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The Sun.
London, England, 1868-10-20

STREET OUTRAGES.

During the summer, complaints have been many
and various of the perils attending pedestrianism in
the London streets. In open day and frequented
thoroughfares people have been robbed and beaten.
The celebrated London fog has at last made its
appearance, and under its protection cases of garot-
ting and street robbery are likely to be more nume-
rous than ever. The police actually admit
that on such a place as Westminster Bridge
nightly robberies are committed with impunity,
because the police are " underforced." In matters
of private detection and surveillance and in
regulating traffic they are ready enough, and places
of public amusement they willingly take under their
charge; but the alley where the Irish row is per-
petually on, or the corner where the young thieves
congregate, is not so much favoured by them. It is
quite time that the force was increased or re-
organised, and if Sir Richard Mayne were not so
entirely absorbed by the study of hydrophobia he
might find something here to employ him well.
London, England, 1868-10-20

GERMANY.

Although Count Bismarck remains at Vargin, the
Liberte says he is sufficiently recovered to reassume the
direction of affairs. The rumours of a quarrel between
King William and the Chancellor are not confirmed.
The letter of the Pope to non-Catholics has met with
a somewhat incomprehensible reception in Prussia. The
chief council of the Protestant Church at Berlin has
ordered all clergymen to read the Pope's letter to their
congregations, either literally or by giving an analysis of
it. The circular containing this order expresses the satis-
faction which the council has derived from the Holy
Father's communication. It likewise takes occasion to
exhort the faithful to contribute to the utmost of their
means to the endowment of schools and Protestant
churches. Irony is hardly suitable on such a subject ; but
if the council is really gratified at the Pope's letter, his
Holiness is not likely to be gratified at their response. The
Pope invited Protestants to return to the Catholic faith :
the leaders of the Prussian Protestants express their satis-
faction at the appeal, and reply by asking more money for
the service of the Protestant Church.
London, England, 1868-10-20

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London, England, 1868-10-20

TIIE NATAL DIFFICULTY.

The Dean of Maritzburg, in a sermon at Penrith a day or
two since, said that for his own part he could not simply re-
joice in the thought that, the Church having declared with one
voice that Colenso was cut off from its communion, the victory
was won; he asked for the prayers of tke congregation that the
Church in Natal should grow upholding the truth, not in rart,
but altogether. For what had they boeu cbastised ? The
Church had been neglectful and silent when she should
have spoken. When the State required certain things
of Churchmen she expected at the same time that
the Church would exact of her that she sboul I fulfil
the spiritual condLions of membership. But the priests
had bean neglectful and bad failed to carry out
the conditions which the State of old established. Thi
Church had not, therefore, so much to blame the powers o 4
of this world as to lament over her own c,relesen ss. TLt
Dean at a rre(ting in the same town said the real stat a a
the case in Natal was now that the Church is stronger tha;
ever it was before. They had carried out the sontenc.
of the Church against Dr. Colcir.o ; they had separate(
themselves from him, and now they had nothing to do
with him. If Dr. Colenso chose to reside in Natal he could
do so, and while there he resided upon Church property.
lle (the Dean) had not yet thought fit to appeal against
the decision ; if be did, he had no doubt the Privy Coun-
cil would reverse it. Still, if they were to get that
judgment reversed, althcugh they would get restored to
their churches, they would not get rid of Dr. Colonso. They
considered, therefore, that for a time it was better to let Dr.
Colenso have the property and get churches of their own.
Ile had no doubt that in the next twenty years they would
get their own back.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborough.
Tills EVENING, at 7.30, SISTERLY SERVICE. Messrs.
Belford, Harcourt; Miss Longmore.
After which, THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD.
Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson; Mesdames M. Long-
more, F. Hughes, L. Maitland, &c.
conclude with MARRIAGE AT ANY PRICE.
London, England, 1868-10-20

THE LATE EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN.

Was the late Emperor of Mexico the author of the
decree of October 1865, which ordered the punishment of
death to be inflicted upon all who appeared in arms
against the Empire ? On the one band, it is alleged
that Marshal Bazaine originated the decree, and that
Maximilian was opposed to it, and even tried to
prevent its being carried out. On the other hand, it is
put forward as a fact that he signed it, and Marshal Bazaine
denies being the author of it. The Daily News is inclined
to trust the partisanship which defends the dead, rather
than which attaches itself to those who can acknowledge
it. The decree in question was utterly opposed to
Maximilian's character. It is certain that he was cruelly
deceived when he signed it, and that he afterwards took
steps to mitigate its operation.
London, England, 1868-10-20

CHEAP LIGHT.

