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The Sun.
London, England, 1868-12-16

DISESTABLISIIMENT.

." What does disestablishment mean ?" asks the " Ikw, after all, is the Church to be
left ?" And the question is not an easy one to
answer. What power, for instance, is the State to
exercise over the Church after it is disendowed, either
in Privy Council or by Parliament ? What kind of
body is to govern the Church ? Our Convocations
here have not been so very successful that we should
care to leave the Church at their tender mercy.
And so the Conservative journals are crying out for
answers—which they do not get—to questions which
they are perpetually putting. Mr. Bonamy Price,
who defeated Mr. Rogers seine months ago for the
chair of Political Economy at Oxford, writes to the
Times in quite a lugubrious strain on the matter. He
is specially concerned about the "residuum of Pro-
testants." "Is it necessary," he asks, " that the
residuum of Protestants should be totally disor-
ganised, and their Church, their association, com-
pletely swept away ? When the Reformation dises-
tablished the Roman Catholics it did not disorganise
them ; it did not leave them a mass of broken-up
and shattered individuals, for the very plain reason
that their Church, their relations with one another as
members of a society, were constructed not by the
State, but by themselves." Disestablishment, Mr.
Price contends, will destroy every social relation of
the Protestant Episcopalians. -" Is it ecmitable. iq ii
politic, that the !':established Catholics in
Ireland should be a compact and united society,
and that the disestablished Protestants should be
made by law a rope of sand ? " _ Mr.
Price suggests that the Church should not be
totally, but only partially disendowed. He proposes
that the bishops shall be excluded from the Lords ;
that they shall be reduced by any number ; that
deans shall be abolished ; the minimum of endow-
ment reserved for Protestants ; but " let not Parlia-
ment perform an act unprecedented in Insto__.tic -- übs-
cilluA n. Church. of whatever kind. to atoms,"
London, England, 1868-12-16

A NEW ItEFOBM BILL.

The Morning Advertiser has "substantial reasons
for believing that as soon as the new writs are
moved notice will be given by the representative
of an important constituency, who holds independent
Liberal opinions, that immediately upon Parliament
reassembling in February, he intends asking leave to
introduce a bill repealing the ratepaying clauses of
Mr. Disraeli's Reform Act of last session, and re-
enacting those provisions which the Legislature abro-
gated with respect to the hitherto existing electoral
rights of compound householders. The bill has been
carefully prepared."

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London, England, 1868-12-16

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London, England, 1868-12-16

LONDON GAZETTE-LAST EVENING•

WAR OFFICE, PALL MALL, 1)=. 15.
Commissariat Department--Deputy-Assistant Commis-
sary-General Charles Davis O'Cunnor to be Assistant
Commissary-General.
Chaplains' Department—The Rev. D. Arthur to be chap-
lain of tho third class.
London, England, 1868-12-16

MR. MILL ON THE ELECTIONS.

From his retreat at Avignon, Mr. John Stuart
Mill indites a letter on the elections to the working
men of Chelsea. These had sent to him a letter
expressive of their regret at the absence from the
HousA of Commons of so deep and profound a
thinker and so holiest a politician as himself. In
reply, Mr. Mill speaks of the great pleasure
which he feels at the knowledge that the elite of the
working classes think so kindly of him. If, he adds,
the working class electors choose their representa-
tives on the same principle that has governed their
conduct towards him, the progress of democracy will
soon cease to give uneasiness to reasonable
minds. He goes on to give his opinions
of the late elections. There is much that is
gratifying, something that is disappointing. Justice
is to be rendered to Ireland ; but there are no work-
ing men representatives. There should be working
men representatives. If they cannot be obtained
under the present system that system must be
changed. Even Mr. Odger could not get into par-
liament. If there had_ been personal representation
this would not have been so. He therefore urges that
the present system should give place to one by which
each class might choose its own men. He also urges
that the expenses of elections should be paid by the
public. This would remove one of the greatest
difficulties which working men candidates have to
overcome.
London, England, 1868-12-16

SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec. 15.

A rumour was current that the Government in-
tended to pay the interest due Ist January next, in
Madrid, in Bonds of the new Loan. This rumour,
however, was completely false, and the interest will
be paid in cash. The Government has given orders
that the half-yearly interest on the Spanish Debt

shall be paid in London and Paris immediately.
The payment was to commence yesterday.

The Government has received assurances that no
further disturbances will take place. A perfect
agreement exists among all parties, including the
Republicans, to await and respect whatever deci-
sion the Cortes may arrive at for the solution of the
situation.

The suppression of the insurrection at Cadiz has
considerably strengthened the hands of the Govern-
ment and has dissipated the alarms which prevailed
last week.

