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business JUi&resses. JGXPIRATION OF LEASE. GREAT SALE OF STOCK! THE PREMISES TO BE RE-BUILT. £ 3,000 WORTH OF DP, A P E P. Y TO BE CLEARED AT ONCE. MUST BE SOLD TO PREVENT DAMAGE. TO-DAY (FRIDAY), AND WILL BE CON- TINUED THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. NOTE THE ADDRESS :— JOHN c H A N D L E S S, THE CANTON DRAPER, LONDON HOUSE, COW B RID G E ROAD. CANTON TRAMS AND 'BUSES PASS THE DOOR. EXTENSION OF VISIT FOR ANOTHER WEEK EMINENT PHYSICIANS HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE H I A G NET A IRE" (Protected hy Royal Letters Patent) fOR THE PREVENTION, RELIEF, AND CURE OF DISEASE. M R LON S D ALE, M.E., Inventor and Patentee of the MAGNETAIKE,' IS NOW RE-VISITING CARDIFF, AND V1AY BE DAILY CONSULTED, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR ONE WEEK MORE, At his Private Consulting Rooms at MR J. LONG'S, PHOTOGRAPHER, 63, CROCKHERBTOWN, UNTIL SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1835, Where he will give Advice as to the Application of Curative Electricity, and Explain the Princiules of his Patent Magnetaire Appliances, of which he has a Large Assortment, suitable for every part of the body. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE Ten to One, Two to Five, and six to Eiht. A 32-page Pamphlet, containing Testimonials, Price List, and full particulars, Free on application. The following are selected from a mass of testimony in possession of the Patentee CARDIFF TESTIMONIALS. INDIGESTION, BILIOUS, AND LIVER COM- PLAINTS. Cardiff Rope Works, Penarth-road. Grangetown, Cardiff, Jan. 3, 13S5. Dear Sir,-For this last 25 years I have been a great sufferer from the above-mentioned com- plaints, and I wish to express my greatest satisfac- tion, and to testify to tiie benefit that I have derived from your Magnetaire" appliances which I purchased from you some weeks back, and I must say that since I have had the pleasure of wearing it I have not been troubled with my old and inconvenient complaints. I can eat and digest my food with comfort, and as regards my strength it is about double. You are at liberty to make this statement public for the benefit of others who may be similarly affliewd.-Respe,-tftilly yours, *lr R. Lonslale. SAMUEL WAUCH. IMPORTANT TESTIMONY BRONCHITIS AND HEART DISEASE. 28. Windsor-road, Cardiff, Dec. 17. 1884. Dear Sir,-For many years I have been suffering from ronchitis and Heart Disease, and although I have consumed with several physicians, and triell many remedies, I have received very little benetit from them. I few weeks ago I bought one of your 7 Magnetaire appliances, and am glad to tell you that 1 have derived much benefit from it. — L am, yours respectfully, JOHN EVANS. Mr R. Lonsdale. INDIGESTION. ;)9, Croft-street, Roatli. Cardiff. Dec. 18, 1884. Dear Sir.—A short time ago 1 purchased from you an appliance for Indigestion and pain in the hack; I am very pleased to inform you that I have derived great benefit from it. Can now eat any- thing I fancy, and am quite free from the pain and inconvenience I felt before purchasing the Mag- netaire."—Yours truly, Mrs C. WARREN". Mr R. Lonsdale. TESTIMONIAL FROM THE REV. R. H. DIGNUM. Neville Cottage, Pearl-street, Roath, Cardiff. November 24, 1884. My Dear Sir.-For the third time I have great Eleasure in bearing testimony to the continued enetit I receive from wearing your admirable Magnetaire Belt. To me its effects are simply comforting and delightful. I can eat and digest my food with comfort. That terrible nervous action with which I was troubled for years has been sub- dued. For months together I have been free from it. I also tinlt the "Magnetaire" Soles a perfect luxury. The appliances are a blessing indeed to me for the last two years. I wish you success in your efforts to benefit suffering humanity. I shall be glad to an- wer any questi ns which anyone may desire to ask me upon the matter. With gratitude for the good I have myself received, with very kind regards, I remain, Dear Mr Lonsdale, yours most faithfully, ROBT. HAYDON DIGNUM. To Mr Lonsdale. WEAK LEGS. NUMB FEET. SWOLLEN ANKLE, AND WEAKNESS OF THE VOICE. 214, Pearl-street, Roath, Nov. 17th, 1884. Dear Sir,—Some years ago I had an attack of cholera, which left a thorough weakness in my leg. numbness in feet, and swollen ankle, causing pain and greatly inconveniencing me in getting about. I am pleased to tell you that after wearing the Kelt and Soles I purchased of you during your last visit a few hours I began to feel an improve- ment, and after a week's trial the change was won- derful my legs were altogether stronger, the swell. ing or ankle had gone down, feet free from numb- ness, and the circulation restored through my body. I found a great improvement also in my voice, which was very weak; can now speak stronger, although it is ten years since my voice broke down. I am highly satisfied with what your Appliances have done, and shall always recommend them with confidence in any similar case.—Yours truly JOHN TAYLOR Builder. Mr R' Lonsdale. RAMP AND RHEUMATISM. 157, Bute-road, Cardiff, Nov. 1 1884. Sir,—In answer to your inquiry ahout the Magnetaire that I purchased of you during your last visit to Cardiff, I am glad to say it has done me great good, especially in removing Rheumatism and Cramp, and soothing the several complaint that come with age. I also have known several who have worn the Magnetaire," and in every case it has relieved or cured them. If a rich person or two were to club a few stray sovereigns together and purchase some of your appliances, and give them to the poor and needy, who cannot buy such earthly blessings, they could say hereafter, "They wereiiek, and I visited them." If any person wishes to know more about tile appliances they may call on me, and I can give them some practical experience. Respectiully yours, GEORGE SADLER, Artist. Mr R. Lonsdale. MR LONSDALE HAS NO AGENTS. IHE APPLIANCES CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS IN CARDIFF, AND ARE STAMPED "MAGNETAIRE." ——— 71996 LONSDALE AND CO., SOLE MANUFACTURERS, 11905 447, WEST STRAND, LONDON M PAINE. BILL POSTER, DIS- M TRIBUTOR, dLe., 25, CARDIFF-STREET ABERDARE, begs to inform the public generally that be rents all the largest and principal Bill-Postinz Stations in Aberdare, Aberaman, Hirwain, and all out- yinfr districts. Contracts made weekly or yeariy N.B.—Note.—At Paine's TemDerance Hotel and "Board ng House, at above address, tobacco, cigars, and refresh ments of all kinds may be had at any time. and good accommodation for travellers. Ac 8053—Uor>7 CARDIFF ADVERTISING, BILL POSTING, AND CIRCULAR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (LIMITED). OFFICES: CHURCH-STREET CHAMBERS. SECRETARY FRANK H. SIMPSON. Best Permanent Posting Stations in Cardiff and eighbourhood Contractors for all descriptions oi Advertising Circular Distributing ctc, 991 All orders oromDtly attended 55251 CLERK (a respectable young man) Wanted one with a knowledge of works in the district pre- ferred.—Apply, stating salary required, Ac., by letter, te C. Arthur Cox and Co., 34, Castle-st., Swansea. 72 GENTLEMEN can reduce their expenditure 40 per cent, by having their daughters taught Scientific Dress cutting.—Apply Dressing-cutting Association, 21, Castle-street, Cardiff. 777 DIES who have learned Scientific Dresscutting, have no Dressmakers' bills this Christmas.— Scientific Dresscutting Association, 21, Angel-street, opposite Caudifi Castle. 540 ISusiiwss AT the present time Clothing so much de- notes the position of the wearer that to be ill clad or clothed in garments that are badly- made and fitted at once conveys an im- pression unfavourable to the wearer. It is, therefore, of great importance that all who study appearance should be careful to make their purchases only from such houses as make Style, Fit, and Quality, combined with economy, their leading features. Winter especially requires that change in our attire which is so necessary for the due protection of our health and comfort. It is, therefore, of great importance that we should be supplied with overcoats and other warm clothing, not only at a moderate charge, but also fashion- able and well made, as well as being selected from materials of modern design and durable character. To these important requisites MASTERS and COMPANY have especially devoted their attention, and the reader may depend upon being supplied with all lie re- quires at either of their establishments. Every person to whom economy is an object should certainly inspect their stock before purchasing elsewhere. The k, position occupied by this firm in the markets as the largest buyers of clothing in Wales or the West of England enables them fre- quently to secure goods at such prices as defy competition, it being an indisputable fact that the tradesman who can buy largest must buy on more favourable terms than the smaller buyer. There can be no surer indi- cation than an increased trade that the public duly appreciate fair dealing, and that the efforts of MASTERS and COMPANY to supply goods of sterling value at the lowest remunerative profit have been fullyrecognised is proved by the result. 102e

