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The Sun.
London, England, 1868-12-30

A MAN _ROASTED TO DEATh.

A man named John Britt came to his death on Satur-
day at Wilmington, Del., under the most horrible circum-
stances, having peen literallyroasted alive. He was a work-
man at J. V. Rice and Co's., Phcenix Iron Foundry where he
had been employed seven or eight years. He had charge
of the stable and of the foundry, carrying the keys. On
Saturday night a number of men were employed about
the foundry later than usual, getting off some work that
had to be finished that night. At about a quarter before
ten o'clock Britt started with the waggon to take some
castings down to the Diamond State Rolling Will. At
about a quarter before eleven deceased went to Robinson's
restaurant, near the foundry, where he got something to
eat. He stayed there until about a quarter after eleven,
and then went out with a man, to whom he stood talkir g
until twelve o'clock. HR remarked that he thought he
saw a light in the foundry, and would go and see
what it was. That was the last that was
seen of him until his children went into the
foundry on Sunday morning to hunt him, and found
his burning body. Theyran for the foreman, Mr. Harvey,
who went down to the foundry immediately and found
Britt's body lying in the trench
.and against a red-hot
casting, the body in a blaze, and one leg partly burned off,
so that there was no sign whatever of the lower part of it,
except the sole of his boot. This trench had been dug
the night before around the rim of a large flywheel just
cast, so as to expose it to the air and let it cool fast.
Though the deceased had been drinking, he does not
appear to have been so drunk as to be unable to control
his own movements, while he was so familiar with the
foundry that he could go about it at night without a
lamp. The body, burned of all semblance to humanity
almost, was taken to the deceased's residence. The
coroner held an inquest on it, but elicited no facts beyond
those stated. Britt was a native of Ireland, has lived in
this country several years, and leaves a wife and a number
of small children, who were dependent on him for support.
—Baltimore American.
London, England, 1868-12-30

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President —His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-30

THE ALABAMA DIFFICULTY:

Ir apvears that President Johnson hesitated considerably
about that portion of his Message which related to the
Alabama claims, and altered its statements a day or two
before sending it to Congress. According to the Times
correspondent, however, the President's anticipations
regarding this difficulty are worth as little as his scheme
of repudiation. The majority of the Senate have resolved
not to accept any settlement of the Alabama claims by the
present Administration. A new President and a new
Minister to England are to settle the controversy, and
they only will be approved by the Senate

NEW SOUTH WALES.

The Bishop of Lichfield has visited Sydney, on his way
to England. His arrival caused considerable excitement
among the Protestant. portion of the community, and
quite a bevy of bishops was assembled to meet him.
Amongst these, Bishop Perry, of Melbourne, is generally
recognised, says the Times correspondent, as the man of
the time. In sorne,,,htters of his that have recently
been published .14e••• has entered at length into
the condition - of the 'Church of England in
Victoria, shewing- that theugh the contributions by the
laity are much larger Min corresponding averages in
England, they are yet wholly inadequate to meet the
wants of the Church in Victoria. Bishop Perry endea-
vours to account for this disproportion between the con-
tributions of members of the Church and their wealth.
"The members of our Church, not having been accustomed
in England to maintain the Church for themselves, require
time to recognise this necessity, and consent to fulfil their
novel obligation. This is certainly true, and will, partly
at least, explain a fact which has often greatly pained me,
viz., that while members of the Church of England, not
devoid of religious principle, give as liberally as those of
other Churches to charitable, they give comparatively
little to religious objects." This, the Times correspondent
thinks, hits the case exactly. Being accustomed to see
the Church independent in England, time is required for
the difference to be realised in the colonies.
London, England, 1868-12-30

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_

The Invested Funds now amount to £3,401,055, the
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London, England, 1868-12-30

LATEST INTELL [GENT CE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

GREECE.

ATHENS, DQc. 27.

it is officially announced here that the Porte has
granted an extension of three weeks from this date
for the Greek subjects to leave Turkey.

SDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30, 1868.

TEE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE OILS.

The right of tradesmen and others to keep upon their
premises large quantities of paraffin, benzoline, and other
dangerous substances is a question of considerable
importance. These useful but perilous oils are
now so much in request, and the accidents arising
from them have become so frequent, that their safe
and proper storage is a matter which affects us all more or
less. Independently of the terrible disaster at Abergele,
they have produced accidents in manufactories, in store-
houses, in kitchens ; and we are not surprised that
the authorities of Sheffield have thought it advisable to
raise the question as to the right of storage at law.. On Mon-
day the chief constable informed the bench of magistrates
that he had taken out a summons against Mr. Watts, of
South-street, Sheffield. Some time since a fire occurred
on Mr. Watts's premises, happily without any serious
results, but his neighbours naturally became uneasy, as he
does a large business in paraffin, benzoline, and similar
substances. The constable, therefore, brought
the matter under the notice of the bench, in
order that Mr. Watts might have the opportunity
of giving an explanation. The Town Council
or local authority may give a license for the sale or storage
of petroleum under the Act relating to it, but
Mr. Watts argued that it could not be proved
that ltnzoline was a product of petroleum ; in fact,
it had not been discovered when the Act was passed.
The quantity of petroleum usually allowed to be kept in
stock is about 200 gallons, but Mr. Watts has more than
2,000. The constable stated that he had now in store seven
casks of paraffin, and sixty of benzoline, each cask con-
taining thirty gallons. The ex-Mayor said that he should
have no hesitation in committing Mr. Watts for man-
slaughter in case of a fatal accident occurring through the
storage of so much oil, and told him that it was his duty
to take every possible precaution. The constable then
said that he would go on with the case, and he should
obtain the opinion of qualified chemists. Mr. Watts
acquiesced, and promised to reduCe his stock considerably.
Monday next is the day appointed for hearing this impor-
tant ma
London, England, 1868-12-30

