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08/06/1872

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Falmouth & Penryn Weekly Times and General Advertiser

Date of Article: 08/06/1872
Printer / Publisher: Fred. H. Earle 
Address: On the Quay, Falmouth
Volume Number:     Issue Number: 575
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AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. PUBLISHED, EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, BY FRED. H. EARIjE, OFFICES ON THE^ QUAY, FAr;\ TOTTTTT, PRICE ONE PENNY. FALMOUTH: SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1872. Freehold DWELLING HOUSES in Falmouth for Sale. Important Sale, without reserve, OF CPWAED8 OV / 50 Tons of Iron Goods/ To Smelters, Iron Founders, Imne Agents, and Others. / MESSES. OLVER AND SONS aJe fa- voured with directions from Aicssrs. Robert Mitchell and Son, in conse- quence of their declining thel Lead Smelting and do. Silvering Branches jr of their business, to SEIJL BY 0 PUBLIC AUCTION, wittfout re- N) serve, at the SHEWING WDBKS, at FY' POINT, near Devoran, on 5TUESDAT, f ^ the 2nd day of July next/ at Two o'clock for Half- past to the minute, after the arrival of the 1.45 train at Perranwell Station, distant about IJ miles, the whole of / PONSANOOTH. MR. OORFIELD wUl Sell by PUBLIC AUC- TION, on Monday, the [ 17th day of Jane, at Park Villa, Pohaanooth, the wholo of the neat / Household Furaiinre and Effects therein, of Mr. R. Andrew, who is leaving the countr, comprising— Capita^ mahogany Loo and other Tibles, two Easy Chairs in leather, mahogany ConcH and set of 6 mahogany Chairs in hair cloth, Chimney Glass, pair of Lustres, wax Flowers unddr shade, Fenders and Fire Utensils, Tapestry and Brussels Carpets, Hearth Rag, Floor Cloth, skin fand other Mats, mahogany Four- post and Half/ tester Bedsteads, Drapery, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Mattrasses, Palliasses, Bedding J mahogany Wash- stand with marble slab, Chamber Ware, Toilet Tablet and Glasses, mahogany/ Chest of Drawers, cane- seat and Windsor Chairs/ 8- day Clock, deal Tables, Paraffin^ Lamps, Tea Trays, Earthenware, China and Glass in variety J Boilers, Saucepans, Kettles, Wash Trays, Flour Barrels, Pail* Garden Tools, and many useful Effects, together with several Picturea, plated Articles, and a few Vols, of Books. / BUSINESS AT TWO. MES8ES. OLVER AT/ b SONS are in- structed_ taoliyfor Sale by PUB- LIC VtJCTION, at the King's Arms HotelAFalmouth, on Monday, V, the lOthStay of June next, at Six \ , o o'clock in\ the^ evening, subject to V . v the cwRiitiobs to be then produced, th^ folIowing\ The BRITANNIA Lock Stitch SEW SIFFILS ABB FITTED WITH New and Important Improvements, rAND E THOROUGHLY GOOD IN PRINCIPLE AND WORKMANSHIP. LOT lif— All thaOJFreehold Dwelling House, Opurftlage, and Premises, situate in and v bOtak No. 5, Prince Street, in tho Bor- \ r^ ugh of Falmouth, now in the several. ^ Occupations of Messrs. Allen, Roberts, \ Vnd Coplin, and producing a rental of \ tefe5 148. per annum. LOT 2.— All that Freehold Dwelling House, Garden, and Premises, situate and being in No. 5, Berkeley Place, in the Parish of Falmouth, now in the several occupa- tions of Messrs. Kestell, Arthur, and Best, and producing a rental of £ 24 10s. per annum. Lot 1 is situate in the principal thoroughfare in the town. Lot 2 is very conveniently situa- ted for the markets, and is in the direct road and close to the people's park now being formed. Both properties are well adapted for busines s or private occupation, and being held for short terms, early possession may be obtained. To view the properties apply to the Tenants and for further particulars to the Auctioneers or to „ ME REGINALD ROGEES, Solicitor and Proctor, Falmouth. Dated Falmouth, 28th May, 1872. AGENT NATHANIEL FOX, IRONMONGER, FALMOUTH. The PL A/ NT Conneoted therewith,/ viz. : — IN IRON. / \ complete Battery of 12 iron Kettles, capable of containing 10 tons each, an a weighing about 27 cwt. each. A large number of each of the following, viz :— Large and small Ladles, block and ingot Moulds, iron Bars, Paddles, Fire Doors and Frames, a considerable number of Winches and Cranes, withrchains and hooks for each kettle ; Tram Waggons, Rails and Chains for transferring the/ metal, a complete set of iron StW4 Bracingsf Ac., for a Rever- berating Machintej^ rithin Ihe same works, with kettle and all apniiancea complete. Several tons of old and nevf Wroight Iron, also Scrap Iron, 2 Screw - racks, lafge iron Hand- Pump for drawing water from/ the silvering works, parts of 2 small Steam Engines, with 2 large fly wheels, 7 ft. diameter, steam pipes, & c.; Steam Boilers, about 9 feet long, 2 feet internal diameter; iron Tube, LB feet long, 3 feet dia- meter one end, and 2 Set 2 inches the other, well adapted for a / mine dry; nearly new Sowerful treble- purdhase Crab Winch, by Aisdian and BrownJbf Exeter ; several large and small Beams ana Scales, with a number of adjusted weights ; a/ lew xbns of iron Drain, various sizes ; triangle Shears, with chain and sundries; about 30 Imall bpgs of patent iron Nails, various sizesJ BRICK MAKING PLANT. 3 Brick Presses, one nearly new Hand Press, by Clayton, with nioulds, birrows ; hand Pug Machine, revolriig Ljjting Machine, with pallat board compete f< » ^ iek making. About 70, OOO^ NJW and ( JldFItiE BRICK, A large quantity If Brick Bats, also a quantity of Roofing Tile. ASSAY OFFICE FITTINGS. Silver Weighing BeaTns and Weights, small Beams and Scd les, tin ore Samples, Moulds, new Machine fot making Capels, Pestles and Mortars, and other Applianoes. CONTENTS/ OF GENERAL STORES, viz.:— A large numbe of oak Trenails, various sizes, about 200 go d empty petroleum Casks, 70 bundles of n< w Laths, oil Casks and Oils of various sorts, i few Deals and Battens, > ind sundry other ! Dffects, Nail Hutches, Candle do. CART SHEDS. An excellent inhibition prize Farm Cart, on patent axles, with patent drag and shifting cradles for tarrying hay, & c. ; a flrst- class nearly new 1 ght four- wheol spring Waggon, with patent axles and patent dra^ • iron Plough, & o. LIGHTER. A. strong Rivfer Lighter, in excellent condition, to carry aboit 15 tons. The wholJ of the above will be sold to suit convenience! of purchasers-, and can be easily removed bw road, river, or rail. For furtler particulars apply to the / AUCTIONEERS, Green Bink, Falmouth, or Lemon St., Truro . Daied June 4th, 1872. Summary of Receipts & Disbnrsemeats for the Year ended March, 1872. RECEIPTS. DISBURSEMENTS. Stratton Place,/ FALMOUTH. Balance in Treasurer's hands end- ing Lady- day, 1871 Arrears of Rate made 16th Decem- ber, 1870 From General District Rate, made 31st March, 1871 .... From General District Rate, mardfe 7th July, 1871 L.. 1 From General District Rate, mid*' 6th October, 1871 A.. From General District Rate, mac^ e 5th January, 1872 Highway Expenses Establishment Expenses. Improvement Account . Lighting Account / Election Account Sanitary Account Drainage Account Numbering Sheets MR. CORFIELD has ( been instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, on Thursday, the 20th Junfc, at the late residence of Mr. Truscott, the following substantial Modern Surplus Household Furniture Dinner, deisert, and tea Services, Glasl Balance in Treasurer's hands. A very handsor^ rosewood Drawing Room Suite, oovered with sil^ Rdp, in 8 Chairs, 1 Easy ditto, and Ceuch ; S^& ahagany Chairs and 2 Elbows, an Easy Chairw mahogany Dining, Loo, and other Tables, Barometer J 3 iron Bedsteads, 3 Feather B* ds, Bolsters and/ Pillows, Blankets, Carpets and Carpeting, Mirror,/ Night Commode, Fenders and Fire Irons, Pictures, marble- top and other Wash- stands, Toilette Tables and Glasses, mahogany Hat Stand, a valuable/ brass Window Pole, adapted for a large room, Piapo Forte in rosewood case, Dinner Dessert, and TtJ Services, Culinary Articles, Glass, China and Eartnonware in a great variety, together with Gaa Fittings, Garden Roller, Bath Chair, a Cucumber Frape with two sashes, small Glass House, and numerous other Effects. A beautiful MODEL YAuHT, copper- fastened, with append- ages thereto belonging. Sale at 11. / On view one hoar preceding the Auction. Toe whole will be found in excellent condition, ana will be sold without reserve, the Owner having no farther ase for the Effects in con- sequence of thanging his residence. Pnrthor pArticulars apply at the Offices of the / AUCTIONEER, Falmoath. Dated JunJ 6th, 1872. BEKSONS Watches, Clocks, Gold Jewellery. SILVER AND ELECTRO- PLATE. £ 1426 15 11 £ 1426 15 II I certify tho above Account to be correct, / N. H. P. LAWRENCE, Auditor to the District which includes the Falmouth Parish Local Board. 24th May, 1872. Royal Family, Snmmary of Recsipts & Disbarsements for the Year ended March, 1872. RECEIPTS- DISBURSEMENTS. Balance last Year.../ Permanent World Account.... Loan Repaid. / Falmouth Tow/ 44 2 Falmouth Parish 80 17 Money borrowed as per Loan Ac- count Received from Falmouth Town Local Board Received from Falmouth Parish Local Board ASsldblislfinent Eixpennes. . Falmouth Town 65 0 0 JPaimouth Parish 114 5 4 Interest on Loan. Falmouth Town 59 5 8 Ealmouth Parish 108 12 1 rpO BBfLET, from Midsummer- day, well- situated, JL anafit 3- roomed COTTAGE. Appl* to Mr. CORFIELD, Estate Agent. Balance. In Treasurer's hands 232 At Interest with Messrs. Tweedy and Co 1080 MONEY.— To Persons desirous of Transferring Ia Mortgage.—£ 5,000 is available at a low rate pf interAt, on good freehold security. T< 1 treat apply to Mr. CORFIELD, Land Agent, FalXouth. £ 3725 10 5 £ 3725 10 5 I certify the above to be correct, N. H. P. LAWRENCE, Poor Law Auditor of the District which includes the Falmouth United District Sewerage Board. 29th May, 1872. A Bazaar and Fancy Fair IN AID OF THE COENWALL Home for Destitute Little Girls, Will be held early in August next, in the GROUNDS AT GYLLNGDUNE ( Through the kind permission of Mr^ Waters.) LADY ^ ATRONTJSSiiS: Lady Elizth. St Aubyn Eastwick Lady Agusta " Vivian [ - ' Mm. R. N. Fowler LadyWuliamB : / Mis. P. P. Smith The Hon. Mrs. Trema^ he Mrs. E. M, Williams Mrs. Arthur TreiWne As a debt or £ 200 is still remaining on the Now Buildj/ lg, the Committee are anxious to remove it, and earnestly entreat all the friends pf thi? valuable Charity to help them in this • fort. Contributions of Work, Books, Pictures, Plants, and othe* articler will be thanjcftilly received by any Member of the Committee ; or by the Hon. Treasurer, Miss KRARBE, Belle- Vue Terrace; or the Hon. Secretary, jArm FRANCIS, Stratton Villas, Falmoath. Wanted \ to Purchase . Id Indian China I Curiosities Homoeopathic Moines, PREPARED BY J. M. KENDALL, M. P. S, Chemist by appointment to tho Exeter, the Torquay, and the Plymouth Homreopathic ' Dispensaries, cajn be obtained in FALMOUTH ef his Agent, Mr. W. H. SOLOMON, Dispensing Chemist, 40, Market St. Also, Kendall's THE DBROMINE COCOA the purest and mobt delicious extant, in Ting, Is., 2s., bud 38 9d. each. MARKET STREET, EALMOUTH JOHN BURTON, MARI^ T ST. l FALMOUTH, IS OPEN TO PURCHASE EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Old Indian'China and other Curiosities, For which the highest market valQe will be given. MADAM, Haying ju8t returned from London, I have OPENED MY SHOW ROOMS, WITH ALL THE UHifMM TISKASM Genteel Hoiists ( o lie Lei or Sold in Ol dish Itoari. TO BE LET OR SOLD, with immediate possession, two Jeleiiantly- designed and commodious DWELLMGS ( newlj- built), in Obelisk Road, commanmng the ( incRt views in Falmouth. Each Hons* comprises 2 Parlors, 2 Kitchens, 5 BodrooAs, W. C., and a small Cellar; with a Garden in front and convenient Courtlage at the back. \ Apply to Mr. J A M F. S \ MITC T K T, T, lBoilder, Falmouth. FOR GOOD PRINTING, in the best style of workmanship, with the greatest expedi- tion, at the most moderate charges, apply at the oUloe of this Paper. Milliner;/, Mantles, Dresses, ' Skirts, Costumes, & c., & c. Very Cheap Pure American Cotioi^ phiftings. Black Dress and Mptotle Silks'— much below value. Also, black Silk Velrets. Some Jobs in Kid Gloves— double aiul single buttons. Job Silk Umbrellas and Parachutes. MUlinerij- r- verij attractive ynd becoming styles. An early call will be esteemed. Yours respectjully, II. l'ZXLEUWK^ BOEWICK'S CUSTARD POWDER. Makes delicious Custards and Blana Mange. Custards made with it are a great improvement to all Fruit Puddings and Pies. Vast numbers nse it and no family should be without it. SOLD by all Grocers and Corn Dealers, in id- and 3d. packets, and 6d. and Is. tins. THE VILLAGE BROUGHAM, the VICTORIA Brou 4iam 4 tho Park Bronglunn, RBOISTEBED. lat, forms Mrfootoponor olosod^ Hage; and. Brousham 4 Victoria; 8rU Bron ghani Victcna * Driving Phaeton,^ Si In ihs most perfect ^'^^ M^ kstbTOSCSK rpWELVE CARTES de VISITE, 2s 8d X 8b. U ad. Out* aalargod to 10 lccitB. U-, Lktinf*. U. 8 « ci out ® » lth nuap*. Pettaot outlc tnd crte- j » » l Mraad Irot MMar '- iimtaaian^ n. nanwaMn m> FMOUTI mm MI MIIITII. THE BIRTHDAY GUARD. Tho Daily News Rives the following Interesting account if the ceremony oi " trooping the guard" ou the Quetu't Birthday:— Those country cousins who happen to be in London on the occasion fixed for the celobration of her Ma- jesty's Birthday, and who, having conscientiously " done " the Park and the Row, ascended the Monu- ment, permeated the Tower, visited Madamo Tussaud's, laughed at Mr. Buckstone, listened to Mr. Spuroeon, and nearlyfainted at the gyrations of Mdlle. SaraLove, have a special treat providfed for them which, like Christmas and one's biithday, " only comes once a yeafT" This is the ceremony known aj " trooping the guard;" and, although the guard is " trooped" at eleven o'clock on every morning in the year, the per- formance on tho Queen's birthday is a special one, the locality being changed from Palace- yara, St. James's, to the Parade- ground behind the Horse- guards, and the affair being honoured by the presence of the Com- mander- in- Chief and some of the more important mem- bers of his staff. On Saturday morning at ten. o'clock, and, oddly enough, there being no rain actually falling, a large number of persons provided by the ^ military authorities with tickets, permitting them to pass the line of 6entries, took up their positions on' the Guards' parade- ground, and waited patiently until the ceremony should commence. This little gathering of sfHJctatora was for the most very well dressed, having amongst them a large propor- tion of ladies, in light and airy summer costume. Amongst the men were many civil. servants of the Crown, not the loungers and dandies of White- hall, but employd3 of the East- end Government establishments, whose enjoyment of their unwonted holiday seemed somewhat damped by the astonish- ment they felt at finding themselves in the streets at Buch an hour, and many men of unmistakeable military appearance. What on earth could they want there ? ! J/ hey must have seen Guards " trooped," colours uutcu, uiu iiiai- uuiiiga past, m almost every jios- sible climate, fromGreenland's icy mountains taAfric'- s coral strand, and yet, as actors when not at work in- variably go to the play, and as the waiter who got a holiday spent it in helping the other waiter to lay the cloth for a public dinner, so here are these bronzed seamed lined men, absent on leave or sick leave from their regiments in India or tbe Colonies, recruiting their health by living at the military London club, and amusing themselves by looking on at " trooping the guard." The troops on parade, for the occasion were three battalions bf the Grenadiers, one " of the Scots' Fusi- liers, and cfae of the Cdldstreams, and there was also present an escort troon of the 2nd Life Guards, with their band. Punctually at half- mst ten the Duke of Cambridge; in his uniform of colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and looking bluff and hearty, rode on to the ground. He was accompanied by the Duke of Edin- burgh and Prince Teck ( wearing the uniform of a volunteer artillery corps). Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, Colonel James Macdonald, and a brilliant Btaff. Taking up their position at the saluting base in front of the Horse- guardg, the Duke then gave orders for the ceremony to commence. The " colour; party " moved out of the ranks ; the colours given to the charge of an officer, were duly saluted by the presentation of arms; while their quondam bearers marched through the opened lines of the troop. Then they took post in line, and the " march " past began. It was taken part in by the whole battalion, with the Life Guards band in front, and was executed both in quick and slow time with admirable precision and excellent effect The ceremony was concluded by the battalion wheeling into line, and the united bands playing the National Anthem. Tho Daily Telegraph has also an account of tho ceremony, from which the loHowing Is an extract:— At 10.25 all the troops were in position, and the " regimental do? " sitting on his haunches in his proper place. At 10.30 his Royal Highness the Commander- in- Chief and his staff advanced, and " God Save the Queen " was received with a silent salute. I cannot profess to tell you who were on the staff, or, indeed, who were present on or off duty ; but I will just say that- his ftoyal Highness the Commander, who seems to ride much lighter than when I last had the honour of Beeing him, some months ago, was magnificently mounted. Near him Were the Duke Teck, Prince Edward of Saxe- Weimar, Colonel the Hon. James Macdonald— without whom, I believe, no civil or military ceremony in London could go on or off— Colonel Clifton, Colonel Marshall, and scores of others whom it did one's heart good to see, looking so like the good old davs gone by. I did not observe Mr. Cardwell Military readers do not require a description { of the " trooping "— given in proper language, civilians would not uadepstand it— BO I * will try to exjflain it in " mufti tonghfc.' It is a very simple performance, in fact. The three Regiments of Foot Guards are drawn up in review order, and the Commander- in- Chief in- spects them; then they fall back into their7 positions,' facing half of the square. The " colours" are posted in the north- west angle ot the square. Pre- sently the band strikes up. No 1 Company of the " Grenadiers" advances and halts in front of the " colours"— those glorious, records of nought save vittory. Now begins the trooping. The jumor ensign advances and receives the colours, which he and his company " salute." The effect of this is very picturesque. Then the company fall back into the rear of the regiments on parade ; while the standard- bearer — such he is for to- day — inarches at slow time around the whole square, and very well he did it, with my respectful compliments, each re- giment saluting the '' colours" as they are carried paBt. Then the " colours" are restored, and we have " trooped " them The rest is the review of any day. A march past— elow and quick time— admirably done. Troops steady as Prussians, and a deal better- looking. Such marching andjjjich wheeling I never eaw. One felt inclined to cheer. His Royal Highness the Duke advances, thanks the officers, and dismisses the parade. Time 1L20. POSSIBILITIES OF INVASION. The Saturday Review draws tho following cheerful picture of what would occur if an invasion of England took place :— As far as we can judge, the Germans or French could, with proper preparation, transport 100,000 fighting men to our shores for the main attack, employing half that number on a demonstration; to be converted, if expedient, into a reality. Let us, however, halve these numbers, and suppose 50,000 men employed on the main and 25,000 on the false attack; could we without long previous notice of a contemplated invasion promptly concentrate on any one spot a force equal in numbere and efficiency ? This is the real question of which a solution must be sought. To us it appears per- fectly feasible, with good management, to [ land £( 0,000 men on our shores, and we Bee nothing extravagant in the supposition that such a force might seize and retain, for some days at least, possession of a large and rich tract of country. We might ultimately annihilate the enemy, but when once he had eluded our fleet we could not arrest his diaembarcation. Have Englishmen realised to themselves what the consequences of such an event would bo? Uhlans at Reigate and Guildford; Brighton, Shereliam, Lewes, and Newhaven paying heavy ransoms; every house in those places filled with bostilo soldiery : farmer ® ' stock ruthlessly Bwept up by the enemy's flying columns, gentlemen's manBions pierced withloopholes, the tree3 in their parks felled for abattis; the mayors and chief inhabitants of the towns carried off as hostages, fortunate if they were not, shot as a reward of patriotii- m ; cities and villages given to the flames because the local Volunteers had fired a few distant shots at a cavalry patrol; trade, commerce, apd public business at a stand- still: the Funds down to 40 or less j husbands, fathers, brothers, eons torn from their homes to Berve in the auxiliary forces; their carts, carriages, and horses everywhere pressed into the service of the contending, armies ; thousands of Englishmen lying dead, dying, o- wounded, and the land full of weeping women. All this would be the inevitable consequence, not of a suc- cessful invasion, but of tbe mere temporary oc- cupation of a small portion of our island. Do we like the prospect? are we prepared to run the risk ? If not, let us make while wo have time Buck preparations as shall render an invasion so utterly and glaringly hopeless an affair that it shall not enter into the minds of our neighbours even to think of it. Last Saturday evening, when the carriages in Hyde- park werofour abreast, and, when the How was crowded. Lord Granville and Blr George Orcy, two or three blshopi and Judges, and an unusual number of celebrities being among tho equestrians, a riderless horse was seon charging among tho throng. Whoever might havo been the luckless horseman, no Injury had resulted from his " spill." Th « Prince and Princess of Wales had previously passed through tho Pax* amid general cheers. CHAMBERS OF AGRICULTURE. Mr. John Ford, of Pontland Lawn, Leamington, presided at a special meeting of the Warwickshire < hamber of Agriculture on Saturday at tho Shire hall, Warwick, and Lord Dormer and Sir Robert Hamilton were present. Tho chairman, referring to the private conference on the previous Saturday between three representatives of the Labourers' Union and himself, Mr. Muntz, and Mr. Burbery, o? behalf of tho Chamber of Agriculture, said Mr. Arch, the chairman of the Union, had agreed to retract f » statement he had made that the Chamber proposed to appoint six members to swamp the three from the Union, and added that a long conference ensued, which had the effect of removing i several misimpressions ; but as tho Unionists otipu- I latcd tho conference should bo private they could not j make any detailed report. They stated that the oxist- : ing rules of the Union were so unsatisfactory that they did not wish them even to be looked at, but promised to furnish a copy so soon as revised rides have been prepared. Mr. Muntz endorsed what the chairman had said ; and Mr. Umbers, of Wepton, said the whole of his labourers, with the exception of two who did not belong to the Union. h « l given him a week's notice in the event of his refusing them 18s. a week. He had met tho demand by offering 16s., an advance of 2s., and double wages during the harvest month. Mr. Smith rose to speak on the 6ubject, but the chairman pointed out that, until the Chamber bad tho revised rules of the Union before it and knew tbo demands of the men, it would be inexpedient to further discuss the matter. Mr. G. F. Muntz, of Umber3lade- hall, then brought forward the subject of tho better education of farmers' sons. He urged the necessity of high farming in the present day, and said that in order to do so successfully it was necessary fir a farmer to possess some know- ledge of science. He complained of the want of good middle- class schools, accessible to the sons of farmers of limited means, and advocated their establishment within certain areas, and that the special sciences necessary for agriculturists should form a portion of the instruction. Mr. C. M. Caldecott, of Holbrook- grange. Sir Robert Hamilton, and several tenant- farmers, admitted the importance of tbe subject, and the following resolu- tion was unanimously adopted :— " That, observing the present position of the education of this country, and the increased means which are being pro- vided for elementary instructions, the means for affording a . suitable education for farmers' tofls demands tho immediate ( Consideration of Chambers of AgrlctultiirS." The rest of the business v^ as of: merely local interest. The members of the Glocestshire Chamber of Agri- culture discussed for two hours, on Saturday afternoon, two subjects very closely affecting the labourer and tho farmer. The first related to a Bill for regulating tho employment of children in agriculture in England and Wales, and which Mr. Ackers, a county uiao » trate, eaid he knew had been introduced by a gentle- man of wide experience and high character, yet which, he contended, did not meet the heeds of the case. He and Mr. Barwick Baker, and others of influence. took part in the discussion, and their general opinion seemed to be that the limit of age below which a ' child should not work in agriculture should bo struck out, and that, with respect to such children, there should be adopted a system of alternate days, or half- weeks, with certain intervals as to seasons ; and that, further, the pse of night schools should be recognized. One or two parishes Were named wherein something like this aj stem had been already adopted. He inci- dentally compared tjle largely self- acquired education of the Scotch peasantry with the agricultural ignorance in England. He had often stood on one of the moors in Scotland quoting Latin verses with a shepherd's son, and comparing with him the merits of the different odes of Horace 1 And yet the boy was not in the slightest a coxcomb or made the worse for his work by his learning. Ultimately, tbe Chamber passed a resolution asking for a system of education which should alike give the child elementary- instruction and that timely training of body and muscles which the exigencies of agricultural life required, the latter object being attained by a practical alliance of tho school- house, the farm, and the rectory. The bill discussed failed to meet the needs of the case. As to unexhausted improvements, a reso- lution was passed that legislative interference was need less, but that there should be a mutually equitable arrangement devised for compensation, and cases of dispute should be settled by a local Board of Arbi- tration. OF INTEREST TO ENGLISH LADIES ALSO!.. The Pope seems to have given soipe very Bound ad- vice to certain devout Roman ladies who waited upon nim the other day with an address and an original ode, written by one of themselves. Beloved daughters ( said his Holiness), I have received with pleasure all thatyou have done and spoken, and I recognized the good will by which- you are actuated to labour always for the glory of God. At t^ e ascension of Jesus Christ, two angels upbraided thoss who remained in astonishment and motionless with tbeir eyes turned up to heaven. Jesus Christ had gone up to heaven to open its gates to us ; He had ascended, all radiant in His brightness, and attended by the EOUIS of the just whom he had lust delivered out of prison. It was indeed natural that those who had seen a man go thus miraculously up to heaven— that those who had come thither w. th Jesus— should remain fixed ia wonder, gating upwards in their amazement. But tho nngels came, and said to them, " Why. stand ye thus looking idly uj* towards heaven r Go rather to the upper chamber- the angels seem to have meant—£ 6 there and p. ay with the others. Yon see. thon, dear daughters, that it Is always wrong to stay still in Idleness ; yes, even when we are looking up to heaven toseo wonders. Inaword, we ought rather to act— ratherto act than gazo. This Is what you havo to do always and every- where you can— whether at your country- houses, or amongst your friends, or in tho midst of your families. Yea, there is good to be done by you in your own houses. Even in your own houses you may have have some little disorders to cure; some of those belonging to you need setting right. If so, set them right charitably, and strive to bring them to a good lifo. Keep on praying fervently; keep on working and setting a good example in all times and in all places, and then you will not have to be upbraided that you, too, " stand looking up to heaven." A few such words as these addressed to English ladies by some political pope in whom they feel confidence would be of great advantage ( continues the Pall Mall Gazette). While they are looking at St Stephen's they are too apt to forget that " there is good to be done by them in their own houses." Woman must not think, however, that though his Holiness the Pope advises her to " set right some of those belonging to her," he would approve of her " nagging," at man unneces- earily. Man should be approached with the greatest tact, and if kindly and judiciously treated is by no means incapable of becoming an agreeable if not an edifying companion. A CAUTION TO INTENDING EMIGRANTS. Those who imagine that emigration to the United States is the sura road to comfort and, affluence will C] P well to Btudy the following observations of Consul- General Archibald In his report on the consular esta- blishment nt New York just printed:— I receive ( he says) on an average a letter of Introduction or of recommendation for every day of the year, while not a day passes that I havo not several personal applications for influence In procuring situations or employment, which tbe applicants appear to'thlnk I can command at will. Iu the eddies til New York, British Bubjects turn up from all parts of the world— odventurers for employment, or at least Bubslstenco; musicians, artists, surgeons; ladles bent on Betting up boarding- schools or boardlng- housoa ; engineers, mechanics, youths seeking situations as clerks,' servants In search of employment, &£., < tc. Of these not a few soon come to grWf, and naturally fall bftck upon tho Consul. As a matter of course, ho is cxpootcd'to be hanker to parties astray, and* waltlDg for tlielr " erijccted- remlt- tinces. 1' H M complfcs witlr their ' reqtffestsTaud in maf> y Instances he cannot avoid it), lio suffers accordingly. I am also, by many persons at home who fancy the Consul's offices to be a sinecure, mado an involuntary trustee of wayward youths and broken- down members of families, whoso cares and iliaicultles ore a source of no littlo anxiety as well as of houblcsomo correspondence. • ,„ > Mr. Archibald goes on to sav that at tjie time he took charge of tho Consulate at Now York, and for- Bome | time afterwards, the annual expenditure on the public j account for tho relict of distressed British subjects ex- ! cecded tho sum of £ 200. Tho Government having ; wisely determined to check an expenditure which would otherwise extend inimitably and grow into an abuse, he has rigidly carried- out their instructions, and grants relief on thus score only In a very few and ex- ceptional cases, tho amount now expended being not more than £ 30 a year. The necessary result, however, baa been, ho adds, an unavoidable expenditure on liiy ! own part to a larger amount than he can afford, THE STRIKE IN THE LONDON BUILDING TRADE. 9n Saturday morning the London carpenters carried their threat into execution by withdrawing en masse from the shops of Messrs. Brass, St. Luke's, and Jack- son and Shaw, Pimlico. At night the delegates* meotr ing, at the ' Brown Bear," inBloomsbury, was largely attended, and a considerable amount was received in support of the strike. It was reported that there was general unanimity among the men who had come out. Tho following afcetch of the " Builders' Strike," which may assume some magnitude, is by the " Special Reporter" of th? Daily Telegraph:— Saturday was the 1st of June, the day on which tho opera- ' lL°. c* rps" ters of I^ ndon had Intimated that they should I striko on bohalf of the nine hours system. They kept thoir word, and rather anticipated it. for tho flrst act of belli- i gerency really took placo on Friday evening. .... My first object of Inquiry had reference to the reason for selecting tho two firms which had been made scapegoats for j the trade at large. That was soon discovered. At a corner of the street there was a group of men pointed, out to mo as carpenters from other shops In the metropolis. They may havo been there out of personal curiosity, or, for aught I Imow aa representatives of the veiled authority which has decreed this rising. At all evonta, they were clear- headed in their view of the position, and quite communicative of their Ideas. Messrs. Brass, of St. Lukos, and Jackaon and Shaw, had , been singled out, they told me, because their contracts were tho heaviest new In progress. The Qrat has the | now Post Office In hand, and the second firm are responsible for tho llome Office at Whitehall, as weU aa for tha Midland U itcl at St Pancras The men had full confldenco In the abdity of their leaders to detect the vulnerable points In tho masters' armour. Aa to work actually going on, they can Judge pretty accurately for themselves, but they are prono to go further than that, and to believe In a reserve of largo coutracts which exist aa yet only on paper. One shrewd ob- server, who looked well ahead, asked me if I thought it was likely all these vacant allotments In tbe City were to bo left till the millennium In their present condition. Not wishing to prognosticate on a matter BO entirely within tbo province of the Aldermon and Common Councillors, I questioned him about the financial resourcea on which tho men were depending. Nobody possessed very definite infor- mation as to the actual atate of ( be union funds. It waa be- lieved that tho Amalgamated Society had a few thousands [ to the good, but that was not to be the mainstay of the move- ment There were to be leVlfeS enforced from the outset on the other trades, and one of a shilling had, It was said, been declared that morning among the masons. Men were certainly hovering about In the yard with red pass- books, who looked aa If they might be taking toll Such Inquiries as I addressed to the masons themsclvea did not in most cases elicit a strong expression of interest In tho carpenters' proceedings. It waa universally known, of course, that they had gon<- out, and that the nine hours a day was the head and front of their demands, but few of my informants havo been personal actors in the preliminary arrangements. Either they were not In the union, or they placed implicit trust In their representatives. At last I encountered a man who had shared in the negotiations which have been carried on alnco last February. Ho had been a member of the masons' deputation, which waa received , by tho misters before the presentation of the carpenters' memorial. The demand It made was substantially the same as that now at Issue. According to this delegate it was c/ urte. insly heard, and tho whole condition of tho trade was discussed in its bearing upon wages and profits. The In- terview, which lasted more than two hours, terminated " re- freshingly - and with good fellowship. It may have been by mere accident or from a chango of tactics among the union- ists that tho carpenters then stepped In. The masons with- drew Into the background ; but not till they had given such i notices as will enable them to strike on tho first of next montb, if they should not have been prevloualy locked out. When the carpenter' at St James's Hall reproached the master builders with refusing to meet them. It was not generally known to the public that the masona' delegates had already gone over the ground which It was asked to redlacuas. Whatever may be said in the ex- citement of stump oratory, the men who have observed for themselves such negotiations aa have been held do not complain of want of opportunities to state their case. They rather flatter themselves that It haa been made ao simple the masters cannot help understanding it, and that consequently, only one answer can be given to It . . . I Having exhausted what floating information waa to bo got in the yard I turned into tho counting- house for a change of standpoint Mr. Jaokaon, the aenlor member of the firm personally answered my Inquiries in a spirit not a whit leas frank then the men themselves hadahown. It was observable at onco how entirely as \ matter of business the question was taken up on both sides. Mr. Jackaon spoke simply of what the men had asked and how the masters had answered them, without any prejudgment elthvr as to unionism in general or bis own grievances m particular. It had not been for nothing that he had lived through all the strikes In the London building trade since 1844. His experience had taught him to view them philosophically and to make the moat of them. In the present Instance he thought that the men had not turned Thursday's conference to the best ac- count They sent delegates, hand- tied with instructions to obtain tho whole programme, and nothlngbut the programme The masters, he hinted, would have been pliable In respect of Increased pay, but they could not aee their way to the nine hours. As to their capability of resistance ho spoke forcibly hnt not In any way boaathigly. Oi^ ome polnta In their organ- ization he did not place mueh^ tth. Ihe Builders' Society Itself Is a rather antiquated weapon to fight battles of this kind with In character and origin it Is more- llko a social club than a union. When founded, more than forty years feo. It waa Intended for a semi- convivial, aeml- practlcal In- stitution. . . . When strikes commonced it waa the only defensivo organization available against them, and from that fact, it ha* derived the later character in which it reappears to- day. In confronting the operatic unions it atanda at a disadvantage In possessing no control, direct or Indirect, over the small builders. These, Instead of sympathising with tho giants in distress, endeavour to Improve the occa- sion of their absence from competition. But below a ! certain level In the trade each a danger fa neutralized by the intervention of the speculative builder. Ho is a ' different snbject altogether from the undertaker of hundred thousand pound Jobs. Ho Is more sparing of expenditure in wages as in everything else. His men, besides being coptont with less pay, are less Independent; fyr tliry never work togethor In such numbers aa to make unionism contagious. So considerable is the difference In cost of labour between a large shop and a small ono; that a sub- contractor can sometimes take his profit out of a price bi.