The Aberystwith Observer

A NEW CURE FOR GOUT. The hostile fate threatening modern doctors with the loss of special privileges hitherto unchallenged seems disposed to deprive their humblest coadjutors of a time- honoured monopoly. The supremacy of the leech as a curative agent has been seriously endangered by the results of an experiment lately tried in the neigh- bourhood of Prague. From thence the case is reported of a woman who suffered so severely from gout in the arm that she could obtain no rest or sleep, and the limb in which the disease had settled was rendered entirely useless. Her husband having heard of a countryman who had been completely cured of rheumatism after being accidentally stung by a bee, persuaded the poor woman to try this disagreeable remedy, which, as he pointed out, could hardly prove so painful as the disease. She consented, and allowed three bees to be placed on her arm and to sting it in several places. Surprising results ensued; the patient soon afterwards fell into a long and deep sleep, the first real sleep she chad enjoyed for six months; after which the acute pain disappeared, and when the swelling produced by the stings subsided the arm recoveredthe power of motion, and the gout has not yet reappeared, Should further experiments establish the efficiency of this mode of treating one of the most troublesome of human ailments, there will be plenty of work in store for the already "busy bee.Observer.

WOMEN'S INFLUENCE on SOCIAL LIFE Men, as a rule, are easily attracted by a beautiful face, but still it is an internal beauty of character by which a woman can exert the greatest amount of in- fluence. A true-minded man, though at first enamoured by the glare of personal beauty, will soon feel the hollowness of its charms when hp discovers the lack of beauty in the mind. Inestimably great is the in- fluence a sweet-minded woman may wield over thoBe around her. It is to her that hedriends would come in seasons of sorrow and sickness tor help and sup- port-eone soothing touch of her kindly hand would work wonders on the feverish child, a few words let fall from her lips in. the ear of a sorrowing sister would do much to raise the load of grief, which was bowing its victim down to the dust in anguish. The husband comes home, worn out with the pressure of business," and feeling irritable with the werld in general; but when he enters the cosy sitting-room, and sees the blaze of the bright fire, his slippers placed by loving hands in readiness, and meets his wife's smiling face, he succumbs in a moment to the soothing influences which act as the balm of Gilead on his Wounded spirits, that are wewried with combating with the stern realities of life. The rough schoolboy lies in a rage from the taunts of bis companions to Snd solace in his mother's smile; the little one, full of prief with its own large trouble, finds a haven of rest on its mother's breast, and so one might go on with instance after instance of the influence a sweet-minded woman has in the social life with which she is con- nebted.-&. James's Magazine.

THE RECENT CYCLONE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. The Messagerde Tahiti gives details of the destruc- tive cylone which swept over the Society and Tuamotu Islands on the 8th February. The storm is described as of a severity altogether unprecedented, and as caus- ing most destructive damage to property, as well as ] the loss of a great number of lives, estimated at 120. The French man-of-war Segond was despatched from Tahiti upon the conclusion of the storm to ascer- tain the amount of damage, and carried a large quantity of provisions for the use of the inhabitants of the various islands who might, be found in j circumstances of extremity. She returned some days afterwards with a report of the extent of the destruc- tion, from which it appears that the island of Anad was partially engulphed by the sea, the house of the Resident being submerged, and a large number of houses swept away. The quays, wharves, ware- nouses, and a number of vessels suffered severely, aid the cocoa trees, which form the chief of this as well as of the other islands of the group, were nearly ] all destroyed. The island of Raroia was also par- tially submerged; two vessels, which were at anchor, j have been carried a mile inland and left high and dry; a cemetery on the island was devastated by the waves to such an extent as to expose the corpses, some of which were afterwards partially devoured by dogs and pigs. The island of Kaukura suffered the most extensive damage, having felt the full fury of the storm during the whole of its continuance. Forthree, days the winds were blowing with hurricane force, ( accompanied by torrents of rain. On the night of the ( 6th the wind changed suddenly from the east to the west, driving before it into the lagoon an enormous 1 wave, and carrying with it 17 vessels lying at anchor. ( 117 lives were lost by this disaster alone. The cyclone I has had the most disastrous effect on the commerce of the islands, owing to the great amount of damage 1 done to the cocoa trees and other products.

