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The Sun.
London, England, 1868-12-28

CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA.

CANDIDATES intending to present themselves
at the Open Competition, commencing on March 16, 1569,
are reminded that Certificates of Birth, Health, and Character
should be sent to the Secretary to the Civil Service Commis-
sioners, London, S.W., on or before the let of February. Regu-
lations may be obtained on application.

‘,IAMARIT.AN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
K, 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 be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca-
dilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-28

NOVEMBER.

Sundorne, Salop
Cothan and Eston.„.

, '2, 3.
. 9, &c.

DUNVILLE and Co Belfast, •are the largest
holders of Whisky in the world. Their Old Irish Whisky is re
commended by the medical profession in preference to French
Brandy. Supplied in casks and cases for home use or exporta
tion. Quotations on application to Messrs. Dunrille and Co.,
Belfast; or 4, Beaufort buildings, Strand,
_London W.O —[Ad-
vertisement.]

THE MANUFACTURE OF WATCHES AND C LOC KS.—
A most interesting and instructive little work, describing briefly
but with great clearness, the rise and progress of watch and
clock makin , has just been published by Mr J. W. Benson, of
25, Old Bond-street, 99, Westbourne-grove, and the City Steam
Factory, 58 and 60, Ludgate-hill. The book, which is profusely
illustrated, gives a full description of the various kinds of watches
and clocks, with their prices, and no one should make a purchase
without visiting the above establishments or consulting this truly
valuable work. By its aid persons residing in any part of the
United Kingdom, India, or the Colonies, are enabled to select for
themselves the watch best adapted for their use, and have it sent
to them with perfect safety. Mr. Benson, who holds the appoint-
ment to the Prince of Wales, sends this pamphlet to any address.
on receipt of two postage stamps, and we cannot too strongly
recommend it to the notice of the intencling Purchaser
London, England, 1868-12-28

THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.—Every Policy effected with this Society by the
31st inst. will have the advantage of one year in every Annual
Bonus.

The Directors give notice that the Policies of the Society be-
come Indisputable, and are relieved of all conditions (except
payment of the annual premiums), when they have remained
unchallenged for five years, and the life assured has completed
his 30th year.
The bonus additions allotted by the Society are highly satisfac-
tory. In a recent claim the addition toe £l,OOO assurance, dated
1845, amounted to £l,OlO, making the total payment £2,010.

CHARLES INGALL, Actuary.
No. 39, King-street, Cheapside,
London, December, 1863.
London, England, 1868-12-28

HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed•
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON
Rev. J. W. Ayre Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
Rev. F. G. Bloomfield Herbert, M.P.
Hon. and Rev. F. Byng Re 7. J. E. Kemp°
Rev. R. G. Baker Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
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C. J. Freake. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Ersq. R. R. Pym, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F. Hessey Hugh H. Seymour, Esq.
H G Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Loftus Wigram, Esq.
Subscriptions will be received by any of the above; by
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co; and by the Hon.
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
man-square, to whom communications may be addressed.
London, England, 1868-12-28

FEBRUARY.

Powderham
Everleigh Club, Wilts 2, 3.
Rufford Open, Lancashire
Cardington, Beds
Wenvoe Castle ....

....
.... 3,4

Ludham, Norfolk 11, 12.
Brampton, Cumberland ll, 12.
Waterloo (Altcar), Lancashire l7, &c.
MARCH.
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2, ch.
Ashdown Park, Herts
Fourth S. Lancashire (Champion)
County Louth (Champion), Ireland 18, &C.
30, Zee. Scottish National Open, Lai ark

OCTOBER.
Ancaster and Willoughby, Lincolnshire 5, 6.
Ormesby 19, Ric.
Huntingdon Club , 26, 27.
London, England, 1868-12-28

,I.A.IIIARIT AN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
LI and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for dis-aces of women.
2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed, and will be received by Messrs. Ha tchard.
Picca-
dilly; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-28

TILE 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, 1868-12-28

ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES,
AN INTERNATIONAL NE iTSPAPER,
Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24
PAGES. Reports of Coll.:fees, Personal, Financial, Mining,
Railroad, &c. Members of Parliament, Commercial Men,
and those having an interest in the United States, will dad
this newspaper of use.

