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The Sun.
London, England, 1868-10-17

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A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
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London, England, 1868-10-17

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

FOREIGN NOTES.

DISARMAMENT.

The rumours that the Emperor has at length decided
upon a definite policy, and has resolved to set the example
of disarmament, gain strength. The Patric, a semi-official
paper, confirms the statement that the army is to be
reduced ; and the Memorial Diplomatique adds that six
months' fourlough is to be granted to 30,000 soldiers. The
force is small, but the furlough is long. If it does not
signify a large disarmament, at least it looks like peace
for the present. There is, however, another rumour
current, that when the forthcoming manifesto is sent round,
it will transpire that the fulfilment of the Fifth Article of
the Treaty of Prague will be made an indispensable
condition. The Cologne Gazette, too, has concluded that
the manifesto is to be directed against Prussia, who could
not accept it, and that a war would be the consequence.
The Bourse, however, has not taken this sinister view
of things. It has gone up. Another little fact may be
mentioned. A map of France has been published, showing
the boundary of the country in 1815, 1832, and 1868. It is
said that the Emperor has ordered this publication for the
purpose of showing that the French have nothing to complain
of in the unity of Italy or the aggrandisement of Germany.
Others declare that the meaning of this oracular map is
quite different. It is to shew that the position of France is
now " too restricted ;" in other words, that there is no
opportunity of taking a slice out of any of the compact
nations round about. Truly, the Imperial regime must be
pleasant to live under.
London, England, 1868-10-17

Empowered by
EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC SMITH, K.H., F.R.S.
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Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
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The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
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HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.
London, England, 1868-10-17

A.D. 1720.

ROYAL 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.

OCTAVIIIS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART H9DGSON, Esq Sub Governor.
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.

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

DIRECTORS.
William Tetlow Hibbort,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Novile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord Joscelino Wm. Percy.
Cbarles 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 Edltnann,
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sarni

NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment
of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due 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 Is. Gd. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
FARMING 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 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 Aseured
Liberal participation in Profits, with tho guarantee
of a largo invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have bean tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-17

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

HENRY B. INGRAII, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-17

THE ROYAL DANK OF LIVERPOOL.

Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Roberts, who had been
entrusted by the shareholders of the unfortunate
Royal Bank of Liverpool, write to protest, to- the
Liquidators and the Supervision Committee, against
the suppression of., their report. It appears that the
Liquidators and the Supervision Committee have
determined to prosecute the directors.
London, England, 1868-10-17

CTOBER 17, 1868,

station house a constable came in with an
umbrella and a hat, and the prisoner said, " That
is my hat." He gave an address at Hornsey, but
on inquiry it was found that no person of the name
of Charles Peiu was known there; but a young
man answering his description had lived there un-
der the name of Charles Reeves. When taken the
prisoner had no hat on.

Pexe-constable Parker, 87 F, said he was on
duty in the Strand, and heard cries of " Stop
tb in Southampton-street. He went there and
f .hen to Burleigh-street, where he found the prisoner
in custody. Helsdon said she had left her umbrella
in Southampton-street. He went back to look for
it, and found it and a hat lying on the footway toge-
ther. He took them to the station-house where the
prisoner claimed it. Witness received the bag from
Ward. There was no purse in it, nor could he find
any along the route the prisoner had followed in his
flight.

Inspector Harnost said that information had been
received of a similar attack in Peckham the same
evening, by a person answering the prisoner's de-

Mr. Flower said in that ease it would be best to
remand the prisoner, though the evidence was
quite sufficient to commit him for trial on the pre-
sent charge.
London, England, 1868-10-17

PRINTING.—TO PROPRIETORS OF
NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c.
The Printing and Machining of Newspapers, &c., done
on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and
Publishing Offices, if required. Estimates forwardod on
receipt of particulars, with stamped directed envelope for
reply. Address—The Manager, "Sun" Printing Offices,
8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C.
London, England, 1868-10-17

SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL, DREADNOUGHT,
off Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All
Nations, who are received without any recommendation.
The receipts from all sources during the past year were
.£879 less than the expenditure.
SUBSCRIPTIONS thankfully received by Messrs.
Williams, Deacon, and Co., bankers, Birchin-lane ; and by
the Secretary, at the Society's office, 86, King William-
street, London, E.C.
Qualification for a Governor, 21s. annually ; Life
Governor, £lolos.
London, England, 1868-10-17

A.D. 1720.

