The Express. — London, England, 1867-05-09 00:00:00

111 T 'IMIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAY, Mar 8. IN the Hunan of COMMONS, yesterday, Mr. CARNBII r moved the second reading of the Hypo thee Abolition (Scotland) Bill. He said a royal commission had been appointed on the subkct from the conclusions of which h e dis se nted. The law enabled the landowner to seize the produce of the Lunt of any one year for the rent of that year, and it had been decided that he might follow it for seven years, even if it were in the hands of a bona-tide. purchaser. In former days, the prin cipal, if not the only, creditor of a tenant-farmer was the landlord, but in these days of high farm ing the outgoings of the farmer for implements mil. manure were frequently more than for the rent. He thought it was not desirable to maintain the present state of the law, and hu had therefore broT;litin this bill for its abolition. Mi. H. P.A:I.LII: said this was really a question tatween the great and small tenants. At present a tenant Was not asked for rent until he had Leen in possession of the land for 18 months ; but if the law of qpothec were abolished the landlord would require the rent at the end of six months. lie believed the abolition of the law would operate in juriously to Finall tenants, and he therefore moved the rejeution of the bill. A discussion ensued, which lasted the principal portion of the day, and which was confined prin cipally to Scotch members. On a division, the bill was rejected by 225 to 96. On the order for going into committee on the Church Rates Abolition Bill, Mr. IiAtteeASTLE said notico had been given of a aerit, of amendments by Mr. Waldegrave Leslie, but as that hon. gentleman was prevented from being in his place by indisposition, he proposed that those amendments should be taken on bring ing up the report. Tlw house then went into committee on the bill, but Sir M. lir.ieu immediately moved that the chairman report progress, and on a division the motion was carried by 249 to 102, and the further proceeding with the bill was fixed for Wednesday, the 12th of June. The Hypothec Amendment Bill was read a second time. Thu• Mixed Marriages (Ireland) Bill was read a second time. Mr. TrrE obtained leave to bring in a bill to make pmvi3ion respecting the use of subways con structed by the Metropolitan Board f Worka in the metropolis. The house adjourned at a quarter to six o'clock. PARLIA.VZNTARY DIVISION. HOUSE OF COMMONS, MAY 7. ESTABLISHED CHURCH (IRELAND). PAUIS. Ft , K THE MOTION. r Ewing Mr. Slitcbell ♦OAI\9T THIS MOTION. Colonel Bernard Air. Mitchel. sir A. Agnew Mr. Holland r.. 1. S. Mill Mr. Jackson Mr. Wallah )tr. Craufural ;Ayr) )Ir. Coleridge lianas M. Rothschild Ntr. ikunuda )Ir. 0. 0. Terre Van Lord Enfield Carl Grosvenor vie boring captain White tie. 11. Berkeley Mr. ilitidulph Mr. Wunug Mr. Norwood Mr. S. Boller Mr. lko.t Mr. I'. Scrape Mr. Locke ivlr T. Lloyd Air J. Hammer Mr. K. It Hodgson Mr. (I. Clive Mr. 4. Seymour Sir ) . DDIA3 Mr. 17_. Howard Mr. Bodwittnrani captain Keenan Mr. U. Rana& lord Eliot Mr. Darcy snt Sullho Mr. If. Grove Colonel Bourne Mr. Getty Mr. C. Bailey Mr. H. Parke Colonel Lowther sir L. Palk Colonel Gilpin Mr. Preshneld Mr. W. H. Barrer, Mr. G. Langton Mr. D. Brumley Major C. 14egh. Colonel Tottenham Mr. Powell Mr. Barnett Mr. A. Swink (Herta) Mr. H. Wyndham Mr. C. Puke Mr. Wily Mr. IL Markt eaptaln Clive sir H. Urethrae Mr. Tollernache Colonel Lloyd Lindsay Mr. B. 'lope Lon: Brett to Mr. W. Belk Sir J. Neeld Mr. ft Gurney Waldegrave Leslie Colonel B. KI2UX Mr. Fullairibe Major Morgan Mr. !Ascents S.rjeant Aulllvan Mr. E. ll:mutton Sir P. Rawbum sir F, uoldmiaid Mr. T. 11!.:t7 Mr. H. J. Ballet Mr. Pennant Mr. U. Ouldney Mr. S. O. Smith Captsu Vivian '-r. Ranallay Mr. ti. 31r Marsh Sir V.-Davie French 31r. M. Wham 3lr. J. Steel Mr. W. Beaumont Sir (3. O'Loahlen Mr. M. B. slserlilaa earnln Srivha Mr. Wickbam Mr. Chill Mr. F. Stanley Colonel Patten Colonel Somerset Colonel 0 Donerenbe Varmint Hamilton Colonel Dyntt Mr. Holford Mr. R. B. Harvey Mr. JoUllle In the minority—l Ml—we find voting with Sir John Gray, the following three conservatives (Irish catholic members)—Mr. Joseph IrKenna, Mr. George Morris, and Colonel Vandeleur. Mr. A. H. Smith Barry (Cork county), • independent, Hon. Major Anson, Sir George Bowyer, Lord Dunkellin, and the Marquis of Hartington, also voted with Sir John Gray. In the majority —now., Itls —there voted the following nine liberals:—Mr. E. Antrobua, Loid A. P. Clinton (Newark), Lord Creuiorne, Mr. H. W. Foley, Sir George Grey, Lord Richard Gra venor Hen. G. H. Hcathcote, Mr. W. Nicholson, and Sir Robert Peel. Mr. W. E. Gladstone did not vote. Mr. Gladstone, jun., the n.embeir for Chester. voted with Sir J. Gray. Both Mr. Bissell and Lord Stanley voted for the previous question. THE LIBERAL PARTY AND MR. GLADSTONE. Public meetings of the liberals at Bristol sad Halifax were held on Tuesday evening, at which resolutions were adopted recognising the zeal, ability, and honesty with which Mr. Gladstone has advocated the reform question ; and express ing unabated confidence in him as the leader of the liberal party in parliament. The speakers in each ease were men of local position and influence. THE COMPOUND HOUSEHOLDER QUESTION. The following resolution was passed at a meeting of the committee and members of the Birmingham Liberal Anse elation,' on Tuesday ; Mr. Alderman Hawke' in the chair. Moved by Mr. George Dixon, mayor of Birmingham, seconded by Mr. Councillor Harris : " That this meetitg regards the last proposal of the government, with respect to compound householders, as only an evasion of the real objections to the bill, as putting objectionable restrictions upon the franchise which it professes to give; and this meeting protests against the proposition to rescind the favourable clauses in Sr William Clay's Act which facili tates the enrolment of 101. compound houveholders." THE Taiwan' STRIKB.—The men have again notified to the masters' committee that they are still pre pared to close the strike if the committee will agree to refer the dispute to arbitration • bus are equally prepared to continue the struggle until their offer of arbitration is ac cepted or the time-log sent in conceded. Last evening a deputation from the central committee of the Tailors' Association waited upon the officers of the London Working lien's Association, to request that body to call an awes gate meeting of the London trades, that the ease of the tailors might be fully and fairly laid before them. The requegt was at once complied with, and a special meeting of the committee of the Working Men's Association has been called to carry out the arrangement. As at present arranged, the meeting will take place in one of the large London halls next Wednesday evening. UNITED KINGDOM BAND OF HOPE UNION.— Last night the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon delivered a lecture in the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, on behalf of the friends of this society ; Mr. Thomas Hughes, M.P., °eau pyin.l thd chair. The lecturer chose for his subject, " The Noble Army of Martyrs." The lecturer, in the course of his description of the English martyrdoms, said he thought a true and honest history of England had yet to be written, and that in his opinion " Fox's Book of Martyrs" was the bulwark of protestantisui. The practical lessens to be gathered from recalling the fate of the " Noble Army of Martyrs" was, he said, that we should reeport the religious convictions of others, and not persecute them for their thoughts, for which man was responsible only to his God. In the course of the evening 601/ of the Band of Hope children sang a selection of pieces, and at the close of the lecture some of the incidents to which reference had been made were illustrated by a series of dissolving views. The building was crammed in every part. RAILWAY AND OTHER BILLS BEFORE PARLlA mnrr.