The Sun.
London, England, 1868-02-06 00:00:00

Deaths.

BANKS—On the 4th inst., at 22, Holland-place, Clapham"
road, Worge Banks, aged 75.
DAWSON—Ou the 3d inst., Mr. Benjamin Dawson, of Tho

Mount, Hampstead, age'd 76.
ELLERTON—On the 3d inst., at Garforth, near Leeds, Ed'

ward Ellerton, Esq., aged 89.
lIORE—On the 3d inst., at Trafalgar Cottage, Whitewell,

Herts, Captain Bohjarnin Hore, aged 76.
KNATCHBUIL—Onthe 2d inst., at 3, Chesham-place, Sir

Norton Joseph Knatchbull, Bart., 'aged 60.
PLUMBE—On the 3d inst., at Wantage, John Plumb°,
Esq., aged 72.
STENNLNG—On the 4th inst., John Stenning, Esq., New-
lands, East Grinstead, aged 93.

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Entertainment at Eight.

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THE NOW FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT
AND

LUNCHEON BAR, GLASSHOUSE-STREET

(One door from Regent-street),
CUISINE FRANCAISE, &c.

High-class Wines at wholesale prices. Spirits and Beers,
&C. Private room for Parties. HAMPERS PREPARED AND
BENT OFF TO ORDER. Terms, ()ASH.
On and after MONDAY, Dec. 9, SUPPERS from Nine
P.m. to One a.m.

Manager, CHARLES CASTLE.

KINAHAN'S LL. WHISKY. - DUBLIN
EXHIBITION, 1865.
,This celebrated OLD IRISH WHISKY gained the Dublin
Prize Medal.
It is Ptire, Delicious, and very Wholesome.
Sold in Bottles, 3s. 81, at the Retail Houses in London; by
the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale at
8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W.
- Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork Branded " Kina-
han's LL Whisky."

MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION
(Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 189),
14. RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN. SLONDON,
ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free-
hold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay-
able weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted.
Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope.
EDWARD HARPER, Secretary.

T HE 0 X F 08D,
6. OXFORD-STREET, W.

During the Week will be given a (1-11 AND SELEC-
TION from Mailart's Comic Opera, LES DRAGONS DE
.VILLARS.
„ Principal Artistes: Misses Russell, Rivers, and Fitz-
'll-6nrY ; Messrs. Bury, Marler, R. Greene, and De Brenner.
Pull Band and Chorus: Instrumentalists: Miss Bryant ;
Messrs. Pape, Melling, and Plumpton.
COMEDY. BURLESQUE, &c., by all the best artistes
now in London.
MAOKNEY, the inimitable delineator of Negro Charac-
ter, specially and exclusively engaged here, will appear
every evening.

Conductor—Mr. F. Jonghmans.
Private boxes, 10s. 6d. ; galls, balcony, and grand pro-
Menale, ls.—T HIS EVENING.

CANTERBURY HALL.—NEW MANAGEMENT.
t•.-f —Great Success under the management of W. HOLLAND,
T9le Lessee, late Proprietor of Weston's Music Hall. Great
Alterations and Improvements.—An entire new Company.—
'QM:tense success of Oliver's Christy Minstrel troupe. Great
success of Mr. Fred. Evans (of the Royal Alhambra and Crys-
•l Palace), Miss Randall, E. Towers, Vincent, Simpson. Garrett,
corpg de ballet. Ballet, entitled BUMBLE. STUMBLE, and
.trUBLE, with new scenery and effects. Original music by
Alfred Lee. The Great Vance, Nat Ogden, Pat Sellers, Annie
Adams, Brothers Girarde, Leroni, Miss Fitzhenry.
A magnificent band, numbering 23 performers, assisted
.3' the drums and bugles of the 2d Battalion Scots Fusilier
Guards. Musical Director, Mr. Alfred Lee, composer of "Cham-
pagne Charlie." Mr. James Ellis, assistant manager. Prices of
Admission—Balcony and Area, M. Stalls, Is. Doors open at
7, commence at half-past.
Special Notice.—George Leybourne, the orizinal Champagne
Charlie, is exclusively engaged for this establishment only, and
Will shortly appear.