A WALK ROUND THE PARIS EXHIBITION. The changes that take place here from day to day are so vast a nature that it must be agreed if the French cannot organize they can work, for it seems every morning as if a year's work had been got through during the night; and this, of course, is all to -the advantage of that hypothetical "^completion that will probably never be effected. Now, upon this sub- ject of the ultimate completion, I want to say a word to the English first, and the French afterwards. To the English I have to say that the exhibition is so vast, so various, and so rich, that those who explore it in a proper frame of mind will experience a succession of delightful surprises, and may give their attention advantageously to any special subjects they may desire to study in detail. Let no one deter the intended visit Jbecause of reports that the exhibition-is still incom- plete. The wise man will find and to spare of splendid entertainments.; he will find sections and courts and galleries so complete and glorious, that he jvill be unable to propose any improvement; of them, .and if in some odd corners and alleys he should find himself mixed up with packing-cases, or encounter a :team of horses and a gang of carters making noke ■ Enough to disturb all Europe, he will quietly turn to the left or the right; andfforget these trifles in the enjoy- inent of a feast ot pictures, sculpture, pottery, or what- ever else may offer to console him and drive -dull care ?1 away. Now, I am bound to say to the French that ,jbhey are all too loud and vehement in declaring the Exhibition to be unfinished. rrheir vehemence of self- accusation in respect of this matter, is equally Injurious and discreditable. From every housetop in -Jaris there seems to proceed a loud reproach against <;fhe man who is on his way to the Trocaddro. Bah!, 'it is not finished why do you go there ?"" _There was' jjkome excuse for this at first, but the continuation of i»t is not only impolitic but offensive, and from this lliine every Frenchman who abuses the Exhibition Should be made to feel that he,is making a fo:ol of him- Self.—Pictorial World.

s ———— HANCELL9R,Si'OF, THE EXCHEOUER. t Since ,the reformed Parltament was again reformed i Budgets have been passed, or as good as passed; y the House of Commons—five by the House elected !3ANCELL0RS QF THE! EXCHEQUER. g & 1868 and five by the House elected in 1874. The 3t five were Mr. Lowe's and the second five has en Sir Stafford Northcote's. Hence the whole" ries supplies an equal number of consecutive examples, en the one hand of- Liberal, aDd on the her hand of Conservative finance. Something of the me kind occurred when Sir Robert Pell turned out ird Melbourne in 1841, and again when Lord John issell turned out Sir liobert Peel in 18-16. it although Mr. Goulburn was Chancellor of the scheauer throughout, the four or five years of Sir obert Peel's Administration,; both Mr; Spring- Bice and Mr. Baring had been Chancellor of the 3x.ch^querior longer or shorter periods during the «ix Or seven years of Lord Melbourne's Administration. With the exception, therefore, that the relative posi- tion of political parties is. reversed, the case of Sir ^Stafford Northeote and Mr. LowerrrMr. -Gladstone'?, abortive interposition, &t the end of 1873 being left out of sight—more nearly resembles the case of Sir 'Charles Wood and Mr. Goulburn for the former :fgras. Chancellor of the Exchequer trom 1846 to 11852, as the latter had been Chancellor of llhe Exchequer from 1841 to 1846, After .the change of Ministry in 1852, these followed 6rt and fitful tenures of the office by Mr. Disraeli under Lord Derby, Mr. Gladstone and Sir ••George Lewis under Lord/ Aberdeen and Lord Pal- ^inerston, and Mr. Disraeli again under Lord Derby, :$iatU Mr. Gladstone once, more guoc&eded to it in 1859 \and continued to hold it, under Lewd Palmerston and Lord Kussell, from 1859 to 1866. Then came Mr. Disraeli and Mr. Ward Hunt in the Derby-Disraeli Administration from 1866 to 1$68. But between Mr. Goulbomn and Sir Stafford Northcote. no Conserva tive statesman was Chancellor of the Exchequer for two years at a stretch. Mr. Ward H«ht was in office for less than one yeay, and IJord Beaconsfield's three terms of office did not amount in the aggre- gate tQ three years. On, the contrary, Mr. Glad- stone was able to remind his constituents in 1874 that the preparation of the Greenwich manifesto marked the tenth occasion on which he was called aa the Minister immediately responsible to consider the financial arrangements of the coming year;" and Lord Halifax and Mr. Lowe have each of them discharged that duty on the part of Liberal Go. vernments for at least half as many times. Properly to match, their official longevity as Chancellors of the Exchequer on the opposite side, we must pass over Sir Stafford N orthcoteand Mr. Goulburn, and take refuge in "the dark days" of Mr. Vansittart and Mr. Robinson, or the still darker days of Mr. Perceval and Mr. Pitt.—-Pall Mall Gazette.