- l<. w what the original contractor could do the work for with hla own men. The pressure of a strike la felt, there- I fore most severely. If not almost eicluslvely. by the colossal contractors. But tho drawback of being thus specially at the ! mercy of unloniata Is counteracted, in aomo degree, by tbe facility p< sseised for bringing every advance ot wages home to the publlt. Mr. Jackson'* account of the Improvement In wages during the past dozen or fifteen yean substantially agreed with what I learned aome time ago from the secretary of tho Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Jolnera. Naturally, he brought out rather more sharply tho llnea of contrast bo- tween then and now. Upto 1857, the general rate of pay In the building trade waa 30a per week of 60 hours, or Od. per hour, though the tlmo system waa not then recognised as auch. In that year the length of the working week waa reduced to 6SJ hours without any alteration ol wages. The Issue of tho compromise which resulted from tho contest ol 185^ 00 waa an advance of 3*., making the rate of pay 33a. per week ql GSJ hours. In 18C3 there waa a atrtiggle for another curtailment of time which brought down the work- ing week to 6CJ hours. In 1865 the hour system was forced upon tho trade with the Immediate effect of raising wages fully 2a. per woek. Where 33s. had been oarned formerly tbo new scale of 66J hours, at 7Jd. per hour, became equivalent to 31a. 3Jd. per wcok. The existing atandard of 8d. an hour, or 37s. 8d. per week, bak been in operation since May, 1860, when the last successful pronunciamiento took placo. From the employers' point of view, tho " nine hours at nine- pen ca" means five and a half houra per wcer leaa lobour with sevenpence a week more to pay for It. In- stead of 87 » . 8d. per week of 60J hours, the men demand 3Bs. 3d. per week of 61 houra. I received from Mr. Jackson's conversation an impression that the musters were not aangulno about realatlng tho money ad- vance, or indeed anxlona about doing so. This they regarded as a question more affeotlng Uio public than tho builders. They have learned fjfop> past experience of strikes that the price of labour may r( » o Indefinitely without Impairing tho demand for building.' If the 9d. an hour were now granted all rouud, it would give the men 60 per cent more wagea than they were earning prior to 1867. Roughly speaking, one- half of tho cost of building Is represented by wages paid out of tho buildora' pocket; ao that thla alono constitutes on Increase of 25per ccnt. on the gross cost to the public. But for tbo counteracting effect of Improved machinery which has been Introduced, London rwould now have been paying very much more for its house accommodation than It did Alteon years ago. ... Though movements of this kind Inconvenience them seriously, the master builders havo no objection whatever to labour raising Its price. It la the nine- hours system and tho unionist veto on overtime which perplex them. Fuclng theso facts, tboy are In the same difficulty against which the Newcastle Ironfoundera fought so desperately last winter. Thev deprecate tho idea that they intend to offer resistance out of sheer obstinacy, or in bohalf of thuir profits as capitalists. As Mr. JacUaon repeatedly admitted to me, Uicy know tho power of the men too well to engage in any Irritating or unnecessary conflict: they also under- stand better where their proflta come from than to discourago tho growth of well- paid, intelligent workmen. Ilut this htriko, like every other which has sprung out of tho Nine Hours Movement, la peculiar, Inasmuch as it places tho employer In the power of his employes, not qnly wljen thct are at work, but when they are not at workj rThey tay that thulr closlng- tlmo must ho lilt, and that, when they choose to stop, hla machinery, his hors » a. h| a foremen, his mailageraj lrlr derlta,^^ imffWtvH6T( Testablishment must atop othJr a^ witao'^ he'^^ fl^ t^^ Mt'ef ^ parently rcsiflved to ataud out ogalnst what they consider to be, for . tho present ot least, ah impracticable Uin& vatlon. Tho; conalderatlon of tactics has cost thbm ' adtiio anx- iety, but It lias revealed no milder nlleruntlva thou that which was adopted fn 1859. It mlglrt' be safd tlat they havo tho option of endeavouring to replace tho geceded car- renters without making all thereat of their workmen suffer. Mr. Jackson and hla friends are too familiar with theinfluenco of unionism to hope for anything from such half measures. Suppoto they locked out tho carpenters only, and attempted to find substitutes. In tho first place, they could not get them : certainly not from the provinces, and possibly not even from abroad. In the aeootid place, they could not keep them when they had got them. The esprit de corps which haa been'generated hy trides unions la now so power- ful, even among nou- unlonlats, that, without any re- sort to illoeal measures, it can be mado irresistible. - Tho - proceedings of Saturday morning were a good illustration: Perhaps not a half of the carpenters In Jackson and Shaw's shop i were aoclety men, but thoy came out, I believe, without an exception. The masters gather from auch indications that It is not Individuals, but the union they havo to deal with. In order, aa they aay, to " dis- tress the union funda," they therefore throw the greatest pos- sible strain upon them. This dictates a lock- out, not only of the carpenters, but of all the trades In league with them and Interested In their success. Besides, the masons have, by the action they took In February, acquired a right to atrlke If thoy chooso on the l8t of July, and thit might, through aomo turn of eventa In the interval, give a fresh handle against the employers. A lock- out ensures to the latter a minimum of direct loss, for, In closing their ahopa, they have to retain only their permanent staffs of foremen and others. In stopping worka they are protected from any liability for delay by " strike- clauses" expressly In- serted In their contracts, with a view to those contin- Eencloa. They do not oven lose interest on tho capital Hey have actually expended, for they can require pay- ment of it— or a large proportion of It— on architects' certificates. At those points they are not very vul- nerable. But tho consequences of passivity do not end there. Masters with Brobdlngnaglan establishments to maintain, and mammoth machines to feed, must be continually laying In atore of work. While they are hors de conxtat they cannot tender; they can make no provision for tho future. Unlesa London can d further building operations till they are free- handed again, competitors must take their placo. These will be the 8maU builders, on whom unlonlsta never press hard; In fact, they favour them as allies against the collossal contractor. They will, not be troubled about " tho nine hours at nlnepence," ao long as It Is desirable to keep the largest possible number of men off the union funds. Until heavy contracts begin to divergo into these aide channels, Iho Buildera' Society may not consider its poaition seriously menaced. Masters are evidently much less apprehensive about what wages they' may have to pay than anout their individual positions la the trade. It is impossible to predict what they might not do rather than miss work which they havo been accustomed to secure ; but it la cloar enough that they have steeled themselves against all minor risks and Inconveniences. The Master Builders' Association has not been slow to take up the gauntlet thrown down by the men who have turned out on strike from the Bhops and works of Messrs. Brass, Old- street, St. Luke's, and Messrs. Jackson and Shaw, Pimlico ( says the Daily News). A full meeting of the committee of the association was held on Monday afternoon at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen- street, Lincoln's- inn- fields, and after de- liberating with closed doors, as is their wont, for upwards of two hours, it was resolved " to convene a general meeting of the trade, and to recommend a general lock- out unless the workmen return to Messrs. Jacksonand Shaw and Messrs. Braas on the existing terms without delay." While the representatives of the masters were thus concerting a plan of future and immediate action, the men themselves were assembled at a neighbouring, i though muchles3imposing tavern— the " Brown Bear," Bloomsbury, and busy canvassing the progress they had already made. And here it may be stated, on the authority of Mr. Mathin, the secretary to the move- ment, that the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners are not the dictatore of the strike; but the blow is the result rather of an edict from a delega- tion conclave representing every branch of the operative building trades in the metropolis. The men as they arrived entered their names and ad- dresses, to the number of over 300, in the strike- book, which they will have to repeat from time to time till the struggle terminates, and then ascended to the club- room, a long, low- roofed, and now pain- fully crowded apartment, where a discussion was going on under the chairmanship of Mr. Hawkins, one of the delegate ® , upon various matters of detail requiring prompt decision. In due course the meeting was regularly informed of " what happened and was agreed upon at the gathering in the same place on Saturday last, and then a delegate communicated ' the opinion of counsel," who desired his name should be withheld, but not because he had given " advice gratis," that picketing waa now illegal, and that if there was any wish to " warn off" from the closed shops and jobs by means of placards, the boards must be borne on the shoulders of men who are neither in the trade nor directly concerned in the strike, Next there arose up at the extreme end of the room, a man, seemingly on the back of a companion, his head completely touching the ceiling, to com- plain that the men on the Highgate job of Jackson and Shaw, although non- society men, had been at work in a state of discontent all day, being utterly ignorant of what thd delegates wished them to do. He had, therefore, rushed hot haste after the dinner hour to notify this want of official intelligence. The Chairman expressed some surprise that these men Bbouia not have seen it reported m the newspapers that they were to " tuVn out," but suggested that the messenger should return to Highgate at once armed with a copy of the resolution passed on Saturday to that effect, with instructions to direct the men to strike forthwith. With some difficulty the messenger made his way to the table tb Secure the written authority, and retired in same way, waving aloft the document, amidst enthusiastic applause. Two deputations Were theri appointed to wait upon the " out- foremen" of Jackson and Shaw, who are in receipt of over 9d. the hour, to invite them to join their fellow- workmeii; and upon the men of similar standing in Brass's employ, btit who receive only 9& and under, to " inform" them that " unless they immediately came out " they would be ' blacked." Aftter that came up the very serious question of " picketing," which was calmly argn£ d out upon a motion " that no pickets should be placed upon any of the shops'or jobs from which the men had turned out," the supporters of this view contended that the objeot they were fighting for was too self- evident, too intelligible, to need such doubtful aid as pickets, and indulging the hope that keeping strictly within the law, ana " relying only Upon their own good cause and just and Bound arguments, they' would insure public support, and act far more favour- ably upon the concessional disposition of their masters. It will, however, be seen that the meeting was very nearly equally divided upon what wns called " this delicate point/' as a show of bands disclosed that there were 90 to 97 in favour of an amendment that pickets be placed at all the shops and jobs, but that the pickets bo allowed a discretion in their mode of aotiqn. The supporters of the original pronosi- ti6n, not being satisfied with this result," de- 1 mended a poll, which was taken by the one side returning to a spacious taproom below, and the other remaining, wher^ the nuiqbfuq were reversed— tl} ei; a, being 109 for the amendment and 113 against it, BO that the original motion waa carried, and no organized watcmng will De resorted to. An unsuccessful attempt waa then made to rescind a resolution previously come to forbidding the men on Btrike from accepting em- ployment in open shops within a radius of twelve miles of Charb'g- cross, only three hands being held up for the proposal; and after a vote of thanks to the chair- man the meeting was adjourned. Just as the men were dispersing they were hurriedly Summoned back to learn the nature of the resolution passed shortly before by the committee of the Masters' Afflociation. The previous proceedings had occasion- ally been somewhat noisy, but this announcement was mado in profound sileijce, ond Its grave and significant import appeared to bo thoroughly felt, though no ono betrayed any sign of want ox oonfideuce in ultimate suocess The operative painters are following the steps of tho carpontera and masons. A crowded delegate meeting was held on Saturday evening last nt tho " King's Head," Ebury- bridge, Pimlico, London, when resolu- tions, were unanimously adopted for sending in a memorial to the employers requesting the concession of nin'p hours per day, or 51 hours per week, and that the rate of payment De a minimum of 8.} d. per hour, the maximum to be fixed by mutual agreement between the workman and tho employer. An executive committeo wai appointed to carry out tho movement. Another meeting, with the same result, was held on Monday, at tho " Grey Hound " Tavern, KenningUai, > The reason why tho painters fix the minimum at SJ'tT. per hour instead of 9cL is that at the present time their woges are Jd. per hour less than the men angagad in tho other branches of tho building trade. A CONTRADICTION.— It waa tho observation or a foreign and puzzled spectator, that a Cricket Match. has, only just commenced when it, is all. " over."— IJTBD FOB " WHITE.— It is considered necessary, by General Chanzy's Committee, " to examine the capitulation of Sedan before a Court- Martial." Ons would Hay that this was crying over spilt milk, but that no_ tears are ehed about it ; aud, if there were, the fl. oid spilt and wept over would not be milk,— Punch, THE BREWERS AND THE LICENSING BILL. ( A deputation of brewers from Lancashire and York- shire waited upon Lord Kimberfyy on Monday, in Downing- street, London, to urge upon him the principal objections to the Intoxicating Liquors Licensing Billas amended in committee, and to sugeest Btill further modifications in certain clauses, and notably in Clause 29, which provides that after a third conviction the licence shall be taken away from the tenant, and it shall be discretionary with the magistrates to disqualify the premises. The other alterations suggested were less important; but at a preliminary meeting, whioh had been held at the " Bedford " Hotel, Covent- garden, and at which several- gentlemen were present who did not go in the deputation, it was stated that, though differing in detail, the whole of the brewers throughout the country were atrreed on the mahi point that clause 29 as it stands amended might be maae ta^ work very prejndicially to owners of property. ^ Sir Thomas Bazley, M. P-. introduced the deputation, which consisted of Messrs. D. J. Flattelev, W. Clowes, A. Woodhead, J. Oldham, and J. H. Twigg. of, the Manchester BreWere' Central Association ; J. Niylbr/ Halifax ; Jk H. Bentley, Leeds ; and Mr. Nash. Mr. Clowes, after speaking against the 29th clause, submitted the amendment arrival at by the deputation as fdllows:— If any licensed person on whose licence two convictions for offences against this Act have been recorded Is con- victed of any offence which Is directed" by this Act to bo recorded on his licence, the following consequences shall enaue— that Is to say:( I), he shall be disqualified for a term of five veara from thp date of such tWrd convic- tion from holding any licence, and When ttfo iticcesslvo occupiers shall have been so disqualified the licence shall bo forfeited, provided that when tho required notice of appeal shall have been given such disqualification or forfeiture shall not take effect tOl the appeal shall havo been withdrawn or heard and determined and conviction affirmed. ( 2.) Ihe premises In respect tit which the licenco wa3 granted may. If the Court having cognizance of the case in its discretion so thinks flt to order, be disqualified from receiving any licence for a term of two years from tho date of such forfeiture, provided that nothing In this section contained Shall prevent tho infliction by the Court of any pecuniary penalty or any term of imprisonment to which such licensed person would otherwise be liable, or shall pre- clude the Court from exercising any power given by any other section of this Act of disqualifying such licensed pjuson | or such premises for a longer period than the term mentioned • In this section. ... Lord Kimberley Baid he could not for a moment con- sent to adopt the amendment. It would eliminate ^ he. whole principle of the bilL Mr.. Clowes asked that after the second conviction- the magistrates should not record another if notice of J ejectment had been given. Lord Kimberley said he could not agree to this. He was willing that the offence should not count against ' the owner, but against the tenant it most certainly. ' ought He might add that the clause ipight be still further amended on the' third reading, but the principle he would never abandon. The Govern- ment had been forced into legislation,, by the mal- administration ofi the law, ond the tfade. rfnstoad of assisting them to frame a useful measure, opposed them at every point. In fact, he could see clearly that the owners Were determined to get out of air rtsjkmsiWlity1 whatever for their tenants, and to that extent Govern- ment certainly never would support theo^ - Modifica- tions might be made in certain clauses, but he might safely say- that in the direction they pointed out no further concessions would be granted, i lf: they . defeated this bill, which was far from being severe, it was for them to consider whether they might not force on themselves one Which might be very severe1. There was a crowing impression out of doors that they would havo no reform at all, and would submit to iltt restric- tion^, and he was convinced that they were not doing themselves any good. Th? . struggle plight, be a jong and difficult one, put he was sure they would be beaten in tho end, for there were thousands of reasonable men— quite apart from temperance agitators— who Were determined that some reasonable restrictions should be imposed. To give way to tho extent the de- putation asked, would be to throw up the bill alto- gether. • , •- ' JUL': 1 THREE MORE < DEPUTATIONS. 04 Tuesday, the Earl of Kimberiey received three deputations at the Colonial Office— viz,, the Wine ; Association of London and the Provinces; the wine and beer retailers of the metropolis and provincial tdtonS : and, lastly, persons' from towns in Lancashire and Yorkshire, who claiiped to represent the working men 1 jp the manufacturing districts. The first- named depti- . fatioh were concerned with what is known as the grocers' interest, and they represented that. < while heartily containing in the Government Bill, they feared lest restrictions should bei placed upon those who spld wine and spirit in connexion with other ' tWti^ s. The Earl of Kimberley said the, I) uke of Richmond propped that grocers and others who, Bold | wjn, a apd; fc spirit should have justices' licences, and be placed under the same regulations as publicans 5 bnt this pro- position the Government would resist to the utrqoet. Mr. Jacob Bright, M. P., in introducing, fche . second deputation, said it represented the Metropolitan and Provincial Association of Wine and Beer Retailers, who desired certain amendments in the bill. Mr/ Wakerley ( Manchester) asked that the endorsement o£ • certificates should be left to the discretion bf the " magistrates, as the making it compidsory had a ten- dency to confiscate their property. - The, EarJ, L< jf 1 ? , Kimfcerley said he could hold out no nope or any alterations Tbe suggestion - went to-- tlw-^ rirl- — ciple of the bill; they had taken out a number of ptlenceB, bnt they could not go further. As to sorvihg liquor in standard measures, the lair would remain the same, except to measures over half a pint, when it would be compulsory to give imp^ riid. measure. Anybody asking for a could not com- ' Elain if they did not get half . a/ pint, bnt if iihey asked, xr half a pint it would be a fraud to. jriye less than the half pint With regard to'" nScit storing1 ' liquor," no penalty would attach wheu it could ha . proved that the liquor was for domestic use of the publican, and the deputation would be placed on the same footing with regard to closing as the licensed , victuallers. Mr. Cjpeman urged that teetotallers should bo disqualified from acting as. justices for licensing purposes in the same way as " brewers wei'e at ' [ present, and that a convicted publfban should have'an 1 appeal to a jury. Tho Earl of Kimberley, in ^ ply to the first proposition, was afraid tha^ would not bo sanctioned. With respect to tbe latter, a jury could not be treated, as they would be too lenient It waa intended that the bill should come into operation as poon as it passed. A deputation of provincial working men from the towns of Manchester^ Bolton, Blackburn, L^ eds, Strat? port, and Sheffield was intredu « < r by Mr/' SheMwi* M. P., and Mr. Serjeant Simon, M. P. Mr. Sheridan said the deputation desired that the closing hour in large towns and rural pillages Bhpnld betfct samelia itt' r. r, the metropolis. It had'" been urged thatT- ondoji re-* quired the pubHchouses" kept open1 lonrtr tbaa'irttgfe towns in the ccruhtry, but he : cocgid? red tbnV that11. manufacturing districts, where men worked by. night as well as by day, hod n greater claim than the metropolis to that provision. Several members of thq deputation having expressed th^ ir* ^ rfetVs, the Earl of Kimberley, in reply, tread'Oitraete from' • magistrates' letters in different ttownp, sucb SO Man-< I Chester and Leeds, who complained of the restriotiajt r!. as to closing not bedng sufficiently aaveru Ho bo- , » lieved that the majority of working men Wore favour-. able to the proposed restriction in that respect r Ho disagreed'with the deputation in thinking- flut it would be a great hardship for mt. mbers. uf Unitit ond friendly; societfCi}[ tp. Dadeprive*!. of ofcfr llo'dpi,; ljut,,,,,,. it was hover Intended that they phoulaw, timed', out .. - of the phbliahouBtf it that hour. Ad'Vo x^' did'trades1 ' . there was a clause to meet their convenieince, and- tv • should the magistrates nob uxereis^. tho pow « r, , tfu< q ;' ? would bo tbo duty of tho. Government to, btep m a^ i . , sanction tBe Opening of pnhho- bdusQS where n.- cess- iry for refridling workmen engaged in consMcmmo numbtrsiai a " bade or cialling." The deputation than. 1 witlulr^ v. •• • - ^ THE ' SACRED WEDNESDAY. Alotit X made'and Question put. " That thin House ( To r^/ ounv or cr Wednesday, UisiOth eJSTay.) ... q - « " AWOCRN o'er Wednesday? Wherefore ad1!* » " That we may to the Bjrby go. 1 pn Wednesday little e'er ffif j on ; fniat day's almost a dies noil." Wednesday a dies noo. lndeed I '- • 1 Tho only day that you cohcede To crotchet- mongers. Throw away Would you your weekly All- Foola'- DayT"— Punch. FOB THE NONCE.— Immediately it waa per- ceived whose horse had won the Derby, tho lino of carriages round tho Couriio btfw jne known asSavillo Row."— Punch, THE FALMOUTH & PENKYN WEEKLY TIMES. PARLIAMENT. CUTTINGS FBOM AMERICAN PAPERS. A Connecticut editor cSer* to vaccinate, few tf chirr-. xU oew dbseriben to hfc paper. MB. M- CjLrtT, tbo IT tic* nnrlfrw, has taken to poetry. Aadye* there srepccple exposed to capttal ' A Californian hunter, who went to « miles to a place « V- tn » * u nitattfal. fecial that be fcs. 1 bmrht a box at r . Hi' )-. Wl U pcrcux^ aa cape. He retained heme In divert. An low* man recently died frc* n rwalkming a rr> cket- knife sr> i Injurious oeilWl trratoeat combined. He art along r- rr r. v U kr; u the fcufe « u closed: tat when the dxt * fir; tim opening iv Urine it UUrd him. " Wild Dare." a Minnesota athlete, challenges Weefaa. the " walkM," to tramp round the wcrid, for the pc^ citrtia chirr; : ehlp. A correspondent is ungracious enough to rwnark that Aa- fian la- llcs were they stttecoed to So hanged to- BCTTW, would arte ai their Snt que;.: n, " Hare I ahaag- iaxdreu?" Earl GjmmtZU w* T .. A charitable Detroit man in America vnt a boodle of cast- off oloCilac to tlie burnt- out victims from the WU- o: r. j! a prairie fires ; he revived from one of toe sufferers th.* following :—" The o. mmltty » : in fir in.-. nnt othT things, wat he called a pare of rant*, and ' t « c. r: M mxke no put ram to Year ' em. I found your came and were jou lived In one of the poklts. My wife laffed so nh- n I showed ' ea to her, that 1 tbotshe would hare a couipthin fit. She wants to no if there lire* and bretoes a man whobas Iegi no blgrer thin that. She aed If there was, he orter be taken np fur' » irric » ) fvrhavlnz no vUible means of rapport. I ojnldnt K'era on my rides! boy, eo I wed " em for pun- cases. If you e another par? to spire, my wife would Uko t-> get ' em to l>. n-- up by tbecld* of U> » flre- plase to keep the tonjs in." EPITOME OF NEWS, BRITISH SSU FOBEIGn. THE DEATH OF A " MAN OF HAKE.' THE MARKETS. ma usi Bei feat LdtherH « rllsJ » aty* sOorerc=# r w r :* Csil- U -. tutateadBl to tori- ie tbe CLSISM ia tbe TRR » « J I*-* rt3 « to AVOID recrtal Bst-^ s. U dec^ rtd teg Her UsJ- siy's " Tct—>•- 1 bed ro CSFRTDCRBCATOOBRIASHCOCGBXFC> « ; IADATLS- T « * ITR, TRR. TTVLTI the iBclai Milil 1 b " 1 ud ed toe I- - irect C .1 oa Tiwy WTW ato> w » » Tfd kjtoe fectecd sfi Of \ t- Irrcj Qiar Ea^ bsaafcl Am « leaa satorrillea U> tbsi toe C^- zj wtre OI the Trn'j » Ur » d by lL be added that Her Vi'- Jty's GereraL*-= t wTtW itaad better deface tbe wnrid sbx^ l toe Treaiy fail to too gro « ad— wtli was sat yet eestate— U they exh JUU-: rrery ceoeOlo means ol srrirlr^ st s sal'ifa. f? ry ccnc:^ After the decUrxttoo be BMd* last rreit too pnoent vote of was UDCCCSSUT aad inJadJdoDj. and w-,-^, 1 throw Icmeaae icafhCitr * po « the B - aoe. 11 toe Grrrrsaoist w « etnraed out oi oOem a week after tbe T.- taty vuHicd to he weuld not ntter asb » le w . rd oI cncpiaiak but be defeated a COCTM which WO= M deitr > toe caly cbacee of malr. UJn.' r? tbe Treaty, which " uld enveo- m UK f— Ifcw b^ ween the two countries If It failed, andwhlrb ha i been by ImpUeaUou eondemn^ l by the leader Of too OPTCUUOO lu tie other House. Eeal o-. ura^ e wu si , » n tj a dtt^ rmliatka DOC to giro op ' ne J ; of tbe dimity sad hcr - r of tbe o- untry, whBe aU Irritatlaj ex- preaalns sad reeeluttaee were avtided. • tfUr expressions of « p< ckMs fr m Lord Grey, Lard Stratford deKcdcUffe, L- rd iHrby, snu t^ srd Klmbeiley, tori Stoon ssked wh « tber It was wise or patriotic to inter- pose at ttls critical nv- atent and tie down the Go- term. ; nt by a Irv >. f n ssktes the lilted . « tavt to do that wtiich Mr. Duraell hsdsUt^ lat Manrbesterlt was Impossible lor UeiTesif « ut to agree to. Del'milnghimself aealnULord 9a: u Virj'stanu'. sfor not ha ringtakeaapreviocs share In these dlscivi r s, hesaldbehad t- een andwasstlB. deternir. e 1 that no word ib- c d fall lira tlm to Impair toe possibility of friendly settlement. Oariaj pointed out certain con- tradictions in previous speec.'-. ea, Le wan- ly d « nle< l that tbe Br. tl'h ComTnlsxloutrsW knowingly emp'oyed Isngtuss admlttitrt the Indirect Claim with a private understands2 that th'. vi Claim* were cot to be nro- vbt forward. It would neither havo been safe nor judicable to rest our Case oa such tn mden- taiiir;, snl the Claims were. In the opinion of the C mmlsakmera, exdfuded by the fair InteTpretsfn of the Treaty. TbotJovemment bad de- clared that it was net their Intention that these Claims should be submitted to Arbitration. If their lordships had DO Confidence In this declaration they would do better to pas a vote of No Confidence. To s* ree to too Besolntion, on tho other hand, would only relieve the Government from their present reap ; ciiL! Iity, and transfer It to thelrlorlihlps. The dlsmx » fcxi was oondnne. 1 by Lord Malmcsbury, L" r J westbury, Lord E/ scbury, end LoTd Calms, after wh ch the L/. rd Chancellor moved the * dj , urnment of the debate. The Opposition appeared to wi » h to make too division 011 tho adjournment a tr. ai of strength, and the motion for adj > uni- ment was on a division uecitiTed by a majority of the Not Contents being 1!"., snd the Contents 83. Lord Klnnalrd, on the pioa that some of the speakers had i> een discussing tlio Treaty, and not Lord EuneU's motion, then moved tho adjournment of the Douse, whewupon tho Duke of Kl'hmond gave way, and the debute was adjourned until Thursday. Their lordship* adjourned shortly after one. Tho Hons © of Commons had Its first Morning Silling on Tuesday to forward the Committee on the Scotch Education BilL Clause 1 — the Definition Clause— was agreed to without further discission, but Clauses 2 and 0, which r « - late to salaries and dntl » s of the Scotch Education D pertinent were iioetpon-. d until tho Lord Advocate has brought up his ichemo for constituting tho Scotclf Docai Board or Ctanribstan. The greater part of tho ilttlFg was occupied in discussing nn amendment to Clause 4 ( Election of School Boards), moved by Mr. Gordon, who de- ibedto eicspt 1 toe existing » arl » h sohooU from tho norr ulmlnistration, unte's lliero arc proved educational ocQ- ucies. Tho J>. rd Advocate strongly opposed the amend- ment, Chiefly on theground that it would make Itlmp. ssiblo to establish an uniform syitcm of education. In too end thi ttnendment was negatived by 222 to 177, and the clauso was ifcoecd to. At Clause 6 the Committee was adjourned until l} tiur » day. ' , , The flilrd reading of tho bill perpetuating the Act pwed is ISfO to fa.: illt- tto the k- isfjfrmUen of Bishops was opposed Ify Mr. Dickinson, who mov. d that It bo read a third timo • fthis day threo months." Mr. Gladstone defended tho bill, thd, after some obscrratlons from Mr. Kinnaixd, the debate itood adjourned at tcvcn o'clock. , Tho Evening Sitting wis devoted to tho consideration of • srious nig!; e » tIons for facilitating tho progress of business m the HOUS- J. There wore 12 or 1 » Resolutions on the paper. Mr. Hnghcs obtained leavo to bring in a BUI to amend tho Caw relating to Hotting. Tho altos for Public WonWp and Schools Bill was con- sidered in Committee, several oHwr Bills wero forwarded a itago, slid the House adjourned st flvo minutes put 2 o'clock. Reforring to the death of a distingnlihcd politician, tho Daily So a pays tho following tribute to his memory :— By tho death of tho Hon. John San'ifield Mac- donald, Canada loses a man of mark ar. d influence, lie watt a leadur in political life for nearly a quarter of ti century. Prior to Confederation, ho was Premier of Upper Canada for two years. After tho more im- portant provinci s wore merged into the Dominion of Canada, Mr. Sandfield Macdonald becamothe head of tbo Government of Ontario, while also oc- dupyinK a « cat in the Dominion House of Com- mons*. As Premier <> f tho Local Administration, he had 4n exceptionally difficult tusk to discharge. Unlike other Itgis lative bodies in the British dependencies, the Legiftlatcro of Ontario consists of a single Chamber. ' I'hls innovation upon what was considered as consti- tutional routine excited tho apprehensions of croak era. They predicted that, in absence of a Second Chamber, fcgiiilatton would either be futile or foolish ; that the inciter portion of each i e » ion would bo wasted in un- doing or amending tho work of the preceding one^ and that orderly and rational administration would bo wholly impossible. To tho astuteness and strong nmon seme of tho late Mr. Sandfield Mac- ild may be attributed the entire disappointment of the prophets of evil. Ho had tho merit of prov- ing conclusively that, in oonditionB such as these which existed in Canada, a ringlo Chamber can Legislate ad- vnntnycouslr, prudently, and economically. What chiefly distinguished him as Premier in the Ontario Government wai nn cconomy in expenditure of the Aost rigid sort. He was as careful of the public money as uf his own. Even Mr. Lowe might have taken hints from him in cheeee paring. His Government habi- tually had a handsome surplus. Purely local reasons L- d to the defeat, and con- cquent resignation, of his Jliniatiy aboutthe beginning of this, year. Born in 1812, Mr. Sandfield Macdonald has pat.