The papers announce that a rich English capi-
talist has arrived at Madrid, with the object of
making important proposals to the Minister of
Finance.

The subscription to the loan will be closed at
midnight to-day. It is calculated that the amount
subscribed will reach 500 millions of reals.

The Correspondencia publishes an article, signed
by the proprietor of the paper, which is a species of
manifesto explaining the constantly liberal atti-
tude held by the Duke of Montpensier. In the
article it is proved that the Duke was the first who
wished to put a stop to the reactionary tendencies
of Queen Isabella, that he it was who each time in-
terceded with her when the former Government
were about to adopt strong measures against the
Liberals, and for this purpose he despatched the
Duchess to Madrid, in the hope of arresting the
aggressive acts against the Cortes. Seeing, how-
ever, that his efforts were useless, he retired into
private life, and gave himself up to the practical
alleviation of the wants of his less fortunate fel-
low-citizens ani the education of his children.
When the Revolution became a fact he recognized
the principle of the national sovereignty, and,
in fact, all the Liberal principles proclaimed by the
revolution. The Correspondencia concludes this
remarkable article by saying that the Duke of Mont-
pensier is more worthy than any of the other can-
didates for the Spanish Crown.
Immediately upon the arrival of General Dulce
in Cuba the election of Deputies will take place
there, in order that they may . be in time to
be present at the first sittings of the Constituent
Cortes.

OUTWARD BOMBAY MAIL.

MALTA, Dec. 15.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Nyanza, from Southampton, arrived at 6 p.m. and
left at 10 p.m. for Alexandria. All well.
LISBON, Dec. 14.

The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company's ship
Danube, from Southampton, arrived here at 9 a.m.
to-day. She experienced S. WV. gales, with a very
heavy sea, across the Bay of Biscay.
London, England, 1868-12-16

MR. BRADLAIJGH IN COURT.

A curious ease has just been oonciuded in the
Queen's Bench. Bradlaugh, who wooed the electors
of Northampton, brought an action against the pro-
prietor of the azor for libel. The article which
gave rise to the case accused Bradlaugh of being an
advocate of Broadhead, and of having been in the
confidence of a certain solicitor with whom the police
were anxious to make acquaintance. A correspon-
dence and an apology and a retractation had passed
between the parties, but it fell through, and the
defendant now declined to do other than withdraw a
juror. Mr. Bradlaugh appeared in the witness-
box, and was sworn upon the New Testa-
ment. Mr. O'Malley crcss-examined him, and
asked him if he had not denied the existence
of a God. Bradlaugh declined to answer this, and
stated that the Government were now prosecuting
him in connection with the National Reformer, for
penalties amounting to £200,000. The judge ruled
that the question was irrelevant. Mr. O'Malley, in
addressing the jury, denounced Bradlaugh's oath on
the Holy Gospels as a blasphemous deed. The jury
found a verdict for the plaintiff—damages one farthing.
Whether the jury considered that only a small hole
had been made in the plaintiffs character of which
this sum sufficiently represented the damage, or
whether they valued his entire reputation at this
Oman figure, has not been elicited.
London, England, 1868-12-16

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Just published, price ls. 6d., by post Is. 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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The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and o ther
journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with
this edition.

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London, England, 1868-12-16

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ddition to his agency for the Sporting Edition of "DIE SUN,"
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br country. _ _ _ .

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London, England, 1868-12-16

THAMES.

AN ACCOMPLISHED BRUTE.—James Wright, an
ill conditioned sullen-looking man, a bricklayer, of
Regent-street, Mile-end-road, was brought before
Mr. Benson charged with assaulting his wife.
The prisoner is the second husband of the com-
plainant, and when she married him she had six
young children and a little money, which was all
he married her for, and he soon squandered the
greater portion of it. Failing to comply with his
demands, he commenced ill-using her and led her
a miserable life. Last night he demanded money of
her to expend in drink, and on her refusal to give
him any he knocked her down and kicked her. Her
screams and cries for help, brought a police-con-
stable named Penny, No. 514 K, to the house. It
was five minutes before we could gain admis-
sion, and he was let in by Mrs. Wright's
son. The complainant was then lying on the
floor in the passage insensible, and bleeding
copiously from the nose and mouth. He
raised her, and took the prisoner into custody. The
woman's eyes were blackened, and her body and
head extensively bruised.
The prisoner made no defence, and
Mr. Benson, after commenting on his brutal con-
duct, sentenced him to three months' imprisonment
and hard labour, and at the termination of that
period to find bail himself in £5O and two
sureties in £25 each to keep the peace and be of
good behaviour for three months longer. If the
sureties were not provided the prisoner would be
six months in gaol.
London, England, 1868-12-16

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and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women.
2,74 patients were treated last mouth without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca-
dilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-16

THE DIAMOND BRACELET CASE.

