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jgTJTTON's HOME OuJWN SEEDS. gUTTON's SEEDS CARRIAGE FREE. SUTTON's SEEDS CARRIAGE FREE IF 20/- VALUE AND UPWARDS. XPVERY-ONE WHO HAS A GARDEN JLU SHOULD READ. SUTTON's AIIATE LTR's GUIDE for 1880, new and greatly enlarged edition, devoted to instruc- tions on the cultivation of Vegetables, Flowers and Potatoes, Embellished with HANDSOME COLOURED PLATES and HUNDREDS OF ENGRAVINGS. Price 1/ or Post Free 1/3. SUTTON's SEEDS POST FREE. SUTTON's SEEDS POST FREE. SUTTON's SEEDS POST FREE. (EXCEPT PEAS and BEANS.) UTTON's SPRING CATALOGUE Contains Priced descriptive List Of ALL SEEDS and POTATOES. Gratis and Post Free on application. CAUTION.- SUTTON & SONS HAVE NO AGENTS and do not supply other Seedsmen. JgUTTON & SONS, (gggSSS | BEADING USB SYMINGTON'S Patent PEA FLOUR. IZP It is easy of Digestion, Wholesome, Nutritious; requires no boiling, and rapidly makes a tureen of Rich Soup. BOWDEN STEAM MILLS, MARKET HARBOROUG-H. TEA—NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Broken Congou, 1/8: fine Strong Congou, l/lO to 3/2; fin# Assam, 2/4; fine Assam Pekoe, 2/6; hn««t do.,3/- 121bs.Carriage paid. London Joint Stock Tea Co., Ld., 84, Leadenhall St., E.O. "JVTAWER's TARAXACUM COFFEE is JjAa Light and Delicious Beverage for all suffering with In- digestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Weakness, &c. Should be drank by all, as it is superior to all, and three times the strength of other Cofiees. In tins 6d., 1/ 1/6, of Chemists *nd Grocers, and E. MAWER, HIGH WYCOMBE. ROUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, and NEURALGIA, DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE, A few doses quite effectual.—Caution.—The extra- ordinary medical reports on the efficacy of Chlorodyne render it of vital importance that the public should obtain the genuine, which is protected by a Govern- ment stamp, bearing the words Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodyne." See decision of Vice-Chancellor Sir W. Page Wood, the Times, July 18th, 1864. Numerous testimonials from eminent Physicians accompanveach bottle. From W. C. WILKINSON, Esq., F.RC.S., Spalding. I consider it invaluable in Phthisis and Spasmodic Cough: the benefit is very marked. From Dr. M'Millman, of New Galloway, Scotland. Asa Sedative, Anodyne, and Anti-Spasmodic, I consider Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodyne the most valuable medicine known. Sold in bottles. 1 lj, 2/9, & 4.6 by all Chemists. NOTICE.-THE TESTIMONY OF MEDICAL GENTLEMEN AND THE PROFESSIONAL PRESS HAS BEEN UNQUALIFIED IN PRAISE OF LAMPLOUGH's PYRETIC SALINE, as L possessing most; important elements, calculated to restore «ad maintain health, with perfect vigour of body and mind Have it in your houses and forget it not in your travels." DR. PROUT.—"Unfolding germs of immense benefit to man~ kind." DR. MORGAN.-It furnishes the blood with its lost saline constituents." DR. TURLET.— I found it act as a specific in my experience family in the worst form of scarlet fever, no other medicine (formerly physician of the London Hospital). —"It is the best preparation I have ever met with. Its usefulness in the treatment of disease has long been confirmed by medical experience. I speak from adequate knowledge of the prepare tion, having been in the habit of using it in private practice for many years, and having taken a large quantity with me when I went as physician to the Smyrna Hospital. In hot Climates it is of especial value." DR. SPARKS (Government Medical Inspector of Emigrants from the Port of London) writes" From my personal and professional use and knowledge of the value or Mr. Lamp- lough's Pyretic Saline for many years past, I have great plea- sure in bearing my cordial testimony to its efficacy in the treatment of many of the ordinary and chronic forms of Gastric Complaints and other forms of Febrile Dyspepsia.—5th August, 1857. —It is (if immense value in Prickly Heat. DR. J. DOWSING.—" I used it in the treatment of forty-two cases of Yellow Fever, and I am happy to state that I never loet a single case." DR. W. STEVENS, mhis works on Cholera and Fever, states: Since its introduction the Fatal West India Fevers are deprived of their terrors." H. LAMPLOUGH, 113, Holborn, London. Post free for Five Stamps from MR. G. T. CONGREVE, PECKHAM, LONDON. "CONSUMPTION, ITS ONLY SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT. [New Edition) with many interesting coses of Curt." ROWE^TBALSAM; of LIN SEED & HONEY (As used in Her Majesty's Household). Perfectly cures Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, ft all chest affections. It never fails to relieve Asthma & Con- sumption. Sold by Chemist.* everywhere in Battles at 1/1}, large «dze,2,9. Wholesale Agents,Barclay & Sons, Farringdon St. Lon- don&Thoir.as Crowe. Pra'.f.ffal Chemist. 