Sir Walter Scott was never more at fault in his
prophecies than in his estimation of the discovery of
gas. He thought it was absurd to think that ever
the streets of our large towns would be " polluted"
by gas-pipes. Sir Walter lived to see his mis-
take. Now the question is how we may get the best
gas at the lowest possible cost. Plymouth is, in
point of light, the cheapest town in the world.
London, on account of the large number of companies
and for other cogent reasons, is lamentably behind ;
so much so, that an agitation has for some time been
going on for the establishment of a kind of gas com-
pany for the populace. Captain Arthur Cochrane, of
the Royal Navy (son of the Earl of Dundonald),
claims to have discovered a plan by which the price
of gas can be lowered considerably. He proposes
that bitumen shall be used in gas retorts with the
coal. The result is, he says, that the illuininating
power is increased and the cost lessened. The price
named, however, is 3s. 7d. per thousand feet. Gas
from coal is provided in Westm;nster for ss. Cd.
Here bitumen might be used with advantage. But
in some of our towns the price charged is under
Bs. 7d. Here, unless some important reductions
could be made, it would obviously be of little use.
London, England, 1868-10-20

THURSDAY.

Subscription Plate of 100 sovs (Handicap), for three year
olds and upwards. T. 31,11.
Optional Selling Plate of 50 sovs; two year olds 6st 101 b,
three Bst 101 b, four 9st 81b, five and upwards 9st 121 b;
fillies allowed 31b.

Handicap of 15 says each, 10 ft, for three year olds and

upwards. T.Y.C.

Selling Handicap of 10 sovs each, for two year olds and
upwards; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs if demanded,

Jtc. Bretby Stakes Course.
Sweepstakes of 1J sovs each, for two years olds; colts Bst
101 b, fillies Bst ilb ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs if

demanded, &c. T.Y.C.
The Nursery Stakes (Free Handicap) of 25 sous each, for
tw o year olds ; winners of any handicap after the pub

lication of the weights 71b extra. Criterion Course.
A Free Handicap of 100 sous each, h ft, for three year
olds; the winner of the Derby or Doncaster St. Leger;

• 9st. A.F. 22 subs.
A Sweepstakes of 50 soya each, h ft, for two year olds
colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst Ab. M. 9 subs.
The Troy Stakes of 50 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds;
colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; untrieds allowed 31b; the
winner at Stockbridge 31b extra at Newmarket; the
winner of the Middle Park Stakes 91b, of the Criterion
bib extra ; penalties accumulative up to 141 b.
33 subs.
London, England, 1868-10-20

TALLOW.

The market is firm. Town tallow, 49s 6d ; Petersburg
Y.C. on the spot, 51s 9d. ; October to Decembor, 51s 9d ;
December, 52s ; January, 52s 6d : March, 535.
BOROUGH AND SPITALFIEDS.

The supplies at these markets are unusually large, with
a fair demand.
COTTON.
• _ _

LIVERPOOL, October 20.—The sales probably 12,000
bales. Market steady.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ORAVESE'.JD, Tuesday Morning.

Wind, W.S.W. ; fine.
Arrived, Oct. 19.—Wemyss Castle, from Foochow
Inglewood, from Tuticorin.
Arrived, Oct. 20.—Metropolitan, steginer, from Ham-
burg ; Somerset steamer, from Antwerp ; Flecha, steamer,
from Ghent ; Fairfax, steamer, from Patras, it
Sailed—Vigilant, steamer, for Cilia's.
PEA.n, Tuesday Morning.

Wind, W.N.W., moderate.
Passed, Oct. 19.—Led, screw steamer, from London, for
Bordeaux.

Passed, Oct. 20.—Governor-General, from Shields, for
Martinique ; Heversham, from Shields, for Alexandria.
Anchored.—Elias, from Loudon, for Savana.

NEW ROYALTY THEATRE.—Their Royal High-
nesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, attonded by Col.
Koppel and the Hon. Mrs. Colo, honoured this theatre
with their presence yesterday evening.
. .

A correspondent of a Dublin contemporary states
that Sir George Bowyer, Bart., M.P. for Dundalk, has just
been made a member of the Pontifical household, having
been appointed by his Holliness the Pope one of his cham-
berlains, in recognition of his services to Roman Catholic
Church.

THE NOTTING-HILL BURGLARY AND OUTRAGE.—
The police at Chatham have succeeded in appre-
hending Charles Seiler, alias Charles Smith, who
stands charged with the burglary and murder at the
'cadence of Mrs. Russell, Notting-hill; on the night
of the 21st of September last, Mrs. Russell receiving such
injuries at the hands of the prisoner that she died shortly
afterwards. The accused, who is about nineteen years of
age, and 5 feet 6 inches in height, has a very juvenile ap-
t:HAMM
London, England, 1868-10-20

TILE NATAL DIFFICULTY.