- td away in the full - rigour of his powers. To the great, yet young, Do- mini > ft his death i 1 emphatically a loss; while to the, rising statesmen of Canada his career is fraught with lessons which they piay usefully lay to heart. The sterling " fipnghtnes and directness of character for which Mr. Sandflcld Macdonald wan distinguished, are qualitie 1 which ensure for him a high placO and a lasting memory among the best and ablest men of his THE LATE LORD DALLING AND THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON. In it* obituary notico of Lord Dalling and Bulwer The Tirna quotes an < xtract from one of the last letters of tho deceased diplomatist, dated the 17th of Feb., 1872, which has a melancholy interest in the present conjuncture of affairs. Speaking of the unfortunate Ehrnseology of tho Treaty of Washington, and remark- that it was a marvel to him how the negotiators of the Treaty could have introduced into such a docu- ment the term " growing out of"— a term " which would hardly occur to any one but a market gardener"— Lord Dallin? continues:—" As to the • onfidence displayed to American statesmen, when I had to make a treaty with them I took the trouble of going over all their own treaties, and in important passages I only used such words ns they had used in the « n « e in which they had used them. Then, when they b « an their usual dispute*? about their interpretation, Iquoted th- 4r own authority. All their own newspaper* acknowledged I was right, and that I had outwitted Clayton, who died, they said, in consequence." It is ( continues the Pali Mall GazetU), as n.< Tii. u remark*, a comfort to think that if the supplemental treaty should pan. neither General Grant, nor Mr. Fish, nor General Schenck is likely to die of mortification at having be « n outwitted by cur diplomatic*-*. Lord Dalling. however, was fwtunato in having his lot cast in another age of diplomacy, and in having negotiated treaties before the days of *' understanding~ " leas accurate forms of expression. Death of a cestexariajt.— Tho death is an- nounced of » Mrs. Sarah Bowen at Haverfordwest, • who had, it is stated, attained the ace of nearly 102 years. Mr*. Bowen was bait » the ninth year of the reifu of Kin? Georgeiil, during the shrievalty of Thomas Skynae, of Vavncr. The' deceased lady fired under the rtigw of 00 fewer than £* ur English Mon- arch*. She er; -. - i a rercarkahle degree of health, ani retained the toll poeeesion of all her faculties ua-. tfl within a few xacatbs of her death. At the sge of 100 years she was able to take her daily walk and beat- her share in the duties cf the household with an adirity that was remarkable at her extreme a^ o. The Sportsman's forecast fcr the Derby was, Cre- te 0 rue, J, yaccn's Messenger, 1, Makeshift colt, 3!" There are now fire stage coaches running daily out of London. The death is announced of the Prussian General Heldenstein, who directed the bombardment of Strasburg. The Levant Times says that Serkis Bey, the Sultan's architect, has been raised to the rank of bala, a high grade held by very few Christian functionaries. Mr. Spurgeon, it is said, is quite willing, if asked, to stand for Lambeth, and to go in for Parliamentary life, iDco Mr. SUalL Tho brusbmakers of Sheffield have, through their union, demanded a considerable incrcasa of pay, which the employers havo granted without opposition. Mr. Y. Macdonald, of the firm of Young and Macdonrid, mlllowners. Dun lee, was killed on Monday by his gun unexpectedly going off. Ho had been out shooting wBil fowl near his residence on the beach. In a letter dated May 30, the Due d'Aumale defends his remarks on the tricolour. " I believo," ha writes, " I have remained f.- Uthf'-. i to the tradition of my ancestors, in si caking as I did of the flag of France." The Etonians, on Tuesday celebrated, in the cus- tomer)- manner, tho birthday of George III. The delivery of speeches In the Ppper School was followed by the pro- cession of boats, and tho festivities closed with 4 display of fireworks. The third grand National Exhibition of sporting and other dogs was opened at l; he Crystkl Palace on Tuesday. It is probably one of the largest and most complete ever hold, and comprises nearly 1,200 entries of all kinds. ! On- Slonday night the experiment of displaying a lliht on the clock torrerof tho Now Palaco at Westminster wis tried for the llrst time. It was purely experimental, and to far appeared to bo successful. From tho Atbenicum Club it appeared like a hybrid between a comet and e moon. The returns of tho emigration officers show that dur-. ink tho pastmonth no ( ewer than 3J, 003 persons sailed irom the Mersoy to various parts of tho world, but chiefly to th « United States. This Is an Increase of 4,754 as compared with the same month last year. Tho Bromfgrovo nailers have decided to ask for an advance of 20 percent on too present prices They obtained 10 per cent, advance last November ; bnt this they say is ab- sorbed by the higher price of coal and breer-' S used lo nail miKiog. They have formed a union and enrolled several hondreds as members. Mr. Horace Greeley, in a letter accepting the candidature for tho Presidency, says that If olected ho will bo th'i representative not of n party but of tho people. He pro- ceeds to urge that tho dll''<- ot> c<\ J- between North and South should eeaso to exist, and that the " bloody gulf " which his to long divided them should be bridged over with friend- ship. For au assault arising out of a trade combination two workmen were on Tuesday - enteiico 1 e. ich to a month's im- prisonment with bard Libonr by the Greenwich police mn- gbtr » te. lhe carrying out oi tho punishment wa*, howover, postponed for a fortnight, In o der to ascertain whether any furth. jr violonco will bo attempted in the interval. Among the names of tho gentlemen who passed the reccnt examinations tn Hindu and Mahomedan law and tho law s in foroe in British India, hold by tho Council of Legal Education in Lincoln's inn- hall for admission to tbo Bar, was that of Mohammed Wuhldudtlin, o prince of the Mysore family, one of the most powerful and Influential Mahomcdan families in India. Ho is stated to bo the grandson of tho famous Tippoo Sultan., Tho Committee of the Persian Famine Fund met at tho Mansion- house, Loudon, on Tuesday afternoon, when it was announced that the total subscriptions amounted to £ 18,500, of which' £ 15,600 hail been transmitted to the sufferers. To this tho avaiiablo balance was nowadded. Tele- grams received from Persia state that there Is a prospect of a good harvest, - uid the Committee hope to close their labours about tho end of July. . A hutuerouidy attended meeting of tho Christian § iowledge Society was held in London, on Tuesday aftcr- on to consider the expediency of granting £ 5,000 for the o'eflt of the Irish Church. The " previous question" was, wcver, strongly supported on the ground that there was a. reason for delay in the uncertainty respecting somo of the doctrines of the Irish Church, % nd after a long and animated discussion, the proposition was shelved by a majority of 90 toec. Tho Duko of Edingburgh arrived in Kingstown harbour on Tuesday morning, on board the steamer OalaUa, and was welcomed by tho Lord Lieutenant. Tho Town Com missioners of Kingstown presented an address. In reply t « which his Roynl Highness expressed his appreciation of tlio maimer in which ho liad Ween received. A special train con- veyed the party to Weitland- row Station, where tho Lord Mayor asd Corporation of Dublin wero In waiting, after which the Duko proceeded to the Viceregal Lodgo. A Committee of the French Assembly was elected on Tuesday to examine tho Budget for next year. Tho Com- mittee numbers 30 members, 23 of whom are Free Traders and tho rest Protectionists. M. Rouher, who was elected, spoke against the taxation of raw materials, and M. Jules Havre, In expressing the same view maintained that such taxation would be unproductive, and would alienate Franco from foreign Powers. The wheats are looking pretty well in Norfolk. On some of the cold nndroined clays they look, perhaps, a little sickly, hut, upon tht whole, the aspect of affairs is by no m » ans unfavourable. On the warm lands the later sown Uarleys are looking well snd are of good colour, but on the h'. avy soils and cold lands the barley crop Is weak and patchy. Tho^ hsy and root crops will be generally good this year to I Eight mills closed on Saturday in Belfast; thoy cm- Sojed 12,000 workers, and contained 183,000 spindles. There a gross total of 470,000 spindles In Belfast. About 11 millc, representing about £ 00,000 spindles, will close dnrlcg the present week should no arrangement between the mlll- ownen and the workers bo come to, and then fuUy tw « - tbirds of all the mills In Belfast will be cloied. In tho week follow- Big there will be only live mills employed out of a total of 42. ' Some further particulars of tho fearful cyclone at Msdras are published in the Indian papers, which show that toe flrst reports were by no means exonerated. Thirteen European snd six native sailors lost their lives. At Vellore, about aO miles from Madras, much damage was also done by floods, as already announced by teiesraph. The total loss of life had not been ascertained: hut the Had rat AUunaum says it was not so great as at first reported. • Sir Francis Goldsmid has sent Mrs. William Grey ( ho munificent donation bf £ 100 for toe Natknal Union for Improving tbe Education of Women. Mia. Grey wished to toskc over some portion of this sum to her Camden- town Scho- Is Fund, to which Lady Goldsmid had at toe ssme time sent £- 5: but Sir Francis refined, on tbe ground that, riven in one som. It might induce others to subscribo tho Same amount. ' The revenue returns issued en Tuesday show that thurevenue between tbe 1st April and Saturday last amoanted to £ 11.'-(. 311, ss compared with £ 11,230,5M tut year Tbe receipts sre derived as follows:— From customs, iUU23 CvO : excise, £ 3.005, CW ; stamps. £ 1.711,060 ; taxes, £ 2ad. OO : income tax, £ 1.332,000: Pott OOce. £ 100,000; telegraph service, £ 50.000; crown lands, £ 65,000; miscel- laneous, £ 1.141211. Tbe payments In the same period amounted to£ 11.505^ 21. as compared with£ lif30 The bal'ice In the iunk oi E- s! and last Saturday was £ 7,064. Wi, and in that ol Ireland. £ 1. S5 « , 57L Last week the mortality in Loudon and 20 other Isrge towns was at tbe rate of £ 1 deaths annually to every l. flOO peraonr estimated to be living. In the metropolis • 3; Mrtfir end l. iltf deaths were registered, the former baring be** « • and tae latter 72 below the average. Thirty- Seven persons die- l frcm small- pax. Li from aesslfs, 18 from ecsrlet fever. U frcm diphtheria, 71 from whooping- oouxh, 13 from different forms cf fevsr ( of which 3 were certified ss typims, 13 as enteric or typhoid, and It as simple ecntinu- d tevsrX snd 15 from diaxrtcrx. SouB- pox showed a decline, while tbe mortaJty frca measles, diphtheria, fever, sad disrTtjs showed an Increase. The S . « •-.- : - - n—' i tells of the arrival Yn thai C.-. t ,: ir..-.~ tT 1: v. » cr. bcs ssa- benis; bere of Trie Ekiii Gz: ru « » vj ii :. « rcm-> a? ed that H. ILH. JPTlr - Arthur » Ulj la OA 1- u:- TT. F- ILA, at F* ii- » war, as se-; - J capta :. at ivt cV: M of tL< ytir. " Th » Prince of W.\ lf Kicked the Duke ITamil- 100* 1 bone f .- the trr- rf> l> .-' y. Ha bet for SCO ! csl » was with tbe Duke l" Aaz -. — w eaitcbcs toe D- k.- by that H IT St* rvr » > AN 1 fnrtr- « * ht of a hand of Prussian Guards. :! 1-; t'e r^ 7er><' s e.- jurtette coeapaay, sailed from S.-. uthaoiptoa oa Tuesday u tte iJWsafoc toe Uoitoa - musical festival. On M — d\ T th « s acnuil exhlbMan cf the Bath and TTeit of E r. i \ tr: -. isuril c: ty was at Dor- chester. inn;< lU - n for and Uaplen- e^ U ex- ceeds that if p.< .: - i jean An Aberdeen lady, who had been exocedirgly an- ncye I by Uwrn who rs- ; st her d jor bell an 1 then ran a « » y. fljJly set a trap for tteni by which a pan of w » ter was to be stilt upon the next per; 3 w^ o rang the bell. In a few miixit. s her pastor ca'Ied and was baptised. Two friend* from two d Cerrot Scotch churches but of one dti. omlnatkc, met the other day. snd dlacuueJ lhe preaching of their respeottr* raj'ora. " Your preacher tues toe llcas of other men, * said ene. i you wbh your past r would do the simef was the sljnlflcant response. A dealer in old books in London occasions a good deal of amnsemr. it to « lio lns « ct his stock br tho c- jri us Ia'- els which he attaches to different works. What, for instance, would Dr. Johnson say to the following? •• Landun. and how ts see hit ;" and another labelled " Lelves of they I'oayta— price art a crown." The steamer Kort't'tmbcrlcm'i, belonging to Messrs. Money " Wlgmm an l Son « . which left Melb ume on the tS'. h March, for Englsnd, via thr. c » pe of Good Dope, arriwd off St. Catherine* Point, Isle of Wicht. on the 1st inst.. after a splendid passage of 04 days. She brings < 9,500 ounces of gold- Statistics have been compile.! from which it appears toatdurln; the first four months of ISTlthe amount of money sought to be raised for new loans, banks, and Industrial undertakings brought out in England, America, and on too continent was about £ 10^, 000,000. St. Vincent, Cape Veid Islaads, cannot bo a very captivating place, 1 the description given of It by a traveller be true. Ho says It is " a groat brown cinder, without vegetitlon, without society, wiUio. it comfort, containing no- tbinr but a lot of sharks and niggers, under too special protection ef ol.' Nick." To express his diV'ntisfaction at the dfnouement of a play which had been acted in a Russian mine- owners private theatre, where the heroine in his opinion had been married to the wrong person, tho mine- owner stopped the perform- ance. sent for tho village priest, and forced tho hero aud heroine to be actually joined together In matrimony 1 A drumming match between Major William Novans, Of Chicago. I1L, and Mr. J. W. Watts, ex- Drum Major of tho 11th U. S. Infantry, for tho U. S. Championship and 5' 0 dollars, came olf at Burlington Hall, Chicago, three weeks since, before an audience of about 500. Major Nevans was declared toe victor by 61 to 21 points. On Saturday, at Bolton, a prisoner attempted to commit suicide oy cutting his throat with a knife whllo his case was being Investigated by tho magistrates. Tho persons in the court were much shocked by the spectacle, and much forco had to be used to restrain tho unfortunate man, who was evidently labouring under dtiiriutn tremens Tho Tsttd* Mercury rays the announcement of a rise in the price of cool has led to a general movement on tho part of tho colliers of Leeds and Metliley districts in support of an application for an advance of wages. In tho cas^ ol the Leeds colliers a rise of 22} per cent, is demanded, whilo tho Methley men rcqneit an advance of Sd. per ton, Sd. per yard on all straight work, Sd. on aU packing, and an advanco upon by work in proportion. The arbitrators appointed to decido tho disputes be- tween the master builders of Ipswich and the Ipswich Labour League made their report on Monday, and declare that the men shall work fifty- six hours and a half per wock, leaving oil on Saturdays at one: the mechanics to bo paid a penny per hour more, and tho labourers three farthings per hour more. This to bo independent of overtime. A curious discovery has been made at tho Charter- house, London, In the sliapo of an autograph of Sir Henry Havelock when a boy at that school. It his on It the dato of his leaving, and was probably pushed by his own hands behind the wainscot of his cupboard or locker, where tho mice and rats have very kindly and considerately spared it for upwards of half a century. On Monday, at the 1 Titrh Court of Justiciary, tho Lord Justice Clcr, K and Lard Jorvlswo" do on tho ffpiich, James Qlniuu, carter, was charged with tho murdor of Lotaisa Punlie on the morning of Sunday, tho 24th of March, In Queen's Park, Edinburgh. From tho evidence It appeared tli^ it there were no fewer than 100 wounds on the body. Tho Jup' returned a verdict of " Guilty of culpible homiclue," and tho Judges sentenced GlossaU to 15 years' peual servitude. Orders of Her Majesty in Council are published in thi Gaxotte of tho 31tt of May, 1873, sanctioning by- laws for the compnlsorv attendance of children at school, made with the approval of the Education Department, under tho 71th section of tho Elementary Education Act, 1870. by the School Boards of Ashchurch ( Gloucester), Llanrwet ( Denbighshire), Hanslope ( Buckinghamshire) Norwich, Dolgelly, ( Merioneth- shire), Potter Heigham ( Norfolk), and Llanllylm ( Carnarvon- hire). We regret to learn by a telegram from Triesto that Mr. Charles Lover died there suddenly on Satarday afternoon from disease of tlio heart Mr. Lover was 03 years of age, having been bom in 1E09. He was, ns is well kuown, an Ir rhir. au by birth, though educated at Cambridge) and Giittlngen. He wan appointed by Lord Derby Vice- consul at Spczzia in 1858, and was transferred to Trieste in 1807. Any person may tako gold df not less than standard flnene'ss to tho Mint, and the Mint li bound to return for it an equivalent in coin. Practically, however, tho Bank of Edgland is tho only " importer" of gold bullion, because tho owners of Ingots can readily rcaliso their valuo by selling them to the bank, under tho Bank Charter Act of 1844, at JC3 17S. Od. per ounce. The Mint authorities allow three- halfpence an onnco more than this: but thou the delay in colnln?. and the piynientin sovereigtm instead of In notes, are suflldent usually to counterbalance tho small advantage. However, tho Bank of England makesa profit of about £ 2,000 in each million by this threc- holfpenco per ounco. At Havre, a few nights back, a strange accident tobk placo during tho performance at tho theatre of tho opera La Jutes. The horse ridden by the actor representing the Emperor Slgismund, frightened by the muilc, shied and thre- v its rider, without, howuver, causing him any serious iojury. Tlio utmost confusion reigned upon the stago, tho " tup.- rs" rushing away in all directions, and oven seeking • belter in tho boxes, whllo tlio musicians of tho orchestra sought safety in precipitate flight. Happily, no harm was done, the unruly animal was toon calmed, and tbo per- formance continued without farther incident. The Guardians of St. Marylobone havo agreed to coptlnuo tho usoof Australian meat in the workhouse. Tho mauter, Mr. Dougtas, had reported to the house committee ' thfit the meat was good and its use economical, and ho ro- commcoded that It should bo continued, oven though many of- the Inmates were prejudiced against it. Mr. NorthaU Laurie, a guardian, and, as a Middlesex magistrate, chair- man of tho Hunwcll Lunatic Asylum, informed tho Guardians at their last meeting that this meat was largely used at that establishment: and Mr. Edmund Boulnois, tho chairman of tbe parish schools at Southall, stated that It was in uso there. A number of tho tenants on tho Tichborne estates in , Hnmp « hlro havo sent us ( The Times) a Utter, In which thoy express a desire that there should l> o no misunderstanding as to what has occurred between them and the Claimant, they lay they " wero delighted to receive Sir Koger Tich- borno at Alresford on tho 14th of May last," and that they wera " proudand happy to find ho had responded to their invitation to come among them again." Thoy add that they " were present on that memorable occasion to welcome him back after his unjtist, unfair, and cruel Incarceration of 52 days in Newgate gaoL" [ Then follows the mimes of tho tenants.] Chi Saturday afternoon a demonstration of tho Trade Societies of Manchester wa » held In favour of tho, repeal of the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Nino Honrs BilL A pr. cession, comprising 7,00) delegates from different parts of too country, passed tbrongh tho principal streets, and io the evening held amass meeting in the Greet Hall, at the Pomona Gardens. There resolutions were passed protesting against the penal clauses of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, as plscln~ tlio working classes in a worse position affccting their liberties than did tho old combination laws, pledging the working classes not to rest satisfied until tbe obnoxious clauses of that Act thall have been uncondi- tionally repealed, sympathising with tbe overworkedchUdren and women lnfsctorl's, and pledging toe operative classes to support Mr. Montielja's ! A hours KUL There was sold at nn auction in Paris last week a Worn yellow ple: e of coirv pepcr reprwentlng a paid bni, signed *- Moliiie." Tho poet- comedian bad been with his co- r. piny to Saint Germain for the purpose ef giving a few select representations In honour of the Saint Hubert or great huntsman day. Tho bill ststes that tbo cost of Uvlng fer him ana his actors during five days amounted to the sum of 440 francs. It bears the date of the Uto November, 1*! 8. At tho same sale, th^ ro was sold sn autograph fable of La F< utain-. entitled " L'Hultre et Its FUideanL" Below are the foBowlcz words addressed by tbe poet to his friend Msncroix:—" I have three other fables on the stocks I have been rewriting ' Le Gland' and ' La Cltroallle." Ills was knocked down for ICS franca. On Monday the eldest daughter of his Excellency M~ nmi Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at toe Court of St James's, wss married to Mr. Warner- Heriot. brother of LadrWentworth. atSt. Panl'sChorch. Knlshttbridge Most of the leading members of toe fcrelsn diplomatic bedy were pre- sent. and many of Her Majesty's Ministers, indndlng Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Lowe, and Mr. Goscbeo. Tbe marriage ser- vice was perf armed by the Bishop of Winchester SAkted by tte Hon. and Bev Eobert Lid dell. Incumbent of St Paul's. At the conclusion of the Chareh of England ceremonial toe bridal party adJisraed to toe Turkish Zmbossy in fcryan- ston- square, where the marriace was solemnised according to the rites of the Greek Church by the Archimandrite Nar- Oira Mcrphinos. of tbe Greek Cnurch. Loadoa- waH After r" JrWried pair left toe Zo taut tor Porta " Dolly Varden ~ tcuff is the latest luxury out A cvvnpaay is ctaniar oot to manufacture " cve- trelUh. e pm- cotton," lavutot Mt ruasboa. Tbe well- known ltorapsrtist crxaa, the has beca allowed to reappear la rari*. Growing rear.* tn {•> < h water muswds Vave been found in tit Lath canal, which Is t betos eleasad. Ae- ordtac to Agwix, man existed upon this earth cr h- cdnd and filtj thocsaad years Ue a g. vd The Westminster Gazette « ays -" It is reported 00 ( ro--> l » u « h ntjLthst the eldest sou of one of our roost ln- r , tlal duke* is about to be rKelvtd lalo the E rjanCitooUc Churcb.* Twenty- five MoRMan missionaries have arrived in Liverpool to convert the benighted heathen In these Islands to the faith as it Is In that estimable patriarch, Brigham Young A new insurance company has advertised it « elf. Its advertiarm. rt H headed " Insurance agal:-< t Ihlnt" After a rrvamt'le the fact is arrived at that (;. » d Normandy elder will be sold this year at so much the cask. Old woodmen fay that the forthcoming summer will be dry. for the oak ii In the leaf l.^ ng before toe ash. One who has worked in the woods thirty J ears says he has never known toe above sign to fail. According to official statistic* there arrived in America, . luring the calendar year 1S71, 3 « 0, iJJS immlgtanta wMchmakrsan average of one Immigrant to about every fifteen mlnates. It « eems that the greatest hopes arr> ontertaino> l and sanctioned by the hi chest geologtcal authorities that ooal may be obtained in Kent and ? » < « . This we< uld double the Industrial reiources of the South of England. Iron formerly was fonnd In Sussex, hat Its manufacture had to b « given up for want et coaL A *. vl accident occurred in Dublin Bav la « t Satur- day. live small yachts started for a single- handed match In thick westher. i> ne of them, the JVri, manned by Daniel J o'C-> nnell, grandson of the liberator, was sunk and Mr. O'Connel drowned. Our American cousins or0 about to havo a monster jubll c at Boston. It is said that a musical ins rniaent maker in one of the States Is working up a saw log thirty foet long into a fife for he occasion. It wUl be blown by nitro- glycerine. The grand idea of fashionable art lately seems to bo to pick out of polite London llfo anywhere some scene or group which In Itself would be absolutely uninteresting to any unconcerned spectator, and to reproduce it on canvas with a * crvile fidelity to all its commonplace details of dresa and decoration. On tho occasion of President Grant's last visit to Galena ho was serenaded by the local band, tho somewhat illiterate leader of which played selections from Tannhatuer because he thought that was the German for Tan- yard, and would recaU recollections of tho President's younger days. Advices from Munich state that tho Emperor Napoleon, on the recommendation ot his medical advisers, propo? cs to pass th" month of July at Krankeuhlel, In Bavaria, should tho Bavarian Government not ralso any ob- jection. An application 1s reported to havo already been made to King Louis upon the subject American papers notice, tho death of Mr. T. Bno* hanan Read, painter and poet. Ho was born in Pennsylvania in 1822. Among his poetical works tho most widely known wai Sheridan 1 Ride, written in 1804, when his couuttymon were exulting over tlio achievements ol General Sheridan. Iking in feeble health, tie resided for somo years past in Europe, but died at New York on tho 11th of May, six days after his arrival by the Scotia from Liverpool. Official returns received hom France show a further decrease in a number of eases of rinderpest oocurrlng In that country In tho ten days ovor which tho returns extend. Tho number ot animals attacked with too disease was only 10, as compared with 39 In tho previous ten days. Tho disease only prevails In two departments, tho Nordand tho tlommo, and it appears to be at last dying out A dreadful accident is reported to havo token placo at the station of Bobcnhetm, near Worms. Just at tho moment when tho train from Mavenco waa traversing tho way, tho express from Baslo arrived at full speod, and dash- ing into tho other, crushed everything beforo It Nino persons wore killed, and several wounded. There havo been w> mo very good takes of mackerel on the Cornish coast during last week, upwards of 120 tons of tlno fish being forwarded to London. East country and Mount's Bay boats, returning from tho Klnsale fishery, fell In with line shoals of mackerel somo SO to 70 miles from . SciUy, and shot with groat success. One craft mado £( 0 of Its cargo, another had 4.000 mackerel, and so on, too fish generally being so largo that 45 to 60 filled a pad. The boats on tho homo ground have also had a good measure ot success " A beautiful girl, hearing that her lover had been stricken v% ith small pox. Insisted upon flying to his beibldo and becoming his nurse. Sho caught tho disease and from being tho prettiest girl of the season, alio bccamo ono of tho plainest. Her lover soon was a lover no more. Nortproachcs como from tho onco pretty mouth which had lost Its prettiness In saving the ungrateful ono from death ; her ohcck, which the tcll- talo blood used so often to tinge, grow pale and sail, and sho married an old gentleman worth £! 0,000 a- year. Such Is llfo."— Court Journal. I I THE FALMOUTH AND PENItYN WEEKLY TIMES. ^ AT" nPAT. myr. n, itn. THE GREAT LONDON PANorAMA From the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, will open in the Polytechnic/ Hall, Falmouth, FOR/ SIX EIGHTS, Monday, June 10, and Five following Evenings, DAY EXHIBITION*! Wednesday, Juno 12th, at Three o'clock. Open at. Half- hast Two. Third Seats not i eu ti the Day Exhibition. n ' iLE AND YOUNG'S N: V BEAUTIFUL PANORAMA OF PARIS, I> T ALL ITS GrANDeUr! PARIS ON FIRE! PARIS IN RUINS! PARIS AS IT WAS, AND AS IT ! Concluding with a beautiful Diorama of the Interior of the Cathedral of NOTRE DAME, WITH THItEE DISTINCT F. FPBCTS, Painted bv ihkse eminent Artists, Messrs Albeit Callcott « nd T. Gray. The National Music Of France and " Germany— Vocal and Instru- mental— will be tendered at each performance, 1 by FIRST CLASS ARTISTES. Each Evening ^ t Eight o'clock— Open at Half- ' past Seven. ADMlSSION- rFirst Class Seats, 2s. Second 1 Class Seats, Is. Third Class Seats, 6d. Children under Twelve and Schools half- price to Firstj and Second Seats only. First Class Sekts may be secured at the Hall each day from Eleven to One o'clock. ' VANTKT1 AGENTS' to Soil Silver > Plated WATCHISSL List and sample Wnteh sent for 5s. H. MAY, Sandpits, Birmingham. Falmouth. A Respectable Family RESIDENCE TO BE LET at Midsummer, commanding a fine view of Falmouth Harbour & c. For particulars apVlyto ! mr. JOHN STILL, Killigrt- w Road, Falmouth. Unfurnished apartments. WANTED, lor two Ladies, t Drawing Room and two Bedrooms, with attendance, in a pleasant part of Falmouth. Apply by letter, to M., atj the Offices of this Paper. Stable and Coach- house to let GOOD Premises, ip excellent order. Apply at the Offices of this paper. NOTICE. SATURDAY. JU. VK 8, " IH73. FALMOUTH IJAMES SAWLE, will not be answerable 5 from this date for any Debt or Debts con- tracted by my wife, Elizabeth Lean Sawle. JAMES SAWLE. Falmouth, 29th May, 1872. To Tailors. Part of a House to Let. TO BE LET! with immediate possession, a PART OFlA HOUSE ( consisting of a Floor of Three Rooms ), in Lansdowne Road ( lately called Obelisk Road), Falmouth. The House is pleasantly and healthily situa- ted in close proximity to the Quay, Dock, and Railway. Apply at the Offices of this Paper, Cook Wanted. wANTED a good plain COOk \ \ bj lettipr, box <'•'. Post Falmouth. ^ EP'y To Builders Ac Falmouth Subscription rooms, THE Committee are desirous of receiving TENDERS tJf ventilating the Billiard Room in the atjpVe establishment. Plan and Specification may bo seon on apply- ing to Mr. Trebilcock, Surveyor, Killigrew Road, Falmouth, hiA the Tenders are to be sent on or before Saturday, the 22nd instant, addressed to the Secretary. Falmouth 0th w June, 1872. Prime Potatoes, 8d. gallon. ALOT of PRIME POTATOES on Sale, at Minnie- place, at 8d. per gallon. rpHE HOUSEKEEPERS of Falmouth and JL Neighborhood are respectfully invited to try SOLOMON'S Celebrated English Baking Powder, ( For making Bread, Tea Cakes, < fcc.. without Yeast), and judge for themselves whether tho professional Cooks hnd others who have declared it to be the be « t that is used, are correct in so | saying. Sold by most rep pec table Grocers, also by the Manufacturer, at \ U), Market Street, Falmouth, in Packet*, Id. ami 2d., and in Tin Canisters, at 6d., Is,, and 2s each. Ask for Solomon's Baking 2o yder. FrAGrANT floriTiNE. — For the TEETH aud BrEATh. A fuw drops of this iqaid < m a wet tooth brush pro- luce* a delightful oain, which ch- nruw* the Teeth trorrt all impurities, strengthens and harden* tlie gums. > revent « tartar, aud arrertti the progress of decay. It five* to tiie Teeth a peculiar and beautiful whiteness, ami imparts a delightful fragrance to tho Breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth, a disordered stomach. or ' tobacco smoke. The Fragrant Floriline in purely vegetable, and equally adapted ' to old and young. It i « tho greatest toilet ducovery of the age. KMd hi large bottle i and elegant eases at2m. (> L, by all Chemists and Perfumers. H. C. gALLup, Proprietor, 493, Oxford street, London. EArLeS RETREAT CHAPEL.— Tho Rev. Jon- kin Jones will preach hero to- morrow afternoon, at 3 ; on Tuesday ovening next ( commencing at 7), tho aorvico will be conducted by Mr. S. Fox, of Lamora. CHRISTIAN UNION.— Tho monthly religious scrvico for tho promotion and expression of christian union, is to bo held in Pike's Hill Chapol, on Mon- day next, commoncinK at 7 p. m. The address will bo given by the Rev. W. Howe, on " The marks of Christian Union."— The attendance of mombors of all christian churches is invited. BURIAL BOARD.— Tho usual monthly meet- ing of tho above- named board took plaoo at tho • motery on Tuesday last, Mr. J. Olver, chairman, when the tender of Mr. Samuel Rogers was accepted for building a house in tho upper churchyard for tho reception of tho dead. FALMOUTH UNION.— Tho Board of Guardians hold thoir usual fortnightly mooting on Thursday last, Mr. Jacob Olver, chairman, when tho number of applicants for out- door relief was less than usual. A report was road from tho Govornmont Inspector of the Schools, and certain books rccommonded by him woro ordered. Tho balance in Treasurer's hands amounted to £ 552 7B. lid. with arrears due from somo of tho parishes in tho Union amounting to £ 494. Cheques were signed for £ 138 15s. 3d. RECOGNITION SERVICE.— A recognition ser- vice in connexion with the acceptance by tho Rev. Jenkin Jones of the pastorate of the Independent Church of this town, is intondod to bo hold on Thursday next. A public meeting will take place at tho Congregational chapel in tho evening, which is expected to bo of an unusually interesting char- acter, and at which tho Revds. Hobbs, Coleman, Staleybrass, and Glanville, pastors of neighboring Independent Churches, are expected to assist. The > ubhe meeting will bo preceded by a social tea at he old chapol. PARIS IN GRANDBUR— FIRE— RUINS.— One of the most interesting subjects that could be chosen for panoramic illustration is to bo presented during the coming week at the Polytechnic Hall* by Messrs. Poole and Young, whoso phantoscope and spectroscope entertainments in the same hall, two years since, sccured general applause and a long run of success. The present panorama we are advised maintains the well- won character of this firm for its steady production of what is only first- class and s. rictly commendable. At Penzance and Redruth, where it has been recently exhibiting, the large halls have been crowded nightly with warmly ap- plauding audiences. Doubtless Falmouth will accord to it the some attention. WESLeY SunDAy School -.— The anniversary services in connection with this school were held on Sunday, when two sermons were preached in Wesley Chapel, by tho Rev. S. Romilly Hall, of Penzance. In tho afternoon a. children's service was held, at which the teachers and scholars of Pike's Hill Sunday School also attended, when Mr. Hall addressed tho scholars in a very enter- taining and instructive manner, tho attention of the children being rivetted tnmughout During the morning and afternoon services tho children sang a selection of Sunday School pieces, including " Jerusalem, my glorious home," ui a manner which retlected very great credit" on Mr. Bryant, their - adcr, and it was a great disappointment to the congregation generally that the picoes were not repeated in the evening. From the report read in the morning it appeared that tho school was first opened about GO years ago, and was the first Sunday School established in Falmouth ; in its formation Dr. Coke took an active part, and sub- scribed ten guineas towards its funds. The small- ness of the schoolroom causes, during tho summer months, great inconvenience both to teachers and children, the number of children at present on tho books being 380, 163 of whom are ooys, the teachers being 54, and it is hopod that tho friendi of the Sunday School will exort themselves to irovide a more spacious building. Tho collections or the day amounted to £ 13 9s. 7}., being an increase over those of last year of upwards of £ 3. VOLUNTEER FIre BrIgADe.