Published every SATURDAY MORNING, price 4d.
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E A TIN G'S COUGH LOZENGES._
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having purchased one box costing 'only ls. 14d., completely sei
me up, and must, therefore, strongly recommend them as a cert
tain cure.—l remain your most obedient servant, W. ROBBINS-
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AB C PATENT DESPATCH BOX.—JEN-
NER and KNEWSTUB'S newly-invented Patent
A B C and 1,2, 3, Despatch Boxes, "for general conve-
nience, for ready access to papers and methodical
arrangement, have received the highest commenda-
tion." Price 10s. 6d. and upwards. " This is a valuable
contrivance."—Punch, Nov. 14. " Cannot fail to be useful
in the library and office."—Record. " Will meet espe-
cially the requirements of literary, legal and official per-
sons. '— Star. "A boon to all lovers of order."—lllus-
trated London News. "There can be no question as to
the value of this invention."—Morning Post.—Jenner and
Knewstub, Inventors of the Elgin Writing Case, 33, St.
James's-street, hnd 66, Jermyn-street.
London, England, 1868-12-28

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London, England, 1868-12-28

LYNCH LAW AT NEW ALBANY, U.S.

Louisville correspondents, writing on the 12th inst., givt
the particulars of a tragedy which occurred at New Albany
early in the morning of that day. A vigilance committee
said to have come from Seymour, Indiana, arrived at Ned
Albany on the previous evening. About three o'clock oz
the morning of the 12th, Luther Whitten, one of Oat
outside guards of the gaol, was met at the entrance by a
party of men, who presented pistols at him, demanding
his silence or death. Whitten shouted, but was seized,
knocked down, and informed that if he shouted again he
should die. By this time the gaol office was filled with men
searching for the keys. Sheriff Fullenlove, understand.
ing the situation, came down from his sleeping apart.
went, and gained the door leading to the grounds on
the west side of the gaol. Hero he met a force armed
with pistols, which were directed at him. He exclaimed,
"Gentlemen, don't shoot me ; lam the sheriff." But one
of the band fired a shot, which took effect in the sheriff's
right arm, inflicting a serious and painful wound. The
keys were demanded, but he positively refused to surrendez
them. About a dozen of the band then entered Fullenlove't
room, where his wife lay in bed, and demanded the gaol
keys of her, but she refused to surrender them. They
succeeded in finding them, however, concealed in a drawer.
Thomas Mathews, one of the inside guards, was then
compelled to open the cells of the men whom the mob
had determined to hang. Frank and William Reno were
the first victims. They were dragged out and hung along-
side of each other on the same pillar. Simon Ileno was
then brought out, but he fought the mob with great despe.
ration, knocking one or two of them down before he was
overpowered and left suspended between the ceiling and
the floor. Charles Anderson, who was the last victim,
was heard to beg for the privilege of praying ; but this
request was refused, and he was hanged at the south-west
corner 'of the gaol. After a further threat to kill the
sheriff, the mob proceeded to the train,. carrying with
them the gaol keys. Armed men stood guard to prevent
any alarm from being given. At four o'clock the train,
with the entire party, consisting of from 75 to 100 men,
started off. They came well armed and equipped for the
work. They intended to hang a man named Clark, the
murderer of George Till, but they concluded not to do so,

fearing to remain any longer. The band came in a car
by themselves, which was attached to the regular train.
Charles Anderson and Frank Reno were surrendered by
the Canadian authorities upon Ithe solemn pledge of the
United States Government that they should have a fair
trial, and, if found innocent, be returned to Canada. All
the telegraph wires on the line of the Jeffersonville Rail-
road were found connected together, and communicating
with the ground about half a mile north of Seymour. It
is supposed to have been done by the Seymour Regulators
before going to New Albany.
London, England, 1868-12-28

J3RITISH - 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
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 C. PRICE, MAI Hon. Seca
ALFRED MACKENZ E, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, E.C.
Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin-
-100 and Memo. 114,Twod, &OWN Idambator.
London, England, 1868-12-28

METROPODITAN CATTLE.

We have a fair supply of beasts for the d.ty as to num-
bers, but the average quality is very middling. Choice
qualities are consequently in demand at high prices.

TALLOW.
The market is steady. Town tallow, 47s 6d; Deeemkr
48s 6d ; January, 49s ; and March, 49s 6d,

ForeizJa Mail Packet Lie.

MAILS DUE.I

.knstralia and New Zealand, via Boutbampton Jan.
Ditto, via D2e. 25
Ditto, via PL.. ama ........ ......... D e
Brazil.Buenos Ayres, and Monte Video Jan. 4.
Ditto, by French packet
Cape Verde. by Brazil packet .... _ Jan. 4.
Cape of Good kl pe. AFcenFlon, and St. lielena D_e. 23.
Unitas. l'eaaug, nod Slug .pore. via Southampton. Jan 2.
Gibraltar, via Southampton
India,via Southampton ...... ......... ~...,, Dec. id.
unto, via Marseilles
Malta, Egypt, &c.
Otto, Marseilles Dec.
Matia... Cape of Good Hope, and Natal. via
Bentham]; ton