Henry Haggard, an insurance broker, was in-
dicted for obtaining various sums of money amount-
ing to £230, from Mr. John Barker, wine mer-
chant, Great Tower• street, by means of false
pre tences.

After the case had been gone into, the jury
acquitted the prisoner.

111ARKE7 8-2 HIS DAY.

MARK LANE.
The trade has ruled firm, and the late advance has been
supported.
There has been a good supply of foreign wheat on the
stands. Most descriptions have met a fair sale, at Mon-
day's improvement.
Moderate supplies of barley have been on sale. Most
qualities have experienced more inquiry, and prices had a
hardening tendency.
Malt has sold quietly, at about late rates.
The oat trade has been firm, at full quotations.
Beans has been iu moderate request, and for peas there
has been a fair inquiry.
Flour has commanded more attention.
,COLONIAL.
Sugar—There is a more active inquiry, at about pre.
vioui prices, chiefly for brown qualities of West India.
Coffee—No public sales were held to-day; privately
there is a good inquiry at the valuations.
Tea—The public sales are still in progress, prices gene-
rally are lower. _ _
London, England, 1868-12-16

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No. 39, King-street, Cheapside,
London, December, 1863.

NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi-
dently recommended as a simple but certain
Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all
the diseases to which we are subject, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
tailed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach."
" Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient ; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir-
Jurnstances, and thousands of persons can now boar testi-
mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they
have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.

Sold in bottles at isAp., 2s. 9d., and lls. each, in
every town in the kingdom.__

CAUTION.

Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
bo persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the success of
" Norton's Camomile Pills."
London, England, 1868-12-16

CHEAP LITERATURE.

A correspondent of the Daily .Arews complains that
low literature is so cheap, and higher class literature so
dear. He insbnces the " Crimes of the Aristocracy "
on the one hand, and " Cobden's Speeches" on the
other. Ills complaint as to the dearness of sound
works is hardly a just one, now that the most extra-
ordinary efforts are made to pvblish standard works
cheaply; and we can no more imagine a reader of
46 Crimes of the Aristocracy" substituting " Cobden's
Speeches" than a lover of Scheidam preferring tea
on account of its moderate price.
London, England, 1868-12-16

THE BOARD OF ADMIRALTY.

There seems to be no doubt that Mr. Childers will
effect important reforms in the administration of the
navy. He intends to restore the number of theßoard of
Admiralty to five, the number at which it stood
before Sir James raham's time. He will introduce
the Controller of the Navy into it, and make him the
second senior lord. The first will be, as now, an
officer of high rank, who, in conjunction with his
chief and on behalf of the Board, will conduct the
discipline and all that relates to the personnel
of the navy. The materiel will be managed
by the Controller in conjunction with his chief. The
Controller will constitute the permanent element of
theßoard, the supervision of the workshops requiring
a permanent head. The first sea lord will continue,
as now, to be the political confidant of the Minister,
and will change with every change of Ministry. By
these means care will be taken to prevent au
iniperiunz in imperio, and to avoid a dual government
such as at present prevails in the army. Two junior
lords are to be appointed, whose duties will be two-
fold—to [assist in the office the senior lords, and in
Parliament to assist the chief. The junior sea lord
will be a captain of the royal navy, and will work
together with the first sea lord. The second junior
lord will be a civilian, and act in unison with the
Controller of the Navy. It is stated that Mr. Baxter
has been offered the important post of Secretary to
the Admiralty. On a previous occasion the member
for Montrose declined office on account of his nume-
rous business engagements, but the Star affirms that
he has accepted the present offer. It seems some-
what remarkable that Mr. Seely should not have any
post in that department which he has done so much to
reform.
London, England, 1868-12-16

The Price of Gold.

The course of exchange at New York on London for blll
at 60 days' sight was on the last date about 1(01 percent.
At this rate there is na profit on the importation of goli
from the Uni:cd states.

The quotaiim 01 gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 251. 241 c. per £1 sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
I?a.loid. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold is abAt 1-10th per cent. dearer in London than in
Paris.

SIR. W. RUSSELL, M.P.—lt has been reported
in Norwich that Sir W. Russell, M.P. for Norwich, had
received an appointment in India, and would therefore
vacate hi 4 seat. There is uo ground, however, for the
report.
London, England, 1868-12-16

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.

Est..blished.3lst Jury, 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.

---2 cl. 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 aNvaiting 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.
No. 10, Poultry, London, E.C., September, 1868.
London, England, 1868-12-16

THE, BOARD OF ADMIRALTY.