TOPICS OF THE DAY. It is said that through Sir Charles Dilke a communication was made from the boun- dary Commissi oners to the Cabinet on A17 cclnes- day to the effect that their work wa3 pro- ceeding so smoothly and rapidly, that their report will probably be ready on the re- assembling of Parliament, in which case the names and particulars of the divisions of counties and boroughs could be inserted in the shedules of the Bill upon the very first day in which the Bill is in committee. The Times offers some advice to Prince Edward. "He will do well to prepare him- self for the age he will have to lead by I moving wisely and thoughtfully in its direc- tion. English monarchs have generally done their duty in that way." This is news indeed So much cannot be said for the Four Georges or for the Stuarts. It is to be hoped that the young prince will not model himself on the example of the majority of English monarchs. The Royal Borough of Windsor is natur- ally renowned in the matter of Royalist addresses, and the meanest inhabitants of the place know something of the language of the Court, and everything about the Royal Family and its numerous ramifications. In an address presented to Prince Albert Victor, the loyal citizens have, however, surpassed all previous achievements of the same nature. "Descended from a line of Sovereigns," says the address, ennobled for all time by the rare virtues and the right royal wisdom of her most gracious Majesty the Queen born of a Prince and Princess dearer and deservedly dearer to the nation than any previous inheritors of the title of our first Edward well-informed in all that pertains to the welfare of your native land, as well as of the possessions and dependencies of the empire, and endowed with a name which is indissolubly associated with all that is noble and refined, your Royal Highness has indeed received a splendid birthright." The reader will probably take breath for a moment at this miraculous sentence. The amazing sycophancy of the sentiments is almost as striking as the marvellous grammar of the sentences in which they are expressed. For look you what the citizens of Windsor affirm. First, the young prince is descended from a line of sovereigns, and is ennobled for all time by the virtues and wisdom of his grandmother. It is not quite clear whether the prince or the line of sovereigns is ennoblod but clearly some one is ennobled by somebody else. Then the Prince and Princess of Wales are dearer to the nation than any previous inheritors of the title of our first Edward. We can imagine the amiable Princess trying to work out the exact bearing of that obser- vation upon herself. Finally the Royal Prince is told that he is "well informed in all that pertains to the welfare of your native land," and that he is "endowed with a name which is indissolubly connected with all that is noble and refined." Prince Albert Victor will probably be as much astonished to hear of the extraordinary range of his knowledge, as he will be to learn the mar- vellous properties of his name. The Board of Trade returns for last year published this week show a heavy decline in our imports compared with the preceding year, but this decrease is mostly under the headings of articles of food and drink. In the one article of corn, in its different varieties, we imported lasi year £ 19,477,379 less than in 1883. On living animals for food we imported less in value by £ 1,400,000. There was also a fall in exports, but it was less than 3 per cent. The export of cotton goods shows a falling off both in quantities and values. The yards exported in 1883 numbered 4,538,000,000; last year only 4,417,000,000, a difference of 21,000,000 yards; whilst values fell froiii;255,534,000 to 251,661,000, or nearly £ 4,000,000. On the other hand, woollen manufacture shows a steady increase, the figures being for 1883, 228,315,000, against £20,132,000 last year. We are glad to note that Mr R. B. Brett will bring the 'question of a Second Ballot before the House of Commons early next session. His amendment to the Seats Bill is as follows :—"That in all districts return- ing one member to Parliament: no candidate should be held to be duly elected unless he shall have received a majority of the total number of votes polled." This question must be dealt with sooner or later. Those who would like take advantage of Liberal divisions will of course oppose Mr Brett, but most of us are sufficiently acquainted with an exhaustive ballot to recognise its advan- tages. A War Office circular intimates that for the future Greek and Latin will not form part of the voluntary subjects of study in the course of instruction at the Royal Military Academy. Miss Mary Anderson is said to have ex- cluded Manchester from the list of towns she proposes to visit during her next tour. The reason given is lack of appreciation on the part of the Manchester public. Yet, during Miss Anderson's last engagement at the Theatre Royal, the receipts were over £ 2,200 for the week-stid to be the largest sum she has received in England for a similar engagement.

