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THE EVENING sI'AR.

)N DON.

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5, 1890.
TUC fUNDS.
Pawn or STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONS O'CLOCK :
Bank Stack 120 •
3 per Cent. linduced 67i 68 67168}
S per Cent. Consols shut.
per Cent. 76/
4 per Cent. 84 fB5
5 per Cent. Navy shut
Bank Long Annuities 1711
India Bonds ss. 10s. Bs. pr.
Exchequer Bills (2d.) Is. dis. par
Consols for Acct. 69 681 69.4

The Message of the Pais/Dim tb the Senate of
the-United States, on opening the Session, will pro-
bably arrive by the first Packet.--now looked for,
every hour, at Liverpool. Some anxiety prevails
among politicians respecting its contents; especially
in what relates to the Floridas. The King of SPAIN,
it will be recollected, refused to ratify the Treaty of
Cession ; and, since, that time the United States have
assembled a force which many think has the seizure
of the Floridas for its object. In fact, the refusal of
VCRDINANL/, to give his assent to the transfer, is ge-
nerally viewed as likely to be unavailing in its result,
the Americans being already, Virtually, masters of
the territory. But we would wish to see the colouring
v hich the United States will give to the intentions,
which it is believed they entertain, and will probably
I,c) longer disguise, respecting that possession.
To this country, above every other, the result will
prove most important. By the possession of South
I lorida, the United States will obtain entire corn-
niand of the Gulf of Mexico—unless Britain shall
counteract them by obtaining, what was some time
ago talked of with much confidence, possession of
the Island of Cuba.
In fact, Spain cannot retain Florida. Unable to
do this, has she a right to insist that other Powers
shall submit to inconveniences and exposures created
by her imbecility ? England has a right to insist oh
an arrangement which may protect her possessions;
and we can see none so well calculated for that end,
in that quarter of the world, as the occupation—
either temporarily or permanently—of the Island of
Cuba. To this it must come at last.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM LIVERPOOL, JAN. 3.
" The Anna is arrived, in nineteen days, and the
activity that prevails amongst a certain set here, in-
dicates that they have an insight into the President's
Speech, which is hourly expected. If they were not
acquainted with its warlike tone, they never would,
in the present dull state of things, purchase so largely
as they are now doing. The Americans make great
complaint against Lord Cochrane, and will insist on
our Government interfering."

The following are extracts from Private Letters,
respecting the new British Settlement formed by Sir
STAUFOIII) RAFFLES, at Sincapore :

" PENANG, JUNE 18.

" The Indiana, Cornwallis, Mary Anne, and Mar-
chioness of Wellesley, are now at SinCapore, whet e
every person was engaged in landing and mounting'
the heavy ordnance, sent from Penang, for its .garri-
son, consisting of three 24-pounders and twelve 18-
pounders, with abundance of ammunition and war-
like stores. After this duty had been performed, the
ships named were expected to return to Penang with
the remainder of the Ist Battalion of the 20th, that
had been at Bencoolen."

