In conclusion, I may say we jost want the right to bring a candidate forward, and as I have only suggested to the Clewetaud miners the urgent necessity of direct tabonr representation, if they nro satisfied to go on as we are going now tbiy nviat not grnmble at anyone else, as the have tbe ball at their feot, and then some others will claim At the oondiuton of the prizes a heariy vote or thank to Lady MHIhank for so gracefnily distributing the prizes aoJ alao to those gesrrous donors of prizoa-Toe vote was carried with cheers while rheers were also given for Sir Frederick Milbnnk and Mr If. Rouse.-Lady Mlltwnk. In reply.said she via very sorry indeed that Sir Frederick was not able to be present, that evening, aa he was busily engaged in distributing various prizes at Thorp Perrow . but she begged to assure them that hia interest in r lie volunteer movement had in no wise flagged Ueae. hear. 8lie was nlso pleased to so that Mr Horry Rouse. o Pirby Hall, had oome to show tb groat intereot he took in volun teering and everything else which cosweroed the wel fare of the district Applause. 8he considered tho volunteer movement one of the most important which trad ever been inaugurated in Kngtand. The enrolment of the volunteer force was a proof of their love for their country, and if the shores of old England were ever luvsded by a foreign foe t hen she was certain that every volunteer in the kingdom would gladly and quickly respond to the o.ill to arms, and would gallantly defend their hearths and homes, i Loud applause. She had lo inform them that, n order to encourage the Bedale Rifles she had dec-dad to offer throe special prizes to be shot for ou Raster Monday, and that afterward on some con venient d-ty. she would bo delighted to welcome them at Thorp Perrew, when he would present the prizes. Loud cheers, which where renewed a Her Ladyship left the Drill Hall. SKELTON. On Saturday the non com ml saloned officers and men of the G Company Skelton 1st Vol. Bit. P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment held their Christmas prize-shooting on the Park ft-ingo. Five shots at 200 -aids range Bl ley targets, and scoring. Score te. Cooper, 19 points Pte. Ayre..!7 Sergt. Richards. 18 Sergt. Judson. 18 -. Col. Sergt. Wardm.ui. 16 Pte. Clark. 16 Pte. Muosom. 16 . Pie. J T. Peacock. 15 Pta. Jackson, 15 Pte. W. Winter. 14 Ptv. Walsh. 14 Pte. Baahley. 14 , Sergt. Holmes, 14 Pte. Pea cock. 14 Pta. Forster, .4 Pie. H. Winter. 14 Pte. Kl.hy, If Sergl. Ipst. Treen. 14 Pte. Boynton. 13 Cor d. Btders. 13 Pie, Lowe. 13 Bugler Cook. 13 1-mce-Corpl. Harkt r. 12, Pie. Walker. 12 Pie. Dawe, 12 Pte. O. Smith. 11 Pte. Cory, 11 Corpl. B. Smith. 11 Pte. Cook. 11 Lance-Corpl. Pawsey, 10 -, Pte. Thomas. 10 Pte. Gift, 9 Pte. Tindale, 9 Pte. Best. 9 Pte. Bultuer. 9 Pte. B. Winter, 8 Corpl. Robinson. 8 Pte Harding. 8 Pte. Garner, 8 Pte. Pattinaon. 6 . Pte. J. Hiehardaon, 6 Pte. Appleton. 4 Pte. Byers, 4 Pte. M. Richard son. 2 Pte Jolm on. 2 Pte. Hemlng. 2 Pte. Dixon. 2 Pte. Drury. 2 Corpl. Wilks, 0 Pte. J R Wilson, 0. In the evening, the distribution took place at the Arm jury, under the superintendence of the committee.- On ine nu i ion of Col.-Sergt. Ward-man. seconded by S -rgt. Richards, a hearty vote of thanks wat accorded to the generous donors ol prizes. Gi'UBBOUUH.

In conclusion, I may say we just want the right to bring a candidate forward, and as I have only suggested to the Cleveland miners the urgent necessity of direct labour representation, if they are satisfied to go on as we are going now they must not grumble at anyone else, as they have the ball at their feet, and then some others will claim 0.-At the conclusion of the prizes a hearty vote of thanks to Lady Milbank for so gracefully distributing the prizes, and also to those generous donors of prizes.-The vote was carried with cheers while cheers were also given for Sir Frederick Milbank and Mr H. House.-Lady Milbank, in reply, said she was very sorry indeed that Sir Frederick was not able to be present that evening, as he was busily engaged in distributing carious prizes at Thorp Perrowow but she begged to assure them that his interest in the volunteer movement had in no wise flagged Hear. hear. She was also pleased to see that Mr Harry Rouse, of Firby Hall. had come to show the great interest he took in volunteering and everything else which concerned the welfare of the district. Applause. She considered the volunteer movement one of the most important which had ever been inaugurated in England. The enrolment of the volunteer force was a proof of their love for their country, and if the shores of old England were ever invaded by a foreign foe then she was certain that every volunteer in the kingdom would gladly and quickly respond to the call to arms, and would gallantly defend their hearths and homes. Loud applause. She had to inform them that in order to encourage the Bedale Rifles she had decided to offer three special prizes to be shot for on Easter Monday, and that afterwards, on some convenient day, she would he delighted to welcome them at Thorp Perrow, when she would present the prizes. Loud cheers, which where renewed as Her Ladyship left the Drill Hall. SKELTON. On Saturday the non-commissioned officers and men of the G Company Skelton 1st Vol. Bat. P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment held their Christmas prize-shooting on the Park Range. Five shots at 200 yards range Bisley targets and scoring. ScorePte. Cooper. 19 points Pte. Ayrs. 17 Sergt. Richards. 16 Sergt. Judson. 16 Col.-Sergt. Wardman. 16 Pte. Clark. 16 Pte. Mossom, 16 Pte. J. T. Peacock. 15 Pte. Jackson. 15 Pte. W. Winter. 14 Pte. Walsh. 14 Pte. Bashley. 14 Sergt. Holmes, 14 Pte. Peacock, 14 Pte. Forster, 14 Pte. H. Winter. 14 Pte. Kisby, 14 Sergt. Inst. Treen, 14 Pte. Boynton. 13 Corpl. Elders, 13 Pte. Lowe. 13 Bugler Cook. 13 Lance-Corpl. Harker, 12 Pte. Walker. 12 Pte. Dawe. 12 Pte. G. Smith. 11 Pte. Cory, 11 Corpl. E. Smith, 11 Pte. Cook, 11 Lance-Corpl. Pawsey, 10 Pte. Thomas, 10 Pte. Gott, 9 Pte. Tindale, 9 Pte. Best. 9 Pte. Bulmer. 9 Pte. E. Winter. 8 Corpl. Robinson. 8 Pte. Harding. 8 Pte. Garner, 8 Pte. Pattinson. 6 Pte. J. Richardson, 6 Pte. Appleton. 4 Pte. Byers, 4 Pte. M. Richardson. 2 Pte. Johnson. 2 Pte. Heming. 2 Pte. Dixon, 2 Pte. Drury, 2 Corpl. Wilks, 0 Pte. J. R. Wilson, 0. In the evening, the distribution took place at the Armoury, under the superintendence of the committee.-On the motion of Col.-Sergt. Wardman. seconded by Sergt. Richards, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the generous donors of prizes. GUISBROUGH.


-On Saturday the 4th Battery 1st N.R.Y. Artillery Volunteers held their annual Christmas prize sheeting at the Guisbrough Rifle Range. Five shots were allowed at 200 yards. The prlzrn srere in kind, given by the tradesmen. Principal scorere -8ergi.-Ma.tor Johnson. 16 Bomb. Bishop, 16 Corpl. Oosres. 15 Corpl. Cooke, 13 Bomb. Hanwell. 13 Wheeler Ditchhurn, 13 Sergt. Portenus, 13 Gunner Wheallen. 13 Trumpeter Jones. 12. - The annual Christmas prizo shooting of the Guisbrough Rifle Volunteers K Company waa held on Saturday. The distanoe was 200' yards, five shots. The ivizcs were In kind, given by the tradesmen. Result .-Sergt.. Williams. 22 points Sergt. Pairweather, 20 Sergt. Postgate, 19 Corpi. Lancaster. 18 Pee. Waller. 18 Lance-Corpl. Blackett, 17 Sergt. Calvert, 16 Sergt.-Inst. Morris, 16 Sergt. Gardiner, 15 _Pte. Byers, 14 pressure on our eaace these footlnll comments are held over uutil to-morro Wednesday . SATURDAY'S MATCHES. STO'.IKTON K BISHOP AUCKLAND. On Saturday the above teams on the Victoria Ground, Stockton, before mcdf.ite attendance. O'-eknp Auckland kicked off beautifully lin weather. Mid U nude pttAck the Auc -landitea sped up tho field nt d dange.ous on Lvjflhcs on Stockton's citadel. penned fn for getting away a sprint too forwards gave Gray openiuf roal. Warming up to their w . 1 fm wards kept up a steady pressuro upon the vjsiuviV goal. Strachau goal but pul ounfde. warfare ragnl In Auckland territ ny lor a hme. and numerous place., in which conM cuou for good duteivKv tactic . Stock on played pluckily. and th ir efforts um rewarded hy a second goal being dc-fimma ed through. The re-m indc-'r oi the gain? up was all in favour ot the home team. Hitf-time score over the homester shawed prominently for a few minute , and then BhUep Auckland, with the ftdvair tge of the strong wind bhmtltg. made thing warm for tho Stockton defenders Oermont got. away on the right wing and centred well, but Strachan mulled. Another attack on the part of Stockton resulted in a corner being conceded them. Srr chan took, the kick, and Fairborn obtaining pos ewton of the bail put m a splendid ?hot. Bennett smartly e''acting The visitors forwards displayed only poor combination, and their attacks were 2 a consequence of only a very feeble nature Straahau made lino run half the length of tbe field, and centring. Daniel put through the tnirii goal for his t nm The game was wed-conf uted by both teams up till full time, when the eeore stood were as follows Meehan backs. Brannan and Bc t . halfbacks. Monteith Coebrane and Roth well forward. . Dermont Fairburu Daniels. Gray, aud Bennett backs. Bous field and Brown halt-bocks. Keenan. J Chatt. and Marshall i forwards. T Chatt, M r Stainthorpe, Lodge, and Good fellow. Referee. Mr G- Millar. Middlesbrough. MIDDLESBROUGH V DARLINGTON.