Ditto, Alarseilies Dm. 11
Newfoundland ...... „,.. ....... ....... Dec 30
eortuc,al Jan. 4.
United States, Canada, Califoraia, dm., by British

packet .Dec 19
Ditto, by Cauadiau packet Dea 25
Ditto, by L Lited tatea packet
Ditto ditto (Baltimore)
West Indies and Pa3itio (except Mexico and Baha-

mas)
West Coast of Africa, Madeira, and Tenerife Jan. 4
Falkland Islands
Cuba and Mexico .... Dec. 29.
London, England, 1868-12-28

AMONG a VA ft 4 ETY
INFORMATION

of USEFUL

TT CONTAINS the FOLLOWING :
A LMANACK.
TRANSFER DAYS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
STAMP DUTIES.
FortviGN MONEYS.
MINISTERS OF STATE.
CORPORATION OF LONDON.
POSTAL INFORMATION.
LIST OF BANKERS.
ARMY AND NAVY AGENTS.
CAB FARES.
READY RECKONER.
A DIARY, avrans2ed on the most approved plan,
And neatly Printed on good Writing Paper.

IT MAY BE lIAD, GRATIS AND POST
FREE,
London, England, 1868-12-28

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL,

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

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

QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG-ACRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Liston.
This EVENING, at 7, THE LANCASHIRE LASS: Messrs.
Irving, L. Brongh, Stephens, Wyndham, Clayton, and S. Emery
Mesdames Hodson, Montague, and Nelly Moore. And THE
GNOME KING. Mr. Toole. With A RACE FOR A DINNER.
London, England, 1868-12-28

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GUA. AMARELLX restores the Human Hair
.LL 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, 1868-12-28

SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS.
ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library,
and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant as-
sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obe-
lisks, Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights,
&c., in Italian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derby-
shire Spar, &c. Imported and manufactured by JAMES
TENNANT, Mineralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand,
W.C., London.

Mr. 'Pennant arranges elementary collections of ROOKS,
MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition
of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they will greatly facili-
tate the interesting study of MINERALOGY an.l
GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500
guineas each.

- PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and
MINERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at
149, Strand.
London, England, 1868-12-28

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.

OCTAVITJS WIGRAM, Esq .............Governor.
JAMES STEWART H9DGSON, En ................ Sub-Governor.
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq. ...... Deputy-Governor.
DIRECTORS.

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sam

William Tetlow Hibbort,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton 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.
tuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment
of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due 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 roduced to the
uniform rate of ls. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
F. MENG 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 nvery Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.

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

E ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-28

V.11.-TOWER.

SALE OF STORES.—By order of the Secretary
of State for War.—Mr. GEORGE SPILLMAN will Sell by
Public Auction in the Tower, on IL trESDAY, 12th of January,
1869, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon precisely, the following
Stores:

Bedding. f Haversacks. I Brass.
Tin Sheets. Musquet Stocks. Iron.
Accoutrements. Engine Hose. Tools.

May be Viewed at the Tower from 10 to 4 o'clock the Three
Days previous to the Day of Sale, and Catalogues may be had at
the War-office, Pall-mall ; the Tower; and Royal Arsenal, Wool-
wich.
London, England, 1868-12-28

riIIIE LATE EDITION of "THE SUN" at
Q W. SMITH'S "Camden Stores," 78, Park-street, Camden

town,

THEATT;F.-EGYAL DRURY- L ANE.
ole Lessee and Manager. Mr. F. 13. Chattcrton.
THIS EVENING, at 7. MY WIFE S OUT. Followed by the
Grand Fantomime, PUSS IN BOOTS. Commence at 7.
London, England, 1868-12-28

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbel at Bing's-cross in 1856. Patients aro admitted
free.

Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., GO, Lombard.
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall.—Hon,
See., Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Sec.

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of
the MUST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients
are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily.
FUNDS greatly needed.
CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary.

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President-lEs 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, 1868-12-28

best answer.

NOVEL APPLICATION OF GAS.—Mr. Janes
Allison Hogg, gas engineer, Edinburgh, has discovered a
method of producing intense light with coal gas by mixing
it with atmospheric air. The mixture of gases is lighted
after passing through a tissue of iridio-plating, wires at a
determined pressure. In a few seconds the metal becomes
heated up to a white heat—the flame disappears, and an
Intense white light is the result. An enlarged picture has
been taken by its aid on prepared photographic paper. The
light will burn in a gale of wind without any protection
round it, and a downpour of rain will not affect it.

