The Express. — London, England, 1867-03-14 00:00:00

, PECE le r •: 7 414111 f t - ' -e1:-("' - ..: -- e"V• "/' • • ; . . yt~~,` = ir- No. 6,429.] LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK and PHILA. .114 sTRAMAIIIP COMPANY.—IMMAN LINK I.y:owe the United states Malls. wmpAny s full powered Steamers will be dispatched se PROM LIVERPOOL to NKW YORK: CITY IW NI %Nell ENT LR, Saturday, March Ift. i Wednesday. klatch 20. 1,1 \ltt ROIL sAturdm, March ES. tilt tit AYYWEKP, Wednesday, March 27. And *very Wednesday and Saturday. wen painte by the mail steamers sailing every Wednesday, 17, sod 21 guineas, according to the accommodation. nestard passage Includes a fun supply of cooked provisions. for Canada and the United Mates booked through on advantageous terms.—For further particulars apply to tfiLLIAM IN MAN, 22, n ateratreet, Liverpool: and to KIVU sal MACEY. U. Ring WW.lam-street. London. pIITEAM to NEW YORIC.—IINITED STATES WU MAIL LINK —Tim magnificent stammers of the New York aid Havre Steam Ship eorupany will Mare Havre and Falmouth soh passengers and multi once a fortnight, as under. These admen are unconfined for their passenger accommotiation, and the escelleure of their cuisine. Yrossllavre. From lialmouth. Anse Missistippl 'Wednesday, April 3 /Thursday, April 4 Mos wedamitay, April 17 Thursday, April 18 Merrimac Wednesday, May 1 Thursday, May 3 Through fares from Loudon. £25 dad-class. and AM second clasa—Far further particulars apply to JAMES A. WOTTON, Havre. vairamcm, BANK, and Co., Farb • G. C. and R. W. FOX and Co.. Falmouth; or R. STAGY sad Co., 146, Clamapidda. QTEA3I to STOCKHOLM, calling at Copenhagen 1,3 ant °poi water. —The well•known Screw ateamer twsti captain J SMITH. SOO km; will be deap•tched with G0 ,,, 14 tad hiss. nacre for the above port in a few dam —Fur freight at onstage apply at CRAPLLN'S Unlyenal IM6.•e. W.C., arks PHI!. ai W , IIItAVLIA. PIIILLIPPS and Co.. Si Dtuutan's name, EX. BANK of AUSTR.kLASLt (incorporated 1835), 4, Threadneidle•treet, London, March 13, 1807. The Court of Directors HEREBY HIVE NOTICE, that • DD T I DEN D at the rate of et per cent. per annum. and a BON CS as additional interest, at the rate of 61 per cent. per annum, both free of itirome.tax, being together at the rate of 121 per rent per annum. or .ta 10s. per share for the half-year, will he rt ID to the prow actors at this (Mee ue and after Tr 235 DAY, it' - Pah April next, hetween the hours of 10 and 3 o'clock. The 'frnuatvr Book ‘ will T; clo7a;d on trnd after the 25th Wavh. eud Oltliillllo 0 until the dividend sad beaus become I,3)able.—Lt7 order of the Court, WILLIAM MILLIKILY,Beaetory. TILE LIVERPOOL and LONDON and GLOBS INSURANCE COMPANY. Oren= : —I, Dale street, Liverpool: 20 end 21, PenNIT 7, Conshill ; and Cluittsg-erose, London. Invested Fluids lire Premiums received In 1365 818,065 We Premiums received In 1866 254,307 The following area few of the ADVANTAGES attaching to the Ll FE POLICIES of 'ND Company Moderate rates of premium for all descriptions of insurance. racial Immusa guaranteed by the numerous propractary of an unlimited company. Whole world leave rranted on nealionahle terms. Policies held an securities are not considered veld by this rake, although the ioieured should leave the prescribed limits, pnivaled the holder 'Latina the olßee so soon as It comes to his knowledge, and pay, the adequate extra anion:. Claims are payable 30.1 days after mlmlWrt fOUN ATKINS, Resident Secretary. 11°IMPORTERS, Shippers, Steam Shipping Companfes, and conairee. o Foreign Goods, by steamers ethmorise into the Port of London.—The proprietors of Fres Trade Wh Rutehtf, and Upper Free Trade Wharf, Dew ier's Dock, rimer 'I hameestmet, OFFER FACILITIES to the abort—Further information may be obtained on application, by hitter or in perst n, to It. CLAY and Co., +Mangers and ware home keepers.—Offtces, 64 Upper Thsnmeetraist. GENTLEMEN, MERCHANTS, and TRADERS —Mr. MARCH, li, Bealughanutmeg, opposite the Bankruptcy &Wart. effecta arrangements between Debtors MA their Creditor, without publicity. Immediate protection obtained for Person and Property. Terms moderate. Consulta tion free. MISCELLANEOUS and PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATIII. MR. J. C. STEVENS will BELL by AUCTION, at AL Great Rooms, 38, Kingetreet, Covent.aarden, TO-MORROW, Starch If,, at half-put le precisely, CAMKRAB, valuable Lewes by Voightlander, Rosa, and Barr, microscopes and objects fur ditto, stereoecopes and slides, opera and race 0.1.-sea. musical boxes, watercolour drawings, models of steam engines, a few books, itc.—On view the monikg of sale, and mbibigues had. MLIDIE'S SELECT LIBRARY. ROOKS FOR ALL ?MADERO. RUBSCRIPTION, Tor a onastaaMooessim of New Rooks, ONR IIUINILII PER ANNUM, Coturnesictag at any date. A Revised List of liooks lately added to the Library is now ready. and mill be forwarded, postage free, on application. AIUDLICS SELECT LIBRANY (Waited), NEW OXFORD-ST. City Kingetreek Chespaide. KIN•HAN'S LL WHISKY. DUBLIN EXHIBITION, 18811. This celebrated old IRISH WHISKY gained the DUBLIN /1121 MEDAL—It Is pure, mild, mellow, delicious, and very wholemena Sold In bottles, Sa 84. each, at th e retell houses In kadon; by the sicaM in the principal towns In England; or wholesale ate Great Windmill-street, London, W. (Amerce the lid seal, pink label, and cork branded •• Kinsban's LL Whisky.' /MA is CHEAPER, THAN EVER.-14. 6d., 25., is. fa per pound are the prices at which PHILLIPS and Co., tea merchants, A King William-street, City, London, E.C., are selling good and !Ina BLACK TKA. A price current poet free. if., worth carriage free to any railway station or market town In Cie ratted Kirunkea. All goods carriage free to all parts of London. (*,serve.—Plf ILLIPEI and Co. have no agents. Sugars saPPUsd at market prams. A VALUABLE PACKAGE of TEA. —A A CIIINDIE CA DUI% containing Nibs. of realygxod BLACK ilk Nat carriage frne to any railway station or market town In Ingland Ireland, Scotland, or Wake, on receipt of iga, by TIM MPS awl Co.. tea merchants, 8, King Wilikmwtreet, City, LC. CARPETS, 3,c00n pieces. Best Brussels, 3s. 6d. ; Tpestry ditto, 2s. 13yd. • and all the newest designs, 41. lid. ThasSlated priced lists of furniture, bedsteads, bedding, and Z=Ac.. gratis. All goods warranted and delivered free t the kingdom. A house completely furnished ha 36 boar'. —W M. MAINE'S, 133 to 110, Newington.butts. HER and GLENNE, OUTFITTERS.T a c it ) M ogi easblishment fa London. next door to Somerset. holm. Strand. N B. Lists of useausary outfit for every purpose ratirolatment atka. to India, China, and tha Cclonlen will be for aappac RIIPTURE S. —The PATENT SELF ADJUSTING GERM AN acting effectually without any complicatN.ns, la recommended by the Faculty for the cure and rad ot Hernia,. The necessary quality Ma good Truss Isms etheient resisting power, without unnecessary pmssure on the tart affected, which desirable ..bject is sloneobtained in a truss unencumbered with straps. spiral springs, or pads behimi—J. B&G and to No. 1, Piccadilly. WHEEand SOUND TEETH are indispens to pennant! attraction, and to health and longefity by proper mastication of food. ItOWLAMYS ODONTO, or PEARL lik-NTIPRIVI:, compounded of Oriental Imolalients, La of Inestimable value In preserving and beautifying the Teeth, Strengthening the gums, and In giving a pleasing fragrance to the breath. It eradicates