31, War dour St.London O RAT S fvuiul Dead after using two 6d. Jars C* • of STEINEIl's VERMIN PASTE, Sold by all Chemists. Works: Henry St.,Lin>ehouse.London. "Tryit. it never fails." A PHYSICIAN'S GIFT— tree, 2 f:itamps. A TREATISE ON NERVOUS DEBILITY, and ttt DISEASES induced by it, with a SURE METHOD at CURE. Address Dr. J. HAMILTON. 404.Oxford St..London. APE of GOOD HOPE. NATAL, ZANZL BAB, and EAST AFRICAN ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. -The Uifiow STEAMSHIP COKPAS,S PACKETS. Sail from SOUTHAMPTON every alternate Thursday, and from PLYKTTH the next day. Apply at the Comoan v's Offices, Orienta- 7,' ice, Southampton, or 11, Leadonhall Street. London. SPECIAL NOTICE.—NEW -TEAS. RIDGWAY & CO. are now prepared to send free of Charge on application) NEW PRICE LIST and SAMPLES of SEW SEASON'S TEAS, which are very tine and very cheap. 4 and 5, King William Street. City, London, E.C. UNSURPASSEDfor SHOOTING. FISHIN G. HUNTING and general wear. pURE NATURAL UNDYED WOOLLEN CLOTHS, in great variety, the best material manufac- turedfor DURABILITY in WEAR and COLOUR. Suits from 7 'rousers from 1416. Iluprconts from 45-. Ulsters from 56/ (Also supplied by the PIECE or YARD) PATTERNS and PKT'JES OF THE UNDYED CLOTH AND KVERY OTHER KIND, WITH VOBMS OF SELF MEASUUE.HKNT FUEE. 5 per cent, for cash. HARRIS-JONES & COMPANY, 319, Oxford St., London, W. ~l on DOZEN REAL SHETLAND A V-'VT SHAWLS, 2 yards square. Pink, White, Sky, Black, Cardinal, and other colours. Sent post free, Stamps,2/3. I BAKER & CRISP, 198, Regent Street, London, W.C. KINGSBURY's WOOL BAZAAR. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE WORLD for WOOLS, Ice Wool 4jd. & Bid. per ball. Crewels, 9Jd. per doz. Scraps for screens, ice., 160 for 1/ 24 large ones for 1/- Send for descriptive book, post free. V. L. KINGSBURY, South Kensington Bazaar, London, S.W. BRASS,REED,STRING,&DRUM&FIFE BANDS, PIANOFORTES, & HARMONIUMS at Whoz., tale Prices at J. MOORE'S. Buxton Rd., Hudderslield. Prices with drawings of every Instrument post free. Music forany kind of Band. Bandmen's Caps. Patronized by Army, Navy, ic Rifle Corps, Second-hand Instruments bought or taken in Exchange. DAVID HYAM and c o. CO CQ tr on „ (late Alfred Davis & Co.) OOj OtJ DU) Houndsditch, London, E. Importers of Jewellery, Combs, Brushes, Purses, Albums, Cabinet Goods, English and Foreign Toys, Glass and China Ornaments, Pipes, Cigar Cases, Leather Bags, Perfumery, Christmas Presents, and all kinds of General Fancy Goods. mHOMAS SMITH & SONS, Saltley Mill, J- AdderleyRd., BIRMINGHAM, STAMPERS BY STEAM POWER. 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DOWLING & SON'S SAUSAGES, TONGUES, GERMANS, &c., are now sent to all parts of the UNITED KINGDOM. Price list on application. HEAD OFFICE, LEADENHALL MARKET. LONDON. CABBAGE and Lettuce Plants. Best kinds. Guaranteed Strong, well rooted for Field and Garden in any •aantities.Cheap. ApplyEd ward Leigh, Norcote Farm,Guildford 0 AN ARIES & OTHER BIRDS should be ".Ifed on the HARTZ MOUNTAIN BREAD. A Wonderful Vxl when Moulting or suffering in any way. Testimonials Sold by Cornchandlers, Bird Dealers, and Wholesale le Sc Co., Hill Street, Walworth, London. 5^, nnn DOWN TO £ 20 DRAWN EVERY MONTH in Bonuses, guaran- 1 eminent and paidir. Uash. Every Share a chance OVM "<onu8. One share Six shares £ S. Particulars teed bro Agency for Publie Funds (fleaeTkk to obtj^nf 0; ne, Lombard Street, London. E.O. befi,g' THE BEST FIVE GUINEA LEYER IN ENGLAND, « Guaranteed without exception the most Accurate Timekeeper in the World. Everypurchaser delighted. Over 5,000 testimonials. WATCHESI WATCHES! WATCHES! limited Quantity of the veir best' ENGLISH SILVER PATENT LEVER WATCHES that money can buy to be sold for £3 each, and wiU positively only be supplied (at the price) to those producing or forwarding the Coupon voucher below along with their order to ensure the same. Messrs J. Thomas and Co., Wholesale Jewellers and Watch Manufacturers. Birmingham (in the first place), beg to assure every reader of thte valuable paper that this is an HONEST, GENUINE, TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT, and, to prove the remarks we place before them with respect to these English Levers beyond the shadow of a doubt, they will be supplied strictly on the following CONDITIONS. lst.-That no Watch will be supplied but to those who produce a voucher Coupon for the same. 2nd.-That any purchaser not fully satisfied with his purchase on receiving the same will return it to us, on receipt of which we will return the full amount paid, and pay carriage both ways.. srd.-That we deliver them solely at our own risk, safe by post, registered. .„ 4th.—That with every one of these Watches we will give a written guarantee to clean and repair, free of charge, for three years. 5th.