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The Sun.
London, England, 1868-07-08

Six ran.

SWEEPSTAKES OF 500 SOVS.
A Sweepstakes of 500 sovs each, 200 ft, for two year olds ;
colts Bst 10Ib, fillies Bst 71b ; maidens at starting allowed
31b. Chesterfield course. 4 subs.
Miss Sarah c
Basilia
Martyr
HANDICAP PLATE.
A Plate of 50 sovs (Handicap), for three year olds and
upwards; New T.Y.C..
Harebell
Ettrick 2
Eglamour

..•1
2

Nine ran.
SWEEPSTAKES OF 10 SOPS.
A. Sweepstakes of 10 sous each, for two year olds; colts
Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; the winner to be sold for 300
sovs ; if for 100 aovs allowed 71b. Chesterfield Course.
Agra f
_
Crown Princess
Cressa f

Six ran.
EXETER STAKES.
The Exeter Stakes of 40 sovs each, h ft, for two year
olds; colts Bst 101 b, fiilies Bst 71b ; maidens at stagy tiny
allowed 31b. Last half mils of the New T.Y.C. 24 subs.
Flower Girl
Agean 2
De Vera

BEAUFORT STAKES.
The Beaufort Stakes (Handicap) of 15 soya each, 5 ft, with
100 added for the winner and 25 for the second, for three
year olds and upwards; winners of 100 eovs after July
2 (at ten a.m.) 51b, twice or 300 71b extra. Suffolk
Stakes Course. 21 subs.
Nine Elms .
Hippia
Citron

1

Eight ran.
TOWN PLATE.
The Town Plate of 50 sous for three year olds; colts
8 st 101b,,zeldiugs Bst 61b.; B. M.
Griniston 1
La Belle Jecnno 2

Four ran.

CARLISLE RACES-NB DAT.
LOTTERY STAKES.

Erelina
The Czar
Sister to Little Agues
SCURRY HANDICAP STAKES

Tripthoug
Feodor

Flora

Ten ran.
ATHLETIC STAKES.

Miss Dayrell
Little Nancy

Leneva
QUEEN'S PLITE

Three per Cent 1
Honesty
The Clown bolted.

PEDE 3TR lAN FET ES at Mr. CRUX'S
Running Ground, the "QUEEN OF ENGLAND," New-
road, Hammersmith, on MONDAY NEXT, July 13, 1863.
YOUNG LO WE, of Birmingham, Champion of Eng-
land, who walked 1,500 miles in 1,009 successive hours, is
matched to perform the following FETES for ..£2O,
walk half a mile, run quarter of a mil,, pick up 50 stones
placed one yard apart, walk 100 yards backwards and
throwing a too weight over his head, viz., 40 SG po and
weights, in the short space of tint., of 37 minutes.
All England's Handicap of I.all a mile in heats for a
splen lit cup ; likewise 2 miles walking handicap for a
splendid cup, 110 yards' rare for money prins, 440 yards'
race for Amateurs, 100 yard; flat rase for Veterans of 4(1
years, oni yard start allowed for veterans over 40 years, a
sack race for money prizes, likewise a belt race.
The Cups will be given to the winners by the proprie-
tor, Mr. Crux, the same evening. The Cups can be seen
at the bar. Entrance each race 6d. First race to take
place at 6 o'clock.

Don't forget the data, July 13th, as this will b 3 the best
evening's amusement for tho public to witness.
By order of the Committee.
Admission, Gd. Children, 3d.
London, England, 1868-07-08

BOURSE, July 7.--Thr,
closed as follows :

4i per Cent.
End of month —
3 per Cent
End of month 7O 85
Credit Mobilier 300
End of month 3Ol 25
Credit Fonder 1490
End of month — -
RAILWA.

Bank Shares 3195
Itf.P.an Loan
End of month —
Mexican Loan
Do. Bonds
Spanish Threes 38
Home Debt
Deferred 35
.s. Cash
Orleans • ..• 886
Northern 1165
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern..... 577
Western
Eastern • • 557
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard 4ll
North of Spain 631
Saragossa.
Roman 45
London, England, 1868-07-08

The Price of Gold.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 25f. 170. per £1 sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
£3 iis. 10Id. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold is at about the same price in Paris and London.
The course of exchange at New York on London for bills
at 60 days' sight was on the last date about 110* percent.
At this rate there is scarcely any profit on the importation
of gold turn the Vatted states.
London, England, 1868-07-08

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
established %t King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., GO, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom' and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall.—Hon.
Sec., F. Smith, Esq. GEO. REID, SOC.
London, England, 1868-07-08

BUILDING GROUND.—CITY of LONDON.
Notice is hereby Given, that the City Lands Com-
mittee will meet at Guildhall, on Wednesday, the Bth
July next, at Half-past One o'clock precisely, to RECEIVE
PROPOSALS fora BUILDING LEASE for 80 years of a
piece of ground on the east side of Gracechurch-street, and
the north side of Fenehurch-street, in the City of London.
A Plan of the Ground may be seen and further particu-
lars obtained upon application at the Architect's Office,
FERD. BRAND, Comptroller.
Guildhall, 12th Juno, 1868.
London, England, 1868-07-08

NOTHING 11IPOSSIBLE.