—ln the House of Lords the committee presided over by Lord Redesdale passed the bills of the N% it. and Gloucester and the West Riding and Grimsby Rail. ways, In the House of Commons the following business was transacted. In Group 7 the ease of the promoters of the London and North Western Railway (Ashby and Nuneaton lines) was opened, and further adjourned. The preamble was declared to be proved in the case of the London Mid North Western Railway (new works, Sic.). The North Staffordshire Railway Bill was adjourned until this day (Thursday). In the same group the opposition to the Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield Extension Railway Bill was withdrawn, and the ease was referred to the chairman of committees. In Group $ the Denbigh, Ruthin, and Corwen, and Mold and Denbigh Junction Railway Companies amalgamation was farther proceeded with. LON DON G EN ERAL OMNIBCB COM PA-"IY (UNITED). —TralEc receipts week ending May b, 12,264 16s. W. NATIONAL REFORM UNION. The monthly meeting of the executive was held on Tuesday afternoon at Manchester, when, in the ab sence of Mr. Wilson, Mr. Councillor J. A. Madam, of Bolton, was called upon to preside. The correspondence, which was too voluminous to be read, was laid upon the table, and it was exp'iinial that the commuuications with secretaries of the branches, members of parliament, and other gentlemen bad been greater than usual, in femme ' quence of the increased work of agitation now being done uy the executive. The agent, Mr. J. 1). Morton, read a sunuuary of the operations of the executive during the past month, from which it appeared that a large number of public meetings had been held since April Ist, to pro- test against the government Reform Bill, and to support Mr. Gladstone. The report also shovietilliat a committee had been appointed to make arrangements for holdinglarge meetings in Covent-garden or Drury-lane Theatre, London,ur in other equally suitable places, to call forth an expression of opinion from the great liberal middle class element in the metropolis, who were known to be favourable to household suffrage --the leading feature of the platform of the National Reform Union. A preliminary meeting was stated to be arranged for by Itlr. Samuel Morley, on Friday next, and Mr. J. B. Torr, Mr. William Warburton, Mr. R. 1). linden, and Mr. T. B.Watera were appointedto attend. The retort further stated that a great many applications had been made for forma of petition against the government bill, some of which had been adopted at public meetings, and some signed by the inhabitants of various towns, and forwarded for presentation to the House of Commons. In reference to the deputation now being arranged to wait upon Mr. Gladstone. the agent in formed the executive that a large number of vice-presi dents had consented to join, that the branch associations were holding meetings to appoint re presentatives for their respective towns and dia. tricts, and that it was probable the deputation would proceed to Landon next week. It was state.' that the forthcoming demonstration was now in the hands of a joint committee, that the date had been changed from the 2.th of May to the let of June, that arrangements were being made as to the mostsuitable place of meeting, that all particulars would shortly be announced in more com plete advertisements, and that from all sides there was evidence of the demonstration being a great success. The Chairman then called attention to the importance of making the deputation which it was proposed to send to Mr. Gtelstone worthy in every way of that great states men, and of the characterfof the National Reform Union. Ho looked forward to Mr. Gladstone as the man who Would yet have to wield the destinies of this great country, and as the statesman above all others in the House of Commons who must lead the liberal party in many future victories. Mr. Alderman Romney said it was quite evident that the battle in the House of Commons would have to be fought on the question of the personal payment of rates. Under no circumstances would he accept the proposition of the Chancellor of the Exchequer respecting the compound householder. If that clause were carried, its effect would be to disfranchise a large number of those now on the par liamentary register ; and, instead of a cessation of political strife, there would arise an agitation stronger and infinitely more offensive than anything hitherto known. He warned the executive that the labour of the union was not yet com pleted, and that, at the present very critical time, they must look sharply after the attempts that were being made to pass a bad and unsatisfactory bill.—Mr. Stokes, Mr. Alderman Kirk, Mr. Chappell, the Rev. A. Hall, and other gentlemen, spoke at length on the business of the committee, and a strong general feeling was expressed that nothing short of household suffrage, pure and simple, could be accepted as satisfactory by *oft who were now carrying on the agitation.— Mr. J. D. Morten read a list of meetings to be held in the next few weeks, and said the number of meetings and the demand for lecturers and speakers was increasing every day. Special attention was called to the visit paid by Mr. Price to Street, near Bath, to Yeovil, Taunton, and Bridport, and to the urgent re quest made by numerous reformers in the south and western counties for the Union to take action in those parts. This matter, being in the hands of the sub-com mittee, was left over. THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1867. &parting Entritint ASCOT SPRING MEETING.—WEDNEsnAt. Again favoured with brilliant weather the concluding day of the Spring Meeting was meat enjoyable. Although It was °M adly stated some time duce that after this year the Spring Meeting would be abandoned, we are now in a position to say that such will nut he the ease. On the contrary, it le intended to extend It to three dais. aa the hinve of Wnles ex creased him self highly gratified with the meeting. Should this be the case, we trust that Admiral Moos will one that the programme is revised, as wane of the conditions arc simply ridiculous. We may mention as an instance that of the 4.101 Plate, won by Wild Moor on Tuesday. wherein the stipulation I. for horses that have never won a hundred pounds—a perfectly ~Isolate and &heard condition in these days. Another great cause of complaint among owners of homes is the fact that certain of the Handicap sweep stakes close on at Saturday, one of the most inconvollentdays for racing men. The find nee of today. In consequence, obtained but a mboerable entry of ten horses, and we are certain at many places there would have been thirty animals entered. While on the subject of the liclianess arrangements, we may mention that it seems strange that better time cannot be kept at such a place as Ascot, for on each day the races were nearly an hour hehind time at the close. The day's prommslllms commenced with a Handicap Sweepetakes, j which Sir Jol•cph Hawley, whose once proverbial luck seems to be returning, scored to his credit easily with Satyr. The suc ceeding race, a Slate of 5o wire., was another triwnph for the "lucky baronet." as It was carried off by Lis really magnificent horse Xi, though not without a struggle with old 'tau:hammier. In the Plate of MO son. Roquefort. who is perhas the gamest ham in training. had no diftleulty In disposing oil the five op posed to hint, and yenned the higii opinion hie party entertained of him by taxing 6to 4on him. The sumauglxill Stakes wan a third benefit for Sir Joseph linwley, (.1 this time the prices were put down ou little ((own as If It was every inch a. good thing, and certainly lie won easily enough. The South Western Stakes, which was locked forward to with some interest from the probable meeting of D'E- tournel and Knight of the Garter, became monies% hat tame from the latter not putting in an apnea:lain:. The race. however, showed that Mr. stink's " savage " ran gallop when Ito likes, es, With a steadying weight upon hie hack for a threc.yeanr-ohl, he wen • ulling doulde. TWaugh he certainly did not vanquish anyth ing very pretentious. his victory still shows that he Is by U.. means to be ilespinnl tor the Derby, as his temper, which gave the greatest concern to his owner, Would Weal to be anything but Incorrigible. 