 10th per cent. dearer in London than In
144
London, England, 1868-12-29

EXPLANATION

Barometer corrected and reduced to 32 deg. at sea level. The
letter r, rising ; f, falling ; s, steady—indicates direction of motion
of the mercury within last 14 hours. Thermometer exposed in
shade. Extreme Force with its Direction during las: 24 hour'.
Z.—calm. Weather : b.—blue sky ; c.—clouds. detached ; fog;
h.—hail ; I.—lightning ; m.—misty, hazy ; ix—overcast, dull ; t—
rain ; s.—snow ; I.—thunder. Rain-fall, snow or hail (melted)
daring last 24 hours. Sea disturbance.
London, England, 1868-12-29

LAMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN
EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the
bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant,
is admitted to be the best medicine for immediately re-
lieving coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and inci-
pient consumption. It frequently cures persons whom the
faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably allays the
ticking which provokes frequent coughing. In approach-
ing consumption its effects are truly beneficial. Persons
deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffoca-
tion, may depend on relief in a few minutes after taking it.
Prepared only and sold by VAT, LAMBELIT, ,Chemist, 8,
King-William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by all
druggists, in bottles, 13-id., and three quantities in one,
2e. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth-
matic Balsam. The name and address aro engraved on the
stamp.
London, England, 1868-12-29

ROYAL AMPHITHEATP.E AND CIRCUS, IIOLBORN.

THIS EVENING, The Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
of 50 Horses; also M. Avolo, Alfred Bradbury, 31. Clifton,
Captain Austin, Miss Carrie, and samwell's Performing Dogs.

CHRISTY MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and :Saturdays, at 3 and S all the year ruuud.

ROYAL AL El AMBR A PALACE. THREE BALLETS,
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. is. Box-office
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-Falk, OPEN daily (ex
cept Sundays). Admission, ls.; on Monday s, 6d.; Children
under twelve, 6,1.
London, England, 1868-12-29

WORKING MEN'S EXCHANGES

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Some suggestions have been made by a member
of council of the Working Men's Club and Institute
Union, Strand, which are worthy of notice. One of the
difficulties is the want of education in the unem-
ployed class for whom the exchange is required. The
rant of funds among working men to establish and
keep such exchanges will also be found difficult to
surmount. It is proposed that a general system of
registration and local offices bt adopted, and
among supplementary methods it is said that
reading-rooms may he established for the
working men.- The Peabody trustees might also
find it desirable to establish a common meeting-place
in all their premises, by forming a library for the
inmates. Such meeting-rooms might be made clubs
and labour registers at the same time. Another plan is
suggested with respect to the poor employed in the
metropolitan workhouses—that the daily newspaper
may be put before them, so that they may see what
opportunities of work may pi,sent themselves. The
exp.ense of this arrangement would not be sreat,
What-WI AdVantaMiltialikLbajacalCillaa.....and-

wouta be a valuable means of restoring the unem-
ployed to labour.

TRADES UNIONISM IN SCOTLAND.

We are sorry to find that trades unionism is
assuming its most objectionable form in Scotland.
A few.days ago a case of " rattening " occurred at
Greenock,- and since then a worse instance has been
exhibited. A number of the pitmen in connection
with the Glasgow Ironstone Company have been out
on strike for more than twenty weeks. Several
men, however, disapproved of the strike, and con-
tinued their work. The unionists on strike were much
incensed at this, and since in their opinion no
measures are too severe for "blacknobs," two of
them lay in wait for one of the miners at work near
Maryhill, and beat him with life-preservers on the
head. Unfortunately, they have not vet been
secured.
London, England, 1868-12-29

DISTRESS• IN THE EAST-END OF LONDON.

