The Express. — London, England, 1867-03-18 00:00:00

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY VI ST. PATRICK. The 8-lth animal them r th chlrity ,i; place tat evening at ; am Duke of CAN, sait..r: in the chair. The Trir.ce of Wales had promised to preside, and much disappointment was felt when it was known in the afternoon that be was prevented from ful filling hiA engagement. The cause of I.e. •L+ruoe ♦tested by tb.• Lluke of ntisibrikte to be ti, ...zeta death of tl:e Princess of Wake's grAtultuother. Ti.o usual elaborate IMII.ICaI arrAt•••• at; Mere :.y luati!agtl:l of the festival. size band of Vic. JreS.'s.;:iThi;;sis7islayed daring the dinner, nail intriel„aed a selection of Moon , s Irish melodies arranged tea the occasion by Mr. Gedfraa, the conductor. Between the speeches choice Irish song. were sung by a numb.. of artistes, who in cluded Mi. Palmer, Mi. Ellen Lysie. 31untem Smith, Mr. Ch Henry, Mr. E. Gray. Mi... C. Hersey, aral Mies. K. Gordon. Amongst th e ~aces. who num bered about Val, were the Earl of Cork, lain Vane, Lord Duf. feriu, Earl of Darnley, Earl of Illaitrey, Earl of Longford, Loral Annesley, Lord 11. a :anon, Sir H. Bruce, M.l'.. the Right lion, 11, 1.. Cony, M.P., vie W. Tyrone Poe at, Colonel Cole. M.P., Mr. f vit. irne, M.P., the Bishop of Limerick, Sir J. Prior, S:r ./. Power, DLY.. Ala Admiral Seymour, M.P. A ' -mini of honour from the Lre. 'on Irish Volunteers re wedrawn tip outside to receive the Duke of Cambridge. The Ciau AN, in giving the health of the Queen, ex plained why the Prince of `Vales war not present, and said he was authorised to express the Prince ' s sleep regret at the unfortunate circumstance. With respect to the toast, it was not necessary to make many rents! ka. They bail heard of the great disloyalty exiating in a certain portion of the world which should he nameless, but he (the chair man) believed the spirit of the population of the sister island was all loyal as that of any other portion of her Majesty's dominions. (Cheers.) Ile had had the celesta tage of lie; ng for niany consecutive years in Ireland, and believed if the people of that country were left to theta• selves—(load ename)—they were remarkably loyal and devoted to their sovereign. (Cheers.) Of course, in a mixed meeting of this sort politics moat not he introduced ; still he might eay certain unpleaaint and disagreeable events had recently arisen. But he was Pure they slid not interfere with the devoted loyalty of the Irish people, and be believed that if a poll of the Irisca people was taken it would be fully shown that such was the case. (Cheers.) The CHAIRMAN, in pro posing " The Health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal family," re ail a letter from Genera! Knollya enclosing from the Prince of Walesa cheque for 100 guineas, and stating— " It is with ai nee -e feelings of regret an.' ilimappointment that the Prince has been so unexpectedly prevented taking the chair himself and advocating the interests of a society so dear to the friends and so product,ve of benefit to the children of Ireland." (Cheers.) The expression here given utterance to, and the large sulaeription sent by the Princ,, showed that though absent in pertain he waspresent in spirit. (Hear, hear.) There was an additional interest attached to the toast from the fact that the health of the Princess of Wales bad not been of that character which all resent would desire. (Hear, hear.) He regretted that her health for some time past had been such as to cause a veil deal of concern, but he trusted we might ere long here the happiest* of eongratul ting ourselves on her royal highnesses entire recovery. (Cheers.) He was sure that a strong feeling had existed in the minds of all classes of the public respecting the illness of her royal bighness--(hear, bear)--and the consciousness of such a feeling existing throughout the country proved a great source of gratification to the members of the royal family generally. (cheers.) The CHAIRMAN, in proposing "The Army, Navy, and Volunteena" said there were a great many Irishmen in the fernier service, and it was well known what brave and gallant soldiers they made. It had been lately avid that some of the troops could not, perlaips, be relied on, but they had