'The Handicap Sweep stakes of 10 wee. each gave the palmier violet and orange cap colours of Mr. Hodgman a turn, and. straoge to say, the talent did not fancy Vial at all, even after his repoctable running at New - market. The lest race of the day, a Slate of 50 wive., pm &Dad the largest field, numbering thirteen ; and the result was a shocking '• hoer" for Gunnel. hemt's party, who were beaten a head, and they hot a race on Tiosdny with the same horse by the sante provoking distance. The winner turned up in lady Valentine, whose pull of nib in the weights Just gave the race to her. The lotting on the course was not of a very re markable character. Vauhan was still N ono es a rack for the Derby at oto 4, while nothing more than 4 to. I was teens( ugahot The Rake, who it was supposed would experience some boatllity lo o n Frlponnier's overthrow the day before. An much as 12 to 1 might have been had about Dragon. and Julius made no advance from 10 to t, which however was taken. nrand Cross was steady at the Male price, and u a matter of volume the three races won by Sir Joseph Hawley brought The Palmer forward, es well as trEstolirnel's easy rktory, gave lir. Saviles horse a fillip. A HANDICAP SD ELPSTAILEs of 10 Wes. each, with 100 added, for 11-yr-oids and upwards. T. Y.C. (10 subs • natyr, by Marayes—blomedia, 3 yre. 7st 1811, a - table; I Mr. llodo an's Confederate, n 3ra, Tat 13111 ,earrhal 81.1. 2 Mr. Saxon's General Sherman, 3 yr, rat 7lh M %Ford hyatt ,funf 3 Three ethers also ran. Betting : 2to 1 ageiliordedenit;:i i•Tiagst Satyr. f. to 1 agst Ammunition, 7 to 1 agst La Sorrentino, and I to 1 agst General Sherman. . _ A of 50 son., for all ages : maiden allowances. T.Y.C. (le entries. , Sir Joseph Hawley's Xl, by General WlEllams—Lanihda, 4 yrs, Oat 71b (Wells) 1 Mr. Goodwin's Sacrharotneter, snood, Vat 10111 ..,Cvstance) 2 Mr. Hamner+ Chivalry, 2 Srrv. INt 10111 Seven others also ran. Bettina : Even on mai dt. iainthte. 5 to 1 agat Sac. cbarooneter, and 7 to 1 eget Poleaxe. A Man: of 200 SOM. for 3.)nokts and upwards penalties and allowances. (O subs). _ , Roquefort, by Ponssiii—Chtelnnati, 3 yrs, wt lllb (ll.Corey; I Baron Rothschlld's TownsUn. 4 yrs, Sat 91h (J. Daley) 2 Mr. headman's Ea.hy, 3 yrs, 7st Peppier) 3 Three others also ran. _ . _ Betting: 6t04 on Roquefort, 1;0 Tounnalin, 7 to 1 eget Stokeley, and 10 to 1 agst &shy. Tun BuN3INOBII.I. STARES of 10 50111. each, with 100 added ; for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Itst 10th : ftlUes, Set 71b , penalties and allow ances. Halt-a-mile. 1.5 81r J. ILiwley's Blue Orono, Bst 711 'Rua - table' 1 Lord Westmoreland's Veda, Bst 710 (Costance) Baron Rothschild's North Marston, Bst 71b (J. Daley) 3 Seven others also ran. BetUng : 6to 4 on Aloe Gown, u to 1 each mat Ltctor, Veda, and Jenny, and 20 to 1 each agat Mint and North Marston. Tut Sot TB WESTERN PLATIt of 100 euva., added to a sweep stakes of 5 nova ench, for 3-yr-olds and upwards; selling and other allowances ; If not to be sold to carry 121 b extra. Swlnley couno CIO at!he.). _ . TALLY-Ho STAKES of f enve. each, with to added, for I.untc: s weight fur age: certain penalties. Two miles. Mr. le. A. Mllbank's comes, awed, lbt 51b,ldr. Thompsonl Mr. J. Ilsllday's Songstress, aged, Itst Slb.. Mr. U. Walker) 2 Sir 12. tholmley's Edgar, syrs, Ilst lir. Spence) 3 Two others also ram Botdag : 2 to I of:Wooing, 4 to 1 ova Motile Falktoo, and. to I aid Boosolrosa. LATEST BETTING ON THE COURSE. _ _ _ 200 to 100 agst Vauban I , to 100 agst Berndt t) 400 to 100 The Nike ft) I .-WEDNISDAT. Mr. bav'lle'strEStournel by Parrnesan—Clalrroyant'sdam, 3 yrs, gat MI, 'not to be sold . . ...... (Custanee: 1 Lord Bt. Vincent's Retribution, 4 vrs (1;3004 get 2 Mr. T. Jenning's Canthleen. 3yrs ',C3OO`, in 1311),Ilibberd) Two others also ran. Betting 3tol on D'EstourneL A HAII7.ICAP SWEEPNTAKIQf 0110 sore. each, 5 ft, with 50 added, for 3-yr-olds and upwards; wieners extra. 114 e Old Mike. (la M111A.) Mr. Ilodgman's Vic', 3m, set 131 b 'Quince) I Mr. Jenning's Sweet Home, 3 yrs, CM 1011) (stainum 2 Sir J. Ilawley's Ganymede, 3yra. cat 6lhl (Peake) 3 Three others also ran. Betting: 3 to 1 agstil;;;i:Oede.4 to 1 each agat Landlord, Jack o'Lantern, and Sweet Home, and 7 to I &gat NMI A PLATE of to nova., for all ages selling allowances. Halt a mile. J2O . entries.) _ _ 113 Y. 10 to I Lit Dragon 'OM 100 to 6 Grand Cross ',o) 20 to 1 Julius (ott; 1000 to SO —. Van Amburgh Mr. (1. Angeles Lady Valentine, 6yrs, Bst 131 b, by nedbury --dam by Weatherbit !Parry! 1 Mr. T. IVaillow's Gordian Knot, 6 yrs, Id tab (Crimahaw) 2 Mr. Duffer, 2 yrs, eat 71b (Jeffrey) 3 _ . _ Ten others also ran . Betting: 5 to 2 eget ilersitan Knot. a to 1 mist Haymarket, 100 to 15 each nest Lady Valentine and KsiEr's Land, 10 to 1 apt Alberta, and 12 to I aget Dufkr. LATEST BETTING ON THE COURSE. DUCHY. 9 to 4 agst Vauban (t'• 10 to 1 aget Julius (t) 4to 1 The Rake (t) 91 to 1 Grand Cross (t} Bto 1 Hermit (of) I) to I The Palmer it) 12 to 1 Dragon (t) It) to 1 lrEstournel tt) THE REFORM LEAGUE. A meeting of the council of the Reform League was held last evening at the offices in Adelphi-terrace. Mr. Beaks, who presided, maul Le stood before them under circumstances which he might fairly look upon with justi fiable satisfaction. He said it was impossible to conceive a more marked contrast than was presented last Monday between the feeble, insulting conduct of the govern ment and the ruling classes and the admirable, orderly, peaceable, self-posaessed, and dignified conduct of the people. It was a great moral triumph —a triumph greater than any language of his could express. Mr. Baxter Langley moved, and Mr. Henwood seconded, the following resolution, which was agreed to :—" That this meeting rejoices in the numerical and peaceable success of the great demonstration in Hyde-park, and especially re joices that the pretended and most insulting fears of the tory party have been shown to be utterly groundless as to the orderly habits of the people, who have abundantly jus tifies' the confidence of this council, and have afforded addi tional proof of their perfect fitness for the franchise, whilst the government have demonstrated in an equally clear manner their unfitness to use the powers entrusted to them." Mr. Cooper proposed, and Mr. Bull seconded the next re solution, which was agreed to—" That this council pro tests, in the strongest manner, against the passing of Mr. Walpole's Royal Parks Bill, and desires to point out to those members of the House of Commons who are not blinded to the dangers of such a course, that the unoonstitutional suppression of the right of the people of London to meet in the park, and to attempt to wake that unlawful which is now admitted to be lawful, will thereby seriously increase the irritation of the people, and endanger the peace of the metropolis." On the motion of Mr. Odgers, seconded by Colonel Dickson, a resolution condemniug the conduct of Mr. Neste, and other professed liberals in the House of Commons, was agreed to. Mr. Guedalla moved, and Mr. Hill seconded, and it was agreed arm 0.n., "That the council of the Reform League earnestly calls upon all Englishmen desiring to uphold the honour and preserve the fair fame of their country, to aid in saving the lives of the patriotic, if misguided and mistaken, men who are now lying in Dublin under sentence of death." The Chairman said them could be but one opinion as to the propriety of the resolution. He had been requested to I prepare a