—That we also postively guarantee that they are as good in every respect, if not better, than any- thing sold in the regular retail trade at £ 5 5s., and that they cannot POSSIBLY be bought in the ordin- ary retail under that price. WITH respect to these Watches, we may be asked, how can we afford to sell them at £ 3, according to our terms and position? This question is very easily answered? Birmingham is the only town in England that makes the VERY BEST ENGLISH WATCHES, and supplies them wholesale to the retail trade all over Britain. The retail trade, perhaps, never was so bad as it is at the present time. To obtain paymeat of accounts, even at six. nine, and twelve months' credit, is often in many cases an impossibility. On account of the foregoing, we have determined to sell our present fctock, all our own manufacture, direct to the public for Cash at barely the first cost of production rather than continue to sell them to the trade on credit, with the possibility of never getting paid. THESE Watches, we need hardly say, are the FINEST FINISHED ENGLISH LEXERS that money can buy,and are all speciallyadjusted to the most accurate time-keeping, all are full capped and jewelled. Every one of these Watches is fitted with the New Patent Clik Action and maintaining power to keep the watch going while being wound. These are only attach- ed to the very best class of English Watches. Dials are White Enamel, Gold Hands, Sunk Seconds, the Cases Coin Silver, all Hall Marked, and will be supplied in Three Sizes-Small, Medium, and Full size. Any gen- tleman that has had the least experience of watches knows well that there is no other watch at any price to equal the English Lever for durability, time-keeping, and wear, as a good one can be depended on during an ordinary lifetime. The Conditions we have stipu- lated with respect to these are a sufficient guarantee to every gentleman requiring a FIRST-CLASS RELI- ABLE ENGLISH WATCH, that this is an oppor- tunity not to be missed, as these when sold out can positively never be replaced or offered again at this low price of JE3, instead of 45 5s Also a limited quantity of Ladies' or Gentlemen's Gold Levers, extra jewelled, beautifully engraved cases, white or .gold dials, at JM, each Watch in Morocco case, ordinary prices from 96 10., on the above conditions. CARNARVON, April 7th, 1880. On receipt of this COUPON, together with P.O. Order for JE3, we bind ourselves to supply the sen- der with a Gentleman's English Silver Patent Lever Watch, regular value jE5 5s, as stated above, and on the whole of the above conditions, by first return of Post; or on the receipt of L4, to one of the Ladies' or Gentlemen's Gold Levers, regular value £ 6 10s, same conditions. Signed, J. THOMAS & CO., Birmingham. PLEASE STATE THE SIZE PREFERRED. P .S.-If a Double-cased Hunting Watch is ordered the extra cost will be 10s. P.O.O. payable aVG.P.O., Birmingham. NOTICE. The above Coupon must be cut out and sent along with order, as these Watches will positively not be supplied to any under €% 5s, or 96 10s, the ordinary prices, except those entitled to them through this special concession of price with Coupon. The orders should be sent in as early as possible, as we have only a limited quantity. The orders will be taken in rota- tion as they arrive. CAUTION. These First-class English Levers must not be con- founded with the worthless rubbish advertised by imi- tators,who under the shadow of our Genuine Announce- ment, are copying our advertisements word for word, and are trying to mislead and deceive the public by offering them worthless watches procured anywhere or anyhow, an imposition on the puDlic as well as on ourselves. Read the following Mr G. Olford, St. Dennis, near St Austell. Cornwal, writes —" Gentlemen. I have great pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the Hunter Silver Lever which I received all right-; and I am very much pleased with it, and I think it a good JE3 108 worth." E. White Eastwell, Melton Mowbray, writes:- Gentlemen, I received the watch quite safe, and find it most satisfactory in every respect." &c., &c. 2, Enfield-villas, Sidmouth, Devon, June 13th, 1879. —J. Thomas & Co-.—Gentlemen, the English Silver Patent Lever forwarded by you, I received quite safe, which I am highly pleased with.-Faithfully yours, W. DANIEIS." 1, Clara-place, Topsham, ExeteT, June 16th J. Thomas and Co. Gentlemen, I beg to say I received the Gold Watch at £ 4, and it gives every satisfaction. I shall have pleasure in introducing it to my friends.— Yours truly, Miss ARNOLD." Lady Smyth Clifton Park, Bristol, writes:—"It is with pleasure that I have to announce the safe arrival of the Watch. It goes well and keeps excellent time, and gives the greatest satisfaction." Mr. R. Curnow, Garclew Lodge, Perranarworthal (Cornwall) writes :—I received the Watch all right yesterday, and as far as appearance goes it is all that can be expected, or as to what I can see of it equal to a Five Guinea one; I am quite as well pleased with it as if I had given that money.