OYAL
CEAVRAANTT-OEN. ASSURANCE
(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.

Esq Governor.
:sq Sub Governor.
Esq Deputy-Governor.
)TORS
Totlow ilibbort,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
EgArton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord Josceline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
,uel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

• OCTAVIITS WIGRAM,
JAMES STEWART 119DGSON, E;
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, E
DIREC
London, England, 1868-10-17

THURSDAY.

Subscription Plate of 100 sovs (Handicap), for three year
olds and upwards. TX M.
Optional Selling Plate of 50 sovs; two year olds Est 10Ib,
three Bst 10Ib, four 9st 81b, five and upwards 9st 12Ib ;

fillies allowed 31b.
Handicap of 1.5 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds and
upwards. T.Y.C.

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

&c. Brolly Stakes Course.
Sweepstakes of 1J sovs each, for two years olds ; colts Bst
101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs if

demanded, &c. T.Y.C.
The Nursery Stakes (Free Handicap) of 25 save each, for
two year olds; winners of any handicap after the pub-
lication of the weights 71b extra. Criterion Course.
A Free Handicap of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year
olds; the winner of the Derby or Doncaster St. Leger
9st. A.F. 22 subs.

A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds;
colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; Ab. 31. 9 subs.

The Troy Stakes of 50 aovs each, b ft, for two year olds;
colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; untriods allowed 31b ; the
winner at Stockbridge 31b extra at Newmarket; the
winner of the Middle Park Stakes 91b, of the Criterion
51b extra ; penalties accumulative up to 141 b. T.Y.C.
33 subs.
London, England, 1868-10-17

THE DISTRESS AT THE RED RIVER SETTLEMENT.

A letter from Quebec gives further particulars of the
state of the Red River Settlement, and the total destruc-
tion of the crops by grasshoppers. Last autumn these
insects came in immense numbers ; but, fortunately, the
wheat was so far advanced that this important crop sus-
tained little or no injury. It was, however, the period of
the year when the grasshoppers deposit their eggs, and
the soil was filled with them. The young grasshoppers
accordingly came out this summer in countless numbers,
and 'during the few weeks that elapsed before
they could fly they devoured every green thing, not
leaving what would produce a bushel of grain of any kind.
The distress caused by this devastation has been very
great. The settlement is small and isolated, provisions
have to be brought from long distances, and are so dear
that the poor cannot pay for them. A terrible tornado,
which swept down the valley of the Red River on the
night of July 3, has increased the misery. The necessity
for assistance is urgent.
London, England, 1868-10-17

(NE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DEsTrruTgai
ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly neede 1.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
09Ice, 54, Cheapside, London, E.O
London, England, 1868-10-17

OUR MERCHANT SHIPPING.

Ere long, it is to be hoped, such inspeetion will be
made of our sea-going vessels that none except those
which are tight and in-good condition will be allowed
to leave port. The loss of life from poor, wretched
ships is something enormous. Colliers, for instance,
constantly go to pieces, or sink, being unseaworthy.
Mr. James Hall, of Newcastle, writes to the Times,
urging very strongly that Government should inter-
fere to prevent the possibility of loss of life through
the avarice of :shipowners. He is the director of
two marine assurance companies, and he details
instances in which owners, knowing the vessel to
have " too much water in the hold," have allowed
the vessel to -_put out. In one case they had hardly
got outside ere the water began to rise, notwithstand-
mg that all men were at the pumps. Had not a
vessel bore in sight the crew would probably have
been lost. As it was, they had to leave the vessel to
sink. Another point to which Mr. Hall directs atten-
tion is the want of strictness about the inquiries
which are held on careless captains. After a captain
had by perverseness destroyed a ship, he should,
according to the writer, lose his certificate, and not
be allowed to put other crews in peril.
London, England, 1868-10-17