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

Tuts EVENING, A lIERO OF ROMANCE. After which.
THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR: And AN ALARMING SACRI-
FICE. Messrs. Compton. Buckstone, Sothern, Buckstone,
Kendal, &e. ; Mesdames Ada Cavendish, Chippendale, Burke,
Wright, Fitzwilliam. &c. Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPIII.
EVFNING. at 7, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
TO CAMBERWELL. Mr. G. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray. At 7.45
MOVIE CRISTO. Messrs. Fechter, B. Webster, G. Belmore, A.
Stirling. R. Phillips, Stuart, Ashley, Stephenson, C. J. Smith, IV
If. I, burn,. R. Romer; Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Miss C. Leclercq,
and Mrs. Leigh Murray.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
Tats EVENING, at 7, to commence with THE SECRET. At 8,
AFTER DARK, a Tale of London Life: Mr Vining, Mr. W.
Lacy, Mr. Dominick Murray; Messrs. C. Harcourt, J. G. Shore,
Maclean, Holston: Miss Fmma R-Lrnet and Miss I ose Leclercq
Concluding with MA STE ;-t JONES'S BIRTHDAY.

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
THIS EVENING, at 7, GOOD FOR NOTHING. At a quarter to
£4, CYRIL•S SUCCESS: Messrs. \Varner, Vernon, David Fisher,
Newhourl. Andrews. Timis.le, Hurlstone, J. Clarke; Mesdames
Henrade, C. Theme, Bremen, Berend, Hughes, and Stephens.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Sumnborough.
Tills EvFNING. at 7.80, THE \VID(\V HUNT. Messrs. Bel-
ford, Clarke Miss Dalton. THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH
OF GOLD: Messrs. Thorne, James, Fenton; Nlesdames Maria
Longmorc, B. Goodall, T.yd!aMaltbrd. Claire, and Hughes. To
conclude with A COMIC'AL COUNTESS

QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG-ACRE.
Manager. Mr. W. 11. Liston.
Tins EVENING, at 7, THE LANCASHIRE LASS: Messrs.
Irving, L. Pr6ngh. Stenheng, Wyndham. Clayton, and S. Emery
51.,41nyne, Tre.&.:n. Montague, and Nclly Monre And THE
GNOIIE KING. 5.1 r. Toole. With A RACE FOR A DINNER.
London, England, 1868-12-30

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ONDON AND NORTH - WESTERN
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NEW SPECIAL SERVICE OF TRAINS TO AND

FIZOM VICTORIA STATION, PIMLICO.
Arrdngements have been made for a New Service of
Trains to and from the Victoria Station, Pimlico, and
commencing on Friday, the Ist January. The Trains
will leave Victoria Station every hour from 7.20 a.m. to
8.20 p.m., and the Trains from Broad-street, City, every
hour, from 8.40 a.m. to 8.40 p.m., will run through Ken-
sington to Victoria Station.

These Trains will call in each direction at Dalston,
Ilighbury, and Islington, Camden-road, Kentish-town,
Hampstead-heath, Finchley-road,Willesden, Kensington,
West Brompton, Chelsea, and Battersea.
At Willesden Junction the Trains will be in connexion
with the London and North-Western. Up and Down Ex-
press Train to and from Birmingham, Liverpool, Manches-
ter, and the North,

Through booking arrangements for Passengers and
Parcels will be in operation between Victoria Station and
all principal stations on the London and North- Western
Line, and Through Carriages can be run with family
parties via Victoria to and from Brighton, Hastings, East-
aourne, &c. _ _

For further particulars as to times of Trains see Time-
bills for January.
W. CAWKWELL, General Manager.
Euston Station, December, 1868.
London, England, 1868-12-30

THE MEMBERS FOR SALFORD.

