biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1868-10-27

ME UNION PACIFIC RA[LwAY.

'The following extract from the report of John J.
Cisco, treasurer of the Union Pacific Railway
Company, gives many items of interest :--
"The prospective value of the Union Pacific
Railroad, as a promoter of emigration and of in-
creased production of the minerals of the West, is
beyond question. But its value and profit as a na-
tional undertaking are by no means confined to the
future. Each year of its operation, even in its un-
finished state, insures direct, unequivocal profit to
the national Treasury, as the following figures,
furnished by General M. C. Meigs, United States
Quartermaster-General, abundantly proves. Previ-
ous to the building of this continental railroad, all
Government freight, consisting chiefly of supplies for
the troops on the frontier, was carried by waggons
under contracts given to the lowest responsible bid-
ders. At the time of the Mormon war the annual
expense of maintaining troops upon the • plains
amounted to about $l,OOO per man, most of this
sum being chargeable to transportation. In 1836
waggon transportation upon ' Route No. I'. (the
route now occupied by the Union Pacific Railroad)
cost au average of 28.4 cents per ton per mile. In
1867 an average of 39.4 cents. was paid for similar
service, while, on account of the increased distance,
for the season from Jan. 1, 1868, to March 31, the
lowest contract that could be made was for 50 cents
per ton per mile. The average tariff of Govern-
ment transportation over the Union Pacific Railroad
is 10.01 cents per ton per mile, but even this is in
excess of the actual cost, as may be seen by the fol-
lowing extract from a letter from Quartermaster-
General Meigs, under date of September 1, 1868 :
London, England, 1868-10-27

LIVERPOOL AUTUMN MEETING.

Liverpool Autumn Cup (Acceptances) of 200 sous, added
to a Sweepstakes of 25 soya each, 15 ft ; the winner of a
handicap after the weights are declared of 100 sons 51b,
of two, or of 200 sous, 81b extra. One mile and a half .
116 subs.

Age st lb
Priponnier... 4 9 2
Kut. of the Garter 4 8 12
Vauban ... 4 8 5
See-Saw ... 3 8 4
Palmer ... 4 8 2
Tynedale ... 4 8 2
Goodwood... ... 4 8 2
Taraban ... 4 7 12
Van Amburgh ... 4 7 12
Dalby a 7 10
Knight Errant 4 7 9
Grimston ... 3 7 9
Abergeldie ... 5 7 7
Christmas Carol 6 7 7
Friday 6 7 5
Irish Queen filly 4 7 5
Tormentor 4 7 5
Special ... ... 5 7 5
Fairwind 4 7 5
Tabouret ... 3 7 b
Ackworth a 7 3
Tribune 5 7 3
Bertha 3 7 0
Orion ... ... 3 7 0

Age at lb
Lady Elizabeth 3 7 0
Paul Jones ... 3 7 0
Lady Coventry 3 6 12
The Dean 4 6 12
The Spy 3 6 12
Naivete ... 3 6 12
Deceit ... 4 6 10
Viscount St.Albans 4 6 10
Aggravator ... 4 6 10
Sister to Vedette.— 4 6 10
Foresight ... ... 4 6 9
Bandmaster ... 4 6 8
John Leech ... 3 6 7
New Guinea ... 4 6 6
Minster Bell ... 4 6 6
Lady Henrietta ... 3 6 5
Vortigern 3 6 4
Equerry 3 6 2
Vixen gelding 4 6 0
Alicia 4 6 0
Makeshift colt ... 3 512
Ajax 3 5 10
Electricity... 3 5 7

PROGRAMME OF WORCESTER MEETING.
WEDNESDAY.

The Grand Stand Plate (handicap) of 50 sous, for all
ages ; winners of 100 sous clear after Oct. 15, at 10 a.m.
71b extra. About a mile.

The Autumn Flying Stakes, a handicap of 5 soya each,
with 40 added, for all ages; winners once after Oct. 15,
at 10 a.m., 71b, twice or 200 sovs 121 b; second to save
his stake. Five furlongs.

The Severn Bank Stakes of 5 sous each (p.p.), with 25
added ; for hunters ; 1 Ist 71b each ; winners of 100 sous
at any one time on the flat or across the country 71b,
twice or of 200 141 b ; thoroughbreds 101 b extra ; gentle-
men riders; professionals 71b extra. Throe miles on
the Steeplechase Course.

Grand Annual Steeplechase, a Handicap Sweepstakes of
10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added ; winners of 100 soya
after Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., 71b, of two or more such 101 b
extra. About four miles.

A Free Handicap Steeplechase f 5 sovs each, with 40
added; winners of 100 aovs after Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., 71b,
of 200 or more 101 b extra; every entry will be au ac-
ceptance unless declared off on or before October 24 ; if
twenty subscribers, tho second to receive 10 sovs. Two
miles. _ .
London, England, 1868-10-27

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

WHY incur the risks of Limited Liability, by
taking Shares in Civil Service or Co-operative
Stores, when you can SAVE TEN PER CENT. by
PURCHASING of

THE EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY,
and can have the goods delivered at your own door ? Teas
of all descriptions from Is. 3d. per lb. upwards. Price
Lists post free, on application at the Company's Ware-
houses, 9, Great St. Helen's-churchyard, Bishopsgate.
London, England, 1868-10-27

quIE OUTRAGES ON MISSIONARIES.