ADOPTING NEW WORDS. The seventh edition of the French Academy's dic- tionary—the temporary standard of ever-changing X words-has made its appearance (says the Evening Standai-d)., It is customary to laugh at it, because no sooner is it completed than a new edition has to be set about, with such persistency and rapidity do fresh candidates seek for admission to the vocabulary. But it would be well for the English tongue if such an authority were at hand for consultation in case at doubt. With us, usage rules pronunciation, but usage even among the erudite and polite is hard to determine, It is as mutable as the moon or the fashion of ladies' bonnets. Before a word is xdopted Into the lingual family of our neighbours t must have the sanction of the learned Areopagus dtting at Paris. Here any crotchet-monger, if he lave standing, can set the mode; we chop and curtail, sometimes we slur over a syllable and sometimes we engthen it out with an emphatic drawl with the nost easy indifference. To what tribunal is appeal to )e made in difficulty? Assuredly, not to the Houses )f Parliament; indubitably, not to the stage unequi- vocally, not to the law-courts. The safest plan is to steer a mid-course between the rash innovators and the pedantic purists, to eschew vulgarity and American- sms so-called, to avoid the Scylla of the obsolete, and ;tand clear of the Charybdis of the new-fangled. It ;akes moral courage to do this. It was once the habit to :all cucumber "cowcumber," and an elegant person vould have blushed to have said cucumber, just as people are ashamed now-a-days to say "Derby" and Berkley." A number of foreign words, it will be per- leived, have been naturalised in the new dictionary. Imong those which are to be accepted, in future, as French, is "steamer." There is a word for steam in ;he language, vapeur, and" er" is represented by eur, nut vapeur-eur would be long and unmusical. En ,apeur" was next suggested. That would not do. We do not travel in steam, but with- steam." Avec lapeur" alone remained. The Academy thought it vould be best to borrow a word, which could express i very thing, and therefore the English steamer was adopted, and is now firmly installed as classic French. Che Academicians do well to build up their verbal abric on the lines of common sense.

[From Punch.] t. PLAYING THE PREROGATIVE. A FANCY OF THE FUTURE. (Dedicated Respectfully to a Distinguished Quarterly Reviewer.) 'f; The Policeman passed, and did not notice them. Then the two cloaked figures crept cautiously into ;he shadows and as the iron tongue of Big Ben tolled mt the still morning hour of one, as if a common con- sent, they removed their masks. "Well, my Lord Marquis," said the Earl of B-c-ns-f-ld, for the elder of the two strangers was no other than the celebrated Statesman whose genius had created this stirring e^och; "well, and how does it aE work ?" There was an undertone af assured triumph in his voice, and, as he spoke, he ,arelessly. flung back the rich folds of his Venetian cloak, at the same time disclosing the revolver, dark- lantern, and kitchen poker, with which he was modestly but efficiently equipped. The sight of the weapons seemed to recall the wandering attention of his colleague, who had been jazing vacantly in the direction of Parliament-street. How does it work ?" he replied, absently echoing the interrogatory of his Chief, "how does it work ? Ah )f course. Well, it works weu-vei-y well!" And bhen the poor worn-out voice grew husky, and human nature struggling with the strain that was this once to prove too much for her, gave way. The proudest Peer in the House, the gallant, light- hearted Marquis of S-1-s-b-r-y, stood here in the dark, at the foot of Westminster Bridge, and wept like a Little child. The Author of Tancred was not the man to deal roughly with an outburst of emotion, however ill- timed. Though the impatient beating of his foot upon the pavement showed that he was annoyed at the in- terruption, he let it take its course. "He is a little over-taxed," he said, thoughtfully. "This Government of two, of which he alone dis- charges the duties of the entire Executive, is be- ginning to tell upon him and he was about to ad- ire«ss a few kindly words of encouragement to the now ;almer Marquis, when the latter spoke. "This is my day's work," he said, brightening visibly, as he pulled a pencilled list from his waist- coat-pocket. "Shall I read it to you?" His com- panion gave a slight nod. He went on. The rest of the Cabinet have been seized and placed in honorary confinement in Rosherville Gl-arden?." A slew glimmer of satisfaction half kindled the eyes of the listening Earl. "Good!" he cried; "very good When we have to govern a great country without, a Parliament we can't mines matters, eh ? Go n, my Lord, go on Rosherville Gardens! Very good Go on The night wind wailed through the grand old con- stitutional battlements above, and then the voice of the. Marquis seemed to gink to a deeper note as he continued, We have to govern without a Parliament, and- without supplies!" There was a alight irony in his voice now, but he resumed-" That obstacle, how- ever, has been overcome. To-day all the Chelsea china in Belgravia has been seized by Special Com- missioners, and to-morrow