A complimentary dinner has been given to the
members for Salford, Mr. Cawley and Mr. Charley,
at the Yersal-mo.or Hotel. Mr. Cawley was pre-
vented' from attending by indisposition,- but Mr.
Charley was present, and among the guests was the
minority member for Manchester Mr. Hugh Birley.
This gentleman spoke at some length upon the con-
stitution of the new House of Commons. He said
that if the country at large had not fol-
lowed the example of Lancashire, they
lust remember that it had checked a gooct
deal of the revolutionary element which was shewing
itself. Even such men as Mr. Mill and those who

specially advocated him had had no chance in their
constituencies. The new House will, in Mr. Birley's
opinion, be a very steady one, and he believes that
even the Liberals are glad of it. Mr. Charley,

the guest of the evening, dwelt chiefly upon die
great local victory of the Conservatives; which he
said no Liberal could understand. The verdict in
their favour had been given by working men, and he
thought the reason of their success in Salford was
that the question had been fairly put before the con-
stituency. Mr. Charley appeared blissfully ignorant
of the fact that he- and his colleague have been
petitioned against, and that perhaps another cause
may be discovered for the Constitutional victory in
Salford than that which he assigned.
London, England, 1868-12-30

DR. PUSEY ON TILE RITUAL JUDGMENT.

Dr. Pusey writes to the Tin2s criticising the recent
judgment of the Privy Council in 'the case of
Martin v. Mackonochie. He says that, while it is
quite true the recent judgment does not affect the
consciences of Churchmen, but simply declares the
law under which, in the opinion of the committee, we
live, those who, like himself, " believe in the Real
objective Presence, are bound in all honesty to let the
Church know what we do believe." This belief was
shewn in their way of celebratingwithout adopting any
of the acts condemned, and it will still be shewn. Mr.
Keble was no Ritualist, and yet no one who saw him
celebrate could doubt his belief. " The loss of modes
of outward expression of belief (if so be) only drives
pious souls more inward, and the inward devotion
shines the more through." Dr. Pusey then goes
on to urge that the recent judgment is opposed
in spirit to other decisions of the same tri-
bunal. The essence of the judgment, so
far as preStration was concerned, was made
to consist in the fact that the words "all
meekly kneeling" apply only to the act of reception.
" But,' argues Dr. Pusey, "if this clause, all
meekly kneeling,' applied at all to the celebrant, it
would grammatically involve the direction that he
should kneel while administering to others. A
direction which occurs after the mention of two acts
of a person cannot (if it aPpliesto him at all) be limited
to the first of those two acts, to the exclusion of
that the mention of which immediately precedes that
direction. If this, as it would, involves an absurdity,
then the whole construction is faulty, and it follows
that the direction can apply to neither." Apart from
this construction, it could not have been contended
that any offence had been committed. Supposing
even that the construction were doubtful, the Privy
Council ought, it is contended, to have followed the
dictum laid down by Dr. Lushington in the "Essays
and Reviews" case--" that the suit being a criminal
cause, the doubt is in each to be given m favour of
the respondent." This principle has certainly not
been adopted. in the present case. There was laxity
then ; there is stringency now. " The world," adds
Dr. rusey, "will call this playing fast and loose '—
goose ' whenever it is the question of allowing
any matter of faith"- to be disbelieved ; fast'
when it is the question of not allowing any
thing to be believed which popular prejudice disbe-
lieves. If the union of Church and State involves
this ultimate laxity and more than rigidness in the
construction of our formularies, involving the denial
of true doctrine and the prohibition of practice which
represents doctrine, it certainly will be the earnest
desire and prayer of Churchmen that the precedent
now being set as to the Irish Establishment may be
sDeedily followed I: s to the English."
London, England, 1868-12-30

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. ChattPrton.
Special Morning Performances of the Grand Pantomime on
every Wednesuay and Saturday during the Christmas Holidays.
THIS EVENING, will be performed MY WIFE'S OUT.
To be followed by the Great Christmas Pantomime, entitled
qIIIMALKIN THE GREAT; OR, HARLEQUIN PUSS IN BOOTS,
AND THE MILLER'S Sorts, with new and magnificent Scenery
by Mr. Wm. Beverley. Characters in the Opening by the entire
strength of the company. In the Harlequinade a Double Troupe
of Pantomimists; and combining the grandest stage effects of
any Pantomime ever produced at this theatre. Doors open at
half-past 5, commence at 7. Box-office open from 10 till a daily.

THEATRE ROYAL, HA YMARKET.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, A HERO OF ROMAN( E. Messrs.
Buckstone, Sothern, Compton, Chippendale, &c.; Mesdames
Ada Cavendish, Chippendale, Burke, Fitzwillisan, &c.
essrs.
After which, THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR. Ni Compto
H n,
Kendal, Weaihersby, Buckstone, jun., &c.; Mesdamea Gwynne,
Burke, &3.
Concluding with AN AL NILMING SACRIFICE. Messrs. F.
Buckstone, white, Clark, &c.; Mesdames Laws, F. Wright. &c.
Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1868-12-30

jRITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM,
Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise).
Instituted 1827.
Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of
destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions,
and of all denominations, whose parents were once in
prosperous circumstances.
Ono 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 are 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. TILSON, Chairman.
CHAS. LEE, M.A.
AUBREY 0. mu, N.A.,} ii°72. 0001
London, England, 1868-12-30

DEATHS OF NOTABILITIES.