petition to parliament on the subject, and he would have much pleasure in doing so. Mr. J. Baxter I Langley moved. " That this council of the Reform League have learned with the greatest autistic ' tion that the reformers of Sheffield have re solved to make an effort to wipe away from their borough the political disgrace of being utiiirepresenksl by Mr. J. A. Roebuck, and this council urgently advises all tnio friends of progress at once to organise and select a candidate for I the next election who will vindicate their principles in the House of Commons." The resolution was agreed to unani meas. Mr. Mieheson moved, and Mr. Richardson seconded," That this council of the Reform League, at its first meeting after the demonstration in Hyde-park, on Monday, May the 6tb, desires to express in the strongest I manner possible its admiration of the legal ability and un tlinching courage displayel by their president, Mr. Edmond Bailee, M.A., in his conduct of the cause of the people on the question of the right of meet ing for political discussion in the pubic parks, and all questions affecting the right of the people." The resolu tion was carried, as also one expressive of the thanks of the League to The O'Doneghue, M.l'., for his attendance at, and support of, the Hyde-park demonstration. ASSOCIATION OF TRADE PROTECTION SOCIETIES Cr THE UNITED RINGDOR.—The annual meeting of repre sentatives of this Association was held at the Westminster Palace Hotel on Tuesday, and continued yesterday. Re presentatives were present from three London associations, Hull, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leicester : and several societies were represented by letters. The following members of parliament and others were present :—Viscount Galway, Lord F. Caveedish, Lord Amberley, Sir S. M. Pato, Messrs. G. Hodgkinson, T. Barley, C. M. Norwood, W. H. Bar row, S. H. Graves, and G. S. Beecroft ; the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Alderman Sennat, of Man chester, Mr. Councillor Dawbani, of Liverpool, Mr. G. T. Batheyte, kc. The secretary reed the report, which referred to a number of measures adopted by or now before parliament, including the bills referring to bankruptcy, judgment debtors, debts recovering (Scotland), auctions, bank shares, turnpike trusts, rail way securities, bills of sale, kc., also the assimilation and codification of the commercial laws of the United King dom, km The inquiries made during the year, 75,000 ; the debts applied for, over 60,000 cases ; and the anionnt re ceived, over 200,000/. The Lord Provost Chambers was elected president; Mr. R. Wells, vice-president; Mr. Coun cillor Dawbarn. treasurer; Mr. Robert Mellon (of Notting ham), secretary ; Messrs. Itassington, Pocock, Bath gate, Hawkins, and Hardwick, committee. A report of an interview with the Attorney-General with reference to several bills was read. The Bankruptcy Bill was discussed, and the distinctions between trades and non trades were strongly condemned. It was considered de sirable that during the seven days allowed a bankrupt to dispute adjudication, the provisional trustee should be in possession of the estate. The place of meeting of creditors, it was thought, ought not to be confined to public courts ; that certain provisions should bo made where there is real estate in Scotland; that work. men ought to be entitled to four weeks' wages and not to 40s. merely ; that it was unnecessary to tax bills of costs where not required by the inspectors, and then it should be by the taxing master in London ; that clauses should be introduced, to include the winding up of the estates of deceased insolvents. A majority of the re presentatives approved of the continuance for a limited time of the commissioners and of the bill as regards the Court of Appeal ; most of the other general features of the bill were disc ussed and approved. Upon the Judg ment Debtors Bill it was considered desirable that the writ of espies should in the same way as the warrant run in any part of England; that the time and pub licity required in executions over 50/. should apply to amounts of 20/. and upwards; but it being reputed that other sections would be introduced into the bill, its further consideration was deferred. Various resolutions were adopted referring to the organisation, internal workings, and extension of the associations both at home and abroad, sad for endeavouring to revue the adoption by the govern ment of the views above indicated. YORK SPRING MEETING—WensrsoAI. The and for the concluding day of the Spring Meeting on the Knuesmire contained no fewer than eight (ferns, inclusive of a match, which, as the sequel will show, proved the most " sensa tional" affair of the week. The w euthee wan again beautifully line, but the attendance was not so large se on the opening day. spert commenced at 1 o'clock a Rh a match for a "pour' a side between Tattler and Vulcan, which WWI originally fixed for the last day of the Doncuter Spring Meeting, but which for some unexplained cause wis changed to the but day of York ; but it would have been better bail It been omitted from tire programme altogether. Morris rode Vulcan, who was installed the far inirlte, and several of the "talent" were at n loss to understand why it should have been so when Tattler was known to be se much better. A well-known Yorkshire captain backed Tattler for • hundred, but before the race he was told by the owner of the home that Vulcan would win, but knowing that Tattler was the better of the pair he stood It out. Vulcan was first off, but the non-favourite was clue at his heels to the tuns ititofthe straight, when Porteoes dhe rider of Tattler; took a determined pull at his hone, and even then was not able to prevent him from get ting up to the neck of the favourite, who was almost dead settled at the distance. When Porteous saw his opponent In difficulties he took • most Impudent and palpable pulitut Tattier, and even tually succeeded in making his Ivor e hose, who might have won by any number of lengths. of mina be was greeted with a perfect dorm of blues and groans, and as he entered the enclosure several hate were thrown at him, and hail any other more dangerous missiles been available he would have fared very badly. He was afraid to dismount till several policemen surrounded him and escorted him inside. He remained there fur upwards of an hour, and his master, Mr. Reynard, who lives at Beverley, quitted the ring as soon as possible. A meeting of the stewanis was held on the subject of the race t 6 when, after hearing evidence, the raw was referred to the Jockey Club. The other nem, particutars of which there is not time now to go into, will be found recorded below, &swell as a return of the batting on the Derby. MATCH: 50 sou. One mile. Mr. C. Green's Vulcan, Thunderbolt—Alieruns, S yrs, 8•4 1011a' (Morris; 1 Mr. C. Reynard's Tattler, 3 jrs, est 101 h.. ..... .iPorteuis; 2 letting: i tu 2 on Vulaus. THE EOLINT4 STAIMI of 10 soya. each, h ft, with 50 added for and 3-yr-olds ; penalties and allowances. T. I.C. (5 furlongs 44 yank) !IT mho.) . . . . . C:aptald llawksley's Ilisrmsrek, by Weatherbit —Miss Ames, 3 yrs, 9st Lib Joe. 7lb ex.) (Loges) 1 Yr. Jackson's Brother to Bivouac, 2 yrs, 7st bib Inc. Sib ex.' Mr. I.lllby's Percussion, 2 yrs, tat 111 b.... .. . .... ;Walker; 3 Bi Betting ua 2 to 1 on Bismarck. and 5 to 2 apt Brother to voc. Tug Los nksitor.oton (TP, swine 100 goys. added to a han dicap sweepstakes of 6 soya each. for Syr-obis and upwards ; sinners extra ; second to receive 1.4)% A. T. Y.C. (27 subs., Mr. H. Porter's The Skipper, by Orett—Tree Sian, 3 yts, ist 21b (Slordasi: 1 Mr. Masteruian's Honesty. 4 yrs, Sat Slh (Carroll 2 Mr. J. Scott's Curs, 4 yrs, tat Mb (Walker) 3 Eight other also ran. Setting: to 1 apt Skipper. 