WEST() N'S GRAND M U SIC HALL.
Proprietor, Mr. J. S. Sweasey.
r The Great VANCE; GEORGE LEYBOURNE, the Lion Comique;
the Brothers DANIELS; LISKARD, the versatile Musical Genius;
Zile astonishing HICKEN FAMILY; Miss FITZWILLIAMS. Every
Bishop's and Hatton's celebrated Glees, by Miss
.REMAINE, Miss Brougham, B. Lascelles, T. Godden, and Mr.
Corri.
Full Orchestra, which will perform the popular Overtures of
the Great Masters.

The whole under the direction of Mr. P. CORRL
i,5111..._ .3 doors will open at 7. commence at 7.30. IsTo alteration
.7 ;le prices of admission. Private boxes, 10s. 6d., to be secured
ibtlitchels Royal Library, Old Bond-street; and Sams' Library,
ameB'B• also at the Box-office at the Hall from 10 until four
o'clock.
aoS NauP3recial. Notice.- Arthur Lli7d on Feb. 10 Miss Smithson,
on sn, Hairy and Rattle King , and Oliver's; Christy Minstrels
Easter Monday.

ISCDAM P, USSALTD'S EXHIBITION,
BAKER-STREET.
nit PORTRAIT MODEL of the late Eminent Tragedian.
MILKS KEAN, in the character of MACBETH, modelled
irons Sittings given by him to the late Mr. F. B. Tusseuro.
18.• children under 10, 6d Extra rooms, 6d.
'Ten from 11 in the morning till dusk, and from 7 till 10 in the
evening.

ARGYLL ROOMS, WINDMILL-STREET,
Piccadilly
Sole Proprietor, Mr It. R. BIutNELL.
havingllis rnagnificent Terpsichorean and Musical Establishment,
" been Re-decorated in the highest style of Italian art
for he
Ruhardt and other eminent artists, is NOW OPEN
Vr the AUTUMN SEASON. Solo Euphonion. Signor Mosca.
'lOlO Cornet, M. Graves. Conductor, Signor Curti.

Doors open at halt-past 8.
Admission, ls.; Reserved Seats, 2s.

SPANISH FLY is the actinz ingredient in
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which
Paedily produces whiskers and thickens hair. Price 3s. 6d.,
us 6d., and 10s. 6d.; sent by post for 54, 84, and 144
st4aIPs.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, and
all Chemists.

N°. 23,605.

ON and Afterthe Opening of the Queen'aTheatre,
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AT EVANS' COVENT GARDEN VOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
At Eight o'Clock.

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STAMPED sd.

NA2IONAL EDUCATION.