The following extracts from letters received by the last
mail supply trustworthy information respecting the recent
outrages on missionaries in China. The Rev. J. H.
Taylor, writing in a boat on August 24, says : " The
events •of the past week baffle all description. We
are all on the way to Chin-Kiang, and are nearly
there. Thanks be to God, no life has been lost;
and, after the experience of Saturday and Sunday,
if the loss of our property does not give rise to feelings of
joy, it at least appears a very small matter indeed. The
house was surrounded by some thousands of rioters—
the natives say 20,000, but this is probably a number
magnified by their fears. They dug through the walls,
burst open doors, and tried in several places to set fire to
the premises ; rifled our boxes, drawers, and rooms ;
searched and took what they valued from the persons of
three of the ladies, &c. All of us are more or less
bruised. Mr. Reid has nearly lost an eye, and several
teeth. . ." From the letters of the other missionaries
it appears that the 18th August was actually placarded
about the city as the day upon which the house would be
attacked, and endeavours made to set it on fire,
irrespective .of the natives or foreigners in it
at the time. These placards contained the grossest
libels against the missionaries, and in one of
them the name of Jesus was blasphemed in the vilest
terms. From about the above date until the 23rd they
had been almost in a state of siege, the climax being on
the 22nd and 23rd. Miss B. writes : "We have had to
flee from Yang-Chau. I cannot stop now to describe the
last few days, if indeed they are describable. The next
mail must bring you particulars of events. Meanwhile
you will join us in praise to God for saving our lives and
limbs, and our most valuable property. The rioters
sacked every room but one, in which were all our most
important papers and the bulk of our money. . . We
had to escape for our lives by jumping from the roof over
the front of tho reception hall. But God graciously sus-
tained and saved us. Very earnestly do I desire and
plead that He will yet take us back to that city, for His
•lory's sake."
London, England, 1868-10-27

IA-7 IN G'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
AIL street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray tho heiwy current ex-
penses. Assistance is urgently needed.
F. ALFRED BEDWELL, Vice-Chairman.
JAMES BLYTH, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-27

THE MINORITY CLAUSE.

In the three-cornered constituencies all the odium
of the minority clause has been laid on the Conser-
vatives. But the Tory candidates by no means wish
in all cases to accept the responsibility. Indeed, the
Constitution'l candidates for the City of London—
which may be called a " four-cornered constituency "
—rather seem anxious to throw it on the other side.
Mr. Fowler, the chairman of their committee, pub-
lishes a letter, in which it is shewn that while only
nine Liberals voted against it in the House of Lords,
forty-three Conservatives recorded their antipathy
to it. On the other hand, seventy Liberals ane
seventy-two Conservatives voted for it.

.INLAND REVENUE OFFICERS AND 'rite FRANCHISE.

Mr. Monk, the author of the Inland Revenue
Officers' Disabilities Bill, and Mr. Stephenson, the
chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue, are having
a pretty little squabble between themselves over a
very interesting subject. Mr. Stephenson, some time
back, ordered notices to be put forth in the depart-
ments under his control, forbidding canvassing by
the employes. But Mr. Monk suddenly discovered
that the Act declaring canvassing illegal had been
repealed. Forthwith he posted off this information
to Mr. Stephenson and the daily papers. Mr. Stephen—
son politely informed him in reply that he had made
a mistake—had discovered a mare's-nest. There it
was thought the matter would have ended. But it
appeared that the correspondence has still been going
on. Mr. Monk is not convinced by Mr.
Stephenson, and asks for proofs of his statement,
adding that the Act to which Mr. Stephenson refers
as unrepealed is one concerning soap, paper, and
linen. Mr. Stephenson returns that he believes
himself right : " With respect to any proof of the
correctness of my assertion that the prohibition
enacted by s. 182 of the 10th Anne, c. 19, remains in
full force in regard to the Department of Inland
Revenue, I can only say that I am so advised,
and that I must be guided by that opinion
until it has been demonstrated to be erro-
neous." Yet again Mr. Monk, nothing daunted by
the stiffness of the reply, returns in a letter in
which he quotes all the Sets in question. The argu-
ment he uses is, that the Act on which Mr. Stephenson
relies refers to officers engaged in certain duties.
By subsequent statutes these duties have failed to be
required. There is nobody, therefore, engaged in
them. The Act, therefore, is a dead letter, and has
no power as to those engaged in similar, but not the
same work.
London, England, 1868-10-27

WESTON'S MUSIC HALL.