THE great depression It existing in the iron and steel trade of the country is shown by the Bord of Trade returns issued the week. The quantity of iron rails exported last mouth was 1,745 tons; and this compared favourably with the export of December 1385, which was only 1,087 tons. But taking the whole of last year, we find the export was only 15,581 tons, compared with 24,306 tons in 1383, and 46,824 tons in 1882. The average value per ton of the iron rails exported last year was £ 614s Id the average value per ton of those exported in 1883 was £7 Is 2d, showing not only that the total quantity, but the average value per ton had largely decreased. When we turn to steel rails we find the figures still more ominous. The export of steel rails last month was 3,277 tons, as compared with 54,221 tons in Dec. 1883, and 46,503 tons in Dec. 1882. For the whole: of 1884, the export of steel rails was 526,169 tons value £ 2,834,689; 1883-754,108 tons, value 94,421,695 tons; 1882-734,959 tons, value £ 4,834.237. The average value per ton in the three several years was thus- 1832, £ 6 11s 6d 1833, S5 17s 3d; 1834, E5 9s 7cl. These figures show the steel trade to be in anything but a prosperous condition in this country. A decrease of over 50 per cent. last year, as compared with with the exports of 1883, and a further de- crease of 7s cl in the average price per ton is by no means a cheerful state of things for contemplation by steelworkers.