tartar from the teeth, removes spots Of Incipient dewy, and polishes and preserves the enamel, to which It imparts a pearl-like whiten.. Its invaluable proper- Ike have obtained the patronage of royalty and the aristocracy Of urope. and It is univ ersally In high repute. Price 2s. ad. per Am. Sold 0. Htn-garden, end hyalite-Ista anti perfumers. Ask for Rowlantre thlonto. KEATING'S PALE NEWFOUNDLAND COD LIVER OIL, perfectly pine, nearly tasteless, and free Iran adulteration of any kind having been enalyeed, reported on, and recommended by Professor Taylor, of Guy's and AL Thomas's Hospitals, Dr. Scott, M.D., ut.c.r., F.L.n., dc., and Dr. Edwin Payne, M.D., who, in the words of the late Dr. Pereira, says that the bat oft is that which is most devoid of colour, odour, and flavour, characters this will be land to poeeess , being purely of hepatic origin, a point of great weightwith regard to its therapeutic vitae." Sold in half-pints, is- ed.: pint.. ft quarts, 6a and fleopint bottles, lie Imperial measure, by lIIUSLAS KEATING, chemist, 711, ht.. Paul's-churchyard. DR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS, • never failing remedy, prepared without any mercurial Wiredlent, will be found invaluable to all who suffer from bilious Kid beer conipialnta, indigestion, wind, spasms, giddiness, Mut bele of the eyes, de For habitual cativensm, u a family Wriest medicine, and ass purifier of the blood, they are truly _motilent . mild In their operation and grateful to the stomach, mar create appetite, promote digestion, and strougthen ths whole nervous system.—Bold by W. Larabmt. chemist. 8, William -street, Charing-eras, and by most druWpea, in bo 1& xes, ljd- and three times the quantity In one, 2a. gd. Be sure to aat Me Dr. Scott's aillenl2 and Liver Mk The genuine are in a !Mae emu wham with William Lubin" urnmed au arm Jest Pahltilted, In fancy cover, poor fleo L la,poat free la td., T HE MUSICAL GYMNASTICS • with Blur trationa of all the Positions. By Dr. La wn. With Intro. moth* by M. C. TYLER. London: W. Tweedle, 337, Strand. DESIGN for PROPOSED LAW COURTS— mobEieN enozicits.—The BUILDER of THIS WEEK, or by fo-rt Vol..contains—Pine 'Clew of Mr. E. Barry's !wettest ""FroPow.l Law courts—lllustration of Crosiers recently mole o-Yornethlng about Indian Appointments—The Arent Generale —Ltml Satelon was Art —Tutbury Castle—Manchester Town I tall Competition—The Scotch Academy —Farnitare—Coropetltions ...Discoveries In Rome—lle Royal Gold Medal—Report of lodges no National Gallery Designs, and other papers. 1, York street, Coveut-garden, and all newsmen. INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS.—MAD_ MLLES, MARCH 13.—The Delta arrived at 8 a.m. 10-day. all well. The mslL leave for London at 11.30 a.m. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. (uuTzVe rissaiuum) THE EARTHQUAKE AT MITYLENE. BERLIN, ]Luca 13. Intelligence received here from Smyrna an nounces that the Prussian corvette Gazelle, imme diately on its arrival in that port, loft for Mitylene in order to afford relief to the inhabitants. Great distress prevailed at Mitylene, and an impression prevailed that the whole island would be completely submerged. A. number of the inhabitants had already been removed and conveyed to Smyrna by the Prussian gunboat Blitz.. THE NORTH GERMAN PARLIAMENT. BERLIN, MARCH 13. In to-day's sitting of the North German Parlia ment Count Bismarck made a speech in refutation of the arguments of the party opposed to the adop tion of that paragraph of the constitution which provides for a fixed and regular war budget. Count Bismarck referred to the conflict which had taken place between the Prussian government and the Chamber of Deputies, and declared that the mili tary reform to which Prussia owed her victorious army would never have been obtained if some body bad not had the courage to carry on the government notwithstanding the resolutions adopted by the Prussian Chamber in 1862. Herr von Vincke deprecated any comparison be tween the budget arrangements of foreign coun tries and those of the North German Confederation, urged the house to have confidence in the inten tions of the government, adding that those only who were opposed to the unity of Germany could object to the military paragraph of the constitu tion. Ho also declared that Austria's faithlessness in the question of the Elbe Duchies was the cause of the war, which, however, had fortunately termi nated in freeing Germany from foreign domination. The diets of the different States, he said, would scarcely oppose the resolutions of the parliament. Herr von Vincke did not wish the establishment of a unified state, but desired only to see secured the existence of the North German Confederation. The other speakers in to-day's sitting in favour of the draught of the constitution, were Herren Prosch and Ock, deputies from Mecklenburg, and Count Bethusy Huc ; and against it the Saxon deputy Herr Schaffrath, and Herr Grumbrecht from Hanover. THE PARIS BOURSE. PARIS, MARCH 13, 3.30 P.Y. The Bourse has been dull. Rentes closed at 69.80, or 20c. lower than yesterday. AMERICA. (BT ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.) NEW YORK, MARCH 13, NOON. Intelligence received hero from Vera Cruz, dated the 2nd inst., announces the embarkation of 16,000 French troops for France. The rumour published by the New York papers that the liberals had occupied the city of Mexico is unfounded. Opening prices : Gold, 134. Sterling ex change on London, 109. 5-20 United States Bonds, 109; ; Illinois, 114; Foie, 59. NEW YORK, MARCH 13, 5 P.M. President Johnson has assigned the command of the military districts in the South to Generals Schofield, Sickles, Ord, Thomas, and Sheridan. Closing Prices :—Gold, 1341. Sterling exchange on London, 1081. Five-Twenty United States Bonds, look ; Illinois ' 115 ; Erie, 59i. Cot ton : Middling Upland, 30. THE FENIAN INSURRECTION. (rams OUR OWN coaassrosrmirr.) CORK, TIMMY. An important piece of intelligence has been re ceived here to-day from the Limerick Junction. It is reported that on Saturday morning the Fe- Mans in the Galtees held a general council to decide how they should act. This information comesfrom one of the men present, and who has since returned to his home. The leaders and men are said to be divided in opinion, the former wishing to continue the movement, and the bulk of the latter being doubtful of their ultimate success, and propose to give up the business. At the meeting there was, as might be expected, much angry recrimination. The men charged their leaders with having deceived them, and the leaders endeavoured to show that their plans had been unexpectedly frustrated. The meeting came to an end without any decision having been arrived at, but it is believed that the result of the council has been that many of the Fenian have seceded from the main body of the insurgents. This statement would account for the sudden disappearance of the Fenians from the front of the mountains. Intelligence received from various quarters confirms the impression that large numbers of men have abandoned the movement in consequence of the inability of the leaders to sup ply them with arms. These men, who could coolly calculate their chances of success, would have been the most formidable element in the insurrection, and their defection has deprived the movement of much of its danger. The insurgents in the mountains are said to re ceive supple. at night from the farmers in the neighbourhood. The other night a party of Fenian' descended on Stream Hill, near Doneraile, and carried off two cows, which they killed, and took off the flesh, leaving the skins to the owner. DEPUTATION To LORD Naaa.