A conference of Nonconformists, which was numerously
attended by representatives from most of the Noncon-
formist churches in the county of Hampshire, as well as
in Salisbury and Poole, has been held in the Above Bar
Chapel, Southampton, to consider the course to be
adopted in reference to national education. The circular
convening the meeting stated that it was, probable Parlia-
ment would in the coming session take the subject into
consideration, with a view to the extension, modification,
or alteration of the existing State-aided, denominational
system, and it being well known that many voluntary
educationists have expressed their willingness to receive
Government grants, it has become necessary to make a
united effort to secure equitable conditions of assistance,
should it be finally resolved to abandon the course hitherto
pursued by the majority of Dissenters. The afternoon
sitting of the conference was presided over by Mr. W. 0.
Purchase, of Romsey, and the evening sitting by Mr. W.
B. Randall, J.P., of Southampton. The first resolution
proposed was as follows : " That this conference,
while gratefully acknowledging the important ser-
vices rendered to the cause of popular education by
voluntaryism, is of opinion that G-overnment aid in pro'
viding day schools for the children of the poor is a necessity,
and that its acceptance by Nonconformists is in no way
inconsistent with their principles." An amendment was
proposed that the resolution should end with the word
" necessity," but only about twenty out of some 350 per-
ions voted for this, and the original proposition was carried
with three dissentients. The second resolution elicited no
discussion, and was carried unanimously :—" That in the
judgment of this conference, no settlement of the State
education question can be satisfactory, or should be accepted
by Nonconformists, which shall not secure for scholars
in State-aided day schools exemption from instruction in
any religious doctrine or creed or catechism objected to
by their parents, and which shall fail to protect scholars
against exclusion on the ground of non-attendance at the
Sunday-school or place of worship with which such day
schools may be connected." On the third resolution a very
animated discussion sprang up, and it was ultimately
adopted in the following shape, two only voting against
it :—" That the existing means of instruction be, as far as
possible, utilised in conformity with the second reso-
lution ; but that, in their absence or neg'ect, this confe-
rence believes the time has come for the inauguration of
day schools supported wholly or mainly out of public rates
or taxes ; that the schools thus created should be uncle-
nominational in their character, subject to Government
regulations and inspection, and under the management of an
Educational Board appointed by the ratepayers or their
representatives ; and that, in order to meet and supply the
educational needs of the million uneducated English chil-
dren, it is necessary to render the instruction of every child
in the rudiments of learning compulsory on the parents."
An intcrest:ng conversation followed as to whether State
aid should be- afforded to schools which were thoroughly
efacient, the teachers in which were uncertificated, but no
resolution on the subject was submitted to the conference,
and the proceedings closed with passing votes of thanks to
the two chairmen and other gentlemen connected withthe
arrangements, which were throughout of a very gratifying
character.

JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth
powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the
enamel from decay, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to
the breath. Price Is. 6d.—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper
Thames-street; London.

rtrANFIELD'S PATENT PICKLES are per-
feetly pure and uncoloured. To be had of all dealers,
and wholesale of JOHN BURGESS and SON, 107,
Strand (corner of Savoy-steps), London.

TUNVILLE'S V.R. OLD IRISH WHISKY,
BELFAST,
Is regularly supplied to the House of Lords.
V.R." IRISH WHISKY.

TUNVILLE and CO.'S " V.R." OLD IRISH
WHISKY, BELFAST.
London Offices and Stores,
4, BEAUFORT-BUILDINGS, STRAND, W.O.
Established 1808. Quotations on application.

DISCOVERY OF GUNPOWDER (TEA.)-
Large quantities of the very finest descriptions have
been discovered in Great St. Helen's, at the Warehouses of the

The Times of India of the 14th January gives the fol-
towing heads of intelligence :
The overland mail from England of the ISth December
was delivered in Bombay on the 10th January.
On the 20th December an engagement occurred between
some Bombay native troops commanded by Major Rey
nolds, and a gang cf Wagheer outlaws near Rnjcote, in
which Captains La Touche and Rebbert were killed, and
Major Reynolds wounded. Only seven Wagheers out of
a large number escaped.
There are more than 3,000 miles of railway in working
order in India. The total cost of construction was
474,000,0G0. In ISGG•7 the nit aggregate revenue was
nearly sufficient to pay a dividend of 3 per cent. The net
revenue of the East Indian line WAS equal to five and
two-thirds per cent.

" EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY,"
and are going off rapidly at importers' prices. Also the most deli-
cious Kaisows and Monings ever shipped from China, from 2s. 6d.
upwards. Family Tea, 25.; in half-chests, Is. 10d. Tea for the
million, ls. ld. Price Lists post free on application at 9, Great
St. Helen's Church-yard, Bishopsgate-street.

On the night of Christmas Day, the treasure chest at
Mhow was broken open and £3OO stolen. The thieves
ga,ve the European guard liquor, and whilst the soldiers
were carousing the robbery was effected.
An official inquiry into the .vages of the "Borer"
insect among the coffee plantations of Mysore and Coorg
is being made.
It is expected that before next monsoon the Codavery
river will be open for navigation as far as the second
barrier, 225 miles from the sea.
At the date of the last advices a battle was imminent
between Shere Ali Khan, the representative of Cabool and
Candahar, and Abdool Rahman Khan, the representative
of Herat and Balkh.