Last night Mr. Sweasey commenced his winter
season ; and whilst various novelties have been
secured, for the amusement of his patrons, their per-
sonal comfort has been well cared for. The pro-
prietor has done away with the sawdust, and
in place of which has carpetted the entire hall,
which gives it a peculiarly comfortable and cozy
appearance. Another great feature at this very
excellent place of entertainment is that the visitor
may be certain to hear really gool music well per-
formed, both vocal and instrumental, a matter not
of ordinary occurrence at music halls generally.
Mr. Corrie, the musical director, wisely gives the
audience two of the finest overtures, and then fol-
lows a programme selected from the works of the
most celebrated composers. Vincent Wallace's
works were selected for illustration last evening,
and the talented director and Miss Tremaine sang
some of the gems of melody from his very success-
ful opera of "Maritana." The audience were highly
pleased and expressed their delight in the loudest
applause. Mr. Lascelles is a very sweet ballad
singer, and the sisters Lelia and Florence Ellis, two
most accomplished comedians, were more than
usually good in their performances last night. The
comic portion of the entertainment is well sustained
by Mr. F. French, Mr. E. Clarke, and the sisters
Bullen. Mr. Rennolf, the baritone, sang some
very good songs, and here we wished we
could have stopped, but for the honour of
an encore for "A Pirate's Life for Me,"
he gave to the company a ridiculously vulgar
song, supposed to be comic, but which was, in fact,
a vile libel on the industrious class mentioned. Mr.
Rennolf will not increase his reputation by singing
such positive rubbish, that he may rely upon. Mr.
Sweasey has to a degree consulted the tastes of all
his patrons by securing the services of two athletes,
who go through their performances in the most
graceful manner ; but this is the only illegitimate
performance of the evening. Everything is done
excellently and well at Weston's, and a better even-
ing's entertainment cannot be had than that now
provided by the spirited proprietor.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.

Wind, N.TP.; fine.

Arrived, Oct. 26 —Trident, steamer, from Hamburg ;
Queen of the Bay, from Tuticorn ; Somerset, from Cal-
cutta; Artaces, from Guernsey; Merry Monarch, from
Montreal; Estephania, from Antigua; John Scott, from
Madras; Brilliant, from Tupilco.
Arrived, Oct. 27.—Victor, steamer, from Brussels ;
Mary, steamer, from Gothenburg; Asenger, from Konigs-
berg; Royal Sovereign, from Calcutta ; Margaret Pollock,
from Quebec; Leonidas, from Tuticorin ; Assistance, from
Sheerness; Somerset, steamer, from Antwerp; Seine,
steamer from Boulogne; Legal, from Porto Rico; Prospero,
from Nassau; Elcho, steamer, from Calais; Valesquez,
steamer, from Lisbon ; Tre Broeders, from Worcum.
Baled—Argos, steamer, for Calais.
DEAL, Tuesday Morning.
Wind, W.N.W., moderate ; fine.
Passed —Gulnare, from Colombo, for London.
London, England, 1868-10-27

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington N.

Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,951 patients since it was
establisbe at King's-cross in 1856. Patients aro admitted
free-
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co. 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall.--Hon.
See., P', Smith. Esa. GEO. REm, Sec.
London, England, 1868-10-27

INDIA.

The principal intelligence from the nortn-west frontier
has been anticipated by telegraph. The chief of the Swat
tribe was taking part with the British, and there was
every prospect of the Hussunzyes and Khan Kheyles being
effectually punished. The men of Swat displayed great
activity against the enemy, and were evidently bent upon
driving them out of the neighbourhood.
Other items of intelligence are of considerable interest.
Some disturbances on the Persian Gulf, caused by a
marauding chief of Bahrein, have been finally disposed of
by the B ritish resident, Colonel Pelly, aided by her Majesty's
ship Vigilant. The lawless chief is now an outlaw, his fort,
vessels, and ordnance have been destroyed, and the plun-
der which had been taken from British subjects has been
restored. Fenianism has made its appearance in India.
Mathew Keenan, a soldier of the 90th Light Infantry,
has received sentence of nearly two years' imprisonment
for using traitorous language respecting the Queen. The
unhappy shareholders of the Victoria Patent Brick Com-
pany of Bombay have been mulcted in a call of no less
than £7O per share. The Anglo-Indians have tabooed
refugees. Sir John Lawrence has decided that foreign
princes who take shelter in British India must be sup-
ported at the expense of the British Government.
The Times of India continues to write against the
appointment of Lord Mayo as Viceroy. Some of the other
papers, however, are adopting a conciliatory tone. As
the appointment has been made and there is now no help
for it, they ask that the new Governor-General should
have a trial. But the Times of India objects to filling
such an office upon speculation.

Most important of all are the accounts of the scarcity in
the north-west provinces. The distress in these districts is
very serious, though it hardly merits the terrible designa-
tion of famine. Natives are migrating in all directions,
vainly seeking plenty where scarcity everywhere prevailed.
A slight fall of rain had in some degree improvedthe prospect.
THE " ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE" THE VICEROY OF EGYPT.