The Dean of Maritzburg, in a sermon at Fenrith a day or
two since, said that for his own part he could not simply re-
joice in the thought that, the Church having declared with ono
voice that Colcneo was cut off from its communion, the victory
was won; ho asked for the prayers of tlie congregation that the
Church in Natal should grow up holding the truth, not in part,
but altogether. For what had they been chastised? The
Church had been neglectful and silent when she should

have spoken. When the State required certain things
of Churchmen she expected at the same time that
the Church would exact of her that she ghoul 1 fulfil
the spiritual conditions of membership. But tho,priests
had be n neglectful and had failed to carry out
the conditions which the State of old established. Thi
Church had not, therefore, so much to blame the powers of
of this world as to lament over her own carelessn as. T 1.4
Dean at a meeting in the same town said the real stet 3 o
the case in Natal was now that the Church is stronger tha;
ever it was before. They had carried out the sentenc,
of the Church against Dr. Colenso; they had scparatec
themselves from him, and now they had nothing to do
with him. If Dr. Colenso:chose to reside in Natal ho could
do so, and while there ho resided upon Church property.
Ho (the Dean) had not yet thought fit to appeal against
the decision ; if he did, he had no doubt the Privy Coun-
cil would reverse it. Still, if they were to got that
judgment reversed, althcugh they would get restored to
their churches, they would not get rid of Dr. Colenso. They
considered, therefore, that for a time it was better to let Dr.
Colenso have the property and get churches of their own.
Ile had no doubt that in the next twenty years they would
get their own back.
London, England, 1868-10-20

of the organisation of the Church in order to retain
its funds. The chief officers are to be suppressed, in
order that the money-bags may be spared. Queer
churchmanship this ! Dr. BRADY has shewn how this
policy will work. There are, for instance, fourteen
benefices in Ireland in each of which there is a curate
receiving 100 guineas a year, and the aggregate
population of members belonging to the Established
Church is 1,332 souls ; i. e., 1,400 guineas a year are
paid for looking after less than 1,400 persons. But
there are also fourteen incumbents who receive between
them £8,192 a year, which, taking the curates into
account, may fairly be said to be paid for doing
nothing. The Commissioners will, some forty
years hence, if their recommendations are carried
out, have " reformed" this state of things after the
following fashion :—Five churches out of the fourteen
will have ceased to exist as benefices; for the re-
maining nine there will be 1,172 persons, and
for these 1,172 there will be nine curates, at
100 guineas a piece—not very hard work ttha ;
and there will be nine incumbents, having
nothing to do, who will receive £5,039 a year
for doing that nothing. It is not surprising that Mr.
DISRAELI and his followers say as little as possible
about the Commissioners' report.

There is another matter which need cause no sur-
prise. The great body of Nonconformists whom Mr.
DISRAELI hoped to rally by the cry of "No Popery"
have absolutely refused to answer to that cry. It is
useless to tell them that the Establishment is the
bulwark of Protestantism in Ireland. They do not
believe it. No wonder that they do not. A
pamphleteer has just been very angry with Mr.
GLADSTONE because, when pointing out that the
proportion of Protestants to Roman Catholics was
less now that it was formerly, he omitted to mention
that the proportion of Protestant Episcopalians to
Dissenters in Ireland was greater. So it seems that
this " missionary " Church is making its converts,
not among the Roman Catholics, but among the
Presbyterians. and the Wesleyans, and yet Mr.
DISRAELI expects these to come forward in behalf
of the " missionary" Church !

1111SCELLANEOU S NEWS.
London, England, 1868-10-20

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.
No. 10, Poultry, London; M.; September, 1868.
London, England, 1868-10-20

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London, England, 1868-10-20

wF. THOMAS AND CO.S PATENT
SEWING MACHINES. —The celebrated No. 2 Ma-
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Machines, complete (Lock Stitch), £5 55., £6 65., and .£B.
Catalogues free. W. F. THOMAS and Co., 1 and 2, Cheapside,
and Regent-circus, Oxford-street, London.

NEW NOVEL BY THE ACTIIOR OF " THE KIDDLE-A-
WINK," " MILDRED'S ,WEDDING," &C.
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NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.
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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-
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.
Bed Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street, London. E.C.

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London, England, 1868-10-20

THE THIRSTY TRAVELLER.