4GU& AMARELLA. restores the Human Hair
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- Buil Wharf, Aligel-passage, 93, Upper TfiaMV:
street, London. E.C.
London, England, 1868-07-08

PREFERENCE SHARES.
Great Eastern, E. Counties EL, No. 2,
Ditto, ober cent., 1001
Great Western, 5 per cent red. 95
South Eastern (Reading Anne. £1.0.6(1). 23

ruNFICUICNCE tillAttzb AND STOCKS.
Great Eastern 4a per cent., 73 2
Ditto, 5 per cent., 1862, 83!
YOLOCIGN UAILWATIS.
Antwerp and Rotterdam,llt
u reat Luxembourg, 121
'South Au.strian tad Lombardo Venetian, Iff

FOREIGN MINEtf.;
St. John del Rey, llm , l3i

BANAL

imperial Ottoman, 111 I
London and %1 estminster, 70
Ditto, Scrip, 47
Oriental Bank Corporation. 43j
Standard of British South Atrlea, Bra., 12

MISCELLADIXOUB.
Anglo American Telegraph, 211 1
Aglo-Mexican Mint, 151
Atlantic Telegraph, 43
Bombay Gas, Urn., 4
Ditto, new, 2
Crystal Palace, '27
Egyptian 9 per Cent.. Viceroy Loan, gua., 88i
Electric and International Telezraph, 2CB 12
Uen. Credit and Discount, ltm., 511
liudson'a Bay, 151
London, England, 1868-07-08

EAST LONDON RAILWAY.-
ISSUE OF DEBENTURES.

- - -
The EAST LONDON RAILWAY COMPANY are
prepared to RECEIVE SUBSCRIPTIONS for DEBEN-
TURES to be issued as a mortgage on the undertaking,
under the power given to the Company by its Act of In-
corporation to borrow £.166,606 against its Share Capital
of £1,400,000, the whole of which has been issued and
registered, and of which more than £1,000,000 has been
paid up.
The Debentures will bo issued at par, for a term of two
years—and will bear interest from the date of issue at £6
per cent. per annum, payable by Coupon half yearly, at
the Loudon and Westminster Bank—and will be trans-
ferable by indorsement without stamp.
In order to secure the punctual payment of the interest
during the currency of the Debentures, the Company will
set apart a sum equal to two years' interest, to be invested
in Consols in the names of Trustees.

Three miles of the line from the New-cross Junction
with the Brighton Line to Wapping (where it is proposed
to open a first section), are rapidly approaching comple-
tion ; and with the aid of the loan capital proposed to be
raised the Directors expect to open the Railway to White
chapel by the time the Debentures fall duo.
Applications for the Debentures, in amounts of £5O, or
in multiples of that amount, upon the subjoined form, will
be received at the Company's Offices, 3, Great Winchester-
street-buildings, 8.0., where Prospectuses and Forms of
Application may be obtained.
By order of the Board,
G. E. COOPER, Secretary.
London, 2lth June, 1868.

FORM OF APPLICATION.

To the Directors of the East London Railway Company.

Gentlemen, —1 request you to allot to me Debentures of
the East London Railway Company to the extent of
in sums of £ , to be issued on the terms of your Pro-
spectus of the 24th June, 1868, and I hereby agroo to ac-
cept the same or any less amount that may be allotted to
me, and to pay the full amount thereof on or before the
10th July, 1868.
Name in full
Address
Description
Signature
Date
London, England, 1868-07-08

PREFERENCE SHARES.
Great Eastern, E. Counties Ex., No. 2, L 3
Ditto, 6 p_r cent., ioOf
Great Western, 5 per cent red. 05
S...uth Eastern (Keadin,g At.ns..Cl.o„Cd), 23

r'..t EYE itENCII; SEA g.k.t.. AND STOCKS.
Great Eastern 4 per cent.. 73
Ditto, 5 per cent., 18C2, 83i
FOltl4llG'N ItAILWAYb.
Anise rp and Rotterdam„.l
,rout
south Austriae :at Lombardo Venetian. le

FORMIGN
St. John dcl Roy, Ern , 1

I ANIU.