PROPOSED MEMORIAL OF LEIGH
lIUNT.
The grave of Leigh Hunt—one of England's most
charming Poets, Essayists, and Critics—at Mensal 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.
S. C. HALL, F.S. A, Hon. Secs.
EDMUND OLLIER,
S. R. TOWNSHEND MAYER, F.R.S.L., 25, Norfolk-
street, Strand, W.C., Hon. Treasurer, by whom Subscrip-
tions are received.
Bankers—Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.
London, England, 1868-10-17

ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES,
AN INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER,
Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24
PAGES. Reports of Con•arees, Personal, Financial, Mining,
Railroad, &c. Members of Parliament, Commercial Men,
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this newspaper of use.
Published every SATURDAY MORNING, price 4d.
15. Catherine-street. Strand.

WHY incur the risks of Limited Liability, by
taking Shares in Civil Service or Co-operative
Stores, when you can SAVE TEN PER CE ITT. by
PURCHASING of
THE EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY,
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of all descriptions from ls. 3d. per lb. upwards. Price
Lists post free, on application at the Company's Ware-
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London, England, 1868-10-17

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 Co.'s, 59, Strand.
W. C. SPRING RICE, Hon. Sec.

BRITISH 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.
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
anistance. _ _ .

Subscribers and the public are invited to inspect the
Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and
its peculiar claims.
he last Report can be obtained on application to the
Secretary.

THOS. TILSON, 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, 1868-10-17

DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury).
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBURN, &c.,
And acknowledged by many en.inent surgeons to be tho safest
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists.

HOBBS, HART, al),
od.
dCO.,. No. 76, Cheapside,

LOCKS---forHouses, Hotels, and Railway Offices. from 2s. to
165.; for Mansions and Banks, Bs. to 50s.—adapted for all pur-
poses.
FIRE-RESISTING SAFES, for private use, 20 to 36 inch, £4
to £10; for Offices, 24 to 72 inch, £lO to £l2O.

H , H., and Co. solicit an examination (especially by engineers)
of their three entirely NEW PRINCIPLES of construction for
security Safes and Doors.—See Report in List of Prices.
London, England, 1868-10-17

DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury).
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, IND [GESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBURN, &c.,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at ls. 13d., 2s. 9d., and 4s. Gel., at all chemists.

HOBBS, HART, and .CO., No. 76, Cheapside,
London.

LOCKS—for Houses, Hotels, and Railway Mess. from 2s. to
165.; for Mansions and Banks, Bs. to 50s.—adapted for all pur-
poses.

-
FIRE-RESISTING SAFES, for private use, 20 to 36 inch, £4
to-.£10; for Offices, 24 to 72 inch, £lO to £l2O.

H H., and Co. solicit an examination (especially by engineers)
of their three entirely NEW PRINCIPLES of construction for
security Safes and Doors.—See Report in List of Prices.
London, England, 1868-10-17

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING, THE MODEL HUSBAND. And at 7.45,
LAND RATS AND WATER RATS: Mavis, Mr. Creswick;
Jonas, Mr. Shepherd; Messrs. E. F. Edgar, Vollaire, W. Crosby,
flat. Robson; Miss Pauncefort, Miss Elizabeth Webster, Miss E.
Lennard. With BEAUTIFUL FOR EVER.
London, England, 1868-10-17

A.D. 1720.

OYAL 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, Fall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIITS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART HlnosoN, Esq Sub- Governor.
CHARLES JOILN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.

DIRECTORS.

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

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

Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fred k. Joseph Edl man n, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sarni

NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment
of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due 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 is. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
FARMING STOCK.—No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Rever.ionary 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 415,000 may be insured on one
Life.

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

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-17

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.

THIS EVENING, Avolo, the Marvel of tho Nineteenth Century
Frank Pastor, Champion American Equestrian; Alfred Brad-
bury, M. Napoli, F. Clifton, Almonti, and Delevanti. Mdlle,
Montero; Fratelli Voltaires; and Samwell's Performing Dogs.
Commence at 7.30.