During the last few days of the. aning year, death
has added two names of some distinction to the
obituary of 1868. No habitue of our picture
galleries is unfamiliar with the works of Abraham
Cooper, one of our Royal Academicians. Mr. Cooper
was one of those who have achieved reputation for
themselves, independently of adventitious aids. He
was born in Red Lion-street, Holborn, in 1787, in a
humble condition of life. In his early years he
passed much of his time among horses, and to this
circumstance may be attributed the peculiar direction
of his talent. He is considered the chief battle-
painter of the English school, and in the representa-
tion of battle-pieces horses necessarily play an
important part. Mr. Cooper's first picture was A
portrait of a horse, an old favourite belonging to the
late Sir Henry Meux. The baronet had the discern-
ment to estimate the talent of the young artist, and
wisely recommended him to study. The only
studio and the only instructors to which
the painter looked for assistance were the
stable, the grass-field, and the Sporting Magazine.
In this old periodical were some portraits of horses,
drawn by Marshall, a well-known animal painter of
the day. These were sufficient guides for the
young student; and his first exhibited picture.
" Tam-o'-Shanter," which was sent to the British
Institution, was bought by the Duke of Marlborough.
Since then Mr. Cooper has been a constant exhibitor
both at the Royal Academy and the British Institu-
tion. He was selected an associate of the Academy
in 1817, three years after' the appearance of
" Tam-o'-Sh-mter,' and he became an R.A. in 1820.
Many of his pictures have been engraved, and one
of them, "Hawking in the Olden Time," is familiar
to all of us in the print-shops.

The other death to which we have alluded is that
of Sir William Mackenzie, Bart., who died at Coul
House, licss-shire, in his Mrd year. The family of
Mackenzie is an ancient and distinguished one in the
Highlands. Sir Alexander, the penultimate baronet,
served in the Bengal army without interruption
during a period of twenty-six years, and took part in
most of the campaigns of the eventful years between
1825 and 1851, when he retired from the service.
He died in 185 G, when his brother the just
deceased baronet, succeeded to the title: He leaves
no children, and, having succeeded one brother, is
succeeded by another. The new .baronet for some
years held an important post in the colony of Queens-
land.
London, England, 1868-12-30

rf lIE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.
President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1868-12-30

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON and
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Offices-1, Dale street, Liverpool;.7, Cornhill; and

Charing-cross, London.
The Invested Funds now amount to L 3,401,055, the
Fire Revenue to £836,816, and that of the Life to £259,039.
The moderate rates of premium, with a guaranteed fixed
Bonus for the Life Policies oethis Company, and their
value as SPECIAL SECURITIES to third parties,
render them particularly advantageous. Whole-world
leave is granted on reasonable terms, and claims are paid
thirty days after admission.
JOHN ATKINS, Resident Secretary.

THE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE
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Established 1821.
No. 11, Lombard-street, London, E.C.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIRE POLICIES
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All Insurances now have the benefit of the Reduced
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For Prospectus and other information apply to the Com-
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T. TALLEMACH, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-30

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London, England, 1868-12-30

ROYALTY TfIEATRE

Under the llanagernent of 3BrE, M. Oliver.
Tuts EVENING, at 7.l'f), A LOVING CUP. Mr. Dewar. Miss
M. Oliver. To be followed by TIIE RISE AND FALL OF
ICI I A ltD III.; or, A New Front torn Old Dicky: Mr. Dewar
Ntr. Danvers: 31i;:s CollinFon. and 3Ti2s 31. Oliver. To eon
elude with THE uLOCKNIAKER'S EAT.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of NHas Marie Wilton

THIS EVENING, TAME CATS: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Mikeley, Montgomery. and Bancroft; Mrs. Buckingham White,
vies 0. Addison. and Miss 31 arie Wiitcn.. After whiCh, WHO
SPEAKS FIRST! Messrs. Montague and Blakeley ; Miss C.
Addison.

POYA L AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.
This EVENING, The Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
of roi HorFes: also Alfred Bradbtiry, 31.", Clifton,- and THE
MARVELS OF ELECTRICITY.

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

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLET 4,
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. Is. Box-office
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL• GARDENS, Regent's-pack, OPEN daily (ex
cept Sundays). Admission, Is.; on Mcndays, 6d.; Children
wilder twelve, ed.

47
" SUMI/4
London, England, 1868-12-30

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.