- -
The Act regulating the public-houses of the metro-
polis provides that they shall not open till one o'clock
on Sunday afternoon, except for travellers. Some of
the " travellers " occasionally found therein live
within a stone's throw of the hostelry, and are of
such a temperament that they require refreshment
at the very beginning of their journey, if they
intend to make one. The Act, we need hardly
observe, did not intend to oblige such as
these, and therefore, when some police inspec-
tors dropped into two Highgate public-houses
on Sunday morning, and saw some old
familiar faces, they were obliged to procure a
summons against the publicans, who were convicted
and fined. It is manifest, however, that the law is
easily evaded, although the red nose of the local
toper is too glaring a piece of evidence for the
conscientious policeman to ignore.
London, England, 1868-10-20

GERMANY.

Although Count Bismarck remains at Vargin, the
Liberte says he is sufficiently recovered to reassume the
direction of affairs. The rumours of a quarrel between
King William and the Chancellor are not confirmed.
The letter of the Pope to non-Catholics has met with
a somewhat incomprehensible reception in Prussia. The
chief council of the Protestant Church at Berlin has
ordered all clergymen to read the Pope's letter to their
congregations, either literally or by giving an analysis of
it. The circular containing this order expresses the satis-
faction which the council has derived from the Holy
Father's communication. It likewise takes occasion to
exhort the faithful to contribute to the utmost of their
means to the endowment of schools and Protestant
churches. Irony is hardly suitable on such a subject; but
if the council is really gratified at the Pope's letter, his
Holiness is not likely to be gratified at their response. The
Pope invited Protestants to return to the Catholic faith :
the leaders of the Prussian Protestants express their satis-
faction at the appeal, and reply by asking more money for
the service of the Protestant Church.
London, England, 1868-10-20

of the organisation of the Church in order to retain
its funds. The chief officers are to be suppressed, in
order that the money-bags may be spared. Queer
churchmanship this ! Dr. BRADY has shewn how this
policy will work. There are, for instance, fourteen
benefices in Ireland in each of which there is a curate
receiving 100 guineas a year, and the aggregate
population of members belonging to the Established
Church is 1,332 souls ; i. e., 1,400 guineas a year are
paid for looking after less than 1,400 persons. But
there are also fourteen incumbents who receive between
them £8,192 a year, which, taking the curates into
account, may fairly be said to be paid for doing
nothing. The Commissioners will, some forty
years hence, if their recommendations are carried
out, have " reformed " this state of things after the
following fashion :—Five churches out of the fourteen
will have ceased to exist as benefices ; for the re-
maining nine there will be 1,172 persons, and
for these 1,172 there will be nine curates, at
100 guineas a piece—not very hard work ttha ;
and there will be nine incumbents, having
nothing to do, who will receive £5,639 a year
for doing that nothing. It is not surprising that Mr.
DISRAELI and his followers say as little as possible
about the Commissioners' report.
There is another matter which need cause no sur-
prise. The great body of Nonconformists whom Mr.
DISRAELI hoped to rally by the cry of " No Popery"
have absolutely refused to answer to that cry. It is
useless to tell them that the Establishment is the
bulwark of Protestantism in Ireland. They do not
believe it. No wonder that they do not. A
pamphleteer has just been very angry with Mr.
GLADSTONE because, when pointing out that the
proportion of Protestants to Roman Catholics was
less now that it was formerly, he omitted to mention
that the proportion of Protestant Episcopalians to
Dissenters in Ireland was greater. So it seems that
this " missionary " Church is making its converts,
not among the Roman Catholics, but among the
Presbyterians and the Wesleyans, and yet Mr.
DISRAELI expects • these to come forward in behalf
of the " missionary" Church !

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-huh_ 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 attendanoe, 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
et a cost of upwards of XlO,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, aro 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.

HOME for the lIELPLESS.—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. F. G. Bloomfield Herbert, M.P.
Hon. and Rev. F. Byng 11,3 7. J. E. Kempe
Rev. R. G. Baker Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
Rev. S. Brooke • Rev. S. W. Lloyd
_ _

The Lord Clinton

Rev. W. Cadman

Rev. A. Martineau

Rev. W. D. Maclagaa

E. Charrington, Esq.
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain
Rev. E. Capel Curo
Rev. J. E. Cox
Octavius Coope, Esq.
Arthur Currie, Esq.
Rev. J. Connell
Rev. C. W. Purse
C. J. Freake. Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F Hessey
H. G. Heald, Esq.
H. Hook, Esq., Treasurer

Rev. Daniel Mooro
Rev. J. Moorhouso
J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. Canon Nepean
Rev. E. Parry
John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. G. F. Prescott
Rev. F. Pigou
R. T. Pigott, Esq.
R. R. Pym, Esq.
Hugh 11. Seymour, Esq.
R. Wade, Esq.
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 commusications my be addressed.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ri- liE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
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-maP.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1868-10-20

OCTOBER.