well proved their loyalty. True, there had been no great occasion for testing their loyalty, but there bad been an opportunity on a small scale, and be meat say that he hail not heard of • singlecause of complaint against any soldier in her Majesty's service. He felt bound to add, that the constabulary and police of Ireland had shown great bravery, and were deserving of the greatest credit. (Cheers.) Depend upon it, these men hail been placed is situations of the greatest difficulty, and no doubt strenuous efforts had been made to make them disloyal. (Hear, hear.) But they had neither been disloyal, nor had they even neglected their duty. (Cheers.) It was only right that he 'should thus testify to their admirable spirit. He had said that in the army there was a large number of Irishmen, and he would now add there were no finer cse braver soldiers in the world. (Cheers.) lie could not say whether there were many Irish. men in the navy, but he had not the slightest doubt that if such was the case they were equally "brave with their caisfrcita in the anny. With respect to the services, these were days in which the public were much concerned with the effimency of the army and navy. (A laugh.) The lively controversy that was going on as to what the ser vices ought to do and be, was really quite overwhelming. It was ildticult iii the extreme to know what to do, for while sonic urged the paramount importance of increased efficiency, others with equal energy protested against increased expenditure. Hence it was one of the most difficult things in tho world to know what to do. (A. laugh.) Everybody had an idea of bit own, and if a man's views were not carried out he was dissatisfied ; while if they were, 60, 70, or 100 came to express their loud dissatisfaction because their particular plans were not adopted. His own opinion was. that we were in the happy petition of having gone neither too fast nor too slow. That at least was the OM with the army, and the gentleman who was to respond for the navy would, no doubt, say how far it was applicable to that service. He might just mention, in concluding, that he was convinced of the wisdom of converting the Enfield' into Spiders, and be could state that within a year the whole army would be put in possession of breech-loading rifles at a very small cast. No doubt some would find fault with the change, but it had his entire approval. (Cheers.) His royal high ness concluded by paying a high complinient to the London Irish Rides, and thanking them in the name of the Prince of Wales for forming a guard of honour. Colonel Saneetrr responded for the army. Mr. C6RKY responded for the navy. In doing so be said be was the first Irishman who had held the office of First Lord of the Admiralty, and he hoped the sample would snit. (Laughter.) Captain O'CoNaana. returned thanks for the volunteer*, and was particularly cheered when he said the volunteers would always be ready to face foes at home as well as those from abroad. The boys and girls from. the schools in Stamford-street, BlackfriArs, here marched round the room, and returned laden with dessert forced upon them by the guests. The children were about 400 in number, and Moked healthy and happy. During the day they had enjoyed their annual treat. The schools are not so full as on previous years, but their efficiency and the health of the children have not abareiL - The Elf .111t11 N next proposed the toast of the evening. In the course of his speech he said—l think it is a very judicious arrangement to introduce into the room pre vious to the proposition of the toast I now intend submit ting to you the children of the institution, inasmuch as it kings before our notice the little ones for whose benefit I am anxious to influence your charity, and on whose behalf I ask your liberal subscriptions and support. I think it needs little comment on my part to induce you to bestow liberal donations on this charity, and it is not necessary for me to may much regarding the deservings of an institution whose great object is the prosperity in life of the 400 children we see before us to-night. If by subscribing liberally to this institution we secure such • result we ought to be satisfied that the object which the friends of the charity have in view