—At a meeting of magistrates of the county of Kildare, held on Tuesday at Naas, to deliberate on the state of the country, and to take measures to repress the present insurrectionary movement, it was determined to appoint a deputation to wait upon Lord Naas immediately. Accordingly the magistrates selected viz., Lord Otho Fitzgerald, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Mansergh—waited in the evening on Lord Naas, at the Chief Secretary's office in the Castle, and bad an interview with bim. The proceedings were private ; but we understand that amongst the requests made was that the garrison of Naas should be strengthened. Lord Naas assured the deputation that every precaution would be taken to preserve the peace ; and after • lengthened interview the deputation withdrew.—Frte ssaa's Journa/. LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.—A sad scene was wit nessed yesterday morning about 12 o'clock, opposite Lind sey Wharf Davis-place, Waterside, Chelsea. A barge was proceeding from London, light, having two persons on board. It has been ascertained that they were bro. then, the elder of the two the owner of the barge. While the younger one was adjusting a sail he fell over board, and instantly the elder ono jumped in after him to save him, but the current was so strong and the wind so high that he soon disappeared. The poor lad was, after a quarter of an hour or so, picked up by Mr. Charles's ice men, who happened, fortunately, to be unloading block ice at the time, and taken ashore to Mr. Everett's, the Queen's Arms, directly opposite the scene of the accident. Every attention was there paid him both by Mr. Everett and his wife, who procured medical aid as well, and after six hours he was removed to his home by his father, Mr. W. Emmerson, at Isleworth, who had been sent for, and who, on arriving, expressed his gratitude to Mr. and Mn. Everett and all concerned. In 1862 6,710 immigrants landed at Buenos Ayres ; in 1863, 10,408 in 1864, 11,682 ; in 1885,11,767 ; and in 1866, 13,696 ; or 114,269 immigrants in five years. Of these Italians formed 31 per cent., French 28, English 10, Spanish 7, Germans 2, and transshipped at Monte Video 22 per cont.—Buenos Ayres Standard. LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 14, 1867. Situ it rim /parting intelligence. CHELMSFORD SPRING MEETING--Wwarsumy. The weather to-day was much finer, but the fearfully cold and piercing wind militated considerably against the success of the meeting, the general attendance being even lonelier than on the opening day, and the stand Mutat deserted. The various events decided were productive of extensive speculation, and the run =the Che'met Handicap yesterday was reversed today by (who had Mb. the beet of the weights; defeating Musician by ten lengths over seven furlongs. Tel ROM "MU ;H110 , 114:10). of 10 WTI each, 5 ft and 2 only H declared, with 50 added, for 3-yr-olds and upwards; winners extra. About seven furlongs. (17 subs, 9of w h om pay soya sack ) Lord St. Vincent's Roden, by Artillery—dam by Blackfoot —lady Caledon, t yrs, sat 71b (Yordbal 1 7 ' l 7cr's Musician, 4 yrs, 7st 71b (Including 51b antra r aem 2 Mr. V. IL James's Yuebiklyra, let Mb ( =table) 3 Two — utheri'aiso ran. IMPORTANT SALE OF ENGRAVINGS. The large collection of the well-known print dealers, Messrs. Colnaghi and Co., is now being sold by auction by Messrs. Christie and Manson, at their Rooms. in King-street, St. James's, and the sale will continue over several days, as the stock is one of the most extensive ever submitted to the hammer. The engravings and drawings by the old masters alone number above two thousand lots, and the water-colour drawings, with a few oil paintings by some of the best painters of the English and French schools, will occupy one day in the sale. The opportunity is one that rarely occurs, and the connoisseurs of engra vings may gratify their taste by acquiring some gems of this very beautiful form of art, all but unique in their ex cellence. The collection of portraits of many celebrities and per images of rank in the English aristocracy, as well as in the French and other foreign nobility, is very extensive, and forms a considerable part of each day's sale. Of these works several of the plates are to be sold, as well as the steel of impressions. The water-colour drawings and modern pictures consist of some good examples of Copley Fielding, David Cox, Chambers, Turner, David Roberts, De Wint, W. Hunt, Lewis, Bennett, Smallfield, Birket Foster, and some others of the water-colour schools, with two singularly good copies in watercolour of Landeeer'a " Peace" and "War," by Mr. Denning. filustr. MR. HENRY LEsurs CONCERT. A second extra concert was given by Mr. Leslie last night at St. James's-hall, with full orchestra and chorus, at which Mendelssohn's Antigone was repeated, together with a miscellaneous selection, instead of a pro gramme consisting exclusively of the same composer's works, as on the first occasion, a month since. The miscel laneous selection included Cherubini's overture to Les deux Aunties, and Weber's overture to Oberon. each alike admirable in its respective style, the one fax a highly finished specimen of constructive art, the other ass glowing a nd impulsive 'piece of musical romanticism. Another important item in the programme was Beethoven's fourth pianoforte concerto (in G), played by Mr. Charles Halle with all that careful manipula tion and refinement for which this distinguished artist has long been renowneL The cadenzas introduced by Mr. Halle in the first and last movements were Beethoven's own. In the concluding Rondo of the work some hesitancy in the orchestral accompaniments afforded a severe test of the solo player's thorough readiness and self-possession, and with an artist of less experience and nerve than Mr. Halle might have led to confusion. The great feature of the concert was the repetition of Men delssohn's noble music to Antigone, the first performance of which was noticed by us a month since. On the pre vious occasion Mr. Bartholomew's imitative version of the text, with some condensation, was read by Miss Kate Saville—but last night merely a few narrative 'mange', sufficient to link the musical pieces together, were read by Mr. Wallworth. Although much time is gained, and some impression of monotony avoided by this latter pro cess, it is even more objectionable in principle than the re citation of the whole text ; and it is questionable if there be any medium between the stage performance of drama and music entire, or concert-room performance of the music alone. Finely as Antigone was given at Mr. Les lie's previous concert, its repetition last night was even more satisfactory ; such music being capable of almost any amount of that refinement in execution which nothing but reiteration can give. The ode to Eros, for solo voices, was encored—the effect with which it was given being chiefly due to Mr. Cummings' admirable singing of the first tenor part. The " Hymn to Bacchus," too, was repeated, as at the former performance ; and the music throughout, as is always the case