— In reference to the late friendly drill given by our Fire Brigade at Launceston, a correspondent writes " Rumour is correct in stating that some of the members of the Town Council were opposed to an engine being takon out of tho town, but it is very far from the truth when it asserts that no provision was made in case a fire broke out during the absence of the brigade. Hail the brigade simply taken the " Volunteer" engine and appliances without making any special arrangement for a fire occurring during thoir absence, the town would then have boen in a more satisfactory condition than it was before the formation of the brigade, from the fact that the other engines and appliances have boon placed and are kept in first- class working order, and these on tho night in question were placed in charge of those who thoroughly understood their working ; in ad- dition to which Captain Olver and his officers had arranged with Sir Colman Rashleigh that, , in case a fire happened, the assistance of the men of the Artillery Militia would be given in extinguishing it. Tho officer in command at Pendennis Castle also engaged to send an engine and men had an alarm of fire been raised By this it will bo seen that every provision was mado to grapple with the foe hod ho made his appearance while his adversaries ( the brigade ) were fraternising with their Launceston friends, and it is doubtful ( not- withstanding tho panic among some of our friends) if Falmouth, even in its moat " fiery" days, was so carefully watched ovor as on tho night of the 20th of May, 1872. I would further remark that since tho formation of tho brigade the best possible feeling has existed betweon tho captain, lieutenants, and all its other members, and should rumour be correct respecting the captain's resignation, it will be seen that all the other mombors views are in unison with his." plate, tho latter bearing the following inscription :— " John Samuel Enys ; born 21st September, 1796 ; died 29th May, 1872," and were placed in tho family vault in the eastern end of St. Gluvias churchyard, where two others had been previously placed, Colonel Enys, undo, and Mrs. Enys, mother of the deceased. Mr. Jacob Olver, of the firm of Olver aud Sons, very satisfactorily superintended the arrangements. EAST KIRRIer PETTY SESSIONS. — These sessions wore held on Wednesday, beforo Messrs. J. K. Kinsman, Col. Tromayne, and Major Bull, justices. — Daniel Drew, of Falmouth, was sum- moned for the non- payment of poor- rates, 10s. 8d , and district rates, 24s. Mr. Bryant, collector, prosecuted. Tho bench ordered that the rates bo paid within a week, or a distress warrant to issue. James Sawlo, of Falmouth, wo? summoned by his wife for assaulting and beating her on the 12th inst. Tho parties had beon married five and a half years. Defendant plea, led guilty, and was sen- tenced to 21 days imprisonment. Thomas D. Harper, of Pcrranwoll, pleaded guilty to throwing a stone at a railway carriage on the 21st ult. No punishment was inflicted. Charles Rawling and John Tremayne, of Constantine, were fined, tho former 6d. and 8s. 6cl. costs, the latter 2s. 6d. ai. i 8s. 6d costs, for being unlawfully in the houso ol William Thomas, a landlord, of Constantino, on Good Friday, when such houso ought by law to havo boon closed. • John Lane, of Constantine, was also fined 6d. and 8s. 6d. costs for a similar offence. Frederich Beach, Thomas Sarah, Edwin Matthews, and John Bawden, of Perranarworthal, fwere each fined 5s. and 8s. 6d. costs, for being drunk in a public thoroughfare on tho 11th ult. Frederick Smith, of Mawnan, was fined 6d. and 5s. costs, for allowing a donkey to stray on the highway. SamL. Allen, of Gwennap, was fined Is. 6d and 13s. costs, for assaulting a'id beating Eliza Goldsworthy, a widow, on tho 18th inst Samuel Hawking, of gwennap, was fined 5i. and 8B. 6d. costs for being drunk on the 27th April. Wm. Henderson, of Flushing, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on land in th>' possession of Thomas Wm. Reed, on the 12th April. Defendant pleaded not ruilty. Lengthy evidence was taken in support of ; hc charge, and the B ; nch inflicted a fine of 8s. 6d. and lis. 6d. costs. Oavid Cantling, aged 16, of Budock, was charged with stealing three rabbit traps on tho 8 » h January last. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to receive 12 strokes of a birch rod Falmouth Harbour Order, 1 8 7 2. tHE ANNUAL MEETING of tht COM- MISsIONERS will beAcJd at their Bonrd Room, Quay, Falmouth on Wednesday, tho 19th day of June instant, at twelve o, clock at noon. / The Accounts of the Commissionors to the 31st day of March last will then bo examined and settled. The Statement anil Aceouut required in that behalf aro printod, And lie at tho olllcc ol the Commissioners, Quay, Falmouth, ready for the inspection of the creditors, ratepayers, and other jwrties interested, . Dated thin first Jay of June, 1872. By order of tho Commissioners, W. J. GENN, Clerk. PENRYN. THE DILAPIDATED SEA WALL AT POUNDS- HARDEN. — A correspendout writes :— Tho piece of sea wall near Poundsharden, betwoon Penryn and Falmouth, which fell down a very considerable time since, and of which lroquent complaints have bcon made, is not yet repaired. Tho footpath by tho side if quito obstructed, . md in several places is overgrown with grass. H i OSLH who is respon- sible for this disgraceful neglect? Wo commend the matter to the attention of the proper authorities. FUNEBAL OF Mr. J. S. ENYS .— The funeral of the late Mr.. John Samuel Enys took place at St. Gluvias ' Church on Monday last. ' lfiore were present tho oldesjt son, Mr. F. Gilbert Enys, Capt. Rogers ( son- in- law), Mr. Davios Gilbert, of Trolis- sick, Mr. Newton ( steward), and Mr. Bullmore, surgeon, with the family servants and tenantry, fol- lowed by several gentlemen of tho county, viz., Colonel Tromayne, Rev. T. Phillpotts. Mr. J. C. Daubuz, Mr. P. P. Smith, Mr. Tweedy, Mr. W. Tweedy, Rov. W. Rogers, Mr, R. Rogers, Rev. J. W. Murray, Rov. R. Vautier, and iifai> y otfiors. Tho Rev. Chancellor Phillpotts officiated.' Tho re- mains wore deposited in three coffins, shell, load, and polished oak, with plated furniture and breast- COUNTY NEWS. New Potatoes;— On Monday about 300 baskets of new potatoes were brought to Penzance from Scillv, and nearly 50 tons left that town by raiL On Wed- nesday U0 baskets were brought from Scilly to Pen- Sheep Shearing by Machinery.— A novel mothod of shearing sheep has been adopted by Mr. John Jacka on Mr. Edward Bolitho's farm at Trenuggo, where two sheep were admirably shorn by machinery by a man and a boy In 28 minutes. The operation mi(? ht be con- siderably accelerated by practice; and in addition to the saving of time affected, the machine cuts off more wool, ana tho liability to cot the sheep is lessened A Rascally Husband.— A local preacher, at Pen- zance, married 34 years ago his deceased wife's sister. They lived comfortably together until recently and brought up a large family. At 61 years of age he has left his wifo, ana refnses to maintain her on the ground that the marriage was illegal. The Penzance Board of Guardians have resolved to give him a lesson in honor and morality if the law will aid them in doing it Fisherman Drowned. — On Wednesday afternoon the " Arrow," fishing lugger, of Newlyn, brought to that place the sad intelligence that James Roberts, one of the crew, had fallen overboard and was drowned It appears that he was in the act of stooping to lift x hatch, and while doing so a heavy sea struck the boat, causing her to lurch : Roberta consequently was thrown forth, and fell headlong into the sea. An oar was thrown overboard, but he was unable to grasp it. Fall from an Engine- — As a young man of Pon- zance named Pellow, acting stoker to the engine which travelled from Plymouth to Penzance on Saturday night lost, ww enjazed in sanding the rails EH the engine approached Camborne— the rails having become slippery by a heavy fall of rain— he missed his hold and fell from the engine. Luckily ho tumbled ... j^ r >( the rails and engine, but the pace at which ject to fits, and was seen by Mr. VV^ Pm, surgeon, of Marazion, on Sunday, on aocO^ OT of an illness occasioned by t'icie. About two hours after that gentleman's visit a neighbour found Mrs. James dead in bod— her demise, no doubt, having been sudden and caused by the recurrence of one of the fits. — Mr. Stephen Cock, ironmonger, Sec., of East Bridge- street, Truro, complained of being unwell on Friday. Medical advice was obtained, and restoratives applied ; but there was no apprehension of danger. On Sunday afternoon, however, he got worse, and Mr. Leverton, surgeon, was called in, but his efforts were unaviling, Mr. Cock dying shortly afterwords. — On Wednesday afternoon, as a man named William White, of Dowran, was walking from his home to St. Just, in company with his wife, he fell, and quickly expired, blood flowing copiously from his mouth. The wife'B screams brought immediate assistance, and deceased was carried to his home. _ He had been complaining of being unwell for some time. " A Visit to Epps » Cocoa Manufactory. — Through the kindness of Messrs. Epps, I recently had an op- portunity of seeing the many complicated and varied , processes the Cocoa bean pastes through ere it is sold lor public use, and, being both interested and highly pleased with what I saw during my visit to the man- ufactory, I thought a brief account of the Cacao, and the way it is manufactured by Messrs. Epps, to fit it for a wholeiome and nutritious beverage, might be of interest to the readers of Land and Water." — See Article in Land and Water, October 14. RrealffasL - Epps's Cocoa.— Grateful and comforting. " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion and bv a careful application of the fine proper- ties of well- selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors'bills." Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water, or milk. Each packet is labelled-" James Epp* and Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London."— Also makers of Epps's Cacaoine, a very thin beverage for evening use. Manufacture of Cocoa, Cacaoine, St Chocolate.— " We will now give an account of the process adopted by Messrs. James Epps and Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, at their works in the Euston Rood, London. "-- See Article in Part 19 of CattdUs Household Guide. IR THERB ABE ANT LADIE8 who have not yet used the GLENFIELD STArCH, theyare respectfully solicited to give it a trial, and carefully folio* out the directions printed on every package, and if this is done, they will say like the Queen's laundress, it is the finest Starch they ever used When you ask for GLEOTBLD STABCH, se? that you get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted for the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of spurious imitations. yew metal pocket Vesta Box, with patent spring Cover.— Bryant and May have recently introduced a very useful little Pocket Vesta Box, with a most In- genious and simple spring cover; it is a novslty in • very way, and will soon come into very general use— being of metal instead of card and retailed, filled with vestas, at one penny. Any Tobaeoooist, Grocer, - Chemist or Chandler will supply it. the latt: r was moving wan alone sufficient to injure seriously ono arcn and to shake and brnise him severely. The Benefit of the Power of Arrest.— Mr. W. Borlase, the registrar of Penzance County Court, men- tioned on Monday a caie which shows the advantage of a judicious use of arrest where the debtor can pay but wont pay. Ten years ago one St. Just miner sued another for a sum of money, and obtained a judgment for £ 16. The debtor went to Australia. He returned a few weeks ago, and was probably under the idea that the statute of limitations had absolved him. He dis- covered his error when a bailiff arretted him and was about to convey him to Bodmin gaol. The longdeferred debt of £ 15 was paid undor thid gentle compulsion, in fifteen bran new Victoria sovereigns. County Court Commitments.— In reforonco to tho Bill proposing to abolish imprisonment for debt, Mr. C. D. Bevan, Judge of the Cornwall County Courts, observes :—" I am convinced that if the discretionary E. werof imprisonment were taken away from the ) urts in this country there would be no adequate means of enforcing the judgment of the Court. I have no doubt that in a great majority of cases the knowledge by the debtor that the Court has the power of imprisonment causes greater efforts and sacrifices on his part than he would otherwise maku to pay his debts, and thereby secures the rights of tho creditor without actual suffering by the debtor." An Escort on Fire.— A few ovonings since a young man, escorting t young ladies through one of the streets of Camborne, wai seen to be on fire. Smoke was issuing fre ly, in fact, a small cloud from one of the side pockets of his pants. In a moment he dashed his hand down io turn the pocket inside out and to hisastoni< • • « ;, n;, he discovered, that his box of vesuvians had ignited, so he was obliged to abandon his attempt and wait t. ie result of the matches being consumed. The speofcxle caused considerable amuse- ment to tho young people who witnessed it. but it might have boen a vjry serious thing, aua should sc- rve as a caution to young men in the habit of carry- ing matches with them to be more careful. Mount's Bay Fishery.— On Tuesday there was the finest catch of tish of « ny for the season. As largo a quantity as 150,000 mackerel were sold at Soilly, and brought to Penzance by steamers in 2,600 pads. The prices mado were from 12s. to 15s. per 120. The Newlyn boats had catches of from 3,000 downwards, and one boat had as many as 6,000 fish. The fish in these boats, however, were rather small. The largest mackerel fetched as high a price as 20a. per 120 ; the small sold from 6a. 6d to 7s. per 120. The large fish wore of very fine quality. On Wednesday the boats had very good fishing, the catches being from 5,000 down to 1,500 per boat. The steamer Little Western brought over from Scilly 1,000 pads of fish, and the steamer Earl of Arrau 1,500 pads more. The prices are from 10s. to 12s. per six score. The Pilchard Catch of 1871.— Messrs. Bolitho and Sons have issued their annual circular detail- ing the results of the last pilchard season. The summer fishery produced about 2,300 hogsheads, the quality being barely middling. They realised from 82s. j> er hogshead. The autumn fishery yielded 35,000 hogsheads the quality low. the fish being small and their condition inferior. Early shipments fetched 54s. to 56s., but fell to 30s. and 40s. per hogshead Most of these wore shipped on curers account The results proved disastrous, in some cases entailing a con- siderable loss. ft is estimated that a thousand hogs- heads remain unsold in Italy and thirteen hundred hogsheads In CdraWll.' The distribution tfaif as fol lows :— Qonoa, 15,600; Leghorn. tiearlV 8, Q00; civita Vecchia, nearly 1,100' J Naples, 12,520: the Adriatic, 3,653 ; total, 4$,( K> 0 ho'gahatk The a\ » era£ 4> produce of tho fishery 1ms been 16,00e0 hogaheacjk Sudden Death*.— Mrs. Mary Frances James, a widow of 05, had for mauy years kept the Crown, inn, at Goldsithney, near Penzauce, but loft it soipe time siuco, living, however, not far off. She was suhr Sirtfrs, Parnsgcs. aafr BIRTHS At Church Street Falmoath, on the 29th ult, tht widow of Mr. J. D. Turner, grocer, of a daughter. At 3, Albert Terrace, St Mawes on Sunday last, the wife if Mr. Joseph Dash, of a daughter. At Clare Cottages, Falmouth, on Saturday last the wife of Mr. Richard Warren, jun., of a son. At Padstow, on the 30th ult., the wife of the Rev. J. Smallridge. Bible Christian minister ( PadstoW circuit). of o son. At Buller's Row, Redruth, on the 31st ult, tha wife of the Rev. J. R. Berry, Wesleyan Minister, of o son. MARRIAGES. * At Falmouth Church, on Monday last, - by the Rev. Robert Matson, curate, Mr. Edwin John Taylder. painter, to Miss Elizabeth Ann Evans, both of Falmoc At Mylar Church, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. J. . W. Murray, Mr. Edwin Johns, to Miss Eliza Tallack. both of Mylor. At Mylor Church, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. J. W. Murray, Mr. Nicholas Tallack, to Miss Louisa Burt, both of Mylor. At St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Glasgow, on ths 28sh ult, by the Rev. Dr. Gordon, Mr. Frank Tallack, master marinor, of Mylor, to Isabel, eldest diughter of Mr. John Samuel Walker, St Catherine's Dock, London. DeAths. At Winchester Buildings, Falmouth, on Wednesday last, Elizabeth, the wifo of Mr. John White, town crier, aged 59 years. At treninck Cottage, Truro, on the 31st ult, Ann, widow of thj Rev. Robert Young. Wesleyan minister, and at one tim- j President of the Wesleyan Conference, aged 73 years. At the Crown and Anchor, Devoran, on the 30th ult, Thomas, only beloved son of Mrs. E. Roberts, aged 27 years. At Perranwell, on the 30th ult, Elizabeth Emily, third daughter of Mr. Richard Searle, aged 20 years. At Copperhouse, Hayle, on Sunday last, Mr. Charles Arthur Williams, ( formerly clerk to the Mail- coaches, Falmouth), youngest son of the late Mr. W. Williams, of Trevethan, Falmouth, aged 53 years. At Carnon Mine, Devoran, on Monday last after a short illness, Mr. Wm. Mitchell, pilot, aged 62 years. letters to the editor. This department w freely open to all io\ ol'iw. din cussion, a'id fair criticism, of mitten affect in:/ th* public, and of ' oca! interest. The insertion of a letter is no guarantee of the Editor's approval of its contents. " CHRIsTIAN UNION." SIR,— A most commendable movement was made ia the beginning of the present year tor " the promotion and exprebsion of christian union " in Falmouth. The object of tho movement is one that ought to commend it to the conscience of every member of Christ's flock, in whatsoever fold ho may be u molly fouad ; and to many sincere ones the meetings in connection with the movement have been both attractive and profitable. These meetings were to be held monthly in rotation at the various places of worship in the town ; the mem- bers of all it was hoped would unite in attending them ; and addresses by the ministers were to be given— each in the other's pulpit— on these occasions. So far the monthly meetings have been held, and, in most cases, with good attendances. But whilst they have given " expression " to the existence of a very warm feeling of christian union amongst many members of the dif- ferent denominations, they have also exposed a moat lamentable lack of it in others. Will it be believed that, whilst in most of the churches - in the true spirit of the movement— their meetings for prayer on the evenings of the monthly meetings are merged into theso united congregations; in more than one of the other places of worship a total disregard of the effort is ex- hibited, and meetings are regularly held at the same time as the " united " meetings are taking place! So flagrant an exhibition of departure from, * if not of opposition to, the goodly spirit of christian brotherhood which originated the united meetings, destroys the force of the " expression !" and those who preach tho unity of the church in Christ can point to them with but very little satisfaction or pleasure as showing " how these christians love one another." The next of tho " united " meetings is to be held on Monday, and 4t will be interesting ( for tome reasons apart from the publication of this letter) to Watch • whether the same procedure takes place as on format occasions. Religio. Falmoath, June 7, 1872. TIME QP HIGH WATER AT FALMOUTH AND ? ENRYN QUAYS:' SATURDAY ... Jyno Soni^ AV MONDAY TUESDAY ........... WEDNESDAY THURSDAY f R » OI High- sail Boat for Sale. ANearly n « wr Wat? in first- rate order, 24 ft. 6 in. in leVrtlft/ m'i Sails and Gear com- plete— known as tha'*' Velocipede " for Sale. Apply to E. WHITFORD, Now Street. Tc Masters of Veasels. ' • AIIGOES loif IRJ^ N OK i; for r. irdiff Kj or SwunsLaJ mjty be had in l'owey Harbour, at dflYicWin deep water. Fricght 3s. per ton. V Apply to JAMeS HAYEs, Polruan, Fowey,' or to Sj P. Bennett", Wodehouse Place, Falmouth/ Dated 22nd May, 1872. Apprentice. NATHANIEL FoX has a vacancy for a . well- educated LaD as Apprentice to the Ironmongery Business Falmouth, May 29th, 1872. wANTED for the . Outfitting Business a Person as Cutter and Foreman— o- ie willing to make himsdln ^ ncrally useful, and to work on the boaijdV'when not otherwise engaged. Lr Apply to Mr. JACOB, Arwenack Street, Falmouth. / 1 \ May 24th, 1872. THE FALMOUTH AND PENHYN WEEKLY TIMES. 9AWKI) AF. JUI^ E. 8. ISO mral. The House for Tea. THE Gunpowder Tea Warehonse BEGISTEBED TBADE Black Green or Mixed the Finest Spring Crop, . J. H. HEAD, Tea Dealer & Grocer, Hijrh Street. Falmoith. FALMOUTH harbour. Petroleum Act, 1871. NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVTN a » t in pursuance of provisions of the Petroleum Act, 1871, the Falmouth Harbour Commission- ( M b » T0 framed and adopted tti > following Bye IMW*. and innend to apply t the Board of Trade for continuation thereof after the expira- tion of one calendar month fro a the date of this notice. And further notice is hereby given that objections to the proposed Bye Laws may be lodged with me, the undersigned, at my Offices,, in Church Street, Fa'month, at any time bef< re the. expiration of one calondar mouth from the date hereof. w/ J. GENN, Clerk to the Commissioners Falmouth, 4th May, 187ft FALMOPTH / HARBOUA. THE PETROLEUM ACT, 1871. BYE LAWS. 1. . The Own#\ or/ Mast « r of every Ship carry- ing a cWeo, any part of which consiits - * of Pefroleuni, to which the ahove Act applies, Ishall, on entering the Harbour, immediately give notice of the nature of1 such cargo to the Kar- • > obour- M: ister| and- shall- place or moor I mis ship in such place as the Harbour- . \ Master shall direct, and whilst an> \ such Petroleum shall remain on board, f \ Bfflttlnot remove his Ship without the \ cwritxeb permission of the Harbour- Ma? te^ except for the purpose of proceeding to sea. 2. Petroleum shall be discharged or loaded only between sunrise and sunset. 8. The holds of every ship carrying Petroleum shall be frjeely ana properly ventilated from the time of her entering the Harbour funtil the Petroleum shall have been all discharged or the ship shall have left the Harbour. 4. No Ship shall Ibe allowed to have a fire or light on poard during the time of dis- charging, and no smoking shall be allowedjm the ship or any fighter into which ijetroleum shall be discharged. 5. Petroleum sllall not be discharged into any lighter' ( except such as may be author- ised forlthat purpose by the Harbour- Master] and no un- authorised craft shall be allowed to lie alongside any ship discharging Petroleum or having Petroleum on board. 8. Every ship lor lighter having Petroleum on board bhall keep conspicuously exhibi- ted, from sunrise to sunset, a red flag, and np such ship or lighter shall at any time be left without a sufficient on board. PENALTIES. For mooring, landing, or otherwise dealing with any ship or cargo in contravention of • the foregoing Bye Laws, the owner or master of such ship or the owner of such cargo, as the case may be, shall eacji incur a penalty not exceeding £ 50 for each day during which such contravention continues; and the Harbour- Master may cause such ship or cargo to be removed at the owner's elxpense to the place appointed for mooring the same. If notice of the arrival of any ship with Petro- leum on board is not given to the Harboor- Master, as required by the forego, ng Bye Laws, the owner and master of such ship sliai each incur a penalty of not exceeding £ 500. : : NAMES AND EXPRESSIONS. The Names and Expressions used in the foregoing Bye Laws shall have the same mean- ings as are assigned to the same Names and Expressions in the Act. © rami N. WESTCOTT, Cargo Clerk and Gen? ral Mercantile Accountant, 1, WATERLOO RD., FALMOUTH. 8hip's Average, Victualling and Wages' Accounts calculated, and Surveys JSeatly Copied. " Vessels' Half- yearly Returns to Shipping Master made out. Tradesmen's Books kept by the Year. Deeds Engrossed and Made Hj), in the newest London style at the shortest notice. THOUSANDS are at this moment rejoicing over the beautiful heads of Hair restored to them by using NEWMANE'S HAIR GROWING POMADE, which was never known to fail in pro- lucing hair. Price Is. and 2s. 6d. GREY HAIR RESTORED to its original color; Greyneas prevented and the growth of the Hair promoted by using NEWMANE'S HAIR LOTION. This is at once the CHEAPEST and BEST HAIR RESTORER out, as it has stood the teat and is pronounced superior to the higher- priced London jarations, FREE from DANGEROUS POI- <" S, and certain in its action. Try one Shilling Bottle and bo convinced of its efficacy. Bottles la and 2a. 6d. each. SCURF or DANDRUFF instantly removed by NE" W MANES HAIR WASH. The Beat and Cheapest Hair Cleaner extant. In Bottles at 6d. and 18. Sold in Falmouth by W. F. Newman, chemist, arkot Street. READ HERE, AND SEE THE GREAT BENEFITS DERIVED FROM A Is. lto. ARTICLE. Allcook's Porous Plasters hate relieved sufferers when in the greatest pain and all other remedies had ailed. Physioians and surgeons of all schools recommend them. A dootor said the other day :—" I do not know whether Allcock'a Piasters contain all the virtues you ascribe to them, but this I do know: no plaster or looal application has ever jriven my patients such great comfort." We publish a few cases of cures, showing hair wonderful virtues. Farther evidence of their value to suffering humanity ill ba demonstrated to any one © tllioij at the principal gency. GRONCHITIS. Henry D. Brandreth, Esq., Liverpool. 106, Hampton- street, Birmingham, Nov. 27,1871. Dear 8ir,— I have for somo months paat been n the oabit of using Allcock'a Poroua Plaaters from the establishment of Messrs. 8nape and Son, 13, Great Hampton- street, of this town) when suffering from bronchitis and severe pains ia the side, and have on every occasion found immediate relief, whereas I had previously oonsulted two medical men without deriving the least benefit. I can with confidence recommend them to any one suffering from the game oomplaint.— Yours respectfully, GEORGE STYLES. NFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS. " Henry D. Brandreth, 57, Great Charlotte- atreet, Liverpool. " Dear Sir,— We beg to enolose another testi- monial as to the effieacy of Allcock'a Poroua Plaaters. James Radcliffe, Stamford- atreet, Moaely, says he had been confined to hia bed five weeks Buffering from inflammation of the luaga. He coughed continually, with great expectoration and difficulty of breathing, which brought him so low that he waa unable to rise in bed without support. He applied one at your plasters, and found relief in fifteen minutes, after which he aay8 the cough atopped and the expectoration ceased. He ia now quite recovered. The above is exactly his own statement to me.— Yours respectfully, " JOHN BiCKLE. " Pro W. BOSTOOK, " 24, Stamford: street, Aahton- uuder- Lyne " November 24,1871." s° CAUTION. Tichborne Bonds. SPURIOUS Copies of the above, bein<? now in circulation, all parties issuing such will ba proceeded against. Genuine Copies are registered at Stationers' Hall, No. 273, March 11th,. 1872, and can be had wholesale, at 8 « . per dozen; single copies on receipt of 13 stamps. These Bonds are at the present moment causing great commotion in the Metropolis, and are * elliug by Jhqqjaqds. Each one is a great curiosity, being guaranteed as a genuine eogy of a real bond: • : s ' ' - Applicants w31 oblige by addressing the Envelope i1—" Application for Bonds. Messrs. FOLIABD ASD SONS, 57, Bread St., Cheapside, London, E. C." y May be had at the Offices of the F. and I. Weekly Times, at 1&. c* ch. Heywood, October 9,1871- Henry D. Brandreth, 57, Great Charlotte- street, Liverpool. Dear Sir.— Please to send me another six dozen of Alloochra Plaaters and two doaen Brand- reth'a Pill's, Is. ljd. Tho Piasters seem to produce wonderful results. There ia scarcely a day passes but some one is telling me of the cores they are making. Rheumatism in various porta of the body disappears as if by magio. Only a Sunday last Mr. Jacob Hey wood, Albert- terrace, Starkey- atreet, Heywood, informed ... that he bad been troubled with sciatica for three years; so bad waa it the last twelve months of that time that ho was unable to follow his em- ployment. He had tried many dootora, been to Matlock, and spent £ 2 on a largely- advertised electric- chain belt, but all to no purpoae. Some one at last persuaded him to try your Plaatera. He aid he had no faith in them, but he would try them, for he waa atuck fast; they could not make his pain muoh worse, and it w^ nld onlv b a little more money sent after iho ieat. so he bought two ; one he placed on ia thigh, and the other on his back, and a week after he was ready for his work. It is now six months ago, and he has had no return of hia pains.— Yours truly, W. BEOKE' IT, ITT- R HEUMATISM OF THE WRIST. Henry D, Brandretb, Esq,, 57, Great Ohar- lotte- street, Liverpool, 36, Orown. street Liverpool, Nov. 21st, 1871. Dear Sir,— Three months since I could not use my right hand, owing to rheumatism in it and in my wriat, and over ten weeks I waa in great pain— unable to find any relief. After trying many remedies, I waa at last persuaded to try Allcock'a Poroua Plaaters. 1 bound one round my wrist; in three days I had great relief, and in a week's time waa perfectly cured Your plaatera area blessing to the afftioted. [ have positive information of their being of great benefit in bron. ohitis and asthma. It will give mo pleasure to answer any communication concerning them.— Yours truly, THOMAS DAVIE S. Qeitwal Hnnmntrraietrts. MONEY READY TO BE ADVANCED BY THE General Mutual Periiiuiesl Laud, Bailding and Say, st neat Society, iDrfim. CHIRP OPFICB H. BKDFDBD i{ >'. V. LONDON, W. fl. TRUSTEES:— ROBERT NICHOLAS FOWfiKR. Esq . M. P., CoruhiH. TvC. JOHN FREEMAN, Esq., J. P., Woodlauo House, Falmouth. ALDERMAN THOMAS S. OWDEN, BUhopsgate, E. C. ADVANCES promptly made upon security of Freehold or Leasehold Property, repayable by n? onthly or quarterly instalmentf for fifteen years or less, by which means property may ba quired by payments slightly exceedidg the rental value. Survey Fee and registration, 3s. 6d. on applications or £ 500 and under. NVESTMENT DEPARTMENT.— Deposits received bearing interest at the rate of £ 5 per V per annum, withdrawable on short notice. 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CATALOQUl AND FUOl LIST, I BTAKPS. WHISTLSA, 11 STSAND, i/ wnn| ARE NOT POISONOUS. CONTAIN NO PHOSPHORUS. LIGHT ONLYONTHE BOX Sold by- GROCERS, CHEMISTS, IRONMONGERS' CHANDLERS. STATIONERS SLC. EVERYWHKRM. WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LaKDOtf. £. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE THE OBIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE. rHT OBnSvww " ""- wond^ mrmmvK " "" "" r" ^^ ^^ P WTnBOTI^ Ii - B<*°* U7 « "•• » « • « UUota ot Hj. u ™ . P^ piuOo. „ d OilljUitUIJ X JN la tlu only ptfluin to H. onUgiv atom. itan. Qoat, Tootl » oJi « . StmtojUM, te " Earl Ruaaell oommtmioated to the Oolleee of Phvsiciann that ho _ ST. WtK^ Con8^ 1 Manilla, to the * eff( gt thai'' ch^ orlh^. and that the ONLY remedy of any Bervice was CHLOBODYNE."— See f « » c. t, lat ^ mbw lSM. CAUTION.— BEWARE of PIRAOY and IMITATIONb. OATOOK.— Yloe- OhanoeUor Sir W. PAOB WOOD stated that Dr. J. COLUS BROWNS was, undoubtedly, the Inventor of OHLORODYNE ; that the story of the Defendant, FBBBMAJT, was deliberately untrue, whlcli, he reprotted to say. had been sworn to.— See Tiwut, 13th July 1884. Bold in Bottles at la ltd, 2s 9d, 4a 6d and lis each. None Is eonuine without the words " Dr. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S OHLORODYNE " on the Government Stamp. Overwhelming Medical Testimony accompanies each bottle. Sou MA » uiAotuM » :— J. T. DAVENPOBT, 88 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London. THE BEST INVESTMENT OF THE DAY THE CHEAPEST PACKAGE OF TEA IN ENGLAND. TOR A SMALL OUTLAY, _ ; aerated drinks. The book, of 60 pages of illustrations and information, forwarded for three stamps. S. BAENETT, Engineer, 23 FOBSTON STREET, HOXTON, LONDON, N. ACHINESE CADDY, containing 10 lbs. of really good Black Tea, sent carriage free to any railway station or market town in England, on receipt of 40s, by PHILLIPS & CO.' TEA MERCHANTS, 8 KING WILLIAM ST. CMR. GOOD TEA CHEAPER THA? T EVER. QTRONG to Pino Black Ten, Is 4d, Is 6d, 2s and 2a 6d per O lb.; 40s worth sent csirringe free to any ral , ay station or market town in England or Wales, on receipt of 40s by PHILLIPS & CO. TEA MERCHANTS, 8 KINO WILLIAM ST. E. C. Prime Coffee Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d. A Price List Free. PHILLIPS & CO. have no agents, and no connection with any House in Worcester, Swansea or Witney. A LLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTERS are sold by all Druggists, at Is ljd each, with fall directions for use, or in any size to soit* The yard Plaster is specially recommended lor lamiliea and physicians. One yard equals 13 plasters. Price 14s per yard, 7s 6d per half ^ ard, or 4s per quarter. PRINCIPAL AQENCV FOR GREAT BRITIAM ( Wholesale and Retail) : 57, GREAT GdABLOTTB ST., LIVERPOOL . A Plaster sent to any part of tka ooantry for 15 HUDSON'S DYES.— 18 Colors, 0< L eaoh. •^ IBBONB^ WOOL, 8ILK,^ FBATHERi, /^ IHBAP, QUICK and GOOD PRTNTINQ V at the OlfioeM of this Paper. TABLE O TT T L ^ B ? OP THE FINEST QUALITY. CATALOGUES POST FREE. AP. DBBSS OAEEPULLYII 76, 77 & 78 OXFORD STREET, iMD MANSION HOUSE BUILDINGS, OITY, LOLSNDOLST- WORKS: SHEFFIELD & LONDJN. Agents required where not already appointed, who will be treated on thj^ VALPABLR DRSCOTMT FOB TOE Him 11— A vtrr mcely perfnir. ed h « ir ato. sing, c « Ued » Tho Mr- nci Bi" t0''"" ™ 1" pnilflfntlm 4 evrrmi ran* TVn. n, » _ • » . / . : nery ease, Grey err Wliite W t^ ite'origuuj e f7 * , few applications, without dyeing it, or learin^ the disagreeable smell of most " Restore ™ ." « makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as DI ® . moting the growth on bald spots, where the bait glands are not decayed. Certificate from Dr Vere- J?^° « every bott'e' ™ th Particulars. Ask tn THE MZXICAN HAIR REN- EWER," prepared kr H. O. GAIAUP, m Oxford Street, London. MRS. WIKBLOVB 8OOTHD « O SYBUP FOB OHXLSBBIII Should- always be used wl en Children are cutting teeth; it relieves the little sufferers at onoe. it pro- duces natural quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes " as bright as a button." It is perfectly harmless, and very pleasant to taste. It soothes the ot ild, it softens the gums, allays all p » in, relieves wind, regulates th » bowels, and is the bsst known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething « r other causes. Mrs. Wlnslow'a Soothing Syrup Is sold by thousands of Msdicine dealers in an parts o(. « M world at la lid par bottle, an d MnH/ m. ofMothaaam testate Hi vtzW- Manulae^ ry, m Oxfcrt SM, BROW*' a BBONCHLU, TBOCHSS, for the cure of Coughs, Colds, Hoarsensss, Bronohitis, Asthma, Catarrh, o^ ' irritation or soreneeb of the throat, are now imp< and sold in this oountry at Is lid per box, putup in the form of a " loaenge." It is tha most oonvenisnt, pleasant, safe and sure remedy for clearing and strengthening the voice known in the world. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher says: " I have often reoore- mended them to friends who werepublie speakers, and m many caseB they have proved extremely servioa- able. The genuine have the words " Brown's Bronchial Troches " on the Government Stamp around each box. Sold by all medicine vwodore.— ' Depot, 493 Oxford Street. STANDARD BANK, BRI. ISH SOUTH O AFRICA, LIMITED, 1 ) Clementa lane, Lombard- st., London, issues Drafts on the Diamond- fields and 15 principal towns in South Africa. This Bank transacts every description of Banking business. IP YOU VALUE YOUR HEALTH USB BRAGG'S PURE CARBON OR VEGETABLE CHARCOAL SOLD in Bottler, Js, 4e and 6s each, by all Chemists* and by J. L. BRAGG, Sole Manufacturer, 14 WlOXOai STRUT, OATSBDISII Squi. li, Losooa, W. ECONOMY IN CRAPE MOURNING. ONE FOLD of KAT 4 BI0HARDS0IT8 NEW PATENT ALBERT CRAPS IB AS THICK as TWO FOLDS of the old make. M BLOOD CLARKE'S World Earned Blood Mixture OR CLEANSING and CLEARING tha BLOOD from ALL IMPURITIES, whether arising from roMto- 1 Indiscretion or auy other cause, cannot be too Cures Old Sores Cures Ulcerate d Sores In the Nook Cures TJloeratod Sore Legs Cures Blackheads, or Pimples on F& Oa Cures Scurvy Sores Cures Cancerous Ulcers Cureo Blood and Skin Diseases Cures Glandular Swellings Clears the Blood from all Impure Matter, from whatever cause arising. AM tUa mixture is pleasant to the taste, and warranted TEM which all pi'U and most medicines sold for tea cor tain— the Proprietor eolistie satewm give it a trial to teat Ue vahia. Thousand! of Testimonials from all parts. Sold to Bailee Sd n* e&, and in Oases, ooutatning • " mfildeni to elTect a permanent oar* to 1, by all Chemists nTiri Patent » to any aUdreea on reoaipl of W or IB atampa, by » Chemist, High Street, LDfWZJI r- ZBALX A0BNT8 :— * ND ALL THE WH0LE8ALE H0U8E8. GLEMFIELD 8TAROHith ® onlJ'tindasediD • tier Mjftjesty's laundry If there are any ladies who have not yet used the ( XLENPIKLD STARCH they are r © » peotfoJly solicited to jive it a trj, al, and carefully follow out the < Umtions printed on every ptckagj, and if this is done, They will say, like the Queen's Laundress, It is the flnedt Starch they ever used. When yon ask for Qlenfleld Starch see that you get it, As inferior kinds are often substituted for the sake of extra profits. Beware therefore of spurioi ^ . . u'tations. Tht Falmouth and Por^ n IV. , , NT( , RTNCCD and Fub. n/ XA by oaaax tAtLM. ruling at No. 9, . tn lht r* rhi or talmmuh. at h., >,.. uiUfj O/ fi'i* - > he Quay, in the Mid I x. ^ * ATUtb* AXt JUNE lati. 1 If THE FALMOUTH & PENRYN WEEKLY TIMES. topics jof % gajr. I ( By an Occasional London Correspondent.) [ The remarks under tliis head arc to be regarded as the ex- pression of independent opinion, from the pen of a gentleman in whom wo save the protest confidence, but for which we nevertheless JO uot hold oyxsclvec r* si> ousiM « . i i . J yn— i ' The announcement that tho Prince of Wales will ho'id a levee on the' 22ncU « iAt wilt have been received with very'' general pleasVite, eveh'by i;!^ fe'Vho'cannblrgo - and who know no one who is going. This be the first levee that the IWncehas aeld wnce the serious i'Jness of December last. Tho announcement has given all the- greater satisfaction inasmuch! tisit hij been stated, apparently CQ unimpeachable .' authority, that her ! Majesty's hoslth will riot allow her to come as, much lam992hsr people . as was anticipated. , Tho London • si aeon/ now at its htSght, is perhaps the most brilliant < ^ e have h* 3 for years, ahd"" Loudnn certainly ia now as ^ gay as Londog can'oe. . Thp- lousiness of pleasure and ! amusement - was never more thriving. We have those • ridiculously- namefl affairs, Morning Concert?, which - Jt^ gin in the afternoon and end in the ev^ ningi- just in * tnhe Ifofi the' Idr^^^ Ufefly^^ a^. fcegplft who . attend tUtou'tto dress- for dinner-; and wo have 1 concerts f r ft^.' injysffls fte eyening, at which ithe bes< musij can be board for the regulation I shilling. The Crystal Palaoe keeps . up its attractions, and there is perhaps not a prettier sight in London than that which was presented last Saturday, for example, when the transept was thronged with an elegantly dressed assembly, listening to the duldet . etrains of some of the i first fiingera of tho » day, while ithe shrubbery, the flowers, the fountains, and the banners charmed the ey& Tho International Exhibi- tion, too, is becoming more attractive than heretofore. And then the IToree Show seems likely to attract greater - crowds than ever, and deservedly so, for the arrange- • anents are better than thoy were wont to be. As to • the exhibitions of pictures, from the Royal Academy - downwards, they are unusually numerous ; and recent picture sale3 lead to the conclusion that the lovers of paintings are increasing in number, and that higher prices can be obtained for modern works of art than the artists of the previous generation could have dreamed - of. As to our stock exhibitions— the perennial St Paul's, Westminster Abbey, the Tower, the Monu- ment, " Madame " Tussaud's, and a score of others— they appear to be all " doing good business." Our country cousins are goo i enough to take us to see these place3— for that is what it come3 to. But for them • we could go any time— and so should not go at all. Attendance at theatres and music- halls is falling off; the weather is becoming too warm for them, and many people prefer those suburban gardens which are now putting forth special attractions. Altogether London ia certainly very lively, and there are ample indications of unwonted prosperity. It is satisfactory to see that our Railways, on which so much depends, and which may be regarded as an index to. the condition of the country, are decidedly prosperous. For the week ending May 31 the traffic receipts on the railways of the United Kingdom amounted to £ 1,209,684, while for the corresponding, • week of the previous year they amounted only to £ 924,607. Yes, but there are now more miles open than then, it may be objected. Well, reckoning even that, the income per milg is larger npw than it was this time last year—£ 74 per mile as against £ G8- How there is one respect in which this is of considerable importance —" third class by all trains," a principle which has only lately come into vogue. So that this system pays the Hailway Companies, it Eeems, and it certainly suit3 the, public. The result, so far as it has occurred, will no < loubt act as an incentive to the extension of the system of attaching third- class carriages to all trains. This' plan, in my humble opinion, ought to bo universal, • and the Railway Companies would find their account in it ' lean t. hrnlr of only one newspaper proprietor in the j world— whom I need not name— whose death would • oxcite such universal interest as that of Mr.' James Gordon Bennett, the founder, proprietor, and j editor of the New York Herald. He was eminently a self- made man. He was born of a poor family in Scot- 1 • land. The reading of Benjamin Franklin's memoirs 1 < at the age of 17 made him deairouB of emigrating, and he landed at Halifax, Nova Scotia, with five. pounds and no friends. He had a hard, struggling, - unsuccessful life for years after this, and at one time iie was reduced to destitution, and found himself " set up" by a shilling which he picked up on Boston - Common. After several abortive attempts to establish a newspaper, in 1835 he made his grand hit in starting the journal with which his name has always teen associated. In tho early days of this Journal it was published in a cellar; its founder was ' its editor, publisher, correspondent, and fac- totum " but the Herald grew to be the greatest paper— in a mercantile point of view— ia America. Whatever may be the result of the dispute in the Building trade, it is certainly B- rions as it Btands, as an { illustration of the extent to which these labour move- ments are being carriei, and as also indicating the ^ aggressive attitude which masters as well as men may assume if they choose. This particular struggle wil tbe watched with special interest by thousands quite - unconnected- with the trade. At present no trade dis- pute ever proved more clearly the value of some good . eystem of arbitration. A strike on the part of so power- • ful a society as the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners on the one hand, and the organisation of Hheir forces by the masters on the other, is regarded as serious, and many people think that this dispute will • have the effect of producing a combination among3t masters, which it is thought will be necessitated by thp aggressive attitude of the employed. The " bankrupt declarations of lividcn^ s" contajji $ 6ome curious items. I find in tho last list these strange litems:— First, a final dividend of 2| d. ; firnt dividend | « f StL ; first dividend of 2d. ; and first dividend of LJd. • The dividends afterthe first are not necessarily chrious, Whatever the amounta, for we do'not know what the first • may have been ; but there are some which nevertheless read very strangely— for example, second dividend of • OJd.^ second dividend of 0£ d.; and fourth dividend of Ao£ i Readers who are not personally interested in • thede declarations can afford to smile at them, but to • others lit is no 3miling matter. There are, of . course, • special reasons in etch individual case why miserably Jsmall first dividends should bo declared, bat I main- tain, there is ono reason why dividends generally are . not nearly eo large as they otherwise would be, and .' that is the unnecessary expeniivencss of the proceed- ings in the Court of Bankruptcy. The bankruptcy • system has'been much improvod of late years, in my opinion, though there are not wanting those who will • deny this.; but undoubtedly these is room for further • reform. A prop** of bankruptcy, can any of my readers, not being a lawyer, state what is the present i state of the law with regard to imprisonment for debt The common Idea is that such imprisonment has keen • abolished. But that this is not the caw is shown by ftlie fact that a movement has now been set on foot? , to abolish imprisonment for debt" Perhaps one cannot be imprisoned, bat one is! Visitors to London who have passed tfcrougli LeicesUe- square of late, must have been at once amused and disgusted at the condition of this anomalous ipJacc. The pitiable statins has been sold for Us old 1' jad, and may have been oarted away within the last' day or two for all I know; the railings have partly been pulled down, and tho open spac » is . the resort of persons who certainly are not the ( lite of society. And yet nobody knows what to do with the square. The Metropolitan Board of Works has had a long dis- cussion on the subject, and decides that it can do nothing I Oh, for a Baron Haussmann ! What must the foreigners in that foreign quarter think of us ? Here is a very curious fact supposing it to be a fact — that for the first time since 1S12 tho retorts of the City Gas Works at Whitefriars are cold, the gas being now. manufactured at Barking. The retorts hot for 60 years ! Be this as it may, it is consolatory to think that the gas is to be mauufactured elsewhere, though the Barking folk may not like it Such terribly hazardous processes of manufacture ought not to be carried on in populous towns, and private rights should be made to succumb to public rights— of course with compensation. FIVE YEARS' PENAL SERVITUDE. At the Middlesex Sessions, Alfred Graham, aged 36, de- scribed as a publisher, was charged with havinc, In tho month of April last, defrauded Jlr. Hehensly of tho sum of £ 10, by falsely pretending that he had for some time been carrying on the trade of an artistic publisher and printer at Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, Paris, and London, in the name of Fculsher. Graham, and Co., and that he required for the purposes of that trad^ in assistant to sell works of art and to keep books, at a salary of £ 0 a month, and a com- mission on the salsa. The prosecutor saw an advertisement inthe Daily To*( graph of the 9th of April, and, though at the time in a situation, was induced to answer it He received a reply to his letter, and in consequence went to 24, Argyll- square, Iving's- rross, London, where he saw the prisoner, and had a conversation with him. Referring to the advertisement the prisoner detailed the duties the assistant he required would have to perform, produced a card showing the different places when} he had agencies, as he said, for the sale of his works of art, and inquired as to tho prosecutor's business abilities and his reference. Several other interviews fpllowedand finally the prose- cutor paid the prisonf- r £ 10 for which he received his promissory note, aud entered into an agreement by which he was engaged for three months certainf at a salary of £ 6 a month and a commission,,- and if ap- provedj for three years further, at an increased salary. The prisoner when this agreement was signed furnished tho prosecutor with a quantity of illuminated tints and sketches, which were to be used as sampler, and directed him to commence selling, saying he would send him a list of his customers in the course of the week. Not hearing from the prisoner, the prosecutor wrote, and received on different occasions evasive answers. He then made inquiries, and ultimately put the matter in the hands of the police. According to the evidence of the landlady of 24, Argyll- square, the prisoner had taken lodgings with her some weeks before, and said that he came from Northampton. He appeared to follow EO regular business, but a great number of young men used to call on him. He remained till an inspector of police came to make inquiries, and then, on beins informed of this fact, absconded. He was subsequently arret ted by the detective Fordham, at Acton, and while at the railway station on the way to town threw away a number of letters. These were recovered and proved to be letters relating to advertisements offering , employment in ornamental wood- carving, illuminating tints, andother kindg of easy artistic work to ladies. The defence was that there really was no positive proof that the prisoner was not what he had repre- sented himself to be. The jury, found the prisoner Guilty. Mr. Collins ( for the prosecution) said the letters the prisoner had endeavoured to get rid. of were in many instances from ladies complaining of not hearitag from their correspondent after forwarding the money they had been directed to send. Inspector Cruse said that for the last three years the prisoner had carried on a system of swindling under the namesof De Lara, Foulsher, Graham, Fuller, Gray, and other aliases. It wa*, he said, a frequent trick of the prisoner's to simulate fits and illnesses. Dr. Smiles, the surgeon of the House of Detention, said that he believed this to be a cirrect stitc- ment, and that the prisoner's appearance of illness while in the dock was, to a great extent, assumed. Sir. W. H. Bodkin said the prisoner TO a most dangerous character, who had for yea, ™ lived by fraud and swindling. It was a case calling for the greatest severity of punishment and the prisoi e must be kept in penal servitude for five years. THE PROPOSED RAILWAY AMALGAMATIONS. The Joint Select Committee of the nouses of Lords and Commons appointed to inquire into the bills now before Parliament for tho amalgamation of certaii railways, reassembled after the holidays, on Monday. The witness who occupied the greater part of tlie day. and whose evidence was of importance, was Mr. Archibald Scott, general manager of the London and South Western Railway Company. He was in favour of amalgamation to a limited extent, and he pointed out the cases in which care would have to be exercised if amalgamation was proposed. If, for instance, his company and the Great Western proposed to unite, then precautions would have to b<? fa': en not only in the interests of the public, but in the interests of the companies in connection with the intended amal- gamated companies. The principal reason of the pro- posed amalgamation of the South, JVe^ tern with th'q' South Devon was to bring, alwtit •>' a,' fitite of affairs which would enable the'onited company to, offer" cheapsr rates through to-- Manchester and tho north. He u- as totally opposed'to running poWera held by'one company over the lineB' of another cdmpany, fttid he did not believe they could be extensively exercised. He dip not believe an attempt to enforce running powers would be beneficial tA the public. In regard to the present practice of keeping tho rates- book private, the witness said he saw no objection to the companies showing the rate book to the public when they demanded it at any station. Aa to the terminal charges, the traders bad no interest at all. Mr. Grierson, general manager of the Great We- tern Railway, entered a strong protest against the evidence i given by the Midland Railway officials again- t pro- posed amalgamations in the west, and said the fears of the Midland Company of goods trallic being taken away from them by some wonderful route were qnite unfounded. _ Other evidence was given, and the Committee ad- journed. PAYING THEM IN THEIR OWN C0IN- We have read with satisfaction an account of a sum- mary and condign punishment administered to certain of those brutal holiday- makers whose ideal of enjoy- ' ment seeps to consist in the infliction of insult and annoyance upon others ( writes the Pall Mall Gazette). Never was that form of amusement which is— with gross injustice to a sensible, self- respecting, and essen- tially gentlemanly animal— styled horse- pl. iy checked - with greater or more gratifying promptitude tlian on the'occasion to which we refer, it appears that on tho evening of the Derby day tho occupants of a four- horse • drag, who had been amusing themsdves on thoir return • journey from tho Derby by pelting tho crowd of pedes- trians with bags of flour, peas, and other missiles, pulled up in the Clapham- road for refreshments, leav- ing three of their number in charge of the vehicle. These, left to themselves, and forgetting; by, it must be admitted, an unusual oversight that th tic vehicle was Btationafy, recommenced flour throwing, and one of the bags " happened to strike the wife of a railway porter, whose husband was standing by her side. He there- upon called op on the cro » d for assistance, which was fceadily given- The drag was stormed, and the offenders 4vere dragged from their seats and carried to a horse trough, which wras conveniently handy, chore they were thoroughly well ducked. They were then rolled in the mud, and afterwards the contontsof sotae twenty bags of flonr which had boen discovered in the drag were liberally sprinkled over than. The whole affair did not occupy more than fourorinutes, but Aeldom except on the stage has there been witnessed an act of justice mwv dramatically complete. Tho final touch, indeed— of the flour— borders on the sublime. The " engineer hoist with his own petard " could hardly have been a moro significant sight thun the rowdy floured from hi* own sack. We can only wish that other practical jokers in this kind had beea guilty of tho eame imprudence as this devoted three. But as a rule they are contemptibly cautious in their insults. If they alighted from their vehicles and floured their victims at a personal interview, as it were, we should at least respect their courage. But to insult from the usually safe vantage ground of a four- horse drag is to add cowardice to ruffianism. BUILDERS AND HOUSEHOLDERS. Referring to the strike in tho Building trades, and what It may possibly lead to, the Pall Hall Gazette remarks :— Whatever may be the result of the strike in the building trade as affects the interests of tho builders and their men, it will not be without advantage to the general public if it leads to a large accession to the ranks of " jobbing " carpenters and bricklayers. There are few of the affairs of daily life in a more unsatisfactory condition than that of repairs to our houses. Under pre- sent arrangements, however triflingmaybe the nature of the repair required— if a screw becomes loose; if a door or a window does not shut or open properly ; if a few buckets of whitewash or a coat of paint is required — it is almost invariably necessary to employ some builder in a large way of business, who sends one or more of his own workmen to perform the work, and charges accordingly something for himself in addition to tho wages of the workman. It is, moreover, a noto- rious fact that on any occasion where tenders for ex- tensive works are called for from several builders, the difference in the amount ofi the tenders is utterly un- reasonable, showing conclusively that charges are made upon no more fixed principle than that of the individual convenience of the builders themselves. Nor can any one even in so small a matter as the painting of his house, be assured, unless he employs a surveyor who has no con- nexion with the builder; that the latter has used the best quality of paint and given the wood- work the proper number of coata; in fact the householder without prof es- ional assistance is entirely in the dark as to the manner in which the contract has been performed, and may be, and no doubt often is, robbed and defrauded in the most shameless manner. In the present day, when by fa? the larger proportion of the inhabitants of this country is stowed away in dark holes and corners, where disease lurks under the cover of dirt until an opportunity arises for him to stalk abroad and claim his victims by the thousand, painting and whitewash- ing are matters of vital importance, and it iB to be hoped that in the arrangement of any dispute between masters and men in the building trade, the interests of the public will not bo wholly forgotten. THE LASH. tmilcent Garrett Fawcett has sent the following to the Daily News .— An address to Mr. Douglas Straight M. P., of which the enclosed is a copy, has been set ou foot by some of those women who are anxious to show that they approve of his Bill to extend the punishment of flogging to certain cases of brutal assaults upon women and children; and who also wish to express their grati- tude tto Mr. Straight for the attempt which his Bill makes to render the life and honour of women and children ® ore secure against violence and insult As the promoters of the address desire it to be numerously signed, I shall esteem it a great favour if you will find a place for a copy of it in your columns, and if you will also state that 1 shall be happy to receive the name of any lady who desires to add her signature to the address. All communications on the subject murt be made in writing. Letters to be addressed to Mrs. H. Fawcett 42, Bessborough- gardens, Pimlico. TO DOUGLAS STRAIGHT, ESQ., M. P. Sir,— We, the undersigned women, have notlcod with much satisfaction tho introduction of your hill for extending tho punishment of flogging to certain cases of brntal attacks upon women and children. We regard a* entirely fallacious the argument that this punishment would have abrutalising cllect pn the perpetrators of these outrages -. we believe, on the contrary, that there are members of the community so degraded that they can only be taught by tho fear of physical suffering to refrain from Inflicting physical injury upon de- fenceless persons. We, therefore, most respectfully tender to you our thanks for the effort you hare made to extend a larger measure of legislative protection to those who are to a great extent physically incapahlo of protecting themselves. And we venture to hope that In tho event of your blU not becoming law this session, yon may see fit to reintroduce it early n* xt session, when we confidently believe it will obtain the assent o{ both Houses of Parliament— We have the honour to remain. Sir, your obedient servants. Referring to the foregoing, the Daily News re- The Bill for extending tho punishment of flogging to cer- tain cssos of brutal attacks upon women and « hildrcn has been severely criticised and condemned for Its barbarity by some ladies who happily do not belong to the class it U In- tended to protect Tneir immunity from such cruel ontrages on tho part of drunken husbands, aa are almost daily recorded In the police courts, and for the most part very Insufficiently punished by the magistrates, is probably tho simples'explana- tion of the philosophical equanimity with which they take tho part of the brutal husband— not, of course, against their wretched wives, but against the law which would punish them as girotters with vlolenco are punished. Some ladita who are not addicted to seuflmentalism, havo signed a pro- test against Mr. Straight's bill for the better protection, of their sex. The letter from Ma. Fawcett is a welcome con- tribution to. th- J subject on tho other side, and shows, as tt appearato us, not only a tiuer womanly sympathy, but what men might call a manlier good sense. Mrs. Fawcett puts - the reason'of her case In very fetor words. With her cosignatories of the address to tho author of the projected bill, she expresses tho belief that " there aro mem- bers of the community so degraded that they can only be taught by the fear of physical suffering to refrain from in- flicting physical injury npon defenceless persons and she looks upon the bUl as " a larger measure of protection to thoso who aro, to a great extent, physically Incapable of pro- tecting themselves." This is tho whole truth of the matter. The lfuhi* a brutal punishment for brutes, on the principle of like cures liko ; and to condemn'It for its " brutality" Is to justify its use in cases of assault upon women and children. " BLESS YOU, MY CHILDREN!" ( With Cartoon.) Let dofia delight To bark and bite, It is their hatnrB to ; Let French and Pnissfans madly fight- Not so, my children, yuu. My young ChcB' crleB Should never rise In angry pafsion'a'roar: Banish Ill- feeling and bo wise— Be friends again once more. . You underhand— There— hand in hand. Bo loving ns of old: Obey your JcDr's kind command. And do as you are told. Thero, JOHN, my man. And JONATHAN, You'll be good friends again— Be brothers— yes, I know you can- Bless yon, my children, twain '.— Judij. " STEAMER DAY." Our beautiful harbour_ on steamer dayB at this season presents as animated a picture as ono can woll imagine ; and yet, contemplated from any other save a poetical or sentimental stand- point", " there ia' b'ut liftleuTthe scene to quicken one's American pride ( says the Neu> York Daily Bulletin). All these superb steamers, whose incoming and outgoing present so pleasing a panorama to the eye, we feel are but so many evidences of England's maritime enterprise and energy, atthe same time that they are painful reminders of our own folly and our own short- eightedneBS. Thq spectacle tells Of the egregious blunder of tho mole- eyed statesmanship that has been building up a magnificent commercial navy for our great rival, while deliberately sacrificing our own. And it also puts to ehamo our stereotyped Fourth of July gratulations about " the Stars and Stripes floating in every sea under- the canopy of heaven," and compels one even to reconsider the re- proaches our orators and school- book compilers havo neaped npon the Chinese for tho exclusive non- progres- sive policy upon which they have been running their government, with reference to foreigncations for a thou- sand years past Not only that,- we sco ' myriads' of American families hurrying off to foreign lands under these foreign flags as a mere matter of cconomy. So they tell us themselves. They 6ay they cannot afford to live through thesummer intheir own country. i Hotel charges at the watering places are eo exorbitant that they can better afford to go to England, France, and Ger- many than to Saratoga, Newport, or Long Branch. They can get more for their money on tho other side, and so, from every point of view, it pays to eo thither. A11 these people take a great deal of hard cash with them. In the aggregate it must run np among the millions, and be set down as just BO much subtracted from the " available assets " of our own country. We hope to live long enough when all this will bo changed : when ocean steamships under the American flag, and a summer sojourn in one's own country without " pay- ing too dear for the whlstlo " will be once more wi. Vjun the Lange of possible realities. SPUTTERINGS FROM " JUDYS" PEN. PROVERBIAL PHILOSOPHY.— Two wrongs don't moke dhe " right." Don't they? Send yonrbntchcr two wrong halvesof a £ 10- note In payment of his account, and then see If he won't " write." * " ALABAMA" CLAIMS.— The AMERICANS seem Inclined Vo stick to these claims, and why shouldn't they ? We don't want them. THE Twa Bogs.— Puppyism and Dogmatism. A BDSTEE.— The Woolwich Infant. THE Wrong Scent- Descent ( Darwins). A NOVEL Affair— A plot. { Vide " Webster": Novel, un- HARD Lines— Marriage Lines. ( This is from a married mad). A COMMON Cant— Mendicant. CANNON Law— Touch and go. A COMMERCIAL Agent— Money. WHEN is a bow leg like a holiday in America— When'yiju sco the negroes out ( the knee grows ont). COCK- ROBIN AND CHRISTOPHER WREN ?— A correspondent Is of opinion that, if St. Paul's Cathedral is not completed after the designs of Sir Christopher " Wren," that tho pro- moters of the fond will be guilty of " Eobln" the sub- scribers. THERE is said to be a west- end tailor who cuts out all his rivals' coats. THE End of the World— Money- making, BETXIN0 Hen— Judy generally bets gloves or ponies. ' A PRETTY Start—^ The start for the Oaks. — Judy. ' Ulisallitnxous fitldligcitte; HOME, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL. 1 THE SMALL- POX IN PARIS.— A Paris corre- spondent, writing on the 2nd, Bays :— " The small- pox, after gradually declining In Paris' for tha last two years, has now utterly disappeared from thA bilk of mortality. There is not a siBgle case in the last death re- turns. And yet in this country there is no compulsory vacl clnatlon, and during thH war and the Commune, re- vacclnai tion. In favour of which there was a feeble movement at thd beginning of 1870, almost entirely went out of fashion. The roward of half- a- crown, which the mayors arc prepared to' give to any poor woman who brings her child to be vacclJ noted, finds few takers among the classes which entertain a prejudice against the Jennerian specific. It is very per- verse of Unvaceinated Paris to be free from smtUl- pox! while the disease rages in vaccinated London : hut' here' are the hard facta, which I leave doctors to reconcile with thoir absolute theories." SCULPTURE ON WOOD.— A process of me- i chanical wood carving has been introduced in Paris by M. H. A. Lanteigne, 6. Rue Th£ r* » e ( nays the Mechanics' Magazine). It is adapted to all kinds of1 wood, the harder and drier the better, and consists in. passing the wood through rolls or matrix cylinders, \ whereby any desired pattern' fa impressed npon the surface with a delicacy and effect that compare favour- ably with the work of skilled carvers, and at a cost) almost nominal. The process is rapid, aa ten super- J ficiaJ feet of finished work can be produced per second. [ Thus any design for ornamentation with wooden sur-, faces can be carried out economically, whether ini intaglio or in relief. PARLIAMENTARY RITUALISM.— The House of Commons, which determined to sit on ABcenkion Day, adjourned for the Derby. Let it not therefore be said that the majority of the representatives of the people of this great country are Secularists. They have, at any rate, a cultus of their own, and it is something other than the idolatry of the Golden Call ' They adore the nobler animaL Their punctual and prefer- ential observance of the Derby Day proves them devo- tees of Horse- Worship.— Punch.' HARVEST PROSPECTS.— AldermanMechi writes to The Times from Tiptree- hill, hear Kelvedon, Essex, on the 1st inst — " Harvest prospects hereabouthave very greatly improved. Fourteen dry and bright days have warmed the soli and re- stored to the crops a heathful hue. SHU there Is a general Impression that wheat must be a light crop On all those heavy, cold Boils which in hot, dry seasons produce such great wheat crops., For almost all other crops the promise is good." The grass crops in Surrey, Sussex, and southern coun- ties promise very fairly for a heavy crop of hay ; the grass stands thick on the land and is full of herbage, and with fine weather the haymaking season will be at once commenced. The mowers in many districts have intimated their intention of demanding advanced prices for mowing, and the farmers are resorting to the employment of movying machines. * A DIAMOND FIELD.— Imagine a builder'S yard on the banks of the Thames, with workshops on each side of a central road down to the water. You have then a very fair idea- of the town and its stores ; out- side these buildings are all descriptions of articles— picks, shovels, ploughs, cradles, and timber— in short, all that is necessary to build a house, or dig for dia- monds. You may then picture large, embankment works going on at the riverside, giving employment to some two or three thousand men; this would represent the diggings at the Cape Colony. A MILLENARIAN.— Tho following ( says the Field), are tho dimousions of a grand oid yew tree growing on the Marquis of Bath's estate in Wiltshire :— Height 50| t., circumference of branches 164ft, Spread of branches from north to south 53ft., and from east to west 60ft.,: girth of stem at 1ft from the ground 32ft., smallest girth of stem 24ft. 6in., length of stem 7ft. Under ordinary circumstances, the age of yew trees may be approximately guessed at by allowing a century for every foot in diameter- of stem; thus this remark- able old tree may safely be calculated at from 1,100 to 1,200 years old, It, is a growing, healthy tree, rather cone- shaped, and is very dense in foliage. PBOBABLY !— Probably the longest bridge in tho world is on the Mobile and Montgomery Hallway, between Tensas Station and Mobile. It rests on iron cylindere, has ten draws, and is fifteen miles in length. The Philadelphia Ledger need not use the word " pro- bably" in tho circumscribed way it does. THE FINAL ARGUMENT.— A duel with swords was fonght on Saturday at Yincennes between M, Paul de Cassagnac, of the Bonapartist Pays, and M. Lockroy, of the Republican Peuple Souverain. The report of tho affair formally drawn up by the seconds of the Combatants ia published in the Figaro, and is in these terms:— " In consequence of an article containing a personal attack upon Nnpoleoh nr., published in tho Peuple Souverain of Slay 28, 1S72, signed by M. E. Lockroy, aijd a reply from M. Paul de Cossagnnc In the Pays of tho samo date— a reply which, M E. Lockroj' considered to bo derogatory to his dignity, tho undersigned, witnesses, MM. Francois Victor Ilugoand Henri Alaln-$ arg6, represent- ing M E. Lockroy on the one part, aud Mil. A Blanc and Comte Maurice d'lvrtson d'Herrlson for M. Paul de Cassagnac on tho other, decided after two interviews, which failed to produce a settlement of tho dilllculty, that M. E. Lockroy and M. Paul do Cassaguac should fight with swords on June 1. In accordance with the conditions arrangodtlie ( Tael was foueht at a quarter past five on Satur- day, and after six rounds, in the coarse ot which three hits were recognized aa having becu mudo, M. E. 1 Lockroy received a wound In the right hand, which, in tho opinion of the two mc- dlcal men present, and with the assent of tho scconds of M Lockroy, compelled a cessation of the combat." A PROLIFIC TREE.