-On Saturday the 4th Battery 1st. N.R.Y. Artillery Volunteer, held their annual Christmas prize shooting at the Guisbrough Rifle Range. Five shots were allowed at 200 yards. The prizes were in kind, given by the tradesmen. Principal scorersSergt.-Major Johnson. 16 Bomb. Bishop, 16 Corpl. Cowea. 15 Corpl. Cooke, 13 Bomb. Haswell, 13 Wheeler Ditchburn. 13 Sergt. Porteous, 13 Gunner Wheallen, 13 Trumpeter Jones. 12.The annual Christmas prize shooting of the Guisbrough Rifle Volunteers K Company was held on Saturday. The distance was 200 yards, five shots. The prizes were in kind, given by the tradesmen. ResultSergt. Williams. 22 points Sergt. Fairweather, 20 Sergt. Postgate, 19 Corpl. Lancaster. 18 Pte. Waller, 18 Lance-Corpl. Blackett. 17 Sergt. Calvert. 16 Sergt.-Inst. Morris. 16 Sergt. Gardiner, 15 Pte. Byers, 14 pressure on our space these football comments are held over until to-morrow Wednesday . SATURDAY'S MATCHES. STOCKTON V. BISHOP AUCKLAND. On Saturday the above teams on the Victoria Ground, Stockton, before a moderate attendance. Bishop Auckland kicked off in beautifully fine weather, and had made attack the Aucklandites sped up the field and dangerous onslaughts on Stockton's citadel. penned in for getting away, a sprint ton forwards gave Gray opening, goal. Warming up to their work forwards kept up a steady pressure upon the visitors' goal. Strachan goal, but put outside. Warfare raged in Auckland territory for a time, and numerous place, in which conspicuous for good defensive tactics. Stockton played pluckily, and their efforts to rewarded by a second goal being scrimmaged through. The re-mainder of the gains up was all in ſavour of the home team. Half-time score over the homesters showed prominently for a few minutes, and then Bishop Auckland, with the advantage of the strong wind blowing, made things warm for the Stockton defenders. Dermont got away on the right wing and centred well, but Strachan mulled. Another attack on the part of Stockton resulted in a corner being conceded them. Strachan took the kick, and Fairburn obtaining possession of the ball put in a splendid shot. Bennelt smartly electing The visitors forwards displayed only poor combination, and their attacks were as a consequence of only a very feeble nature. Strachan made a fine run half the length of the field, and centring. Daniels put through the third goal for his team. The game was well-contested by both teams up till full time, when the score stood were as follows Meehan, backs, Brannan and Best, half-backs, Monteith, Cochrane, and Rothwell forwards, Dermont, Fairburn Daniels, Gray, and Bennett backs, Bousfield and Brown half-backs. Keenan. J Chatt, and Marshall forwards, T Chatt, Foster Stainthorpe, Lodge, and Goodfellow. Referee Mr G. Millar. Middlesbrough. MIDDLESBROUGH V. DARLINGTON.


These teams met on the Middlesbrough Ground on Saturday for the first time this season in a friendly fixture, the two clubs being repret' ed a follows T Bach and M Crie . halt-backs, Wynn. Lrndess and Morren forward . Dunkerley, Drury. Stewart, and Frost. Henderson backs, Norrle and M Gregor. halfbacks. Bird. Batmdale. end Camp bell forwards. Brown M'Laine, Turton, Oliver, ami Wai son. Middlesbrough played short of Bach for the first ton minutes, but opened strongly the Darlington defence Iteing severely laxed from a corner kick. M'Lafue and Campbell V-hin showed to tho front for the visitors, but again iho Skernes!du citadel was attacked and Henderson, whose excellent play was r feature of the game rejeotnd in brilliant fashion. The following play was fairly even but. not exciting, each team in turn going to the front without success, although t.he Darlingtontans at one time should have scored with ordinary care No soore was made when hostilities were suspended for the interval, and the second half proved equally barien of results. Cronshaw for Mid dlesbrough, and for the visitors, each carno very near scoring, but wheu tbe whistle announced tho end of tho game neither side had scored SMALL HEATH V. MIDDLESBROUGH IRONOPOLI8. At Birmingham, before 1.500 spectators, on a heavy ground.

These teams met on the Middlesbrough Ground on Saturday for the first time this season in a friendly fixture, the two clubs being represented as follows : T. Bach and M. Crie. half-backs, Wynn, Larned and Morren forward. Dunkerley, Drury, Stewart, and Frost. Henderson backs, Norrell and M. Gregor. half-backs. Bird, Batm'dale, and Campbell forwards. Brown, M'Laine, Turton, Oliver, and Waisson. Middlesbrough played short of Bach for the first ten minutes, but opened strongly the Darlington defence being severely lax from a corner kick. M'Laflin and Campbell vhin showed to the front for the visitors, but again the Skerne's Citadel was attacked and Henderson, whose excellent play was a feature of the game, rewarded in brilliant fashion. The following play was fairly even but not exciting, each team in turn going to the front without success, although the Darlingtonians at one time should have scored with ordinary care. No score was made when hostilities were suspended for the interval, and the second half proved equally barren of results. Cronshaw for Middlesbrough, and for the visitors, each carno very near scoring, but when the whistle announced the end of the game neither side had scored. SMALL HEATH v. MIDDLESBROUGH IRONOPOLIS. At Birmingham, before 1,500 spectators, on a heavy ground.

These teams met on the Middlesbrough Ground on Saturday for the first time this season in a friendly fixture, the two clubs being represented as follows T Bach and M Crie half-backs, Wynn, Lendess, and Morren forwards, Dunkerley, Drury. Stewart, and Frost. Henderson backs, Norris and M'Gregor. half-backs, Bird, Ramsdale, and Campbell forwards. Brown M'Laine, Turton, Oliver, and Watson. Middlesbrough played short of Bach for the first ten minutes, hut opened strongly the Darlington defence being severely taxed from a corner kick. M'Laine and Campbell then showed to the front for the visitors, but again the Skerneside citadel was attacked and Henderson, whose excellent play was a feature of the game, rejected in brilliant fashion. The following play was fairly even but not exciting, each team in turn going to the front without success, although the Darlingtonlans at one time should have scored with ordinary care. No score was made when hostilities were suspended for the interval, and the second half proved equally barren of results. Cronshaw for Middlesbrough, and M'Laine for the visitors, each came very near scoring. but when the whistle announced the end of the game neither side had scored SMALL HEATH V. MIDDLESBROUGH IRONOPOLIS. At Birmingham, before 1.500 spectators, on a heavy ground.


A grand game was witnessed in the opening stages, both teams playing for all they were worth, and at the Interval neither side ecu id claim any advantage, the result ol ijrer. play being one point each. On roanming the game was continued to be fiercely and equally contested. Result • -Small -The friendly fixture was decided on the ground at Richmond ia fine sharp weather. The local team played towards the grand stand, but their opponent by the aid of Tolson drew first blood Be tore changing ends R. Stuaid equalised, and in the eeoond half D?.anan and T0U0.1 scored for the visitors. Then Richmond got. through from a scrimmage, and Just on t!r. call of time another was put through, but was disallowed. an l Si. Hilda's won by three to on the Tow Law ground oh Saturday afternoon. The visitors were no match for their rivals, who throughout took matters easily, winning a one-sided game by 6 goals to nil. SATURDAY'S RESULTS. The League.

A grand game was witnessed in the opening stages, both teams playing for all they were worth, and at the interval neither side could claim any advantage, the result of the play being one point each. On resuming the game was continued to be fiercely and equally contested. Result - Small - The friendly fixture was decided on the ground at Richmond in fine sharp weather. The local team played towards the grand stand, but their opponent by the aid of Tolson drew first blood. Before changing ends R. Stuart equalised, and in the second half D. Anan and T0U0. scored for the visitors. Then Richmond got through from a scrimmage, and Just on the call of time another was put through, but was disallowed. And S. Hilda's won by three to one on the Tow Law ground on Saturday afternoon. The visitors were no match for their rivals, who throughout took matters easily, winning a one-sided game by 6 goals to nil. SATURDAY'S RESULTS. The League.

A grand game was witnessed in the opening stages, both teams playing for all they were worth, and at the interval neither side could claim any advantage, the result of even play being one point each. On resuming the game was continued to be fiercely and equally contested. ResultSmall The friendly fixture was decided on the ground at Richmond in fine sharp weather. The local team played towards the grand stand. but their opponents by the aid or Tolson drew first blood. Before changing ends R. Stuart equalised, and in the second half Degnan and Tolson scored for the visitors. Then Richmond got through from a scrimmage, and just on the call of time another was put through, but was disallowed, and St. Hilda's won by three to on the Tow Law ground on Saturday afternoon. The visitors were no match for their rivals, who throughout took matters easily, winning a one-sided game by 6 goals to nil. SATURDAY'S RESULTS. The League.


Sunderland, 3 We3t Bromwich, 0. Burnley, 1 Blackburn Itor rs, 0. Derby County. 5 Stoke, 2. Bvorton. 8 Sheffield Wednesday, 1. Notts Forest-. 3 Darwen. 0. Preston North End, 3 Newton Heath, 0. Wolverhampton Wanderers, 3 Aston Villa. 0. Bishop Auckland League Bishop Auckland Reserve. 1 Shfldon Town. 0. Rise Carr Hungers, 3 Shildon Rangers. will talcs pU° to-worrow rt Kompto P 4. and Duustoll Park, and lholiday vtsitore At Kempton I fancy the follow ' Waterloo Twickenham Maiden Hurdle Hurdle Maiden Hurdle Selling Hurdle At Duastall Park I shall depend on the follow ing D dluy Handicap Hurdle Wolverhampton Hurdle Hunt Fiat Race-Ding Do o or X'Lorneycroft Hunt Flat and ererj livery. C. G. HILL, DARLINGTOf TIME ROLLS ON.

Sunderland, 3 West Bromwich, 0. Burnley, 1 Blackburn Rovers, 0. Derby County. 5 Stoke, 2. Bury. 8 Sheffield Wednesday, 1. Notts Forest. 3 Darwen. 0. Preston North End, 3 Newton Heath, 0. Wolverhampton Wanderers, 3 Aston Villa. 0. Bishop Auckland League Bishop Auckland Reserve. 1 Sheffield Town. 0. Rye House Rangers, 3 Shildon Rangers. will talk's pU° to-morrow at Kempton I fancy the follow ' Waterloo Twickenham Maiden Hurdle Hurdle Maiden Hurdle Selling Hurdle At Dostall Park I shall depend on the follow ing D Dulwich Handicap Hurdle Wolverhampton Hurdle Hunt Flat and ever j livery. C. G. HILL, DARLINGTON. TIME ROLLS ON.

Sunderland, 3 West Bromwich, 0. Burnley, 1 Blackburn Rovers. 0. Derby County. 5 Stoke. 2. Everton. 8 Sheffield Wednesday. 1. Notts Forest, 4 Darwen, 0. Preston North End. 3 Newton Heath, 0. Wolverhampton Wanderers, 3 Aston Villa. 0. Bishop Auckland League. Bishop Auckland Reserve. 1 Shildon Town, 0. Rise Carr Rangers, 3 Shildon Rangers. will take place to-morrow at Kompton Park and Dunstall Park, and holiday visitors At Kempton I fancy the following.-Waterloo Twickenham Maiden Hurdle Hurdle Maiden Hurdle Selling Hurdle At Dunstall Park I shall depend on the following Dadley Handicap Hurdle Wolverhampton Hurdle Hunt Flat Race-DING DONG or Thorneyeroft Hunt Flat and every livery. C. G. HILL, DARLINGTON. TIME ROLLS ON.