—Oct. 30th, 1S79." Mr. J. Hearn, Gossie Green, Gt. Torrington, writes: Gentlemen,- I received the watch this morning, and I am very much pleased with it, indeed, by far better than I expected for the money it is going and keeping good time.-Yours truly, J. HEARN.-December 16th, 1879." 27, Ferry-street, Torpoint.Devonport.—Dear Sirs,— I received the Watch on the 6th inst. It was not injured in carriage and still working. I am highly satisfied with it and congratulate myself in obtaining such a valuable Watch at so small a cost-I remain yours obediently T. H. TAMBLING .—December 18th, 1879." The want of space prevents us publishing, more testimonials suffice it to say that if you want a really first-class reliable Watch avail yourself of this oppor- tunity. The money returned in full if you are not more than sr tisfied. (See Conditions No. 2.) DONT MISS THI8 RARE LOTS OF JEWELLERY, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS OR PERSONAL WEAR. To give those an opportunity who have not yet seen the beautiful jewellery made in NEVADIA GOLD and SILVER, Messrs J. THOMAS and CO., Wholesale Jewellers, Birmingham, invite the confidence of the public to the following opportunity of obtaining the most valuable articles in jewellery, &c., at prices not often offered to the public „ „ We now beg to call the attention of all to the follow- ing articles whii h \e have determined to sell at LESS THAN HALF THE USUAL PRICE. No 1. Real Nevadia Gold Earrings and Brooch, an elegant new oval shape, with Princess of Wales fringe. These earrings and brooch are quite equal in appearance to 18-carat gold at Z3 3s., and cannot be told from such. The prettiest and newest style made. The set free for 4s. 6d.; cheap at 10s 6d. A magnificent present for a lady. No 2. Lady's elegant keeper ring, set with a row of five neat Paris diamonds one of the prettiest rings ever sold, in a neat jewel box 2s 6d. No 3. A beautiful gold dress ring, for a lady, beautifully inlaid with turquoise, emeralds, garnets, or pearls, equal in every respect to one costing £ 3 2s. No 4. A lady's elegant necklace, in real Nevadia gold or silver, the new ta8hionable spiral pattern.2s. No 5. A Nevadia gold or silver locket, for a lady, to hold two portraits, beautifully embossed; in fact, a marvel of elegance 2s 6d. No 6. A lady's very best long chain, equal in appear- ance to real gold or silver at E3, elegant new pattern, very handsome 8s. No 7. A real Nevadia gold or silver locket for a gentleman, beautifully engraved-in fact, a marvel of elegance 2s. No 8. A real Nevadia gold or silver scarf pin, for a gentleman, set with a real Mexican diamond or coral 9d. No 9 A real Nevadia gold or silver Albert chain, for a gentleman, the new fashionable Alma design 2s. No 10. A Nevadia gold seal for Albert, mounted with a lion (reversible) one side set with onyx, the other bloodstone, forming a handsome appendage to watch hain Vi"18i^i No 11. A compleate set of Nevadia gold studs, No 11. A compleate set of Nevadia gold studs, including three shirt studs, collar stud, one pair of patent spring-top sleeve solitaires.2s. .L4v 1- 4 KeuLieman s singie-scone Mexican diamond ring, in real Nevadia gold, most elegantly finished the stones are undetectable from real diamonds worth £20 each.2s 6d. Size of finger by cutting hole in card, We particularly request that all intending customers will write their names and addresses plainly and in full, and be particular in stating whether Nevadia gold or silver jewellery is required. Send for one or more of the above-named articles, and if you are not satisfied, cost returned. CARNARVON, April 7th, 1880. This Coupon entitles the sender, on payment of P O O. or stamps, to any of the above-named articles at prices stated. P.O.O. payable at General Post-office, Birming- ham to J. STOMAS & CO. Gentlemen.—Thanks for the little parcel of Jewel- lery which came to hand this morning. All who have seen it pronounce it a marvel of cheapness and work- manship. I will soon send you order for some more — Y^^faitWuUy, G. Roberts.-4, St. James-square, The above is one selected from the inany daily being received. ADDEESS ALL LETTERS TO MESSRS J. THOMAS AND CO., JEWELLERS, SPARKBROOK, „ BIRMINGHAM. G. 3978 28. 6dL THE 2s. 6d. POOKET HUNTER TIMEPIECE. THE Midland Watch Company have long J- been celebrated for their productions, and are now acknowledged to have no rivals in the manu- facture of Timepieces. The Company have just patented a Wonderful Discovery, which will enable them to supply tat one-tenth of the cost of an ordinary watch) a real serviceable CASED HUNTER TIMEPIECE, GUARANTEED to indicate solar time correctly cases are very strong, gold colour, and beautifully engraved in the best style. The glass dome being well protected, renders them invaluable to workmen, and, indeed to everyone, young or old the dial is plainly marked that a child may understand it. They are fitted with the new adjusting swivel-ring for attaching to watch- guard. Every one sent out will be examined and regulated, securely packed and despatched to any part of the world on receipt of 2s 8d, or 5s for two. A HANDSOME PRESENT TO EVERY PURCHASER- In order to further develop enterprise, and to ensure a sale of 50,000 weekly, the Company have resolved to GlTE AWAY with every Pocket Time- piece a new Curb or Fetter Pattern ALBERT CHAIN [or LADIES' LONG CHAINJ gold-like in appearance, with an elegant and artistic Guinea Spade appendage.