with really great works, gains on the hearer at each repetition. The vocal portion of the miscellaneous selection included Mozart's " Vedrai Carino," and Spobr's "Bird and the Maiden," sung by Mini Ada Jackson with much freshness of voice and genuine expression, accompanied in the latter song by Mr. Charles Halle on the pianoforte, with the clarinet obbligato of Mr. Lazarus. The remaining vocal solo was the elegant serenade, "0 ma maitresee," from Felieien David's Lade Rookie, given with much refinement by Mr. Cummings. The Soldiers' Chorus, from Gounod's Pause, with the com bined effect of the numerous instrumentalists and cho risters assembled by Mr. Leslie, terminated the concert. --- ROYAL LITERARY FUND. The annual general meeting of this corporation was held yesterday at the offices, Adelphi•terraee ; Earl Smaxore, the President, in the chair. The treasurer's report stated that the permanent fund, which last year amounted to 25,8001. Consols, having pro- ' duced 7741. in dividends during the year (and 3001. stock having been purchased after the payment of the July divi dend), now amounted to 26,0001. producing an annual dividend of 7801. The stook of the Newton property con sisted of 8,1671. in Three per Cents. Reduced, producing an annual dividend of 2451. The Newton estate at White chapel had, during the year, produced the sum of 2031. in rents. The balance-sheet showed that 49 grants had been awarded to the amount of 1,605/. The classification of authors relieved was as follows :—History and biography, 11 ; biblical literature, 1 ; science and art, 1 ; periodical literature, 7; topocralliy and travels, 4 ; classical litera ture and education, 2 ; political economy, 1 ; poetry, 6 ; essays and tales, 11 • (trams, 1 ; law, 3 ; and medicine, 1. Of these 19 were relieved for the first, 6 for the second, 13 for the third, 2 for the fourth, 2 for the fifth, 2 for the sixth, 3 for the seventh, 1 for the eighth, and 1 for the ninth time. Of the total number 3.3 were males and 16 females, nine of the latter being authors, 5 widows, and 2 orphans. The CHAIM/AN, observing that he had but few remarks to make, said it was a great merit of the society that there was so little to tell in connection with its proceeding, because one of their first rules was absolute secrecy with retard to the cases that came before it He could con ceive no condition more valuable than this, when the sen sitive feelings and social position of many who came to the fund for assistance in their difficulties were remem bend, and in no instance, during his connection with the society, bad there been the slightest , departure from the strict rule of secrecy which it was the duty and object of the corporation to maintain. Whenever it had been known that any individual had derived assistance from the funds of the society, the know ledge had not proceeded from the persons who administered them, but from the generous avowal of those who, having subsequently attained a high and distinguished position, had not shrunk from stating that, in their earlier days of difficulty, they were indebted to the society for the aid by which they had risen. Amongst the camas that came before the committee there were often those of men who, being overcome by the infirmities of sge, or the grievous dispensations of Providence, had no other recourse but the Royal Literary Fund. Such cases always had been, and he trusted always would be, heard with respect and attention. But there was a still higher satisfaction in the administration of what might be termed cases of productive relief, when persons suffering from temporary emlairrassment, or sick nem, came to seek aid that would enable them to tide over momentary difficulties, and having obtained it, were able to resume their customary pursuits. He was pleased to find there had been several cases of this kind during the past year, respecting which there was reason so know that, when the momentary diffi culty was tided over, the recipients of grants from the funds had found renewed fields of usefulness and honoura ble industry. (Cheers.) Thanks were voted to the treasurer, registrar, auditors, architect, and physician; other routine business was trans acted ; and it was announced that the annual dinner would take place on the 15th of May, at Willis's Rooms, Dean Milman in the chair. A vote of thanks to the noble earl for presiding closed the proceedings. Mr. W. Grant, the senior member of the firm of Grants, Gillman, and Long, bankers, of Portamouth, died sudden'y at his maiden°. on the Grand Parade, Porto. south, on Tuesdamorning. Ur. Grant was a magistrate for the county of Southampton, BititaX FAST. —EPPS'S COCOA. —The very agreeable character of this preparation bas rendered It a general tavourite. Inating and sustaining, with a refined and flavour by the special mode of this moos is ' ZetiTa their habitual bev In le a rr a reakfnet by thossends who never used cocoa before. stands very mach higher than coffee or tea," Dr. Heenan says, ..and mutable every ingre dient necessary to the growth and sustenance of the body.' 1$ is made simply by pouring boiling grater or milk eu the prepara tion as sold. Ilh , tib., and 111* packets. This Cocoa, as tieing by Jr.Epps, the liommopathic Chemist first este. prepared this country, is very generally called Sppe's Roans> peak; Coons—(Advertimement. Betting: 6 to 5 on 51 - litief - an, Ft7iags — t - Itedan. and 6 to 1 inch pt Pliable and Confederate. THY EPPING Foxiiir &ultra of 8 sow. each, with 25 added. for 2-y -olds . • colts, 04 12lb , fillies, Bst 7lb. rive turlonga Whiner to be sold for ISO son. Mr. Ten Brneck's Bask torainne—Black Eyed Susan. Ir by seih-a-11.11•414 tist 7 (Yordham) 1 Mr. England's Winos, Brt 71b (Payne) 2 Centel& Maehel7a Isabel, !at 71b ....... Mann) 3 The Shrew also ran. THIV: Even on Bllas, and 7 to 6 spa Sultana, AIRLINDS HANDICAP of 5 wma each, with 90 added, for all ages ; winner to be sold for 100 toys. Threatinartera of a 7.Ord Rendlesham's Little Ben, by Big Ben—Ylame, S yin, eat 111 b (Cameron) 1 Mr. Flesethrts Bravura, 3 yrs, ist bib (Bubbled) 2 . Mr. TAM*neck's La norrentina, 3 yrs, Vag lib Var. Milk (fonlham) Three other, &Loran. _ . _ _ _ . Betting :7to 2 miamt i;rre — ntina Bravura, 6to 1 apt Court Card, and 6to 1 agst little lieu. Tan Erni PLATE of 30 sore., for Tyr-olds colts, Bst 101 b, and Mies flat 71b . selling allowances. rive furlongs. Mr. Ten Broeck's Trine, by Optimist—Contractor 1450) Bst 3lb (Pordharn) 1 Mr. Gadding's r by Magnum, Paid Clifford, or fail Cure— Rebecca .630,, est Sib (Parry) S Captain Slachcirs c by Lambton —Limpid& (SM tat 3113 U Mann) S Two others also ran. _ . Betting: 6to• on the Lembtou cult, ito 1 eget INl6e, 6to 1 "Mr two." THI SPIII3OIIII.D 81ILL/NO STAKES of 3 SM. each, with 23 added, fur all ages selling and other allowances Halta-mlle. Mr Ooddlngs Dutch Admiral, by Van Galen--Sultana, (LSO , 3 7rik 7st klb (Unstable) I Mr. Vlddlman's Oppressor (g. 30 , lyre, not 71b A. kdwards) 2 Mr. O. Newton's Pinchbeck £3u .4 yrs, 74 bib A. Reeves) 3 Two others also ran. Betting : 2 to 1 asst Dutch Admiral, 4 to 1 agst Pocket Hercules, and a to 1 '• bar two." Tilt 80R1411411 of 40 40411., for 2 -3T-01d4 ; COl4l, 84t ; and fillies, 4st 7lb: Penalties and allowances. mile. ir...1. Dawson's e by Newcastle, clam by Colaterdale— Latent tat 1011) Mr. R. Cotton's Constance, list Mb (A. Italwards) I Mr. lleinints Maturity. est 71b (Cartwright) 3 Three others also ran Betting : 7 to 4 on it; InteeicoFt7it:i apt Constance, ►nd 5 to I apt the valentine's Dayla:dt. T o (loa lemen Elden nae dW not GIL CHERINEY, ROYAL HUNT, MILITARY AND OPEN STEEPLECHASES.