Government hirelings will empty the tills at all the Metropolitan Stations while, on Saturday, the contents of the treasury 01 every theatre in London will be simultaneously seized at, one o'clock precisely, and brought straight to the Horse Guards "There will be money for the troops—piles of money for the troops," replied the Earl with an enthusiastic laugh. "Ha ha! Who says that the sinews of wjir are not within the prerogative of the Crown And he twined his arm familiarly in that of his colleague, and made a movement as if he would depart. -1 "Come!" he said jovially—"day is breaking. We will breakfast at the Grosvenor." In another minute the two figures, now masked and silent, were stealingstealthily towards Charing Cross; —stealthily, for these were troublous times, and martial law was the stern but necessary order of'the day. Stop !—we're; spotted whispered the younger Statesman, as the two halted, suddenly, opposite the Horse Guards. The sentry has seen us I I Yah yah is dat you, Joe ? came" the challenge across the vacant cab-stand; while the West Indian Sepoy, who was doing duty for the two Blues who were at that moment encamped with their Regiment at the top of the Himalayas, covered them with his *-4 Don't be alarmed. t have the password from the Duke," said the Earl, jauntily, under his breath. "Listen!" And then, with a sweet strong voice, and perfect Ethiopian accent, he cried, Ole Joe,, kickin'up ahind and afore." In an instant the rife dropped, and on the fresh morning air was borne the countersign, 'Pass, Ole Joe. All Well! Yah! yah v Exchanging a smile of satisfaction, the two Statesmen proceeded on their way towards Charing Cross. The Caffres have quite astonished Windsor, I hear," said the Marquis, gaining courage, as they neared the statue of Charles the First. Certainly the^ Hnportation of the Empire' was a fine card to Pl^It was," rejoined his chief, gazing proudly up at Nelson's cocked hat; but it was nothing to playing the Prerogative." '\5 «

:—-—: ——■—* 2, LITTLE DAEKGATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH H U G H R. PUG H E I Begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Aberystwyth and its vicinity, that he has opened the above old established premises (lately in the occupation of Mr. J. P. Jones, deceased) with a Choice Selection of Drapery Goods, the latest Novelties in Moonshine, Rainbow, and Silk Trimmings, Fringes, Ribbons-and every article in the Drapery trade. Respectfully soliciting your kind support and patronage. BEST PARIS KID GLOVES, D.B., 2/3. EVERY PAIR WARRANTED. ""1 ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. 1. April 20th, 1878. RELIANCE HOUSE, GREAT DARKGATE-STREET (OPPOSITE THE MEAT MARKET)* AND 7, PIER STREET, WILLIAM PR OBIN; WORKING LAPIDARY, JEWELLER, AND SILVERSMITH, BEGS to inform the Gentry, Inhabitants, and Visitors of Aberystwyth that he has now on hand aweH- .-D selected Stock of Diamond Rings, Wedding Rings, Signet Rings, and Gem Rings. Bright and coloured Gold Jewellery, in all its branches, made upon the premises. Every article warranted. Also a large Stock of Whitby Jet and Bog Oak Ornaments. Old Gold and Silver Purchased. Wholesale aad Retail Dealer in New and Second-hand Plate.. CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S A r% MALT VINEGAR, F PURE PICKLES, SAUCES, POTTED MEATS AND FISH, PREPARED SOUPS, CALVES' FEET JELLY, JAMS AND ORANGE MARMALADE, ALWAYS BEAR THEIR NAMES AND ADDRESS ON THE LABELS, And may be obtained of Grocers and Italian 'Warehousemen throughout the 'WorH. CROSSE & BLACKWELL, PURVEYORS TO THE QUEEN. SO EDO SQUARE, LONDFF^ S. ALLSOPP AND S'ONS, -0 BURTON-ON-TRENT. OFFICE, Alfred House, Upper Portland Street, Aberystwyth. STORES, Railway Station. GEORGE CARESWELL, AGENT. ESTABLISHED"1826. THOMAS WHITE, 1 (Son and successor to the late Elizabeth White;) MANUFACTURING LAPIDARY. AND JEWELLER, EGYPTIAN HOUSE, TERRACE ROAD AND YORK HOUSE, MARINE TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH. A splendid collection of Jewellery of the newest designs, comprising Necklets, Brooches, Ear Rings, &< always in Stock. GEMS AND OTHER RINGS. OLD CHINA IN GREAT VARIETY. igjfgr ANYTHING NOT IN STOCK MADE TO ORDER. DEALER IN SILVER AND ELECTRO PLATE. N.B.—No connection with any other firin in the town the same name. J. E. JONES, — 75 mi FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, FA S4, HOETH PAEADE, ABERYSTWYTH. ~A If AKER of the Celebrated TOURIST and PORPOISE HIDE JjLL- SHOOTING BOOT. Every description of goods made 'JHBH to order on the premises, of the best ma terial and guaranteed ^ffSS/KKSKm workmanship. A varied stock of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Boots and Shoes for snmmer wear on hand. Repairs of every description execnted on the shortest notiee. In consequence of spunotis imitations of LEA AND PERRINS' SAUCE, jm| which are calculated to deceive the Public, Lea and Perrins III have adopted A NEW LABEL> bearing their Signature> EH •. thus, "1' which is placed on every bottle of WORCESTERSHIRE SA UCE, and without which none is genuine. flMP 8" Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester Crosse and Blackweil, London; "HeHigfljpu" and Export Oilmen generally. Retail, by dealers in sauces throughout the World. 