B3dford
Leicester 7 I Newmarket Houghton... 26

The Price of Gold.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 25f.220. per £1 stei
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
£3 tic 10Id. per ounce for standard gold, it appe...-8 that
gold is about 2-10tb.3 Per. gent. dearer in London than is
London, England, 1868-10-20

Cressa f..

Eleven ran.

Selling Handicap of 10 sovs each, for three year olds
and upwards; the winner to be sold for 100 soya if de-
manded, &c. T.Y.C.
Icicle

Bonevolowy3
Lady Mary ,

Nine ran.

AQUATICS.

KELLEY AND SADLER.

Articles have at length been signed for a match between
these men, to row from Putney to Mortlake, for ..£2OO
a-side, on Tuesday, Thcetnber 1 (what year ?). SAdler's
backer, we understand, offers to bet an even £3OO that
Kelley is defeated in both his matches, viz., with Sadler
and with Renforth. A copy of the articles is appended :
" Articles of agreement entered into this 9th day of Octo-
ber between Henry Kelley of Fulham and Joseph Sadler
of Surbiton. They hereby agre3 to row a right-away
scallers' race, from Putney to the Ship, at Mortlake, for
£2OO a-side; to start front two boats moored twenty
3 aids apart opposite the Star and Garter, the steam-
boats to be behind the men at starting. The race
to take place on Tuesday, Docembn 1. The men to
be at their stations at half-past two, and to row accord-
ing to the recognised laws of boat-racing. The referee
to be chosen at the last deposit; in the event of the men
not agreeing, each to choose one, and draw for choice.
The referee to bo the starter, and his decision to be final.
The cutters accompanying the men to keep astern of the
sternmost man. The first deposit of £25 a-side is now
staked in the hands of the Editor of Bell's Life, who shall
be final stakeholder; the second deposit of £25 a-side on
Friday, October 23; the third deposit of £5O a-side, on
Friday, November 6 ; the fourth deposit of £5O a-side on
Friday, November 20 ; and the final deposit of £5O a-side
on Thursday, November 26, at the Bells Tavern, Putney,
between the home of seven and nine ; all other deposits
to be made at the office of Bell's Life. Either party failing
to comply with any of the conditions contained herein to
forfeit his money down.

(Signed) " HENRY KELLEY,
"J. H. SADLER.
" WitIIOSSOS :—OUARLES BUST; WILLIAM D. POSTER."

MARKETS-7 HIS DAY.

NOTICE.

The Third Edition of " The Suva " of last Evening, con-
taining tho Latest Betting and Races at Newmarket,
was published in time for delivery in town at 7.15 p.m.
London, England, 1868-10-20

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

There is no improvement in the dead meat market, and
prices are steady at previous quotations. Beef-2s 10d to
4s 6d ; veal, 35 4d to 4s 8d; mutton, 35 to 4s 6d; large
pork, 35 to 3s 6d; small, 3s 8d to 4s 4d.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE,

Tnis EVENING, THE MARRIED RAKE. After which, in
flvo acts, at a quarter to 8. THE RIGHTFUL HEIR. To con-
ludo with THE L YCEUM BALLET. Messrs. Bandmann.
.F. Neville, Lin Rayne, Harding, Basil Potter, Mr. and Mrs.
e Vezin, Milly Palmer, <te.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ALDERSHOT.-ARMY CONTRACTS.--FLOUR AND
ME AT.

Commissariat-Office, South Camp, Aldershot,
16th September, 1868.
TENDERS will be received at this Office until
noon on Thursday, the 22d October, from persons who
may be willing to enter into CONTRACTS for the SUPPLY of

FLOUR (Ration and Hospital), Cones, for dusting Loaves
and FRES El ME AT,

for six months, from Ist December next to 31st May, 1869, for
the use of her Majesty's Forces at Aldershot, and within the
command.

Separate tenders aro required for each of the above articles.
- - -• • - • .

Forme of Tender and conditions of Contract can be obtained
on application at this Office, by letter or in person, between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., where any further information that
may be required will be furnished. _ _

R. ROUT ET,
Deputy Commissary-General,
London, England, 1868-10-20

BOILER .EXPLOSION IN LONDON.