—P.OiO.imade payable at G. P. 0., BIRMINGHAM. Nonefsdld1.without this Coupon. el oi § THIS COUPON 3 2 Will entitle the Sender to a New Time- # IS piece, with handsome Present, on receipt S H of 2s 8d., or two for 5s. 2 p 2 o P Address-FURNEAUX & CO., LINDEN WORKS," STONEY LANE, STRAT- FORB-ROAD, BIRMINGHAM G.3856.s.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. LLEWELYN.—Your letter is too personal. ELECTOR.—You can procure the map through any bookseller, or from Messrs Phillips and Son, Liverpool. The following books are to hand. and will be duly noticed The Ode of Life' (by the author of the Epic of Hades'); Through the Light Continent' (by Mr William Saunders); 'The year book of facts' (Waid Lock and Tyler); 'Popular Sovereignty' (by Charles Anthony); The Social and Political Dependence of Women' &c., &c.

INSIDIOUS COUNSELS. The revenge of the Liberal party for the defeat of 1874 is so complete that the advise to listen to the counsels of moderation will not be thrown away when seriously offered and by staunch friends. Prussia had her Jeva in 1806, and had to wait sixty-four years for her revenge, which, if slow in coming, was at least complete. The Libe- rals have not had so long to wait; but they are already in some danger, not so much decisiveness of their success as from the dangerous counsels of those who have joined the party after the battle is won, and when the only question is as to the division of the spoils of victory. Sitting on a rail, as the Americans call the tide-waiters who are always with the winning side, is a simple operation. It is not, however, with- out its danger to those who accept the sinister advise of such worshippers of the rising sun. Those air my sentiments, gentlemen," said the American candidate, but, if you do not like them, they can be changed." Such pliability cannot be treated with the contempt it deserves. Congratu- lations must be received with civility, and once they are accepted the opportunity offers for thrusting in insidious advice, the intention of which is merely to make mischief and saw division. The Times for instances whose conversion to Liberalism is so opportune, surpassed itself by its re- marks on Monday last. It hinted that the Queen would send for Lord Hartington, in- sinuating, of course, that this would be Lord Beaconsfield's parting advise to Her Majesty, with the recommendation, however, that Lord Hartington should not transfer his authority to form a Ministry to any one else. The intention of this was a piece of gra- tuitous mischief, the inuendo being that in no case would Her Majesty consent to Mr Glad- stone resuming office as her chief adviser. The article concluded with a dropping fire of compliments to Mr Gladstone's great abili- ties in some subordinate post, or as the Lydhurst or Lansdowne of the Cabinet without office. But the inference which the writer wished us to draw from the whole article was, that Mr Gladstone had made himself so unacceptable to the Court circle, the Clubs, the City, and those classes, in a word, whose opinion the Times affects to reflect, that it would be highly inexpedient to appoint him to the post, which the voice of the country has marked out for him. This is the danger which we must be on our guard against. The Liberal party is swamped with officious advisers, who have no other way of showing their vexation at the turn which events have taken than by paying insidious compliments to Mr Glad- stone, every syllable of which is a covert stab. The insinuation is that he has every talent but one, which is the art of using his talent with moderation. In fact, it is the Radical streak which they detect in this reclaimed Tory which is his unpardonable e sin. Had he been a born Liberal and moved with the times; moved, that is, on the same plane as Mr Goschen, Mr Lowe, and Mr Forster, all would be forgiven. But the touch of Democratic Socialism, the single whiff as of garlic waived over the social salad, is too much for them. Onion atoms may lurk within the bowl and, scarce suspected, animate the whole;" but garlic is a lower stratum still, and that these society journals cannot do away with. We fear that as the onion atoms were admitted at last by Lord Palmerston, so the garlic of a Dilke and a Chamberlain will have to be put up with, and if this is the lesson of the elections, the sooner it is learned by certain so-called Liberal journals the better.