—WEDNZSDAT. This meeting was concluded with liner weather than yester day's, but the wind was bitterly cold, preventing those present fully enjoying the sport. The attendance was again very mode rate, bat the arisbaratle element was well represented. The card contained live races, but the last, the Royal Hunt Stake., falling through, the sport was over before four o'clock. Ting IMAM) PLATE, a handicap of 40 son. ; winners extra. About two miles. Mr. J. W. Lad's Serious Coss, by the Cure—Gift by Sur plice, aged, Ilst 4lb 'Martin, I Captain Coote's Orontes, 5 yrs, lOst 7lb lUckaby) 2 Mr. F. G. Hobson's Liston, aged, lOsi Illb (Owner) 3 Two others also ran. Betting 6to 4 agat Serious Case, sto 2 agst Mrs. Naggleton, 3 to I agst Orontes, and 6 to I east WM°, THE STEWARD'S CUP of 25 son., added to a sweepstake of 5 son. each, 3 ft, for 4.yr-olds and upwards ; penalties and allowance& About two miles and shalt. Mr. Dalley's Sir Bobby, by 'linable's liercules—dam by David, aged, Itat 7lb (Ablett) I lir. A. Tate's Harold, 6 yrs, list lIM (Owner) 2 Two others also ran. Betting : 7 to 4 on Mr Bobby, 4 to IWin any other. THE Socrn Wierzeie STAKIS, a handicap of 6 son. each, ft, with 60 added ; winners extra. About two miles and a quarter. Mr. Jelly's Brandy Apple (late Brandy Wine), by Young Loehinvar, aged lOst 41b (Foetal I Colonel Knox's Coenberton, aged, list 7lb (ll6ekeby 2 Mr. B. Land's Hecate. 5 Tn. Met (Mart* 3 Six others also ran. Betting : 6to 2 awn Sportsman, 3to I eget Cutler, 4to 1 apt Mille, 6 to I eget Comberton, and 100 to 16 gist Brandy Apple, Ten ZIAI4IIIIIII )LATZ of 30 sows., for 4.yr-olds end up wards; Winners extra, with selling elk...mama Two miles. Mr. Williams' St. Maximum, aged (SW 12st slb (Kllison) I Mr. 11. Leeds Fairy King, aged ( .230, list 1215 (Merlin) 2 Three o the rs also ran. Betting: 6 to 4 agat Fairy Kies, 7 to 4 agst St. Maximum, and 4 to I agst Rapture. BETTING IN LONDON.-IVicnifesoAT Arrnicoosr. Although the muster at the clubs to-day was by no means large, the business transacted was exceedingly good especially so, Indeed, for what may be termed an "off day." For the City and Suburban, Wild Agnes and Thalia took the lead, and the latter appeared to have recovered to some extent the depres sion math's- which she has laboured for the last day or two. Thalia was backed for good money at 28 to 1, while after 1,000 to JO hail been laid against Foresight outright, 1,000 to 100 was accepted with a start. This horse seems destined to make • stir lu the market, for his name Is con tinually mopping up, not only in connection with the several Spring Handicaps, but as regards the Two Thousand and the Derby, and there are no Ina than five events for which at the present moment he is being simultaneously backed. The pub lic's old friend Treasure Trove was also supported to-day at 2500t0 100, " with a run." The Sietropolltan began to make a slight move, Lord of the Dales and Camille finding friends at 20 to 1 each, and again Foresight at 25 to 1. For the Northam', tonshlre Stakes John Davis seemed to be on the decline, 100 to 7 being freely offered without finding takers ; Rama's name was mentioned, but the price quoted would nut suit. Chippenhant was backed for a small amount M 26 to 1. For the ChnterCup Newland sou inquired alter, but the offer, 100 to ti, refused ; 20 to 1 was taken and offered about Dalby, and his friends did not appear to be over eager to support hint. Pruserpiue, on the other hand, was In considerable force, 20 to 1 being accepted freely, and her backer was disposed to go on at the same price. For the Two Thousand, the offers gigabit Plaudit did not exceed 100 to 30, but no blow was struck. Hermit, with characteristic shiftiness, retrograde.' to 12 to 1, layers abundant, and backers none. Vauban was friendless at the same price, and, In short, the hones In the front rank seemed to awaken no Interest. An outsider—Dwain Gleadwyr—whose name has already figured In the quotations, was backed ; the first bet hang 5000 to 75, and • subsequent one 1000 to 18. For the Derbg, the highest offer against the hake was 8 to 1, while to 1 w.sald have been taken. D'Estournel would also have met with' support at lu to 1, but • point less was the outside offer. The everlastinglytalked-of Hermit again receded to 12 to 1, met by • proposal to take 100 to K. Offers and counter-offers were made about Marksman and The Palmer, but nothing came of them. The conclwLng transaction wag • bet of 1000 to 8 about Oman Uleadwyr. Prices as follow: CITY AND SUBURBAN. 100 to I agst WilT:tine7,r) 1000 iTioTigst For fight (t) uto 1 Thalia (t) I4oto 1 Clubs (off 80 to 1 %rather Star 1000 to 10 Weimer (off) 1000 to 10 agst F. 100 to S Ju 1167R01 40 to 1 apt Lord of the iresight. with a start (t) vasure, with a start ,t) ihn Halifax, with a start ;0) PULITAN. 20 to 1 sat Comilla (t) 25 to 1 Foresight ,t) iSiliiiii STAKES. i It* to A apt Chippenham t) Wes (to I NORTHAMPTON: 100 to 7 opt John Davis io; 100 to d— Rama (off 100 to • apt Newland (o 7 20 to 1 Proa!rploo 1000 M 30 *gat Skirmish ',off) 1000 to 30 Forrelltht(off 1000 to 13 Minster ;otf f 20 to 1 D. by it & off TWO 11 100 to 30 apt Plaudit ;Of -- 12 to 1 Hermit (o) 12 to 1 Vauban (o) 20 to 1 Knight of the Garter I)) 30 to 1 Trot:Adam (0, t 600 to 15)_ _ ItYCSAND. 40 to I opt Jasper (0) 1000 to 20 8/r Oliver (0) 1000 to 18 Ownln Otan i dwyr 3) . 1000 to 13 Foresight (o) 25 to 1 Lord stern tonl's lot (o) 11:11BY. 1000 to 00 eget Markers= (o, t 1000 to 50) 25 to 1 The Palmer (o) t 1000 to 30) 1000 to 8 O.aln Glen gwyr (t h o) beats anything (o). THE Dl 8 to 1 Mat The Rake (o, t 9ito I) 9 to 1 D'Estourod (o, tluter,' 12 to 1 Hermit (o,t 100 tot) 1000 eveu The Rake BOAT RACE. Notwithstanding the indisposition of Mr. F. When, whose place at No. 7 has been taken alternately by Mr. Woodgate and Mr. Goodden, the program of the Oxford crew has exceeded the most sanguine expectation. Mr. Marsden is at the stroke oar, and his position there is deemed a great improvement to the crew. Mr. Crowder has recovered from his illness, and is at No. 6. On Mon day the mew rowed twice to Riley. On Tuesday they went over the long course, the crew being as under, and there will be no change, as we are informed, unless there should be a break down in any of the men: at lb. at. lb. 1. W. P. Bowman, VOL . 0 O. J. C. flank Univers. 13 6 I .7. H. nth, Worcester 11 11 6. P. Crowder, N.C. .. 11 11 3. E. S. Clatter, Worcester 11 12 7. F. Exeter . _ 12 9 C. W. W. Woed,Unlvers. 