A boiler explosion occurred at five tajautes past two
on Monday afternoon at the United Itotel, Haymarket. The
hotel adjoins Her Majesty's Theatre, which is rebuild-
ing, and for some minutes it was thought the acci-
dent had occurred in the extensive works now
being carried on in connection with its re-erection. It
appears, however, that whilst the boiler at the hotel
was in full work it suddenly exploded, causing a great
destruction of property. Six of the servants who were
near the spot received severe injuries, which necessitated
their removal to Charing-cross Hospital. One policeman,
who was standing at the corner of the Haymarket, was
carried off his feet by the force of the explosion, and all
the glass in the neighbourhood of the hotel met with
instant destruction.

OUTRAGES ON MISSIONARIES IN CHINA.

Serious outrages on missionaries have taken place near
Chinkeang. The Shanghai Recorder gives the fol-
lowing account of the occurrence :—" A corespon•
dent, writing from Chinkeang, under date 24th
August, says : " Mr. Allen, of her Britannic Majesty's
consulate, and Mr. Sands, of the United States consulate,
at this port, have just returned from Yangchow, to
which place they went in order to institute in-
quiries into a most outrageous attack which has just
been made upon the Rev. Mr. Taylor, of the Protestant
Mission, and his party. They have been mobbed in the
most barbarous manner ; about eight or ten thousand
men rose in a mass, broke into their house, and
destroyed the whole of their property. The ladies
belonging to the mission have all more or less suffered
from wounds and bruises, and the Rev. Mr. Reid
had his eyes so severely injured that there are very serious
doubts of his ever recovering his sight. The Chinese
mob set fire to the house, and did all they could to burn
the inmates out of it. They were driven to such extre-
mities that they were forced to throw the children from
the upper windows, and the ladies were obliged to follow
at the risk of their lives. One of them is within a month
of her confinement. The outrage was caused by the
literary class, who spread a report to the effect that the
missionaries boiled up children to use them for medicine.
The silly, impotent authorities knew of the difficulty fully
a week beforehand, and instead of taking steps to prevent
a breach of the peace, encouraged it by their indiffeience, if
not actually by their connivance."
London, England, 1868-10-20

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Gnat Exhibitions
of 1851 and 18&) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curativb treatment of HERNIA. Tho use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is hero avoided a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the floc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
tot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,

Mr. JdEIN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.

A Single Truss, 165., 218., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
Is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. 10d.

Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT]

VLASTIC STOCKINGS,
V/ KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1868-10-20

BOILER EXPLOSION IN LONDON.

A boiler explosion occurred at five mijantes past two
on Monday afternoon at thelTnited Irotel, Haymarket. The
hotel adjoins Her Majesty's Theatre, which is rebuild-
ing, and for some minutes it was thought the acci-
dent had occurred in the extensive works now
being carried on in connection with its re-erection. It
appears, however, that whilst the boiler at the hotel
was in full work it suddenly exploded, causing a great
destruction of property. Six of the servants who were
near the spot received severe injuries, which necessitated
their removal to Charing-cross Hospital. One policeman,
who was standing at the corner of the Haymarket, was
carried off his feet by the force of the explosion, and all
the glass in the neighbourhood of the hotel met with
instant destruction.

OUTRAGES ON MISSIONARIES IN CHINA.

Serious outrages on missionaries have taken place near
Chinkeang. The Shanghai Becordcr gives the fol-
lowing account of the occurrence :—" A corespon-
dent, writing from Chinkeang, under date 21th
August, says : " Mr. Allen, of her Britannic Majesty's
consulate, and Mr. Sands, of the United States consulate,
at this port, have just returned from Yangchow, to
which place they went in order to institute in-
quiries into a most outi ageous attack IN hich has just
been made upon the Rev. Mr. Taylor, of the Protestant
Mission, and his party. They have been mobbed in the
most barbarous manner ; about eight or ten thousand
men rose in a mass, broke into their house, and
destroyed the whole of their property. The ladies
belonging to the mission have all more or less suffered
from wounds and bruises, and the Rev. Mr. Reid
had his eyes so severely injured that there are very serious
doubts of his ever recovering his sight. The Chinese
mob set fire to the house, and did all they could to burn
the inmates out of it. They were driven to such extre-
mities that they were forced to throw the children from
the upper windows, and the ladies were obliged to follow
at the risk of their lives. One of them is within a month
of her confinement. The outrage was caused by the
literary class, who spread a report to the effect that the
missionaries boiled up children to use them for medicine.
The silly, impotent authorities knew of the difficulty fully
a week beforehand, and instead of taking steps to prevent
a breach of the peace, encouraged it by their indifference, if
not actually by their connivance."
London, England, 1868-10-20

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.

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, Great 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.G.; and by
WILLIAM WILLI AMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is hero avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Hoc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may bo had, and the truss, which can-
not fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JO EIN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.