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THE ARMY.
Last week, the 63d Regiment of' Foot arrived, in
three divisions, at Broomsgrove, in Worcestershire.
One division is to be stationed at Alcester, and an-
other at Hanley ; but Broom.7srove is to be the
plead-quarters.
A division of the 33d. Regiment of Foot arrived at
Leicester, on Friday last.
A company of the 55th Regiment embarked at
Falmouth, on Wednesday last, on board the LEE,
ship of war, for Plymouth, having been relieved by
a company Of Veterans, under the command or
Major Toot.E.
Tuesday se'nnight, a most splendid Ball and Sap-
per was given by the Officers of the gallant 88th
Regiment of Foot, at their Mess-room, Citadel Bar-
racks, Hull, which was attended by a great number
of fashionables from around that neighbourhood.—
Dalcing commenced at nine o'clock, and continued
until twelve, when from seventy to eighty persons
sat'down to a most sumptuous repast, which was laid
out in great taste, and consisted of every variety that
the season could produce; the wines were of the first
quality ; after skipper, several excellent Songs were
sung by the Officers of the Regiment, and other Gen-
tlemen. Dancing then re-commenced, and continued
until four o'clock, when the party separated, highly
delighted with the evening's entertainment, and the
politeness and attention shewn by the Officers. . The
superior Military Band of this Regiment played the
whole of the evening, and was much admired by all
present.
The weather still continues to increase in severity.
The cold last night was more intense than it has yet
been this season. It was accompanied, in some parts
*round town, with an extremely thick fog; by which
several accidents were occasioned, particularly on the
Essex and Mile-End Roads. •As the Leeds coach was
puling, yesterday morning, between Bawtry and Fer •
rybridge, it came to a cart, which was'standing by
th e road side, with a man sitting in it, in an upright
posture, with the rein hanging loose in his hand.—
The coachman having called to him several times,
without receiving any answer, alighted ; and, on exa-
mining the man, was shocked to find him quite dead.
He had, doubtless, perished through the inclemency
of the weather.
The Countess of TALBOT'S Funeral will take place
on Saturday next.
The Viceroyalty of Ireland has proved fatal to se-
veral d the Noble Families that have been elevated to
that hOnour within late years. 'The late Duke of Rur-
&AND died during his administration in that country,
the year 1787. The late Countess of WESTMOR.
Latin died in Dublin in 1793; during the Viceroyalty
of her husband, the present Earl ot WESTMORLAND.
The late Duke of DORSET was killed by a fall from
his horse, near Dublin, in 1815, during the Viceroyalty
of his father-in-law, the present Earl WHITWORTH ;
and now we have to lament the deith of Countess
TALBOT, during the Viceroyalty of her husband, the
present Earl TALBOT.
Extract of a letter from Manchester, dated the
2d instant :
" Yesterday, the Police extended the operations of the Watch
and Ward Act, by calling out a warding party at one o'clock
r. M. who perambulated the streets until six, and were then re-
lieved by fresh parties, who continued the same duty until ele-
ven o'clock, when they were relieved by the regular watching-
party of the night.
" The Watch and Ward, belonging to districts eight and ten,
about two o'clock this morning, were passing near Silver-street
(which is in No. 7 district, but adjoining eight and ten), and
hearing a great noise, they proceeded towards the spot. At the
bottom of the street they met the regular watchman, who said
that he durst not go nearer, for fear of his personal safety. On
the approach if the Watch and Ward, the persons quarrelling,
called out, " Here comes the -- Watch and Ward." One of
the Watch and Ward (a Gentleman of the name of Ct.ourau,
who resides in Charlotte-street), happening to be a few yards in
advance of the others, was attacked by two of the ruffians, one
of whom stabbed him near the groin, with a sharp instrument,
and both of them instantly fled. A woman who witnessed the
attack gave such a description of the men, that one of them (a
man of the name of Honvbirt) was won afterwards taken, and
lodged in the New Bailey. ,The other (.21A•tee/f) was taken this
afternoon, and is also lodged in the New Bailey.
"'Mr. .1.011011, though severely cut, is not considered in dan-
ger • but be will not, for some days, be in a state sufficiently
convalescent to appear against the prisoners, who must neces-
sarily be remanded until he can appear."
SPANISH Hartotsm.--The following anecdote is
related by Captain Koiff, who served in Spain, in a
Regiment of Infantry of the Guard of Jerome, the Ex-
King of Westphalia :—Fatigued and exhausted by
forced marches, the Regiment to which Captain Koiff
belonged arrived before the Monastery of Figueiras,
in Spain. 'lie Colonel of the Regiment, a Frenchman,
sent in an Officer to demand ot the Prior the neces-
sary refreshment for the men, as well as for the Staff,
consisting of about 20 Officers. The Prior, with some
of the Monks, came out to meet the General, assured
him that the inhabitants of Figueiras would provide
for the soldiers, but that he himself would prepare a
frugal meal for the Staff. The Prior's offer was ac-
cepted; Captain Koiff received from the General some
commissions for the Regiment, and about, an hour
afterwards it was announced by the Prior that the
dinner was-served up in the Refectory of the Monas-
tery. The General, who was aware that the French
in Spain had reason to be on their guard in eating and
drinking what was offered by the natives, invited the
Prior to dine with them ; he and two other Monks
accepted the invitation in such a manner as to leave
no doubt that he felt himself much flattered by it.
After the Officers had taken their seats, the Prior said
grace, carved, ate of every dish first, and with his
two brethren, who poured out the wine, drank plen-
tifully with his guests. It was not till towards the
end of the repast that Captain Koiff returned, having
been detained by the commission's of the General
longer than he expected. During that interval, he
had found an opportunity to take some refreshment,
and only participated in the lively conversation of the
company, hosts as well as guests, at the Monastery.
The General, in particular, expressed his sati•faction
to the Prior, whose kind reception had surpassed all
expectation. Suddenly, however, the cheerfulness of
the Prior was changed into profound seriousness; he
rose from his seat, thanked the company for the
honour they had done him, and concluded with ask-
ing if any of them had affairs to settle in this world;
adding with emphasis, " This, Gentlemen, is the last
meal you and 1 shall take on mph : in an hour we
shall all be before the Judgment Seat of Gob !" Cold
trembling horror seized the amazed guests ; for the
Prior and his two Monks had poisoned the wine, in
which they had pledged the French Officers : all the
antidotes given by.the French Physician were in vain;_
in less than an hour every man of them had ceased
to live !