12 1 8.8. G. Marsden. Alert 11 11 Coxswain • C. B. W. Tottenham, Child Church. set 61b. The Cambridge crew Is unchanged, and rowing steadily and with marked improvement, under the judicious are of the Rev. Mr. Malik an old Trinity man. They are taking their pull to Clayhithe on every alternate day, com mencing on Monday, and are about to change their heavy practice-eight for an outrigger. The crew is as follows: TEE ll] -. st. lb. I st. lb. I. W. H. Anderson, Trio. 11 2I&F. E. Cunningham,Egh, 18 0 2. J. IS.CoHard, St.Jolut's 11 ♦ &J. Still, Cahn L it I &3. W. Hostrits, Trinity 12 8 T. H. Watnsy, St. John's 11 0 ♦. Hon. J. Gordon, Trio. 12 0 & W. G. Orifeths. Trinity 12 4 Coaaosln—A. For , St. John's, Sat. In thin, as in the Oxford, no change is expected unless mine of the men should break down in the training. (STAIIPZD, Id. ADDITIONAL] SIR J. PAKINOTON WITH HIS CONSTITUENTS. The election for the borough of Droitwich, occa sioned by the removal of the Right Hon. Sir J. S. Pak ington from the head of the Admiralty to that of the War. office, took place yesterday at the Town-hall there. There was no opposition to the right hon. baronet's re-elastics. The MAYOR (Mr. Fardon) having gone through the mud formal proceedings, Mr. E. BEARCROPT, of Mere-hall, Hanbury, proposed the re-election of Sir John in a few brief sentences. Dr. Ropily seconded the nomination. No other candidate being proposed the MATOR declared Sir John duly elected amidst loud cheers. Six J. Paxincrroe said this was the eleventh time that this, had done him the honour of electing him as their asember, those elections extending over the long period of 30 years, and having acknowledged the honour so re peatedly conferred upon him, he went on to refer to the opposition to the Highway Act in the county of Worces ter, and to the course which he, in association with Lord Lyttelton, had taken in the matter, their object being to obtain uniformity of action. However, as so strong a feeling had been displayed against the act, he should wish no further steps to be taken without inquiry. He than proceeded to advert to the main political topic of the day. He bad observed in the newspapers that there had been recently a meeting of the " Droitwich Branch of the Reform Letaq" (Laughter.) Hs heard some of his friends laug • , but he begged to say that he should always listen with respect to his Droitwich neighbours, whether members of a reform league or not. He under stood one of the objects of the league to be "annual par liaments;" and, if so, he must congratulate them on having attained that object in Droitwich so far as be was concerned. In the year 1865 the electors of Droitwich did him the honour to return him as their representative at the general election ; in 1866 he again came before them on being appointed First Lord of the Admiralty, and in 1567 (added Sir John) here I am again. He was almost afraid that they would get tired of these annual cere monies. (No, no.) With regard to the circumstances which had led to the present election, he entreated them to believe that be had accepted the duties of that moat difficult and arduous office to which he had I just been appointed in no spirit of presumption .) Quite the reverse. He had undertaken it not ' from choice, but from the paramount feeling of the duty which he owed to the Queen, and with the desire to sup port Lord Derby's administr ation. His friend Mr. Bear croft, in seconding his nomination, had spoken of it as a " promotion," but he (Sir John) regarded it as no promo. tion whatever: he considered the one position which he had just left as honourable as the new one he had just undertaken. He had already expreceed his opinion that the head of the navy ought to be a secretary of state, and he trusted this would be so ere long. But, nevertheless, he looked on the head of the navy as equal in rank and digni to the head of the army. He had accepted his new charge with feelings of great reluctance, having left an office in which he had taken the greatest interest, and colleagues with whom he had acted with the greatest friendship and harmony. It was true that up to this mo ment he had received the most kind and cordial assistance from the stall at the War-office. Nevertheless, the change was one involving a sacrifice of feeling and inclination on his part, and he only undertook it in the feeling which he had expressed of the duty he owed to the Queen and Lord Derby's administration. He added that no one had ever acted in a more honourable and consistent manner than General Peel. He deeply deplored his loss, and in taking his place it was with the strongest feeling on his part of his Inadequacy to discharge the duties of the War-office in the manner in which General Peel had done. They were all aware that these changes in the government had been caused by the resig nation of three members of the cabinet, of whom General Peel was one. That was a question which was so much mixed up with the position in which he stood then that it was impossible for him to avoid referring to the circum stances leading to those resignations, and he was not be traying any confidence, because the facts had become notorious through speec hes in parliament and the press. On Saturday, the 23rd of February, a cabinet council came to conclusions in respect of the Reform Bill which the government intended to propose to parliament. On Mon day, the 25th, at two ei'clock, Lord Derby, as Prime Minister, was to address the whole conservative party in Downing-street, and at half-past four the Chancellor of the Exchequer was to explain the Reform Bill to the House of Commons. As soon as the cabinet council of Saturday the 23rd had been concluded it was a notorious fact that Lord Derby left London for IVindsor to commu nicate with her Majesty on the subject that had been discussed that day by the cabinet. He (Sir John) heard nothing more until Monday morning, when he received an urgent summons to Lord Derby's house at half-past 12. When he got there he found three or four members of the cabinet assembled, but as they had anticipated no such summons the messengers could not find all the members of the cabinet, and it was more than half past I.—Lord Derby having to meet the conservative party at 2—before the cabinet could be brought together, and as each one dropped in, the first question was, * What is the matter'" Then every one in succession was informed of the fact that Lord Cranborne and Lord Carnarvon bad seceded from the adoption of the bill which the cabinet had adopted on the preceding Saturday. He had the greatest respect and regard for his noble friends, but he could not help thinking that in so acting they were precipitate. They might imagine, therefore, the extra ordinary difficulty and embarrassment which must have attended a minister of the crown placed in this position. Lord Derby had to address the conservative party at 2 o'clock. He (Sir John) (lid not think they had more than ten minutes in which to make up their minds. They knew the result. It was determined by a majority of the I cabinet to propose, not the bill which had been agreed to on the Saturday, but en alternative measure in the place of the largerand bolder scheme. Now, there was no wisdom so easy, no wisdom so common, as to be wise after the I event. They were told by their critics that their conduct was vacillating and unworthy, that they ought not to have made that hopeless attempt to keep , the cabinet together, and so on. But be that as I it might, that was done. They were driven to a decision which they really had Lenity ten minutes ; to think of, and if they did make a mistake—and he was not prepared to say they did not—he thought that those who criticised their actions before they were so sure upon' them should consider what they themselves would have done under circumstances of such difficulty and embarrass.' meet. They all knew what was the honourable and ' Imanly course to take when one had made a mistake, viz. , The Leeds Reformers contemplate having to retrieve your steps, and that was the course which the , another large demonstration on Easter Monday. cabinet soon found that they must take. For himself he I THE SANITARY CONDITION OF THE A RM Y.