ROYAL ALFRED THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. H. B. Lacey—Directress, Miss Amy Sedgwick.
THIS EVENING, at a quarter to 8, PINDEE SINGH. Preceded
by the fauce of THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN EGGS.

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

CR 3ISTY MINSTRELS, St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
W. d iesdays and Saturdays, at 3 and S all the year round.

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

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

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London, England, 1868-10-17

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

PREMIUMS in 1867 £460,553
being a latger revenue than in any preceding
year.
LOSSES by Fire in 1867 4292125
NET PROFITS, after paying all losses and ex-
penses £56,373
LIFE BRANCH.
Annual Average of new business in 1865-6-7 £BOl,OOO
Do. during previous Quinquennium £688.000
Amount added to Life Reserves in 1867 £128,583
LIFE PROPOSALS now effected will participate in the
increased share of Profits recently conceded to Policy-
holders. •
PERCY M. DOVE, Manager and Actuary.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in Loudon.
August, 1868.

IRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FIC MAL It PR EVEN TlVis; and R EFORMA.TORY IN
STITIITION.

President—Rev. CANONDALE.

CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon-
quet, Salt, and co., 73, Lombard street, KC ; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old T owry Chambers, B.C.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1868-10-17

REMARKS.

The barometrical pressures over these is'ands have continued to
decrease, and are generally low, especially in the north : however,
the difference between these and those on the W. coast of France is
less than that reported the last two days—being only 0-6 in. Tempera-
ture is generally lower. Yesterday a north-westerly gale was felt in the
S.W. of Ireland, and fresh westerly winds were reported from the
English Channel. This morning the wind is westerly, but has
moderated. Rain has fallen in the S. and W., and is continuing In
places. The weather is fine ,in the north, .but generally clon.ly in
other districts. Hail is reported from Valencia, and lightning front
Penzance. Weather is still unsettled.
London, England, 1868-10-17

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 INC URABLES, 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 the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease.
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted.
The Home was opened in September, 1863; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections
in May and November. Forms of application may be ob-
tained from the Secretary.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
EDWD. WEAVER, Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.
London, England, 1868-10-17

INDIA OFFICE, 15th October, 1868.--
By order of the Secretary of State for India in
Connell.
Notice is hereby given, that packages, stated to contain
reserved articles from the estates of deceased Officers and
soldiers of the late East India Company's Service, and of
Her Majesty's Indian Military Forces, have frem time to
time been received from the Governments of the respec-
tive Presidencies in India.
Packages containing articles reserved from the follow-
ing estates remain unclaimed, viz.:-
11. Babington, W. It., Assistant Stu goon, Madras
Medical Department.
12. Briggs, F. W., Rev., Madras Establishment.
17A. Barclay, J. S., Captain, 39th Madras Native
Infantry.
20. Coust, H. A. 0., Captain, 2d Madras Native Veteran
Battalion.
21. Carter, C., Captain, 38th Madras Native Infantry.
26. Chancy, A., Lieutenant, 39th Madras Native In-
fantry,
33. Donne, J. T., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
42. Dillas, R., Lieutenant, 3d Madras European Regi-
ment.
48. Edmonston, W., Sergeant-Major, 28th Madras
Native Infantry.
52. Penning, D. A., Colonel, Ist Madras Light Cavalry.
63. Grinelack, E., Private, 104th Foot.
65. Harris, J. D., Lieutenant, 28th Madras Native In-
Infantry.
69. Hawes, J. C., Brevet-Maior, Ist Madras Fusiliers.
Halliday, J. Sergeant, Bengal Establishment.
79. Johnston, 31 McM., Captain, 4th Madras Native In-
fantry.
83. Keighly, F., Lieutenant, 24th Madras Native In-
fantry.
85. Kensington, H. 8., Ensign, 32d Madras Native In-
fantry.
117. Owen, M., Lieutenant, 38th Madras Native Infantry.
128. Redmond, J. J., Lieutenant, 7th Madras Native In-
fantry.
134 A. Ryan, P., Deputy Commissary, Madras Sappers and
Miners.
142. Shedden, Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical De-
partment.
150 n. Stothert, IL, Major, 4th Bengal Native Infantry.
154. Walker, A., Captain, Madras Establishment.
165. Walker, T., Sergeant-Major, 7th Madras Native In-
fantry-.
170. Wright, W., Sergeant, Madras Sappers and Miners.
Applications for such packages should be made by next
of kin of the deceased, or by the legal representatives of
such next of kin, to the Military Secretary, at this Office.
In the event of any of the packages in question remain-
ing unclaimed for the further period of six months from
this date, they will be opened, the contents be disposed of
by sale, and the amount realized be credited to the estate
of the deceased.

T. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-17

)ROPOSED MEMORIAL OF LEIGH
HUNT.

The gravo of Leigh Hunt--one of England's most
charming Poets, Essayists, and Critics—at Mensal 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 Rent, Esq.
Sir John Bowring. W. C. Macready, Esq.
Thomas Carlyle, Esq. J. Bertrand Payne, Esq.,
Robert Chamber; 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.
S. C. HALL, F.S.A, Hon. Secs.
EDMUND OLLIER,
S. R. TOWNSHEND MAYER, F.R.S.L., 25, Norfolk-
street, Strand, W.C., Hon. Treasurer, by whom Subscrip-
tions aro received.
Bankers—Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.
London, England, 1868-10-17

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, 1868-10-17

Six ran.
SELLING STAKES.

Harrogate
Turnover
Arabia

WEST DRAYTON RACES—YESTERDAY.
The De Burgh Plate of 40 sovs (Handicap); winners after
Oct. 8 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra; five furlongs.

Goodfellow 1
Tumbler 2
Spitfire .

Nine ran.
The Great Western Soiling Plato of 30 sovs ; two year
olds 7st 41b, three 9st, four 9st 101 b, five and upwards
9st 121 b; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to
bo sold for 40 sous, if for 30 allowed 41b, 20 71b. Three
quarters of a mile.
Madame Rachel SI 1
Seaman
Musa•••••

Six ran.

The Maiden Hurdle Plate, value 70 guineas; those that
never won on the flat lip to the time of entry and been
beaten three times or more allowed 71b ; non-profes-
sionals allowed 71b ; llst 71b each ; one mile and a quar-
ter, over five hurdles.
Miss Skerratt
Dr. Wilson.,
Barumite

3

Seven ran.

The Selling Hurdle Race Plato of 3U soya (handicap); the
winner to bo sold for 40 sovs ; one mile and a quarter,
over five hurdles.
Bedford
Poleaxe

1

Nine rain.
The West Drayton Handicap of 7 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50
added winners after Oct. 8 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra; ono
mile and a half ; 16 subs.
Peninsula ...
Piper

FATAL MACHINERY ACCIDENT.—On Monday a
man named Etough, employed at Messrs. Grafton and Co.'s,
Broad Oak Frintworks, Accrington, met with a sad death.
The deceased was a joiner, and was engaged in measuring
some wheels, prior to boxing them off. A part of his
jacket caught in the wheels, and, in endeavouring to ex-
tricate hims...lf, his arm was caught and torn off. He was
removed home, but died shortly afterwards.

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In short, the uniform success of Holloway's medicaments in
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so universally acknowledged that any further proof is needless
here.

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Edith Stuart, Fanny Addison, and Airs. F. Matthews. Grand
Ballet Divertissement.
London, England, 1868-10-17

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Ir country.

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London, England, 1868-10-17

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NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c.
The Printing and Machining'of Newspapers, &c., done
on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and
Publishing Offices, if required. Estimates forwarded on
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reply. Address—The Manager, aoSue" Printing Offices,
8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.O.
London, England, 1868-10-17

TAE DISTRESS AT THE RED RIVER SETTLEMENT.

A letter from Quebec gives further particulars of the
state of the Red River Settlement, and the total destruc-
tion of the crops by grasshoppers. Last autumn these
insects came in immense numbers ; but, fortunately, the
wheat was so far advanced that this important crop sus-
tained little or no injury. It was, however, the period of
the year when the grasshoppers deposit their eggs, and
the soil was filled with them. The young grasshoppers
accordingly came out this summer in countless numbers,
and during the few weeks that elapsed before
they could fly they devoured every green thing, not
leaving what would produce a bushel of grain of any kind.
The distress caused by this devastation bas been very
great. The settlement is small and isolated, provisions
have to be brought from long distances, and are so dear
that the poor cannot pay for them. A terrible tornado,
which swept down the valley of the Red River On the
night of July 3, has increased the misery. The necessity
for assistance is urgent.
London, England, 1868-10-17

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURtIBLES,
West-hill Putney-heath.