HERON STRANGLED BY AN EEL.—The Rev. Mr.
Sydney, rector of Gooderstone, writing to Lcind and
Water, says On Saturday last, just at the back of my
residence, a heron was found lying in articulo mortis on the
bank of the little trout stream which runs through this
parish, with a fine eel twisted so tightly round its neck
as to cause strangulation. The eel having been
speared through the head by the upper mandible of the
heron's bill (about three-fourths of the whole length of the
bill passing through) had, in its efforts to get free, coiled and
knotted itself round the neck and bill of its enemy in such
a way as to bind the two together and cause strangling, by
the neck of the heron being bent double. Neither heron
nor eel being quite dead when found is sufficient proof in
itself of their having actually destroyed each other as here
related, and I was myself an eye-witness to their being
found in the positien aboye described."
London, England, 1868-12-28

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole lessee and Manageress, Mrs Fwanborough.
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, THE WIDOW HUNT. Messrs.
Cl srke. Belford, Joyce; Mesdames But ,m and Maitland.
After which, THE FIELD OF TL E CLOTH OF GOLD.
Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson Mesdames M. Long-
snore, F. Hughes. L. Maitland, &c.
To conclude Rith A COMICAL COUNTESS.

QT. GEORGE'S THEATRE (ST. GEORGE'S
HALL).—Gre Lt Suezess of SAJIDANAPALCS.—The new
Drama, SAVED, and the original Ninevitish Burlesque of SAR-
DANAPALUS( received with roars of laughter and applause),
evel y Evening at 7.—On Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 3 p.m.

[LOBE THEATRE-ROYAL. -At 7, GOOD
FOR NOTHING.

At a quarter to 8, Mr. J. Byron's original Comedy, in five acts,
entitled CYRIL'S SUCCESS: Messrs. Warner, Vernon, David
Fisher, Newbound, Andrews, Tindale, Hurlston, and J. Clarke;
Mesdames Henrade, C. Thorne, Breman, Berend, Hughgs, and
Stephens.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN.
The Proprietors of this elegant Establishment, in announcing
to their patrons and the public their PROGRAMME for the
Christmas and New Year Holidays, desire to draw attention to
the high character and varied nature of the performances, and
also to the comfortable accommodation provided throughout the
funding. The Press has been unanimous in pronouncing the
e7.terlatnment the h•: et, and the Theatre the most comfortable,
in London; and the Proprietors. encouraged ty the success of
their past endeavours, will relax no effort to provide an enter-
tainment unequalled and unsurpassable, and in which b0'..11 old
and young may pt.r icipate with pleasure and delight. It must
he remembered that the Proprietors of the Amphitheatre and
Circus do not rely on any attempt at outside show, tinselled dis-
play. or gorgeous proceKsion, having every confidence in the
proved talent of the Company, and the well-known character of
the performance, to insure for them the public stinport. Still,
at this Festive seas n additional attractions are needed, and these
the Proprietors have supplied. The Programme embraces every
novelty which it has been possible to obtain. The SCENES in
the ARENA will introduce the most TALENTED ARTISTES in the
World, and a STUD of HORSES which are the theme of universal
admiration. The OLYMPIC REVELS are specially attractive, and
embrace several new and astonishing Feat 3.

ROYAL AAI II rni EATRE AND CIRCUS.
—A spectacular bit of Pantomimic Extravagance, entitled
THE M RVELs OF ELECTRICITY, in which the while
strength of the establishment will tike part, besides 250 troops,
beautiful ponies, and the most extraordinary electric and lime-
light effects ever witnessed, will be produced THIS EVENING.
Doors open at Seven, commence at half past. For the conve-
nience of those residing at a distance it has been decided, during
the HOLIDAYS, to give Three Morning Performances weekly,
viz., Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Doors open at Two.
The Amphitheatre and Circus is easily accessible from all parts,
and the Morning Performances afford an excellent opportunity
to give the little ones a treat. N.B.—The second grand morning
performance on Wednesday, at Half-past Two.
London, England, 1868-12-28

HUNTING, SHOOTING, AND
FISHING.
The strongest men in the world cannot break the ever-
lasting Porpoise-skin Boot Laces made by
GILL AND CO.,
12, Brewer-street, Golden-square, London, Vir;
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 carriers in Milan (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 ls. 6d., 2s. Gd., and ss. per can.

i'ICOLL, HAIRCUTTER to 11.11.11. Prince
of Wales, 40, Glasshouse-street, Regent-street.

TRIC HANOPHRON.

Invented by Nicoll. The best preparation in the world for the
Hair. No lady or gentleman should be without it.
Sold in Bottles, 2s. 6d.

Hair Restored and Baldness Prevented by
NICOLL'S ELECTRIC HAIR REGEISTERATOR

FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. ----
In Bottles, 2s. 6d.
NICOLL'S GOLDEN TINCTURE FOR LADIES.
For giving a Brilliant Golden Shade to Hair of any colour, in
Bottles, 3s. 6d. each.
NICOLL'S CELEBRATED DEPILATORY.