Distress is again being felt in the East-end dis-
tricts, and although in Poplar and other parishes
there is a decrease in the out-of-door relief, it is only
in the figures of last year—which were exceptional—
and the condition of the poor is so precarious, that
this diminution may be speedily replaced by a;large
increase. • The mildness of the weather has
contributed to keep a better condition of
the poor, and has prevented the East-end of
London from exhibiting extreme pauperism.
Among those industries which suffer the
most depression may be mentioned silk-weaving,
shipbuilding, and sugar-boiling. Since the financial
crisis of 1800 some minor trades have been in a state
of stagnation, and these employed women and chil-
dren. The East-end of London still suffers from
the effect of that panic, and will suffer for some time
to come. In Hackney, which is one of the most
prosperous of the East London parishes, there were
a few days agq no fewer than 4,800 summonses for
payment of poor rates. Lancashire never exhibited
a more deplorable state of things during the
cotton famine than can be seen in the Isle .of Dogs.
The desire for emigration is becoming stronger in
the face of all these evils. The relief committees
have resumed operations in concert, and have re-
solved to leave the chronic element of pauperism to
be dealt with by the parochial boards.
London, England, 1868-12-29

CUBA.

The Legitimate forces have been defeated in the battle
which took place at Las Minas. Important despatches
which had been prepared in Havannah for transmission
to the New York press, were held back by the Cuban
Government—a significant symptom—but the truth oozed
out. The Spanish General had 1,500 infantry, 200 cavalry,
and eight.guns. The conflict, which was desperate, lasted
all day, and at night the regular troops retreated at all
points. An insurgent general was, however, captured
London, England, 1868-12-29

SIR RICHARD MAYNE.

Forty years since, F.ir Robert Peel brought before
the House of Commons a scheme for the better
watching of the metropolis by an organised staff of
policemen. His proposal was met by a cry of " un-
English "from those whose arguments against any-
thing new may be summed up in that phrase. But
he carried his bill, and the force of " Peelers " was
established. A head was found for the new organi-
sation in the. person of a " quiet " but energetic
young barrister, the son of an Irish judge, hight
Richard Mayne, who has held the situation of First
Commissioner of Police till his death, just announced.
He has not been very popular of late, it is true.
But his services as organiser were invaluable when
Scotland-yard first sprang into existence. His work,
too, in managing the Exhibition arrangements in
1851 was well done. Of late, however, ago and
feebleness have crept over him. An abscess was too
much for his strength; under it he has succumbed.
Sir Richard Mayne was the fourth son of the Hon.
Edward Mayne, judge of the Court of Queen's Bench
in Ireland from 1817 to 186, and was descended
from a branch of an old Kentish family which settled
in Fermanagh and Monaghan in the reign of Queen
Elizabeth. He was born in Dublin in 1706, and
married in 1831 Miss Georgiana, eldest daughter of
Mr. Thomas Carvick, of Wyke, Yorkshire, who
survives him, and by whom he leaves four sons and
two daughters. His eldest son, Captain Richard C.
Mayne, R.N., C. 8., is at present at Rio, commanding
her Majesty's ship Nassau.
London, England, 1868-12-29

GIBRALTAR. V. CEUTA.

Major-General Walpole writes to the Times a
letter, in which he entirely disagrees with Admiral
Grey upon the proposed exchange of Gibraltar for
Ceuta. General Walpole says : "Itis an axiom
of engineers that all fortifications constructed
by art without natural defences must yield in a
given time to an attacking force of sufficient
strength, if properly provided with the means
of attack. Now, the peculiarity of Gibraltar
is that the land front, the only part open to
regular approaches, is impregnable in consequence
of its natural defences ; a large portion of the sea
front is equally unassailable ; the portion of the sea
wall which, being artificial, might be breached, is so
protected that an assault would be extremely diffi-
cult from causes which it is not necessary to state in
detail here, and this portion of the works might and
should be still more effectually fortified by iron turrets
and other means. Ceuta, on the other hand, could not
possibly be made as strong as Gibraltar either on
its land or sea fronts, nor would it be sufficiently
garrisoned with double the number that would suffice
for Gibraltar, and, moreover, the expense of such
works as might be constructed to strengthen the
.place would be enormous, and no matter what expense
was incurred, it would still be liable to be taken by
land if a force sufficient for the purpose were dis-
embarked, and by sea, if we lost for a time our naval
supremacy." We imagine that if the question of
abandoning Gibraltar is entertained at all, it will
not assume the form of a bargain, but of a free gift,
as in the case of Corfu.
London, England, 1868-12-29

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.