4to 1 agst Donrobin, and 6to 1 each sot Honesty and Skylark. _ _ Tax - Trim STA eits ot 6 iora cads, with 50 added, for 2-yr-olds, colts, est bib; Allies and geldings, fist Ulb; selling allowances. Hall a mile. 11.r.VCi. BenceCs Bliss, by lgooraints—Black -eyed Susan, by Foogb.s-Ballugh iLSO, Ist 131b..21. llordso) Mr. Darle3's Mother Neaskuu rC 0.. Tat Olb .. Cameron; 2 btr C. Legard's Issb , l (LSO), Tat rlb ;Butler) S . Twu others also ran. Betting: 6 to 4 apt - 841 - 84. ato 1 Ygsi iodate:id, and 5 to 1 each sett Mother 2inambiun and Isabel.. _ _ TFIR CONSOLATION SCRAMBLZ of 30 Bova each, added to a handicap sweepstakes of 5 sons. each, for all ages ; second to save his stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr. J. Scott's Cora, by Leamington—Cyprisum, 4 yrs, est 111 b (Butler) 1 Lord Westmorland's Crown Prince, 4 yrs, Sit 51b (Mates) 2 Mr. Jackson's Iby Young If elbourno—Dorallce, 3 yrs, Set fib (Cameron) 3 Two others also ran. Betting: 75 to 40 on Crown Prince, ti to 1 agst Lytham, and 100 to 15 aust Cora. THI FLYING Dt TrilMANn HANDICAP Of 100 Bova, added to a sweepstakes of 15 ROM each, 10 ft. and 5 only if declared: Min uets extra second to save his stake. (Me mile and a quarter. (37 subs, 16 of whom pay 5 sore each.) Mr. Johnstone's Tpsedale, by Warlock—Queen of Tyne, 3 )n, bet 41b (Cameron) 1 Lord Westmorland's The Rock, S yrs, est fills ....(Builer) 2 Major Slap> Roles Rod Fait b yrs, 74 ISib.. (J. Roooden) 3 Two others also raa. Rabbit Trap, S yrs, tot 1;17, ras weighed for by Walker, but the horse duet go holtinithefore stating and throwing his Jockey, he & to the post. betting : 5 tot east Cutanet, g Raglan, 6 to 1 alit Tyndale. and ii to I aw't the Rock. Tint errs Pt ask & r 0 .ors., adde d a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. ; Syr-olds Hat ; roar. got Nb : fire, 94 • eta and aged. 9st bib; the ethnim to be sold ; selling and other klowanom T. Y.C. Mr. R. Chilton's Gainers, 3 yrs, bat Illb (carried let 121 in (Craddock) 1 Mr. Parley's Applecrces. 4 yrs, Set 131 b 'Molds& S Mr. Watson's Roderick Random, 6 yrs, 7st nib (Martin) S Three others also ran._ _ ... . . _ Betting: 3to 1 eaLitaistiiiicrooo . and lon. and 4to 1 Agit indorkk gondola. BETTING AT MANCI DEI 2 to I agst Vau?an ;off, t -.- 9 to al 9to 2 The Rake (I a _ _ , off) 6 to 1 Hermit A 1) DONCASTER SPRING MEETINO,Firner.. THE JUVENILE STAKES of 5 BOVA. each, with 40 added, for :-yr-ohla, volts, Sit I(db llies, bat alh. Half a mite- THE CoItPoILATION STAKMI of 5 sou. each, with 40 added , might for age. Rod Houseln... PICVRRY Wraces Handicap', of S mom each, with 2 added. Red House to. _ _ -7 1'itlt CtrifiMBSl4firs CI au SOPA cacn, n ft; for 2-yr-olds colts, Net duds; fillies, Nst 51b; a winner before startlng, gib extra. Half a mile. , 5 subs. —ffrimstone :brotherto Verulam", Cluinson. ;Under the Rase, Retirement, Ran de Vie. Tug SEWING ROWE STAKES of 5 sows. each, with 50 added: widener .4 4f 7' t ; sore. enBg4l62lbu'r fillies 3 " l7, d : g t e l i st n e l Or of allo w ;71 1 0 3 11, 1li w ' s a , :Mc thrice, or of 300 *ors., 71b extra : malder43-yr-olds that have started twice and never won, allowed 51b : maiden 2-yr olds ditto, if they have started twice, allowed fib; second to save 'take. Red * Rouse In. i 23 subs.; Ago Age Age Retirement Offering ..... .... 2 brother to RI- 2 Apollo's Temple S Stella 2 von= 2 Albatross 2 17th' Canoe Ithenarck 3 litinitbitor Prince of Orange 2 Chanson Wheatley Rocks.. S cby Wild Raven Privilege Fort-a-guol TAP. CHESTERPIELD HANDICAP of 100 seas., added to a sweep stakes of 5 sovi. each, 2ft ; winners of any race value 50 sous after April 20, at noon, 71b : twice, or of 100 sous., 1011, extra . second to receive 17 soya One mile. In subs.) Age at lb Age at lb Skylark Honesty doe 714 ex.) 4 a 10 Paxton Janitor (lac 101 b ex.) 4 6 0 The Skipper Czar. ....._ . _ . Relinhurgh 5 712 Salimanca 3 611 Rana S Paola% 4 7 9 Cora Holstoin Repulse Mina Williams f 'omus a 7 6 Duchene of York .... S 5 7 CRICKET. ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN V. Sure= OP TRINITY COUPON, 04 MUDGE. —Th IP match was brought to a conclusion yesterday. On Tuesday evening, after the despatch of our parcel, Mr. Warner increased his score to P. beautifully manipulated. and with Mr. Hood 32,, both remained In when the stumps were drawn for the d►y. The Trinity men combated the bowling ad mirably, a n d made something more than a respectable Innings, after an up-hill light. They placed on record 284 runs against the fine bowling and close fielding of the Eleven, which left the latter 164 to get to win. Messrs. Hood and Absolom both played admirable innings. Upon the Eleven resuming the batting, Tinley obtained 23 cleverly, but the onus ceded upon Carpenter slid Parr, the captains of the AL England and United Elevens. Parr realised several of his favourite leg hits, whilst the United her wax In such fine defensive form that his wicket was abso lutely impregnable, and his hitting severe. As the time for drawing stumps approached the excitement became intense, there being only four runs to get In as many minutes. Carpenter, however, made the winning hit, and the Eleven won this tine match by Me wickets. WORKING-MEN'S EXCURSIONS TO PARIS.—Last evening a numerously attended meeting of the artisans of the metropolis was held at the Whittington Club for the purpose of hearing an explanation of the arrangements made by the Metropolitan District Association of Working men's Clubs and Institutes for organizing English working men's excursions to the Paris Exhibition ; Mr. A. H. Layard, 111. P., the president, occupied the chair. He said the working men would be sent in four batches, and he would have much pleasure in accompanying the first batch, which would go on the 4th of June, and would consist of 200 young men. He had received a letter from Mr. Cole, who had made arrangements with the French authori ties for making the visit of the English working men enjoyable and profitable, and he hoped that a large number of artisans would avail themselves of the oppor tunity which would be afforded. Mr. H. Pratt entered into the details of the arrangements, which he, on the part of the association, had made for the reception of English working men in Paris. He said the French authorities bad organized a working man's restaurant, in which a meat breakfast, including wine or coffee, would be provided at about Is., and a dinner at about Is. 3d. An arrangement had been also made with Mr. Cook for the reception of those of the working men who wished to avail themselves of it. The entire cost for each individual was estimated at 3/. Mr. Ayrton, M.P., and others addressed the meeting, and resolutions in furtherance of its object having been proposed and adopted, the proceedings terminated. MR. RUSKIN AND MR. THOS. CAItLYLE.—Ina letter which Mr. Ruskin has addressed to an at tisan correspondent in the north, dated April 27, we read :—" On Thursday evening last, as I told you, kwas with Mr. Carlyle ; and he was speaking of the differences in good or evil between the coast of the Mediterranean in winter and the Thames shore in spring. And the one great difference which be felt bitterly was not in cloud or cold, but in the different temper of the people about him. For the peasantry of Mentone (where ho lived all this last winter) were gentle and modest and kind ; and he could walk alone, far smog the hills, and meet with nothing but quiet human courtesy, and rendering of such simple respect as to an old man is both due and comforting. But in the streets of Chelsea, and of the whole district of London round it, from the park to the outer country (sonic twelve or fifteen miles of disorganised, foul, sinful, and most wretched life), he now cannot walk without being insulted, chiefly because he is a gray, old man, and also because he is cleanly dressed—these two conditions of him being wholly hostile, as the mob of the street feel, to their own in stincts, and so far as they appear to claim some kind of reverence and recognition of betterneas, to be instantly crushed and