Sines T Iasi annanneed a fear age, To ail who had a UMlr leisure, What Havana I ooukl 6 teu Barrows for U inchester. We learn bsit Mr Harry Be s ey. o Cunrtgh, will bs married on January £ to Hit?. Field, daug rteref Mr P. Field, St Columl Ballybrack, '.To. Dublin. It id said to have baen on the adrtce of ft leading Lend m veterinary sun con that Mr Vvner decided to wit.hr-raw Marclon fr ra the Turf. There are now throe tires whoso fee it fixed ai £200. viz.. and Sheen. Thf veteran Alec Taylor, who has tK cn seriously !r ? is oaed and confinetl to hie room, is somewhat The horses in training ai Minton the property v'f lib Grace the Duke ot Beaufort ire all leaving for their owners private place at Badminton, where they will i 1 future be trained under tbe watchful eye of L rd . Somerset. 3. Mvans, who was so much cocweracd in the train ing o the splendid mare Signoriua, ha severed his conn ifclon withChevulier Ginistrelit, wboee private tiaitu r he has been for so long. Artnir is nearly all right, again now, able to resume t hat work in the pig skin o' wivir-h lie is ruch a proficient. Captain ? T acliell is making fair progress towards r vu' ry. and it is rumoured that, lie lias been able to go fo short drives in lii carriage. The Dukes of Cambridge and York, who Live been shoot' ag over tho Choveioy Park preserves I his week Mi tr H. M'Calmont, Inspected the horses under charge at the Bedford Cottage training establ'shment. KEMPTON PARK MEETING, PR-LiRAMMB FOR TO-DAY. Horse razrkefl to have arrive,I.J. I A -The WATERLOO PLATE of 60 list. 12lb, six end was before From Villare down to Lorrsnags. And twssty timet as many InUinldsds. Cabanas, Vera Cru . and Soltian Henry Cflay . and Don Ji Amadora . and Maitllla . And real good old BriWab. tool But you should try the Bspadiitas, Wliatsoevsr rise you do. I ATiMITAGB begs to call attention to offerings. Ha also wUass to ray that fie Uvea to almost wire and oertaia hops that they may all be laid in dust and aahea before the New' Year dawws HAPPY Darlington. FOOTBALL GOSSIPI

"Since T Iasi announed a fear age, To all who had a umler leisure, What Havana I could see Barrows for U inchester. We learn that Mr Harry Besey. of Courtgh, will be married on January £ to Miss Field, daughter of Mr P. Field, St Columb Ballybrack, '.To. Dublin. It is said to have been on the advice of a leading London veterinary man that Mr Vernor decided to withdraw Marklon for the Turf. There are now three tires whose fee is fixed at £200, viz., and Sheen. The veteran Alec Taylor, who has taken seriously ill, is confined to his room, is somewhat The horses in training at Minton, the property of the Duke of Beaufort, are all leaving for their owners private place at Badminton, where they will

Since I last announced a year ago, To all who had a little leisure, What Havanas I could Seven Barrows for Winchester. We learn that Mr Harry Beasley of Curragh, will be married on January 9, to Miss Field, daughter of Mr P. Field, St. Columba, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin. It is said to have been on the advice of a leading London veterinary surgeon that Mr Vyner decided to withdraw Marcion from the Turf. There are now three sices whose fee is fixed at £200. viz., and Sheen. The veteran Alec Taylor, who has been seriously indisposed and confined to his room, is somewhat The horses in training at Manton the property of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort are all leaving for their owner's private place at Badminton, where they will in future be trained under the watchful eye of Lord A. Somerset. J. Mvans, who was so much concerned in the training of the splendid marc Signorina, has severed his connection withChevalier Ginistrelli, whose private trainer he has been for a so long. Arthur is nearly all right again now, able to resume that work in the pigskin of which he is such a proficient. Captain Machell is making fair progress towards recovery, and it is rumoured that he has been able to go for short drives in his carriage. The Dukes of Cambridge and York, who have been shooting over the Choveley Park preserves this week with Mr H. M'Calmont, inspected the horses under charge at the Bedford Cottage training establishment. KEMPTON PARK MEETING. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY. Horses marked a have arrived. 1.0.The WATERLOO PLATE of 30 11st 12lb, six and was before From Villars down to Larranags, And twenty times as many more. Intimidads, Cabanas, Vera Cruz, and Sultanas, Henry Olays, and Don Juana. Amadoras, and Manillas, And real good old British, too But you should try the Espadillas, Whatsoever else you do. I. ARMITAGE begs to call attention to offerings. He also wishes to say that he lives in almost sure and certain hope that they may all be laid in dust and ashes before the New Year dawns. HAPPT Darlington. FOOTBALL GOSSIP!


! 1 read tbs pOOTBALL J OTES On all the Hatch , in ths By ~ Baager in the 4 Shildon Y.M.F. Society Reserve, 0, Eastbourne Rovers, 3 Bank Top Juniors, 0. Stockton N K It.. 2 Thoraaby N.B R.. 0. CHRISTMAS DAY OAMES. IRONOPOLIS V. NEWCASTLE UNITED. These teams met in a League Second Di-'llion fixture on Monday. About tics minutes after the •tart the 'Nop,, who were playing with the wind, scored through Grewar hut Tolaoil soon equalised, in the first part of the second half the Nops were mostly on the defensive, and though they had the best of the game towards the close no further score was mode, and the game This was a Northern League match played an Mon day, but it sras a very one-sided game. Middlesbrough winning easily by' goals to 1. CHHlSXMAS RESULTS. Bury, l Sunderland 1. Burnley, 4 Sheffield United, l Stoke, 3 North Bnd. 3. Glasgow Rangers. 2 Kverton, 1. Woolwich Arsenal. 4 Bursiem Port Vala, L Accrington, t Liverpool, 0. Blackburn Rovers, 4 , Darwen, 1. Darlington. 0 Stockton. 0. Richmond Town. 3 Darlington Central, 1. Howden Rangers. 5 Redaar and Contham United, l. Darlington Station Porters Walton's teem. 4 Bllerker's team. 2. Bishop Auckland on Christmas Dtv, before s good field. The t wins, ineluding only Bousfield. Lodge. Brown. Stainthorpe, and M irahhlt. of the first team, were fairlv level, and the one score to the game wss made by W Straohsn. of South-road. Shildon Town. 2 . Shildon Rangers, or direct from JjlRAZER'S rpABLETS JMMITED, 8a. KIRBY-STREET. HATTON GARDEN, LONDON. B.O. SOLB PROPRIETORS

"! 1 read tbs FOOTBALL NOTES On all the Hatch , in the By ~ Bagger in the 4 Shildon Y.M.C.A. Society Reserve, 0, Eastbourne Rovers, 3 Bank Top Juniors, 0. Stockton N K It.. 2 Thoraaby N.B R.. 0. CHRISTMAS DAY GAMES. IRONOPOLIS V. NEWCASTLE UNITED. These teams met in a League Second Division fixture on Monday. About thirty minutes after the start the 'Nops,, who were playing with the wind, scored through Grewar but Tolai soon equalised, in the first part of the second half the Nops were mostly on the defensive, and though they had the best of the game towards the close no further score was made, and the game This was a Northern League match played on Monday, but it was a very one-sided game. Middlesbrough winning easily by 4 goals to 1. CHRISTMAS RESULTS. Bury, 1 Sunderland 1. Burnley, 4 Sheffield United, 1 Stoke, 3 North Bnd. 3. Glasgow Rangers. 2 Kilmarnock, 1. Woolwich Arsenal. 4 Burslem Port Vale, 1 Accrington, 1 Liverpool, 0. Blackburn Rovers, 4 , Darwen, 1. Darlington. 0 Stockton. 0

! read the FOOTBALL NOTES On all the Matches in the By Ranger in the 4 Shildon Y.M.F. Society Reserve. 0. Eastbourne Rovers, 3 Bank Top Juniors, 0. Stockton N.E.R.. 2 Thornaby N.E.R.. 0. CHRISTMAS DAY GAMES. IRONOPOLIS V. NEWCASTLE UNITED. These teams met in a League Second Division fixture on Monday. About five minutes after the start the 'Nops. who were playing with the wind, scored through Grewar but Tolson soon equalised. In the first part of the second half the 'Nops were mostly on the defensive, and though they had the best of the game towards the close no further score was made, and the game This was a Northern League match played on Monday, but it was a very one-sided game. Middlesbrough winning easily by 7 goals to 1. CHRISTMAS RESULTS. Bury. 1 Sunderland 1. Burnley, 4 Sheffield United, 1. Stoke. 3 North End. 3. Glasgow Rangers. 2 Everton, 1. Woolwich Arsenal. 4 Burslem Port Vale, 1. Accrington. 1 Liverpool, 0. Blackburn Rovers, 4 Darwen, 1. Darlington. 0 Stockton, 0. Richmond Town, 3 Darlington Central. 1. Howden Rangers. 5 Redear and Coatham United, 1. Darlington Station Porters Walton's team. 4 Ellerker's team. 2. Bishop Auckland on Christmas Day, before a good field. The teams. including only Bonsfield. Lodge, Brown, Stainthorpe, and Marshall. of the first team, were fairly level, and the one score in the game was made by W. Strachan, of South-road. Shildon Town, 2 Shildon Rangers, or direct from FRAZER'S TABLETS LIMITED, 8A, KIRBY-STREET. HATTON GARDEN, LONDON, E.C. SOLE PROPRIETORS.