There seems to be no doubt that Mr. Childers will
effect important reforms in the administration of the
navy. He intends to restore the number of the Board of
Admiralty to five, the number at which it stood
before Sir James raham's time. He will introduce
the Controller of the Navy into it, and make him the
second senior lord. The first will be, as now, an
officer of -high rank, who, in conjunction with his
chief and on behalf of the Board, will conduct the
discipline and all that relates to the personnel
of the navy. - The materiel will be managed
by the Controller in conjunction with his chief. The
Controller will constitute the permanent element of
theßoard, the supervision of the workshops requiring
a permanent head. The first sea lord will continue,
as now, to be the political confidant of the Minister,
and will change with every change of Ministry. By
these means care will be taken to prevent an
imperium in imperio, and to avoid a dual government
such as at present prevails in the army. Two junior
lords are to be appointed, whose duties will be two-
fold—to [assist in the office the senior lords, and in
Parliament to assist the chief. The junior sea lord
will be a captain of the royal navy, and will work
together with the first sea lord. The second junior
lord will be a civilian, and act in unison with the
Controller of the Navy. It is stated that Mr. Baxter
has been offered the important post of Secretary to
the Admiralty. On a previous occasion the member
for Montrose declined office on account of his nume-
rous business engagements, but the Star affirms that
he has accepted the present offer. It seems some-
what remarkable that Mr. Seely should not have any
post in that department which he has done so much to
reform.

IFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms
JI-4 of this year (1868) the National Lifeboat Institution
contributed to the saving of 754 lives from various'ship-
wrecks and 19 vessels from destruction. The Institution
also expended £14,657 in the same period on its Lifeboat
Establishments, in addition to granting £2,090 for re-
wards. •
The Committee of the institution earnestly appeal to the
public for assistance to enable them to meet the continued
heavy demands on their 189 Lifeboat Establishments.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adelphi, London.'
London, England, 1868-12-16

To conclude with a Grand Ballet of A &ion; entitled BEDA.

THEATRE ROYAL, II A YMARKET.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Buckstone.
•
THIS EVENING, EASY SHAVING. Messrs. Rogers, Clark,
Gordon; Mesdames Burke and F. Wright.
After which, PIETRA. iU essrs. Chippendale, Howe, Ken-
dal, Gordon, &c.; Miss Bateman, Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam.
Concluding with RURAL FELICITY. Messrs. Buckstone,
Rogers, Kendal, Weaihersby. Clark, White, &c.; Mesdames
Chippendale, Burke, Wright, Fitzwilliam, Laws, Lewin, &c.
Commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Directress, Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
THIS EVENING, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
CCA MBE RIVELL. Mr. G. delmore, Mrs. L. Murray.
At a quarter to S, MONTE CRISTO. Mr. Fechter, Mr. Benja-
min Webster, Mr. G Belmore, Mr. Arthur Stirling, Mr. Ashley,
Mr. R. Phillips, Mr. Stuart, Mr. C H. Stephenson, Mr. C. J.
Smith, Mr. Romer, Mr. W. H. Eburne, Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Miss
Carlotta Leclercq, and Mrs. Leigh Murray.

ei LOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.-At 7, GOOD
T FOR NOTHING.
At a quarter to 8. Mr. J. Byron's original Comedy, in five acts,
entitled CYRIL'S SUCCESS: Messrs. Warner, Vernon, David
Fisher, Newbound, Andrews, Tindale, Hurlston, and J. Clarke;
Mesdames Henrade, C. Thorne, Breman, Berend, Hughgs, and
Stephens.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.

THIS EVENING, at 7, THE SECRET.
After which rat 8 o'clock), Dion Boucicault's new drama, in
four acts, entitled AFTER DARK. a Tale of London Life
Messrs. Vining, Walter Lacy, Dominick Murray, C. Harcourt,
) G. Shore; Miss Emma Barnet. and Miss Rose Leclercq.
Entirely new Scenery by Nlr. F. Lloyds awl assistants.
To conclude with MASTER JONES'S BIRTHDAY.
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7. Box-office open
la,ily from 10 till 5.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanhorough.
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, THE WIDOW HUNT. Messrs.
Clarke. Belford, Joyce; 3lesdArnes Buion and Maitland.
After which, THE FIELD OF TEL CLOTH OF GOLD.
Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson Mesdames 31. Long-
npre, F. Hughes. L. Maitland, &c.
To conclude sith A COMICAL COUNTESS.

ItOIAL AMPIIITHEA THE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN.