jeered out of their way. And this temper of the London populace has been, he said, • steadily on the increase for these last twenty yearn, so that now the streets have become nearly impassable to him, riding or and be must either get through the quietest be w catt i i n ii I to the park, or be fain to walk his rounds under the night, when it cannot be manifest to the public provo cation, either that he is old, or has a whole coat on." THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S VISIT TO INDIA. The TimeA of India of the 13th April mays :—" We have had other royal princes in this country, but not yet one of our own blood royal. Now that the union between India and the crown has been accomplished, it, cannot be too complete. The bonds cannot be too securely riveted. There is a feeling of affection and reverence, vague but strong, among the natives of India especially the higher clauses, for Queen Victoria and her family; and we have no doubt that the appearance amongst us of , one of her Majesty's sons would evoke the moat enthusiastic demon strations of loyalty. We have no doubt that people would come from afar to do honour to him, and that his pro gress through the country would be something of a triumphal one. And if the Duke of Edinburgh is to collie amongst us at all, he must not come as a mere traveller or sportsman; under an assumed name. If there is to be the risk of the visit, it is right to demand that the empire shall have the benefit of it. That a royal visit of this kind would have a good effect—that it would tend to cement the union of the two countries—is not to be doubted. We do not know any other objection to it than that the climate is supposed to be un healthy, and that fever or cholera might fasten itself with fury upon the royal visitor. But if a prince of the blood royal can come here for the sake of amusement, without regard for the possible consequences, he can come here also for the sake of conferring benefits on the state. If then there be truth in the story of the con tomplited visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to Bombay, we trust that in the sequel it will turn out to be true, and not merely in the limited sense of his coming on a hunting expedition. The Duke of Edinburgh may do something inuch better among us than slaughter tigers and bears. We may not, probably, live to see the day when A royal wines will rule in this codntry as viceroy of India; but our children nosy see • Queen's grandson or. a king's son occupying the vice regal throne. We do not purpose now to discuss the ques tion whichtbismoreremoteprospectsaggests. Itissatbeient to consider that which is nearer at hand. We repeat that if one of the Queen's sons conies amongst us, we trust that there will be no effort made to preserve the private cha racter of the visit. Of the incognito we need say nothing, for that in India must fail. If the Duke of Edinburgh should visit this, the most magnificent of all the dependen cies of the British empire, all India will be eager to do him homage. It might for him be rather dreary work to be lionised—to be. lead about by the Governor-General, to be exhibited at a aeries of durbari, and to hear his Excellency lecture the princes mind chiefs of India who would press forward to offer their respects to the son of the Queen. But if his royal highness should complain of this, we are afraid that we must remind him of the old corn- monplace, that high station has its duties and respon- I sibildirs as well as its privileges and immunities. He may take his holidays like' the rest of Sa. He need not " sit up company" during the whole of his visit. If he likes the bears and tigers better than Sir John Lawrence, and the jungle better than the durbar tent, we would let him•devote a fair share of his time to these more exhilarating pursuits and engagements. But we are afraid that he must make up his mind to be " on duty," as the Queen's son, during some pint of his visit, if he ever should honour us with his presence. And it would be better, perhaps, that this should be welloonaidered before ho starts on his journey. It would not be expedient that his visit should be an impromptu one. It ought to be of such a character that it shall be regarded as an intentional compliment to the princes and people of India—a manifestation of the interest taken by her Majesty in her Indian subjects ; and, moreover, be should go among them done ferret, and depart leaving behind him many cherished mementoes of his visit, to be heir-loans in our great families." Lab, Intriltsence. COURT OF EXCHEQUER.—MAY 8. Sittings in Banco.—(Before the Lord Chief Baron and Barons Martin, Bramwell, am! ChannelL) atabE J. BLADE. Mr. Coleridge concluded his argument on behalf of the defendant about midday. He submitted that the pre sumption was in favour of the legitimacy of the defendant ; in favour of the marriage at St. George's, Hanover-square, in 1833, followed by the birth o f c hild r en ; and also in favour of the non-commission of guilt by the parties to .that marriage. These presumptions the Solicitor-General had to get over, and by proving that the Milan m;.niage in 1+25 was a good marriage according to the Austrian law. This he had failed to do, because it was clear from the evidence that there had been no residence of six weeks, as required by the Austrian code, nor a due publi cation of the banns. Further, the defendant said that the Milan marriage was bad because it had not been performed by the proper curator animarum, and that by thecode the defendant possessed that kind of interest which would enable him to question the validity of that marriage in an Austrian court of law. Having apologised to their lord ships for having occupied so much time, he said he had felt it his du to enter into ths case at considerable length, and expressed a hope that their decision would be in favour of the honour of the wife of the late Sir Frederick Slade and the legitimacy of their children. . . . . . . The - SoliciCor-General in rising to reply observed that he was to a great extent responsible for the form in which the case came before the court, believing that it afforded the best chance of the litigation being settled in a satisfac tory wanner. The Lord Chief Baron said that next to an amicable arrangement between the parties he thought this was the beat course which could have been adopted. The Solicitor-General then proceeded with his reply, but had only gone a short way in it when, shortly after one o'clock, according to a previous arrangement, the case was postponed until to-morrow (Thursday). CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. (Before Mr. Justice Blackburn.) .SVepheis Samuel Wake , a respectable-looking man, sur rendered to take his trial upon a charge of having feloniously and unlawfully set fire to his dwelling-house with intent to injure and also with intent to defraud the Western Insurance Company. A great many witnesses were examined on behalf of the prisoner. The effect of the testimony given by them ap peared to be, that on the night of the lire the prisoner and his wife were observed standing upon a wall at the back of the home in their night dress, and the latter shrieking for help, and it was represented that they escaped by means of a ladder which was placed against the wall by some of the persons who were present. It appeared, however, in crofts-examination, that although the prisoner's wife was undressed, she appeared to have all her clothes close by, as her gown and under garments were all thrown down before she herself descended the ladder. Evidence was also given that there was a great stock of property in the shop immediately before the fins, and that a portion of it consisted of clocks, watches, and jewellery, and, as one of the witnesses said, " the shop could not be no fuller " than it was two or three dap before the fire. Evidence was also given that in September, DM, a