A penalty kick to West resulted in a goal by Hopps. and even play pre ceded a try by Horn, Hcppa cleverly converting. During a rough second half, the only point scored was a goat from a penalty kiok by iusael Final score -West Hartlepool A penalty goal and a goal from try 8 point . South goal 3 point . HALIFAX V. HARTLEPOOL ROVERS. On Hanson-lane ground. Halifax. About 4,000 people were present. The home team early showed hey were in good trim, and Jackson ran and dodged from centre to tlm visitors' line, but Oborley missed a pass when he could lie- walked in. After another -rand di. ptav bv tha home looks Fletcher scored in a oose lush, Keepings Improving. Restarting, the visitors we.-e aw -rded a penalty, and Aldertou, by a Inige kh k. struck the post, the ball fulling back Into lav. Firtli next effected a fine run iu after passing ly'three or four of his colleigues. and Fleteher added another try, both these being Improved by Keepings. H.irtlepool were awarded a penalty, and Alderson dropped a beautiful goal. At the Inf' real Halifax led by fifteen point to three. After the restart the visitors played up grandly, and Snowden almost scored. Halifax seeing. After the drop out. the home forwards dribbled in a body, Fleteher scoring hit third try, Keepings Just try a bottle. 1 1 and ffi. all a delicately refined, chemically pure Soap, intended for general use, and U free from the lojoriotss acrid oil peculiar to common, imper fectly prepared seeps. Sulphoiln Soap is exesllenl for washing at ail time , aod rendering the skto and pliable Tablets, 8d each. Sold you broken In your net a a sick ah lid suffering with tha pain of enWiag teeth t at oaoe to a chemist and get hotel which ha bun ever SO years by millions ef mothers foe their children while teething, with It Is perfeetty hams toss aad pleasant to taste, It produces natural, quiet sleep hy relieving the ohttd from pain, aad the little ohtntb as bright as a button.' H ehM, It softens tiie gams, alleys all C hi, relieves wind, ragnlates tha bowels, and to the it known rensady for dysantarv and toaahing or ether Sold by Ohemlsts srevwhere at Ul d wbft was p'aying left the field at this stage. Rlgg added a grand try. Keepings improving, aud then Hodgson twice ttoie Haiitax opponents' passes and once scored. On the second occasiuu lie gave he bail to Alderson, who got a try. A splendid game ended vrith the fol lowing score goals 25 points Hartlepool Rover 2 goals 1 try 11 points WESTOE V, DURHAM CITY. At South Shields, before 2.000 apectatora, and In fine weather. Tbe Cite had slightly the best of the first half, and Smeddle scored lor them. Graham missing the goal. On changing ends Wesloe showed to greater advantage, Barle storing twice in quick succession, oue try being converted by Robertson. Durham tried h rd to cqualhe but failed, and a fast game ended as follows at Houghton. CapL H. F Fenwick, M

"A penalty kick to West resulted in a goal by Hopps. And even play

A penalty kick to West resulted in a goal by Hopps. and even play preceded a try by Horn, Hopps cleverly converting. During a rough second half, the only point scored was a goal from a penalty kick by Kassel. Final scoreWest Hartlepool......A penalty goal and a goal from try 8 points . South goal 3 points . HALIFAX V. HARTLEPOOL ROVERS. On Hanson-lane ground. Halifax. About 4,000 people were present. The home team early showed they were in good trim, and Jackson ran and dogged from centre to the visitors' line. but Chorley missed a pass when he could have walked in. After another grand display by the home back Fletcher scored in a loose rush, Keeping improving. Restarting, the visitors were awarded a penalty, and Alderson, by a huge kick, struck the post, the ball falling back into play. Firth next effected a fine run in after passing by three or four of his colleagues. and Fletcher added another try, both these being improved by Keepings. Hartlepool were awarded a penalty, and Alderson dropped a beautiful goal. At the interval Halifax led by fifteen points to three. After the restart the visitors played up grandly, and Snowden almost scored. Halifax saving. After the drop out the home forwards dribbled in a body, Fletcher scoring his third try, Keepings Just try a bottle. 1 1½ and 2 9. all a delicately refined, chemically pure Soap, intended for general use, and is free from the injurious acrid oils peculiar to common, imperfectly prepared soaps. Sulpholine soap is excellent for washing at all times, and rendering the skin and pliable. Tablets, 6d each. Sold you broken in your rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle which has been over 50 years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub as bright as a button. It child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the beet known remedy for dysentary and teething or other Sold by Chemists everywhere at 1s 1½d who was playing left the field at this stage. Rigg added a grand try. Keepings improving, and then Hodgson twice stole Halifax opponents' passes, and once scored. On the second occasion he gave the ball to Alderson, who got a try. A splendid game ended with the following score goals 25 points Hartlepool Rovers...... 2 goals 1 try 11 points WESTOE V. DURHAM CITY. At South Shields, before 2,000 spectators, and in fine weather. The Cits had slightly the best of the first half, and Smeddle scored for them, Graham missing the goal. On changing ends Westoe showed to greater advantage, Rarle scoring twice in quick succession, one try being converted by Robertson. Durham tried hard to equalise, but failed, and a fast game ended as follows at Houghton. Capt. H. F. Fenwick, M.


P kicked off or the borne team. Three were over 1 000 ipw'atoni present to the first pv, tion ef the game the home team showed beet fores bnt tagged down. M'Oann and Weinferd •cored for Tudhot before the interval, but the laet named player failed to convert. Half-time-Tudhoe. 2 tries Houghton nil. In the second interval both teams strove hard to obtain the upper hand, and a splendid game ensued, but before the final Wainford again scored. Final-Tudlioe. 3tries Houghton, that produoas suoh perfae sweetness and cleanliness as Hudson's which hiv proved o sticoMt-ful In America for the cure of Cou nt. Cold , Hoar e-ness Brouchitto. Asthma. Oatarrh or any irritation or soreness of the threat, are now imported and sold In this country at Is ljd per bo . Fut up In the form of lozenge. It • the most convenient. pteasaDt safe end sure remedy for efoaring and streogttieuing tiie voice In the world. No family should be without them. The genuine have the word Altnaveigli, Baldersund. Buella. Ding Dang. Oriole. Grand Go Luot.y. Medley. Novel, Oak, Potisson. Philmont. Safe Cure. Violet Blossom. Warrioi. tile final heals of Hr J. Dufour's 200 yard Miiight-ont dog luutdicap by merit were rnn off In fine weather. The amount o a war £7. second £1, and third 10. tho following .logs won theli lusts - Good-fellow's Monte Carlo, M'Pbcreon'a Younc. Donuuo Bill's Goad Boy, Bill's Meg. Coulson's Lucky Souia Cummins' Miss Hermit. Humtiuey's Jinn y Kemp N d't Telephone. Harold's Fair berry, Boott's Little Flower Bui mar's Never Nothing Tb-rd roimd-First bent- 1 Jimmv Keinp 2 Mill' berry 3 Fair Exchange . 4, Never Noihing. W.m bv naif a yard same between secoo-t and S -cond heat. 1, Meg 2, Mias Hermit, 3. 4 Monte Carlo. Won by a foot half a vrd j. tweaii second and third. Third heat 1, Tii.pV.ne 2 Young Domino 3,Good by a foot luilf a yard between aeoond h, ,i third Final 1. Jimmy Kemp 2, • yard si inches betwren on the final 2 to 1 on and ft to George Samuels capper, requiring the SERVICES of raeb parsons, 6d. 16 WORDS 6d. 3 IffSERnoNe.

"P kicked off for the home team. Three were over 1,000 spectators present to the first p.vision of the game the home team showed great foresight but tackled down. M'Oann and Weinford scored for Tudhoe before the interval, but the last named player failed to convert. Half-time-Tudhoe. 2 tries Houghton nil. In the second interval both teams strove hard to obtain the upper hand, and a splendid game ensued, but before the final Wainford again scored. Final-Tudhoe. 3 tries Houghton, that produced such perfect sweetness and cleanliness as Hudson's which had proved so stict-ful In America for the cure of Coughs. Cold, Hoar e-ness Brouchetto

P., kicked off for the home team. There were over 1.000 spectators present. In the first portion of the game the home team showed best form, but fagged down. M'Gann and Wainford scored for Tudhoe before the interval, but the lastnamed player failed to convert. Half-time-Tudhoe, 2 tries Houghton, nil. In the second interval both teams strove hard to obtain the upper hand, and a splendid game ensued. but before the final Wainford again scored. Final-Tudhoe, 3tries Houghton. that produces such perfect sweetness and cleanliness as Hudson's which have proved so successful in America for the cure of Coughs. Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or any irritation or soreness of the threat, are now imported and sold in this country at 1s 1½d per box. Put up in the form of a lozenge. It is the most convenient, pleasant, safe, and sure remedy for clearing and strengthening the voice in the world. No family should be without them. The genuine have the words Altnaveigh, Baldersund, Buella, Ding Dong, Oriole. Grand Go Lucky, Medley, Novel, Oak, Pousson. Philmont. Safe Cure, Violet Blossom, Warrior. the final heats of Mr J. Dufour's 200 yards straightout dog handicap by merit were run off in fine weather. The amount of was £7, second £1, and third 10s. the following dogs won their heatsGoodfellow's Monte Carlo, M'Pherson's Young Domino, Bill's Good Boy, Bill's Meg. Coulson's Lucky Socks, Cummins's Miss Hermit. Humphrey's Jimmy Kemp, Ned's Telephone, Harold's Fair berry, Scott's Little Flower, Bulmer's Never Nothing. Third Round-First heat 1, Jimmy Kemp 2. Mulberry 3. Fair Exchangege 4, Never Nothing. Won by half a yard same between second and Second heat 1. Beg 2, Miss Hermit 3, 4. Monte Carlo. Won by a foot half a yard between second and third. Third heat 1, Telephone 2. Young Domino 3, Good by a foot half a yard between second and third. Final 1, Jimmy Kemp 2, a yard six inches between on the final 2 to 1 on and 4 to George Samuels judge, requiring the SERVICES of such persons. 6d. 16 WORDS 6d. 3 INSERTIONS.


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own Correspondent . LONDON, Thursday Evening. FRANCE. Pams, December 24.-Tlie journals have been filled with the Message of the President Buchanan, but they make scarcely any original remarks upon it. The Minister of War has just granted 30,000 unlimited furloughs in the army 27,000 in the infantry 15,000 in the cavalry 400 in the artillery the rest in the engineers, the waggon-train, ko. The dearth of political news is greater than ever. BELGIUM. Brussels, December 24.

own Correspondent . LONDON, Thursday Evening. FRANCE. Pams, December 24.-The journals have been filled with the Message of the President Buchanan, but they make scarcely any original remarks upon it. The Minister of War has just granted 30,000 unlimited furloughs in the army 27,000 in the infantry 15,000 in the cavalry 400 in the artillery the rest in the engineers, the waggon-train, etc. The dearth of political news is greater than ever. BELGIUM. Brussels, December 24.

own Correspondents. LONDON, Thursday Evening. FRANCE. PARIS, December 24.-The journals have been filled with the Message of the President Buchanan, but they make scarcely any original remarks upon it. The Minister of War has just granted 30,000 unlimited furloughs in the army 27,000 in the infantry 15,000 in the cavalry 460 in the artillery the rest in the engineers, the waggon-train, c. The dearth of political news is greater than ever. BELGIUM. BRUSSELS, December 24.