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N.IVAL INTELLIGENCE•

The names of the tinfottanate men drewnsd.on Monday yen-
night, off the North Foreland, Were—W. Holton,Wardenof the
Ramsgate Pilots; Bayley, Newing, Stevens, Hope, Sall* sr d
Walter. They all (with the exception of the Pilot) belonged to
Broadstairs, and six of them have left famnies.
FAIXOUTU JAN. 2.—Wind S.W.—Arrived the Ann, IMP.
SHRN, from bephalonia ' • Wellington, Tossi from Albans;
Lady Mary Pelham packet, from Jamaica, bat front Dastmentis;
and the following front London :—Johu, Poems:whs.:. ten Jar.
maica ; Faith, Cnosen, for Madeira; 111.tida, Taseaal, for
Sierra Leone; Importer transport, for the Caps; and Industry',
Wituams, front Dartmouth for St. Michael's. Arrived off this
port, the Thomas Coutts, MAJOTZBARXS,IfOrit LAThdrlifas Chine.
PLYMOUTH, JANUARY 50—Wind the Hawke,
It.nytaws, front Sunderland for Lisbon.
PORTSMOUTH, JANUARY 4.—Wind the Sufetk„
KEEN, from Quebec, with timber for this dock-yard. •
DRAG, JANCARY and sailed for the
River the Brampton, (Ltuar, from Bombay; and Peggy, MA, ,
tint, 'from Jamaica.
LIVERPOOL, JANUARY So.....AXTIYed the flutter, Muumuu, frrns
Quebec, sailed 24th November, and left there only one vessel (a
transport). On 24th December, In hit. 49. long. 13. 58. expe-
rienced a violent hurricane from the N.N.W. to N.N.B. which.
carried away the boats, bulwarks, and every thing of deck.
Costota-llousx, JANUARY 4.—Entered Inwards: The Susamra,
Lewis, from Dunkirk ; Dorchester, --.--, from Rom; Union,
Reedale, from Waterford ; Labe, Arnold, from Limerick ; Ann.
Bell, front Pernambuco; Ann, Robson, front St. John's • the -
Jeannette, Dildman, from end ; liza Vey, from Wawa.
'
ford ; Mary, Williams, from Dublin • lilsing Sun, Dawson,
from Pillau ; Betsey, Milzard, from Malaga • and Three Sis-
ters, Marchant, from Rotterdam. —Entered Outwards : Albion,
Trudle, for Antigua ' • Prosierous, Wren, for Calais ; Friends,
Graham, for Petersburgh ; and Posthumous, M'lver, for 'Ja-
maica; Jane, Fish, for Palermo; Surrey, Raine, for Rio h.-
mho • Mary, Browne, for St. Helena; Susanna, Mears, for
Tenerlffe ; and the Earl Clancarty, Gibbs, for Rotterdam,—
Cleared Outwards Jemima. Lone, for Antwerp ; Serene, Fail-
hnt, for Calais; Martha, Blackbourn, for Cork ; the Wilburn,
----, for Ostend ; Minstrel, I.intlater, for Malta ;"Connher-
cial, Talbot, for Ilayti ; and the Vahan:, Williarris,for