is very praiseworthy. As to the appreciation in which the charity is held, I might refer to the fact that from its commencement it was presided over by an illus trious relative of mine, the Duke of Kent, and it has since received the approval of other members of the royal family. (cheers.) I therefore may presume that the in stitution has been approved of by the highest of the land. lam happy to see that the society has not fallen off in the way of general support, and that so many gentlemen of different opinions should be banded together in aid sf so good a cause. It would be diffi cult to manage religious instruction in an insti tution where children of so many religious persuasions partake of the benefits of the charity ; but I understand that it has been attempted to devote a particular day for the religions instruction of the particular religions in which the parents of these children wish them to be edu cated. (Hear, hear.) This ought the more to recommend the institution to the sympathy and support of all reli gious denominations and all classes of society. (Hear.) I trust that public support and approval of the institution will continue, so that these four hundred children may have the means of support and that their number may le greatly but prudently increased. I have nothing to add to what I have said respecting the merits of the charity, but ask you to drink " Success to the Benevolent Society of St. Patrick." (Loud cheers.) An announcement was here made by Mr. J. K. Km°, jun. (the secretary), that the subscriptions banded in amounted to I,2ool.—the largest sum collected at any annual festival for many years. The CHAIIMAN, in proposing the "Health of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland," said that in circumstances of great difficulty and smbarassment his excellency bad discharged the duties of his position with tact, judgment, prompti tude, and decision ; and the Irish executive generally had conducted the duties entrusted to them in a highly credit able manner. He hoped that Ireland would not be made a political arena, which was the conic of any country ; but rather that, as the condition of the country improved, the happiness and prosperity of the people would be propor tionately established. (Cheers.) - . Lonl CLAUD liAnturoe, M.P., responded to the toast on behalf of Lb brother, the 3lanmis of Abercorn. Thu noble lord dwelt at some length on the present condition of Ireland, but his remarks could not be 11,a:A at the end of the room. The CHAIRMAN, in responsa to the tout of his health. proposed by Lord Cork, said he must again refer to the present unhappycondition of Ireland. It was to him a matter of the greatest astonishment that • country having such material natural advantages, and with a population of such lightneu of heart and vivacity of spirit. should not prosper. Some years ago he Mai present when her Majesty visited the Irish people, and on that occasion, as well as on many previong ones, the people behaved in the most loyal manner, and accorded to her Majesty the 11 I; THE EXPRESS, MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 18, 1867. w..rmest reoeptirn. He was one of those who thought that now awl thou the recurrenoe of such an event—(lou.l cheers)--u her Majesty's visit to Ireland would be at: ended with eminently beneficial results. (Re newed cheers.) He trusted that the day wu not far dis tant when the Prince of Wales, his brother, or some other ' member of the royal family, might pay a visit to Ireland which would he ofa more extended duration than former royal visits. (Loud cheers.) If such an event took place, SA he hoped it might, there was little doubt th a t it wou ld be etten4s3 with the happiest results amongst what he still helloed was a warmhearted, a generous, and a loyal people. Other toasts followed, giving opportunities for the Bishop of Limerick, the Earl of Dartrey, Sir W. T. Power, and the Earl of Darnley to address the company. *parting Intelligence. _._ THE CROYDON AND WARWICK MIiZrING& client sixth, Balkan' seventh, Gamecock eighth, Havelock ninth, se.t King next, and Risk lam. TILE INNKEErrair BTEXI'LECRANE PLATE of B) boll for all secs; extra. About too 1111103 and a half. Mr. Kelley's Brandy Apple by Young lochinvar—danis pedigree sulmown, mod, list 21b (Junket) (J. Forster) 1 Two others ran, Betting : 7 to d on Brandy Apple. BNITING ON TRH COURSE. TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. 