20,0' 0 people visited this elegant Theatre last we. k. The
superb horses. unanimously admitted to be matchless, and the
equestrian and gymnastic performances to be the very best ever
witnessed in this 'r any other country. To-night and during
the week Oscar Carre's magnificent stud of 50 per forming horses.
M. Adolphe Carr, M, Kreinbser, Herr Loyal, Herr Salamonsky,
M. Burgess, the King of Comiques: Miss Carrie and Captain
Au iitn's lightning Zouave Drill; Harry Croueste ; Samwell's
Performing Dogs.
-

- -
Open at Seven, commence at half past Seven. Morning Per-
formance, 'Wednesday and Saturday, at half-past Two. Children
tinder teu, half-price to morning performance only.
London, England, 1868-12-16

THAMES.

AN ACCOMPLISHED BRUTE.—James Wright, an
ill conditioned sullen-looking man, a bricklayer, of
Regent-street, Mile-end-road, was brought before
Mr. Benson charged with assaulting his wife.
The prisoner is the second husband of the com-
plainant, and when she married him she had six
young children and a little money, which was all
he married her for, and he soon squandered the
greater portion of it. Failing to comply with his
demands, he commenced ill-using her and led her
a miserable life. Last night he demanded money of
her to expend in drink, and on her refusal to give
him any he knocked her down and kicked her. Her
screams and cries for help, brought a police-eon-
stable named Penny, No. 514 K, to the house. It
was five minutes before we could gain admis-
sion, and he was let in by Mrs. Wright's
son. The complainant was then lying on the
floor in the passage insensible, and bleeding
copiously from the nose and mouth. He
raised her, and took the prisoner into custody. The
woman's eyes were blackened, and her body and
head extensively bruised.

The prisoner made no defence, and
Mr. Benson, after commenting on his brutal con-
duct, sentenced him to three months' imprisonment
and hard labour, and at the termination of that
period to find bail himself. in £5O and two
sureties in £25 each to keep the peace and be of
good behaviour for three months longer. If the
sureties were not provided the prisoner would be
six months in gaol.
London, England, 1868-12-16

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.

. ,
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbeJ at King's-cross in 1856. Patients aro admitted
free.

Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall.mall.—Hon.
Sec., Y. Smith. Esa. GEo. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1868-12-16

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
are as follows :
For Fallen Women.
28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road.
stead. 48 Church-street, Stoke
Newington.
town. Camden-street, Camden-
town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green-
-205, Great Portland• street. wich.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, Henstridge-villas, St. John s-wood.
St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-bill.
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 aro admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Groat Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee me 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 621 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never road 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 banlaers are Messrs. Barclay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the
benevolent. DANL. CODP4R, Sec.
85, Queen-street Cheapside.
London, England, 1868-12-16

MR. G. F. TRAIN.

In the Court of Exchequer, Dublin, on Monday, Mr.
Monroe renewed the application made to the Court on a
previous day by Mr. Butt, Q.C., to set aside the fiat under
which Mr. Francis Train was arrested and imprisoned in the
Four Courts, Marshaisea. The Chief Baron pronounced the
unanimous judgment of the Court, refusing the motion. Mr.
Train—how discharged we have not heard—arrived here
(says the Cork Constitution), from Dublin, on Sunday, about
a quarter before two. " His arrival was expected, and there
was a large gathering of his Fenian friends to meet him.
The platform was filled with them, and when he stepped on
it he harangued them in his usual violent and frenzied strain.
Calling on them for three cheers to prove that they joined
in the sentiment, ' God damn England,' ho exclaimed,
May God damn England, and sink (or send) her down
to Hell The pious prayer was one sure to be heartily
echoed, and the cheers were given. He added that he
was then on his way to New York, and that the three
' martyrs' should be sent home to them in a British
man-of-war, and that if this wasn't done in ninety days the
United States would declare war against England, and there
would be an end of her rotten old Monarchy. Our apology
for printing the words of this miserable mountebank arc that
some hero may see what sort of a creature it is they were
once running after."
London, England, 1868-12-16

EDUCATION.

In a paper read by the Rev. Canon Norris to the
Social Science Association, on Monday, direct com-
pulsory education was declared to be out of the
question ; and yet it was advisable that every child in
the country should be taught to read. The rev. canon
therefore advocated the extension of the system of
indirect compulsion—the plan adopted in the Facto-
ries Act. In this way the whole pale of our labour-
ing population might be brought under a system of
indirect compulsion, which has proved practicable,
does not alienate the parents, and leaves untouched
the constitution of the schools. _ _ .

Rather a curious plan has been adopted in Phila-
delphia. The teachers and officers are very anxious
that the children shall become acquainted with
passing events. They have resolved to elimi-
nate all reading-books from the public schools,
and substitute daily newspapers for the use
of the schools. By this means, they say, the
rising generation will be made acquainted with
Congressional debates, State affairs, wars and their
causes, accidents, floods and fires, great public im-
provaments, &c., subjects upon which the youthful
mind will feed much more profitably than upon
beautiful orations or pathetic fancy writing." Will
the leaders in the papers be read ? If so, the parents
will want a political conscience clause.