Established'3lst July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded—is.. BY supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
A new wing to the Hospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS aro urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election.
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex-
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
£,-) su. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary.
No. 10, Poultry, London, E.G., September, 1868.
London, England, 1868-10-17

TONY CANDIDATES.

Attention is drawn to the number of old Tories
who have retired, from the election contests within
the last few days. Colonel Peers Williams, who has
sat for Marlow since 1820, finds his chance of success
this time so poor that he has decided not to stand
again. Mr. Repton, who for sixteen years has repre-
sented Warwick, haS retired ; and Mr. Mihies
Gaskell, who since the year 1832 has been M.P, for
Wenlock, has withdrawn from the contest.
" Coining events cast their shadows before," as the
poet Campbell said.
•gg CONSTITUTIONAL" CANDIDATE IN FINSBURY.
Mr. O'Malley, the " Constitutional " candidate in
Finsbury, should have not only a strong constitution,
but a long purse. He publishes a list of his election
committee as an advertisement. It occupies four-
and-a-half columns in the Morning Herald. Perhaps,
as no one ever sees the Morning Herald, the adver-
tisement is not very costly.
London, England, 1868-10-17

ZXPLANA

Barometer corrected and reduced to 32 deg. a sea level. The letter
r.. rising; f.. falling; a., steady—indicate direction of motion of the
mercury within last 14 hours. Thermometer exposed in shade.
Extreme Norco with its Direction during last 24 hours, Z.—calm
Weather : b.—blue tly ; c.—clouds. detr.cl•ed ; f.—fog ;
I.—lightning m.—misty, hazy :o.—overeast, dull; r.— rains.-8110w;
t.—thunder. Rain-fail, snow or hail (melted) during last 24 hours.
Sea disturbance.
London, England, 1868-10-17

J3RITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM,
Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise).
Instituted 1827.
Patron—ller 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
endolved, 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 bo obtain9d on application to the
Secretary.
THOS. TILSON, Chairman.
CHAS. LEE, M.A. Hon. Secs.
AUBREY C. PRICE,
ALFRED MACKENZ E, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Oheapside, London, E.C.
Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin-
lane ; and Messrs. Heywood, Brothers, Manchester.
London, England, 1868-10-17

THE ESCAPE OF O'3I?IEN.

The " Captain " O'Brien who escaped from gaol 13
ofallow, may or may not have been a Fenian, but of bill
agility there can be no doubt. The true story 191. s
flight does his " dash " and readiness of resource
•redit. As elicited at the petty sessions, it is that
'hen Harding, the keeper, went round ,the cells to o°
hat all was right, Reidy heard him coming, and stepped
behind his cell-door. When Harding opened the cell, he
went in, and Reidy, making a rush, got out, and locked the
cell on the keeper, the key having been left in the lock on
the outside of the door. Reidy then made for the front door,
but was foiled in his attempt to escape that way by the
keeper's wife, who, seeing the prisoner come out of his cells
ran and locked the front door. Reidy then took a ladder whiell
was in the yard, placed it against the wall, and attempted t°
get away by this means. Mrs. Harding, seeing what he W
at, ran and pulled the ladder away from him before he WO
half way up. When the ladder went from Reidy b•
clung to the wall like a cat, and, breaking the glass in the
dwelling-house of the keeper, managed to get on the
top of the wall, which is over twenty feet high, and
jumped down into a lane. An alarm was given imple'
diately, and the police at once commenced searching Or
the missing man, but up to this have not found any clue t°
his whereabouts.