'T 0, '01 '0 T. & W. B U B B, PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS, GAS FITTERS, HOUSE DECORATORS, PAPER HANGERS, GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, L T E R R ACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. AGENT FOR BRONER'S BURNERS, WRIGHT'S' GAS STOVES, and ATKIN'S GOVERNMENT f" FILTERS. t- Cheap Paperhangings from 3d. each. Baths, Perambulators, Fancy Baskets, &o. FtTRKlTTJEE DEPARTMENT.* ■_ TABLES, CHAIRS/SOFAS, COUCHES, PIER AND TOILET GLASSES. "ABSOLUTE PURE." SEE ANALYSESSent Post 7ree cto Application." f | j | CRYSTAL SPRINGS. r* I I I cr t- QP Sqaa^Potass^ 1 gam Ban CM a Leifiaifedg, ^1§0 Water a l-V- i I | |k B without Alkali. For npr, n i lT U I |\| gOTJT, LitM^ Water, and ■ P. P XitKia an3; fotass Water. WATERS- CORKS BRANDED fB. BLIilS & BON, RUTHIK,' and every label bears their Trade Mark. Sold everywhere, «ijd wholesale of B. EDLIS & SON, RUTBLYN, NORTH WALBS. M. H. DAVIS, BRIDGE STREET AND QUEEN STREET, ABERYSTWYTH Respectfully solicits attention to his tf. AG RICULTUH AL IMPLEMENTS, '— Consisting of — j t | Chaff Cutters, Slicers and, Pulpers, Howard's Ploughs, Harrowsi and Hpra P^es Scotch Ploughs, Churns3 Carts, Winnowing Machines, Corn Crushing Mitts,,laalyaiiis^d W^re, Netting, Fencing- Wire, American Horse iiakes Smyths Corn DnUs,^ Hornshy's Mowers and Reapers, which have beaten all the principal makers m the world ia open. competition.. • J OH N MORGAN, STEAM PRINTER, "OBSERVER" OFFICE, 1, .NORTH' PARADE, ? ABERYSTWYTH, -t. ■■ ANi> X • Bridge Street, Aberaeron.

THE REVIEW AT SAN STEFANO. The Standard publishes an interesting letter from their Special Correspondent upon the recent review fey the Grand Duke Nicholas, of the Russian Army at San Stefano, from whioh we extract the following. Writing from San Stefano, under date April 29, the Correspondent says :— The anniversary of the Czar's birthday is com- memorated every year by a great review of troops in the vast Admiralty Square at St. Petersburg, where the equestrian statue of Peter the Great, imposingly mounted on a huge granite rock-mass, with out- stretched hand points proudly to the populous capital his genius and energy founded in the midst of desert marshes. If what is related of the will of Russia's greatest Emperor be true, his brazen image must have not only excused, but bailed with satisfaction the un- wonted solitude and seeming neglect of this year's com- memoration. For the legions of stout soldiers which to gather round that hallowed site were aligned to-day in full view of that more glorious capital which he was unable to grasp himself, but which his con- quering visions pictured forth as the predestined heritage of his successors. Such were the thoughts which thronged upon my mind as I stood upon the gently swelling heights above San Stefano, where the dark, serried masses of the Russian infantry stood drawn up facing the minaret-fringed expanse of gleam- ing houses of Stamboul. And I wondered what might be the sentiments of these rugged soldiers, who after their toilsome, war-won way across the frozen Balkans, at last found themselves face to face with the realisa- tion of their long-cherished hopes ? The morning had been overcast, and it was generally feared that another downpour of rain, such as had taken place on the previous days, would have marred the intended display. Nor were there other reasons Wanting to support the belief prevalent in Constanti- nople that the proceedings of the day would lack attractiveness. Even in the highest Russian military: circles the utmost uncertainty had existed up to the last moment, for the alarming reports of the Pomak insurrection, coupled with the critical political situation, had caused a general feeling of uneasiness. The oppor. tunity, however, of making a,significant demon- stration was too good to be lost on any account. Aa about noon I galloped ahead of the leading stragglers of the small crowd of sightseers who were Peraereringly dragging their heels through theffoot- deep, clammy loam towards the scene of the review. 'The sight which gradually unfolded itself before me was impressive to the last degree. First, a vast, dark quadrangle appeared motionless on the upland, com- 'Wanding the scanty rivulet, which, like the Rubicon -«f old, is the but too easily passable boundary •.between war. and peace. As I drew near the retails of the dark mass slowly developed them- i'elyes. In front stood v the wide expanse of Regularly aligned, battalions, arranged in fifteen Columns of four deep. Behind a formidable rank a hundred gilt field guns. In rear the parti- coloured pennants of a thousand lances fluttered in the Creese like an enormous flock of birds hovering above ^prey, while as many swords were glittering in array. Scarcely had we reached the front of we line, when the Grand Duke appeared at the head a brilliant suite, amongst whom Prince Imeritinsky, tlii .