100 to 30 apt Plaudit (t. 20 to 1 Oeueral ,t, BETTING IN LONDON.—SarcaDAT. The meeting at Croydon had the effect of curtailing the attendance to-day of its usual Saturday proportions, and as a consequence the Wetness transacted was not large, as it ordi narily is. Fur the City and Suburban, Wild Agnes continued to be first favourite, and would have been supported at 100 to 6, bud offers stopped short at a point less. The Slayoaalse filly was in considerable request, and was freely supported at 20 to 1, besides being backed twice at 500 to 36 "with a start." Although Thalia wee not actually supported, she would have found friends at 23 to 1. but Ye tot was the outside offer. A hergeldie, who has been quiet for some time, again came into notice, 25 to 1 being booked about him outright, and 10 to 1 with a run. Vespaalan was offered to he laid against at 05 to 1, and Longdown receded to 100 to 3. %Veiny was backed for a little at 40 to 1, and Clarke. besides 11uding supporters at 50 to I, had an In vestment made in her favour of 2,000 to 80 with a start. Jasper and Knight of the Garter- offshoota of the Two Thousand—had 40 to 1 and 60 to I offered against them rupee- lively without a response. The Metropolitan betting was con fined to Duman), about whom 500 to 40 was taken. For the Chester Cup Proserpine and Dalby were equal favourites, 1000 to 00 being accepted about each, as well as several 100's to O. Newland and Rama were next in the quotation, at 25 to I each taken, while 200 to 9 was offered against Lecturer, who begins to have an unhealthy look. Weather Star and Tormentor were in equal favour at 40 to 1, and Gilead made his debut at 600 toe , taken. For the Two Thousand there were not many Inquiries for Plaudit, and after 100 to 90 had been offered two or three times, he dropped out of notice. The same may he said of Julius, whose friends disregarded the repeated offers ore to I, and even the tempting bait of 100 to 15. In the instance of Hermit, a very narrow margin kept backers and layers asunder; IS to I was offered, met by a proposal to accept 100 to 7, but matters eould not be accommodated. Several hones were then offered to be laid against, down to Jasper, about whom 40 to I was taken to flOO, but these odds were obtainable to the last. A bet of 2,000 to 20 about Foresight terminated the tr.uts. actions on this event. For the Derby, the highest offer against the Rake was 8 to 1, while 9 to I would - have been taken. D'Estournel was laid against for a limited sum at 10 to 1, and the same odds were afterwards offered. Dragon and Marksman were friendless at their respective quotations. The Palmer was hacked at 1,000 to 35, Tendon at 30 to 1, and two of the outside division, Skyeall and Foresight, brought up the roar with the respective beta of 1,000 to b and 5,000 to 35. Appended are the clueing prices: . CITY AND 817BT.YRBAN. 100 to 7 not Wild Agnes (0,~ 100 too) 20 to 1 siayonalae Ally (tt, 500 10 35 with aetart t. 20 to 1 mall. (o, t 23 to 1) 25 to 1 Abergeldle (t, 10 to I with a start t) 2.510 1 Veapsaian (e) 100 to 3 Loogdown (0) 11KTROPOLI7 500 to 40 agat COMER 1000 to 80 agog Dalby (t) 1000 to 00 Proserpine (t) 400 to In Newland 4) 21.0 to 9 Lecturer o) TWO Till 100 to 90 Dot Plaudit (oft) 100 to 15 Julius (off, 13 to 1 Benoit (oft, t 100 to 7, 14 to I Marksman (oft, 100to(1) 20 to 1 Knight of the Garter (off) 25 to 1 The General ,o; 25 to 1 Van Amburgh (off) 15 to 1 agog The Palmer ant Even Plaudit (1, 2, 3 off, THE D 8 to I agog The Rake (off, t 9 to 11 10 to 1 IYEatournel (1 & off) 13 to 1 Dragon :off) W to 1 sot Wolsey 't) 40 to 1 Jasper (o, t 50 to 1 50 to 1 2000 to 00 with a start t) 50 to 1 Knfght of the Garter io) 12 to 1 Thalia dt Long down (o, t 15 to 1) CAN STAKE. Dttusatty (t) LS to 1 awl Rama tt &off 40 to 1 WentherMar t) 40 to 1 Tormentor t) 503 to 8 Gilead ,t) 10U8AND. 1000 to 30 asst no Palmer tb 1) 40 to 1 Jasper (t off) 1000 to 15 Owaln Olend wyr Wind 1000 to 15 The Wild Wind ( 1000 to 15 WLLd off Moor ;of) 300 to 30 Foresight t 500 to Li Cannon 801 l (1) Van Amburgh, coupled IERBY. 