CHEAP LITERATURE.

A correspondent of the Daily News complains that
low literature is so cheap, and higher class literature so
dear. He instances-the " Crimes of the Aristocracy "
on the one hand, and 44 Cobden's Speeches " on the
other. His complaint as to the dearness of sound
works is hardly a just one, now that the most extra-
ordinary efforts are made to publish standard works
cheaply; and we can no more imagine a reader of
" Crimes of the Aristocracy" substituting " Cobden's
Speeches" than a lover of SFheidam preferring tea
on account of its moderate price.
London, England, 1868-12-16

MR. WEBB, Surgeon-Dentist, Author of "The
Latest Improved System of Dentistry," second edition'
just published, and sent free for two stamps. "Will well repay
perusal."—Express. Attendance nine to six. Consultations free.
—27, New Bond-street. N.B. —Many years with Mr. Eskell, of 8,
Grosvenor-street.
London, England, 1868-12-16

IMPERIAL PALL I A KEN I

HOUSE OF LORDS-YESTERDAY.

The houso assembled at two o'clock, when the Lord
Chancellor, Earl Kimberley, Earl De Grey, the Earl of
Bessborough, and Lord Sydney took their seats in front
of the throne as Lords Commissioners.

The Usher of the Black Rod having summoned the
Speaker of the House of Commons to the bar,
The Lord CHANCELLOR then read the Speech of her
Majesty to Parliament (which appeared in The Sun of
yesterday). Immediately after which the Speaker and
the members who accompanied him withdrew.
The house shortly afterwards adjourned.
London, England, 1868-12-16

SHIPPING INTELLIVENCE.

GRAVESEND, Wednesday Morning.
Wind S.W.; raining.

Arrived, Dec. 15.—J. L. Pye, from New York; Water-
loo, steamer, from Rotterdam ; Souvenir, steamer, from
Brussels ; Adalia, steamer, from Trieste.
Sailed.—Chaa-Sze, for New York; Cologne, steamer,
for Boulogne.

DEAL, Wednesday Morning.

Wind, W.S.W., fresh.
Anchored.—Klein Kinderen, front Hardingon, for
Gibraltar.

Foreign Nail Packet List.

MAILS DUE.'

Australia and New Zealand, via Southampton ,Jan. 2
Ditto, via Jruseilles 1)-sc 25
Ditto, via Pia arna Dee 2d.
Brazil, Buenos Ayres, and Monte Video Jan 4.
Ditto, by French packet
Cape: Verde, by Brazil packet ....
Cape of Good Llope, Ascension, and St. Helena Dec. 28.
China, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton—Dec. 19.
tlibraltar, via Southampton
India, via Southampton
'Atte., via Marseilles . .. Dec. 21.
Halts, Egypt, &a .. ....
Ditto, Marseilles Dee. 17
Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, and Natal, via
Southampton
Ditto, Marseilles ~ Dec. 13
Newfoundland
••• • ..... ...... Dec lb
Portugal
• •-• •• • • ...Jan. 4.
United States, Canada, California, &c., by British
packet
~.,.,.Dec 19.
Ditto, by Canadian packet .... De„ 13

THIBJJ EDITION &

SUN OFFICE, 7 o'CLocK.

NOTICE.

The Third Edition of " The Sul " of last Evening was
published in time for delivery in town at 7.15 p.m.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day

Mars..

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
BROMLEY RACES-THIS DAY.
BROMLEY HANDICAP.

Contempt,,,

Nonni©..

3

Twelve ran.
STEEPLEC lIASE PLATE.

Vision 1
Bartuaiite
Wild F0w1...., 3
Ton ran.
STAND PLATE.

Verity
.• 1
heddington
Wild Bee ' a
Six ran.
RAILWAY PLATE.

Lady Palmerston SO .ll 1
Wild Bee 2
Peter 3

Eight ran.
SELLING STEEPLECHASE.
Torn Coke 1
La Pique 2
Rapture 3

Ten ran.

RACING FIXTURES FOR 1869.

JANUAItY.

Manchester 1, 2
FEBRUARY.