The private medical attendants of the patients are
invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1868-12-29

THE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
ll INSTITUTION.
President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1868-03-30

CONTRACIS FOR NORWAY SPARS.
Contrael Department, Admiralty, Somerset
House, March 20, .1868.
rpJE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUrtNG
k the OFFICE of LORD _HIGH ADMIRAL of the
'UNITED KINGDOI of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE-
LAND do hereby vivo Notice, that-on TUESDAY, the
11th April next, at Iwo o'clock, they will be ready to trea
with such Persons at may be willing to CONTRACT for
supplying- and delirering into Store, at her Maj ,sty's
several Dockyard;
10,95) NORWAY SPARS,
by the 81st Decemlar, 1868.
The • Spars (exct such as may be rejected) to be
exempted from the ply-ment of CnstomS duties.
A Distribution of the Spars, and the Form of the Tender
and Conditions of Contract, may be seen in the Lobby of
the Storekeeper-Geterars Department, Admiralty, Somer-
set House.

No Tender will be received after TWo o'clock on the
day of treaty, nor sill any be noticed unless the party
attends, or an agentfor him duly authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words
" Tender for Norway Spars," and must also be delivered at
the Department of the Storekceper-Goneral, Admiralty,
Somerset liouse,..aceolicianieci by a letter signed by two
responsible persons; engaging to become bound with the
person tendering in the sum of £25 per cent. on the value
for the duo performance of the Contract.
By order,
ANTONIO BRADY, '
Registrar of Contracts and Public' Securitioi.
London, England, 1868-03-30

same destination. It contains a variety of
beautiful stones, from the hardest granite to
the softest alabaster. Grifoni has a subject
which has been often treated before, but never
with greater grace and tenderness um primo
dolore—a young boy mourning the death of
his pet bird. Guglielmi has a grand marble
candelabrum, or unconventional design,
adapted for a banqueting hall, of Italian
architecture. Fusio sends a very sweet head
of our Lady, chiselled out of one of the most
exquisitely pure and translucent blocks of
marble that earth perhaps ever produced.
Tabbi has a nymph, whose coiffure might, in
its simple loveliness, wean any who care for
their appearance from the .hideous top-knots
which have of late been climbing higher and
higher up ladies' heads. As a composition,
London, England, 1868-03-30

Orders by post punctually attended to.

" rrHE SUN " NEWSPAPER.—" The Mitre"
1111. Tavern, New Church-street, near the A Ipha-ros,d, Pad-
dington. "TH » SUN " (Third Edition), containing the Latest
Sporting News, Results of Races. Latest Parliamentary Debates,
&c., can be seen as above " A 11 the year round."
* A well-selected and extensive stock of WINES, SPIRITS,
London, England, 1868-03-30

PARTRIDGE AND COOPER,
WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING STATIONERS,IB2'
TWIST-STREET (CORNER, OF CHANCERY-LANE), LONDON, E.O.
THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE
PRICES.
CARRIAGE PAID TO THE COUNTRY ON ORDERS
OVER 20s.

Per ream.
8 d.
.
Fine Cream Laid Note: a cheap paper
Superfine Cream Laid Note: much approved
Superfine Thick Cream Laid Note; especially recom-
mended
5 6
Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0
Straw Paper, " Patent;" adapted for rapid writing '
Large Commercial Note Papers ' 38., 45., 55., and 6 0
Foolscap Papers, blue or cream 10s. 6d., 12s. Gd., and 14 0
Outsides Foolscap, thick hand-made
Litter Paper for scribbling .plain, 45.; ruled ditto 4 G
Tinted Lined Note
er ,ODO
Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes 4s. 61 p , ss. 6d.,1 and 6 6
Extra Thick ditto, "Registered Secure" 9 0
Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes 4 6
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c.
COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to ls. pl. 100. Polished
steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the
prices charged by the retail houses.
An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
tion, with prices of Account roolr.s, Copying Presses, Inkstands.
Desks, Bags, &c., post free.
Stationery Cabinets Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases,
London, England, 1868-03-30

UTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION
LT IL (Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859),
14, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON,
ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free-
hold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay-
able weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted.
Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope.