Imperial Ot!oman,
London and estminster,
Ditto, Scrip, 47
Oriental Bank Corporation, 43
standard of British Smitll Africa, lim., 12
Union. of London, ::.11

13118CELLANICOUS.
Anglo American Telegraph, 211
Agli- Mexican Mint, 15
Atlantic Telegraph, -li 4
Ditto, 8 p,r cent , 93
Boa bay Gas, Um.,
Ditto, ne•.v, a
Crystal Palace, 27
El.typtian 9 per Cent., Viceroy Loan, qua., 88i
Electric an,l International Telegraph, 2 8 12 8
Gen. Credit and Discount, 11m., ti
Linclson'a Bay, 151
London, England, 1868-07-08

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 Two Hundred
Medical Gentlemen 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 here 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 be had, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425, and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
VLASTIC STOCKINGS,
VA 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, 1868-07-08

FAISLNS, PERDRIX, ET VOLAILLE.
A LA NOBLESSE FHA :NOISE.

TAMES CHAMBERLIN, POST-OFFICE-STREET,
Norwich, Angleterre, fournit la Spanish Meal qui a
std employe avec le plus
*grand succor pour Meyer 'et
nourrir lee feisans, lee perdrax, &c. &c.
M. J. CHAMBERLIN vient recovoir la lettre suivante
relative it sorb Spanish Meal pour Clever lee Faisans, do M.
le Vicomte de la Pa,nouse, luspecteur general des Forets
de la Couronne do Sa. Majeste Imperials Napoleon 11.
Administration generale des Domainos et

Forets de la '(3olironno, Compiegne.
L'lmparetwir des Forks de Is Couronne a la r6sidence
de Compiegne sousaign4, certifie avoir employd It la nour-
riture des Faisandeauz le Spanish Meal provenant de la
Maison James Chamberlin de Norwich, et en avoir obtenu
les meifleurs r6sultats.

Los Faisandea,us et les Faisans inangent ties I.)ien
cette substance. Elle les rend tres forts et leur chair est
tres bonne.

Ve•iillez azyeer, Monsieur,
• L'assnrance da ma consideration distinguea,
Vte. A. do la PANOUSE,
La Noblesse et les grands Proprietaires sur le Continent,
au recu des trois timbres do 40c peurant avoir franco un
livre contenant Las details relatifs h la nourriture des
oiseaux ci-dessus mentionnes, avec trois cents certificats,
les prix, &c. &c. L'addresser
Mona. JAMES CHAMBERLIN,
Post-office-street, Norwich, Angleterre.
London, England, 1868-07-08

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
4%re as follows :
For Fallen Women.
28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington.
town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green--
205, Groat Portland street. wich.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, Honstridge-villas, St. John s-wood.
St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill.
Country Home—St. James's. street, Dover.
Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside.
In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee
have under their charge three homes for servants of good
character, in which 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-:tie 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 521 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never road a report of any charitable institution which so
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Barclay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the
benevolent. DANL. CODPER, Sec.
85 Queen-street, Cheapside.
London, England, 1868-07-08

REPRESENTATION OF lIERTF ORD.

At the end of the present—seesion the Right Hon. W,
Cowper closes his connection_ with Hertford, and comes
forward as a candidate for South Hants. His present
Dimsdale, of Essendon Place, near Hert—
feo°ridie—aVeill endeavour at the coming election to retain the
one seat left to the borough by the new Reform Bill. Mr .
Dimsdale, we understand, has every prospect of success.
London, England, 1868-07-08

Orders by post punctually attended to.

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IMPERIAL PABLIAMEN2

HOUSE OF COMMONS—'Tics DAY.
The SPEAKER took the Chair at 12 o'clock.
TILL IRISEI RAILWAY COMMISSION.

In reply to Sir C. O'LoOHLEN,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
cost of the Irish Railway Commission up to the present
time was about .£22,000.
London, England, 1868-07-08

" PAINLESS DENTISTRY !"
A. NEW PAMPHLET,
Free by post for four stamps.

NIESSRS. GABRIEL,
(Established 1815.)
London 55, Harley-street, Cavendish-square, W.
17
Liverpool 134, Duke-street, and
Brighton
ATTENDANCE DAILY.
London, England, 1868-10-13

SPECTACLES.—The Achromatic and Tinted
SPECTACLE LENSES, registered by S. and B. SOLO-
MONS, Opticians to the Government, give extraordinary relief
to weak, dim, and defective vision. Copies of Testimonials from
the Ophthalmic Hospitals post free.-39, Albemarle-street, Pic-
adilly.
London, England, 1868-10-13

READY-MADE SERMONS.