^enera^s Gourko, Radetzky, and Nigrokoitchi- ■i& were to be recognised. There was also general Todleben, of Sebastopol and Plevna cele- t»ty, wh° had only arrived two days ago to take chief command on the departure of the Grand V 6" Lieut. General Prince Imeritinsky came with *° undertake the functions of chief of staff. The ffnik^r Scobeleff alone was wanting to complete the sphering of Russian celebrities. Among the foreign attacMs were to be remarked the Voivode ^adonitz, cousin of the Prince of Montenegro, with gorgeous costume of crimson and gold embroidery, the Servian Colonel Cantartchi in a uniform 01°sely resembling the French military habit. But .conspicuous amongst them all, and drawing more upon him than the Grand Puke himself, rode 35 06 Battemberg •w following the brilliant assembly came two carriages, harnessed in Russian fashion to «f e-n°rees' containing the wife and sister «Kr» a^an Effendi, the wealthy Armenian, who almost the entire little town of San Stefano, wa who entertains the Grand Duke in his mansion, r e seoond Was occupied by the wife of ei?eral Stahl, who commanded a division at the Review. JuBfc as the illustrious party emerged on the ground the sun shone forth radiantly, illuminating the decisive moment like a bright omen the jhite minarets and swelling domes of Stamboul. f tn the middle distance, dotting the grassy hillocks, tlw?red the scattered tents and feeble earthworks of ^jytt°man array. It was a moment when one could, doing juALfc&oe =-4>t>^fche: .nnr.qination, have i.i. g direet upon the cauital, The- Grand Duke was greeted Mastic t-lioiTtB by the soldiery, and as he J)a £ the ranks, addressing a few words to .'°n. the soldiers began flinging their dark Points nf ^le air, or flourishing them on the bayonet- Then th 1 ul,ra'8( rifles. commenced.. First came thirty-six of the.Guard, each over eight hundred -'ei' sturdy fellows. dressed in dark blue, 8%ht f5n°1s'8I1B °f a Past toilsome campaign except !^hole eQj?C0^0Uration of their caps and tunics. Their £ Unkets P!-fei1 consisted in rifles and ammunition, thing ind*3^knapsacks were left in quarters. Every- W the sincere desire to render the cere- did anv I light as possible to the troops. Neither 8&ilm'6V t,a^e place. Next came a battalion ■OanuK after having done their work on *hronok' ave been requestioned to do infantry duty line »J? ^'e campaign. These, as well as the five BV,: 'Ogimenta who followed, went past at the double- Fif? carrying their levelled rifles at a charge. other full battalions of Sapeurs de la Garde, ''f1) ltly supplied with entrenching tools, followed. are armed with the h eavy Krinska rifle; while $?e Preceding battalions, had all shown the Berdan. ■A1'e field artillery next moved past at a walk in Wuirjjg 0f batteries and half batteries—in all, nine eight guns and two of six—and followed by one tyttery of horse artillery and. another of mountain I he norses, mostly chestnuts, were rough- ^ated, and apparently well-fed and vigorous. The YeT&. sca°tily represented, consisting of Wn» S' •<'ra?00D6) Cossacks, and Circassians, there ^eof'p6 re'^lliei]^ tbc first, two of the second, and V Giro S-Sa 8 C-uard, wi th one single squadron ^ackaf881aD8-' weat wonderful shaggy bonnets oi siy Tiie defile was closed by two batteries each. The figure of fifty thousand're- f s ciosely as possible the number of troops Warched past, there being about- forty-five ^^antry and engineers, three thousand ti re artiilei-ists, and a little over two thousand is was ended before two o'clock, no evolu- | -kind haying been indulged in the- review^ was over the Grand -Duke ♦ff6 diff °.11 horseback riding through the streets in 1 7^°U&}f 4v^'a the landing-stage, making his way | afl crowd, which cheered him with delight. |: °f;the v,er takihg leave in the usual Russian manner l^'intircms Russian officers who had assembled yacht j?as^ire. he embarked on board the Imperial i?chor wnich immediately afterwards weighed >ared in the direction of the Bos- >erBary jVm en ied the revie w of the-Czar'a atrnt-

p 'i; PAEIS EXHIBITION STATISTICS. ^nt }iaTO already bfgtm to i Jjf,-°f their, national venture, and the +vt Ratlsfactory.. The computation easy, f(-'r a t its. stage of proceedings nothing is the mMy indirect questions interfere with | *iivSklfgv 0Ut fe^Pri°Qbir^ ,Thw the Vroney ^e?iv&d at the (toors of the 1855 Exhibition amounted CUlnpp.s of trancs, while in 1807 it w;is 10? I l^u0?8' anc^ already_ they h.ave set' down the I Wf receipts for this year at ,14 mikliousi. At the I S^xhibition the sale of catalogues and the hire I some of the exhibitors for space amounted I tsal ,>?35,0()0fr., a sum of which the presejit 'j Slsft rely not unreasonably for this year | UrTv.1 TllRye are, however, other factors in the s i rent ^nd money taken at the doors J foj, o^l'iing materiaJs of the last structure vvere sold "^•Rs but it will he remembered that the palace • •rencll always call these buildings was | j^jg. shape, and this form both increased the ex- *ess trrne-and made the materials afterwards 'ocafll ^6' Though part of the erection at the Keli wk? 18 tobe permanent, the committee hope to oon ^r?1 '8 D0^ f° preserved for at least "ftoulii If we may rely upon these figure's they •f reatrePresent the ulterior direct receipt.'made Up of tickets, -and sale of building Vhaterials, :W0fr., while the expenditure has already deficit vpf 35 millions. This would leave a t6 } lo^ndllions. Against this formidable suni is il4j P4.