EDWARD HARPER, Secretary
London, England, 1868-03-30

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
New Management.
Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. H. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, HEN AND CHICKENS. Messrs. Ashley,
Ehurne, Stephenson, and Vincent ; Mrs. Stirling and Miss L

Moore.
After which, MARTIN CHITZZLEWIT. Messrs. Ashley,
Stuart, Eburne, Romer, Geo. Vincent, Addison, Cooper, H. Wigan,
&c.; Mesdames L. Moore, E. Tarren, &c.
Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1868-03-30

ARGYLL ROOMS, WINDMILL-STREET,
Piccadilly
•
Sole Proprietor, Mr R. R. BRINELL.
This magnificent Terpsichorean and Musical Establishment,
Paving been Re-decorated in the highest style of. Italian art
by Messrs. Rubardt and other eminent artists, is NOW OPEN
for the AUTUMN SEASON. Solo Euphonion. Signor Mosca.
Solo Cornet, M. Graves. Conductor, Signor Curti.
• Doors open at half-past 8.
Admission, ls.; Reserved Seats, 2s.

STOOPING HABITS, ROUND SHOULDERS,
PIGEON CHESTS and other Deformities, are pre-
Vented and cured by wearing CHANDLER'S IMPROVED
/IYGIENIC CHEST-EXPANDING BRACE, for both sexes of all
ages. It strengthens the voice and lungs, relieves indi-
gestion, pains in the chest and back, and is especially re-
commended to children forassisting the growth, promoting
health and symmetry of figure, superseding the use of
braces and stays. Price from lOs. 6d. each.-66, Demers-
street, Oxford-street, W. Illustrated circulars forwarded.

FURNISHED HOUSES, from £2 N. to 120
per Week.—D. s. HUMPHRIES at all ticnea a
lumber of Firs--elass RE SID 4; ,lOES to behas LET. furnished
or unfurnished, or sold, more particularly in the netzhbour-
noois of sydenhun, Upplr Norwood. Forest-hill. and viol-
iiltY.—Particalars may be had at the Office, Printing House-
square.

SOUSES and APART AEN Ts WANTED, and to be LET
or SOLD, RUSTY/NS ES for DISPOSAL,
PROPERTY, FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD.
D. T. HUAPHRIES has continual applications for
~1111 descriptions of PR JPEELTY which will pay g'ood interest
/or outlay. Houses out of rep sir not objected to. T. D.
Ilutuphries can at all tiring find custo ners for all desarip-
tions of businesses. Hotels, public bola .s. , sold and
traneterr Apply, D. T. Humphries, Estate Agent, Print-
House-KU tre.

SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
'
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTRARIDES OIL, 'which
speedily produces whiskers and thickens hair. Price 3s. 6d.,
ss. Bd., and 108. (id.; sent by post for 51, 84, and 144
stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 218, High Holborn, London, and
all Chemists.

" Tale of a Hair," 6d.

)7VONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured
in one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO.
This preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few
'lours, removing the very root. Price 4s. ; sent by pDst
for 60 stamps. —2a, High Holborn, London, and all
Chemists.

Faco Powder, ls.

AIR-CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn,
London. ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING PLUM
curls Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied.
Bold at 3s. 6d., ss. 61, and 10s. 6d. • sent free for 54, 81,
And 144 stamps.—Had of all Chemists.
Advice upon all subjects of the Toilet.

GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.--
ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYE produces a perfect
colour immediately it is used. It is permanent, and per-
ectly natural in effect. Prices Bs. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s.
,„64.; sent by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps; and all
vhetniste.
London, England, 1868-03-30

THEATRE ROYAL, HA YMA.RKET.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Bnckstone.
['HIS EVENING. INTRIGUE. Mr. Howe, Mr. Kendal, Mr.
Clark, and Miss Burke.