A correspondent at Alexandria writes to prove that the
reported attempt upon the life of the Viceroy of Egypt
never took place. The testimony he accumulates is
undeniably formidable. The attack was first said to have
been made at Cairo, and then at Alexandria. But though
the date given was the 22nd of September, nothing was heard
of the affair until the Ist October. The streets were
densely crowded at the time, but nobody saw anything of
the murderous assault. The instrument said to have been
used, a spiked ball, was so clumsy that it could not,
except by the merest chance, have done more than inflict
a trifling wound. The writer thinks his Highness, the
consular body, the mercantile community, and Reuter's
agent were all the victims of a hoax. The strangest
fact is, that the prefect of police heard of the affair, and
went to examine the house from which the ball was thrown,
but was met at the entrance by two of his own men, who
refused him admittance. On remonstrating, he was
removed from his post and sent up the country as Governor
of Esneh.
London, England, 1868-10-27

WESTON'S MUSIC HALL.

Last night Mr. Sweasey commenced his winter
season ; and whilst various novelties have been
securel for the amusement of his patrons, their per-
sonal comfort has been well cared for. The pro-
prietor has done away with th 3 sawdust, and
in place of which has carpetted the entire hall,
which gives it a peculiarly comfortable and cozy
appararice. Another great feature at this very
excellent id tee of entertainment is that the visitor
may be certain to hear really good music well per-
formed, both vocal and instrumental, a matter not
of ordinary occurrence at music halls generally.
Mr. Corrie, the musical director, wisely gives the
audience two of the finest overtures, and then fol-
lows a programme selected from the works of the
most celebrated composers. Vincent Wallace's
works were selected for illustration last evening,
and the talented director and Miss Tremaine sang
some of the gems of melody from his very success-
ful opera of "Maritana." The audience were highly
pleased and expressed their delight in the loudest
applause. Mr. Lascelles is a very sweet ballad
singer, and the sisters Lelia and Florence Ellis, two
most accomplished comedians, were more than
usually good in their performances last night. The
comic portion of the entertainment is well sustained
by Mr. F. French, Mr. E. Clarke, and the sisters
Bullen. Mr. Rennolf, the baritone, sang some
very . good songs, and here we wished we
could have stopped, but for the honour of
an encore for "A Pirate's Life for Me,"
he gave to the company a ridiculously vulgar
song, supposed to be comic, but which was, in fact,
a vile libel on the industrious class mentioned. Mr.
Rennolf will not increase his reputation by singing
such positive rubbish, that he may rely upon. Mr.
Sweasey has to a degree consulted the tastes of all
his patrons by securing the services of two athletes,
who go through their performances in the most
graceful manner; but this is the only illegitimate
performance of the evening. Everything is done
excellently and well at Weston's, and a better even-
ing's entertainment cannot be had than that now
provided by the spirited proprietor.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.

Wind, N.W. ; fine.
Arrived, Oct. 26 —Trident, steamer, from Hamburg ;
Queen of the Bay, from Tuticorn ; Somerset, from Cal-
cutta; Artaces, from Guernsey ; Merry Monarch, from
Montreal; Estephauia, from Antigua; John Scott, from
Madras; Brilliant, from Tupilco.
Arrived, Oct. 27.—Victor, steamer, from Brussels ;
Mary, steamer, from Gothenburg; Asenger, from Konigs-
berg; Royal Sovereign, from Calcutta; Margaret Pollock,
from Quebec; Leonidas, from Tuticorin ; Assistance, from
Sheerness ; Somerset, steamer, from Antwerp ; Seine,
steamer from Boulogne; Legal, from Porto Rico; Prespero,
from Nassau ; Elcho, steamer, from Calais ; Valesquez,
steamer, from Lisbon ; Tre Broeders, from Worcum.
Saled—Argos, steamer, for Calais.
DELL, Tuesday Morning.
Wind, W.N.W., moderate; fine.
Passed —Gulnare, from Colombo, for London.
London, England, 1868-10-27

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—ller Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1868-10-27

AMERICA.

The Republicans have been out-manoeuvred in the
Southern States, in nearly all of which the Democrats have
secured a majority by gaining over the negroes. In con-
sequence, the Republicans are endeavouring to prevent the
elections taking place in the South. In Texas an election
has been forbidden by the military commanders, and in
Alabama the Legislature declines to pass any registry law,
so that there will he no means of ascertaining who are
voters. The Democrats, however, are determined to hold
an election, whether their opponents participate or not.
The President, too, has forbidden the interference of the
military governors.
The Daily News correspondent says the desertions from
the Democrats still continue, and some of them are very
disheartening. The result of the election in Ohio may be
said to settle the question of payment in greenbacks. The
leading Republicans addressed themselves almost exclu-
sively to this question, and it occupied more attention than
any other.
London, England, 1868-10-27

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London, England, 1868-10-27

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

TOWER ILA:►MLETS.-A proposition will, it is expected, be
wade to bring about a coalition between Messrs. Ayrton and
Beales. If this were done, their success would be looked
upon as certain.

CHELSEA.— It is stated that within the present week an
arrangement will be entered into between the three Liberal
candidates for Chelsea—Sir H. A. Hoare, Mr. Dilke, and
Mr. Odger— by which one of the members can honourably
retire from the contest, leaving the Liberal interest in the
borough undivided.