Streatham 11, 12 I Nottingham Spring... 23, 24
Lincoln l6, 17 Oholoasford.... 25, 26
'farrow lB, 19 i Derby spring 2O, 26
Mansfield lB

MARCIL
Liverpool Spring 2,3, 4 1 West Drayton lB, 19
b Shrewsbury Sprinc, 5, 6 1 West Somerset 18, 19
Warwick 9, 10, 11 Margate 22
Kingsbury l2, 13 Durham 29, 30
Northampton l6, 17 Epsom 80, 31

_
APRIL.'
Bromley 1, 2 I Ne;rmarket Craven...l2, dm
Aldershot l, 2 1 Eastbourne l9
Oatterick Bridge... ...... 1, 2 1 Lewes 23 21
Thirsk ... G 7 I Croydon ...22, 23
Streatham 8, 9 1 Newmarket lit Spring

i 6, eco.
London, England, 1868-12-16

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDSYS.

- •
ORDINARY RET UltN TICKETS, issued at any Station on the
Great Western Railway from WEDNESDAY, December 23, and
folio winz days, will he available until December 31, inclusive.
Third-Class Return Tickets will be issued by certain Trains
from LONDON (Paddington, Victoria, Battersea, Chelsea, West
Brompton, and Kensington Stations), to Exeter, Plymouth,
Yeovil, Weymouth, and Dorchester, and vice versa, on WED-
NESDAY, December 23, and following days, available for Return
up to and including THtissnAv, December 31.
For further particulars see hand-bills.
J. GRIERSON, General Manager.

Paddington, Dec., 1868.
London, England, 1868-12-16

SECOND EDITION OF KAT H LEE N.
By the Author of "Raymond's Heroine."

" 'Raymond's Heroine' was a good novel.
better."—Saturday Review.

‘Kathleeu' is a

" All lovers of a good novel will find diversion in the pages of
Kathleen.' "—Athenaeum.

"A very excellent and very interesting story, well conceived,
and told with consummate art."—Post.

Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Foolscap Bvo., cloth, U. 6d., free by post for as. Bd.,
DELUSIONS, IMPOSTURES, and DECEP-
TION, with Remarkable Instances of CREDULITY.
By R. A. DAVENPORT, Esq.
London: William Tegg, Pancras-lane, Cheapside.
London, England, 1868-12-16

SHIPTV.RECKS.

Storms and shipping disasters continue to oe reported.
At Falmouth it blew during all Sunday night a fearful
gale. At the same place on Sunday morning the Danish
brigantine Cosmopolite, of Copenhagen, Bruce master, from
Porto Plata for Cuxhaven, got embayed near Gerrans, to
the eastward of St. Anthony's lighthouse, and came
to an anchor with the wind from the south-east.
To prevent her drifting on shore both masts
were cut away. She was safely towed to the
dock breakwater without any loss of life. At Weymouth
on Monday the Suomi, of Finland, was forced to put into
Portland Roads by stress of weather. As soon as she
was moored, a boat with three men, one of them being a
food contractor, put off to her. The contractor having
received his orders, was just on the point of returning,
when the captain determined to go ashore, and got into
the boat, which pulled shorewards, with a heavy sea run-
ning. When aboutlf a mile from the pier an immense
rolling wave struck her, and caused her to fill. An
attempt was made to lighten her by baling and throwing
overboard part of her ballast, but in vain. A volunteer
crew manned a boat to go to the rescue, but before they
could reach her she was again struck by a heavy sea and
capsized. Two of the men were drowned, but the captain
and another were saved by clinging to her, as she floated
bottom upwards. Casualties and lifeboat services are
reported from various parts of the coast.

A lettter from Mr. F. Wright appears in the Not-
inghanz Guardian stating that Colonel Wright has no
intention of resigning his seat.

The Lord Justices of Ireland, says the Dublin Mail,
are Lord Strathnairn and the Lord Justice of Appeal. The
late Chancellor (Mr. Brewster), of course, is not included in
the number.

We regret to learn that the Countess of Mount
Edgcutnbe is seriously ill at Cannes. The Countess is
daughter of the Duke of Abercorn. His grace has been
summoned to Cannes from Ireland to see his daughter.
The Bishop of Salisbury is suffering from such a
severe attack of prostration of the nervous system as to be
obliged to refrain from taking part in the business of his
diocese. Prayers are offered up in the cathedral anci
churches for hie ordahio's recovery-
London, England, 1868-12-16

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, THE WIDOW HUNT. Messrs.
Clarke. Belford, Joyce; Mesdames Bufon and Maitland.
After which, THE FIELD OF ThE CLOTH OF GOLD.
Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson Mesdames M. Long-
more, F. Hughes, L. Maitland, &c.
To conclude with A COMICAL COUNTESS.
London, England, 1868-12-16

Crown Bvo., cloth, 3s. 6d., free by post 35.10 d.,

ORIGINS AND INVENTIONS ; or, Succinct
Notices of the most remarkable Origins, Inventions,
Localities, Titles, Dignities, Etymologies, Epithets, Colloquial
Phrases, Customs, Sports, &c. By WiLmAlf PIILLEYN. A new
Edition, revised.