We recently called attention to the advertisement
of "ready-made sermons" warranted to be " sound
and orthodox." The Rev. E. G. Charlesworth,
having had an invitation to buy sent to him, writes
to the Times in great alarm. " I think," he s ys,
" it clergymen cannot write their own sermons it is
because the workings of their own hearts have told
them nothing about religion. Courage in the pulpit'
is not to be derived from a bought sermon. Its words
may be couragecus, but they will not be delivered
courageously. ' Parochial duties' are suggested in the
circular as an excuse or apology for giving an order
to the publisher. But if a clergyman takes an
interest in his parish, he will also in his sermons ;
if he rejoices in speaking out on week-days his feel-
ings and thoughts upon religion in. cottages and
houses, he will also rejoice to speak them out in the
pulpit on Sunday." The terms are certainly " very
moderate " one may obtain u sermon a
week (in MS. unpublished) for 10s. per
annum. or J. 5.5. Per .ctuutor and two Isernions

for £4 lOs. for the year, or £1 lOs. per quarter. But
of what quality is the sound orthodoxy ? At the
same time it should be remembered that there are
some clergy who are admirable parish priests but
very bad preachers. In that case; it might, perhaps, be
better if they preached of the published vrmoni,
of our great divines, rather than these not very first-
rate lithographed discourses.
THE QUEEN'S BENCH MILITARY PRISON.

Is anyone responsible for mismanagement in our
military prisons ? The blame in the case of the
soldier who committed suicide—having been while
starving taken down to see his fellows eat—seems to
fall on the shoulders of all, and therefore of none,
of the officials. The discipline of the prison requires
a thorough investigation. Is there anyone to
inquire ? "A Soldier," who writes to the Star, hints
at disgraceful mismanagement which was far from
being revealed at the inquest. He speaks of men
being, kept nearly starving seven days at a time, 0'
their having to pick oakum in the dark, we presume
for punishment, and of frequent and unnecessary
floggings. He adds that there are more defaulters
in this prison than in all the others put together.
One poor fellow, an imbecile, he says, was flogged
twice in one week.
London, England, 1868-10-13

ANOTHER INHIBITION.

The Bishop of Chichester holds the scales even.
A. few days ago he inhibited Mr. Knapp, a clergyman
of the diocese of Winchester, from officiating in the
diocese of Chichester, because he preached at the
opening of a Dissenting chapel in Brighton. Dr.
Gilbert has now had brought before his notice the
vagaries of Mr. Purchas, of St. James's Chapel,
Brighton, and he has inhibited that gentleman froth
performing any clerical function in the diocese. He
also promises that if any of the parishioners,
properly qualified to promote the office of judge,
should wish to prosecute, he will allow them to do so
in the Court of Arches. He says that the
services were far worse than " ritualistic." They
were " often profanely irreverent violations of the
rubrics and doctrines of our Church." Mr. Purchas
denies the right of the Bishop to inhibit him, but ho
did not officiate last Sunday. The inhibition of Mr.
Sedgwick, of Manchester, is a different matter. Mr.
Sedgwick has been inhibited for doing that which Sir
Robert Phillimore, Dean of the Court of Arches,
has declared legal, viz., for having lighted candles on
the altar. Bishop Lee sets himself above the law.
London, England, 1868-10-13

DEAFNESS.—Acoustic Instruments, for the
Relief of Deafness, to enable persons to join in general
conversation, to hear distinctly at church and public assemblies.
—The SPIRAL EAR TUBE fits spirally in the ear so close, and
being flesh-colour, is unseen. Also Conversational Tubes, Cor-
nets, Trumpets, and every other kind.—SOLOMONS, 39, Albe-
marle-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1868-10-13

SUSPECTED .MURDER A. 7 LEAMINGTO.

At a late hour on Monday night, what is sup-
posed to have been a barbarous murder was
discovered at Leamington. A man named Isaac
Edwin Court, a watchmaker, living in Satch-
well-street, had been missed by the neigh-
bours since Friday last, and his wife represented
that he had absconded, and that she had written
to several of his friends in Birmingham, but
could not learn anything respecting him. Shortly
before midnight on Monday Inspector Hods-
will, of the Leamington police, went to the
house, when Mrs. Court made a similar state-
ment to him respecting the disappearance of her
husband. llodswill, however, examined the pre-
mises, and at the bottom of the cellar stairs he
found the deceased, with his skull smashed iu
and quite dead and cold. On Thursday last
the deceased and his wife were heard quar-
relling, when she knocked him down. The
following day a neighbour beard a heavy fall, as of
some one falling down stairs. On Sunday, Mrs.
Maddox, the wife of a person residing in the
same street, was in the house, and went
into several of the rooms, but Mrs. Court
would not allow her to go into the cellar,
the door leading to which opens out of a
passage into the kitchen. The deceased is thirty-
five years of age, and his wife is about the same
age. Her name is Laura Court, and she is in cus-
tody whilst the circumstances connected with the
case are under investigation.