GLOUCESTER.—A gentleman named Brennan offers himself
as a candidate against the sitting Liberal members, Messrs.
Price and Monk.

EAST SUItItEr.-It is antborltatively ta'ed that Mr.
Locke Bing and Mr. Buxton will be opposed by Mr. Hard-
man of the Temple, and Mr. James Ford.

SALISBURY.—Mr. Chapman, who was an unsuccessful
candidate at the last election, Las consented to stand against
Mr. Hamilton and 111... Marsh. The extreme Liberals have
formed an association in order to bring forward a Liberal
more advanced than Mr. Marsh, who Wa3 one of the prin-
cipal Adullamites in ISGG.

I•;owritaxtrroNsitillE (Normt).— The Chancellor of the
Exchequer Las issued en address to this constituency seek-
ing re-election. Mr. Sackviile Stopford also solicits re-elec-
tion in conjunction with the right hon. gentleman, and to
that end he, also, has issued his address.

BaionTox.—There being three Liberals in the field, Mr.
Henry Moor, who has already been returned once in conse-
quence of divisions among his opponents, has issued an ad-
dress. Ho then eat as a Conservative, but he will now vote
for the disestablishment of the Irish Church. A " genuinp
Conservative" will most likely bo brought out.
MIDDLESBOROUGH.— The mayor of the town (Mr. Hopkins)
has declined to come out as a Conservative candidate,
although requested i.y a large number of the electors to do
so. Mr. Hopkins is a r Ltivo of the Liberal ciliarVon,
13919k9W.
London, England, 1868-10-27

THAMES,

A NEW THIEVES' KITCHEN.—Edwin Dobson, a
beer seller, and landlord of the True Friends beer-
house in Charlotte-street, Whitechapel, was brought
before Mr. Paget charged with stealing 511bs. of
black tea, the property of some person or persons
unknown.

Mr. Charles Young, solicitor, defended the
prisoner.
James Briden, a detective officer, No. 4 K, was
passing along Charlotte-street, Whitechapel, yes-
terday afternoon, and saw the prisoner leave his
house with a parcel wrapped up in an old news-
paper under his arm, and immediately enter the shop
of an oil and colourman next door. The parcel was
put into a scale and weighed, and then placed
behind the counter. Briden went to the shop and
took possession of the parcel, which he found behind
some galvanised pints. He then went into the True
Friends beerhouse in which were thieves. Ile asked
the prisoner what the parcel contained, to which he
replied soda. He observed that soda was a
curious thing for beersellers to deal in, and
opened the parcel. It contained sflbs. of good
black tea. He asked the prisoner to account
for it, and he said, " It is not my business to ac-
count for it." At the station-house the prisoner
said, "I'll take you to the man I bought it off."
He said, " Give me his name and address, and I will
go to him and ascertain whether he obtained it
honestly." The prisoner said no more."
The prisoner was then remanded.

MARKET S-1 HiS DAY.

HAY.

Mr. Charles James Easton reports trade slow at las
day's prices. Prime clover from 117 s Gd to 130 s; inferio
ditto, 85s to 100 s ; prime hay, 105 s to 115 s ; inferior ditto,
85s to 955; straw, 26s to 345.
London, England, 1868-10-27

nEi‘r AP, K

Barometrical pressure has recovered itself generally, and at our
southern stations readings are now high. The change since yesterday
has been upwards of a quarter of an inch. The highest reading is at
Valencia : that at Nairn is half an inch less. The fall in temperature
has been general :in the S.E. It has been greatest. A high westerly
wind blew yesterday in the Irish Sea, where it is now fresh from the
same quarter. On other coasts the wind is froin'the N.W to W., and
moderate. On the E. and S.E. coasts the weather continues fine :
the sky is generally cloudy elsewhere, Rain has fallen in the W. and
S.W.
London, England, 1868-10-27

CHESTER CATHEDRAL.

The Doan of- Chester wi:ites to a Liverpool paper to
v,ppe:l for funds on behalf of the restoration of the
cathedral. Last sprin.4 an appeal was first made, and
since then £28,000 has been promised. The archi-
tect's estimate is Le5:5,000, and the whole undertaking
win latit
4t)cnit five TU. Vi.nwacm remarks

cal enterprise Or this kind cannot eon-meta veil
successfully with the excitement or a ger.rita
election, but that it seems unnatural that
Liverpool should have no hand in the work,
and he gives the names of a committee of
approval. Ultra-Protestants will be astonished to find
the name of the arch-traitor Gladstone on the same
list with the "great and good " Dean of Ripon. The
care of the cathedral is in good hands, and the Dean,
who is well acquainted with the fact that the
phleoinatic people of the fens have in a few years
rendered "Ely's fane" one of the fairest architectural
wonders on the face of the earth, will move the
wealthy people of the North-west of England to a
generous rivalry.
London, England, 1868-10-27

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
ROYAL INSURANCE BUILDINGS,
Lombard-street, London, and Liverpool.
EPITOME of ANNUAL REPORT for 1867.
Tho " ROYAL" has never had a larger body of Constituents
than now.
FIRE BRANCH.