A Single Truss, 165., 219,.., 26g. 6d., and 81s. 6d. Postage,
is. A Double Truss, 81s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 625. 6d. Postage,
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.
NEW PATENT':

VLASTIC STOCKINGS,
L. 14 KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Prico 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.

ri lIE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
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-mal!.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street,
London, England, 1868-10-20

CHEAP LIGHT.

Sir Walter Scott was never more at fault in his
prophecies than in his 'estimation of the discovery of
gas. He thought it was absurd to think-that ever
the streets of our large towns would be " polluted"
by gas-pipes. Sir Walter lived to see his mis-
take. Now the question is how we may get the best .
gas at the lowest possible ,cost. Plymouth is;: iii
point of light, the cheapest town in the World.
London, on account of the large.munber of companies
and .for other cogent reasons, is lamentably behind;
so much so, that an agitation has for some time been
going on for the establishment of a kind of gas com-
pany for the populace. Captain Arthur Cochrane, of
the Royal Navy (son of the Earl of Dundonald),
claims to have discovered a plan by which the price
of gas can be lowered considerably. -He proposes
that bitumen shall be used in gas retorts with the
coal. The result is, he says, that the illuminating
power is increased and the cost lessened. The price
named, however, is 3s. 7d. per thousand feet. Gas
from coal is provided in Westminster for ss. ad.
Here bitumen might be used with advantage. But
in some of our towns the price charged is under
3s. 7d. Here, unless some important reductions
could be made, it would obviously be of little use.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ROYAL ALFRED THEATRE.

Lessee, Mr. 11. E. Lacey—Directress, Miss Amy Sedgwick.
Tuts EVENING, at a quarter to 8, PINDEE SINGH. Preeeded
by the fauce of THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN EGGS.

AGRICULTURAL HALL, ISLINGTON.—FAIRY PALACE
CONCERTS, Every Evening, at 8.

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

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLET?,
Promenade Concert. Band of CO. Begin at S. Is. Box-offloo
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-park, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, ls.; on Mondays, 6d.; Children
under twelve, 63.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ROYAL. LYCEUM THEATRE,

Tim EVENING, THE MARRIED RAKE. After which, in
five acts, at a quarter to 8. THE RIGHTFUL HEIR. To con-
lude with THE LYCEUM BALLET. Messrs. Baudmann,
•F. Neville, Lin Rayne, Harding, Basil Potter, Mr. and Mrs.
Vezin, Milly Palmer, Sc.
London, England, 1868-10-20

THE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.

Established 1821.
No. 11, Lombard-street, London, E.C.
Subscribed Capital Two Millions.
Total Invested Funds upwards of £2,750,000.
Total Income upwards of £320,000.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIRE POLICIES
which expire at MICHAELMAS must be Renewed within
Fifteen Days at this Office, or with the Company's Agents
throughout the Kingdom, otherwise they become void.
All Insurances now have the benefit of the Reduced
Duty of ls. 6d. per cent.
For Prospectus and other information apply to the Com-
pany's Agents, or to
T. TALLEMACH, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-20

IIAYMARKET THEATRE.

The winter season at this theatre commenced last
night with the production of "Leah," in which Miss
Bateman made her re-appearance after an absence
of three years. The reception she received was
nearly overpowering, and the repeated acknow-
ledgment of the compliment by the highly accom-
plished artiste only seemed to add to the intensity of
the welcome. The world-wide renown which
Miss Bateman has achieved by her magnificent im-
personation of the Jewish maiden now renders
criticism on the performance totally unnecessary,
and therefore we can only repeat that which we
have said over and over again, that Miss Bateman's
conception and impersonation of Leah is one
of the finest specimens of dramatic art ever
witnessed on the stage in any part of
the world. She was excellently supported by Mr.
Kendall, Mr. Howe, Miss Virginia Francis, a very
promising young actress, new to the London boards,
and by little Miss Maccabe. The house, which has
been very beautifully redecorated, was crowded in
every part by a delightful audience, who loudly
testified their pleasure at the fall of the curtain.
Speaking. of the performance, the limes says
the acting of Miss Bateman, as Leah, at once cap-
tures the sympathies of all classes, critical or other-
wise ; and the impulse given at the commencement
of the play continues to the end, the applause of ac-
clamation being everywhere accompanied by- the
more genuine applause of tears.

The Star is quite as complimentary. Its critique
says the audience burst forth as the curtain fell into
a long roar of thanks and welcome, which it was
impossible to construe otherwise than as a tribute
rarely paid to histrionic power, however signal, and
in this instance blended by the magic of histrionic
power with such feelings of personal kindness as a
stranger seldom receives.