THIS EvENrxa, st 7, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
TO CAMBERWELL. Mr. (1. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray. At 7.45
MOVIE CRISTO. Messrs. Fechter, B. Webster, G. Belmore, A.
Stirling, R. Phillips, Stuart, Ashley, Stephenson, C. J. Smith, W
H. If burne, R. Romer; Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Miss C. Leclercq,
and Mrs. Leigh Murray.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
THIS EVENING, at 7, to commence with THE SECRET. At 8,
AFTER DARK, a Tale of London Life: Mr Vining, Mr. W.
Lacy, Mr. Dominick Murray; Messrs. C. Harcourt, J. G. Shore.
Maclean, Holston; Miss Emma Barnet and Miss lioso Leclercq
Concluding with MASTER JONES'S BIRTHDAY.
London, England, 1868-12-30

THE FUTURE OF TRADES UNIONS.

During the present month the Trades Union Commis-
sioners have held several sittings for the purpose of
agreeing upon their report, which it is understood is now
completed, and will be laid before Parliament early in
the next session. It is stated that the report will be one
of the majority only, and that amongst its leading recom-
mendations will be found, that trades unions, under
certain limits, should be recognised by law, and their funds
placed under its protection ; that the rules of these unions
should be binding only on their members, and that any
attempt to enforce them upon unwilling workmen should
be punishable by law ; that the utmost freedom of
labour should exist in all trades ; and that the benevo-
lent and trade funds should be kept entirely distinct,
and that no moneys subscribed for benevolent pur-
poses should under any circumstances be applied to
trade or other extraneous objects. It is this last recom-
mendation that will meet with the strongest opposition
from the large and more influential trade societies, such as
the engineers, masons, joiners, bricklayers, plasterers,
boiler-makers, &c., on the ground that having subscribed the
money themselves, they have a right to dispose of it in
any way they think proper. Already, in anticipation of the
the court of the commissioners, the trades and trades
councils throughout the country are forming committees
to protect the interests of the unions by a united action
and opposition to the clauses of any bill that may be laid
before Parliament founded on the report of the commission
that may interfere with their fundamental principles, and
the right to amakamate their funds, if they think proper
so to do.
London, England, 1868-12-30

SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30, 168.
_

MISCEL LANE° US iVEWS.

on aturaays at z p.m.-- Tills is anotner move in
the direction of the compulsory regulation of trade.

DR. STALLARD ON THE ABLE-BODIED POOR.

Dr Stallard has written to the" Daily News on the
subject of the employment of the able-bodied poor,
and offers some propositions for consideration in anti-
cipation of the renewed discussion of the question of
pauperism. The chief point upon which he insists
is, that society cannot permit an able-bodied man to
live upon his neighbour's goods without making any
adequate return. When society wishes to give the
deserving man relief, the best method is to
find him employment, for by this means the
principle of independence will not be destroyed.
Dr. Stallard considers that there is no " unerring
test" by which the degree of destitution can be
ascertained, and therefore he advises that society
should take upon itself the responsibility of giving
and refusing relief, as the case may be. In consider-
ing the question of employment for the poor, he
observes that care • should be taken not to interfere
with the duty of capital, and also that the con-
dition of the destitute labourer should not
be made more eligible than that of the
independent man in a similar sphere of life. Dr.
Stallard thinks that starvation, as a stimulus to work,
must not be depended upon exclusively. The really
idle must be made amenable to law, and a system of
detention and compulsion must be employed to coerce
them.

" MERRY CHRISTMAS."

We certainly do take our pleasures sadly. The
" octave "- of Christmas is still in progress, and the
papers for one clay only give us the following
specimens of Christmassing :—" Execution of the
Stickney Murderess ;" " Alleged Wife Murder at
Lancaster ;" " Attempt to Murder a Brother at
Northampton ; a Policeman Shot ;" " Attempted
'Wife Murder at Barnsley ;" " Poaching Affray in
Berkshire ;" " The Alleged Murder in Barnsbury ;"
" Atrocious Murder in Salford ;" "The Wells Murder
—Respite of Sweet ;" " Singular Charge of Larceny;"
" Numerous Assaults upon Constables ;" " Assault
and Attempted Highway Robbery ;" " Daring
Attempt at Highway Robbery.' All these are taken
from one page of one journal. We
,are too sick at
heart to seek for further evidence as to the reality of
_that reign of peace-41d goodwill heralded by angels
nearly nineteen centuries back.
London, England, 1868-12-30

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.

Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico,
Haiti. Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH AND SOU pll PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (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 Japall.
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, 1868-12-30

P O L I C E.

NO T I C E.

STREET CROSSING SIGNALS.
BRIDGE-STREET, NEW PALACE-YARD.

CAUTION• STOP.
The Semaphore Arms The Semaphore Arms
lowered, and by Night with extended, and by Night
with a Green Light. with a Red Light.
By the Signal "CAUTION," all persons in charge of
Vehicles and Horses are warned io pass over the Crossin,s,
with care, and due regard to the safety of Foot Passen-
gers.

The Signal "STOP," will only be displayed when it is
necessary that Vehicles and Horses shall be actually
stopped on each side of the Crossing, to allow the passage
of Persons on Foot ; notice being thus given to all Per-
sons in charge of Vehicles and Horses to stop clear of the
Crossing.