*eed, first a' subvention of ;ix millions, which the nrpectei1 the city of Paris vvi.U grant, following ue nt ^tabli^hed by it. -i 1807. That re- thi8 Rfc, liability to 10 nijllions, and it. is at T,at indirect contvibutions come in to at the 1 f'Un, totai- The trafiu; on the railway lines ^ch *&8t Kxh>biti°n was< aug\pented 13 per cent, ereaS3 ^men^tfon this year w aild produce an in- Paf). 0»0^rei;tipt« amounting to 47 millions, and a fifth of thft o*. 'over 9 mi-lions) would go into the coffers convp, e- But besides this there are the taxes on Elliott nce" ln 1867 the steamers carried 27 «xceai Vatst"PKerfi, antl omnibuses 21 million in «Xcen,i^ 1,e Previous vear and the Cab Company *hese tir annual income by 20 percent. on aU tax on tobacco and the "tanti.l qttors, the Govermrent will make its sub- These calculations merely affect tur^; %V,011 of the success of building as a State ven- iey do not touch the larger question ol the wealth that strangers will teave behind them in the capital, or the popularity of the Grovernment at in- creased prosperity. Still, the fate of the Vienna ven- ture should at least teach caution, and the adoption of inflamed tariffs at the principal hotels is both unwise and unworthy.-Globe.

GARDENING OPERATION? FOR THE WEEK. (From the Gardmtr's Magazine.) _n Sxcelleat weekly journal, containing mueh valuable J information for amateur and prefessienal gardeners.i PLANT HOUSES. Conservatory. —To preserve the beauty and freshness of the flowers as long as possible, shade with tiffany during bright sunshine, and nail a small meshed net over the openings to prevent the ingress of bees and wasps, which soon cause the flowers to drop, by dis- turbing the pollen and causing the formation of seed- peds. GreenJwuse.—The show and fancy pelargoniums will now be fast coming into flower, and should have, as quickly as possible, the finishing touches of training, to ? enable them to assume a natural form again before joing to the conservatory^ Fuchsias will require well f hading, liberal watering, and free ventilation, and the pots to we stood on a cool moist bottom. Early pelar- goiiiums going out of flower to be kept dry for a week, "then turned out of doors for the wood to harden and fee cut back; to ensure early bloom next year, the growth must be made early and well ripened before the winter. Cuttings struck in the autumn are of no use fo* early flowering. Clear the house of all stock iwhich will do in the frames,, to allow plenty of room ■; Pfor-things that have to be grown on. )' Orchid Housed All the inhabitants of this structure Will require plenty of heat and moisture. Repot those which have just gone out,of bloom, and need that at- tention. The beauty of the flowers of those kinds now in bloom will soon be passed if they remain in the tem- perature required for others growing freely therefore, to prolong it as much as possible, remove the plants to 4n intermediate house with a- dry atmosphere. I «^ral'ir!r^frnsf glveC^ft? plenty /of atljsosphigric tfi&sture and air, especially Emong hard-wooded plants, to encourage vigorous but firm short-jeinted wood. f F0BCIN8 MOUSED. r 4 Fruits of every description to have plenty of air as they begin to ripen, to ensure the fulb development of Iihe full flavour. Peaches and Nectarines, when once |ha crop is faiidy turned in, should have the ventilators Ipen night and day, if the weather will admit of its geittg done," 'It will develop the full rich flavour of hese, fruits, and also prevent all the-fnit ripening off .t once. No more water must be applied to the roots vrtf18 to keep everything plump and fresh. r cops Bwelling freely must be assisted with liquid manure, grapes colouring to have a free circulation ST j&ir i. &nd the temperature kept dry. Miiscatd to have'plenty of heat and liberal atmosrlh'eric IT Vvl .s "Paths of all the pine houses 4nd pits can be sprinkled as frequently through the Jay as time can be spared but the syringing overhead, as'we have repeatedly advised, mufet be'done with care and iudgment.fiMj>st of the plants in all departments will have now filled their pots with roots, and'will re-« quire more liberal supplies of trater; this must be looked to.- Fill up pits anfl frames which are now ibeingf eBoptied of the bedding platots tvith leaves or Manure well sweetened, and bed out strong plants of Melons and Cucumbers. This is far Wore satisfactory than leaving the pits empty through the summer. < Where fermenting material is scarce, save it for the Melons, as the Cucumbers will do without it. FLOWER GABDEN AND PLEASURE GEOTJNDS. The bedding-out ^UTnow(be in ful iu the southern and midland counties. Bed out Calceolarias, f■ Centaureas, and other subjects which have been grown entirely in cold frames throughout the winter, Re- cently-struck plants which are not particularly strong had better have a week or two longer under glass. Tender plants likp Coleua, Amaranthus, and Lantanus should be left until t^ie last. Many herbaceous plants maybe propagated by cuttings as they get out of bloom. Mee4 of these may alsp be sown. The seedlings should ;ba pricked out before they are crowded, for when in- jured from this cause they never become so strong or flower so freely as they otherwise would do. Newly- made lawns must not be mowed so unceremonionsly as those well established, or the roots of the young grass will be considerably