1000 to 80 apt Silarkunan 'off) 1000 to 35 The Palmer (t) 1000 to 8 Bkysail .ti WOO to 95 Foresight (t) BETTING AT MANCHEBTEIL—SavanAT. CITY AND SUBURBAN. 100 to 7 apt Wild Apes (0I 100 to 7 apt Mayonaise filly and WI) (t and oft 100 to 7 AlScroft (off) 100 to 6 Thalia (t) METROPOLITAN. 100 to 9 mat Dummy ,t) 11000 to 6 'gat Couundrum t) CHESTER CUP. 100 to 6 east Lecturer (t; 100 to 4 apt Weather Star 3 100 I to 6 Proserpina (1) 3O to 1) 10u to 4 agst Harrogate (of) TWO THOUSAND. 100 to 30 east Plaudit (1) 20 to 1 The General (t 25 to I) DERBY. Bto I apt The Lake (off) I 10 to I apt D'Estournel 13 to 1 agat Plaudit (t) WARWICK SPRING DIEKFINU—TVESDAT, M►scx 19 TIM RACING STALIN off sore. each, with 25 added; for two and It-yr-oLds : winner to be mold. Viva furlongs. THR FAIXIIIte PLATS of 50 .on, for maiden hunters. Two mile& -- Vol. ge Age Conscript, by l- Lady Sandford by The Meld of the tigeur—Farmer's Cannobie, dam Still, by llscur, Daughter Makeshift Imogene by Hobble Annie . Lisle. by Sweyn, by Ethel .'.4 able SADA- Aston°. out of • bert—tynthia.. 13 tlon THE iIIAITTJtIe STAINS of S /10•11. each, With 45 added, for hunters. . _ _ — TiiiralAt 82Akis of 10 tom each, with 50 added; 3-yr olds, 7st . four, Mt Sib ; five, Oat !lb . six and aged, gat alb ; maiden 3-yr-olds at the time of starting, allowed :Slb ; four, lib ; five and upwards, 101 b. One ladle. (9 subs.) Age All In the Dar k Moulsey by The Black Saccharometer .. • Volunteer Prince Nup- Sultan Hsi S Uncaa A 81111P1TAIZEI of 25 son. each, 10 ft, for 2.yr-olda ; colts, Bst 1016 : 11Wm, SM 6lb : Hume by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner, allowed3lb ;if both, bib, About three fur longs. (IS subs)—Wild Rose by Wild !Myra—Pandora, The Spendthrift by Wild DaYrell— Lady Barbara ,311.0, Kau de Vie by Zuyder Zee (31b), Balsant i“l M), L'Afrimine by Father Thames—Mhislihepherd (31b, TraviatabyStockwell—tftraysway, Tom Vernon, Haymarket by Weatherbit—Dr. Nichuleon's dam. 1 by Orlando—MUD Alb, Speculum, I by lambton—Wings of a Dove (31b), c by Lambton—Lampsda Tel Wn.inuOuin HANDICAP of 16 son. osek 10 ft, with 50 added; winners of any handicap alter Muth 8, at ten a.m., 711., extra. gentlemen riders. predonals, 616 extra. One mile. (26 subs.) Ana si lb Age sub Sultan Ab e 12 6 Naito, by Mountain Beadle 0 11 12 Dew—Antelope .. 6 10 8 Wild Agar Buckfoot litockinger a 11 1 Nuneaton Plover lO gestion 1! B John lack Pri nce, by Vol- ax 4 9 12 a Pintail 6 1015 tinny Life Guardian= .... 4 10 11 • 9 10 A HANDICAP HU2DLI RACK of 5 ion. earl. 1 It, with 30 added; winners of a handicap hurdle race after March 15, at ten am., 71b extra; wood to save stake. Two miles, over eve lights of hurdles. (42 anle. 111 ) Ate 112 Age at lb Shakspeare Helen Fortunate, Dermot Authors .... 4 15 7 Nukuhrou 5 0 steamboat 4 10 5 II Bra n hma 5 In 0 /ran Pearl New ...... a 1 II sJberta, by Tram- - ... sw Bea King • It peter 4 IS Benaset King Arthur ll T Meanweed • 11 Nemo 8 =, by Btack- 6 6 Naboeillelt 8 well a 5 0 Charlemagne Golden Cru Grace Darting Manchester Chimney sweep .... 6 3 Lord Waldagrave Zeloo Durham 6 2 Wellesley Nuneaton Tennyson --- - •• . _ . . TIM STAID HANDICAP of 5 WIN. each, It, erltit 20 added winners titer March 16. et 10 Am., Mb e2Ars. pee hdlg. (13 subs.) Age et lb Kangaroo Berth, Gordian Knot Her Ladyship Linder the amid 0 7 2 Mouthoh Ago s lb . 3 9 .S 8 7 , 3 0 3 7 Milord 4 7 9 Feodor Whirligig A UAWDICLP PLAYS of 60 'ova. : wituxes after March 15, at 10 a.m., Mb extra. lire huionice. Age et lb Age at lb Volunteer • 911 fby Lord of the Isles _ _ _ _ _ Queen of Trump a 9 0 :-Catherin• Hares 3 11 Ulphus Crown Prince Gordian Knot Mistletoe Bessie I 7 0 Anchorite ilmisi . - ! ! Kt Qulrlna 6 I I Ilavannab 4 610 Mouchoir blackbird Elegance 4 6 8 fby Batavia= —Car. Canard Thawing 6 0 S MATCH. 100, h ft, 1 moe ; owners silo —Mr. F. Rowlands's The Guido, 5 yrs, that 4th, against blz. F. Wombwell's Ratanka, aged, 114101 b. ROYAL RIME HOSPITAL, GIAYII-1/f/f-ROAD.—The number of patients relieved at this hospital during the week ending March 16 was 3,114, of which 663 wore new oases. [Atirertisement.]—HoLLowAY's Onglitzwr AND Paul —No False flocurity.