PREMIUMS in 1867 £460,553

being a larger revenue than in any preceding

year.
LOSSES by Fire in 1867..
NET PROFITS, after paying all losses and ex-
penses £56,373
LIFE BRANCH.
Annual Average of new business in 1865-6-7 £BOl,OOO
Do. during previous Quinquennium £688.000
Amount added to Life Reserves in 1867 £128,583
Lux PROPOSALS now effected will participate in the
increased share of Profits recently conceded to Policy-
holders.
PERCY M. DOVE, Manager and Actuary.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
August, 1868.
London, England, 1868-10-27

INDIA OFFICE, 15th October, 1868.
By order of the Secretary of State for India in
Council.
Notice is hereby given, that packages, stated to contain
reserved articles from the estates of deceased Officers and
soldiers of the late East India Company's Service, and of
Her Majesty's Indian Military Forces, have from time to
time been received from the Governments of the respec-
tive Presidencies in India.
Packages containing articles reserved from the follow-
ing estates remain unclaimed, viz.:-
11. Babington, W. R., Assistant Surgeon, Madras
Medical Department.
12. Briggs, F. W., Rev., Madras Establishment.
17A. Barclay, J. S., Captain, 39th Madras Native
Infantry.
20. Coust, H. A. 0., Captain, 2d Madras Native Veteran
Battalion.
21. Carter, C., Captain, 88th Madras Native infantry.
26. Chancy, A., Lieutenant, 39th Madras Native In-
fantry.
33. Donne, J. T.; Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
42. Dillas, R., Lieutenant, 3d Madras European Regi-
ment.
48. Edmonston, W., Sergeant-Major, 28th Madras
Native Infantry.
52. Penning, D. A., Colonel, Ist Madras Light Cavalry.
63. Grinelack, E., Private, 104th Foot.
.65. Harris, J. D., Lieutenant, 28th Madras Native In-
Infantry.
69. Hawes, J. C., Brevet-Maior, Ist Madras Fusiliers.
Halliday, J., Sergeant, Bengal Establishment.
79. Johnston, J. MGM., Captain, 4th Madras Native In-
fantry.
83. Keighly, F., Lieutenant, 24th Madras Native In-
fantry.
85. Kensington, 11. 8., Ensign, 32d Madras Native In-
fantry.
117. Owen, M., Lieutenant, 38th Madras Native Infantry.
128. Redmond, J. J., Lieutenant, 7th Madras Native In-
fantry.
134 A. Ryan, P., _Deputy Commissary, Madras Sappers and
Miners.
142. Sbedden, Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical De-
partment.
150 n. Stothert, R., Major, 4th Bengal Native Infantry.
154. Walker, A., Captain, Madras Establishment.
165. Walker, T., Sergeant-Major, 7th Madras Native In-
fantry.
170. Wright,'W., Sergeant, Madras Sappers and Miners.
Applications for such packages should be made by next
of kin of the deceased, or by the legal representatives of
such next of kin, to the Military Secretary, at this Office.
In the event of any of the packages in question remain-
ing unclaimed for the turther period of six mouths from
this date, they will be opened, the contents be disposed of
by sale, and the amount realized be credited to the estate
of the deceased.

T. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.

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

HENRY B. INGRA3I, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-27

PUBLIC OPINION.

The Roman Catholic priest of Sale placed a wooden
cross in the centre of his garden in front of his resi-
dence. Upon this hung an enamelled iron figure of
the Saviour. The Protestants were wild, especially
as the priest did no' licol the remonstrances of the
press. " Public opinion " was called to the rescue,
and manifested itself in defacing the crucifix. At
la ;t gimp°. or was nied, and the image was removed
Lsorn the crem, and probably deposited in a neigh-
bouring wnal. They are strong Protestants at Sale,
but they hardly illustrate the Protestant principle of
religious liberty.
London, England, 1868-10-27

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
ROYAL INSURANCE BUILDINGS,
Lombard-street, London, and Liverpool.
EPITOME of ANNUAL REPORT for 1867.
The "ROYAL" has never had a larger body of Constituents
than now.
FIRE BRANCH.

PREMIUMS in 1867 £460,553
being a larger revenue than in any preceding
year.
LOSSES by Fire in 1867. £292,125
NET PROFITS, after paying all losses and ex-
penses
LIFE BRANCH
Annual Average of new business in 1865-6-7 £BOl,OOO
Do. during previous Quinquennium £688,000
Amount added to Life Reserves in 1867 £128,583
LIFE PROPOSALS now effected will participate in the
increased share of Profits recently conceded to Policy-
holders.
PERCY M. DOVE, Manager and Actaary.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
August, 1868.