An Eton boy who was cross-examined the othd
lay by one of the:royal commissioners—himself an 00
Etonian—as to why fighting had gone out at Eton latellf
answered that " he supposed it was because fellows funke4
each other,"

A CONSERVATIVE PEER ON Mn. DISRAELT.---1/1
addressing a meeting of the electors at Belfast, on Wed.
nesday evening, Mr. Johnston of Ballikilbcg, one of the
candidates, delivered himself as follows :—" I unhesitatingit
say that I have not changed my principles—that I am tila
same Orangeman, ready to maintain Orange principles''"
(cheers)—to stand by Disraeli's Government—(cheers)'
Ls long as it stands by the Protestant institutions of they
country. (Cheers.) On one occasion I asked a nobl‘
lord to go with me into Mr. Disraeli's presence to try and
get something done for the Protestants and Orangemen (),;
Ulster, and this noble lord's reply was, He was a d--IA
blackguard, and he would see
_him in hell first.' This 1.4
a Conservative peer, and I never said anything like Or
A Mr. Disraeli. (Hear, hear.) I honour hin3 for 111;
genius and his intellect, and, if he stands by the Protesta"
pause and institutions of the country, stand to hits os.
tang as. I live.' (Loud cheers,)
London, England, 1868-10-17

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KILLS MOTHS & ALL OFFENSIVE INSECTS.

Sold in Packets, Is., and Tins, 2s. 6d. ani 4s. 6d. each; or ls,
Packets, free by post, for 12 Postage Stamps. Also in Bottles,
with Bellows, ls. 6d. and 3s, each, by T.E1031A.3 Ke.A.TIN4
Chemist, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London, E.O.

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MANUFACTURING STATIONERS,
192, FLEET-STREET (CORNER OF CHANCERY-LINE), LONDON (8.C.)

THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES.

CARRIAGE PAID to the COUNTRY ON ORDERS OVER 203,

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London, England, 1868-10-17

ALDERSHOT.--ARMY CONTRACTS.-FLOUR AND
MEAT.

Commissariat-Office, South Camp, Aldershot,
16th September, 1868.
TENDERS will be received at this Office until
noon on. Thursday, the 22d October, from persons who
may be willing to enter into CO.N TRACTS for the SUPPLY of
FLOUR (Ration and Hospital), Cones, for dusting Loaves
" and FRES H MEAT,

for six months, from Ist December next to 31st• May, 1809, for
the use of her Majesty's Forces at Aldershot, and within the
command.
Separate tenders are required for each of the above articles.
Forms of Tender and conditions of Contract can be obtained
on application at this Office, by letter or in person, between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., where any further information that
may be required will be furnished.
R. ROUT FT,

Deputy Commis;ary-GeneraL
London, England, 1868-10-17

QA FREE lIOSPITATA for WOMEN
and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for dis,ases of women.
2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed, and will bo received by Messrs. Liatchard, Picca-
dilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1868-10-17

J ust published, price Is. 6d., by post ls. 81, the Second Edition,
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks,
RE
VELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Battu. day
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and o ther
journals, recommending its universal perusal, are repriute 1 with
this edition.

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London, England, 1868-10-17

THE DISTRESS AT THE RED RIVER SETTLEMENT.

A letter from Quebec gives further particulars of the
state of the Red River Settlement, and the total destruc-
tion of the crops by grasshoppers. Last autumn these
insects came in immense numbers ; but, fortunately, the
wheat was so far advanced that this important crop sus-
tained little or no injury. It was, however, the period of
the year when the grasshoppers deposit their eggs, and
the soil was filled with them. The young grasshoppers
accordingly came out this summer in countless numbers,
and during the few weeks that elapsed before
they could fly they devoured every green thing, not
leaving what would produce a bushel of grain of any kind.
The distress caused by this devastation has been very
great. The settlement is small and isolated, provisions
have to be brought from long distances, and are so dear
that the poor cannot pay for them. A terrible tornado,
which swept down the valley of the Red River on the
night of July 3, has increased the misery. The necessity
for assistance is urgent.
London, England, 1868-10-17

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West:hill,_ Putney-heath.

Established .31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
A new wing to the Hospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election.
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex-
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary.
No. 10, Poultry, London, E.C., September, 1868.