— deeply felt that the course taken had been a mistake, and ‘,OLCRISTER WEInfEBI/AY.—A meeting upon the above that was the unanimous feeling of the cabinet after they sn jai., convened instanceGourley , was at the of Dr. • I cid had met together. They felt that however painful it • ‘ lts_t even a t Town-h . alL_ The Mayor of the borough might be they must part with those of their colleagues by several of the who had taken a less liberal view than themselves of , ,"`". I ' . O. Frn"'eut "1 the matter, and that they must bring in the measure which cler gy. and riu6 F al . inb " l " th ""* .17:1:41urhlt after con the the practice of flogging the army as inhuman they had previously matured. (Hear.) They knew what and disgraceful, spoke at some length of the extraordinary changes followed in the cabinet. He had been called upon amount of . mortality the British soldiers, the to take the administration of the War Department, and of amongd he said, in • , average longevity the so ldier, being so called upon he felt that he had no alternative being about 10 years, while out of the army it was 4 3 but to accept it. On Monday next it would be the duty Al. He conteuded that this was not the case in the of the government to submit to parliament their reform Fren c. ch r sad other arm ers . m ies, the and c c e o u n n si try deri l at o thlt y ethveery lima bill He stood before them as one of the members of that government, and as the measure had not yet been sub- '" he had learnt his drill, it was an important rt t matter mitred he should be guilty of a breach of duty if he e ns both a pecuniary and philanthropic point of tered into details respecting it. The general outlines " both view. He there argued that was great mismanagement at they were already acquainted with, but he was free to say the Horse Guaels and the War-office, and that the root that the main principles of the bill would be a Lege and of the whole evil was the forced idleness of the soldiers, bold concession of the franchise to the working claims. (Applause.) by which they were led into sin and drunkenness, whereas I if the suggestions be had made to persons high in autlio. Mr. SMITH magistrate)—Don't clog it with any impos rity, for the industrial occupation of troops, were carried gable conditions, Sir John. ou t, much of the present evils would be eradicated. He Sr J. Faust:roe resuming, said they would discuss the . stet that instea d of providing the soldiers with foot conditions at their next meeting. (A laugh.) But those "P es . . . balls and gymnasiums for exercise, they should employ would be the main principles of the bill. They had a them . in gardening and in workshops, where they would be moat difficult task to perform, and they were willing to something useful, and something that would be of take a lemon from the past. In the great act of 1832 a do in g tothemleaving t , benefit 10/, rental was decided to be the right test as to who for tim removal of barracks from cities and large towns to open 0, I should have a vote. That served its purpo but, as they all knew, the men who were l iving in houses aces in the country, and also the entire sweeping away si the large government contracts, and letting the sol below 10/. rental complained very much of their being shut of on be their own oontractors. He stated that the leisure out, anal asked what was the principle in 10/. Was there time of the soldier was reckoned at eight hours, and if he any principle in 10/.? No ; undoubtedly there was not. I There was no principle in 10/., and there was no principle wall employed daily half that time, and paid three half- There an hour, it would in the course of twenty-one years in asy fi gure. Then a few years ago a rental of $l. was pro as the right sum to fix for a qualification for theamount to nearly 300/., while a great saving would thereby be effected to the country. He remarked that h 1 b een t in from all theprincipal garriso n pored is ;and the late government brought in a bill for a towns in England, approving of the plan of industrial 71. franchise' the other day in that short-lived bill of theirs. re P wta . sen • (A laugh.) 6/, was to be the mark, and then somebody got up and said he would prefer 51. (Renewed laughter.) He occupation for the soldiers ; and in concluding he stated is , I that the thin edge of the wedge had already been got in, repeated, there was no principle in any figure, ever figure they might adopt they might be sure that some ex cession Ind w— 'and he appealed to the public of Colchester to assist by their a n opinion to drive it in still further. persons would be discontented with it. (Hear, bear) The speakers addressed the meeting in support of the government, therefore, bad asked themselves whether it I kleyend resting proposal for employing the soldier in industrial °mem. Hone during his leisure time, and it was unanimously would not be safer to rest on a principle instead of on • figure ; whether it would not be a safe way, as w adopted that a petition signed by the chairman, should be drawn lid" up and presente d to the House of Commons, pray ss • test of respectability, if you did not give the vote to a man merely as • householder of 61. or 7/. rental or rang, lags the house to take into its consideration the 'abject of ulte n t ae ss i o n to the working improvement of the social and moral col (linen of the a bu po, t becaitionuse.,ewnhaebtihLrbaitnioccuac.p.piyerthorerabuterre.ye.rt,htet.wttwaa s uch tt British soldier. OINTMENT AND p lio fino pe rr rt a y bnilui, : t l beh tt anco w u aa cti t o h t e p onu ri os n d e oco i t° th be at "'n it w e c d o o ld ut be iii ii: l rs l y l Help deknestit r w . ss ed a zr . ;tn , en .t t ward o•o. tzt s t i 7 ra classes. (A Voiee—" It's more radical than Bright.") It meets and insrani disorders behov the fne.tl .Ifecovery of could not be denied that great difficulties attached to preparations . N0n ,,,, a „ need non be at a „ safer sue.. imblic men in endeavouring to arrange matters of this fully mandating ulcers, sores, tumours, bons, bruises, sprains, ate kind. He could hardly imagine a deeper responsibility Enveloping Holloway's mmlleine are very intelligible printed sion of such matter as this ; and he would tell then • and Woloedlelel , followed by application of his treatment than attached to any government charged with the der - directions for using them, which should be attentively studied that the minist with whom he had the honour to act Boome r or later the sufferer will assuredly triumph over the worst ry !diseases. This searching ointment disperse. all those malignant felt that whatever arrangements were to be made it must. h umou r s which aggravate many diseases of the phi.. often pro be for the general interests of England that no one Giant vest the ekutrisation of ulcers, and ever kindle inflammatory should exercise a predominant power. (Hear.) Hs tendencies in the system. cared not whether it was the working class above them, but all classes a fair share in the representation. His friend Mr. Smith had mid, " Don't clot conditions ;" that might be a very plausible in dealing with the question they must oor this principle was not sound—that no one( dominate, whether high or low. (Haar, not believe that