RICHARD MAYNE,
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.
Metropolitan Police Office,
December 10, 1868.
London, England, 1868-12-30

HUNTING, SHOOTING, AND
FISHING.
The strorgest man in the world cannot break the ever-
lasting Porpoise-skin Boot Laces made by
GILL AND CO.,
12, Brewer-street, Golden-square, London, W.
Price ls. per pair; by post, 14 stamps; six pairs, ss.
FRENCH DUBBING.—This invaluable composition
possesses the properties of preserving leather, rendering it
supple and waterproof. It is identically the same dubbing
as that used by the best curriHrs in Milau (Avevron).
BOOTS, SHOES, and HARNESS are particularly bene-
fited by its application.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by W. GILL and CO.,
Curriers and Leather Sellers, 12, Brewer-street, Golden-

square.
Price is. 6d., 2s. 6d., and ss. per can.
London, England, 1868-12-30

AT CHRISTMAS many persons
are induced to take more than is wholesome. Two or
three of PARR'S LIFE PILLS will clear off ACIDITIES, and
remove FEVERISH HEADACHE and other unpleasant symp-
toms, without pain or inconvenience. PARR'S LIFE PILLS
may be obtained of any Medicine Vendor, in boxes, ls. lid., 2s.
ad., and in Family Packets, Ils. each. Directions with each
box.
London, England, 1868-12-30

DEATHS OF NOTABILITIES.

During the last few days of the waning year, death
has added two names of some distinction to the
obituary of 1868. No habitué of our picture
galleries is unfamiliar with the works of Abraham
Cooper, oneof our Royal Academicians. Mr. Cooper
was one of those who have achieved reputation for
themselves, independently of adventitious aids. He
was born in Red Lion-street, Holborn, in 1787, in a
humble condition of life. In his early years he
passed much of his time among horses, and to this
circumstance may be attributed the peculiar direction
of his talent. He is considered the chief battle-
painter of the English school, and in the representa-
tion of battle-pieces .horses necessarily play an
important part. Mr. Cooper's first picture was a
portrait of a horse, an old favourite belonging to the
late Sir Henry Meux. The baronet had the discern-
ment to estimate the talent of the young artist, and
wisely 'recommended him to study. The only
studio and the only instructors to which
the painter looked for assistance were the
stable, the grass-field, and the Sporting Magazine.
In this old periodical were some portraits of horses,
drawn by Marshall, a well-known animal painter of
the day. These were sufficient guides for the
young student; and his first exhibited picture,
" Tam-o'-Shanter," which was sent to the British
Institution, was bought by the Duke of Marlborough.
Since then Mr. Cooper has been a constant exhibitor
both at the Royal Academy and the British Institu-
tion. He. was selected an associate of the Academy
in 18174 three years after the appearance of
" Tam-o'-Slianter; and he became an R.A. in 1820.
Many of his pictures have been engraved, and ono
of them, " Hawking in the Olden Time," is familiar
to all of us in the print-shops.
The other death to which we have alluded is that
of Sir William Mackenzie, Bart., who died at .Coul
House, Rcss-shire, in his 63rd year. The family of
Mackenzie is an ancient and distinguished one in the
Highlands. Sir Alexander, the penultimate baronet,
served in the Bengal army without interruption
during a period of twenty-six years, and took part in
most of the campaigns of the eventful years between
1825 and 1851, when he retired from the service.
He died in 1850, when his brother the just
deceased baronet, succeeded to the title. He leaves
no children, and, having succeeded one brother, is
succeeded by another. The new baronet for some
years held an important post in the colony of Queens-
land.
London, England, 1868-12-30

BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS.

That very old and vetatious question, " What is a
bond jide traveller ?" is again being discussed in the
metropolis. Is a man walking from one part of
London to another a traveller, and is he entitled to
a glass of beer as such ? Several of our metropoli-
tan contemporaries have discussed the question, some
arguing for a • liberal interpretation of the
Act. .But the objection to such an interpretation is
very neatly stated by the Telegraph. Our contem-
porary asks, if a . man going from one part
of London to another may drink during the pro-
hibited hours, what is to prevent the Toper from
regularly making a journey in order that he may get
drunk without hindrance ? But how is the publican
to know a traveller? Is there a smell about him which
marks him. Otherwise—if the word of the would-be
drinker is all he has to rely on—many a man would
tell a lie to get a pot of beer, and think that at such
a time he got it cheap.
London, England, 1868-12-30

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.