--The dimmest threatened by the blighting winds and evr•recurrent storms can only he safely 'net by early and reliable remedies. The treatment invented by Professor Holloway possesses every merit that can be desirable le a medicine for the household. They are alike available for youth, maturity, and age they extract from the blood and body all that is effete or harmful; they cheek all irregular or dis ordered action, and substitute pure blood, tem which alone a sound structure can be formed or maintained. Stitches, pains in the sides, shortness of breath, palpitation, bronchitis, chronic cough. sore throat'. and diphtheria are reduced within the limits of adety by these rowdies. used according to the • • directious." tato Intelligent. METROPOLITAN COUNTY COURT& (Sitting days appointed to the present woe& 1 witermiltsiza, Bt. 11;rths's4aaa.—Tataday, March 19. Wed• neaday. 20 : Thursday. 21. Bumiaarntr, Purtlaud-road.—Wedneaday, March 20 ; Thurs day. 21 ; Friday. 22. SIMITLZBONE, Marylebonercad.—Tuesday. March 19; Wed nesday, 20 : Friday. 22. WaiusWoitiii,ll:sastreet.—Tusiday, March 19. CLIRLOIWRI.L, Duncan-terunce.—Mooday, March 18; TEM day, 19 ; Wednesday. 20 ; Thursday, 21 ; Friday, 22. 811o1=1:2Ca, Old-strestuoad.--Tuesday, Match 19; Thurs day, 21. Bow, Bow-road.—Monday, March 18; Friday, 22. WRIVICRAPIL, Oreat Preacot-street.—Wedneaday, March 20 ; Thursday, 21 : Friday, It Sown wear, Swan-street —Thursday, March 21 ; Friday, U. Unsure, Llimberwell New-road.—Tuesday, March 19; Wed nesday, 20. CRT IF LONDON, (11111dblabl1119111111.—Monday, March 18; Wednesday, 20 LORD MAYOR'S COVET, Guildhall—Monday, March 18; Tues day, 19. EQUITY COURTS.—MAzat 16. (Before the Master of the Rolls.) RE THE BLAKELY ORDNANCE CONPANT.-LIPATITE THE NEW ZEALAND BANE. Mr. Jewel, Q.C. , and Mr. Wickens appeared for the New Zealand Bank in this matter, and asked for leave for them to prove, as debenture holders, for a debt of 10,00 W., against the estate of the Blakely Ordnance Company. The case was identical with that of the Rhos-hall Mining Company, in which a similar claim was allowed by this court on Wednesday last. Mr. BaggallaT, Q.C., and Mr. J. N. Higgins appeared for the official hquidator of the Blakely Ordnanoe Com pany; Mr. Southgate, Q.C., and Mr. Thomas Hughes aPMrefor Captain Blakely. d ßomilly made an order giving the New Zealand Bank leave to prove for their claim, as asked, with liberty to the Blakely Ordnance Company to apply in chambers with respect to the proof, as they might be advised, in accordance with the principle of his decision in the Rhos hall Mining Company. BOSTON ELECTION. The election for Boston, occasioned by the retire ment of Mr. M. Staniland, to ok place on Saturday, from the ta.k.nly of the Aseembly-rooma The Mayor (Mr. W. (iAInTER) The tuu.il formalities (comprising some very long procla mations from the town crier) baying been observed, Mr. N. WEI,D proposed Mr. T. Parry, of Sleafora. Mr. J. C. Srmomm seconded the nomination. The MATOR, after waiting for a few miautes , declared Mr. Parry duly elected, and three cheeraweregiven for the new member. Mr. Parry expressed his thanks for his election, observ ing that the consideration and kindness shown towards him had gone on increasing during the last two months, and to the last hour of his life he should be deeply grateful to the inhabitants of the borough. The seat in parliament which they conferred upon him at the last general election had recently become vacant, and he had come forward with the most perfect confidence to solicit a renewal of the honour which had previously been bestowed upon him. Since that election some startling events had taken place, hut he was perfectly willing to allow every act of his life—whether public or private, as regards Poston, to be inquired into, and to leave the result to the public of his own county. There was now this great question of reform staring us in the face, and he thought that Mr. Gladstone, as the leader of the liberal party in the House of Commons, was leading his party with great judgment and discretion. He (Mr. Party) firmly believed that Mr. Gladstone was doing that which the great holy of his party desired, and which the people of this country derire viz., standing aside for a moment, slid giving Lord Derby and his party a fair and open chance of settling the question. From what one heard and saw in the newspapers it appeared that