A slight shock of earthquake was experienced at Nuggur
Parkur, Sind, on the 4th December.
Mr. Robinson, late accountant of the Punjaub and
Delhi Railway, has been sentenced to seven years'
imprisonment and a fine of £l5O for forgery and cheating.
A committee for raising subscriptions in aid of the fever-
stricken people of Mauritius has been formed in Bombay.
The list of donations was headed by Sir Seymour Fitz-
gerald for £5O.
A dividend at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum has
been declared by the Bank of Bengal, on the half-year
ending December 31st, 1867.

FURNISHED HOUSES, from £2 2s. to £2O
per Week.—D. S. 111311PHKIES hu; at all times a
number of First-class RESIDS NCES to be Lh T. furnished
or unfurnished. or sold, more r artioularly in the nei;,•hbour-
hoods of Sydenham, Upper Norwood. Forest-hill. and viol-
nity.—Particulars may be had ac the Unice, Printing House-
square.

The Bank of Madras has declared a dividend for the
half-year ending December 31st, 1867, at the rate of 9 per
cent. per annum.

HOUSES and APART MEN VS WANTED, and to be LET
or SOLD, BUSINESSES for DISPOSAL, &O.
PROPERTY, FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD:
D. T. HUMPHRIES has continual applications for
ail descriptions of PROPERTY which will pay good interest
tor outlay. Houses out of repsir not objected to. T. D.
Humphries can at all times find customers for all descrip-
tions of businesses. Hotels, public houses, &c., sold and
transferral. Apply, D. T. Humphries, Estate Agent, Print-
ing House-square.

GEOLOGY.-KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON.
PROFESSOR TENNANT, F.G.S., COMMENCED A
COURSE of LECTURES on G KOLOGY on FRIDAY, January
24, at 9 a.m. They will be continued on each succeeding Wed-
nesday and Friday at the same hour. A shorter course is also
given on Thursday evenings, from Bto 9. Text-Bock, Lyell's
"Elements of Geology." Professor Tennant accompanies his
students to the Public Museums, and to places of Geological in-
terest in the country

A call of Rs. 100 per share has been made on the share-
holders of the Tort Canning Reclamation Company, and
it is promised to be the final calL

B. W. JELF, D.D., Principal

PARTRIDGE AND COOPER'
JC WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, in*
FLEET-STREET (CORNER OF CHANCERY-LANE), LONDON, E.O.
THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE
PRICES.
CARRIAGE PAID TO THE COUNTRY ON ORDERS

The Bank of Bombay closed yesterday, the 13th, and
goes into liquidation. The New Bank of Bombay opens
to-day, the 14th, under an entirely new management

CANDLES.-If you do not want your candles
exclusively/or show, but with pleasantness of appearance
require excellence of burning, buy "PRICE'S GOLD MEDAL
PALMITINE," or their "SHERWOOD PALMITINE," or their
good old-fashioned " BELMONT SPERM." or "BELMONT
WAX," or their "BEST," "No. 2," " N 0.3," or "BATTERSEA "
COMPOSITE, in preference to the finest and most transparent
Paraffine candles. But if you must have the extreme trans-
parency of pure Paraffine, "PRICE'S PARAFFINE" or their
" BELMONTINE" will give it to you in perfection, and at a more
moderate price than is usually charged for any other really first-
class Paraffine Candles.
The new toilet soap "PRICE'S SOLIDIFIED GLYCERINE,"
containing half its weight of their concentrated distilled Glyce-
rine, should be in general use in every house before the winter
comes on, because of its admirable effects in preventing chap-
ping of the hands and face. In every house there ought also to
be one of the sealed bottles of their concentrated Distilled Gly-
cerine, known everywhere as "PRICE'S GLYCERINE," and
prescribed by the most eminent medical men abroad as well as at
home, as the one only Glycerine for medicinal use whether ex-
ternally or internally.
PRICE'S FANCY SOAPS of the different sorts usually made
are excellent, and command a constantly increasing sale. The
"Solidified Glycerine" spoken of above is, however, the one fancy
soap to use.
"PRICE'S NEW PATENT NIGHT LIGHTS," for burning
in the wide glasses are believed to be the very best Night Lights
made. "PRICE'S CHILDS' NIGHT LIGHTS," for burning
without glasses, and their different sorts of "CHAMBER CAN-
DLES" are so well known, and so generally used and appre-
ciated, as not to need any special notice here.

LAMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.-AN
EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the
bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant,
is admitted to be the best medicine for immediately re-
lieving coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and inci-
plant consumption. It frequently cures persons whom the
faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably allays the
ticking which provokes frequent coughing. In approach-
ing consumption its effects are truly beneficial. Persons
deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffoca-
tion, may depend on relief in a few minutes after taking it.
Prepared only and sold by W. LAMBERT, Chemist, 8,
Sing William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by all
druggists, in bottles 13-0., and three quantities in one,
2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth-
matic Balsam. The name and address are engraved on the
stamp.

The friends of the movement for closing public_
houses on Sunday have just held a meeting at Manchester.
They passed a resolution condemnatory of Mr. Abel
Smith's bill, which, in the opinion of the meeting, did not
go far enough. Still, they did not see any wisdom in
opposing the introduction of the measure, which they
thought might be amended in committee.

LONDON CABS.—The authorities at Scotland-
yards have refused to pass a number of cabs submitted to
them for inspection, and the owners have appealed from
the police to the public in a novel fashion. The rejected
vehicles have been driven slowly through the streets pla-
carded, " They will not pass this cab." Another placard
denounced the "tyranny" of the police, and gave notice
of a great meeting of cabmen on the subject.

ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
Office, 98, Cheapside, London, Es)

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

THE PRINCE IMPERIAL.—The heir to the throne
of France, who enters his 13th year on the 16th March,
will take his first communion in the month of May. The
household of his Highness is now composed as follows :
General of Division Frossard, governor ; Captain Duperr4,
of the navy, Colonel de Viel d'Espeuilles, of the cavalry,
and Chefs de Battaillon Lamey, of engineers, and de Lig-
niville, of infantry, aides-de-camp ; M. Bachon, equerry ;
Dr. Barthez, medical attendant ; M. Filon, preceptor; and
Madame Bruat, gouvernante. The apartments of the
prince are in the Pavillon de Fiore, opposite the Seine.
MR. GLADSTONE AND THE TRADES UNIONS.— A
meeting of the sub-committee of trades' delegates ap-
pointed to arrange the proceedings connected with the
approaching trades union conference with Mr. Gladstone
has been held at the Bell, Old Bailey ; Mr. George Potter
in the chair. The chairman said, since the last meeting of
the committee he had been in correspondence with Mr.
Gladstone as to the points to be discussed at the confer-
ence, and these points had been finally settled as fol-
lows :—The limitation of apprentices, the minimum rate
of wages, piecework and overtime, and the rules of the
unions alleged to be in restraint of trade. No doubt other
and collateral questions would arise out of these points
but they would form the basis of the conference. By Mr.
Gladstone's request he had also furnished that gentleman
with the names of the trades represented by the general
body of delegates and the aggregate number of members
represented by those delegates. The conference would
take place on the 18th inst., at Mr. Gladstone's residence.
The committee then proceeded to elect the eight members,
who, with the chairman and secretary, were to constitute
the deputation to Mr. Gladstone.

370 children.
£l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank,
214, High Holborn. and 41, Lothbnry, E.C.• and by
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.

NATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common,
Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1861
Under the patronage of H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, E.G.,
whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan
Girls of all ages, classes, and denominations, from all parts of
the kingdom.
The object of the Charity is to give orphan gitls a plain Eng-
lish education, and practical instruction in the kitchen, house,
and laundry, to fit them for domestic service; and, if not other-
wise provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain
suitable situations for them.
The Committee earnestly appeal for support. The Charity is
entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions.