-The admitting foreign coal free of duty expires on the 1st of January, and the Minister of Finance, being interrogated in the Chamber of Repre gentatives respecting the intentions of the Government, replied that the question was under his consideration, but that he was not able at present to indicate the course that would be taken. ITALY. ' Naples, December 16.-The process of Sapri is con eluded, but the judgment will not be promulgated for month to come. There were 128 accused a number of them have been condemned to death, but one only will be executed. The King will either pardon or commute the sentences upon others. The Opinion of Turin states that while reductions are taking place in the Austrian army, the military contingent of Lombardy for the ensuing year is rather larger than before. The substance of the above paragraph is quoted in yesterday's Moniteur. PRUSSIA. Berlin, Deoember 23.-The Prussian Moniteur publishes the royal deoree which convokes the Chambers for January 12. There will be no chance at present n the power-neither regency, co-regency, nor abdication, but simple continuation of the powers already conferred on the Prince of Prussia. The Princes Frederick Charles and Adelbert of Prussia will go to London to be present at the marriage of Prince Frederick William to the Princess Royal. The princely bride and bridegroom will arrive at Cologne February 4, and at Potsdam on the 6th. Their Royal Highnesses will make their solemn entry into the Prussian capital on the 8th of February. RUSSIA. 17th.-The St. Petersburg Gazette has lately been publishing a series of articles upon The Mission of Russia, in reply to some of the English journals, which had acoused that power of a design to assume an aggressive attitude in Asia. It sums up its arguments as follows -Just as the mission of civilising Southern Asia belongs to England, so that of civilising Northern Asia belongs to Russia. Siberia is a slumbering giant, whose strength will not be manifest until he awakes. Throughout the southern frontier of Siberia, the Ural Mountains, and as far as the Pacific Ocean, we require roads to enable us to trade with Southern Asia. The exchange of the products of the north with the riches of the south, and that animation which flows from trade and manufactures, will give life, move ment, and a greater population to the north. This is no castle in the air, no plan conceived with any selfish object it is but a demand for the normal development of civilisa tion itself. To attempt to stay that development would, indeed, be to form an aggressive power in Asia, and any such aggression would end in the destruction of the power attempting it, and not in that of Russia. Russia will no more be vanquished by England on this ground than she was in the last European war. GERMANY. 21.-The Germanic Diet has adjourned its sittings until after the 1st of the coming year. THE QUESTIONS D'ORIENT. A Berlin letter in the Cologne Gazette, says The Commission of the States of the banks of the Danube has -completed the draft of its convention, and Austria is endeavouring to obtain a ratification of it from the other States, in order that it may be presented to the Congress of Paris as an affair definitely settled. But the convention contains clauses too much to the advantage of the States on its banks, and as soon as France learned that it was intended to get it ratified, she raised the objection that it must first be approved of by the Congress of Paris. Count de Buol replied by a note, dated the 7th, in which it is stated that the States were only bound to communi cate the convention to the Congress, but did not stand in need of its approbation. France, however, maintains the contrary affirmation, and has sent a ciroular despatch on the subject, drawn up with particular care, to the French diplomatic agents at the Courts of all the Powers who signed the treaty of March 30. Paris, December 23.-The question touching the Russian ports in the Black Sea was in course of arrangement, when it has befcome complicated by the measures of the Gover nor-General of the Crimea, who has reestablished military servitude in tho Khersoneso on the same footing as it existed before the war. To ensure the enforcement of this system in all its strictness, the authorities prohibited disembarkation in certain specified ports, and if vessels were driven in by stress of weather, they were not suffered to remain more than twenty-four hours, and only that concession was permitted on condition that none of the crew were suffered to land, and that Russian soldiers were stationed on board the ship while in port.

-The admitting foreign coal free of duty expires on the 1st of January, and the Minister of Finance, being interrogated in the Chamber of Representatives respecting the intentions of the Government, replied that the question was under his consideration, but that he was not able at present to indicate the course that would be taken. ITALY.Y. NAPLES, December 16.-The process of Sapri is concluded, but the judgment will not be promulgated for a month to come. There were 128 accused a number of them have been condemned to death, but one only will be executed. The King will either pardon or commute the sentences upon others. The Opinione of Turin states that while reductions are taking place in the Austrian army, the military contingent of Lombardy for the ensuing year is rather larger than before. The substance of the above paragraph is quoted in yesterday's Moniteur. PRUSSIA. BERLIN, December 23.-The Prussian Moniteur publishes the royal decree which convokes the Chambers for January 12. There will be no change at present in the kingly power-neither regency, co-regency, nor abdication, but a simple continuation of the powers already conferred on the Prince of Prussia. The Princes Frederick Charles and Adelbert of Prussia will go to London to be present at the marriage of Prince Frederick William to the Princess Royal. The princely bride and bridegroom will arrive at Cologne February 4, and at Potsdam on the 6th. Their Royal Highnesses will make their solemn entry into the Prussian capital on the 8th of February. RUSSIA. 17th.-The St. Petersburg Gazette has lately been publishing a series of articles upon The Mission of Russia, in reply to some of the English journals, which had accused that power of a design to assume an aggressive attitude in Asia. It sums up its arguments as follows Just as the mission of civilising Southern Asia belongs to England, so that of civilising Northern Asia belongs to Russia. Siberia is a slumbering giant, whose strength will not be manifest until he awakes. Throughout the southern frontier of Siberia, the Ural Mountains, and as far as the Pacific Ocean, we require roads to enable us to trade with Southern Asia. The exchange of the products of the north with the riches of the south, and that animation which flows from trade and manufactures, will give life, movement, and a greater population to the north. This is no castle in the air, no plan conceived with any selfish object it is but a demand for the normal development of civilisation itself. To attempt to stay that development would, indeed, be to form an aggressive power in Asia, and any such aggression would end in the destruction of the power attempting it, and not in that of Russia. Russia will no more be vanquished by England on this ground than she was in the last European war. GERMANY. 21.-The Germanic Diet has adjourned its sittings until after the 1st of the coming year. THE QUESTIONS D'ORIENT. A Berlin letter in the Cologne Gazette, says The Commission of the States of the banks of the Danube has completed the draft of its convention, and Austria is endeavouring to obtain a ratification of it from the other States, in order that it may be presented to the Congress of Paris as an affair definitely settled. But the convention contains clauses too much to the advantage of the States on its banks, and as soon as France learned that it was intended to get it ratified, she raised the objection that it must first be approved of by the Congress of Paris. Count de Buol replied by a note, dated the 7th, in which it is stated that the States were only bound to communicate the convention to the Congress, but did not stand in need of its approbation. France, however, maintains the contrary affirmation, and has sent a circular despatch on the subject, drawn up with particular care, to the French diplomatic agents at the Courts of all the Powers who signed the treaty of March 30. PARIS, December 23.-The question touching the Russian ports in the Black Sea was in course of arrangement, when it has become complicated by the measures of the Governor-General of the Crimea, who has rëestablished military servitude in the Khersonese on the same footing as it existed before the war. To ensure the enforcement of this system in all its strictness, the authorities prohibited disembarkation in certain specified ports, and if vessels were driven in by stress of weather, they were not suffered to remain more than twenty-four hours, and only that concession was permitted on condition that none of the crew were suffered to land, and that Russian soldiers were stationed on board the ship while in port.


Such is tho open manner in which Russia proceeds to shut up the Black Sea. Kamiesoli has been rased to the ground, and merchants are prohibited from establishing themselves there. A despatch from St. Petersburg, dated Tuesday, Decem ber 22, announces that 3,000 Circassians, commanded by thirteen of Schamyl's lieutenants, were completely put to the route on the 13th of November. All the district of Slatavia has been evacuated, and the habitations burnt. The Russian troops had gone into winter quarters. THE EARTHQUAKE AT NAPLES. The Patrie of to-day quotes from the Journal of the Two Sicilies the official organ, the following acoount of the earthquake Two violent shocks took place at Naples during the night from the 17th to the 18th. The first took place at ten minutes past one a.m. It lasted from four to five seconds. It was followed almost immediately after by a second shock, which lasted twenty-five seconds. It was so strong that both the clocks at the Royal Observatory were stopped. Two other shocks also took place between three and five in the morning but they lasted only a few seconds, and were hardly peroeptible. Despatches from Caserta, Nola, Aversa, Poxzuoli, Salerno, and Avallina, state that the shocks were also felt there. In the Principato Citerioore, at Eboli and Campagna, the first two commotions were the most violent, but no loss of life has to be deplored. At Paria, likewise, there was not a single casualty but at Castellamare two men, belonging to the lower classes, were injured. Despatches received at Naples on the 18th state that telegraphic communication has been interrupted between Eboli and Sala. At the latter place three persons were killed. The prison, the barracks, and other buildings suffered. At Atena half the houses crumbled to the ground. At Padula one hundred houses fell. Number of killed not known at Polla the disasters were immense, and the victims many, par ticularly among the gendarmerie. At Petrosa, Auletta, and Carreggiano, houses fell and crushed their inmates. At Salerno the public buildings were damaged. Two churches, the Governor's residence, and the gendarmerie barraoks were greatly injured. A steeple fell in one of the suburbs-two women were crushed beneath the ruins. At Campagna the town suffered no loss of life is reported. In conclusion, the official journal says that the King has given orders to leave nothing undone to relieve the sufferers. The State forests are to be used to build huts with.-Globe. PORTUGAL. Lisbon, December 19.

"Such is the open manner in which Russia proceeds to shut up the Black Sea. Kamyshovula has been raised to the ground, and merchants are prohibited from establishing themselves there. A dispatch from St. Petersburg, dated Tuesday, December 22, announces that 3,000 Circassians, commanded by thirteen of Schamyl's lieutenants, were completely put to the route on the 13th of November. All the district of Slatavia has been evacuated, and the habitations burnt. The Russian troops had gone into winter quarters. THE EARTHQUAKE AT NAPLES. The Patriarch of to-day quotes from the Journal of the Two Sicilies the official organ, the following account of the earthquake Two violent shocks took place at Naples during the night from the 17th to the 18th. The first took place at ten minutes past one a.m. It lasted from four to five seconds. It was followed almost immediately after by a second shock, which

Such is the open manner in which Russia proceeds to shut up the Black Sea. Kamiesch has been rased to the ground, and merchants are prohibited from establishing themselves there. A despatch from St. Petersburg, dated Tuesday, December 22, announces that 3,000 Circassians, commanded by thirteen of Schamyl's lieutenants, were completely put to the route on the 13th of November. All the district of Slatavia has been evacuated, and the habitations burnt. The Russian troops had gone into winter quarters. THE EARTHQUAKE AT NAPLES. The Patrie of to-day quotes from the Journal of the Two Sicilies the official organ, the following account of the earthquake Two violent shocks took place at Naples during the night from the 17th to the 18th. The first took place at ten minutes past one a.m. It lasted from four to five seconds. It was followed almost immediately after by a second shock, which lasted twenty-five seconds. It was so strong that both the clocks at the Royal Observatory were stopped. Two other shocks also took place between three and five in the morning but they lasted only a few seconds, and were hardly perceptible. Despatches from Caserta, Nola, Aversa, Pozzuoli, Salerno, and Avallina, state that the shocks were also felt there. In the Principato Citerioore, at Eboli and Campagna, the first two commotions were the most violent, but no loss of life has to be deplored. At Paria, likewise, there was not a single casualty but at Castellamare two men, belonging to the lower classes, were injured. Despatches received at Naples on the 18th state that telegraphic communication has been interrupted between Eboli and Sala. At the latter place three persons were killed. The prison, the barracks, and other buildings suffered. At Atena half the houses crumbled to the ground. At Padula one hundred houses fell. Number of killed not known at Polla the disasters were immense, and the victims many, particularly among the gendarmerie. At Petrosa, Auletta, and Carreggiano, houses fell and crushed their inmates. At Salerno the public buildings were damaged. Two churches, the Governor's residence, and the gendarmerie barracks were greatly injured. A steeple fell in one of the suburbs-two women were crushed beneath the ruins. At Campagna the town suffered no loss of life is reported. In conclusion, the official journal says that the King has given orders to leave nothing undone to relieve the sufferers. The State forests are to be used to build huts with.-Globe. PORTUGAL. LISBON, December 19.