The Minotaur, iron screw steamship, Captain J.
G. Goodenough, flagship of Rear-Admiral Warden,
C. 8., in command of the Channel squadron, ar-
rived at
_Spithead yesterday from Portland. She
will proceed into Portsmouth harbour, after dis-
charging her powder and shell, to make good
defects.
Her Majesty's ship Pallas arrived at Cadiz on the
4th inst. She experienced heavy gales on the pas-
sage from Plymouth.
The screw transport No. 3, Englatri, Captain
Thompon, under the charge of Staff Commander
Aldrich, Navy Agent, lately returned from Aunesley
Bay, where she has been for the 1 ist 12 months as
storeship during the Abyssinian war, having landed
all her Government storks and paid off her crew,
left Pertsmoutdi yesterday morning for Liverpool.
Previous to the passengers' disembarkation they
presented Captain Thompson with a handsome sil-
vevcup as a mark of their Esteem and regard.
Lieut.-Gm. Sir G. Buller, K.C.8., commanding
the south-western district, left Portsmouth yesterday
morning for the purpose of inspecting the troops at Wey-
mouth and Portland.

RAIL WAYS.—PREFERENCE SHARES AND STOCKS.
With Dividends contingent on the Profits of each separate year.
London, England, 1868-10-13

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.

Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, Now Orleans, Porto Rico,
Haiti. Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on tho Bth of each month for Mar-

Unique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspmwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and Japail.
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can be had of
STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents, 8, Austinfriars, London, E.C.
London, England, 1868-10-13

THE MURDER IN SUSSEX►

The inquest -on the body of David Baldey, the old
man who was brutally murdered on Friday last, near
Lewes, under circumstances detailed in our columns
yesterday, was opened by Mr. S. Fullager, coroner for
East Sussex, in the County Hall on Monday afternoon;
and after the jury had been conveyed to and f rom New-
market-hill, to view the body and the scene of the murder,
the examination of witnesses was proceeded with, the
evidence substantially corroborating, so far as it went,
the statement of facts which we published yesterday.
Although the police are in possession of information
which leaves no doubt as to who was the perpetrator
of the crime they have as yet failed to apprehend him.
The suspected person is a notorious character, named
Henry Brown, with many aliases, about 21 years of age,
a poacher, a convicted felon, and at present a deserter
from the army. lie was in the neighbourhood
where the crime was committed on Saturday, but
having heard that some persons intended to volunteer
information against him he hastily left the place, and was
seen to proceed in the Newhaven train from the Lewes
station. At that place some of the persons who intended
giving the information against him saw him in the train,
and pointed him out as the murderer to the guard of the
train, who promised to watch him. The informants then
proceeded to the police-station, and told what they knew,
but the train had then started. A telegram was despatched
to the Newhaven police, but the telegraph office at that
place being closed the message was of no avail, and the
fugitive got out of the train and made away, the guard
seeing him do so, and taking no steps to prevent him.
Some of the Lewes police posted to Newhaven, but were
unable to get any further clue, and up to the present they
are in the dark as to his whereabouts. They say, however,
they are certain he has not left the country, as it is sup-
posed he intended to do, and they yet hope to be able to
secure him, every necessary step to effect his apprehension
being taken, and it is anticipated that a Govern-
ment reward will be offered. The police have taken
possession of Brown's box, &c., and in it they
found a six-barrelled revolver, five chambers of which
were loaded. There seems every reason to believe he is
the guilty party, and it is stated that there is very clear
evidence that on the night of the murder he left his home
with a gun, and also that the bullet with which Baldey
was shot corresponded with some found in Brown's box.
London, England, 1868-10-13

THE ROYAL BANK OF BOMBAY.

The story of the Bank of Bombay, says a con-
temporary, has not been made more pleasant by
the investigations and discoveries of the commis-
sion appointed to inquire into the affair. The evidence,
thus far, proves too clearly that the bank opened
its coffers to almost anybody who chose to go and help
himself. So generous a way of doing business was natu-
rally very enticing at a time when the speculative fever
beset all classes of the community, and when everybody
was eager to find money to buy shares with. Mr.
Norman, an official director of the bank, could
only tell the commission that the bank lent
money whether wisely or not he declined to
say. Premchund Roychud admitted that he advised
the directors to lend a certain speculator " one lac, and
risk it," and that he himself borrowed on shares a lac
(210,000) more than they were worth on the day
when they stood highest in the market. The commission
will shortly continue its researches in England, and it is
said that Sir Bartle Frere will be examined. The ex-
Governor of Bombay will be glad of this opportunity of
giving his account of a very scandalous episode in Indian
commercial history.
London, England, 1868-10-13

THE TREATY OF PRAGUE.