TIM EVENING, at 7, GOOD FOR NOTHING. At a quarter to
8, CYRIL'S SUCCESS: Messrs. Warner, Vernon, David Fisher,
Newbound, Andrews, Tindale, Hurlstone, 3. Clarke; Mesdames
Henrade, C. Thorne, Bremen, Berend, Hughes, and Stephens.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
TUTS EVENING, at 7.30, THE WIDOW HUNT. Messrs. Bel-
ford, Clarke; Miss Bufton. THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH
OF GOLD : Messrs. Thorne, James, Fenton; Mesdames Maria
Longmore, B. Goodall. Lydia Maitland, Claire, and Hughes. To
conclude with A COMICAL COUNTESS

• QUEEN'S TREATP.E, LONG-ACRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Liston.
THIS F,vstimt, at 7. THE LANCASHIRE LASS: Messrs.
Erving, L. Erough, Stephens, Wyndham. Clayton, and S. Emery
Mesdames Hodson Montague, and Nelly Moore. And THE
GNOME KING. Mr., Toole. With A RACE FOR A DINNER.

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.
TUTS EVENING, at 7, SL SHER &CRASHER: Messrs Atkins,
Vaughan, G. Vincent, fie.: Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs. Caulfield.
After which, at 7.45, THE YELLOW PASSPORT : Messrs.' II
Ne ille, G. Vincent, E. Atkins, 11. Vaughan, H. Cooper, and H.
Wigan; Mesdames Furtado, Lennox Grey, and Caulfield
London, England, 1868-12-30

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA 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.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.
London, England, 1868-12-30

A.D. 1720.

ROY AL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),

For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART IfIDOSON, Esq Sub-Governor.
Clown Jomi MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.
DIRECTORS

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq,
William Davidson, Esq.

William Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord J osceline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
fuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Lancelot William Dent; Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edl mann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
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Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
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NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment
of FIRE PREMIUMS falling duo at Christmas will
expire on the 9th of January.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.

The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of l.s. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corpo:ation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
FB DENG STOCK.—No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum
assured.

Equivalent reductions have been made 'n the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that fMn 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 Asrured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from Lhc liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTruir AND A
HALF.

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Just published, price Is. 6d., by post ls. Bd., the Second Edition,
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks,
REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
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IN DI A OFFICE, DECEMBER 10, 1868.
By order of the SECRETARY of STATE for
INDIA in Council.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that it is intended to
send to India annually a certain number of YOUNG
MEN, trained and educated for ultimate employment in
the higher branches of the Department for the conserva-
tion and management of the Forests under the Govern-
ment of India.

Eight young men will be selected in February next to
go to India at the end of 1871.
The salary will be at first .£3OO a year, and the salaries
of the appointments in the three Presidencies range be-
tween that sum and £1,900 a year. Promotions will de-
pend upon efficiency, and the occurrence of vacancies in
the higher grades.
Applicants must be British subjects above 17 and under
25 years of age.
As active habits and a strong constitution are most im-
portant, candidates will have to undergo a strict medical
examination.

They must send to the Revenue Department of the
India Office, on or before the Bth of January, 1869, a
statement of their names and parentage, with a certificate
of birth, and of being posssesod of a competent knowledge
of the following subjects, and they must be prepared o
undergo an examination in them _ _ _

1, English writing from dictation and English com-
position._

2. Arithmetic in all its branches.

3. Algebra, elementary principles, simple and quadratic
equations, ratios and proportions, logarithms, arithmetical
and geometrical progression.
4. Geometry (Ist, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 6th books of Euclid)
and plane trigonometry.
5. Free hand and plan drawing.
6. A good colloquial knowledge of either French or
German, with the facility to read and translate the works
of some classical writer in the language.
A preference will be given to those candidates who
obtain a certain proficiency in,-
1. Surveying and land measuring.
2. The elements of any of the following natural
sciences :

Mechanical and natural philosophy.
Chemistry.
Botany.
Geology.

If selected, they will ba further required to go through
a course of training and instruction in Forestry and cog-
nate sciences for two years and a half, in France or Ger-
many, previous to their departure for India, and the Sec-
retary of State will contribute £5O at the end of each half
year towards the expenses of their training, in the case of
such candidates as are favourably reported on by their in-
structors. In addition to this, if it should be found prac-
ticable, the young men will be required to place them-
selves under an approved forester in Scotland for a few
months before they go out to India.
More detailed information as to these appointments may
be had on application to the Under Secretary of State for
India, India Office, Westminster.

(Signed)

HERMAN MERIVALE.
London, England, 1868-12-30

YOUTHFUL ENTHUSIASM.