THE TRADES UNION COMMISSION AND THE WORK-
ING MEN'S ASSOCIATION.-On the first appointment of
the royal commission of inquiry into the working of
trades unions, an effort was made, but without success,
by the Working Men's Association to obtain the appoint-
ment of one or two working men upon the commission.
Consequent upon the vacancy which occurred last week in
the commission by the decease of Sir Edmund Head, one
of the commissioners, the association resolved to make
another effort to get a working man placed upon the
commission, and the secretary accordingly wrote a letter
to Mr. Hardy, M.P., the Home Secretary, asking him
whether, if the committee supplied him with a list of
representative working men connected with trades unions,
he would appoint one to fill up the vacancy on the com
mission, urging that such a course would give greater con
fidence and satisfaction to the trades unions generally. To
this letter a reply has been received stating that Mr.
Hardy " finds that the commission is in so comparatively
advanced a stage of its investigation that he does not con-
sider it expedient to recommend her Majesty to place a
new member on the commission."

HENRY KINGSCOTE, Treasurer.
W. H. Weawicg, Secretary.

Office, 121, Pall-mall, S.W.

MR. GLADSTONE ON SIR WALTER SCOTT.—Mr.
Gladstone has been treating the villagers of Hawarden to
an elaborate address on the subject of Sir Walter Scott
and his works. The right hon. gentleman, after saying
that the distinguished poet and novelist had received
in this island respect and veneration little short of
idolatry, went on to deplore the danger there was of Scott
passing out of the mind of the rising generation altogether.
Like the writer in the Quarterly, Mr. Gladstone was in-
clined to regard the decline of the fashion for Scott as a
great public misfortune. Young men and women now
under 25 years of age knew comparatively nothing of
what Scott wrote, a fact to be much regretted. Mr.
Gladstone went further than the Quarterly, however, as
to the position of Scott among his brethren north of the
Tweed. The article said "he was one of the most illus-
trious," but in his opinion Sir Walter stood far ahead of
all the illustrious men his country had produced. Regard.
ing Scott as a poet, if he was not first, he was at least
second-class. But, as a novelist, he undoubtedly began a
new era in literature. He was a great purifier, and he
had the power of reviving antiquity. But his great forte
was that of drawing character. Altogether, Mr. Gladstone
claimed him as the third great writer that ever lived,
Homer and Shakspere only taking precedence. The best
of his romances, the right hon. gentleman thought, were
" The Bride of Lammermoor" and " Kenilworth," the
former tragic, the latter august. Either of these would
have secured immortality for an ordinary man.

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITIITION.

THE REFORM LEAGUE.—The Council of the
Reform League met at tßheeniriersooms,Adelphi-terrace, on
Wednesday
The chairman
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int
by the police with the branch meetings of the League
at various licensed houses, and reminded the council
that at their last meeting, after he read the denial
of Sir Richard Mayne that the police had so inter-
fered, he submitted a statement by a landlord
of one of the houses, repeating that the police
authorities had prevented Branch League meetings, or any
other meetings, being held in his house. The question was
then adjourned, in order to bring forward corroborative
evidence as to the interference of the police ; and having
obtained that, he had written to Sir Richard Mayne en-
closing it last Saturday, but he had not yet received an
answer. He did not think it advisable to read the letter
sent to Sir Richard until he had received his reply. He
congratulated the council upon the success of the meeting
in St. James's Hall, both in point of numbers and the ex-
cellence of the leCture delivered by Mr. Stansfeld,
Mr. Mantle moved, Lieutenant-Colonel Dickson seconded,
and it was resolved, "That the special and warmest
thanks of the council be given to James Stansfeld, Esq.,
M.P., for his judicious and statesmanlike address on ' The
political future of the working classes,' delivered last night
in St. James's Hall." A letter was read from an elector
of Westminster, stating that Mr. Smith's canvas against
Mr. J. S. Mill, M.P., was being actively pursued, as the
whole district was dotted over with his committee men.
The writer suggested that the members of the branches of
the League in Westminster should exert themselves to
r2eure the triumphant return of Mr. John Stuart Mill.
There was a general hope expressed by the members of
the council that the Reformers of Westminster would do
r. ;r duty by so honest and able a Reformer as Mr. Mill
had proved himself to be.

President Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Bosan-
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