For removing superflons Hair. Sent free to any part of the
three kingdoms on receipt of 20 postage stamps. P. 0.0. payable
at Vigo-street, Regent-street.

LADIES' CHIGNON FRIZETTES, in every Shade, Colour,
o.nd Size, from Is. to 2s. 6d.
SHAMPOOING, BRUSHING by MACHINERY, charge 6d.
London, England, 1868-12-28

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

President—fey. °MN DALE.

CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 18G8 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon-
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, E.C.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.C.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1868-12-28

THE DECLINE OP THE TUEP.

" Senex." has addressed another letter to the
editor of the Daily Telegraph, on the present condi-
tion of the Turf. Ile quotes several figures from the
Book Calendar of the races run in 1868, and finds
cause for apprehension in the fact that there has
been a great increase in the number of two-year-
olds which have started this year, and also in races
run under one mile. " Senex compares the prin-
cipal racers of the day—Blue Gown and others—with
the winning horses of an earlier date, and asks what
chance the modern competitors would have had
against the Flying Dutchman or Voltigeur. The
overtaxing of the powers of young horses he
considers to be the main cause of the decline which
he finds in the character and stamina of our race-
horses. The decadence of the Turf he holds to be a
matter of regret, and affirms that there never was a
moment when betting was sosuniversal an evil in all
classes. Vigorous measures are required to improve
the position of affairs, and the attention of the Legis-
lature should be called to bear upon an admitted evil.
" Senex " should have been a little more precise in
his recommendations. Does he wish Parliament to
prohibit or to regulate betting ? Betting is already
prohibited by law, but it would be far less dangerous
to attack the National Church than to put down the
"ring" at Epsom.
London, England, 1868-12-28

METROPODITAN CATTLE.

Wo have a fair supply of beasts for the day as to num-
bers, but the average quality is very middling. Choice
qualities are consequently in demand at high prices.
TALLOW.

Tho iorket is steady. Town tallow, 47i 6d; December
48s 6d; junur„-.7; 495; and March, 49s 6d,

Foreign Mail Facket List.

MAILS DIJE.I

Australia and New Zealand, via 2.
Ditto, via Y Nrstilles Deo 28
Ditto, via Pal. %ma
Brazil,
Buenos Ayres, and licattelfl49. jaw
Ditto, by French packet. ....... Pair. 22.
Cape Verde, by Brazil paoutt .... 4;
Cape of Good Huipe. Asoension, and St. Helena Deo.
28.
China, Penang, and Singapore, via southanyton.:Jan. 2.
Dec 26 '
Gibraltar, via Southampton .........• •
—Dee. 26.
Indla,via Southampton ...... ••••••••••••---
..• . Jan. 5.
vitt% via Marsei Les ............
lialta, Egypt, Sze. Dec. 26.
Ditto, Marseilles Dee.
Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, and Natal. via

Botithamiton
Ditto. Marseilles Dom, 13.
~
Newfoundland
t'ortugal ..• - . ..... ...Jan. 4.
United states, Canada, California, &a., by British
packet , Deo 19.
Ditto, by Canadian packet .... Deo 25
Ditto, by l Lite(' States packet
Ditto (Litt( (Baltimore)
West Indies and Pr.;..lfic (except Mexico and Baha-
mas)
West Coast of Africa, Madeira, and Tenerife Jan. 4
Fa.kland Islands .Jan. 4.
Cuba and Mexico .... ••••• eil to Dec. 4es
London, England, 1868-12-28

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

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.
London, England, 1868-12-28