— There ia now to be aeon in the vicarage garden of Baldbu, near Truro, a near tree with more than 800 pears growing upon it, looking exceedingly well and healthy— indeed, quite a picture. Thore are three different sorts of peara on tho tree, viz., Marie Louise, Prince Albert, and Dunmore. PYTHAGOREAN PATRIOTS.— Three Frenchmen, gontencod to death for participation in the Communist rebellion, were shot the other morning at Satory. " They died crying ' Vive la Commune /' " Fancy yourself caring to cry Vine anything when yourself about to mourxr. Those martyrs to Communism must have had a, very ntrong faith, indeed, not only in that creed, but also in the doctrine © f Pythagoras affirming tho rc- embodiment of souls.— Punch. FLOODS IN SWITZERLAND.— A report from Basle etatos that the Ehineand Bireig reaohed a height an Sunday week which caused much alarm. Between Saturday forenoon and 11 o'clock on Sunday tho Rhine rose from 10 to 16 feet Above the town the river partly destroyed the bridge put Hp for the building of a connecting railway. The, damages in wages and material is estimated at about f, 0,000/. to 60,000f. The lower shore from, the bridge to tho Klingenthal Barracks was overflowed on Sunday morning, and was crossed by boats. Since 1852 tho Rhine has never risen so high. From Pfungen there are also reports of the damage caused by the inundations Early in tho morning of the 26th ult the river Kempt overflowed its banks, and all that had been spared by the hail of Whit Sunday in the Kempt vnlky was destroyed by the high tides. The meadows which lay in the hollow sufficed considerably. The Lake of Zurich1 also tyi, on account of the rainy woollier, risen high. The ttnli- ownera on the two bridges were alarmed fortlieh; works, and the ultiibeffliad cohst- quently to be dpenfc'd ; but as the Sihl was se very much uwollen the water could not run oil, and ijemained in its I main. ASPARAGUS AS A MED- JBI AGENT. — The Gardener's Magazine sayB :— A medical correspondent, on whosestatement we can most Implicitly rolv/ cbrorves the Tort Couranl) informs ns that ths oVUiAgM of this plant arb not sufficiently ts-. lmatcd by thoso who suffer from rheumatism and gout. Slight cases of rhematism are cured in a few days by feeding on this de- licious esculent: and more chrpnjc case* are much relieved, especially If the patient care tally avoids all adils, whether In food or beverage. The Jerusalem artichoke hal also a similar effect In relieving rhemalifm. Tnc heads may bo eaten In the usual way, but| tea made from the leaves of tho stalks, and drunk three or four times a day, Is h certain re- medy, though not equally agreeable. ATTEMPT TO SOLVE A DIFFICULTY.— At tho Cardiff police- court on Saturday, a youth named John Cody, about eighteen years , of acre, wus charged with having wilfully set fire to All Saints' Church, Cardiff. This is the church in respect of the cale of which to the Roman Catholics a debate was held in tho . House of Commons the other day, the bill authorizing the sale being rejected by a small rnn- jority. It is said that the prisoner ia a Roman Catholic. A paper containing an account of the rejec- tion of All Saint's Church Bill was discovered upon him when apprehended. From the evidence it ap- peared that abopt half- paat 10 on Friday night a police- man discovered the prisoner within the church radings, a crowd of young men, numbering 15 or 16, being out- side. The officer gave chase to the prisoner and captured him while trying to climb on to the vestry. In his pocket were a candle and matches, in addition to the paper above referred to. On examining the church it was found that an attempt had been made to set fire to the door by inserting a lighted candle in tho keyhole. The prisoner was remanded. At the vari- ous Catholic chapels of Cardiff on Sunday the act of the prisoner was strongly reprobated, and a largo meeting of Catholics was held on Sunday evening, when resolutions condemnatory of it were unanimously passed. SWEETMEATS FOR SCHOOLS.— Some little whilo ago schoolboys were very generally iUTectrd with a mania for v- ollecting used postage- stamps. Should tho American notion of flavouring the adhesive matter of postage- stamps be adopted by our own Postmaster- General, that mania will recur, with redoubled violence, amoDg those unfastidious little wretches.— Punch, 1 MOBBING IN EDINBURGH.— On Sunday even- ing three ladies from America left the Royal Hotel, Edinburgh, about eight o'clock, to see Holyrood Palace. They went on foot without escort, and re turned by the Canongate and High- street Here their hesitati6h & to the route, their fashionable attire, and the lateness of the hour, it being nearly nine o'clock, attracted the notice of some idlers rtrho followed them up the street . At the North Bridge the listeners to a Btreet preacher joined the crowd, making up a consider- able mob. No noise was made or violence offered, and two policemen escorted the ladles till a cab could be procured; the ladies were then driven to their hotel, but the crowd hung about for eome time. On Monday the two senior magistrates, after causing a strict in- vestigation to be made, called at the hotel and found that two of the ladies had left town, but tfiaf they were satisfied the mob bad been attracted by their un- usual appearance in the locality at so late . an hour, and that no insult was intended. THE VACCINATION ACTS.—- In London, on Monday night a public meeting was held at St George's- hall, Langham- place, under the auspices of the Anti- Compulsot^ Vaccination League, " to expose the fallacies of vaccination, its failures and dangers, and to petition Parliament for the repeal of the Com.- pulsory Vaccination Acts under which parents are repeatedly sent to . prison." , The chair was occupied by Mr. Bath ( a member of the Common Council). Dr. Pearse moved the following resolution :— " That'the experience of 70 years, and the evidence before a Parliamentary Committee, have proved that vaccination is a delusion; that the operation itself has not lunfrequently been attended with death, and that with the virus has been introduced into'' the system the most" loathsome and hereditary diseases." Dr. Sexton seconded the resolution, and it was carried. The next resolution was to the effect that the Com- pulsory Vaccination Acts, under wlih- h men and women are fined and imprisoned, arc inconsistent with the constitution of England, and in the Opinion of the meeting ought to be repealed. , A PAINFUL IMPRESSION.— The feelings of a boy. going to school for the first tyne, who reads th^ t a Master Li wanted for " BJackrod ( grammar School," and finds'that'thfe advertisement infers t6 the Academy of which he is about to become a pupil, jnay be imagined but cannot be de^ cribtd.— Punch. " INCIDENTS " I. V THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY.— In spite of the gaiety of Paris, the dullnKs of Ver- sailles, and the dryness inherent iii the ttyhje^ t of tho Army Bill which is being debated there, the attention of the public for the last few days had been inore than usually. centred on the Provisional seat of the Tro- i : visional Government andShepyimbers of, the Assembly have contrived to impart an unusual interest and piqu- ancy to their debates ( writes the Paris Correspondent of The Times). In the first place, we haVehad a eeriea of " incidents," and " incidents" are . always- animated episode?. _ There was the " incident Cha^ garnier- Den-,, fert, 1' which ha3 happily terminated without blood- shed; and there were also the " incident Gaihbetta- du- Templ& V and tho " incident Paris- Dufanre." The formor arose out of a speech in which General du . Temple, yrho commanded under Chanzy in the battles near Beaugency, accused the advocates of war « out- mnce of never exposing themselves, but of thinking it safer, instead of leading armies, to push thfcm on from behin^,, and he especially instanced* a ; visit which- Gambetta paid to tho prmy when it was fighting before Marchenoir, and the care with which, he avoided pro- ceeding to the front In answer Gambetta roared out that the General was only- fit for a lunatic asylum. I am afraid the young Dictator has not. of late been in- spiring confidence among his followers. I, know one who. after hearing his volcanic eruption in answer to Rouner, has determined to abandon him as being an unsafe guide, and there can bo no doubt that frenzy fits on the part of a ' Parliamentary leader are apt to produce a discouraging and demoralising effect bn his party. . . . The " incident Paris- Dufaure" was curious in its way. A certain M. Andrioux, the Pi o- cureur of the Republic at Lyons, is charged with having said during trial at that place, I am accused of being a Socialist •' Well, I am a Socialist. I am accused of being a Materialist Well, I a> » a- Material- ist, and I said so at tha Congress of Naples." M. Paris wanted to know what the Miipstor of Justice intended to do with this unbelieving officer of the la w, be- cause, he paid, " there can bo no morality without God." " Yes, there can," from the Left ; " No, no," from the Right; ',' Oui, oui " from the Left with indignant protestations against the unwarrantable a^ ertion, which M Pari3 repeated, that morality and the Deity were inseparable. M. Dufaure declined to enter upon this port of the question, whi'cih had' produced the usuaUeriesof " agitations," " protestations," " remeurs," and " viouveinenS prolom£ s," and simply wiid that ho could give no answer till he knew whether M. An- diieux hnd ever said what was reported of him ( and which, it ift Raid, he < l « > nins: l WHERE IS HE ?— Don Carlo9, for whom the Basque Provinces have been thrown into Such con- fusion, and trade and industry arrested, has quite dis- appeared. Where he i3 no one can positively tell, nor even whether ho is alive ( writes the Spanish corres- pondent of The Times). His brother, call Hi- himself Generalissimo of the Carlist Armies, itbur d a proclti- mation some time since, but it bore no date. There are five or six places in this part of the country whrro he would bo likely to find shelter in case he had seally loft Navarra( after the combat of Oroquieta^ It is p-- r-. 1 haps,- to . throw dnst in the^ eyes of thosoJ\ vht> would be on the look- out for him on the other side of the mountain that the report was spread recently of hi* death. His partisans hertf do not look or speak as if such a disaster had befallen him ; but it is no less certain that his disappearance for such aJength of, time is very strange, to say the least. Tho saqie silence is observed with regard to his brother. The Princess Margarite, the wife of Den Carlos, now re- siding at Geneva, is said to be most uneasy, not know- ing where her husband ii— all the more as it is said she gently excited him to strike this last blow for the, •< iw&! ' Wherever he may be, the stories to which I have referred of his having died are no longer accepted. Indeed,, it ia affirmed that he has entered France, but on what particular part of the frontier M not affirmed. I have beard of a pereon who has seen that very horsr, valued at 100f., whHihe rode. Bnt I also hfcar that at least half a dozen little horses of the same size and ny » k? have been exhibited each as the identical one. ffiS concealment if he has not fallen, docs not auktw well for the success of the cause. His grandfather krpt his Court, such as it was, openly at Oiate during the greater part of the Seven Years' war, had hi- Mlfirti*.! Gazette, and his officers of State. The Duke of Madrid is unable to find a resting- place for a few diy*. SAI UK DAY, JXJJE 8,187SJ THE FALMOUTH & PENRYN WEEKLY TIMES. MURDER AT DOVER. THE " SUCCESSION DUTY" ACT. In the Vice- Chancellors' Court, tho cause of " Ring v. Jnrman " has been heard, and is an important caao on the Succession Duty Act. Richard Rinp- the testator in the cauBe, by his will dated 25th of March, 1850, devised all his real estates to trustees upon trust to accumulate the rents and profits for the term of 21 years from his death, and after the expiration of the term to convey and assure the same, with the accumulations, to the use of the person who should then answer the description of heir m^ le of his body, his heirs and assigns for ever; and if there should be no person answering to such des- cription, then to the use of the person who should then answer the description of heir general of hia body } and if there should be no person answering to the description last mentioned, then to the use of the per- son or persons who should then answer to the descrip- tion of his heir general, his, her, or their heirs and assigns for ever, if more than one, as tenants in com- mon ; and the testator bequeathed his personal estate to the same trustees to be held upon the same trusts a3 were therein before declared concerning his real estate. The testator had no children, and died in 1850, leaving his nephew, John William Ring, his heir general, and he died in 1865. The tern. 6f 21 years did not expire till 1871, when the petitioners, who were the testator's four great nieces, became entitled to the property, which, with the accumulations, amounted to over £ 100,000. The Crown now claimed succession duty upon the whole sum. Sir. Dickinson, Q. C., and Mr. Freeman, for the petitioners, after stating the facts, contended that they were entitled entirely as devisees, and that there were no devisees until the expiration of the term. There was no predecessor and no succession for duty to attach upon. The Solicitor- General ( Sir George Jessel, Q. C.) and Mr. W. W. Karslake contended that the question whether this case was within the second section of the Succession Duty Act had been virtually decided in " Attorney- General v. Gell," 3 Hurl stone and Coltmah, 615, in which, under similar circumstances, at the ex- piration of a term of 21 years for accumulation the pro- perty was held liable to succession duty. During the argument in this case, i'he Vice- Chancellor intimated that he should hold himself bound by the decision unless it could be shown either that there was some essential difference between the cases or that some material circumstance or argu- ment had been omitted by the Judges in considering it. In fact, the Vice- Chancellor added, the more I dis- agreed with it, tho more I should consider myself bound by it. In this I should follow the example of the pre- sent Lord Justice James when Vice- Chancellor, who, in deciding a case, followed a deoision of another Vice- Chancellor, at the same time intimating his own dissent from it. After Mr. Dickenson, Q. C., had been heard in reply. The Vice- Chancellor said,— In this case the testator, who died before the passing of the Succession Duty Act, directed in effect that his property should be ac- cumulated for 21 years, and should then belong to the person or persons who should answer at that time to the description of his heir or co- heir at law. The pre- sent claimants, who are the testator's great nieces and present co- heiresses at law, became his co- heiresses at law on the death of their uncle, John William Ring, which happened in October, 1865. If the matter were res Integra I should think that they did not become entitled in any sense whatever on the death of John Willliam Ring. As long as John William Ring lived it was impossible that they should benefit by the gift. But on his death they acquired no title either actual or contingent. It only removed a person during whose existence it was impossible that the claimants should become entitled. But the case seems to me covered by authority. The Succession Duty Act ' has in some cases received an interpretation which seems not very consistent with the old canons of construction as applied to statutes laying burdens on the subject; but I am not at liberty to dissent fnom the decision of the Court of Exchequer, on the ground that I am not able personally to agree with them. Of course, if I found that the case had been insufficiently argued be- fore the Court of'Exchequer, it might be otherwise. But the arguments against the Crown in " Attorriey- General v. Gell" are identical with tho3# advanced m the present case, and which, if the case were res intim a, but for the decision in " Attorney- General v. Gellj" I should have thought unanswerable; nnd they were con- sidered, and carefully considered, by that Court. Again, I migkt feel: myBelf more free if it appeared that this particular extension was never contemplated. But it appears that this particular extension, or an d fortiori one, was contemplated by the Court. It was, indeed, argued that the present case was distinsraishable from " Attorney Geveral v. Gell," but I must not be astute in seeking distinctions which do not arise from real differences. There seems me to to be no real difference between this case and the case of " Attorney- General v. Gell," as the Court of Exchequer treated that case, and certainly no such distinction between the cases as would have made that decision right, if to decide in favour of the Crown in this case would be wrong. And on the authority of that case, and on that authority alone, I decide in favour of the Crown. THE BAND OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS. In the House of Lords, on Monday evening, the Marquis of Hertford rose to put a question to the noble marquis, the Under Secretary for the War Department. There were se.- en battalions of Guards, four of which were stationed in London, and these had three bands. On Thursday in last week, an order was received from the War Office directingthatthe band of the Grenadier Guards, one of the three bands to which he had re- ferred, should proceed to Liverpool to embark on Wednesday morning ( June 5) for the United States. It appeared that the band was to proceed to Boston to attend the World's Feast Jubilee, and International Musical Festival. ( A laugh.) He was further in- formed that one officer had been ordered to take charge of the band. He hoped the gallant gentleman was aa officer of great experience, tact, and judgment, for he could not conceive a more delicate office than that which he would have to perform. It was further stated that Mr. Godfrey, the bandmaster, had received £ 1,000 to take out the officer and the men ; that he was to be paid £ 600 a week while the party were out; . and that on their return each man was to receive £ 40. | He was told also that in order to bring tho band up to a higher strength, certain civilians were to go out as members of it, and to be dressed up in the uniform of Her Majesty's Foot Guards. Thewhole proceeding ap- peared to be an extraordinary one, for it was said that the order from the War Office had been issued without the consent of Her Majesty or that of his Royal Highness the Field- Marshal Commanding- in- Chief, or that of the colonel of the regiment having previously been obtained. He granted that the sanction of the Sovereign had been obtained sub- sequently. Unfortunately, we lived in days when every one gave away everything, and nobody stood up for anything.. In nine cases out of ten judgment was now allowed to go by default. Ho hoped it would not be so in this instance, but that a voice of indignation would be raised against this unheard- of outrage. The band was not to be paid by the Government of the United States ; but by some advertiser, " some Barnum, who for tho purposes of an exhibition engaged the bandsmen of Her Majesty's Grenadier Guards at so much a head. He wished to ask the noble marqnis whether the band was to proceed to Liverpool for the purpose of embarking to the United States and whether . the order from the War Office had bi- en issued before the sanction of Her Majesty or that of his Royal High- ness the Field- Marshal Commanding- in- Chief had been obtained for that order. , The Marquis of Lansdowne said that if tho state- ment with which the noble marquis had prefaced his question were accurate he would concur with him aa to the demoralization of the times ; but he must give, fin I emphatic denial to two or three of the allegations con- tained in that statement. It was quite true that In consequence of a request to the Foreign Office, con- veyed through the Secretary of the American Legation in London, permission had been eiven to the persons conducting the arrangements for the forthcoming musical festival at Boston to engage the band ot the Grenadier Guards. The correspondence on the subject had been entered into as long back as September ; but before any_ order, was gi ven for the bandsmen to proceed - to Liverpool the war office had received tho sanction of Her Majesty, obtained on the submission of hi3 Royal Highness Commanding- in- Chief. It was a mistake to suppose that any civilians were to go in the band, and to be dressed in the uniform of the regiment. The men would procecd to the United States in charge of an officer. The Duke of Richmond thought the answer of the noble marquis one of the most unsatisfactory answers he had ever heard. He had not answered two or three of the principal points made by his noble friend who had introduced this subject. He understood the noble marquis to say that the Secretary of the American Legation in London communicated with the Foreign Office, and that on such communication American speculators— he did not mean to use the words offen- sively— were allowed to enter into an engagement with the band of one of the regiments of Guards. The noble marquis said that the consent of Her Majesty had been obtained before the order was given to the band to proceed on the journey; but as he understood it the bargain between the American manager and the band had been concluded before that consent had been ob- tained or sought for. There would be great dissatisfac- tion at this proceeding. He believed no more irregular proceeding had ever occurred or had ever received the sanction of the Secretary of State. Earl Granville must say that the experience of the Government was not that judgment m their favour was allowed to go by default. ( A laugh.) He thought the noble duke nad much exaggerated the facts of this case. The proceeding complained of was not one with- out preeedent. He himself had before now joined with other " speculators" in inviting the military bands of other countries to visit this. These bands had been cor- dially received, had behaved admirably, and their per: formance had given a great . deal of pleasure to English audiences. He was informed thatmihtary bands of three. or four of the greatest countries in Europe, including, he believed, bands from Austria, Russia, and Prussia, but he was not sure as to these particular nations, were going' to tbisMusical Festival at Boston. He believed, also, that the band of the 71st Regiment of the Line had gone to America, before now, had been cordially received there, and had in no way misconducted them- selves. He did not thinkthere shuuld be anything like a grudging feeling in a matter like this, when the visit wa3 to a country from which we had a difference at the present moment, but with which we were desirous to be on the best terms. ( Hear, hear.) Lord De Ros thought that on the grounds of dis- cipline the arrangement to which the War Office had given its sanction ought not to have been made. The Marquis of Lansdowne qbseryed" that' all tho objections made to the permissi^ p'given to the band to goto Boston would apply to any removaL of a band from the regiment to whith it belonged. two children were living at a place called Durham- hilL Only the day previously he had obtained permission to mess away from barracks. The corpse was removed to the dead- house, and the prisoner given into custody and conveyed to the station. Half an hour afterwards he was sleeping soundly. The prisoner had been in the service about two years and bore a very fair character, the deceased, 14 years, and was within two months of obtaining an additional good conduct stripe. On Saturday ipornipg at 11 o'clock the prisoner was taken before the Dover maistrates. He is a native of Lewes, in Sussex, and aged 19. Previously to his entering the army, he was a labourer, and can both rfiad ana write. He showed the utmost indifference to his position during the whole examination. On the Mayor calling his name and reading him the charge he made no reply. In the course of the examination it transpired that after being reported, the prisoner said to the deceased, " Perhaps you won t have the chance of reporting me again." He was quite sober at the time of the occurrence. On his way to the station, using a foul expression, he said, I won't be troubled any more by you." The prisoner was committed for trial at Maidstone The inquest was held at the. " Albion" Inn, and the jury, after about 20 minutes' deliberation, re- turned a verdict of " Wilful Murder.' MISS FIELD AND WOMAN'S RIGHTS. ( From Judy.) It is needless to say that Judy is an advocate for Woman's Rights. Equally needless it is to assert that k he is A> t altogether unaccustomed to public speaking, a^ d invests tho words of wisdom which fall in silvery ao cents from her ruby lips ( at the rate of twopence we. skly) With A charm that is all her own. But there is a til n_ e for all things, and. like all finished orators, she can . listen as well as speak. The other eveningshe wan1 present at the fourth Biennial Festival of the Hospital' for Throat Diseases, held at Willis's Rooms and after the usual statistics had been run through, the usual toasts were proposed and acknowledged, a noticeable! one bein^ that ef " The Ladies," whicfc was respondidl to by Miss Elate- Field, of Boston, in a speech, from! which Judy is sorsy she can only make a fewer tracts :— I " Now," said MIPJ Field, " although at this post- prandlalf ' hour, we are all supposed to be tjcapablo of reasoning, lew us try to be logical- Women sine In pnbllc, act in pobUa^ S read in public— why. Shea, should ahey not speak J" Why indeed? that's what JoD5" would like to know. " " It seems to pie that tf public speaking bo tolerated at allf — which is doubtful, especially at dinner*— It should betronn the lips of women, and for this rei- son. Ever since thw subsidence of chaos, men havo been talking. For $ 000 yearp- at least, they have, to u^ e an Americanism, ' stomped** creation and impressed tho world wlti their view on all* subjects." There's one for the opposite party 1 Further:— " Taking for granted all that is known and said about- womeu, they ought to make more attractive speaker* than* men. J do not think they are, so far; but they ought to Ufc and these aro my data. Women are bom more gracctulir they havo the great gift of beauty, and the great privilege or' dress. Hence, they ore a greater gratification to tho ey^. and the majorityof the people hear with their eyes. Women- are thore Impulsive, more sympathetic, more persuaslvocJ , therefore are they more likely, to touch the heart: and when » you havo made an audience feel, half the battle la won. Frajr,, who doos the greater part of speaking In private— Mr. or Sirs.; CACDLK? Were I a man, I should hall public speaking as blessing In diigulie. When Vesuvius ia in a state of erup- tion, Etna Is quiet." That's a broad hint, which loving couples will do well to take to themselves. Again :— " If precedent be required, women can trace back their: rights in this respect much further than mon, for EVE was* the original orator. It is to her persnaalvo pUading that oWe all knowledge. MIRIAM was among the first to prophesy? DEBORAH was elevated to the dignity of judge of Israol,; Greek oraelea proceeded from the lips of women : and the. greatest orators of Hellas did not scorn to be taught their art by the sex they regarded with contempt. SOCRATES learned rhetoric from Asi'ASlA, and it was to their mother CORHELIA tuat the GRACCHI owed their eloquence. And, IT modern examples are asked for, I can only reply that not. many evonlngs since I heard six Englishwomen— the majority of them young, and two of them very pretty— speak at Hanover- square Booms in a manner that might be imitated. with advantage by the gentlemen in the House of Commons." Bravo! And then the oratress goes on :— " I never knew a woman who did not protest against a senseless custom which deprives public dinner3 of half their utility as well as all their brilliancy : for, as tho object ot these dinners is the raising of money, their managers show little discernment in ignoring 6lsters of charity! who, in my country, are as eflectivo in opening the purses as they are in touching the hearts of their lay brothers." THE WORKING CLASSES AND THE LICENSING BILL. On Saturday a deputation, made up of seventy- eight working men, representing forty- three different trades, had a hour's interview with the Earl of Kimberley, at the Colonial office, respecting the Licensing Bill which has been introduced into Parliament by the Govern- ment. The deputation were introduced by Mr. M'Arthur, MP. The various arguments put for- ward are embodied in the following extracts from a memorial which was read to the Earl of Kimberley by Mr. Pearson:— " That it i3 wit hin the knowledge of your memorialists that a very deep and extensive desire exists among working men of orderly habits and Bober lives in favour of shortening the hours during which public- houses and beer- shops are now allowed to be open both on Sundays and week days. That the long, and especially tho late, hours during which the sale oi liquurs is permitted is apowciful temptation to their excessive use. and encourages that waste of means and neglect of home and personal culture from which so many Jamilies suffer, and by which every form of social evil is more or lesj nourished and the publi c rates needlessly increased. That sobei and indust rious working men and their families are seriously affected by the common intemperance and depravity arising out of tho unsatisfactory management of public- houses anu the exceedingly imperfect control exercised over them by the police and licensing magistrates. That your memorialists regard th'o Government Licensing Bill as a very moderate measure of reform, and as not capable of amendment except by adding to the restiictions which it proposes to place upon tho sale of intoxicating liquors. That the repre- sentations lately mado to your lordship from the so- called ' Public Eights Defence Association" may be the sentiments of the population, but that the association has no public influence, and its members are in no manner entitled to speak on behalf of the working men of this me- tropolis, who are as anxious as those of provincial towns for such a restriction of the public- house system a3 will promote public morality, and add to tho prosperity of the whole com- munity. Your memorialists, therefore, respectfully request your lordship and her Majesty's Government to resist any attempts that may be made to mutilate and weakon the provisions of the Licensing Bill in its passage through both HOU3CB of Parliament, ana to give support to other clauses, if proposed in cither House for further diminishing the evils of which the public- house system is now the acknowledged The Earl of Kimberley, in the course of his reply to the deputation, said— On tho whole, I am encouraged in having reason to think that the bill Is not ah extreme one. It Is simply what It ap- pears to be. It is aa houtsf'attempt on the part of tho Government to pass a measure on the subject that will meet all difficulties, and not press too heavily or unjustly on any existing interests. I believe the bill, if it will not accomplish all that some people desire, goes in the right direction, and STOPPING at the " HOTEL RADZIWILL. 1* that it is therefore worthy of the support _ _ quite agree that tho existing law has not bfien Very efficiently carried out— nay, more I believe that if the existing law had been properly carried out, much of what is now complained of and sought to be remedied would not have existed. What is wanted is a more efficient system of inspection'. I believe that tho bill now before Parliament will provide that want. If It was only | for that reason alone, the bill is important, and would provo 1 useful. There is no use in changing the law If we do not pro- I vide for an efficient Inspection. With the question of in- | spect'. on is mixed up the question of taxation. Into the latter question it is not necessary for me now to enter. I shall I only say that I am convinced that many who may be opposed , to the proposition respecting taxation fully approve of the I necessity of improved inspection ; but wo can hardly have j efficient inspectors without incurring some expense. It ' seems to mo thatthero is no difference of opinion between the deputation I am now addressing and myself with re- ! gardto this bill. This is really a question which affects j especially the working claries. They perhaps require 1 publlc- honses, in a moderate way, moro than other classcs of tho community, and thoy suffer more from any excesses that too frequent use of public- houses may entail. It is therefore important that I should know what the opinions of the working people are on the subject, more particularly as I have been before now assured that the restrictions proposed in tho billwould Interfere with the convenience of the work- ing clatses. If the bill had that effect, I havo no doubt that we should soon find a reaction set in, and the law would probably have to be further altered. I am In hopes of being able to maintain the bill in the House Of Lords, and or it3 meeting with favour also in the Houso of Commons, and I trust it will realise to tho full the improvement in the law we anticipate. THE LATE DUKE OP BEDFORD.—" One who knows, but will not be knowli," sends the following to The Times;— ! Having read with interest your notico of the late Duke of Bedford, may I beg to add a few words as to the many good works by which he desorves to be remembered ia Bedford- , shire ! The Duke took a truo and real Interest in the educa- tion of tho poor, bnilding and supporting schools of the best tyne, and liberally assisting those already existing. He con- tinued the erection of cottages, let at the lowest rent3, and contrasting in all directions witn the miserable yet moro highly- rented tenements of small proprietors. He was a munificent restorer of churches, and assistod liberally in tho ' erection and the repair of parsonages, while requests for i help in all descriptions of charitable efforts were always liberally met by him. In days when the estimate- of a pro- minent nobleman depends greatly on his public usefulness, 1 works of this kind may well receive a thankful recognition. I GENERAL CLUSEP. ET SPEAKING HIS MIND.