The 'Telegraph also is highly eulogistic. It says
Miss Bateman, throughout her performance, was
accompanied by the warmest sympathies of the
audience ; and the touching pathos of the last act
evoked the most complimentary expressions of deep
emotion.

The Standard says—" The audience was enthu-
siastic throughout, and testified its applause by
frequent calls ; and at the termination of the
drama Miss Bateman received a perfect ovation of
bouquets."
London, England, 1868-10-20

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

-Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street ; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. P. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.
London, England, 1868-10-20

TOPICS OF THE DAY.

WANTED, A CAZCSE FOR AN EFFECT.
A -report of the fall of the three houses lately
erected in the Holloway-road closes with the remark
" that the cause has not yet been ascertained." Those
who have lived in our modern London dwellings
will be at no loss for a reason why houses should fall
directly they are built. A people reveals its character
in its architecture. In the massive grandeur of
Egypt there was written the character of a people
warlike and powerful ; in the Greek temple
there is culture and refinement ; in the houses
of Hampstead, Holloway, Chelsea, and Pimlico, some
of which appear to be only shells on which to plaster
an inordinate amount of stucco, there is revealed the
greed of the " speculating builder." To use a cant
term in the trade, the work is " stamped," the sur-
veyor deceived, the houses hurriedly run up with bad
materials and slovenly workmanship ; and then the
tenant is condemned to the torment of doors which
will not shut, windows that do not open, and first
floors which will shake with the tread of a mouse.
Sometimes these wretched shams tumble down from
sheer weakness. We can heartily echo the usual con-
grattilation, " Fortunately, no one was in the house,
or passing at the time." May it ever be so while
houses fall.
London, England, 1868-10-20

ROUND SHOULDERS, STOOPINGTIA.BITS,
PIGEON CHESTS, and other Deformities, are pre-
vented and cured by wearing CHANDLER'S IMPROVED
HYGIENIC CREST-EXPANDING BRACE, for both sexes of all
ages. It strengthens the voice and lungs, relieves indi-
gesticn, pains in the chest and back, and is especially re-
commended to children for assisting the growth, promoting
health and symmetry of figure, superseding the use of
braces and stays. Price from lOs. 6(1. each.-66, Berners-
street, Oxford-street, Wr. Illustrated circulars forwarded.
London, England, 1868-10-20

STATE RAILWAYS.

Mr. Arthur John Williams is determined that his
scheme for the purchase of railways by the State
shall not fail for want of detail. Step by step he
argues the whole matter out in the Daily News. His
latest production is most interesting. It abounds
with figures. What he contends for is a lcw single
fare. He would have only two classes; and he
examines the traffic receipts on English railways to
see the lowest single fare that could be adopted. He
comes to the conclusion that the expense of carrying
every passenger of every class, whatever distance he
travelled, whether two miles or three hundred, is
rather less than Nd. per head. Further, he
calculates that if each passenger who travelled
in 1860, whether first, second, or third class,
and whether he travelled from one station to
another or from one end of the kingdom to another,
had paid a small fraction of a penny more than 13d.,
the companies would have received the income they
received in 1866. He submits, therefore, that a
table of fares, something as follows, would pay the
State without profit. Under five miles, first class
4d.; second, 2d ; under ten, first, Bd.; second, 4d. ;
under twenty, ls., and 6d. ; under fifty, 2s. Gd., and
ls. ; above fifty, 55., and ls. Gd. A uniform single
fare of 2s. Gd. and ls. with a scale for very short
distances, would do, Mr. Williams thinks, all that
was required. The importance of these calculations
cannot be over-estimated. It is to be hoped that the
whole matter will be thoroughly ventilated.
London, England, 1868-10-20

SCARLATINA.

" C. X." writes to the Daily News, pronouncing
" our London dispensaries the shame of Europe."
He says our dispensary system kills more than it
cures. Poor children are brought to these places
with scarlatina, and perish from the cold. " One
feverish child in the miserable, cold, out-door
department of our hospitalS and dispensaries
in London itself, contracts incurable kidney or
other disease, and. perhaps gives the scarla-
tina to half a dozen other children ; this
suits the statisticians or sanitarians, but nobody
else. It is a most distressing thing for a
conscientious physician, as at the chief dispen-
sary in Westminster, to be asked to prescribe for
children in scarlatina at the dispensary, where there
are no funds to help the sick or to pay for a visiting
doctor." Scarlatina is essentially a case for visiting,
and if the dispensary does not engage a medical man
to visit, it should be handed over to the parish
doctor. Such cases should be refused altogether,
both in the interests of the, institution and the
poor.