-21,22

WATERLOO MEETING-FE8.17.
(Over Altcar.)
Patron Right Hon. the Earl of Sefton.
The Waterloo Cup, value Xi
Of £25 each ; 64 subs; the
the second £2OO
1. Mr C. F. Allison 33. Mr J. Ingleby
2. Mr J. F. Armistead 34. Mr R. Jardine
3. Mr J. Bake 35. Mr F. Johnston
4. Mr W. J. Barden 36. Mr J. Johnston
5. Mr F. Bartholomew 37. Mr H. B. Jones
6. Lord Binning 38. Mr W. J. Legh
7. Mr J. Blackstock 39. Mr S. C. Lister
8. Mr J. S. Bland 40. N 1 rJ. Lousdale
9. Mr G. Blausbard ' 41. Lord Lurgan -
10. Mr N. G. Burrow 42. Ur S. MAllat•ey
11. Mr T. Brooklebauk 43. Mr C. E. Marteet
I'. Mr J. Brundrit 44. Mr \V. 11. Massey
33. Mr 11. B. Carruthers 45. Sir C. Molyneux
11. Mr C. J. Chesshyre 46. dm, C. C. Molyueux
15. Mr W. H. Clark 47. Mr T. Neville
16. Mr E. Croft 48. Mr B. Paterson
17. Mr 3'. Cuhniughatn 411. Mr T. L. 11,!ed
14. Mr W. D. Deighton 50. Dr Richardson
11. Mr James Dunlop 51. Mr J. Savage
20. Mr J. Evans 62. Mr N. Saxton
- 21. Lord Gariies 53. Lord Sefton
•22. Mr J. Gibson 31. Mr T. Smith
23. Mr W. M. Gilmour 55. Mr J. Spinks
24. Col. Goodlake 56. Lord Stair
25. Mr A. Graham 57. Mr E. W. Stocker
26. Mr T. Green 58. Mr S. Swinburno
27. Mr C. A. Hailey 59. Mr G. A. Thompson
28. Capt. Hathorn 60. Mr R.. Todd
29. Mr J. Haywood 61. Mr B. W. Trinder
30. Mr J. Hodson 62. Mr R. C. Vyner
31. Mr J. Hole 63. Mr R. H. Williams
32. Mr J. Hyslop €4. Capt. Wyndham
in specie, taken from the
dogs tha first round for
T hceo
pWsa
tt
ae
kr Waterloo o
for Purse,th e value 32 beaten
the Cup; the winner to receive £lOO.
The Waterlos Plate, value £lOO in specie, taken from the
Cup Stakes, for the 16 beaten dogs in the first ties for
the Waterloo Cup.
The Great Waterloo Cup, 64 subscribers, at £25 each -
the money £1,600-to be divided as under :-
1. Winner to receive
1. Second ditto •••
2. Dogs to receive £5O each...
4. Ditto ditto 30 ditto...
8. Ditto ditto 20 ditto...
16. Ditto ditto 10 ditto..

,600 in specie, by subscription
winner to receive X5OO, and

£5OO
~ 200
~ 100
120
16'3
~ 160

1,240
The Waterloo Purae and Waterloo Plate 360

£1,600
The Waterloo Purse, for the 32 dogs beaten in the firs
course for the Waterloo Cup, amounting to £260, to be
divided as under :-
1. Winner to receive ...
1. Second ditto •••
2. Dogs to receive £l5 each...
4. Ditto ditto 10 ditto...
8. Ditto ditto 5 ditto..

... £lOO

16 £260
The Waterloo Plate for the 16 dogs beaten in the second
ties for the Cup, amounting to £lOO, to be divided as

under: ,

1. Winner o receive
1 cond ditto •••
2. Dogs to receive £7 lOs each
4. Ditto ditto 5 ditto

▪ £4O
▪ 25

£lOO

COURSING FIXTURES.
JANUARY.
)ng!olvn) 5, dm.

(Lm
Kenilworth (Warwickshire) r 5, 6.
Neptune Open (Lytham) Lancashire 6, &c.
Coole (Cork), Ireland
Annan, Dumfriesshire B, 9.
Wigtownshire Club 12, /cc.
Third South Lancashire 13, &C.
Altcar Club, Lancashire 13, &O.
•
Mere Down, Wilts
Baldock Club, Herts 20, 21.
Spelthorne Club (Ashdown Park) 21, &c.
Barton-on-Humber, Lincolnshire . 25.
Ridgway Club (Lytham), Lancashire 27, &c.
Creagh Open, Ireland 27.

Border Union
London, England, 1868-12-28

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients are
in cited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-Areet, W.

HOMELESS BOYS OFLONDON.-FUNDS
aro 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, Groat Queen-street.
91 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing]

370 children.

LIS will girl for one year.
Contributionkeep s received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, E.C.•, and by
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary.
NO. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1868-12-28

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDEItIC SMITH, N.H., F.R.S.
Policies payable during Life—lndisputable—Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.

HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
816, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.
London, England, 1868-12-28

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir Faznamo Solar, K.H., F.R.S.
Policies payable during Life—lndisputable—Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.
Emmy LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.

rrlIE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.—Every Policy effected with this Society by the
31st inst. will have the advantage of one year in every Annual
Bonus.

The Directors give notice that the Policies of the Society be-
come Indisputable, and are relieved of all conditions (except
payment of the annual premiums), when they have remained
unchallenged for five years, and the life assured has completed
his 30th year.

The bonus additions allotted by the Society are highly satisfac-
tory. In a recent claim the addition to a £l,OOO assurance, dated
1845, amounted to £l,OlO, making the total payment £2,010.

CHAS INGALL, Actuary,
No. 39, Bing-street, Cheapaide,
London, December, 1863.
London, England, 1868-12-28

52, Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.