THE ROYAL SUMMONS- The first step in the formation of the Liberal Cabinet has been taken. Lord Hartington has been summoned by the Queen to Windsor. This will set at rest the doubts as to whom her Majesty would first of all consult. It was the general opinion that Lord Granville would have been sent for. Lord Hartington arrived at Windsor soon after two o'clock to-day (Thursday). It is we believe customary on an occasion of this kind, for a Royal equipage to be in waiting at the station for the distinguished visitor. We know that such was the case on the recent occasion of Lord Beaconsfield's visit to Windsor; and later the entire Cabinet were conveyed in state carriages sent from the Castle. A week since Prince Leopold called upon Lord Beaconsfield at his official resi- dence in Downing-street, and that visit is now explained to mean that the Prince had been requested by his Royal mother to con- vey to the Premier the pleasure it would afford her to see him at Windsor on her return from her ancestors' fatherland- Germany. When all the fuss and attention paid to the outgoing Government is com- pared with the reception accorded to the Marquis of Hartington on his visit to the Queen to-day, the rumour that Royalty has a decided predilection for Toryism in general, and Beaconsfieldism in particular, is in- vested with much significance. Those who did not interpret the absence of Mr Glad- stone from the wedding of the Duke of Connaught as an indication of royal dis- favour, may be inclined to entertain a more emphatic opinion of regarding the slight- for it is undoubtedly an unwarrantable slight-to which Lord Hartington has been subjected by her Majesty. Lord Harting- ton went to Windsor in obedience to a summons from the Queen, just as Lord Beaconsfield had done. Lord Beaconsfield was conveyed to the castle in a state carriage Lord Hartington found himself outside Windser station without even an ordinary four-wheeler having been sent by Her Majesty to convey him to her august pre- sence. No doubt the Marquis of Harting- ton would be the last man to complain of a trivial act of inhospitality of this kind, but its significance from a public point of view is manifested in the fact that the circum- stance has already been telegraphed to all parts of the empire. The Royal Family, in the past, has been credited with a desire to avoid even a sem- blance of political bias and we believe until recently succeeded in maintaining a thoroughly non-political attitude, at least to all outward appearance. It would have been better for all concerned had this pru- dent conduct been persisted in; and we viewed with hearty regret a slight indica- tion to deviate from such wholesome cus- tom. Her Majesty must be aware that the Marquis of Hartington is at this moment the representative of a political party of en- ormous preponderance in the country and any want of courtesy evinced towards his Lordship, on an occasion of supreme im- portance, will certainly be accepted as a gratuitous slight-from a quarter where it should have been the least expected-by the great Liberal party of this kingdom. It is a sinister sign of monarchial degeneracy when royalty descends from its illustrious pedestal to smile upon one political party and frown on the other. There is no doubt that the Liberal victory will be taken much to heart at the Court and it is well that it should be so—well for the Court especially. There is no reigning family in Europe so secure as ours if they will only be content with great dignity, large emoluments, and a very substantial share of real power. The Constitutional Monarchy is the form of government which recommends itself to the vast majority of the English people, and all they ask of it in return for the most devoted loyalty is that it shall continue to be constitutional. But under Lord Beaconsfield's regime,it has been tending in quite another direction, and even his mechanical majority must have had secret misgivings as to the ultimate effect of the obvious attempts to substitute personal for constitutional rule. No English monarch for the last 200 years has ever had a more dangerous adviser than Lord Beaconsfield, and it is astonishing that the Queen, with her high sagacity, should not have realised this-though we are not too certain that she did not. Now, however, that the nation has spoken in unmistakeable terms, the Court must bring itself to recognise that England will never consent to be ruled by the dead hand of Baron Stockmar, and the lesson will be a valuable one when it is learned.