A. variety of facts, statements, and rumours relative to
the North-Schleswig question clearly chews that the rela-
Lions between Prussia and Denmark are to supply the war
speculation of the time. At Copenhagen the rumour that
the Danish Government is about to address a note to all
the Powers that signed the Treaty of 1852, requesting
them to assist in securing the fulfilment of the Treaty of
Prague, is repeated. General 33ild, the Governor of
Stockholm, has arrived in Paris, and has had an
interview with M. de Moustier. The French papers
think the purport of this meeting could hardly be to discuss
the events in Spain. They do not, however, chew why
the Governor of Stockholm should go to France to discuss
the Treaty of Prague. At Vienna it is said that the
French Ambassador at the Austrian Court, the Duc de
Grammont, has received instructions to come to an under-
standing with Francis Joseph's Cabinet on the subject of
the Danish question. The LiberM dogmatically asserts
that all this is nonsense. France ought to fight for the
Rhine, not for the integrity of Denmark.
London, England, 1868-10-13

QAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
IJ and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for dis ,ases of women.
2,746 patients wore treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard,
; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-13

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

- -
AGUA. A\IARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what ago.
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 prico.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also os., 78. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street, London. 111. C.
London, England, 1868-10-13

THE PURCHASE OF RAILWAYS BY THE STATE.

One can hardly doubt that ere long the question
whether the railways are to be bought by the State
will come for decision before Parliament. The pur-
chase of the telegraphs was a precedent which, should
the telegraphs succeed, will prove irresistible. It is
already hinted, under the rose, that Mr. Disraeli
intends dealing with the Irish railways. This will be but
a step towards the acquirement of those of England.
The Daily News is publishing a series of letters, in
which the writer shews the cost, &c., of buying the
lines. He assumes that twenty-five years' purchase
would be adopted—though that rate would be far too
high—and calculates that we might buy the whole of
the railways in the United Kingdom for something
like 340 millions sterling, and there would be a
dividend of at least £3 10s. per cent. on the purchase-
money. As to how the money should be raised, there
would, it is pointed out, be little need for borrowing.
A large proportion of the money now invested in
railways is meant for permanent investment, and
would remain there if offered an irredeemable
Government annuity of £3 10s. per cent. upon the
valuation price. The owner of the London and
North-Western stock, for instance, would be entitled
to £145 for every £lOO stock. If he did not wish to
take a Government annuity of £5 ls. 6d. for it, the
money might be easily obtained elsewhere. -n
TRUE REFORMERS.

It is highly edifying to impartial observers to see
what efforts those rival Reformers, the Liberals and
the Tories, are making to exclude their fellow-coun-
trymen from the franchise. After having vied with
each other in propounding democratic Reform Bills,
after having nearly quarrelled as to who are the real
authors of the present measure,they are both directing
all theireffortsto keeping from the suffrage as many as
pecsible of that very class for whose enfranchisement
they profess to have been so eager. The spectacle of
the registration courts, where in some instances
electors have been objected to by the hundred, is
indeed a sorry one—is one that will make the cynic
smile, the patriot sigh.
London, England, 1868-10-13

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SHIPPINGINTELLIGENCE.

GRAVESEND, Monday Morning.

Wind E., Foggy.

Arrived, Oct. 12.—Marshal, from. Antwerp; Durham,
packet, from Guernsey ; Havelock, from Dunkirk ; Robert
Henderson, from Colberg.

Arrived, Oct. 13—Somerset, steamer, from Antwelp
Echo, steamer, from Calais ; Rhine, steamer, from Bou-
logne.

Sailed, Oct. 12—Chloe, steamer, for Callao.
DEAL, Tuesday Morning.
Wind N.W., light, and hazy.
Passed, Oct. 12—Susan Bayley, for Lagos; London,
screw steamer, for Lisbon, both from London.
London, England, 1868-10-13

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

road.
Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to 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. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
• ham-rise. Instituted in 1861.
Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for persons over
20 years of age and above tho 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 arb
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
ED WD. WEAVER, Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.O.

_ESTABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN
during TEMPORARY ILLNESS. •
The relatives of Clergymen, Naval, Military, and Pro-
fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small
weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com-
bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Harley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies.
All information respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and CO2B, 59, Strand.
W. C. SPRING RICE, Hon. Sec.

i)RITISII ORPHAN ASYLUM,
Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise).
Instituted 1827.
Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty tiro QUEEN.
For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of
destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions,
and of all denominations, *hose parents were once in
prosperous circumstances.
One hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In-
stitution ; ample room for about 30 more.
Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not
endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary
assistance.
Subscribers and the public aro invited to inspect the
Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and
its peculiar claims.
The last Report can be obtained on application to the
Secretary.