L 56,373
London, England, 1868-10-27

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 tho Refuge, 9, Great Queen-streot.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing3

370 children.
£l5 will keep a boy or girl for ona year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, NI.C.; and by
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1868-10-27

NOTICE,

The Third Edition of " The Sum " of last Evening, con-
taining the Latest Betting at Tatteraalls', was pub-
lished in time for delivery in town at 7.15 p.m.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

WORCESTER RACES—Tins D.Y.
HANDICAP PLATE.
A Handicap Plate of 30 sot's, added to a Sweepstakes of
5 sous each, for three y.!ar olds and upwaris; winners
after October 15, at 10 a.m., of 50 ;wive, 101 b extra. One
mile and a quarter (the old Cuurso). 10 subs.
Lute 1

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Five ran.
WORCESTER HANDICAP.
The Worcester Auturr a Handicap, a Sweepstakes of 10
sovs each, li ft, with 100 added, for three year olds and
upwards; winners of 100 sovs after October 15, at 10
a.m., 71b, of 200 101 b, extra ; the second to save Lis
stake. One mile and three furlongs. 22 subs.

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Seven ran.
NURSERY IIANDICAP.
The Nursery Plate Handiclp of 50 sovs, added to a S weep_
stakes of 5 sovs each, for two year olds ; winners after
the weights are published (October 15 at 10 a.m.) to
carry 71b, and winners of any stake worth 200 sovs 101 b
extra; the second to save his stake. T.Y.C. (a straight
half mile). 26 subs.
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MISCELLANEOUS NE 1V

TIIE MISTILY.

The Ministry is now complete. Lord Claud John
hamilton, second son of the Duke of Abercorn, has
been appointed a Lord of the Treasury, in place of
hfr. Noel, who succeeds Colonel Taylor as Secretary
be the Treasury.
DESPERATE TACTICS.

x=

The great amount of mendacity mixed uP with :the
resent election struggle is something frighhtful. A
Birmingham gentleman, passing through the streets
of an adjacent town, saw the following placard on
the walls in large type :—" From a quite independent
quarter, we learn that within the last nine months
Ur. Bright and Mr. Dillwyn had a formal interview
with Cardinal Cullen and Monsignor Woodlock, to
arrange in what way the spoils of the Irish Church
could be appropriated by the Irish Roman Catholics."
Ho wrote to Mr. Bright to know if it were
true, and received an answer that Mr. Bright
had not thought it worth while to contradict
a lie so absurd, and that "there is, surely, no person
who can believe it, on whom any argument, or state-
ment, or contradiction of mine could have any
influence." The " independent quarter " from which
thcse tales come must be somewhere in the neigh-
bourhood of the " Father of lies."
London, England, 1868-10-27

he times notes with satisfaction that the iguch4et4 S
has welcomed Lord Stanley's arguments in favour of
peace, disarmament, and economy. The French people
are martial, but they are also commercial, and appreciate
the enormous waste of overgrown establishments. At the
same time his but candid to acknowledge that France
has, if not greater reason, at any rate greater temptation,
to collect her strength at this moment than in former
days. The old proverb said that when France was satisfied
Europe was tranquil; but recent events have given it a
certain contradiction. France was satisfied enough in 1866;
and yet Europe was not tranquil, but convulsed by a war
between the two great Powers of Germany, the result of
which left the French with some excuse for dissatisfac.
tion. . To look at these questions fairly we must
remember that different States may stand in very
different positions. We ourselves, for instance, are apt
to claim the credit, as far as European politics are
concerned, of absolute inoffensiveness. We desire no con-
quest, we have not so much as a dream of territorial aggran-
disement, and we hardly retain any wish even for national
" influence." This is all true, but then our neighbours
will tell us that it is all very natural. We can well afford,
they say, to be content, because the great wars of the
Revolution left us in the p ,sition of conquerors with no
other object than to keep what we had got. Gibraltar was
still ours, and Malta was ours, to say nothing of colonial
acquisitions and the empire of. India. France, on the other
band, vas stripped of her conquests and confined to
" unnatural" frontiers, so that her acquiescence in the
status quo could hardly be expected to be as willing as ours.
Prussia is content, having got all or more than all she
aimed at getting ; but Austria has far less reason to be
satisfied. The Italians are bent upon the possession of
Rome. But, as a general 111114ay safely believe that
all States in the present ay a impressed with the
dangers of war, and the ruinous effects of those prodigious
armaments which are accumulated by anticipation in a
time of peace. In fact, as Lord Stanley said, the system
must sooner or later break down under its own weight, and
leave those who persist in it with the simple alternative
of repudiation or bankruptcy. What, then, is to be done?
We can only say that nations would do well, at any rate,
to turn themselves towards the principles advocated by
Lord Stanley, and set their counsels in the right way—a
scheme all the more practicable inasmuch as recent revos
lutions have been in the main beneficially directed. We
must accept accomplished facts. The reduction of perma•
nent armies and military expenses can only be the final
aim of the great Governments of Europe. Armaments
are now felt to he such intolerable burdens that nations,
we should hope, will discern and follow the true way of
escaping from the calamities which they entail.
London, England, 1868-10-27