♦— c. final acts of Lord Beacons- field s regime has been the appointment of bishop to the newly-established see of Liver- pool, which honour he has conferred upon Dean Ryle. But it is questionable whether f the appointment is likely to prove very satis- factory. The rev. gentleman is said to possess narrow views and is likely to pan- i der more to the Orange ianaticsm, wlch ii, tne curse of Liverpool, than to attempt tof reconcile the bitter enmity which rages there! between Protestants and Catholics. The{ bishop-designate is also considered to be toO old tor the arduous duties which will devolve! upon the formation of a new see. Lord I •Beaconsfieid makes his appointments not-' able; for it is a most exceptional case to, nominate a man to a deanery in Februar11 bench elevate to tile episcopal] ♦ r

The election of proctors for the diocese*! ot bt. Asaph and Bangor came off last week, -in the former place considerable interest' being manifested in the event, whilst in Bangor the selection can not be said to havo engrafted such attraction. The clergy of, St. Asaph were divided, and several candi- dates representing the moderate and theritua' listic sections were put forward. The result of the poll was that the Rev Canon Richard- son and the Rev Canon Williams wer* elected, the Rev Canon Howell Evans tb«l Rev D. R. Thom»s, and the Rev StepheflL Gladstone, being the unsuccessful candiates, In the diocese of Bangor, the Rev P. Co]!" I stable Ellis and the Rev D. W. Thoms" were appointed.

It is understood at Portsmouth that the Prince of Wales contemplates paying a visit to Australia m the course of the autumn, and that the troopship Serapis in which he went to Indi* will be employed for the service t ?^n.'™ati?n Afghanistan states that Weattackei oud capture* Ghuznee, and that Mu3ft Jan has been tJrp™ to Wardak by Mahomed Jan's biother. It wL eV i ?^Tuesday Stewart Would reach Ghuzne* A table has just been issued of the num- +ifr ° births, and deaths in England & MaSes isn V^rfV1)6 Rowing totals 449,289; ditto- fema es) 7 « deffhfsJmales). ^2,478; ditt* ^emaies;, ^55,716. At this rate, the nonnUHotf must be increasing considerably. Upon the enquiry into the Tay Bridg* disaster being resumed on Tuesday, furthered- dence was called relating to the cmalifcv nf materials used in the building of the structure T ftw fl k,6 P«ncipal witnesses being Mr Hentf aw, a member of the Institute of Civil Engineer** V? >?hCte? hIthe Wreck Commi,fioner9' Court to visit the bridge after the accident, a»<* Sn S°L results of a thorough examin** } tion which he had made. 1

NOTES OF THE WEEK. A writer in the Standard of the 17th endeavours to minimise the significance of the Liberal re-action by pointing out that half the Liberal majority in the New Parliament is the result of what may be termed Accidefit ;that 58 out of the 414 Liberal members won their seats with majorities of less than a hundred votes. The writer referred to has apparently lost sight of the fact that there is a greater pro- i portion among the 213 Conservatives re- ] turned of members who owe thoir seats to ] similar narrow majorities, as will be seen from the following list of Conservative maiorities;— Newark 3 Haddingtonshire 44 Poole. 6 Wigtonshire 46 Bridport 9 North Wilts 50 Dumbartonshire. 9 Westbury 54 Nottinghamshire 10 North Ayrshire 56 Bandon 15 Harwick 58 Lichfield 16 Devizes 58 East Cumberland 18 Woodstock 60 Downpatrick 20 Eye 62 Emris Kellen 20 Thirsk 63 Ipswich 221 Wigan 66 Chippenham 23 South Salop. 76 Inverness. 29 Londonderry 88 Coleraine 29 Northallerton 90 Newry 30,Warwick 92 Wigan 33 Dover 94 Winchester 35 Launceston 95 Carrigferqus 37| Portarlington 98 Sheffield 4Ú1 Rochester 99 Plymouth 401 — Helston 40) Total 1855 Dorchester 421 So that the total combined majorities of forty-one Conservative members are con- siderably under two thousand. Viewed generally, the majorities of the Liberals were considerably greater than those of the Conservatives. The largest majorities ob- tained by the latter were in London and Middlesex; but the Liberals showed greater even majorities in several districts, of which may be named Manchester, Salford, West Riding, Marylebone, Hackney, Finsbury, Bradford, and Leeds. Excepting the Con- servative majorities in Middlesex and London, the whole of the others would be almost covered by the single majority ob- tained by Mr Gladstone in Leeds, 11291 1 above the highest Conservative vote. Another noteworthy fact is that the total number of votes recorded for the 410 Liberals will make an average for each of 5149 votes; whilst the total votes given to the 235 Conservatives will only average 3139 for each.