THE new Bankruptcy Act has now been in operation for twelve months, and it is highly gratifying to find that it has realised the high anticipations that were held of it. A report made at the end of the first quarter's working showed that there had been a great reduction in the number of bankruptcies, but it was very reasonably urged that this was due to the large number of cases that had been rushed through just before the expiring of the old Act, the fear being that defaulters would have a harder time of it under the provisions of the new Act This will in some degree affect the statistics for the whole year, but it is absurd to suppose that it is sufficient to account for the great difference made manifest by the fact that for the past 12 months tho number of bankrupts gazetted in England and Wales was 3,721 only, as compared with 10,183 for 1883. If last year had been one of brisk trade it might have been urged that that made all the difference, but sucl has not been the case. Complaintsas to the state of trade have been as loud and as numerous in 1884 as in 1883, and in the ordinary course of things we might have counted on the usually large crop of bankruptcies. But in the light of the great decrease, shown by the figures we have quoted, the new Act may fairly be credited with the improvement. It is asserted by those who are disposed to decry the new law that if there have been fewer bankruptcies gazetted, there have been more private arrangements with creditors. There is some question whether this is so, but admitting it to be the case, it may be taken for granted that these arrangement have been much more bene- ticial to creditors than the ordinary run of bankruptcies under the old Act. It is matter for congratulation when the com- munity exhibits signs of commercial and of physical health and that law is a good one which tends in either direction.

THE FATALITY IN THE HUNT- ING-FiELD. Funeral of Mr Lister. The remains of the late Mr Edward Lister were interred at Llanbaddock Churchyard on Thursday. The weather was wretched, rain falling very heavily during the time of the funeral, and keeping away, no doubt, many who would otherwise have attended. The following gentlemen were amongst the mourners i—The Hon. R. Somerset (Cefntilla), Rev. Wm. Bruce [ Brvnderweu), Mr John Lawrtnce, M.L.F.H,; Captain Herbert (Clytha), Mr Martin Edwards (Pontypool), l)r. D. Boulton (Usk), Mr David Lawrence (Llan°ribby Castle), Mr Hopton Wil- liams (Llangibby), Mr Arthur Evans(Llangibby), Mr H. S. Gustard (Usk), Mr E. Waddington (Glen Court, Usk), the Rev. Mr Salisbury, Mr William Gething (Llanbaddock), Mr Alfred Gething (Llancayo), Dr. A. J. Shepard (Usk), Capt. Davies (Gartii, Monmouth), Mr W. Pegler (Usk), the Rev. S. C. Baker, and others. Llan- baddock is the parish in which Mr Lister re- sided. The service was read by the Rev. G. M. Williams, the vicar. A number of wreaths and crosses were placed on the coffin in the vault.