injured and a thin bottom be the result. FRUIT GARDEN AND ORCHARD. The most important work here is to keep the shoots of the wall trees thinned out and nailed in, according to the progress the trees are making and the quantity of wood required to be nailed in. Strong shoots which are growing with undue vigour are best cut back clean to the base, unless they are particularly wanted for filling up blank spaces, when they can be shortened back. Keep the engine vigorously at work to prevent aphides getting ahead. This should be done early enough in the morning to let the foliage become dry before the sun can act powerfully upon it, or in the evening after the heat of the day is passed. It will not be prudent to deluge the trees with water during the prevalence of keen biting winds or morning frosts; but whSn the weather is sufficiently genial to admit of its being done it must not be neglected. Help the Strawberries with liquid manure where practicable. KITCHEN GARDEN. Thinning out the young crops of such things as Car- rots and Onions must be followed up as it becomes necessary. It is not well to thin these to the extreme limits at first; a few may fail afterwards, and thus leave too great a gap besides, they are now in con- tinual request for the kitchen. A careful man should be sent amongst the beds to thin them out when wanted for the kitchen. Lettuce, Endive, Cabbage, 1 and Cauliflower, which were sown in beds, must be planted out before they are too much drawn. A dull -1 showery day is the best for conducting all transplant- ing operations. In planting newly dug ground, tread the surface before commencing to plant; for it is impossible to properly fasten them in loose stuff. It 1 is a good plan in dry weather to draw a shallow drill ■' and fill it with water, and then plant after the water 1 is soaked away. Sow a successional supply of salad- ing a cool shady position must be set apart for this, I or all the various subjects employed in filling the salad ( bowl will soon bolt, or be wanting in that delicate 1 crispness so essential to a first-rate salad. Celery e must be put out now as fast as the trenches can be I made ready and the plants are strong enough. Take i up carefully with a good ball, to prevent their feeling t much of a check. Where early Vegetable Marrows are in request they c will pay for a little trouble. In the first place, open I out a trench about four feet wide and two feet deep, I and fill in with warm leaves or manure leaves are the best, as the heat is not so violent as that of the dunar, ( and is retained for a greater length of time. Suffi- cient fermenting material should be used to raise the J bed afoot above the level, and then be covered with t about fifteen inches of soil. Two or three days after 1 the soil is put on, if the heat is not too violent, the 1 plants can be turned out and protected with hand- 1 glasses for a fortnight or so. These will produce a supply long before others treated in the ordinary way N will be in flower, especially if the plants are stout ( hearty fellows, instead of poor little starvelings in small sixties, such as are usually put out. Out-door Cucum- bers should be treated-in the same way. Sticking f either of these subjects on little mounds with abarrow- ful of manure underneath is bad practice. It is also impossible to give them water, whereas those turned out on mounds like those we have advised can be de- luged as often as may be required, if the time can be spared for so doing. Capsicums and Tomatoes must be hardened off now, but it is rather too early to put them out, unless they can be protected with hand- lights. A situation exposed to the full sun must be selected for both the latter. Weeds are growing rapidly, and the hoe must be kept at work, both for keeping them down and loosening the surface soil, ( which has become hard and baked from a variety of ( causes.

LIKE MASTER—LIKE MAN.—Vanity Fair remarks: it is wonderful how some of the coachmen of the Diplomatic Corps resemble their masters. Count Schouvaloff's Jehu is ostentatious, fond of noise and clatter, and from the moment that he sets down his master at the Foreign Office until his return never ceases to rattle sharply over the stones of the quad- rangle, or swiftly to hurry round the wooden skirting, thereby impressing upon the world that his Excellency the Russian Ambassador is conferring with the Marquis of Salisbury, and that his showy equipage i". impatiently awaiting the result outside. The coach- man of > Musurus Pasha, on the other hand, is a quiet placid Ma,n, who comes and goes silently., and daily occupies a shady corner under the library window. Nothing could be more characteristic than the dignified repose of the one equipage and the gaudy display of the other. In. variably the two coachmen—who are on the best of terms--discusB the progress of affairs outside while their masters negotiate within, and it was from the library window that I overheard a few days ago Schouvaloff's man say to his conjrêre, 'I say! we've been up to this little game now more, than two years. Don't you think it's time we stopped?' The repre- sentative of Turkey smiled quietly, and replied with significance, We're ready to stop it's only you that want the go taken out of you!