the measure to be proposed on Monday evening would contain a very wide extension of the franchise ; it might he, and pro bably would be accompanied by some system of cumulative voting or dual voting ; but to his simple mind it seemed that one man should give one vote only. Still, if there were a principle in it, and if that principle could be handled so as to amend the constitution, it would be better to accept sonic arrangement of the kind, so that the House of Commons might be reconstituted, and might be able to proceed to other useful and vigorous measures. In conclusion Mr. Parry observed that what ever puition in society the suffrages of the electors had given him, or whatever weight he might get in the county in consequence, he should never forget to whom he owed it, and he should endeavour to administer the trust com mitted to him for the good of the country. (Cheers.) A vote of thanks to the mayor, together with three cheers for his worship, closed the proceedings. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—Haste 15. FLOGGING IN THE ARMY. PAM. P. 1/011/191% Mr. F. Mullion Mr. J. R. Yorke Colonel Mart Colonel Bartlelot Mr. W. Martin Mr. Bane Mr. Grentell Colonel Cooper Mr A. Bullet Mr. W. J. Hamilton Berjeant Gawks 84 T. HeakeM Mr. Crum•Rwing Lord Bingham Mr. J. Lamont Mr. C. 8. Read Mr. A. Ban Mr. R. Gurney 31r. J. Mandeld Mr. Goddard Alderman naluincina Colonel Aimeeley Lord Eleho Major Bean&et Mr. Inghtun Lord K Bruce Mr. E Hamilton Lord ii. Thynne Mr. Gregory Mr. BoMord Mr. R. Lewis Colonel Bourne Waterhouse Mr. Mr.Cowsu lillobert Mr. lenyon Mr. H. Berkeky Colonel Somerset TRADE AND SPECULATION IN COTTON. The following letter, written on behalf of the Cotton Spinners' Association, has been addressed to the President of the Liverpool Cotton Brokers' Association : " 63, Ring-street, Manchester. March is. " Sir,—Your letter of the 15th ult. has been considered by our committee, and unanimously declared to be most unsatisfactory. The brokers for the cotton spinners, re ceiving a sum (on the present scale of prices) of about a quarter of a million of pounds sterling per annum, should nut, even in appearance, place thethselves in antagonism to their principals. Your letter suggests the necessity of a thorough consideration of the relationship which exists between principals and agents, and also the necessity of a settlement of disputes which are the cause of deep irrita tion among us. The trade in which we are engaged is of national importance, whether we estimate it in respect of the capital embarked, amounting to two hundred millions of pounds sterling, or the wages annually paid to our workpeople, amounting to twenty-two million pounds ster:ing, or the number of persons employed in our factories, amounting to eight hundred thousand persons. Our trade is subjected to embarrassment and to heavy loss by the fallacious and misleading reports of stock of cotton which your authorised circular publishes. The just blame which we cast upon the incorrect accounts you place before the trade must and ought to rest upon your association, so long as you refuse to comply with our expressed wishes and suggestions for the adoption of means to remedy the serious evil. If you are willing to give accurate reports, we have a right to ask why you persist in pursuing a course which has been frequently proved to be unsound. We are sure that it is in your power, as our brokers, to keep the ac counts of stock in an accurate manner. We think nothing can be simpler than to adopt our recommendation of the buying brokers making a daily return to their secretary of the quantity and the sorts of cotton delivered to the car riers. The imports and the exports are in the hands of the Customs, and no one will challenge the truth of their bookkeeping. We acquit you of all collusion with those who make dishonest returns of their stocks ; but in the future we could not possibly clear you of complicity if you refuse to amend your plans, which hen been proved to be so useless for authenticity. Let us remind you that the stock at Christmas last, after so recent a stock tak ing as September 30,was reported by yourselves to be about 90,000 Nies in excess of your estimate, representing a sum of more than two million pounds sterling. Can