DR. PRICE AND HIS CREMATION THEORIES. Enquiries made of the well-known Llantrissant cremationist, Dr. William Price, tend to show that the doctor has done nothing further in the way of building the projected crematorium at Llantrissant. The doctor states that approval was expressed with the proposal, but pointed out that to carry out such an idea there must be something more substantial than words forth- coming.

When a man kums to me for advice, says Josh Billings, I find out what kind of advice he wants, and I give it to him this satisfies him that he and I are two smart men." ELECTRIC LIFE-}IAGNETIS;;r.-P¡;¡,rkes' Patent Compound Magnets are intensely powerful and readily relieve Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Nervousness, &c Their great efticacy is due to the discovery of a New Principle (see explanatory circular). Made in three forms, for use as Armlets Is, Pad Is 6d, Band 2s 6d the Set, with testing Compass, 5s. Ask the Chemist or send Postal Order to th" Proprietors, Messrs Jevous "I King's Heath, Birmingham.

ILLNESS OF MR MUNDELLA. Postponement of His Visit to Cardiff. It will be with feelings of great regret that the public learn that the promised visit of the Right Hon. A. J. Mundella, M.P., to Cardiff next week has had to be posponed. This is the more regrettable as the cause is to be found in the indisposition of the right hon. gentleman. On Wednesday he visited Folkestone to open some board schools, and while there he caught a chill, which induced a somewhat severe bronchial attack. On his return to London, his medical adviser declared that he must lay up, and that he would be unable to make any speeches in public for three or four weeks. A telegraphic communication was im- mediately sent to the Mayor of Cardiff and to Mr Lewis Williams stating the circumstances. The disappointment in Cardiff is very great, as preparations on a considerable scale had been made to signalise Mr Mundella's visit. It has not yet been precisely arranged what steps will be taken as a consequence of the postponement of the visit, but although the Higher Grade School will be opened for the pupils, and the prizes at the University College distributed, yet the details as to what will be done have not been arranged. Although the disappointment is keen, it is only temporary, and there is every reason to hope that a return of Mr Mundella's health will be speedily followed by the promised visit. Those who have the cause of education in Wales at heart have looked forward to his coming amongst us w-th the expectation that his presence alld counsel would prove a stimulus to the spread of education. The realisation of that visit is only delayed, and it is to be hoped that his com- plete restoration to health may be speedy. So much of his time and so many of his energies are devoted to the cause of education, that his pro- gress towards recovery wiil be watched by many with the greatest interest. Those who know and have experienced benefits from what he has done in the past will join with those who are expecting them in the future in condoling with him upon his present indisposition, and in wishing him a rapid and complete recovery. In South Wales he is sure of an earnest welcome as soon as he is able to come among us. The following is a copy of the telegram received in Cardiff on Thursday evening From E. S. Bryant, Education Office, Whitehall. Mr Mundella has returned from Folkestone, suffering from chill and bronchial attack. Doctor has ordered hiiu to bed, and sajs he cannot speak in public for three or four weeks. Much regrets his visit to South Wales must be postponed. To the Mayor of Cardiff. A similar telegram to the above was also for- warded to Mr Lewis Williams, the chairman to the Cardiff School Board.

THE CLERICAL SCANDAL AT PRESTEIGN. The Charge not Proved. Popular Enthusiasm at the Result. On Thursday the Ecclesiastical Commission, with Dr. Tristram, Chancellor of the Diocese or Hereford, in the chair, resumed their inquiry, for the third day, at Presteign, into the charges of drunkenness preferred by the Clerk of the Peace for Radnorshire against his son-in-law, the Rev. J. Davies. curate of Presteign. The Rector of the parish (Dean West) was first called by the promoter, and being questioned denied that lie ever saw Mr Davies the worse for drink, or acting otherwise than as a sober and consistent Christian man, and he added that the rev. gentlelnau was the best curate he ever had. About a dozen witnesses were called for the defence, and all swore the same thing, several also directly negativing the testimony of complainant's witnesses alleging specific instances of drunken- ness. The Rev. J. Davies was himself sworn, and denied all the charges in toto. At this stage Mr Stephens' solicitor said he did not propose to carry the case any further, and Dr Tristram formally declared that none of the charges were proved, a result which was received with great enthusiasm, and both Mr and Mrs Davies were driven in a carnage from the hotel to their lodgings.