— The New York Sun says that General Chiseret has. broken the silence which he has maintained ever sinoo tie fall of the Commune, to reply to accusations, of venality put foitn against him by Admiral Saisiet. Time accusations he declares to be purely calumnifous. " I leavo to those," saya Cluseret, '' who have known a* ad who know my profound contempt for riches, who ' nave known and know the poverty in which I live and find pleasure, the care of answering for me. When a man sacrifices to his convictions his caree. r, fortune, country, liberty, life, even his affections— hi a word, all that attaches man to this world— it is no* with money that he can be paid. The heart alono iuspirea such dfr- j yotioa j the heart nlone can pay it." The Court Journal relates the following pleasant story :— An Englishman and his wife, not speaking a word oF' German, but having some knowledge of French deter- 1 mined to visit the capitals of Prussia and Saxony. They had been recommended to an hotel at Berlin, and wera, proceeding to it in a hired vehicle, when suddenly the> lady espied an imposing- looking building, on whico- was inscribed in large letters, " Hotel Radziwill." She immediately exclaimed, " There's a fine hotel, and what a nice open situation 1" " Well, should you like: to go there?" " Oh, yes 1" No sooner said, than done; the driver was made to set theipi down there. Several persons were around the dodr* of the hotel, but no one that spoke English off French ; they were made to understand, however, that the luggage was to be taken within doors, ana with much ceremony they were introduced to an apart- ment. The lady made signs to be shown a bedroom, which was done, and, on her return, she said, " WelL I never saw an hotel so charmingly furnished as this li I Bhould like you to step up andlook at the bedroom and such a dressing- room." The husband, also, was> full of admiration ; he had been examining the few- paintings whioh hung upon the walls, and pronounced! them valuable pictures. Having made some necessary changes of appareL they rang the bell, and made the attendant acquainted that they would dine at five. On their return from a- promenade, a gentlemanly- looking man entered the salon, bowed, and said something in German which was » not understood, and the Englishman, thinking his" manner som, ewhat free, carelessly roplied with a. " Good morning— how d'ye do?" and the stranger retired._ A suitiptuoua little dinner was served,, and wine of a rtehcrcM character, and in duoi course coffee, and a cfiasse- caffc of some delicious liqueur. When the two servants had left tho room, the husband observed, " This is all very capita^ my dear; I onlv hope we shall be aa well hen we 6ee the bill." His wife rejoined, this is a very first- rate hotel, and very ex- pensive ; if I were you I would have the bill to- morrow morning, that we may know how we are going on.'*" They went on, however, for a day or two, delighted with everything, and then the lady's prudent warning so far prevailed, that the bill was directed to bo- brought the following morning at breakfast. Breakfast came, but no bill, and it was then peremptorily de- manded, and when the room was cleared, the husband! said, " I begin to partake of your suspicions. I don't half lUce this reluctance to bring the bill, and I cxpcctl when it does come it will be enormous." " Very shortlyf the same personage who had made his appearance on. their first arrival entered the room, and advancing to- wards them, the following dialogue took place in* French : Stranger : " I am the Prince RadziwilL" Englishman, rising and presenting a chair: " TOQ what may I ascribe the honour of this visit ? " Stranger: " You have evidently takon this to be sjt public hotel." Englishman : " Undoubtedly!— what ia it then." Stranger : " It ia my private hoteL" The Englishman was so petrified thai- he made nof immediate apology, but explained the affair to his wife, 7 who looked perfectly aghast, and began assuring tho « prince in English I that they saw " Hotel" written onf the front of tho house, and of course they supposed itA to be one. The prince saw, and no doubt secre'iy . enjoyed, theirf confusion, but expressed himself highly delighted at# having had the opportunity, even by mistake, of ex- i tending his hospitality to a gentleman and lady from England, the inhabitants of which country,, he was pleased to say, were always objects of interest and esteem. The Englishman having mcde a suitable reply, or attempted it, for his ideas continued somewhat confused, ths prince went on to say that, if ib mat their convenienco, he should be very glad if they would favour him with their company for a fow days longer, when they would DO more immediately hia guestB. The lady howevar, decked to her husband,, aside,, that she Bhouldnt recover her- self unta they ware out of the house ; the invitation, therefore, w& 3 politely and gratefully declined. Tha^ Englishman contrived to givo a handsome douccur to' thje domestics, and the prince insisted on Bending them toith'iir hotel in his carriage. On biing asked after- wards if he had given the jjrince his card, the Englkb- mjta replied, " No 1 what was the use of presenting hiia. with a card with ' Mr. Jones' upon it ? " IA SMART " HOBS!""— A letter written from " Francisco in December savs, " I went to see a great trotting feat, when a little chestnut mare trotted twenty miles in 59J minutes— they say it is a thing that only four horses had ever done before - she trotted tlje last mile in leas time than the first; the driver had no whip, she was held back very hard all the way, and could not be pulled up for a quarter of a mile after she. had done the twenty miles. At the seventeenth milf the owner cried out to the driver not to go so fast, a* he had thirty- four seconds to spare. He replied, ' 1 can't hold her back any more, uir.'. Me owner had backed to do twenty miles in an hour. She was nut half so much distressed aa yon see our ordinary cab- horses after an ordinary drive. In order to keep hex back in the first six miles they drove another c? iri* g^, before her, emtl kept her head cloao against it." DEATH OF ME. J. G0ED0N BENNETT. " The death of the Edltorjof the New Tori Herald Is an event which will add another • ensatlon to the many which America is experiencing from' the excited condition of its Internal and foreign politics," remarks the Daily Newt, and proceeds to give tho following account of the career of Mr. Bennett, who will no doubt take his place in the historic roll oi self- made men :—• The disappearance from the streets of New York of the well- known features of the cynical and canny Scotchman, and the cessation of his strange influence, will constitute an event bedde which the downfall of Tweed and the violent end of Fisk will shrink into^ in- eignificance. Under his control, the New York Herald, during the generation through which it has lasted, has received the scorn of the earnest, the condemnation of the respectable Americans; it has been the fashion to disapprove and to deplore its influence ; fathers of families have considered it neceasary that it should never enter their households; but meanwhile it haa been tho newspaper of the counting- room, the organ of commerce, and the medium of infor- mation to millions. Despite tho shame with which so many Americana have been accustomed to speak of it, and the vehement admonitions that the world should not regard it as reflecting the real life or opinion of that country, the New York Herald has steadily gained In circulation, and ia to- day, probably, the wealthiest paper in the United States, if not in the world. This Buccess is phenomenal. It arose in good part out of the social conditions of New York at the period when the paper wa3 established; but it is impossible not to recognise that this implies extraordinary powers in the man who was able to measure the commu- nity ar > und him, and to meet and answer those con- ditions without capital, patronage, or aid of any im- portant kind. However the success may be explained, or whatever importance may be attached to it, it is not to be denied. In 1861, President Lincoln recognized it | by openly offering the Editor the mission to France to j secure the support of his paper; a position which Mr. | Bennett did not consider of equal importance to that which he already occupied, and consequently declined. ( Mr. Bennett was born in the year 1800, at New Mill. Banffshire, Scotland, of a French- Scotch ancestry, and received his chief education in a Roman Catholic semi- nary at Aberdeen, being intended for holy orders in that Chilruli. He had already disclosed an unfitness for the profession of a priest, when there fell in hia way a copy of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography. He was seventeen years of age when he read this work, and it made him resolve to emigrate to America. In May, 1819, he landed at Halifax, with leas than five pounds to represent his earthly possessions, and en- tirely friendless. He seems to have acquired some know- ledge of French and, Spanish, and knew something of book- keeping, by giving lessons in which he gained a meagre support at Halifax, and managed to obtain a passage by schooner to Portland. There are traditions that lie was at this time a sentimental, romantic youth of high aspirations, and that he wrote Byronic verse. Having reached Boston - he was Reduced to utter want, having at one time passed two entire days without food, being then relieved by finding a shilling on Boston- common. After a time he obtained a situation as proof reader in an Englishman's printing- house. In 1822 he mado his way to New York, where, after living by means of odd jobs on newspapers, he met with a Mr. Willing- ton, proprietor of the Charleston Courier, who engaged him to go with him to South Carolina as a translator of Spanish. Thia residence in Charleston was important in shaping his career. The editor whom he assisted was in the habit of going out in a sailboat to meet ships coming in from foreign ports, in order to obtain early news, an example of enter- prise which young Bennett was careful to note. More- over, he came in approving contact with the institution of slavery, to which he was able to give important sup- port in after- life. He remained in Charleston but a few months, when ho returned to New York, where he put forth the prospectus of a " Commercial School," in which were to be taught " reading, elocutioD, penman- ship, and arithmetic; algebra, astronomy, history, ana geography ; moral philosophy, commercial law, and political economy ; English grammar and composi- tion : and also, if required, the French and Spanish languages by natives of those countries." The school seems to have never gone beyond the prospectus, and a course of lectures delivered by Mr. Bennett in a Dutch church on Political Economy was not more en- couraging. He fell back upon the press, and was for some years employed in a subordinate capacity on various journals, earning thereby the scantiest subsis- tence. But he was indefatigable, and had no tendency to any youthful vices, or even indulgences. It is be- lieved that during hia entire life he never once smoked or gambled, nor ever in any instance ate er drank be- yond what was required for the barest needs of life. In 1825 Mr. Bennett made an attempt to have a journal of his ownj and had obtained money enough to purchase a Sundaypaper, the New York Courier, which aid not succeed. He then entered into other journal- istic projects until he became Associated with the In- quirer, and went to Washington to be its correspondent. It is said that while reading Horace Walpole's Letters In the Concessional Library he conceived the idea of writing similar ones from Washington. The letters made " a hit." They were lively, unscrupulous, and full of personal gossip concerning eminent personages of both sexes at the capital While he was writing these once famoua letters, he is said to have written enormous quantities of articles of every conceivable kind from a police report to a love story, his poetical effusions being still frequent With all this, such was the poor estate of American journalism, that he was able to earn no more thanfrom five to twelve dollars a week. The journal for which he corresponded, subsequently known as the New York Courier and Inquirer, was then,' perhaps, the most flourishing in the United States, printing what was thought the enormous number of 3,500 copies per day, and receiving a daily amount of somewhat over ten pounds for advertisements. After fourteen years of hard labour the Scotchman fbund himself a capitalist to the extent of a few hundreds of dollars, and he started a paper called the Globe, which lived one month ; next he started a paper in Philadelphia devoted to the political fortunes of General Jackson and Martin Van Buren, which also failed. Resolving never again to give himself np to the serviee of any party, he returned to New York, when on May 6, 1835, appeared the first number of the New York Herald, price one cent, its office being a cellar. Mr. Go wans, a bookseller of New York, has recently Written the following reminiscence :— " I remember to havo entered tho subterranean office of its editor early in its career, and purchased a single copy of the paper, for which I paid the sum of one cent. On this occasion thi- proprietor, editor, and vendor was seated at his desk, busily engaged writing, and appeared to pay little or no attention to me as I entered. On making known my objcct in coming in, he requested me to put my money down on tho conntcr. and help myselt to a paper, all this time he continuing his writing operation. Tho office was a single oblong underground room; Its furniture con- sisting of a conntcr, which also served as a desk, constructed from two flour- barrels, perhaps empty, standing apart from each other about four feet with n single plank covering both. a chair, placed in tne centre, upon which sat the editor busy at his vocation, with an Inkstand by his right band : on the end nearest the door wcro placed the papers lor sale." The somewhat amusing detail with which this account is given is significant of the profound impression which the career of Sir. Bennett has produced upon those who have immediately witnessed it The expansion of that cellar, with its little pile of one- cent papers— four little pages of four columns each— into tho imposing buildings in which converged threads from all parts of the wurid is a contemporary event which one would be glad to look upon as the honest result of worthy enter- prise ami intellectual power. The first editorial leader i of the Herald said :— 1 " In debut* ot this kind, many talk ot principle— political principle, partv principle— as a sort of steel- trap to catch iho public. We mean to he perfectly understood on this point, and theref- re openly disclaim all steel- traps— all prin- • dple. as it is called— all party— all politics. Our onlv culde shall bo good, sound, practical, common- sense, applicable to the business and bosoms of men engaged In everyday life. We • hall support no party, be the organ of no faction or coterie, and care nothing for any election or any candidate, from | President- down to constable. We shall endeavour to record tacts on every public and proper subject, stripped of verbiage , and colouring, with comments when suitable, just, Inde- , pendent, tearless, nnd good- trmperrd. If thd Herald wants • iho mere cxpaniion which many Jonmab possess, we shnll try to make it up in industry, good- taste, brevity, variety, | point, riquancy, and cheapness." Some of these promise were certainly kept ( continues the Do. Uu News.) The Herald certainly never feP inte 1 ' the weakness of entrapping the public by principles genuine or affected. It was edited with industry arid Bmartness, though good taste co aid hardly have bt^ eh" claimol as one of ita strong points. From the first the tone of the. pnpcr was that of a coarse cynickm. The editor was willing- to joke with everything arid | everybody, not evtn sparing hia own squint eye, and willing, when he had been assaulted by an 1 aggrieved damsel, to make money out of bia 1 wounds by printing a minute account ol the trans- action, and placarding his bulletin board with— James Gordon Bennett horsewhipped by a woman! See Herald." He was more especially fond of parading clerical scandals, and making fun of. churches generally. He claimed to be a Catholic, would begin an article with " The holy Roman Catholic Church ( all of us Catholics JTC devilish holy)," & c. He would sum np a great theological controversy thus:—" Great trouble among the Presbyterians just now. The ques- tion in dispute is whether or not a man can do any- thing towards saving his own sonl." some remarks on the principles of the Herald, the Daily News continues :—' The fact is, that the industry of the editor, his great ability, his wide ac- quaintance with adventurers, his knowledge of French and Spanish combined to enable him to make a news- paper which had an eye in every part of the world. No island of the South Seas was toolaroff— no village of the farthest savage tribes was too insignificant to escape no- tice. Its correspondence was bnef, spic$, and exceed- ingly various, and of the immense floating popula- tion of New York it would be rare that one could read the Herald for a week without coming across something from the region which meat concerned him. From the_ first the lesson which the young Scotchman learned when he saw the Carolinian editor going out in his sailboat to get early new3 from inward- bound ships made the Herald a commercial medium of importance, and its wealth came chiefly from the Tn! m of universal and filtrated correspondence." The Daily Telegraph, in noticing Mr. Bennett's death, says :— In Mr. James Gordon Bennett, whose death Is to- day an- nounced, America has lost one of its most remarkable men The founder, the proprietor, and tho editor of tho Hew York Herald, he wasapoliticxlpower in the United States, and his nanje was known throughout the world. As a poor and friendless lad ho had come from hli native country, Scotland, where he had been partially edncated for tho Roman Catholic priesthood. The theological atmosphere of Blair's College, Aberdeen, does not seem to have suited the young Scot, and he discovered that nature had not so splendidly quallfled him for the curs of souls as for some less sanctifled callings. Going to America, he became a journalist, and, otter one or two un- successful ventures, he founded tho New York Ucrald. His training and his own keen eye had taught him the Imperative necessity of laying before the publlo Instant and amplo in- formation, and he did so with a success which, at that time, had no examplo in Journalism. The machinery which he planned to gather the news of all the world into a dally net, the sums which he lavished to obtain the earliest news, and the risks which liis correspondents ran In time of war, will form a curious chapter in the history of the newspaper press. Mr Bennett was rewarded by immense good fortune. The New York Herald became the most widely circulated of American journuls, and he himself amassed great woilth. On the other hand, of course, he had to face the severe cri- ticisms to which every prominent public man in America is subjected. Idcntlfled witn the New York Herald in a way to which there is no parallel in Kngllsh journalism, he was made directly x'esponslble for all that It did and said. Hence he had sometimes the honour to bo " tho best abused man " in the States. Nevertheless, he was a political power which no party could afTord to leave out ot eicht, and he has left a permanent mark on the political life of his adopted country. " Her Majesty has, happily, been able to be BO much among her people dnriu/ the past portion of the season as to • explain the report that she Is so much stronger that, on her return from the north, she will undertake more publio ( duties..( There is, however, no foundation • for this report. The occasions on which Her Majesty appeared in public dur- ing the past spring were both numerous and trying, ami- the fatigue consequent on these, following so soon after Her Majesty's own very severe Illness and the anxious watching , « ver the Prince of Wales, necessitates a long period ol quietude. Much public exerti jn during the ensuin; summer months would probably Induce a return ot the painful ill- ness from which ller Majesty Buffered last autumn."— Xflncct. ANIMAL INFANTICIDE. BUTCHER, Butcher, spare a Calf ; Veal Is Beef developed halfi, let it reach proportions full; Grow to cow, or oi or bull. Butcher. Butcher, leave a lamb Frolicking beside its dam. lamb is Mutton's early bloom. Gathered by untimely doom. lambs will fill out into on es. As a slim young lady groivs To a matron's bulky mass. let the Lamb, consuming gross, likewise into flesh and fat ( Only Mutton) transmuto that. Butcher, Butcher, hold thy Steel From purveying lamb and VcaL Beef and Mutton may abound. Then, at somewhat less por pound.— Punch. USE OF ETHER IN IRELAND. In the House of Commons, on Monday evening. Colonel Knox asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether. his attention had been called to the great in- crease of intoxication im the north- west of Ireland, causedlby the use of ether and of a mixture of naptha and ether, sold'by qhymiats and grocers, nnd whether he was. prepared to take steps to put a stop to the abuse, and deter parties who turn their establishments int<> dram shops. . The Marquis of Hartington said the attention of the Irish Government had not been called to that matter lately, but as long* ago as 1868 ita attention was directed to ft by a presentment of the Grand Jury of tho county of Tyrone, foiwnrded by Mr. Justice George. The Government then made a full inquiry into the sub- t j eel andascertained that the practice of using ether as a stimulant instead of ordinary spirits was confined to the'north of Ireland, and principally to the counties of Tyrone and Iiondonderry, where ether was taken, not as an addition to whiaky, or any other spirit, to strengthen it, bnt merely diluted with water as a stimu- lant instead oiiordinary spirits. Thereupon the Irish Government communicated with the Board of In- land Revenue as to whether any measures should be taken for checking that practice. The Board of In- land Revenue repotted that in the existing state of law they could not . interfere. The subject appeared to have been further considered by the Government; but, looking to the fact that that practice was almost con- fined ta the two counties he had named, and that ether was v^ ry largely used for medicinal and many other purposes, it T\- as dot'then thought necessary to take, any further step in the matter. At present an in- quiry was, however, being conducted under tho direc- tion of the Irish Government into the alleged adultera- tion of whisky in many parts of Ireland. As soon aa the reports on that subject were recoived they would b- j considered by the Government, who would also ta'^ e tho opportunity of considering the qnestioa to wfcach the hoo, nnd gallant member had rekrred. A shocking murder was committed last Friday night in the Citadel Barracks at Dover. The deceased, Daniel Donohue, aged 33, and the murderer, Francis Bradford, aged 19, were both privates in the K Com- pany, 2nd Battalion 3rd Buffs, and occupied a room in common. It appears that on the night referred to the prisoner was rather noisy, and the non- commissioned officer in charge of the room being absent on duty asprovost- ser- geant, Donohue threatened to report him to Corporal Kavanagh, and left the room for that purpose. Bradford endeavoured to strike him on his return with a Siker, but was prevented by Private Stephenson. onohue then went to bed, and the lights were put out. Bradford a few minutes afterwards was heard to cross the room, and ask Private Green ( who slept next te Donohue) for a pipe. Green gave 6omo care- less reply, and immediately afterwards Donohue was heard to cry out " I'm stabbed, I'm stabbed." Corporal Dillon, of the band, then came in with a candle, the gas waa turned on, and the men, proceeding to Dono- hue's bed, discovered Bradford in the act of striking him with his fist, while in the other hand he held a bayonet, which was taken from him by a man named Brown. It wa3 then seen Donohuo had been stabbed, the weapon penetrating the bed- clothing and entering the abdomen to the extent of some three or four inches. The prisoner was then taken to the guard- room and a surgeon fetched to Donohue, his comrades, meanwhile, using every endeavour to stop the bleeding. Upon the surgeon's arrival Donohue was almost pulseless, and although he lived some 20 minutes afterwards, he only rallied sufficiently to remark he was dying, and won- dered what his poor wifo and family would do. The deceased had married without leave, nnd his wife and And perhaps this last is the most cogent argument of alL No one could give better proof than the fact, that in future, Public Speaking will be one of Woman Rights, Out of her own mouth has Miss FIELD con- vinced the sceptics, that the Woman's Rights Associa- tion henceforth will have a new motto—" A fair FL£ I2> and no favour/" THE FALMOUTH & PENRYN WEEKLY TIMES. SATURDAY, JUTTS 8, 18T2. N U T S . • Bio fallowing extracts ore from an article on " Nuts," In that nseful journal All the Year Rtxmd, which is charac- terised not only by its inUratinj but by its instructive articles Nmt8 play a more" important part in every- day life than most of usare apt to suppose. They are usnally little things, yet not little in their usefulness. What a nut really is, is- rathar a puzzling question. Is it a seed, or a berry, or a fruit, or a seed- pod, er a kernel ? The truth Beems to be that, in commerce and in manu- factmres, in familiar discourse an'd in domestic economy, the name is given, somuwhat at random, to all these varieties of vegetable growth. Nevertheless, the true nut is a true fruit. Butanically, anut ( mix) denotes " a one- celled fruit, with a hardened pericarp, containing, when mature, only one seed." Popularly, a nut is " a fruit which has the seed inclosed in a bony, woody, or leathery covering, not opening when ripe. When in England we speak simply of nuts, we usually mean hazel- nuts ; on the Continent the name more frequently denotes walnuts. Including nuts, of all', kinds, all • ouutries, and applied to all purposes, the consumption is astonishingly larg- j. Air. P. L. Simmonds, who has recently collected much information on this nutty sub- ject, tells that, besides home growth, we import nuts and nut- produce to the value of three to four millions sterling annually, more than half of which is purchased for the sake of the oil contained in the nuts. Edible nuts, those of which the kernel is eaten, as a pleasant fruit, are, so far as English taste is concerned, chiefly the hazel, filbert, walnut, chestnut, almond, and cocoa- nut. Our hazel- nuts, or Spanish- nuts, are nearly all brought from Spain ; we buy theip at about ten or twelve shillings a busheL Among the small rogue- ries of trade is that of giving a rich colour to inferior Spanish nuts before they leave that country, by means of sulphur fumes. Good and • bad together, we import three hundred thousand bushels • f these nuts every year. The Kentish cob- nut is a sort of large round hazel- nut. Most of the filberts sold in London are grown in Kent, the soil of which is in some parts po favourable as to yield thirty hundred- weights of filberts per acre— a highly profitable crop to the grower. We grow most of our chestnuts ; those im- ported from France and Spain cost from twelve to six- teen shillings a bushel. The French are so fond of this fruit that they are said to consume six million bushels of then annually— more than half a peck of chestjiuts to every man, woman, and child in France. It Spain and North Italy chestnuts form a regular article of food, preserved during the winter in layers of sand or 6traw, or else husked and dried. Starch is made out of a large kind of chestnut Walnuts, when young and green, are pickled with the husks ; when a little older, either with or without the husks. Our importations of this fruit are every year increasing, chiefly from France and Belgium ; six shillings a bushel is about an average price. Almonds are increasing in consumption in England very rapidly ; they grow luxuriantly in Spain and Barbary; indeed, Spain, is par excellence, the country for nuts. The sweet almona, besides being eaten as a pleasant fruit, is used in confectionery, and for con- version into burnt almonds ; while the bitter variety are used in making liqueurs, maciroons, and medicines. Pistachio nuts are not much eaten as a fruit; they are more used in codking and confectionery, and in making soap, hair oil, and cosmeticfe. The dark- eved Spanish beauties are said to apply an emul- sion of pistachio- nut to their black hair. Brazil- nnts are brought chiefly from the country which gives them their name, whence our merchants obtain them at about ten shillings per bushel. Ground nuts are found in a peculiar position, just under the surface of the ground, whence their name, Arachis hypogea. They grow abundantly in hot climates, chiefly near the west coast of Africa, whence they are exported in thousands of tons every year. The kernel is eaten as a fruit, parched as food, and roasted as a substitute for chocolate. The meal is known to be nutritious— good whether made into a porridge, a custard, or a beve- rage. The prodigious ouantity of half a million bushels of these nuts is said to be imported annually into New York. The French amande de terre, a kind of eajth- nat, is eaten as a fruit, made into orgeat, and roasted as a substitute for coffee. Pine- seeds are really nuts, eaten in some countries as an occasional fruit, in others as a regular article of food, usually boiled. It is the oil- yielding property of nuts, however, which constitutes their chief value. Almost every kind of nut contains oil, in small if not in large propor- tion obtainable by pressure and by other means. The Brazil- nut, just mentioned, will yield nearly half its weight of a bland oil, useful in cooking and confec- tionery. The almond- nut is rich in oil, nearly colour- less, and applied to many purposes in medicine. Oil obtained from the walnut is much used on the Conti- spirit The dried leaves are used for thatch, and for making screens, mats, baskets, and a kind of plait; while the mid- rib of the leaf serves the natives a3 an oar. The wood of the lower part of the stem ia very hard, takes a beautiful polish, and is known to our turners and ornamental joiners as porcu- pine wood ; the fibrous centre of the older stems is worked like coir into cordage and similar articles. Tho husk of the ripe nut, when cut across, is used for polishing furniture, and scrubbing floors. Within the nut is occasionally found a small stony substance of a bluish white colour, worn by the Chinese as a kind of amulet or charm. In short, the cocoa- nut tree is one of the most useful products of tho tropical regions. Our dyers and tanners use so large a quantity of valonia as to cost them nearly half a million sterling annually; it is a portion of the nut, the acorn- cup, of an African tree. Myrobalan, another nut, is used in tanning and in ink- making. Tho so- called gall- nut, or nut- gall, of which the use in dyeing and ink- making is extensive is not really anut; it is an excrescence formed on the trunks of the oak and other trees in Southern Europe, made by the punctures of the female gad- fly. And thus it is that we give ourselves a veritable nut to crack, in attempting to enumerate all the virtues of nuts. yearn . for something better- something undefined and rather vapoury, but decidedly in advance of your humble experience. There is the money expend* d in French and music. You think of that, and feel that it would be really too bad to waste it all in the dull routine of domestic business. If a girl is fortunate enough to possess accomplishments, she should have an opportunity to display them. You had rather do the humbler service yourself, and let them have a chance for something a little more refined. But, while you indulge in these unselfish and aspiring cravings for some impalpable elevation, the objects of your ambition remain idle, or, worse than _ idle— mis- chievously busy. You are so long in deciding what to do with them, that they have come to a sort of negative conclusion of their own, and have taken to doing no- thing in particular as a regular employment A young girl with a sensible, well- defined object in life, is a phcenix. Now- a dnys the name of those who are in an aimless drift is legion. A young man and an engagement- ring often come to an anxiously- puzzled mother's relief, and decide the vexed question matrimonially. This is, then, the end of your daughter's geography, arithmetic, and all the other theoretical studies. No married woman revives Bent in cooking, a? a fuel for lamps, and to mix with artists1 colours ; the nut yields the oil by coljl- pressing and then hot pressing. The hazel- nut gives up more than half its weight <> f bland oil, used by perfumers. The cashew nut yields oil. The beech- nut is utilised in England chiefly as a food for swine, who are aL'owea to cater for themselves under the beech- trees, especially in the New Forest; whereas the French make coarse bread of beech- nut meal, roast it into a substitute for coffee, and obtain from it an oil useful in culinary concoctions. The candle- nut of the East contains an oil which renders good service in making soap, in lighting lamps, and as a drying oil for painters. The nutmeg, which we im- port from the Straits' Settlements, is chiefly known to as as a spice : but, on being pressed, it gives forth a concrete oil Known as nutmeg butter; while the oil called oil of mace, is really oil of nutmeg, obtained by distillation. The Americans have found out that their hickory- nut is rich in a limpid oil, very serviceable in lubricating machinery and watchwork. The cocoa- nut eclipses in importance all the kinds hitherto described. Its uses are numerous, valuable, and varied. Our importation of three or four million cocoa- nuts every year may seem large ; indeed, it is large, when compared with the trade twenty years back ; but it gives us little idea of the luxurious growth of this fruit in intertropical climes. There are said to be two hundred and eighty miles of cocoa- nut trees along the coast of Brazil ; Maiabar. besides supplying home demand, exports four hundred million cocoa- nuts annually, besides an equal value of copperah or dried kernels ; and there are seven million cocoa- nut trees in Travancore. A Ceylon cocoa- nut tree will on an average, yield about a hundred nuts each year for sixty or seventy years. From twelve to sixteen nuts will give two quarts of oil, by boiling, pounding, pressing, and skimming ; but when the nuts are exported from the country by their growth for oil- pressing in England • r other countries, the kernels are dried over a charcoal fire, then dried in the sun, and, finally, ground into copperah. Hydraulic and steam- presses are now used in Ceylon for preying cocoa- nut oil; the refuse oil- pake is available a- a food for poultry, and as a rich manure. Another valuable product of the cocoa- nut is the coir, the fibre which envelopes the shell. The nuts imported by us w iuld yield half a million pounds of fibre annually, if utilised ; but the main supply of coir required by our manufacturers comes to us in bales of fibre, already « .