THE AMERICAN MINIM&

A great deal has been said as to the probable recall. of
r.
Reverdy Johnson on account of his fraternising with
Mr. Laird and others. Several of the papers have hinted
very plainly that his conduct was being thought very
reprehensible by the party dominant in the State. It is
evident, however, that he himself has no such fear. The
American Minister was entertained at Liverpool on
Monday evening at a private banquet 'by the Mayor,
Mr. E. Whitley. In reply to a feeling address by
his worship, who rejoiced in the prospects of perfect
peace with the United States, his Excellency, in an
eloquent address, said that, in substance, the differences
between his country and this were trifling in comparison
with what they had passed through in America. Not-
withstanding the generals who commanded during the
civil war, North and South were now intimate friends.
He did not come to this country to keep up animosi-
ties, and he did not fear censure for being friendly with
those who had formerly been looked upon as enemies.
Alluding to a remark regarding a change of Government
in England, he expressed a confident belief that all pend-
ing questions would be adjusted before Lord Stanley's
retirement from power, and said he had never known a
man more indefatigably industrious than his lordship.
Mr. Johnson also spoke of the benefits of free labour,
and predicted that ultimately the growth of cotton
would be more than double what it ever has been. The
establishment of friendly relations between the two coun-
tries, he said, would at a future time teach the world that
war could be avoided by honest diplomacy. In conclusion,
the Minister said he did not know what his country would
think of the manner in which he was executing his mission.
He was sanguine, however, that his policy would be
approved ; but if he failed to give satisfaction he would
accept the censure with Christian resignation.
London, England, 1868-10-27

HARROW RACES,
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, October 27 and 28.
SPECIAL TRAINS will leave EUSTON STATION on both
days of the Races as under:-11.30 a.m., and 12.15 noon: Re-
turning from Harrow at 5.0 and 5.40 p.m., calling at Chalk Farm
and Willesden Junction both going and returning.
Trains in connection will leave BROAD-STREET (City Terminus)
for Willesden Junction at 11.10 and 11.40 a.m., calling at Dalston
Junction at 11.15 and 11.45 a.m.: Highbury, 11.19 and 11.49 a.m.;
and Camden-road 11.25 and 11.55 a.m.
Trains will also leave KENSINGTON for Willesden Junction at
11.15 a.m and 12.15 noon.
Passengers from Broad-Street, Kenshigton, &c., will have to
change carriages at Willesden Junction both going and re-
turning.
For further particulars see Bills.
W. OAWKWELL, General Manager.
Euston Station, October, 1868.

ATR. WEBB, Surgeon-Dentist, Author of "The
_L 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.
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and Regent-circus, Oxford-street, London.

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Straw Paper, " Patent;" adapted for rapid writing 2 6
Large Commercial Note Papers 35., 45., 55., and 6 0
Foolscap Papers, blue or cream 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., and 14 6
Outsides Foolscap 6 6
Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 4s. • ruled ditto, 4 6
Tinted Lined Note five quires for ls. 6d., or 5 6
Double Thick Cream Wove "Clu6db House" Note, five quires for
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Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s 6d, Os 6d, & 6s 6d
Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s 6d per 1,000
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c., Os
COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to ls. per 100. Polished
steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the
prices charged by the retail houses.
An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands,
Stationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases, Desks, and Bags, &c , post free.
London, England, 1868-10-27

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

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HomEs
'lre as follows :--
For Fallon Women.
28, Church-row, 'lamp- 150, New Kent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
13, Camden-street., Camden- Newington.
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-hill. 1
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 Great Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee are deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never read a report of any charitable institution which so
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankers aro Messrs. Barclay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the
benevolent. DANL. CC)PEB Sec,
85, Queen-street, Glleapoide,
London, England, 1868-10-27

COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, October 27. Sales probably 15,000 or
20,600 bales. Market active and advancing.

THE BISIIOP OF OXFORD'S only daughter, with
her husband, the Roy. Mr. Pyo, a beneficed clergyman of
Staffordshire, have both become converts to Catholicism
the latter throwing up a living of .£950 a year, as an
evidence of his sincerity.

ASSASSINATION OF A RAILROAD SUFERINTEN-
DENT.—Advices brought this morning by the West India
mail announces that Mr. Wm. Parker, superintendent
of the Panama Railroad, was deliberately shot in his
office in the presence of several other employ6es on Sept.
21, by Mr. J. L. Baldwin, an engineer of the line, who
then shot himself. Parker died on the spot, and Baldwin
was iu a dying state. He was believed to have been
suffering from delirium tremens when ho committed the
murder.

THE C DIVISION AND THE WEST-END NIGHT
Ilousßs.—A report that the whole of the C division of
Metropolitan Police is about to be transferred from Vine-
street to an East-end station is at least premature ; but
the chief inquiries by the Chief Commissioner into alleged
malpractices would seem to have resulted in the dis-
covery that complaint has not been made without a cause.
Three inspectors, one of whom is the well-known Inspec-
tor Silverton, and a sergeant, named Gordon, who has
made some very notable appearances at various times in
the witness-box, are to be sent into the east of London ;
and yesterday the superintendent of the division was exa-
mined at ►sccrtland-yard.
London, England, 1868-10-27

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