-The fever still continues to now much cooler 8 that there exists the disease may gradually subside before xpected that the mails, with the details of the intelligence respecting the six days' hard fighting for the final capture of Lucknow, will reach London before Tuesday or Wednesday next. The Pekin, with the Bombay mail, arrived at Suez on the 19th inst., and her Majesty's fast despatch boat Coquette brought from Alexander to Malta the telegram only which appeared in our columns yester day. The Bombay mail may therefore await at Alexandria the arrival of the Calcutta and China mails, and will then, with them, be conveyed to Marseilles per Peninsular and Oriental steam-ship Vectis. IRREGULARITY OF AUSTRALIAN MAILS. The European, Australian and Royal West Indian Mail Company offered their new steam ship Australasia for the conveyance of troops to India, and the offer was accepted but whether the vessel has been chartered by the Admiralty or the East India Company does not appear. The mail service between Australia and Suez is interrupted through the want of reserve steamers, yet the Admiralty allow the Australasia to be taken up for troop service to India, which will prevent her from reaching Sydney before April next, and, as the Simla is withdrawn from the line, and the other three vessels, Emeu. European, and Columbian, are in a very defective state, the public may expect for the next six months a continu ance of the irregularities attending the arrivals of Austra lian mails. The necessity of having a fortnightly mail to our gold colonies is daily becoming more apparent, and for that object we entertain no doubt that the Government will adopt the Panama route, which has undisputed advan tage over the Ceylon route. For the large sum of money granted for the present contract the results obtained are extremely unsatisfactory, and an enquiry ought to be insti tuted by the House of Commons into the entire mail packet service, with a view to economy and improvement, HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. ,Masters of Hounds will oblige by forwarding notice of the Fixtures to this Office as early as possible.

"The fever still continues to be much cooler than that there exists the disease may gradually subside before expected that the mails, with the details of the intelligence respecting the six days' hard fighting for the final capture of Lucknow, will reach London before Tuesday or Wednesday next. The Pekin, with the Bombay mail, arrived at Suez on the 19th inst., and Her Majesty's fast despatch boat Coquette brought from Alexandria to Malta the telegram only which appeared in our columns yesterday. The Bombay mail may therefore await at Alexandria the arrival of the Calcutta and China mails, and will then, with them, be conveyed to Marseilles per Peninsular and Oriental steam-ship Vectis. IRREGULARITY OF AUSTRALIAN MAILS. The European, Australian and Royal West Indian Mail Company offered their new steam ship Australasia for the conveyance of troops to India, and the offer was accepted, but whether the vessel has been chartered by the Admiralty or the East India Company does not appear. The mail service between Australia and Suez is interrupted through the want of reserve steamers, yet the Admiralty allow the Australasia to be taken up for troop service to India, which will prevent her from reaching Sydney before April next, and, as the Simla is withdrawn from the line, and the other three vessels, Emeu, European, and Columbian, are in a very defective state, the public may expect for the next six months a continuance of the irregularities attending the arrivals of Australian mails. The necessity of having a fortnightly mail to our gold colonies is daily becoming more apparent, and

-The fever still continues to now much cooler, so that there exists the disease may gradually subside before pected that the mails, with the details of the intelligence respecting the six days' hard fighting for the final capture of Lucknow, will reach London before Tuesday or Wednesday next. The Pekin, with the Bombay mail, arrived at Suez on the 19th inst., and her Majesty's fast despatch boat Coquette brought from Alexander to Malta the telegram only which appeared in our columns yesterday. The Bombay mail may therefore await at Alexandria the arrival of the Calcutta and China mails, and will then, with them, be conveyed to Marseilles per Peninsular and Oriental steam-ship Vectis. IRREGULARITY OF AUSTRALIAN MAILS. The European, Australian and Royal West Indian Mail Company offered their new steam ship Australasia for the conveyance of troops to India, and the offer was accepted but whether the vessel has been chartered by the Admiralty or the East India Company does not appear. The mail service between Australia and Suez is interrupted through the want of reserve steamers, yet the Admiralty allow the Australasia to be taken up for troop service to India, which will prevent her from reaching Sydney before April next, and, as the Simla is withdrawn from the line, and the other three vessels, Emeu, European, and Columbian, are in a very defective state, the public may expect for the next six months a continuance of the irregularities attending the arrivals of Australian mails. The necessity of having a fortnightly mail to our gold colonies is daily becoming more apparent, and for that object we entertain no doubt that the Government will adopt the Panama route, which has undisputed advantage over the Ceylon route. For the large sum of money granted for the present contract the results obtained are extremely unsatisfactory, and an enquiry ought to be instituted by the House of Commons into the entire mail packet service, with a view to economy and improvement. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Masters of Hounds will oblige by forwarding notice of the Fixtures to this Office as early as possible.


NORTH WARWICKSHIRE HOUNDS.- At a quarter to Eleven. began at Wednesday's closing prices, and leave off good at opening quotation. The effect expected to follow a reduction of the rate of discount had evidently been anticipated, for no change took place. Railways show little variation, closing at opening figures. All Indian descriptions in demand. Foreign stocks Yesterday.

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE HOUNDS.- At a quarter to Eleven, began at Wednesday's closing prices, and leave off good at opening quotation. The effect expected to follow a reduction of the rate of discount had evidently been anticipated, for no change took place. Railways show little variation, closing at opening figures. All Indian descriptions in demand. Foreign stocks yesterday.

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE HOUNDS.-At a quarter to Eleven. began at Wednesday's closing prices, and leave off good at opening quotation. The effect expected to follow a reduction of the rate of discount had evidently been anticipated, for no change took place. Railways show little variation, closing at opening figures. All Indian descriptions in demand. Foreign stocks Yesterday.


-Business done Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley, at 8 Great Western Stour Valley Guaranteed, at CO Birmingham Guaranteed, at 68 South Staffordshire, at 9 and Birmingham Canal, at 89. There was a fair amount of business done, and prices generally closed Ann on the news of money being cheaper in London. The Stock Exchange will be closed on Saturday next. Thursday Evening, The Directors of the Bank of England have this afternoon reduced the rate of discount from 10 per cent, to 8 per cent. They have thus Mowed the general movement of the Money Market, as the rate they have now fixed had already prevailed for some days out of doors, and was yesterday uniformly recognised by the London Joint-stock Banks. The unprecedented rate of 10 per cent, has existed for forty-five days, from November 9th to De cember 24th, a period which will long be memorable in the ann.la 0 f commerce. In less than a fortnight the dividends on public stocks will become payable, which has always the effect of temporarily reducing to a considerable extent the reserve of coin and notes but the directors of the Bank feel their position so strong that not only do they see in this no obstacle to reduction, but are prepared to meet it after having dis pensed with the over-issue of two millions. They are again strictly under the restraints of the Bank Charter, and their present movement shows that there is not the slightest fear that it will be requisite to pass beyond its limits. Pressure and panic may ensue in the future, but it will be at some distant day, when the lessons of the present are for gotten. The balance-sheet which was laid on the table of the Bank parlour this morning will not be before the public until to-morro.w night, but during the week which it com prises specie from America, Russia, Turkey, and other quarters, has been flowing into the Bank, and the quan tities received have been about the following amounts Thursday, December 24.-During the present week the transactions have been to a fair extent, considering the holiday time, but at no improvement in the value of any article of the trade. At Wolverhampton, yesterday, no advance could be obtained on any description of wheat. At this day's there was a short supply of wheat, which sold readily at the currency of this day se'nnlght. Barley again rather lower, with an Increased demand. Oats, beans, and peas all firmly held for former prices. Prices of grain Wheat, English white, 8s. 8d. to 7s. 2d. new, 6s. 6d. to 7s. ditto red, 6s. to 6s. 9d. new, 6s. to 6s. 8d. per bushel of 621bs. barley, 34s. to 38s. per quarter grinding, 25s. to 31s. per 8121bs. oats, English, white, 24s. 6d. to SSs. per quarter Irish, white. 26s. to 27s. per 3121bs. j beans, English, old, 17s. 6d. to 18s. 6d. per 1961bs. peas, boiling, 46s. to 50s. per quarter grinding, 16s. 6d. to 17s. 6d. per 1961bs. flour, English, fine, 39s. to 40s. seconds, 34s. to 35s. per sack of Yesterday. -Though there was a good attendance and fair supply of wheat, no great amount of business was done. Farmers were backward in selling at the present price. No advance was given, last week's rates remaining firm. Wheat, red, from 18s. to 19s. white, 19s. to 20s. beans, new, 16s. 6d. barley, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 6d. Wednesday. December 23rd.-We had a small attendance and a short supply at market to-day a small business doing at about the prices of last week for all kinds of grain. Y'esterday.-We have a broken market to-day. Wheat sells slowly at last Friday's gold received in the preceding week ending December 9th, but the return of sovereigns from Ireland and from the country banks has The resources of the Bank are, however, strengthened from two causes-one as above mentioned, and the other consists in the inactivity of the demand for money.