- parated from the shelL In order to • • effect this separation, each nut is struck sharply on " the point of a stake or spike, stuck in the ground ; and • " the fibre, thus loosened, is beaten, soaked, and washed; * the tannin contained in it prevents it from rotting. Coir is difficult to twist into yarn ; but, when twisted, « t makes excellent rope and cordage for ships, b trong, light, and elastic. The first use of it no » da in England was to stuff mattreeses; then jn Vo rough cordage and mats, brushes, and brooms ; but » it has gradually come largely into requisition for table- mats, fancy baskets, netting for pheasan- tries - and poultry yards, church cushions and has- nocks, clotheslines, garden- string, horae't* nose- bags, mats i md bags for seed- crushers and oil- pressers, and even a « a component element in the material for womem » ' bonnet*. The hard part of the shell is wrought' into cups, baskets, ladles, spoons, and other articles ; while, when burnt and pulverized, it yields a rich jet- black. It - woul d be no easy matter to enumerate all the nseful serv ices which tho cocoa nut, and the other parts of the tree to which it belongs, render to man. espe- cially in tho East The kernel is not eaten as we eat it, as fruit. iWt is prepared in a variety of ways for curries and o th « - r dishes; the milky juice is relished as a pleasant beverage; the oil is used in maldDg atearine candles and murine soap, and, in tropical conn- tries, lamp- oil, ointment, and an aid to cookery; the resin from the trm'ik, mixed with the oil from the nut, and melted, forms a substance useful for filling up the seams of ships and boats, covering the corks of bottles, and repelling the attacks of tho white ant ; tho root possesses narcotic properties, and is sometimes chewed like the areca- nut. The terminal bud ia esteemed a delicacy, although not easily obtainable without cutting down the tree. J'hc sap, or toddy, is a beverage, ana in also fermented to produce palin- wine and arrack- CORRUPTIONS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Many of the most recent Americanisms are highly imaginative, foru. ed as they are on metaphorical principles. Take these for example : " Shell out," in the sense of paying from one's own purse, is a metaphor drawn from the opening of tho shell to extract the fish. " Mudsill," as a term of reproach, applied by the Southerners against tho Northerners, meaning the veiy dregs of the lowest strata of society, from mudsill the beams which underlie the " sleepers" on a line of railway, applied figuratively, first, to the lower classes, upon whose labour the upper classes rest in security and wealth. " To come out at the little end of the honi," meaning to be unfortunate in a speculation or any kind, has been traced to the fairy story of a pigmy or elf, which, being imprisoned in a cow's horn, was foolish enough to squeeze through the little end of the horn, instead of passing through the larger aperture by the mouth. Then, " to bet one's pile,' which which means, to stake or risk all one's wealth, or to make the greatest of all sacrifices, is a term from the gambling- table, and originally was limited to staking all one's money, heaped in a pile on the gambling- table. In America, language, like everything else, is on a big scale. Schools are academies " and " colleges; " holidays are " vacations " and " recesses ;" boys are " young gentlemen ; " servants are " helps " or " clerks ; " wives are " ladies ;" letters are '' epistolory advices " or " communications;" much larger is " a nation sight bigger;" agood deal is " a nation deal.'.' The following expressions we think peculiar:—" To rush it" ( to perform a bold action). " To happify," " to fix "( to settle a matter). With the singular ex- pression " to ring ".( facts into a person's mind), we may compare our own indigenious expression, to keep " ding- donging" at a person. It is a singular fact that English and American telegraph clerks employ the leters " O. K." to denote that a message sent is " Oil Korrect" ( all correct) ; an expression that arose in this way, according to Dr. Leland s account In New York, about the year 1845, one district was distinguished bya banner bearing this strange device :—" TheFourth Ward, O. K." Next day, everybody who had seen the sight neglected business to compare notes with others as to its signfication. At last the public bewilderment rose to such a height that one individual, more curious than the rest, resolved to beard the author- sphynx in its den. He went to the secretary of the " Fourth Ward Democratic Committee," who, surprised at such ignorance, loftily exclaimed, " The Old Fourth, having got tired of stale mottoes, has for novelty's sake adopted a commercial one from our leading merchants. Don't they say. when they would affirm that a clerk can be implicitly relied upon to produce a balance on the right side, ' Oil Korrect' ? " The banner- painter acted up to his instructions in the way we have seen. With American corruptions of our pronunciation we need not here concern ourselves, though some of these are very curious, as " chile" for " child," " hull" for " whole," " nawthing" for " nothing," " s'pose" for " suppose," " pint" for " point," " Ea » y" for " saucy." As a rale, the weak preterite is preferred to the strong preterite, hence the vulgar use of " growed" for " grew," throwd" for " threw," " knowed" for " knew," " freezed" for " froze," and even " seed" for saw." The verbs " transmogrify," " cahot," " honeyfogle," and " high- falutin" are all indigenous to American soil, as well as the " chunk" ( of bread) for a " piece." " Hadn't ought" is used for " ought not," " had have had" for| " has had," " got to get-"' " got to go " for " must get" or " must go," " to get shet of " lor " to get rid of," " it taint so" for " it is not so." The prepositional adverb " up " is very commonly used with all sorts of verbs ; hence a school is said to " take up " for to " begin ;" a man is said to be " used up" for " exhausted," to be " picked up" for to be " deceived," and " cracked up " to be praised," and to be " fixed up" to be " dressed " or " ready ;" to " eail up" to " prosper," and to " eing up" to " flatter." What would Shakspeare, or Milton, or Hooker, or Addison have said at such pollutions of tho well of English undefiled by the infusion of streams so muddy ? — St. Jama's Magazine. her old text- books, or brings her music and fancy work into play, while the domestic knowledge you could not condemn her to acquire practically is weighed in the balance and found jvanting. But all your daughters are not sure of husbands. There used to be an old saying that no family was complete without an old maid or a bachelor in its number. Some families find all their daughters matrimonial provisions, while others are left to wait in the market till the day wears late and sales close. . . . First find out a girl's capability in all respects. Let her have the advantage of following the path that a natural capacity renders easy, so that she m. iy possess a special grace of her own, cultivated by practice into a reliable means of subsistence in case of necessity ; and, as a possibility of matrimony overtaking her, let her study, in connection with any or every other acquirement, the sadly- neglected art of making home comfortable, in case she should fall heir to one— for it is a mournful fact that thousands of women have homes who have never acquired the first idea on the subject. WJjat will you do with your girls ? Why, try and teach thom fiat there are plenty of people in the world directly or indirectly dependent upon them for happi- ness ; and their duties begin with home, and stretch outwird in a widening circle of influence ; that from tha father, to whom she owes respectful affection, to the cat who depends upon her for its Baucer of milk, the can brighten every living thing with whom Bhe comes in contact by her good humour and gentle in- terest Bad servants !" has become the wail of house- keepers. Want of interest in their employes, or energy in their work, are the complaints urged against the domestics by those who are heavy laden with kitchen duties. Let your daughters dignify the labour from which even tne lofty scullions are turning with con- temptuous noses. Lettheir industry prove to hirelings that you, as mothers, are not altogether at their mercy ; that your educated children do not Bcorn to acquire the knowledge of a thorough cook, or to learn the art of doing work tidily and easily. In our modern houses every family member flees from contact with the coarser cares of the concern; and Biddy, who is an imitative creature, does the same. They call it base drudgery ; Bhe scorns to be considered a drudge, and resents the slavery of hard work after the pattern of her betters. The only really contented servant now extant is the Chinaman, who seems to enjoy kitchen- work thoroughly, and who sings like a saw- mill while he busies himself among culinary things. A young lady whose dignity will not bear contact with labour— whose accomplishments cannot harmonise with in- dustry, and whose'temper will not last through an hour's bodily exertion— is not a good daughter, and will never make a pleasant wife. WHAT SHALL YOU DO WITH YOUR GIRLS ? ( Philadelphia Sunday Despatch.) This inquiry does not apply to the mothers of heir- esses or young ladies with brilliant matches in prospect. Such forlunate creatures have their lives mapped out agreeably without any waste of maternal anxiety or puzzled thought on the subject But the great middle mass, whose fortunes and prospects belong to the mediocrity that sometimes verges on the dubious, who have just enough for tho present, and divide tho future between hope and fear, are particularly addressed by the question. . . . See the self- directing tendency of young women as evinced on thfl, pytmena< lo ! Watch the tossing heads, hear the gig^ Sng " laughs, behold the airs and exaggerated affectation of thegirlsof ttuperiod, and you must acknowledge— though you are sorry enough to confess it— that husband- hunting is tho ob- ject there, and that the pure freshness of an innocent young life is in danger of being lost in the pureuit You do not mean to let your girls take up with this object as an Rvowed vocation, so what do you mean to set before them? Housekeeping? That seems drmM eery, does it not ? To tie a pretty, lively young being down to kitchen- work, to condemn her to redden her face and spoil her white hands— those hands so well fitted to draw music from the ivory piano Keys— in the coarse and uneongenial task of getting- dinner, really seems too bad. And what is accomplished by it? yoa say. A common, uneducated, unattraotive servant girl for three dollars a week can do as much ; and your charming dauxhter has spent years in study so aB to be fitted for something a little better and higher. Whatsbullit be? is the question. Shall sho learn a trade and join the innumerable caravan of needle- women ? If she chances to have a knack for that kind of thing, she will soon convince you of it by the deft- ness with which uhe trims and arranges her own ward- robe ; and, if her temperament tends to the indus- trious, she will make herself useful at home, creating her own sphere by establishing herself as the sewing, mtndlng, contriving, and helpful spirit of the family. There is no trouble about her. She has fallen into her proper niche, and ia provided for. It is the indefinite remainder that troubles you— the ones who have no particular beot, who are nice girls, bright enough and well- meaning too, but who teem to float lazily on the surface of things rather than move energetically amongst them, and who wait for " turning- uptime" to bring them their fate. There is no lack of employment for women, out- doors and in. If her parents' position admits of her devoting her energies to homo life, she can find abundant opportunities in the smallest family circle. If she looks abroad for remunerative work, she can bo anything from a telegraph operator to a child's nurse. It ian't the paucity of opportunity; it is rather tho inertness of seekers. You mothcra with families of girls unprovided for, in a worldly sense, look abroad with anxious eyes, but use Mrs. Jellaby'it teleacopo, sweeping the horizon, rather than looking down directly on your own acquainted sphere. You do wish you kn6W just what to do for the dear things ; but there is a worm gnawing at the heart of your good intent that prevents ita ripening into fruit, am. 1 that troublcsomo little insect is named Maternal Am- bition. You are not content that your daughters should walk in the quiet, old- foshioinjd way by which yon leached respectable maturity. Y-> u pocket handkerchief only, and then sat on it, and smoked his pipe, with pistol in hand, vowing he would shoot the first man who tried to diplace him. How the chair ever held together and he escaped being dashed to pieces is a wonder. Anothur time, after he had been staying some days in Sydney, living at the best hotel, he said he was tired of so much luxury, and sheuld camp out" Accordingly he lit a fire in the ^ middle of the street, took his blanket and pint pot, and made a night of it, the police not thinking it worth while to risk the chance of a bullet by attempting to disturb But, of all his mad freaks, none equalled that of his marriage. His brothers had pot him this station to which I was going, after he had been knocking about a long time doing nothing, and everybody thought he would settle down into a quiet steady fellow. For some time he went on very well, got the station into good order, and in every way seemed to be going on smoothly, when one day he happened to pay a visit to Bowen, and the demon of drink again took possession of him. It was a tiger tasting blood, and he renewed all his former eccentricities. In vain the magistrates stopped* his liquor, his name being posted up on the door of every grog- shop, with a penalty of twenty pounds for any person supplying him, he somehow managed to get a quarter cask of rum, and never was free from its influence whilst It lasted. During this time a Chinese shepherd of his was anxious to get married to an Englishwoman, also in his employ, ana told B. what- his wishes were, when ho promised his assistance and sent a mounted man for the nearest clergyman, who was some days' journey off. An alliance of this sort isvery much deprecated in the bush, a China- man being looked upon as inferior even to a black fellow, and on this occasion it ^ pasjnore particularly objectionable, as the woman coulcPbave got a white husbbnd at any time she liked. When the clergyman arrived, B. had in his mad way arranged the wedding breakfast, consisting of beef, damper, and rum, he having determined to preside over the happy event, and seeing in it perhaps an opportunity of drinking in company not to be thrown away. The bride was there, and all the shepherds ( their sheep being kept" the yards for the occasion), but hour after hour passcu and no bridegroom arrived. The parson got impatient and the woman began to cry, when B., with a mighty oith, said " that sooner than disappoint her he would marry her himself"— and married they were there and them When I saw her she seemed to ) ie a nice quiet person, and certainly had great influence over him, and managed to keep him out of scrapes. Altogether it is an agreed thing that he is the better for a wife, though much cannot be said for his way of choosing one. I found him to be a remarkably agreeable and well- informed man, thoroughly up in European matters, which for a colonial is unusual; and, as he gave me all the information I required, and never at- tempted to shoot near me, I saw no occasion to regret my acquaintance with him. that it would have been better if a subject BO essentially psychological had been treated at a mere matui » period of life. / I had commence^ " Alroy " the vear after my first publication, and had thrown the manuscript ' aside. Being at Jerusalem in the vear 1831, and visiting tho traditionary tombs of the kings, my thoughts recurred to the marvellous career which had attracted my boy- hood, and I shortly kfter finished a work which I began the year after I wrote " Vivian Grey." What my opinion was of that my first work, written in 1826, was shown by my publishing my second anonymously. Books written by boys, which pretend to give a picture of manners, and to deal in knowledge of human nature, must be affected They can be, at the best, but th e results of imagination acting on know- ledge not acquired by experience. Of such circum- stances exaggeration is a necessary consequence, and false taste accompanies exaggeration. Nor is it neces- sary to remark that a total want of art must be ob- served in such pages, for that is a failing incident to aH first efforts. " Vivian Grey " is essentially a pueril* work, but it has baffled even the efforts of its creator to suppress if Its fate has been strange ; and not th* least remarkable thing is, that 44 years after its first publication, I must ask the indulgence of the reader for its continued and inevitable reappearance. WILLS AND BEQUESTS. ( From the IlliutraUd London New*.) The will of the Most Excellent Don Jacinto Gonzales Larrinaga, Grand Cross Royal orders of Isabel and Charles IIL, was proved in London under £ 40,000 personalty in England. The will of Mr. Henry Harris, of Longwood, Bingly, Yorkshire, who died March 16 last, in his 83rd year, was proved at Wakefield on April 11 under £ 350,000 personalty, by his brother, Sir. Alfred Harris, of Steningford- park, Ripon ; Mr. Alfred Harris, the younger testator's nephew, and Mr. William Wilson Harris, his great nephew, the executors and trustees. To eacn he leaves a legacy of £ 500 for their trouble. The will is dated the 31st of January last He directs his executors to continue to his pensioners for 12 months the usual allowance, and to distribute £ 500 among the poor. He leaves to the clerks of the Bradford Old Bank 19 guineas each, and an additional £ 5 to those who were in the banking house when he was a partner. There are numerous legacies to relatives, near and distant, and to friends; also liberal legacies to his ser- vants. He bequeaths £ 12,000 to his brother Alfred, £ 30.000 among the children of his late brother Richard, £ 10,000 to the children of his brother Edward, £ 10,000 to the son of his late sister Susanna, and legacies to each of his sister*. He bequeaths to the Bradford Preparative Meeting of the Society of Friends, £ 3,000; Bradford Fever Hospital, the Ackworth Institution, and the Bible Society. £ 500 each; the Retreat for the Afflicted with a Disordered Mind belonging to the Society of Friends and the Rawden School, £ 150 each; the Yorkshire Society School, £ 250; Friend of the Clergy, the Asylum for Deaf and Dumb, and the School for Blind, all of London, £ 200 each ; Leeds Infirmary, Orphan Working School, Broomfield In- dustrial School, and Brookfield School, Antrim, £ 100 each; the Elizabeth Fry Fund for the Relief of Persons in Gaol, £ 200; and legacies to several other institu- tions, all free. The residue of his property, real and personal, he directs to be divided into three parts, leaving one- third to his- brother Alfred, one^ third to his nephew Alfred Harris, and the remaining third between his great nephew William Wilson Harris and his nephew and lite partner William Masterman Harris. The will of Mr. Augustus Fortunatus Bellasis, late of Grove- end- road, St John'a- wood, formerly in her Majesty's Bengal Civil Service, who died on board the steamship Urano, in the Red Sea, on March 23 last, was proved in London on tho 16th idt., under £ 50,000 personalty, by Mr. Charles Forbes, Bombay Civil Service, and Mr. L. B. Bowring, Bengal Civil Service, to each of whom he leaves a legacy of £ 100. The will is dated October 3, 1870. To his relative Edward Bell as ia, serjeant- at- law, he leaves all his numerous relics, swords, & c., with a wish that they should not go out of the family. He bequeaths his real estates and the residue of his personal property to whichever of his nephews ( the Olivers) first attains the ago of 25, and upon his inheriting the same shall assume the surname of Bellas is. Tho wills of the under mentioned have just been proved:— General Charles William WiDgfield, R. A., of Gunton Old HalL Suffolk, under £ 25,000 ; General Thomas Oliver, of Her Majesty's Indian Army, late of Duke street, GroBvenor square, under £ 10,000; Mr. William Haydon Smallpiece, solicitor, clerk to the Judges, Guildford, Surrey, under £ 35,000 ; and the Rev. Frederick James Gruggen, M. A., Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, and Head Master of the Grammar School, Pocklington, Yorkshire, under £ 14.000. A BUSH CHARACTER. ( From " ily Wife and I in Queensland," by Chas. H. Kdon. " B. C.," the owner of tho station from whence the shearers had come, was a man of whom I had heard ever since my arrival in the colony; his name was as- sociated with a thousand dare- devil freakB, any mention of extraordinary recklessness being inva- riably met by " Oh ! that's nothing to what B. C. did at Sydney when ho put three bullets through Dr. Long's hat," or something to that effect HiB story was a curious one, such as could only be met with in Australia o? California. His parents were Scptcb, and had made a large fortune— enough to start himself and his brothers with a sheep- station each. B., who was a man of gigantic stature and strength, soon ran through his share ; and, from his extraordinary eccentricities, became known all over tho country. His great passion was shooting with a bullet, in which he excelled ; pistol or gun were alike familiar to him, he never moved unarmed ; and, when he went down to Sydney, he used to be the terror of the whole place, his favourite employment being to see how near his frionds he could plant a ball without striking them— tho odd thing being that the more he drank the better he shot Numberless stories are told of his recklessness in other ways. On one occasion he tied a frail cain- bottomed chair onteide the balcony of an hotel, by his Professor FAWCETT on the AGRICUL- TURAL POPULATION of ENGLAND. It is a most encouraging fact that within the last year the agricultural labourers have formed an associa- tion for effecting an improvement in their bondition. In two of the counties, Herefordshire and Shropshire, the peasantry are in a very depressed state. Their cottages are wretched; their children are uneducated ; their wages are about 8a. 6d., to 9a. a week, with " privileges"; and their dependence and. improvi- dence were commented on most severely by the Agricultural Commission. Very few of. the la- bourers of. this district belong to benefit societies or clubs, and it is sajd that any one who is ill a day, or whose child is sick, applies, as a matter of course, to the parish doctor; a week's illness would * to tie.] "" send nearly any labourer in the districts ) parish. Here, however, under all these unpromising circum- stances, an association of labourers has been formed. Neither the Shropshire nor the Warwickshire Union has been in existence long enough to have achieved any very striking improvement in the actual condition of the peasant ; but they have both already had one moat important result— they have been able to loosen the tongue of the rural labourer, and have induced him to attend public meetings and Openly state his grievances and his aspirations. A report of one of these meetings i3 contained in the Herefordshire Time* of March 2. 1872. After a few brief introductory remarks from the chairman, labourer after labourer arose, nearly all with the same tale; they were not come, theyBaid, to speak ill of their employers; they did not envy the landlords their riches ; but out of the amount of their wages ( usually 9a. a week) they found it impossible to live. They wished, they said, to live " honest and fair," and wEen their way like meh ; but how could they do it, . vucu they had to provide food for themselves and their families on 9s. a week, to say nothing of clothes, fuel, and other necessaries? One ot the men said he had been told the wives managed badly, but he would back his wife to make 9a. go as far as could possibly be done; he had calculated that if each member of his family had three meals a day, his wife hod to provide 168 meals a week, at a cost of .} d. per meal. " If any of the farmers, or farmers' wives or daughters, could give them any instruction as to how a meal could be prepared for that amount, it would be very willingly received." Several of the men struck the right nail on the head as to one chief cause of their distress. Henry Evans, a labourer, said that the great secret was that they were " too thick on the ground," and ho dared say that they would never get what they were now asking for unless they " thinned themselves out" Other speakers echoed the same sentiment One man said it took all his wages to provide food for himself and family; for clothes they had always to depend on charity.— From " Cass ell's Magazine." DISRAELI'S ACCOUNT OF HIS EARLY WORKS. ( From " A Day with Disraeli," by Blanchard Jerrold.) I had been in Parliament seven years, and during that period I had not written anything; but in 1837, the year I entered the House of Commons, I had pub- lished two works, " Henrietta Temple" and " Vene- tia." These are not political works, but they would commemorate feelingB more enduring than public pas- sions. and they were written with care, and some delight They were inscribed to two friends, the best I ever had, and not the least gifted. One was the inimitable D'Orsay, the most accomplished and most engaging character that has figured in this century, who, with the form and universal genius of an Alci- biades, combined a brilliant wit, and a heart Of quick affection, and. who, placed in a public position, would have displayed a courage, a judgment, and a command- ing intelligence which would have ranked him with the leaders of mankind. The other was one who had en- joyed that public opportunity which had been denied to Cointe D Oraay. The world has recognised the political courage, the versatile ability, and the mascu- line eloquence of Lord Lyndhurst; but hia intimates only were acquainted with the tenderness of his dispo- sition, the sweetness of his temper, his ripe scholarship, and the playfulness of his bright and airy spirit And here I cannot refrain from mentioning that in 1837 I accompanied Lord Lyndhurst to Kensington Palace, when, on the accession of the Queen, the peers and privy councillors and chief personages of the realm pledged their fealty to the new sovereign. He was greatly affected by the unusual scene ; a youthful maiden receiving tho homage of her subjects, most of them illustrious, in a palace in a garden, and all with a sweet and natural dignity. He gave me, as wo drove home, an animated picture of what had occurred in the Presence Chamber, marked by all that penetrating observation, and happy tersness of description, which distinguished him. Eight years afterwards, with my memory still under the influence of this effective narrative, I reproduced the scene in " Sybil," and I feel aure it may be referred to for its historical accuracy. There was yet a barren interval of five years of my life, BO far as literature was concerned, between the publication of " Henrietta Temple " and " Venetia," and my earlier works. In 1832 I had published " Contarini Fleming " and " Alroy." I had thep re- turned from two years of travel, in the Mediterranean regions, and I published " Contarini Fleming" anony mously, and in the midst of a revolutibn. It whs almost still- born, and having written it with deep thought and feeling, I was naturally discouraged from further effort Yet the youthful writer who may, like me, be Inclined to despair, may learn also from my example not to be precipitate in his resolves. Gradually " Contarini Fleming " found sympathising readers ; Goethe and . Beckfoid were impelled to commuuicate their unsolicited opinions of this work to its anony- mous author, and I have seen a criticism on it by Heine, of which any writer ' might be justly proud. Yet all this does not prevept me from being oonecious LORD ELGIN'S ACCOUNT OF THE BOMBARDMENT OF CANTON. The following extract is from " Letters of Lord Elgin," by Theodore Walrond:— HM's Furious, Canton River, Jan. 2, 1858. The last week has been a very eventful one : not one of unmixed satisfaction to me, because of course there is a great deal that is painful about this war, but on the whole the results have been successful. On Monday last ( the 28th) I was awakened at 6 a. m. by a cannon shot, which was the commencement of a bombardment of the city, which lasted for 27hours. As thefireof theshipping was either not returned at all, or returned only by a very few shots, I confess that this proceeding gave me great pain at the time. But I find that much less damage has been done to the town than I expected, as the fire was confined to certain spots. I am on the whole, therefore, disposed to think that the measure proved to be a good one, as the terror which it has excited in the minds of the Cantonese ia more than in proportion to the injury inflicted, and therefore it will have the effect, I trust, of preventing any attempts on their part to dislodge or attack- us, which would entail very great calamities on themselves. At 10 a. m. on Monday the troops landed at a point about two miles east of the pity, and marched up with very trifling resistance to Lm Fort, which they took, the French entering first, td the great disgust " of our people. Next morning at nine am. they advanced to the escalades of the city walla, and proceeded, with again very slight opposition,' to the Magazine Hill, on which they hoisted the British and French flags. They then took Gough Fort with little trouble, and there they were by three p. m. established in Canton. The poor stupid Chinese had placed some guns in position to resist an attack from the opposite Suarter— the quarter, viz., from which Gough attacked le city; and some people suppose that if we had ad- vanced from that side we should haa- e met with some resistance. My own opinion is, that the - resistance would have been no great matter in any case, although, no doubt, if we had made the attempt in summer, and with sailors only, as some proposed when I came here in July, we should probably have met with disaster. As it is, my difficulty has been to enforce the adoption of measures to keep our own people in order, and to prevent the wretched Cantonese from being plundered and bullied. This task is the more difficult from the very motley force with which we have to work, composed, firstly, of French and English; secondly, of sailors to a great extent- they being very imperfectly manageable on shore; all, moreover, having, I fear, a very low standard of morality in regard to stealing from the Chinese. Thejra is a word called " loot," which gives, unfortunately, a vernal character to what would, in common English, be styled robbery. . . . Add to this, that there is no flogging in the French Army, so that it is impossible to punish men committing this class of offences. ... On the other hand, these incomprehensible Chinese, although they make no de- fence, do not come forward to capitulate ; and I am in mortal terror lest the French Admiral, who is in the way of looking at these matters in a purely professional light, should succeed in inducing oar chiefs to engage again in offensive operations, which would lead to an unnecessary destruction of life and property. THE BLACKBERRY. The blackberry bush— what a cad it is because it happens to be common in the vegetable world ! If it were an exotic, growing here and there, and only growing at $ 11 when you nursed it, made much of it, manured it, and all the rest, then we should have it in our gardens, should write myographs about if and call it after some tremendous botanical personage— nay, blackberry jam might be admitted to the awful society of Mayfair. And by- and- by it would be found out what education and good treatment would do for the blackberry. The Swan's egg plum was only a sloe once, and the Ribston Pippin no better than a crab apple. There would be blackberries, perhaps, bigger than the biggest mulberries, and they might even come to be worn upon ducal coronets in place of tlje straw- berry leaf. But the poor plebeian blackberry is like the honesty and the patience and the simple courage that God has scattered so lavishly among what n e call, and leave, " 1 wer orders." It grows everywhere, ilispiteof contempt, neglect, and contumely; nobody ever gave it a lift, or sowed it, or propagated it; but when the hedge comes the blackberry vine shoots out its long stems, and sets to work to bear a ban- quet for the poor, who resemble itself. All over the Continent it flourishes ; the hedges in Greece and Palestine* are tangled with if ; the plant twines about the ruins of Baalbec; it climbs the Indian , hills ; it went to America with the Pilgrim Fathers. To us it is in the botanical world what the sparrow is among the birds, and the house- fly among insects— our very 1mm- " ble friend, and so. of course, we snub it It i3 con- descension enough to mention it at all in a serious journal. What would be said if we descanted upon the ovely purple flush of its modest blossoms, or the emerald of its swinging shoots in May, or the berries of scarlet and jet that come in the autumn, to make the birds fat and thebpys and girls late for school? We use the above as a preface to a recommendation to our readers to try some of the noble varieties •£ American blackberries in our gardens. They are as superior to our common kind as the apple to the crab. The best kinds are the following:— Law ton or New Rochelle, a very large juicy berry, of a capital flavour when fully ripe; Wilson's Early, said to be hardier than the Lawton, a very large, oblong, oval, firm, sweet berry, ripening earlier than the other varieties; and Kittatinny, reported to be very hardy ; fruit very large, sweet and firm, a good grower. We are not aware if these are in our fruit nurseries, but if not they ought to be. The improved varieties of American blackberries are grown in America to 3n ex- tent of which we have no conception. The American blackberries are varieties of native species, and have nothing to do with our kinds.— The Garden. TURNING NIGHT INTO DAY AND DAY INTO NIGHT. As many who visit the metropolis take an interest in " fashionable life," one of the features of which seems always to be the perveinion of Nature's laws, the follow- ing passage from a little book called " The Abomin- ations of Modern Society," lately published ill America, the writer being a clergyman, also illustrates how closely our transatlantic neighbours have copie. l the example of the " upper ten " of the mother country :— Across thr floor they trip merrily. The lisht sparkle along tho wall or drop from the ccillng— a very cohort of Are ! The music charnu- tho diamonds giltU- r— the leet lwund. Gemmed hands, stretched out, cltro gemmed fmi'lu. Dancing feet respond to dancing feet t. leaming brow bends low to gleaming brow. On with the dance ! Flash, rui le and luughter, and immeasurable merry- making ! But the languor of death comes over the limbs, and blurrs the flight. Lights loicer .' Floor hollow with M- J> IU- chral echo. Music saddens Into % wail. Lights hirer I The dancers can hardly now be seen. Flowet* cxcli.-- nire their fragrance for a sickening odour, such M comer rom garlauds that have lain In the vaults of cemetcrlos. L « juU loioer I MIBU All the room. Glasses rattle as though shaken by sullen thunder. Sighs seem caught along the curtnim Scarf falls from the shoulder ol beauty— a ihroud! Lights loxper! Over the slippery boards. In dance ot death, glide jealousies, disappointments, despair. - Tt> m leaves and withered garlands only half hide the oleored ft> ot llm stench of smoking lamp- wicks almost quenched. Choking damps. Chilliness. Feet still Uand* folded. Fyes thut. Voices hushed. Lights put!
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