THE FLAT HOLMS AS A CHOLERA DEPOT. On Thursday, at the meeting of the sanitary committee, Bristol, a discussion took place rela- tive to having a. cholera hospital on the Fiat Holm. The secretary to the docks committee wrote Of the suggested sites it seemed to the committee that the Flat Holm would pro- bably be found to be most convenient for the purposes of this port, especially as the expenses thereof might probably be shared by the Cardiff port authority, who have already established a cholera depot in the vicinity." The engineer of the docks committee wrote saying The Cardiff authorities have, I believe, some sort of accommodation of the required character at the Flat Holm. It might, therefore, be well to make some inquiries as to the arrangements under which the present hos- pital was established and is maintained, and as to whether or not there is any possibility of an amalgamation for the purpose intended between Bristol and Cardiff. Dr. Blaxall (port inspector under the Local Government Board) had an interview with the sanitary committee, and he said that the Flat Holm was 15 miles from Avonmouth, and would be inconvenient for Bristol. The committee decided to inform the docks committee of the opinion of Djr. Blaxall, and stated that Avonmouth would be a better site for a cholera hospitsd, and await their reply-

CARDIFJ. EXPERIENCED VETERINARY S*ITC^RDIFF TLOL Peare) shoes every class ot horse at the so]icit j exchange, near the Custom House. A v 232P FIRST CHRISTMAS J^ECT PPVV? Company are now showing, at 13, 1> [ "iVMl BISI'LAY of CLOTHING, Hosiiau, F,SONATINAS Cards of all the latest designs for Christmas. AT 79, ST. MABY'S-STREET, CARDIFF, for the next few days, yood woollen or merino soeks may be had at Is 2d per pair, three pairs for ijs, Sewing and knitting machines as usual. 211

-_u. -=- The Nile Expedition. ANOTHER DESPATCH FROM LORD W0LSELEY. The Press Association has received from the War Office the following copy of a despatch froul General Lord Wclseley, dated "Korti, January 8th, 5.45 p.m. General Stewart has just left with a force for Metamneh. I hope that he will occupy it without difficulty on the 16th. One English gentleman, with a guide, came here to- day from Gukdul, having left it on the 4th inst. I TKEUTER'S TELEGRAM.1 KORTI, Thursday. -Brigadier-General Steward with a large convoy and squadron of the 19tb Hussars, the heavy section of the camel corps. the mounted infantry, the Royal Sussex Regi' ment and the N avalBrigade, both the latter moua ted on camels, left here to-day for Gakdui. On their arrival the Sussex Regiment will be left to hold the wells, and the Guards and the whole of the remainder of the force will continue the march to Metemneh. KORTI, Thursday.—The light section of the camel corps left for Gukdul Wells to-day, escort- ing a large convoy of supplies. Another convoy will be sent forward to-morrow, when the Black Watch will proceed to Merawi. I ["TIMES" TELEGRAM.] SUAKIM, Thursday.—Osman Digna's power is increasing. Rowayat is now in his hands. The sheikh of the tribe and a few men on the island are protected by an Egyptian gunboat. All coin. munication with the Bernaniers at Ag-ig is stopped. JMr Brewster has gone there, and will afterwards proceed further down the coast to Nickhe. The taking of Shendy may do some good, but the capture of Berber will be a better result. We are still fired upon nightly. I I DAILY NEWS" TELEGRAMS. I KORTI, Wednesday Evening. Important I movements may be expected very soon. When- ever hostilities may commence General WolseleY will take the field with a force as physically fifc as any General could desire. The mounted infantry marches to-morrow, leaving behind only four invalids out of 414, after doing a march of 200 miles under six days. HANDAB, Wednesday.—The seventh squadron of Hussars arrived on the 5th. The camp moved a mile forward on the 6th. The river force will assemble here before advancing. I [" DAILY TELEGRAPH" TELEGRAM. J KORTI, Thursday.— Prisoners state tnat the Mahdi has with him thousands of men, but many are sick and disheartened. He has also five, Gatling guns and 20 cannon, aDd plenty of am- mnnition. I I F" MORNING POST" TELEGRAM. I KORTI, Tlitlr,-City, -The enemy report that there are two guns at Metemmeh. On reaching the last named place, should any of Gordon's steamers be j there, the naval brigade will man them. The wells at Hambok yield but a poor supply of water though somewhat improved. The detachment at; that place will be moved on to Howeiyat wells. A post will be established at Abu Klea. Wells, fifty-two miles beyond Gakdui. It is expected that the troops will assemble at Metemmeh in eight days. A battery of Egyptian artillery is now joining the river forco. I [". DAILY CH1WlC1E" TELEGRAM.] KORTI, Thursday.—It is possible that the Mahdi's followers may be holding Abu Klea, io which case our troops will have a chance of fight-1 ing. Lord Wolseley icmains for the present at Korti. The honour of being the first troop to make a triumphal entry into Khartoum has beef promised by Lord Wolseley to the 1st Sussed Regiment. Kor.ti will be nearly cleared of our forces next week. but three companies of the Essex Regiment will probably be left in charge.