Mr. Charley is one of .the 200 and odd new M.P.'s
returned at the general eleatiOn, and one of the 100
against whom a petition has been presented. He
remembers the first fact, not the second, and is full
of that enthusiasm which is such a delightful
characteristic of young M.P.'s. Coming fresh from
" the last of a series of enthusiastic demonstrations in
celebration of the Constitutional victory in Salford,"
he takes up :the Standard, and finds the following
sentence in one of the leaders of that Constitutional
organ : " The Conservatives cannot prevent• dis-
establishment." To read this after listening to the
fervid eloquence of Salford orators was like a sudden
blast of winter on May-day. "Is it for this, I
thought (says Mr. " Charley), with some bitter-
ness, that we have laboured night and day, and
sacrificed health and comfort to form Constitutional
Associations—to bind them in a powerful national
union'—to leaven the minds of the people with
sound Constitutional •principles ; for this, that after
all, the Conservatives cannot prevent disestablish-
ment ?" • Mr. Charley will not believe it. " The
question is only in its infancy." " The repudiation
of Christianity by the nation qua nation, which is
the true meaning of diSestablishment, is a far more
wicked scheme than disendowment ;" and the House
of Lords must do its duty, if the House of Commons
does not, by throwing out " the Bright-Gladstone
bill." Mr. Gladstone would not dare to swamp the
Upper House with Cavendishes. His majority is
derived from Republican and Presbyterian Scotland,
and Independent-Baptist-WesleyanWales; and "we,"
i.e., Messrs. Charley, Cawley, and the other twenty
Lancashire Conservatives, ,mean to " educate" the
people of Scotland and the English towns "up to the
level'' of the Palatine county. Mr. Charley is, as we
said, an enthusiast, and he mistakes the sound of
Salford cheers for the voice of England—not an
uncommon mistake in yotmg pOliticians.
THE SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY.

Mr: Alexander Redgrave, an inspector of factories,
writes to several of the morning papers pointing out
that in the new year " the Saturday half-holiday
will be compulsory as regards children, young
persons, and women in all factories, workshops,
and places in which any manual labour is performed,
with the exception of a very few trades ; and of
those cases in which the Secretary of State has
authorised either the substitution of another half-
holiday instead of Saturday, or that the hours of
work may be taken between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., or
between 8 aan, and 839. m.. their lal)our must ewe

ar mtw.
London, England, 1868-12-30

DEATH -OF ANOTHER INVENTOR.

Few inventors are so fortunate as Sir William
Armstrong and Major Palliser. Few live to see their
inventions adopted and themselves rewarded. Poor
Mr. Snider died just a few weeks before his rifle was
accepted fox the British army, after weary years of
deferred hope and heart-sickness ; and now Mr.
Chalmers is dead, having for something like eight
years vainly fought against the adverse influence of
the Ordnance Select Committee—probably the most
obstructive. body that ever existed—in the effort to
get his shield fairly tested. The public and the press
know well enough that Mr. Chrimers's system of
defence for ships and forts was by far the best, but the
Committee was more powerful than either, and so for
years we have b een building vessels that*ould b e unable
to fight, and constructing forts which, like that at
Plymouth Breakwater and the Gibraltar Shields, are
simply a delusion and a snare. Mr. Chalmers died
on Saturday, just as his second target ordered by the
authorities was on the eve of completion, for further
experiments. He leaves, we regret to learn, a widow
and familyin very straitened circumstances. He was
also the projector of the Channel Railway.
London, England, 1868-12-30

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COIIPAGNIE GENE E MANSAT.
LANTIQUE._

4. -Rue do la, ndx, Paris.
FRENCH MATT, STEAMERS.
N EW YORK.
Leave every 14 clays. fro:n Ifavr,,tarl Brost, for New York.
RATE S OF PASSAGE.
from HAvilE or BREST to NEW YoRK.
First ',lass 7OO fr.
Sec.md Class 425 fr.
Third Class
From Paris to Now York, ria Havre or Brest, including.
railway ticket, 723 fr. ; second class, 410 fr. ; third class
285 fr.
London, England, 1868-12-30

TIIEATTIE-TIOYAL, OLYMPIC.

Tins EVENING, at 7. SI. SIIER &CRASHER: Messrs Atkins,
Vaughan. G. Vir( ent.&e.: Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which. at 7:45, TEE YELT.OW PASSPORT : Messr. H
Ne ille, (4. Vincent, F. Atkins. H. Vaughan, H. Cooper. and H.
Wigan; Mesdames Furtado, Lennox Grey, and Caulfield

ROYALTY TIIEATr E.
TTmler the Management of 'Miss M. Oliver.

TIIT3 EVENING, at 7.'•0, A LOVI i; CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To be followed by THE RISE AND FALL OF
\ICI! A ltD HT.: or. A New Front to an 01(1 Dicky: Mr. Dewar
Jr. Danvers: Mist Collinson. and Miss M. Oliver. To con
elide with THE ()LOCK MAKER'S HAT.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Ungar the Management of Miss 3larie Wilton
Tuts EVENING, TAME CATS: Messrs. Hare, 11. S. Montague,
Blakeley, Montgomery. end Beneroft: Mrs. Buckingham White.
Miss r. Aodison. and AiIER J erie Wilton. After which, WHO
SPFAKS FIRST! Messrs. Montague and Irakeley ; kiss C.
Addison.

T:01-AL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.
DIN EVENING. The Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Sind
r Horses: also Alfred Bradbury, M. Cliftun, and THE
MARVELS OF ELECTRICITI.

(7:IEISTY 3M.;•STRF.LS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and aLunlays, at :.3 +IIIAI S all the year round. •