DR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER
PILLS.—A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY.—Pre-
pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe
of Dr. Scott, Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to
all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indiges-
tion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c.
For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine,
and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent ;
mild in their operation and grateful to the stomach, they
create appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the
whole nervous system.—Prepared only and sold by W.
Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross,
London, and by most druggists, in boxes, is. lfd., and
three times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for
Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a
square green package, with "William Lambert" engraved
on. the stamp.
London, England, 1868-12-28

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 forwarded on
receipt of particulars, with stamped directed onvolops for
reply. Address—The Manager, "Sun" Printing Offices,
8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C.
London, England, 1868-12-28

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided —a,
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the 51oc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be bad, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fit, forwardel by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. Gd., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An 'Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. 10d.

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

NEW PATENT
rtLASTIC STOCKINGS,
112,1 KNEE-CAPS, etc., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.

HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed'Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed•
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON
Rev. J. W. Ayro Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
Rev. F. G. Bloomfield Herbert, M.P.
Hon. and Rev. F. Byng RO7. J. E. Kempe
Rev. R. G. Baker Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
Rev. S. Brooke Rev. S. W. Lloyd
The Lord Clinton Rev. A. Martineau
Rev W. Cadman Rev. W. D. Maclagan
E. Charrington, Esq. Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain Rev. J. Moorhouse
Rev. E. Capel Cure J. D, Morton, Esq.
Rev. J. E. Cox Rev. Canon Nepean
Octavius Coope, Esq. Rev. E. Parry
Arthur Currie, Esq. John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. J. Connell Rev. G. F. rrescott
Rev. G. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou
C. J. Freake. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Esq. R. R. Pym, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F. iTessey Hugh H. Seymour, Esq.
H G Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Loftus Wigram, Esq.
Subscriptions will be received by any of the above; by
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co; and by the Hon.
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
man-square, to whom communications may be addressed.
London, England, 1868-12-28

IMPOBTA.NT CASE OF RITUALISM.

Tbo Carlisle Consistory Court has neon engageu ror
seven hours on one day on the legality of crosses, coloured
screens, and similar decorations in the chancels of churches.
The suit was brought by the churchwarden of B..rrow-in•
Furnoss against the incumbent, and it was cmnplained that
ho had made many innovations on the established forms
and usages in an unwarrantable manner. The congrega-
tion was so dissatistiA with the changes that it dwindled
down most rapidly. The case for the defen.lant was heard,
and it was stated that nothing had ben done of an illegal
character, and that the great St. Barral)as case had con-
tained a decision whieh authorised some of the Iruceedinc-v
objected to by the complainant, and that the falling Off of
the congregation bad not b: en nearly so great as it was re-
ported to hava been. Chancellor Butler announced that he
would take time to consider his decision, as the case was one
of considerable importance.
London, England, 1868-12-28

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.

THIS EVENING, at 7, SL A SHER &CRASHER: Messrs Atkins,
Vaughan, G. Vincent, &c.; Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which, at 7.45, THE YELLOW PASSPORT : Messrs. H
Ne• ille, G. Vincent, E. Atkins, H. Vaughan, H. Cooper, and H.
Wigan; Mesdames Furtado, Lennox Grey, and Caulfield

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss M. Oliver.
T 1173 EVENIKG, at 7.30, A LOVING CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To be followed by THE RISE AND FALL OF
RICHARD III.; or, A New Front to an Old Dicky: Mr. Dewar
Mr. Danvers: Miss Collinson, and Miss M. Oliver. To eon•
tludo with THE OLOCEM AKER'S HAT.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss Marie Wilton'
THIS EVENING, TAME CATS: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Blakeley, Montgomery- and Bancroft; Mrs. Buckingham White,
Miss c. Addison, and Miss .11 arie Wilton. After which, WHO
SPEAKS FIRST! Messrs. Montague and Blakeley; Miss C.
Addison.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.
Tuts EVENING, The Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
of 50 Horses; also M. Avolo, Alfred Bradbury, M. Clifton,
Captain Austin, Miss Carrie, and Samwell's Performing Dogs.

CHRISTY ➢IINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 and 8 all the year round.

ROYAL AL ETAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLETS,
Promenade Concert. Band of GO. Begin at 8. ls. Box-oftica
open from 11 to 4. .

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regerfelaik, OPEN daily (ex
cept Sundays). Admission, Is.; on lldrndays, Gd.; Children
ruder twelve, Gd.
London, England, 1868-12-28

MARK LA NE.

To- day's markvt was quite of a holiday character. no
altendauce of buyers was very limited, and the amouLt
business transacted was very small.

The fresh supply of English wheat on the stands was
very limited, but millers showed no disposition to operate,
and, consequently, sales progressed slowly, at the rates of
Mouthy last.
In foreign wheat the transactions were few. Prices were
without impel taut change. Tha supply on offer was mo
derate.
London, England, 1868-12-17

FOLLOWERS OF COMES.