the working classes desired the electoral power of the country. They ' they were not indifferent to the franchise, a. ri it, because he believed that every elector interest in the franchise took a corresponAing the welfare of his country. (Hear.) / peat eoeesm.ons to numbers it would be der in what way they could avoid placing power la the hands of aches. They had ht voles, elf duality of votes, and of cumulatil Mr. Ceisdft suggested a plan of dividing turnedmare thanone member into wards. member to each ward. As be bad said, further into details with regard to the goy( but he thought it probable that they wool.' such plan as this would be proposed to a . by the exercise of a second vote. There franchises, the object being still to extend tk increase the electoral body, but in such give the right of voting to persons who, ." holders, were by education and posit, calculated as ot he rs to take pert in elections tives. The government felt that the matter ! country must be disposed of. It stood prevented the attainment of useful 'Kele asemares which were intended for the got try, sad it would be a bad thing to create a _ _ _ ion man the people. They never could at any time afford to divide the people against each oth er , an d least of all could they at this time when they saw rebellion in the sister country. The desire of the government in framing the bill to be presented on Monday next was to see a loyal, a united, and a contented people. (Cheers.) A vote of thanks to the mayor was carried, and Mr. Fardon having acknowledged it, the proceedings ended. .~ Nl.v;;l'.\ll7.lt .. -(1 ‘ :. ~..... .3.1:1.(1.X.a , i 4 - OPENCE i 1 king class or the i .es should have • • ion. (Hear, hear.) i't clog the bill with .usible doctrine, but 4 ' it consider whether 1 I one class should Ke- iser, hear.) He did esire.l to monopolise rsey had shown that use, and he was glad doctor who took an iponding interest in I Hut if they made . Ibe desirable to comi- ng a disproportionate [ heard of plurality of ; • ative votes. The late ing a town which re- i • i 1 ' 1 I da and of giving one d, he could not enter r 0 , . . he government plan, would find that some to a limited extent, There must be new end the franchise, to rich a way as would o, though not house- -1 1 salon in life as well potions of representa- latter now before the stood in the way. It I gialstion, it impeded • he good of the coon- mite a feelingof divi- could at any time , 1.1 , , I fl i II i I 1 I i t • 1 1 . I • i l .ll • I NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The usual winter general meeting was held yesterday at Wil'ir's-rooms ; his Royal Highness the Duke Of C.UIBRIDOII in the chair. The attendance was not numerous • but on the platform were Lord Elcho, General Seymour, 'Colonel Lindsay, Earl Dude and some others lof the prominent supp or te rs of the ride volunteer move meat. _ _ The Duke of CAMBRIDGE, in opening the proceedings, remarked that he had not much to say. The annual meet ing of the year would begin under very favourable circum stances' and the financial report was of the most satisfac tory character. The balance in hand was 8,371/. 4s. 7d. , being an increase of 1,044 L 4d . over the balance of 1865. With regard to the meeting of last year, nothing_ could have been more propitious or gratifying. The greatest cordiality and good feeling prevailed throughout, and three who took an interest in the association and in rifle shooting assembled in such numbers that it was scarcely to be wished that it should be exceeded ; but there was no reason thatlit should not be as large in the present year, seeing that the applica tions for space for volunteers were as numerous, and the same facilities would be afforded as in the last year to all I who desired to take part in the forthcoming Wimbledon I meeting. The Prince and Princess of Wales honoured the last meeting with their presence. The Belgian volunteers were also there, and a deep interest was evinced not only Iby the British but the colonial . public, and all who were in any way affiliated with the association. As to the general prooeedings, he bad no particular remarks to offer. It would be seen that the prize list had been increased. The report had been made more simple in its form, and he hoped more acceptable to thaw who ' were interested in it. The only other subject be had to refer to was the visit of some of our volunteers to Belgium last year. The meeting knew how cordially and how well I they were received, and be was certain that the reception I the Belgians who might favour the coming meeting with their presence would meet with would be equally satisfactory to themselves. Nothing could be more bene ficial than the interchanges of good feeling in attaching nations together which were kindred in many respects, I and had many interests in common. There had been no breech-loading competition for small bores this year. The I reason was that the council thought, and wisely in his opinion that it was possible the breech-loader, and not the; mursle-loader, would be the weapon that would be used for the future. It would be waste of time to have a small bore competition. The small-bores had therefore been given up, and the council had requested the government to furnish them with Snider's breech.loaders instead of the small-bores. The Secretary of State, however, eon ! sidered that in the present state of the Snider WWII urns l it would not be advisable, consequently the Snider would not be brought into competition at the next meeting. The Queen's Prize would therefore be shot for with Whitworth rifles, and the prizes would be given in money instead of rifles. Those rifles shot re markably well, and there was no came to regret the deci sion. There was no cause of complaint against the Snider, and be cordially agreed with the policy of the Secretary of State in introducing it for the army. It hail been said that it was wild in its shooting. Nu doubt it was, and that would always be an objection to any weapon when ,it first became a subject of large manufacture. In the original experiment, under General Hay, nothing could be more satisfactory than.the result, and it was reported on by General Hay as better for conversion than the Enfield. Some way or other defects had been found, but not so much in the aim as in the cartridge ; but even with those cartridges the result had been improved shooting, and the Snider brecch.loader was as good or better than any other converted arm in the hands of other nations. He did not say it was in all respects perfect, but it was a Ivery valuable conversion, and one that would save the country a large expenditure. A large portion of the troops was in possession of the Snider at a time when it was im portant they should be, and there was no reason to regret ' the step taken by Lord Harlington, and subsequently ex tended by General Peel, in introducing it. On the motion of Lord &CHO, seconded by Mr. Rose, the report was adopted. The Vice-President and members of council retiring by rotation ggre re-elected ; and after a desultory discussion upon penile of detail in connexion with the Wimbledon meeting, his Royal Highness the Chairman was requested to allow himself to be elected president for the present year, which he assented to, anal was elected accordingly ; and a cordial vote of thanks to his royal highness for pre siaing concluded the proceedings.