The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports has ap-
pointed Colonel BRYDOES Captain- of Sandgate Cas-
tle, vice Sir EDWAun K. NA WEIBULL, Bart. resigned.
'A Ileeting, whi,:h had been convened by the
MAYOR, was held in the Town Hall, Liverpool,. on
Friday last, to take into consideration the distressed
situation of the Poor in that place, when it was agreed
to open soup. shops in different parts of the town, as
in former years. ? subscription was immediately
entered into for the purpose of effecting this char
table object.
The number of persons who have already sailed
from the port of London for the Cape o. f Good Hope,
under the new arrangement of Government, amounts
to between four 'and five thousand.
Letters have been received from the Cape of Gail
Hope of the 30th October. Lord HENRY Soatetterr
up to that date was still engaged treating it was re-
ported, with the Caffre Chiefs, for the cession of a
large portion of their territory. The late military
operations having terminated in the total discomfiture.
and dispersion of the savages, had had the.effect of
humiliating them to such an extent, that his Lord-
ship; it is said, had little difficulty in obtaining as
much land as he wanted. He did not, however, place
much confidence in the amicable disposition of the
Caffres, but had requested, it is said, the Government
at home to send out from England a Regiment of
Cavalry, to be prepared for fresh hostilities. It is.
from the want of this species of force that the Calms
' have been formidable for some time past. It is. ru-
moured that the black mounted regiment, called the
IlFlorida Regiment, at present statione,d, . in Jamaica, Is •
AO be sent to the Cape of Good Hope.
' BOTANY BAY.—The following Eztract from a
Letter, dated Sidney, February 21, 1819, floin a'
convict, who was some time since sent out from Ips-
wich, to his wife, is inserted without any other ahem-.
lion than that which arises from punctuation, and a
'correction of the orthography :--i. I find, to take the
weather in general, it is not much better than I have
known it in England; but just at the time we landed
was very warm. We do not feel the heat of the sun
here, where I am, so much as the people up the cown- .
try, where they do not get the sea breezes. Sidney is
the capital of New South Wales, avhere I am employed
under Government, at my own trade, at a mill on the
rocks. I have 'a very good place, and a very good
master; we never work on Sundays, or in the night.
I expect soon to be foreman in the mill, as I flatter my-
self to say I am the best hand in the country;' therefore,
could I have the opportunity of getting off the stores, I
could have any wages I like to ask; but that 1 cannot do
under four years, unless you • come over to take ire
,off. In my present situation I get no wages, but draw
lOilbt. flour, and 10-,'albs. of beef weekly, and a suit
,of clothes, such as they are, every siz months: so
part of my meat 1 sell to buy me tea and sugar, and
to pay my lodgings, where I am very comfoi table'
for Is. per week. The ship that is now coming to
England has got an order to the Secretary of State,
lin England, to senda out a number of women to their
husbands, by the next ship. I made application for
you, but was told I had beet so little while in the
country, that it could not be granted, unless I had
brought a certificate of my general character, froth
home; but if I conducted myself properly,„by the
next order I surely would be, which will be eight or
ten months from the present date. I think, my dear,
by their desiring a character frcup home, for new
comers, that if your friends and Parish Officers made
application with a Petition directly, you and the
dear children might be got out directly, and stating
that I am arrived safe, and have got employment at
my own trade, where I should be able to support you..
If you do not succeed by your application, I shall be
sure to have an order for you by the next, as above
stated.. I assure you, this is a far better country
for a working man than England. A man that will
make himself useful, and is off the stores, may earn
Itwo pounds per week ; even a man at farming day-
labour will hate six shillings per day.. .I wish it had
been possible for you to have come over with me : I
could hate got into business directly. llere are civil,
mills now standing still for scant of tenants: it takes
1 but a small capital to get into business here, as th-e
1 •
bakers all go to market anti buy their wheat, and pay
lthe miller Is. per bushel for grinding; if dressed Is. 6d.
All grain is sold in the mark-et, by the bushel, off the
carts that bring it, the same as fruit at your market.
Peaches here are one penny per dozen, and lenions
three a penny. This is a very woody country, where
a, great many Blacks resort, as they are the natives
here. l_see sometimes thirty in a gang come into
town, of all ages, as naked as ever they were born,
for they have not the sense of shame,: acid if a white
man goes far into the wood alone, he is sure to be
killed and roasted, and tat by them."