There is in the metropolis a popular music-hall,
which is tolerably familiar to cattle-show visitors,
election agents, and county magistrates, though their
wives and families may not know it. The Alhambra
is a magnificent building, and the entertainments are
of a magnificent kind. There has just been given at
this place what the proprietors were pleased to call a
bal masque—a vulgar, spiritless affair, without
humour and without consistency. On the floor of
the room, set apart for dancing, men walked
amongst the dancers in great-coats, hats, and muddy
boots. The women affected costumes as unbecoming
as possible, and never made the slightest attempt to
pourtray the character assumed. The wicked old
gentlemen from the country seemed to enjoy it the
most, and the " greybeards wagged all." As the bal
arrived at the small hours of the morning, the Eng-
lish splenetic antipathy to the merriment essential to
such scenes found a substitute in English noise,
caused in some instances by Dutch courage.
The masks bandied clumsy wit until the Natio,lial
Anthem, some little time before three, gave w arnmg
to go. Some of the masks and nondescripts in plain
clothes still remained to indulge in an amusement
more congenial to them than elegant fooling, and
some of the fair sex jumped into the arms of their
adorers, and were carried round the room by them,
till the lamps were put out. Well might the French-
man say we take our pleasure sadly. It is understood
that the authorities have resolved not to permit any
more of these performances.

TUE LONDON STREETS.

According to the returns of the Registrar-aeneral,
five lives have been lost in one week in the streets of
the metropolis. Two cases of furious riding and
driving were proved before tho magistrates the
other day. In the first, a carman had ridden
a horse rapidly through one of the streets of
Mile-end New Town, knocked down a woman,
and so injured her that she will be compelled to keep
her bed three weeks or a month. He was remanded
on bail. In the other case a horse and cab, driven
by a drunken Hyman, had knocked down and injured
an aged man in the Westminster-bridge-road. The
defendant escaped with a fine of 40s. or the alterna-
tive of a month's imprisonment. The magistrates
still seem to have a strange notion of the relative
value of life and property.
London, England, 1868-12-17

A FAST TRAIN.

British tyranny has at last given up the patriot
George Francis Train, and in leaving the inhospitable
shores of Ireland that gentleman gives us his
blessing. Perhaps it is good for us to hear of our
faults, though put before us in an exaggerated form..
This is Mr. Train's opinion of the British Constitu-
tion : " Twelve hundred thousand paupers,
six hundred thousand 'drunkards, one million
and a half of bastards, one hundred thousand
prostitutes, and the army, navy, and Church." Of
the British Crown and Monarchy : " Some diamonds
made out of the slave trade, the spoliation of Ireland,
the robbing of the Church, the squeezing of the
Begums of Oude, placed in a velvet porkpie hat, and
stuck on the end of a broomstick, for twenty millions
of slaves to fall down on their marrow-bones and
worship, under the idea that it is a king or queen or
prince ! They pay one million sterling directly.
and over seventy millions indirectly, for this
bauble of royalty." The House of Commons,
British virtue, and British independence all
come under the lash of this Diogenes, and he
gives some Court news, in which we find the follow-
ing interesting item :—" The distinguished German
Prince Teck, while playing rackets to-day, burst his
trousers in the presence of the entire Court. They will
be mended at the expense of the State, as usual."
Finally, Mr. Train says the Americans will not declare
war against England, because they are cowards. It
is evident that if George Francis is off the rails, he
is well up in railing; and wemay congratulate ourselves
that this crazy censor is now 4C making tracks" over
the broad Atlantic.
London, England, 1868-12-17

THEATRE-ROYAL. HAYMARKET.

THIS EvENING. Ea SY SH A VING. Messrs. Rogers, Clark,
Gordon, Miss Burke, &c. After which, PIETRA: Messrs. Chippen-
dale. Howe, Kendal, Gordon, &c.: Miss Bateman, Mrs. E. Fitz-
william. And RURAL FELICITY: Messrs. Buckstone, Rogers,
Kendal,Weathersby. Clark, White, &c.: Mesdames Chippendale,
Burke, Wright, Fitzwilliam, Laws, Lewin, &c. Commence at 7.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
Tots EVENING, at 7, to commence with THE SECRET. At 8,
AFTER DARK, a Tale of London Life: Mr Vining, Mr. Walter
Lacy, Mr. Dominick Murrby; Messrs. C. Harcourt, J. G. Shore,
Maclean, Holston; Miss Emma Barnet and Miss Rose Leclercq
Concluding with MASTER, JONES'S BIRTHDAY.

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHT.
EVENING, at 7, DID Y( /IT EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
TO LAMB? RW ELL. Mr. G. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray. At 7.45
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