pawnbroker and silversmith at Plymouth had supplied the prisoner with geode to the amount of 350 f., and that he paid him for the whole of these goods except one small paroeL . The witness who was called to prove this fact stated, however, in cross-examination, that he had, on a former occasion, supplied a large quantity of goods when he kept a shop at Poplar, and that a fire took place almost immediately afterward s, and the whole of those goods were destroyed, and he was paid for theta by the insurance office. It was also proved that during the month of September a considerable quantity of oilcloth and painted table covers were supplied to the prisoner. In addition to the evidence as to the purchase of the articles above mentioned, it was proved that during the game month a jeweller in Clerkenweil supplied the prisoner with articles of jewellery to the amount of nearly 100 f. Some of the witnesses who were examined on behalf of the prisoner did not appear to answer the questions that were lint to them in a very satisfactory manner, and it was elicited from one of them that be bad heard that, in addi tion to the fire at present under inquiry, and the one that took place at Poplar, a third fire took place at a house iu which he resided at Stepney. . . . . At this stage of the wee the trial was adjourned, and the jury, as is usual in cases of felony, were taken to the London Coffee-house in charge of the of of the court. (Before the Common Serjeant.) Darid Mad, a stalwart fellow, 34 years of age, was indicted for being oonccnied, with two others not in custody, in • robbery with violence on John Selwyn, on April 2.4.lfiat. . . . . . . .111 r. Lilley conducted the prosecution, end the testimony of the prosecutor, a small tiehmonger, living in Pleasant place, Gray's-inn-ro.td, corroborated by Police Sergeant Swinbone, 19, fully established the case against the prisoner. The prisoner declared that he was wholly innocent of the charge against him, and declared that be was well known to the whole of the City police, and he defied them to prove that he had ever put his hand into the locket of any man, woman, or child that ever was born. The jury, after a brief deliberation, returned a verdict of - M. Lille', as counsel for the prosecution, said he had to inform the court that the prisoner had stated truly that be was well known to the City police, and to prove his truthfulness in that respect he (Mr. Lilley) would call one of the chief and most intelligent officers of that body— he meant Chief Warder George Agar, of Holloway prison. Mr. Agar was sworn, and proved that he had known the prisoner since the year 11 4- a up to the present time, and that during that period be had been convicted no less than 54 times. These convictions included four terms for being found in dwelling-Louses with intent to commit a felony, four terms for being in unlawful possession of stolen goods, twice for wilful damage, 19 times for assaults upon the police, twice for an indecency, and 21 times fur being drunk and riotous. The Common Serjeant said it would he useless to offer any counsel to such a man, who seemed to luxuriate in a residence in prison. The sentence wee that he be kept in penal servitude for the term of ten years. The prisoner. who violently I leclared he was the victim of police persecution. was then removed. SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A PASSENGER TRAIN. On Tuesday afternoon an accident of • serious character, but fortunately unattended by loss of life, happened on the Severn Valley Railway, between Shrewsbury and Worcester. The ordinary train left the latter town on the down journey shortly after two o'clock, and when nearing Bridgnorth, the engine suddenly left the line, dragging with it the two leading carriages. After travel ling for about one hundred yards, tearing up the rails for that distance, the engine fell over on its side, and so came to • standstilL The two leading carriages also fell over, but the rest of the train, consisting of two car riages and the guard's van, kept the rails. It fortunately happened that the great bulk of the passengers had seated themselves in the last two carriages, only four being in those which were overturned , and of these only one, • lady from llroseley, received any injury more serious than a severe shaking and a few scratches. The driver of the engine escaped unhurt, having succeeded in gaining the upper side of the engine before it fell over ; but the stoker, over whom the engine fell, received some injury to his beck. The comparatively slight injury resulting from the accident may be attributed to the fact that the train having just left a station was travelling very slowly. It is suppoeed that the accident arose from the loose state of the rails, which were in process of "lifting" at the time when the train passed over the section. The Severn Valley Railway is a single line, and is worked by the Great Western Company. ROY AL ORTHONEDIC HOSPITAL —The anniver sary of this excellent charity, which has been established for the medal treatment of clubfoot, spinal, and other deformities, was kept yesterday at the Albion Hotel, Aldersgate-street. The report presented to the patrons of the institution was of a very gratifying character. The opening of • new ward for the accommodation of fifty new patients has led to a considerable increase of expenditure. On the other hand, the income for the year has also been exceptionally augmented—by another munificent gift of 500 f, from the Marquis of Wes maister. The receipts likewise have included a sum of 2-501. contributed by Mr. Layton, of Suffolk -lane, from funds placed at his disposal for charitable purposes, and 306/. 17a Sd. legacy and in terest under the will of the late Mrs. Morgan, of Chelten ham. Hence the income has been more than adequate to meet the expenses of the year ; the income having been 3,05 W. Is. tid., end the expenses 2,87 M. 19a. sd. The number of patients admitted during the past year has been 2,1441, being 102 more titan during the preceding year, and increasing the total number admitted since the opening of the hospital to 39,014. There are still, however, ninety eight applicants waiting their tens for admission as in patients, who cannot be successfully treated unless they ere received into the wards. SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN ANTI MARINERS' ROYAL Bmitivoi.mcr Socierv.—The twenty•eighth annual meeting of this institution, established under the autho rity of the legislature to represent the charity of the British public to shipwrecked sailors of all tins mist upon the coasts of the United Kingdom, wu held atWillis's Rooms yesterday; Admiral the a n of Shrewsbury and i Talbot, n the unavoidable abler°, of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough, president of the society, in the chair. THE BOMBAY (11F.AVY)IPLAILS.—GIBRALTAR, MAY 7.—The Ceylon leaves at 7 p.m. for Southampton, where she may be expected on the 12th inst. HEALTH RESTORED BY Du BAHRY's FOOD TO THE HimLim nerves, lungs, and liver of old and young, curing dyspepidis (indigestion', constipation, Mantua, acidity, head ache, hysteria, palpitation, eleeplemueot, dehility waiting, co , asthma, fevers, consumption, low spirits, 00,000 annual curs% which had resisted all medicines, including that of his Holiness the Pope.—Tnta, at 12.1 d. ; lib : 121 K, 225.. gab., 401.—Itu Barry and Co., 77, t-street, London; also at Fortnum and Mason's; and at 61, racoehurch•stroet 4, Cheapaide 83 and 150. Oxfordatrut ; sad all grocers and chemota—(Adverillaseat. SAKI an, Jettittir2. ADMIRALTY, MAY 7.—APPOINIMENTS.—Maateee Assistant H. Baynham, to the Phctbs. Midahipmen L. E. Stuart, to the Malacca ; F. H. John. Eton, to the Achilles. Naval Cadets W. C. Atherton, to the Caledonia ; R. A. Dobree and W. A. Elliot, to the Phrobe. Naval Cadet (nominated) R. 0. C. Seedy. ADMIRALTY, MA'. 