From a table which we publish in another column it will be seen that the total number of votes recorded for Liberal candidates at the recent elections in Wales was 51,247; and for Conservatives 32,149, or an aggre- gate majority for Liberals of 19,098. The total number of votes recorded in 19 contes- ted elections were 83,396. The total num- ber of voters for the 30 constituencies are 133,741-67,441 in boroughs and 66,272 in the counties. As stated in our last the re- presentation of Wales consists of 28 Liberals and two Conservatives. 0

The amateur cabinet makers had with grave wisdom fixed the choice between Lords Granville and Hartington, and during the last few days probability seemed to point more to the latter. But it does not follow that Lord Hartington will be Prime Minister; his lordship may himself recom- mend the Queen to call Mr Gladstone, and knowing the popular cry is for the vene- rable statesman, it is most probable such will be the course adopted. But it would have been more desirable had Her Majesty recognised the true position of affairs and acted in accordance with the popular will by calling Mr Gladstone. He has been the creator of the situation, and he alone is the statesman whom the country demands shall lead. It would have been more graceful to have done in the first instance what even- tually will have to be done to satisfy the anticipations of the British public.

Notice was given at the Llanberis Quarry on Monday that owing to the continued depression in trade there would be an average reduction of nearly five per cent. in the wages. The men will, however, be required to work full time. Of course, no one credited the silly rumours spread about last week that there would be a reduction of 25 per cent., in consequence of the result of the election. 4

In our issue of last week we published a short letter from a correspondent drawing attention to the proposed visit of the Prince of Wales to Holyhead, on June I st, and suggesting that the occasion would be an appropriate one to invite His Royal Highness to the National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon in August next. The suggestion has since been copied into some of the leading provincial journals, and the London Bai.il/Jfeivs of Wednesday reverted to the facts. It is evident from the publicity given to the sentiments originally expres- sed in our columns that the idea of inducing the Prince of Wales to pay a visit to the annual festival of the people of his Principality find favor in quarters where influences other than blood and nationality are paramount. We earnestly hope the Eisteddfod Committee will pursue the matter to a successful close. The Prince of Wales is a genial and kind man and were it represented to His Royal Highness that the Welsh people are anxious to pay him homage at their national festival, we do not believe he would turn a deafear to their wishes. —

It has been said in the daily papers that at the Liberal head-quarters in Carnarvon- shire instructions had been given to prepare for a contest in view of the anticipated ap- pointment of Mr Watkin Williams as one of the law officers under the crown. It is also said that in case of his appointment it is not thought likely that the Conservatives, seeing how large was the Liberal majority at the late election, will offer any opposi- ^n- however probable it is that Mr Watkin Williams may be offered an im- portant office, this announcement is pre- mature, and we have reason to believe there is as yet no foundation for this rumour so far as Mr Watkin Williams is concerned. ♦-

We have at last got so clear of the jungle in which we have been wandering for the last six years that the party may fairly shout until the welkin rings again. A month ago it seemed that those great re- forms to which the Liberals are pledged were as far off as ever. The idea that the Ministerial majority would be reversed was entertained by few, but the notion that the Government would sustain so crushing a defeat cannot have entered into the mind of anyone who was certain of his own sanity. And now, in a few brief weeks, the whole prospect has changed. Lord Beacons- field has appealed to the country, of whose support he has constantly boasted, and the country has given him the most decisive notice to quit that ever Minister received. He chose his own time; he prepared the ground, not skilfully in- deed, but according to his own liking- he induced the Queen to make an electioneer- ing speech in his behalf; and although such preposterous blunders as that of the London Water Bill told against him, there was only too much reason to doubt whpthor the spirited foreign policy" woSd nSfc carry the day. Now, with the result of the elections before us it is impossible to re- press a feeling of shame and bitter indig- nation at the thought of all the crimes and follies which have been perpetrated in the j name of the country, and which the country now repudiates in the most energetic manner. In the name of England Lord Bsaconsfield, has sent thousands of British soldiers, and tens of thousands of Zulus and Af- ghans, to their long account; in the name of England he has done I what he could to prevent the emancipation of the subject provinces of Turkey in the name of England he has used threats and made displays of force in order to uphold, the gang of thieves, murderers, and swindlers which is called the Turkish Government; and in the name of England he has gone about hectoring and bullying striking theatrical attitudes, and uttering I theatrical menaces. If this reckless gambler had any sense of honour we might expect him to be disturbed at the discovery that he never had the support of the nation if# indeed, it is to him a discovery; but the, only pang which that seared conscience is likely to feel is the pang of rage and difl- appointment at losing the game at last.