To be followed by A HERO OF ROMANCE. Characters
by Messrs. Sothern, Buckstone, Compton, Chippendale, Rogers,
Clark, dr.c.; Mesdames Robertson, Fitzwilliam, Chippendale,
Dalton, Laws, and Danbigny.
To conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS. Mr. Chippendale,
Mr. Compton, &c.
London, England, 1868-03-30

lt °SoYleALesLsee
and
MariaSTßAND,reress,Mrs. THEATRE.Swanborough
THIS EVENING, at 7, ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Messrs. D.
James and Turner ; Mesdames Hughes and Gwynne.
Followed by TICKLISH TIMES. Mr. F. Robson.
After which, PARIS; or, Vive Lempriere : Messrs. Thorne,
James Robson, and Fenton; Mesdames Swanborough, Har-
lan,l,Johnstone, Hughes, Holt, Gwynne, &c.
To conclude pith MARRIAGE AT ANY PRICE.
London, England, 1868-03-30

YAINLLSS DENTIST.

3IESSRS. GABRIEL, DENTIsTs' (Established
laio),?-61 •
London 56, Harley-street, Cavendish-square,
64, Ludgate-hill, E.C.,
Liverpool 134, Duke-street, and
Brighton
have just published a NEW PAMPHLET explaining
their Painless System of Dentistry, and self-adhesive Artifi-
cial Teeth without springs, at MODERATE CHARGES, which
may be had free by post for four stamps.
London, England, 1868-03-30

QUEEN'S THEATRE, Long-acre.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, MARY JONES. Messrs. W. H. Stephens,
C. Wyndham, Sanger, anti Miss P. Markham.
After which will he produced a New and Original Drama,
entitled DEARER THAN LIFE. Michael Garner, Mr. J. L.
T3ole.

To conclude with the Extravaganza. LA VIVANDIERE;
or, TRUE TO THE CORPS. The Scenery by Messrs. W. and
T. Grieve, Johnson, and Assistants. Messrs. J. L. Toole, L.
Brough, and Sanger; Misses P. Markham, F. Addison, Jordan,
11lonig,omery, Heath. Sylvia, H. Everard, and H. Hodson.
Doors open at Half-past Six, commence at Seven. Acting
Manager, Mr. W. H. Liston.
Box-office open daily from Ten till Four.
London, England, 1868-03-30

CONTRACT FOR PIG IRON.

Contract Department, Admiralty,
Somerset House, March 23, 1868.
THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING
the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the
UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE-
LAND do Hereby Give Notice that, on T UESDAY, the
7th of April next, at Two o'clock, they will be ready to
treat with such persons as may be willing to CONTRACT
for supplying and delivering into store at her Majesty's
several dockyards
600 Tons of Soft Melting PIG IRON,
according to a distribution which, with a form of the
tender and conditions of contract, may be seen in the lobby
of the Stdrekeeper-Geueral's Department, Admiralty,
Somerset House.

No tender will to received after Two o'clock on the day
of treaty, nor will any be noticed unless the party attends,
or an agent for him duly authorised in writing.
Every tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty,. and bear in the left-hand corner the words,
•" Tender,lox ;Pig Rep," anti must 'also be delivered at the
Department of the Stoiekeieper,Clenoral, . Admiralty,
Somerset , }louse, accompanied by a letter, signed by two
responsible persons, engaging to become bound with the
person tendering in the sum of £25 per cent. on the valurs,
for the due performance of the contract.
By order.
ANTONIO BRADY,
Registrar of Contracts and Public Securities.
London, England, 1868-03-30

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Superfine Cream Laid Note: much approved 4 0
Superfine Thick Cream Laid Note; especially recom-
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Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0
Straw Paper, " Patent ;" adapted for rapid writing
Large Commercial Note Papers 35., 45., 55., and 6 0
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Tinted Lined Note five quires ls. 6d., or 5 6
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Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes 4 6
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, ac.
COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to is. per 100. Polished
steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the
prices charged by the retail houses.
An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
tion, with prices of Account "looks, Copying Presses, Inkstands,
Stationery Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases, Desks, Bags, &c., post free.
London, England, 1868-03-30

OARDIGAN JACKETS made expressly for Bar
N..) use, Warm and Elastic, from ss. 6d. each, for
Ladies' anal Gentlemen's use. WILLIAM lIOLDICII
and Co., LICENSED VICTUALLERS' DRAPERS, 105, Fleet-
street, City, and No. 5, The Pavement, Clapham-common.