THOS. TIL S ON, Chairman.
CHAS. LEE, M.A.
AUBREY C. PRICE, M.A. Hon. Secs.
ALFRED MACKENZ E, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, E.O.
Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin
lane ; and Messrs. Heywood, Brothers, Manchester.
London, England, 1868-10-13

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

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

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1868-10-13

TIIE AMERICAN DIFFICULTY.

Slime weeks ago we mentioned, in advance of our
London contemporaries, that Mr. Reverdy Johnson
had received instructions from his Government
for a settlement of the questions at issue between
the United States and Great Britain. We are glad
to learn that one long-vexed question has now, been
practically disposed of. It is stated that a protocol
has been already signed on behalf of both Govern-
ments containing the basis of a final settlement of
the question of naturalisation. It has yet to be sub-
mitted to the Legislatures of both nations, but there
is little doubt as to its acceptance by them.
London, England, 1868-10-13

RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1831 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to bo the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effocts, is hero avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the lloc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may bo worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may bo bad, 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. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d, and 31s. 6d. Postage,
Is. A Double Truss, 31s. Gd., 425, and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. Gd. Postage,
Is. 10d.

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

NEW PATENT

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_ILJ 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 aro
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 78. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.

PROPOSED MEMORIAL OF LEIGH
HUNT.
The grave of Leigh Hunt--one of England's most
charming Poets, Essayists, and Critics—at Kensal Green,
is without even a headstone. It has been proposed to
erect there a modest Monument to his memory. Mr.
Joseph Durham, A.R.A., has been selected to execute a
Portrait Bust and Pedestal. SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE
SOLICITED for the purpose. The following gentlemen
form a Committee for the collection and application of the
requisite amount :
William Barry, Esq. ' Charles Kent, Esq.
Sir John Bowring. W. C. Macready, Esq.
Thomas Carlyle, Esq. J. Bertrand Payne, Esq.,
Robert Chambers, Esq., F.R.S.L.
LL.D. Sir F. Pollock Bart.
Charles Dickens, Esq. B. W. Proctor, Esq.
George Godwin, Esq, F.R.S. Sir Percy Shelley, Bart.
C. L. Gruneisen, Esq., Chas. Ratcliff, Esq., F.S.A.
F.R.G.S. E. M. Ward, Esq., R.A.
Alexander Ireland, Esq.

EDMUND OLLIER,
S. C. HALL, F.S.A,
Hon. Secs.
S. R. TOWNSHEND MAYER, F.11.5.L., 25, Norfolk-
street, Strand, W.C., flop. Treasurer, by whom Subscrip-
tions aro received.
London, England, 1868-10-13

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President —Ms Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
currentFUNDS to help them to meet the heety expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-13

AUSTRIA.

In presence of the grave situation which the reactionary
proceedings have produced in Austria, the Ministry, says
the Liberte, contemplate convoking the Reichsrath in
advance. The Emperor will not abandon the constitu-
tional policy upon which he has entered, and he will,
therefore, take no decisive step before consulting tl •
national representatives. This may. nerhaps. be con -
mereu in contradiction of the statement that Prague and
is district were to he declared in a state of siege.

In Russia the difficulties which the Austrian Govern-
ment encounters in Bohemia and Gallicia cause great
satisfaction. At least, the Russian papers openly express
the opinion that Austria is but getting her deserts.
London, England, 1868-10-13

OBITUARY.

A few days ago we mentioned the death of Mr.
Crossley, one of the company of Crossley and Co.,
well known as a " partnership of industry." We
now regret to announce the death of Mr. Henry
Briggs, of Outwood Hall, Wakefield, and the head
of the first partnership of industry ever formed. Mr.
Briggs was the proprietor of the Whitwood Colliery,
-.,nd for many years was engaged in constant disputes
with his men. So cordially was he detested that he
received from the colliers a name more sub-
'.erranean than complimentary. At last, finding
that after all his trouble and worry and work he
got but 4 per cent. upon the £BOlOOO capital sunk in
nis business, he determined to give the business up,
and invest his money in some more profitable occupa-
tion, One of his sons, however, suggested that he
should avail himself of the Act recently passed, by
which workmen were enabled to become partners
in a business with limited liability. Mr. Briggs
consented by way of a last resource. The
experiment succeeded most remarkably. All
disputes ceased ; the men became careful of the
property and economical in their expenditure, feel-
ing that they had a direct interest in thriftiness.
The profits rose in a few months from 4 to 17 per
cent., and the shares are now, we believe, at a con-
siderable premium. Mr. Briggs thus at the same
-Lime reaped a fortune and solved the difficult
problem of reconciling the hitherto antw,nistic
interests of capital and labour.
London, England, 1868-10-13