-Business done Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley, at 8 Great Western Stour Valley Guaranteed, at 60 Birmingham Guaranteed, at 68⅜ South Staffordshire, at 9 and Birmingham Canal, at 89. There was a fair amount of business done, and prices generally closed firm on the news of money being cheaper in London. The Stock Exchange will be closed on Saturday next. Thursday Evening. The Directors of the Bank of England have this afternoon reduced the rate of discount from 10 per cent. to 8 per cent. They have thus followed the general movement of the Money Market, as the rate they have now fixed had already prevailed for some days out of doors, and was yesterday uniformly recognised by the London Joint-stock Banks. The unprecedented rate of 10 per cent. has existed for forty-five days, from November 9th to December 24th, a period which will long be memorable in the annals of commerce. In less than a fortnight the dividends on public stocks will become payable, which has always the effect of temporarily reducing to a considerable extent the reserve of coin and notes but the directors of the Bank feel their position so strong that not only do they see in this no obstacle to reduction, but are prepared to meet it after having dispensed with the over-issue of two millions. They are again strictly under the restraints of the Bank Charter, and their present movement shows that there is not the slightest fear that it will be requisite to pass beyond its limits. Pressure and panic may ensue in the future, but it will be at some distant day, when the lessons of the present are forgotten. The balance-sheet which was laid on the table of the Bank parlour this morning will not be before the public until to-morrow night, but during the week which it comprises specie from America, Russia, Turkey, and other quarters, has been flowing into the Bank, and the quantities received have been about the following amounts Thursday, December 24.-During the present week the transactions have been to a fair extent, considering the holiday time, but at no improvement in the value of any article of the trade. At Wolverhampton, yesterday, no advance could be obtained on any description of wheat. At this day's there was a short supply of wheat, which sold readily at the currency of this day se'nnight. Barley again rather lower, with an increased demand. Oats, beans, and peas all firmly held for former prices. Prices of grain Wheat, English white, 6s. 8d. to 7s. 2d. new, 6s. 6d. to 7s. ditto red, 6s. to 6s. 9d. new, 6s. to 6s. 8d. per bushel of 62lbs. barley, 34s. to 38s. per quarter grinding, 25s. to 31s. per 312lbs. oats, English, white, 24s. 6d. to 33s. per quarter Irish, white, 26s. to 27s. per 312lbs. beans, English, old, 17s. 6d. to 18s. 6d. per 196lbs. peas, boiling, 46s. to 50s. per quarter grinding, 16s. 6d. to 17s. 6d. per 196lbs. flour, English, fine, 39s. to 40s. seconds, 34s. to 35s. per sack of Yesterday.-Though there was a good attendance and fair supply of wheat, no great amount of business was done. Farmers were backward in selling at the present price. No advance was given, last week's rates remaining firm. Wheat, red, from 18s. to 19s. white, 19s. to 20s. beans, new, 16s. 6d. barley, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 6d. Wednesday, December 23rd.-We had a small attendance and a short supply at market to-day a small business doing at about the prices of last week for all kinds of grain. Yesterday.-We have a broken market to-day. Wheat sells slowly at last Friday's gold received in the preceding week ending December 9th, but the return of sovereigns from Ireland and from the country banks has The resources of the Bank are, however, strengthened from two causes-one as above mentioned, and the other consists in the inactivity of the demand for money.


Capitalists and business men generally feel disposed to remain quiet for a time, and this state of comparative torpor will be more conducive to the restoration of healthy enterprise than any premature attempt to hasten a revival. The commercial statistics of the Board of Trade for November have been issued to-day. The apprehension of commercial danger had already made itself felt during the month of October, when the increase in the value of exports, which in July was £2,233,306. in excess of the same month in 1856, fell to an increase of only £318,838., compared with October, 1856. But in November there is no mistaking the influence of the commercial crisis, as the following comparison will show decrease of exports to the United States is a very striking item in the tables the above account are included twenty-one of the prin cipal articles of British manufacture, but if all had been enumerated the contrast between the two periods would have been still more striking. Mr. Cobb, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, estimated the decline of imports in the Union at 25 per cent, during the next few months but here we begin by diminished shipments to the extent of 60 per cent. If this restraint can be maintained for two or three months longer, the return of an active and pros perous trade with the States will come round all the more quickly. The following are the most important variations during the month in the exports to the United States during November, 1856 and 1857 Earthenware has fallen off from £57,000. to £20,000. value. Haberdashery from £105,000. to £17,000. Cutlery and hardware from £139,000. to £61,000. Linens from £251,000. to £47,000. Pig iron from £16,400. to £4,700. Bar iron from £102,000. to £62,000. Wrought iron from £56,000. to £29.000. Steel from £51,000. to £14,700. Sheet iron and nails from £13,000. to £33. Lead from £5,000. to £35. Tin plates from £102,000. to £9,000. Woollen cloths from £53,000. to £11,000. Other woollen goods from £137,000. to £26,000. Cotton goods from £482,000. to £129,000. Tho oourae of trade to Australia is not substantially so satisfactory as that with America, although the latter ex hibits a large deoline of exports. The latest accounts from Melbourne show that the import market was not by any means in a favourable state, yet notwithstanding this has for some time been the tenour of the advices, shippers here, even during the November season of panic, were sending in supplies to the Australian market on as large a scale as ever. It is doubtful if there is not on the aggre gate a considerable inorease in the exports to that market. The following itoms were undoubtedly larger in November than in the same month last year Cotton goods, earthen ware, hardware and cutlery, wrought iron, lead, silk goods, British spirits, and woollens. The alleviation in the Bank rate had for several days been regarded as inevitable, and its influence was there fore already discounted when the announcement was made to-day. The Funds were consequently scarcely affected. Consols opened with firmness at 93 to j, con tinued steady during the day, and closed at about 93 sel lers. The Railway Share Market has been inactive to-day, and prices without any alteration worth mentioning. In Satterthwaite's Weekly Circular it is stated that the market for American securities in London has been steady during the week. Illinois Central Shares have declined to 15 discount, but the bonds are firmly held at previous prices. Michigan Central Bonds continue in much request, at a further advance. There have been moderate transac tions in New York Central and Pennsylvania Central, at former rates. on every side to be the chief cauae continuance of the disease, are said lamentable oondition. No map of them is of them have bulged and broken into others • J ° e ' made without cement, and the ground around theni U thoroughly saturated with the liquid impurities constantly passing through them. Several medical men of high stand ing are of opinion that the disease will lie almost dormant daring the winter, but that it will break out with renewed violence in the ooming spring, and commit greater ravages than it has done this Yesterday.

Capitalists and business men generally feel disposed to remain quiet for a time, and this state of comparative torpor will be more conducive to the restoration of healthy enterprise than any premature attempt to hasten a revival. The commercial statistics of the Board of Trade for November have been issued to-day. The apprehension of commercial danger had already made itself felt during the month of October, when the increase in the value of exports, which in July was £2,233,306. in excess of the same month in 1856, fell to an increase of only £318,838., compared with October, 1856. But in November there is no mistaking the influence of the commercial crisis, as the following comparison will show decrease of exports to the United States is a very striking item in the tables the above account are included twenty-one of the principal articles of British manufacture, but if all had been enumerated the contrast between the two periods would have been still more striking. Mr. Cobb, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, estimated the decline of imports in the Union at 25 per cent. during the next few months but here we begin by diminished shipments to the extent of 60 per cent. If this restraint can be maintained for two or three months longer, the return of an active and prosperous trade with the States will come round all the more quickly. The following are the most important variations during the month in the exports to the United States during November, 1856 and 1857 Earthenware has fallen off from £57,000. to £20,000. value. Haberdashery from £105,000. to £17,000. Cutlery and hardware from £139,000. to £61,000. Linens from £251,000. to £47,000. Pig iron from £16,400. to £4,700. Bar iron from £102,000. to £62,000. Wrought iron from £56,000. to £29.000. Steel from £51,000. to £14,700. Sheet iron and nails from £13,000. to £33. Lead from £5,000. to £35. Tinplates from £102,000. to £9,000. Woollen cloths from £53,000. to £11,000. Other woollen goods from £137,000. to £26,000. Cotton goods from £482,000. to £129,000. The course of trade to Australia is not substantially so satisfactory as that with America, although the latter exhibits a large decline of exports. The latest accounts from Melbourne show that the import market was not by any means in a favourable state, yet notwithstanding this has for some time been the tenour of the advices, shippers here, even during the November season of panic, were sending in supplies to the Australian market on as large a scale as ever. It is doubtful if there is not on the aggregate a considerable increase in the exports to that market. The following items were undoubtedly larger in November than in the same month last year Cotton goods, earthenware, hardware and cutlery, wrought iron, lead, silk goods, British spirits, and woollens. The alleviation in the Bank rate had for several days been regarded as inevitable, and its influence was therefore already discounted when the announcement was made to-day. The Funds were consequently scarcely affected. Consols opened with firmness at 93⅛ to ¼, continued steady during the day, and closed at about 93¼ sellers. The Railway Share Market has been inactive to-day, and prices without any alteration worth mentioning. In Satterthwaite's Weekly Circular it is stated that the market for American securities in London has been steady during the week. Illinois Central Shares have declined to 15 discount, but the bonds are firmly held at previous prices. Michigan Central Bonds continue in much request, at a further advance. There have been moderate transactions in New York Central and Pennsylvania Central, at former rates. on every side to be the chief cause continuance of the disease, are said lamentable condition. No map of them is of them have bulged and broken into others all are made without cement, and the ground around them is thoroughly saturated with the liquid impurities constantly passing through them. Several medical men of high standing are of opinion that the disease will lie almost dormant during the winter, but that it will break out with renewed violence in the coming spring, and commit greater ravages than it has done this Yesterday.


- This market was held yesterday instead of to-day, Friday, but it may bo described quite a holiday-market, both as regards supply and demand. The butchers have a large stock on hand, and are too engaged to attend here. This state of the trade was expected, and consequently the consignments are very small. A few purchasers are found for some choice beasts at fully late rates, but in other departments there is literally nothing doing. Yesterday.-For the season there was quite an average supply of stock of all kinds at market this day. As far as regards the attendance of buyers, it was quite a holiday market. Few things changed hands those that found purchasers were sold at lower rates. The mutton trade particularly dull. There were at market 94 horses, 5 asses, 345 beasts, 21 calves, 598 sheep, and 949 pigs. The prices realised were Beef, 5d. to 6 d. per lb. wether mutton, 6 £ to 7d.perlb. ewe ditto, 5 d. to 6d. per lb. veal, Gd. to 6 d. per lb. bacon pigs, 7s. 9d. to 8s. 9p. per score porkets, 7s. Gd. to 8s. per score. Thursday December 24th.-Fruit a good supply, at last week's prices, with the exception of Blenheim apples, which are Is. per pot dearer. Potatoes, a fair supply, at last week's prices business much better. Game and poultry an unusual good supply, at the following prices Pheasants, Gs. to 8s. per brace partridges, 3s. to 3s. Gd. per brace grouse, 4s. to 5s. 6d. per brace hares, 4s. to 4s. Gd. each rabbits, Is. 6d. to 2s. id. a couple Turkeys, 4s. to 12s. each chickens, 3s. to 6s. a couple ducks, 4s. to 6s. a couple geese, 5s. to 10s. each. Eggs, eight for Is. butter. Is. id. per lb. Tuesday, December 22nd.-The supply of fresh leather was moderate to-day a very umited amount of business was transacted at about late rates. Market hides in good supply, with a dull demand. Prices a down ward tendency. 23rd.-Hides 941bs. and upwards, 4 d. per lb. to 741bs. to 8Slb 4 8. per lb. per lb. per lb. Electric Telegraph. Yesterday.-Sugar Sales of West India 416 hogsheads, making 1,906 for the week, with an advance of Is. to Is. Gd. Refined active at 56s. Gd. to 62s. wet lumps, 51s. to 53s.-Tea stiff. Low to good common Congou, Is. to Is. d.-Coffee wanted at previous rates. Few sellers.-Rice Several transactions at a small advance. - Saltpetre Firmer demand rather better. -Tallow quiet. Prices less firm. On 'Change Tallow, 52s. 9 7. to 54s. on the spot 52s. 6d. to 53s. all year and 53s. March delivery. Linseed oil, 28s. 3d. to 28s. Gd. Scotch pig iron, 50s. Sales of rice and sugar continue at former rates. The colonial produce markets will be closed till the 5th of January. Upwards of £100,000. in gold was taken into the Bank of England to-day. Silver more in demand at 5s. ljjd. The Commercial Daily List says the effect of the reduc tion of the Bank rate has been a fall of Is. per cent. in other quarters bills of first-rate character are done at 7 f., and other acceptances average from 7 d. to lOd. will receive money on call at 5per cent., and on deposit at 6 per cent. Consols advanced after regular hours, and left off 93 5-16 to 7-16. Indian share.' still firmer. Railways better.