8. APPOINTMENT/L—Sub- Lieutenants K Fenting, to the Dryad ; H. Garbett, to tho Rodney ; H. Godfrey, to the Chameleon ; L. Goodrich, to the Lord Clyde. Master's Assistant W. H. Wyllie, to the Dee. Second Masters J. N. Compton, to the Rodney (additional), for disposal ; W. King (additional), to the Boseawen, for service in the Ferret. Surgeons Dr. Adam R. Messer, to the Melville Hospital Ship, at Hoag Kong, as surgeon and medical storekeeper; G. R. Newton, to the Perseus. Midshipmen H. Batoheler, to the Dryad; H. Treffrey, K I. Murdoch, H. L. F. Boyle, and It. Hog. gan, to the Rodney ; H. Outfield, to the Chameleon. Naval Cadets—C. P. Jennings, to the Rodney : F. Lang. ton, to the Caledonia.• Second Class Assistant Engineer W. F. Cole, to the Pht:be. PORTSMOUTH, MAT 8. I"The Shannon, hired sailing transport, arrived at Spithead this afternoon from Calcutta, with military inva• lids and timeexpired men. MARKETS. TALLOW.—WITINWDAY EVILIcING.—The market tram Mat to. day. Spot, 41$. ; June, 434. ed. : October to December, 441. to 445. 3d. Deliverko to bat evening, 349 casks; /annals. 282 auks. LEATHER—The !collier market during the paid month has shown but Mtn, animation, and the transactions have not amounted to an average of the season of the year . but the sup plies generally have not been In exeess of the demand, to that the stocks 6n the aggregate are nut increased, and prices et most ar ticks have been supported. An almost universal quietness has pervaded beeriness, promoted to some extent by the uncertainty that the prospect of war on the Continent Imparted to many commercial relation , : but as there is now good reason to hope that this calamity will be averted, It may be expected that more confidence will eenenslly be melt, and that the leather trade, in common with other trades, will assume its wonted activity. A little impro%ement has been exp er ien ced cai during the last week in the demand, but without any in prices. The market for raw goods has laun quiet. The imports and the sales have both been on an unusually limited scale. Only one public hide sale was held in April, at which full prices were realised. The Mocks of all Articles are small. At Leadanhall yesterday the supply of fresh leather was not large. There was a general, but not an extensive, husineta done at former prices.—(Yiem the Circular of Messrs. T. J. and T. Powell, dated May to.) COITON.—UVIRPOOL. MAT S.— Our market in much !leather, without quotable change In prim. Estimatod sale. t0..1.1y 1%000 halm, including 4,000 speculation and export. 8,000 American 9N. to 191 • 200 Forum, do. 104 d. to 16d. ; 12.1. to 134 d. ; 100 111aerio and Bahia, 1144. to 12.1.. 700 pan. 124 d. to 51d. , 5,770 Murat, Old. to 10fd. ; Bengal, Mode, fto.• Bid. to 1 304. ; IWO Peru, 111 d. to 1.124. rair Dholleraik 91d. ; fair Oomrawuttee, Oid.; fak Broach, ; fair Bruns!, 71d. ; fair Rgyptian, 14d.. fair Pennant, 121 d. ; eniddlindßoweds, 110.; middling Orleans. llid. eoRN.—BosToN, MAY B.—A mall sappl► of wheat : the mar ket slow, at last week's rates. Beans and oat► la. higher. Wheat, red, 631. to whi. ; white, 704. Been', 465. to 408. 24a. to 200. 4L4SOOIV, MAT B.—This day's market was rather thinly at tended, and business limited, at last week's quotations, which repeated for all articles ; holders not priming sales, pre ferring to wait a return of demand. CATTLE—MrrHALL, MAT &—Trade was slack to-day, and some things remained unsold. Hutton made from Y. 44. to . lamb, is. to ; pork, Ss. 4d. to 4 lid. per stone d gibe., sinking the offal OALE—LOIIIIOIf, MAT 8 —Holywell Main, 16e. Gl, : Wed Hartley, 17s. Gl.: Walls End Wherncllffe, la. Dd.. Walls 2nd Hettou, IS. 6d.: Walls End Helton Lyons, lac 7d.: Walla End Tunetell, 10s. ad. ; Walls End Haugh Hall, 17e.—Ships a$ market, 12; add, 12. TRAFFIC RETITRNS. Miles Pal- Men. Total, Told. RAILWAY& open. wingers. ehandlae. 1867. 1961 Week ending Starch 3. Great ludian Peninsula 8441 6,783 35,979 42,702 34,776 Week ending March 4. Northern of Melons Ayrea 19 - - Week eliding March 9. 11actraa-B. , nth West Line. 491 - - North West Line. 163 - - Wcek ending April 16. S.AustriaoLomberdy&C.L truth Austrian LineL 1091 10,046 30,424 40,470 41,503 cg r Ve l neti y an (i lt l e w s7 ! ' l4Ol 18,448 23',421 41,859 38,864 Week ending May 3. Limerick and Innis Limerick and Flues Waterton! and Kilkenny Bl 103 373 471 Waterford and Limerick Week ending May 4. Pembroke and Tenby 27 - - 273 Week ending Slay 5. Cornwall Great Northern Leneaddre and Yorkshire. 403 18,845 27,355 46.200 46,168 London, Chatham, & Dover & Met. Ex. & Brandies . 138 9.983 1,498 11,431 9,682 Metro. Bs of LC. &D l.ll 2,442 243 2,706 1,496 London and South Western - 19,210 8,131 27.441 - Slancheater.Soathlunction, and Altrinoham - 1,238 415 KW Midland PO 17,660 •311,276 60,148 49.761 718 735 7,472 Cal 2,155 Loot 1.E61 1 11111 . . North StafordahlreilLike.) SGS 9,779 B,CIT South Devon Week euchne May 6. Loudon le North Westeru 13191 69,967 66,859 129,619 121,012 • Easter Week. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND. The following gentlemen having undergone the necessary examinations for the diploma were admitted members of the college at a meeting of the court of examiners on the sth inst. viz. : Messrs. David Owen Fountains, Stoke Hammond, Bucks ; John Greaves Wiseman, Ozzett, York shire ; Henry Cheesman, Lewes, Sussex ; Louis Charles Achille Caere , Bath ; Matthew Owen Coleman, &whiten; end George Stoke% LR.C . P. Load . and Minh., and L.S.A. Hobart Town, students of G uy's Hospital. Alfred Steward, Wolverhampton ; Joseph Wharton, Oldham ; and Charles Orindrud , Liverpool, of the Manchester School. Edwin Woodward, Birmingham, and James Brown, Dudley Port, of the Birmingham SchooL Henry Came, Boxmoor, and John James Swindell, Finchley, of the Middlesex Hospital. Henry Widenham Manneell, M.B. Trin. Coll. Dub., Dublin ; Alexander Paull Bridgend, Glamorganahire, of King's College. Samuel Edwin Solly, Savile-row, of St. Thomas' Hospital: and Thomas Richardson Loy, L.S.A., Stokesley, York shire, of University College. - - Old Governor gmith, as he was called, the 62st Governor of Texas, had at one time to send an official despatch to New Orleans, and having nothing in the shape of an official seal, be improvised one by cutting from hie old overcoat a five-pointed brass button. Thu impression of the button was considered at New Orleans to reprtseat a star, and the state of Texas has always been called the "Lone Star "is oonsequence.—Aisaerioare paper. CRYSTAL PALkei. OXIS Bnn. ue Di WEDRESDAY, MAY B.—Achnissioas un payment, 4,:144; ditto by season tickets, 3,161 ; total visitors, 7,505. [Advertimement.l—HoLLowAY's OINTMENT AND PlLL.—Dngerous Diseases —How many life-long maladies spring Iron, neglecting trifling symptoms. The pimple, readily curable in the merry. becomes, through carelessness, the irre mediable torment of after life. 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PLEWB.—May 0, at Angell-park, Britian, the 'mire of E. rker, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. COWAN—HANCOCK.—May G. at Mount Rohm. Porto lalln, the Rev. F. Rowbottorn, W. Cowan, Esq., of Linburn. LLD. J. P. county of Mid Joanna to Lllaitheth Mary, daughter ~f J. Hancock. Eng., Grantham. Lincolnshire. NEWMAN —WARNIEJL —lbw 7, at Sal...nubs Church, near sld mouth. South Devoe, by the Rev. J. A. Morahead, Arthur Charles, son of the late Very Rev. W. A. Newman, D law Dean of Cape Town , to Alice Lee, daughter of the late 11. B. Warner, Rag., of klarvelston, West Meath, Ireland. DEATHS. CLOID. — My 6, Bona* the wife of H. Clold, Esq., Tredeira' square, London. COX.—May 6, at Gkueester-creaccut, Hyde-park, Wm. eels Esq., aged 74. CIIANDLEK.—May 7, at Cheater-place, Kennington, W. 0 - Chandler. h.q., wed 7b. SEDGEX. —May 6, at the Old Rectory-house, Stone, Dear Ds& ford, Kent, J. S. /*diger, aged CS. TKOITE}L—IIay 6, In London, C. Trotter, Dq., aged 45. 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