ARNIY CONTRACTS.—Tenders will be re-
ceived by the Commissariat Officers in charge of
the undermentioned Districts, until twelve o'clook noon on
the 27th day of October, 1868, for the supply of
BREAD AND MEAT
for the use of her Majesty's Troops, from Ist December,
1868, to 31st May, NORTH BRITISH.
Commissariat Office, 3, Hill-street, Edinburgh:
1. Aberdeen and Balloter. 6. Glasgow.
2. Ayr. 7. Greenlaw.
3. Dumbarton, Fort Ma- 8. Hamilton.
tilda, and Paisley. 9. Inverness.
4. Edinburgh, Leith, Fort; 10. Perth, Dundee, and
and Pier-hill Droughty Castle.
5. Fort George. 11. 1 Stirling.
IERN. -
^ack-street, Hulme, Man-

NORT
Commissariat Office, Bai
chester :-
1. Ashton-under-Lyne.
2. Birmingham.
3. Bradford.
4. Burnley.
5. Bury.
6. Carlisle.
T. Chester.
8. Coventry.
9. Fleetwood.
10. Hartlepool now Batteries.
11. Isle of Man.
12. Leeds.
13. Liverpool, Liscard, and
Perch Rock.

14. Manchester and Salford.
15. Newcastle-on-Tyne.
16, Northampton.
17. Paull's Point on the
Humber.
18. Preston.
19. Seaham.
20. Sheffield.
21. Stallingborough.
22. Sunderland.
123. Tynemouth.
124. Weedon.
125. Whitehaven.
126. York.
'ERN.
, Camp, Colchester :

EAST
Commissariat Office,
London, England, 1868-10-13

LORD ALBERT CLINTOY.

To young gentlemen beginning life the story of Lord
Albert Clinton, as revealed in the Court of Bankruptcy
on Saturday, may be recommended as an exhibition
of those things which they ought "most to avoid. The
bankrupt told the court he "had done nothing for
years beyond getting into debt." He had £OOO a year
when his father died, and £lO,OOO under the marriage
settlement. He has now succeeded in reducing
his income to £4OO a year ; he has spent the £lO,OOO, and he
owes £30,000 besides. The present age of this intelligent
young scion of a noble house is twenty-three. He has
"seen life "—so much so that he lately passed five weeks
intimate observation of existence in Whitecross-street.
London, England, 1868-10-13

A.D. 1720.

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

Esq Governor.
sq Sub-Governor.
P4s.i Deputy-Governor.
TORS
William Tetlow ilibbort
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Eg.rton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolinson
Esq.
Lord Josceline Win. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Lao Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq
Joseph Smiles, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq
ud Solly,

0 T AVMS WIGItAM,
JAMES STEWAUT 111DGSON,
Ch ARLES JOHN MANNING, I
DIREC

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of FIRE PREMIUMS falling duo at Michaelmas Will
expire on the 14th of October.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of ls. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is inade by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
FARMING STOCK.—No Extra Charge is mado for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reverthionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum
assured. _ _

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

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

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-13

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC Sarni, En, F.E.S.
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Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of tho popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.

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London, England, 1868-10-13

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FORM OF TENDER.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BONDS.
To the Manager of the Bank of South Australia.
Sir, - 1 (or We) hereby ender for the following portion
of the above Bonds, subject to the conditions contained in
the advertisement of the Agent General for South Aus-
tralia, dated 3d October, 1863, viz., Bonds to the extent of
, for which I (or We) undertake to pay at the
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THE VACANT THRONE.

Probably the event alone will decide whether Prim and
Serrano intend to propose the Duke of Edinburgh to the
Spanish Cortes as the successor to Queen Isabella. Inthe
meantime, however, the apprehension of such a step, for
the feeling can hardly be described by any other name, is
very prevalent in France. The acute Parisians think
hat difference of religion is not an insuperable objec-
ion to a sovereign, even if he do not conform to the
recognised faith of the people. In Belgium, a decidedly
Catholic country, King Leopold I. was none the lets
popular because he did not go to mass. Indeed, the fact
that Prince Alfred's religion is the only argument which
the Times has brought against his candidature has, according
to the correspondent of the Standard, strengthened the
belief which has gained ground in France. Not only is such
a plea not decisive, but it is now notorious that the rev°•
lution, though not apparently directed against religion,
is decidedly anti-Papal.. In England, too, the possibility
of Prince Alfred being invited by the Spaniards to rule
over their country is viewed with " equanimity" in many
quarters.