This market was held yesterday instead of to-day, Friday, but it may be described quite a holiday-market, both as regards supply and demand. The butchers have a large stock on hand, and are too engaged to attend here. This state of the trade was expected, and consequently the consignments are very small. A few purchasers are found for some choice beasts at fully late rates, but in other departments there is literally nothing doing. Yesterday.-For the season there was quite an average supply of stock of all kinds at market this day. As far as regards the attendance of buyers, it was quite a holiday market. Few things changed hands those that found purchasers were sold at lower rates. The mutton trade particularly dull. There were at market 94 horses, 5 asses, 345 beasts, 21 calves, 598 sheep, and 949 pigs. The prices realised were Beef, 5d. to 6½d. per lb. wether mutton, 6¾d. to 7d. per lb. ewe ditto, 5½d. to 6d. per lb. veal, 6d. to 6½d. per lb. bacon pigs, 7s. 9d. to 8s. 9p. per score porkets, 7s. 6d. to 8s. per score. Thursday December 24th.-Fruit a good supply, at last week's prices, with the exception of Blenheim apples, which are 1s. per pot dearer. Potatoes, a fair supply, at last week's prices business much better. Game and poultry an unusual good supply, at the following prices Pheasants, 6s. to 8s. per brace partridges, 3s. to 3s. 6d. per brace grouse, 4s. to 5s. 6d. per brace hares, 4s. to 4s. 6d. each rabbits. 1s. 6d. to 2s. 4d. a couple Turkeys, 4s. to 12s. each chickens, 3s. to 6s. a couple ducks, 4s. to 6s. a couple geese, 5s. to 10s. each. Eggs, eight for 1s. butter. 1s. 4d. per lb. Tuesday, December 22nd.-The supply of fresh leather was moderate to-day a very limited amount of business was transacted at about late rates. Market hides in good supply, with a dull demand. Prices a downward tendency. 23rd.-Hides 94lbs. and upwards, 4½d. per lb. to 74lbs. to 83lbs. 4¼d. per lb. per lb. per lb. Electric Telegraph. Yesterday.-Sugar Sales of West India 416 hogsheads, making 1,906 for the week, with an advance of 1s. to 1s. 6d. Refined active at 56s. 6d. to 62s. wet lumps, 51s. to 53s.-Tea stiff. Low to good common Congou, 1s. to 1s. ¾d.-Coffee wanted at previous rates. Few sellers.-Rice Several transactions at a small advance.-Saltpetre Firmer demand rather better.-Tallow quiet. Prices less firm. On 'Change Tallow, 52s. 9d. to 54s. on the spot 52s. 6d. to 53s. all year and 53s. March delivery. Linseed oil, 28s. 3d. to 28s. 6d. Scotch pig iron, 50s. Sales of rice and sugar continue at former rates. The colonial produce markets will be closed till the 5th of January. Upwards of £100,000. in gold was taken into the Bank of England to-day. Silver more in demand at 5s. 1⅝d. The Commercial Daily List says the effect of the reduction of the Bank rate has been a fall of 1s. per cent. in other quarters bills of first-rate character are done at 7¼d., and other acceptances average from 7½d. to 10d. will receive money on call at 5 per cent., and on deposit at 6 per cent. Consols advanced after regular hours, and left off 93 5-16 to 7-16. Indian shares still firmer. Railways better.


Foreign exchanges unusually lower bills will not be generally in demand until some of the heavy Indian silk and other prompts are over. loss, the parties working would said that in June, 1853, a balance .sheet wa Mr. Kettle, and the firm was insolvent at that time, exc sive of the private estate of Mr. Moms, of 1854 the drawings out of M . ' sen., had been £477. 11 . 3d., exclusive of the rents and the coal money. Mr. Thomas Morns,rawn out £5,940., and Mr. Bailey £1,0-1., ® a total of £7,438. In 1852, Mr. Moms, sen., receiveo a sum of money amounting to £3,000., which was placea to his account at the bank, and had been appropriatea uy him but Mr. Kettle explained that a portion of this naa gone back to the firm this was confirmed bv Mr. Bailey.-The Chairman said that between 1842 and 1803 the books showed that the profits had amounted to £9,7 d v and the drawings out by the firm in the same pen £K1 £13,000. at that the firm owed the bank said that he observed that one of the blast furnaces was still in, though he was quite certain that there had been a loss upon every ton of iron made dunug the past month of £1. per ton, it having been sold at 70s. per ton.-Mr. Bailey, one of the partners, explained that the furnace had been kept in for the purpose of con suming the coal, for which the demand had greatly decreased of late.-Mr. Robinson said that he looked upon this as the most 'gross case he ever had to deal with. He saw no alternative but bankruptcy if ever there was a case where commercial integrity, was to be vindicateu this was the one there ought to be a thorough investigation. Mr. Paul Moore believed that in two years the estate would realise 10s. in the pound.-The CHAIRMAN Will you guarantee it ?-Mr. Moore declined to do so, and admitted that he had made a rough estimate but he thought the estate might go on under trustees.-Mr. James Y ou 11 get no guarantees I am quite sure of that.-The discussion proceeded for some time without any definite resolve being arrived at the Chairman thought that bank ruptcy was the only course open, so did _ some other creditors six to two held up their hands in favour of this course, but there were more than thirty creditors in the room, so that no formal resolution was proposed. Some of the creditors suggested that the three partners should clear off for eighteen months at least, and that the mines should be worked under inspection.-Mr. Mobris, jun., said that he would leave himself in the hands of the creditors.-Mr. Robinson said that he would consent to no proposal that did not contemplate sending Mr. 'ITiomas Morris Other parties have had as much as I have.- Mr. James Mr. Morris, I don't believe that's true.-Mr. Morris Mr. Bailey has been carrying on two or three trades, and has had as much as I have.-Mr. James That's not true, and I won't allow you to say it Mr. Morris made me tell an untruth before I took his word that he only expended £700. a-year, and that was untrue I won't permit him to make these assertions the extravagance of Mr. Thomas Morris is well known to every body.-After this personal altercation between attorney and client, the discussion on the main question went on.-Mr. Robinson said he wished it to be distinctly understood that the Wolverhampton and Staffordshire Bank, being small creditors, would defer to the larger ones.-Various propositions were made, but none assented to.-Mr. James ? roposed working under inspection, with the certainty of s. Gd. in the pound.-The Chairman said that he would not consent to any arrangement to release the creditors, as long as there was a shilling to be got the full 20s. in the pound, if it can be obtained.-Mr. JAMES Oh, that's hor rible it's eternal slavery I neverwillrecommend myclients to that I shall go for this, 10s. in the pound, guaranteed by inspection, and the mines being there. I'll have that cursed furnace blown out.

Foreign exchanges unusually lower bills will not be generally in demand until some of the heavy Indian silk and other prompts are over. loss, the parties working would said that in June, 1853, a balance sheet was Mr. Kettle, and the firm was insolvent at that time, exclusive of the private estate of Mr. Morris, of 1854 the drawings out of Mr. Morris, sen., had been £477. 11s. 3d., exclusive of the rents and the coal money. Mr. Thomas Morris drawn out £5,940., and Mr. Bailey £1,021., making a total of £7,438. In 1852, Mr. Morris, sen., received a sum of money amounting to £3,000., which was placed to his account at the bank, and had been appropriated by him but Mr. Kettle explained that a portion of this had gone back to the firm this was confirmed by Mr. Bailey.-The CHAIRMAN said that between 1842 and 1853 the books showed that the profits had amounted to £9,834., and the drawings out by the firm in the same period £13,000. at that the firm owed the bank said that he observed that one of the blast furnaces was still in, though he was quite certain that there had been a loss upon every ton of iron made during the past month of £1. per ton, it having been sold at 70s. per ton.-Mr. BAILEY, one of the partners, explained that the furnace had been kept in for the purpose of consuming the coal, for which the demand had greatly decreased of late.-Mr. ROBINSON said that he looked upon this as the most 'gross case he ever had to deal with. He saw no alternative but bankruptcy if ever there was a case where commercial integrity was to be vindicated this was the one there ought to be a thorough investigation.-Mr. PAUL MOORE believed that in two years the estate would realise 10s. in the pound.-The CHAIRMAN Will you guarantee it ?-Mr. MOORE declined to do so, and admitted that he had made a rough estimate but he thought the estate might go on under trustees.-Mr. JAMES You'll get no guarantees I am quite sure of that.-The discussion proceeded for some time without any definite resolve being arrived at the Chairman thought that bankruptcy was the only course open, so did some other creditors six to two held up their hands in favour of this course, but there were more than thirty creditors in the room, so that no formal resolution was proposed. Some of the creditors suggested that the three partners should clear off for eighteen months at least, and that the mines should be worked under inspection.-Mr. MORRIS, jun., said that he would leave himself in the hands of the creditors.-Mr. ROBINSON said that he would consent to no proposal that did not contemplate sending Mr. Thomas Morris Other parties have had as much as I have.-Mr. JAMES Mr. Morris, I don't believe that's true.-Mr. MORRIS Mr. Bailey has been carrying on two or three trades, and has had as much as I have.-Mr. JAMES That's not true, and I won't allow you to say it Mr. Morris made me tell an untruth before I took his word that he only expended £700. a-year, and that was untrue I won't permit him to make these assertions the extravagance of Mr. Thomas Morris is well known to everybody.-After this personal altercation between attorney and client, the discussion on the main question went on.-Mr. ROBINSON said he wished it to be distinctly understood that the Wolverhampton and Staffordshire Bank, being small creditors, would defer to the larger ones.-Various propositions were made, but none assented to.-Mr. JAMES proposed working under inspection, with the certainty of 7s. 6d. in the pound.-The CHAIRMAN said that he would not consent to any arrangement to release the creditors, as the long as there was a shilling to be got the full 20s. in the pound, if it can be obtained.-Mr. JAMES Oh, that's horrible it's eternal slavery I never will recommend my clients to that I shall go for this, 10s. in the pound, guaranteed by inspection, and the mines being there. I'll have that cursed furnace blown out.