London: William Tegg, Paneras-lane, Cheapside.

Price Threepence, Post-free Four Stamps,

"GIRL OF THE PERIOD " Almanack for
1869. Edited by MISS ECHO, and Illustrated with a
Dozen Graphic Sketches and other Characteristic Designs. May
be ordered of all Booksellers, and at all Railway Bookstalls.
ECHOES " OFFICE; 19, Catherine-street, Strand.
London, England, 1868-12-16

THEATRE-DOTAL, ADELPIIT.

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TO CAMB ;•:-Rw ELL. Mr. G. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray. At 7.45
MOVIE CRISTO . Messrs. Fechter, B. Webster, G. Belmore, A.
Stirling, R. Phillips, Stuart, Ashley, Stephenson. C. J. Smith, W
11. Vhurne, R. Romer; Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Miss C. Leclercq,
and Mrs. Leigh Murray.
London, England, 1868-12-16

52, Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.

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.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-
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, 1868-12-16

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. h%ve at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each,
including brush.
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street London. E.C.
London, England, 1868-12-16

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,

SECOND EDITION OF KATHLEEN.
By the Author of "Raymond's Heroine."

" 'Raymond's Heroine' was a good novel. 'Kathleen' is a
better."—Saturday Review.

" All lovers of a good novel will End diversion in the pages of
Kathleen.' "—Athenteum.

"A very excellent and very interesting story, well conceived,
and told with consummate art."—Post.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1868-12-16

INDIAN MEDICAL SERVICE.

India Office, Ist December, 186 S.
NOTICE is Hereby Given, that an examination
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, 1868-12-16

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 the QUEEN.
Vice-Patron—

His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G.
President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEIICIT,

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, i❑
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 bankers, Messrs.
Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs.
Coutts -and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.;
Berries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and
Co.; Smith, Pay e, and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Williams,
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Bornora-street ; and at
the Hospital from 10 till 6.

BRITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM,
JUP Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Claphara-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 Chal ity is not
endowed, and is in tire greatest need of further 1 wcuniary
assistance.

Subscribers and the public are invited to in. ;pect the
Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Ohs .rity and
its peculiar claims.
The last Report can be obtained on applicatlsmi to the
Secretary.
THOS. TILSON, Chairman.
CHAS. LEE, M.A.
N}
Hort. Secs.
AUBARLEFIRT CE.DrRmIAGGEK, M.A.,
Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, E.O.
Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Rirehin-
lane ; and Messrs. Heywood, Brothess Manc,bester%
London, England, 1868-12-16

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
Tins EVENING, at 7, to commence with THE SECRET. At 8,
AFTER DARK. a Tale of London Life: Mr Vining, Mr. Walter
Lacy, Mr. Dominick Murray; Messrs. C. Harcourt, T. G. Shore,
Maclean, Holston: Miss Emma Barnet and Miss hose Leclerc('
Goncluding with MASTER JONES'S BIRTHDAY.
London, England, 1868-12-16

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

Tars EVENING, EASY SHAVING. Messrs. Rogers, Clark,
Gordon, Miss Burke, &c. After which, PIETRA: Messrs. Chippen-
dale, Howe, Kendal, Gordon, &e.; Miss Bateman, Mrs. E. Fitz-
william. And RURAL FELICITY: Messrs. Buckstone, Rogers,
Kendal,Weathersby, Clark, White, &c.; Mesdames Chippendale,
Burke, Wright, Fitzwilliam, Laws, Lewin, &e. Commence at 7.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
Tuts EVENTNO, at 7, to commence with THE SECRET. At 8,
AFTER DARK, a Tale of London Life: Mr Vining, Mr. Walter
Lacy, Mr. Dominick Murmy: Messrs. C. Harcourt, J. 0. Shore,
Maclean, Holston: Miss Emma Barnet and Miss Pose Leclercq
Concluding with MASTER JONES'S BIRTHDAY.
London, England, 1868-12-16

GAME LICENCES.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND
REVENUE hereby give Notice that LISTS, containing the
Names of all Persons who have taken out LICENCES to KILL
and DEAL in GAME in the current Year, to 30th September last
inclusive, have been printed for each Excise Collection.
A Copy of the List, applicable to any District, may be obtained
GRATIS on application at the Offices of the respective Collectors
or Supervisors of Inland Revenue, Distributors or Sub-Distribu-
tors of Stamps, by whom Licences are issued.
The Commissioners further give Notice that instructions have
been issued to their Officers to take the necessary steps to prefer
informations for penalties against all persons found in pursuit of
or dealing in Game without license.
WK. CORBETT, Secretary.
Inland Revenue, Somerset House,
London, October 29, 1868.