I THE NICARAGUA CANAL. I The American iron Trade. I [" TIMES" TELEGRAM.] PHILADELPHIA, .Thursday.—The Foreign Relft* tions Committee of the Senate has reported the Nicaraguan Canal treaty to the Senate with g" recommendation that it be ratified. It is intended to push on the consideration of it at an early data It is probable that it will be ratified when tllcl vote is reached, unless the Democratic senator determine to postpone it until after Mr Cleveland! has been installed in office. There is, however, ntf| I change in the feeling of the House against| voting money necessary to enforce it, and all tile. reciprocity treaties before the Senate will fail to pass. j A decided improvement of feeling in t iron trade is reported from West Pennsylvania<j Some large rolling mills hitherto idla rasum«d| work. —

FORGERY ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND. j To-day's Daily Chronicle states that a forged Bank of England note for £500 wagi tendered at the bank by a woman, and traced to I a man employed by the Metropolitan Board of I Works on Claphani Common, fie states that ati, the end of November he aud two companions discovered under a furze bush a box corÜaining: notes to the value of L7,000 or £ 3,000, all being for £ 500 or gloo. The police obtained posses-1 sion of the whole of these notes, which are declared to be very perfect imitations. Thej forgery was only detected by the fact thatn-1' notes for these amounts with the numbers olli these notes have been issued.

FRENCH INTENTIONS IN CHINA.1 To-day s Morning Post says It is riii-roureii in well informed quarters that among the ne^ Minister of War's plans for finishing the Chines61 conflict before April is one for making a descend on Canton from the land side. The town oi Langson, which the French generals have been ordered to occupy, is on a river falling into the river of Canton, and if circumstances warrant the new reinforcements which are expected to bl:ln,5, the French army at Langson up to 25,000 men. I may be employed in the descent on Canton from; the rear."

JAPAN AND THE COREA I REBELLION. [" TIMES TELEGRAM.] NAGASAKI (JAPAN), January 5.-J apanesepaper has fallen 20 per cent. since the Corean difficulty has been discovered to tendency- It is unlikely that French or Kussian influence will be exercised in favour ° £ a Pacific settlement.

=-=- THE GOVERNMENT AND THE I CLUB NUISANCE. I The Liverpool Licensed Victuallers' Associit-I tion recently communicated with the Home, Secretary with reference to the existence drinking and betting clubs in Liverpool, of whiel' there are 27 in.the city. The publicans alleg^ that these are simply illicit drinking places, and that much of the drunkenness of the city is du" to the existence of these places. The Govern- ment have since instituted inquiries in Liverpool with reference to the so-ca",ed clubs, and oill Thursday the licensed victuallers received a COlll'¡ munication from the Government intimating that: they ought to take action.

Earl Granville left town early on Thured*?j morniner for Osborne. Lord Derby left town njj the forenoon for Knowsley. Lord Kiinberley lef"1 town for Kimber Hall, Norfolk. Lord North": brook leaves town. this; (Fiidfty) afternoon Lot. I Strattoa Park. j