anything more be needed to prove how defective your present sys tem of accounts must be? We do not hesitate to assert that no accounts at all would be preferable to such falla cious statements. We are so earnest in our efforts to break down the present evil system of stock-taking, that, in the event of your refusal to listen to our suggestions, we have decided to take measures ourselves to ensure ac curacy. You have also declined to accede to our request to abolish all notice of speculation in your circular. We know that the feeling of the spinners is that you should comply with our wish. Speculation is not legitimate trade; you circuLtr should not notice what is unsound and injurious. The cotton spinners do not wish you to recognise it ; our interests are opposed to it, and you ought not to pursue • course inimical to our true interests. If speculators and jobbers wish to have an organ of their own, by all means let them have it, We are assured that an influential section of your association is as much dissatisfied as our selves with the anomalous position you have assumed, and with the adverse course of action you have pursued. We are moot anxious to discuss with you the various grievances which oppress us, but we are not disposed longer to submit to have our claims disregarded by our brokers. We have purposely confined our remarks to two points, which seem to us to refer exclusively to the cotton brokers, as distinct from the merchant. Finally, we are conscious of the fact that weareaddreming an association comprising agents for cotton sellers as well as agents for cotton buyers, and also persons who act in the double capacity of at tempting to serve both buyer and seller. We confess the difficulty of our position in this respect, and beg to say that we have framed our reply from the cotton spinners' stand-point. —I am, sir, on behalf of the Cotton Spin , MASON, President, , ners' Association, To Fletcher Rogers, Rsq., President Cotton Brokers' Association, Liverpool. ADMIRALTY, MAsca 16.—ArPorimirattr.— Lieutenant J. IL Vidal to the Formidable. I.I3II.ESISTIBLIL—IS is stated that her Majesty's screw steamship Irresistible, the guardahip in the Southampton Water, is under ordersto be in readiness to proceed to Ireland, and all leave has been stopped. Her tender, the Pheasant, has sailed for IrelantL—Hants Aderrium.. Tar Pores HEALTH RESTORED By DII BARRY'S FOOD, TBI ILIVALENTA, ARADICA.—Core No. 69,413.—" Rome, July 21, 1866. The health of the Holy Father is excellent, espe daft wince, abandoning all other remedies, he has Used entirely upon Du Barrfs Food, and lila Holiness cannot praise this excel lent food to., highly."—Ouette do 61141.—iAdvertieement I HEALTH RESTORED BY Du BARRY'S FWD To TIM FMB SCA, nerves, Mims, and liver, cluing dynpepda tinn , constipation, diarrhosa, acidity, palpitation. sleeplessness, debility, wasting, cough, asthma, fevers, cousumptkoi, low spirit., 00,000 annual cores which had resisted all medicines, In cluding that of his Holiness the rope. Cure No. 1,771.—L0rd Stuart de Bede', of many years of dyspepsia ; No. 62,316.—The HareMoness of inthau, of amen years' indescribable agony from dyspepsia, uervottanesa, low spirits, liver disorder, and wading away.—Tins, at la 1941 ; 11b., Ts. 9d. ; 121 b., ; 241 b., Oa—Du Barry and Co., 77, Regent-street, London ; also at Fortnum and Mason's. and at 61, Oracechurchidreet ; 4, theapahle : 63 and 160, Oxford-street. Importing Caution.—Bewure of the many unsavoury and niece than sloppy imitations to which, without authority, Baron Lishig's name is moat &add:tomb attached.— (Adverdienidat.l TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ezra/2m the victims of Soiled Dore are not fairly sentenced yet, the investigation at Tattersall's on Monday hist, and consequent order for the readjustment of accounts, being protested against by one of the principal sufferers as illegal. Mr. Chaplin's manifesto is quiet and to the point, and he makes his plea out of pure love of " justice to the backers" of the luckless impostor ; yet his championship of the oppressed is not likely to be of such service to the poor " punter," as was his remarkable withdrawal of Purchase after the dead heat with that tremendous favourite, &shy, at Newmarket, last October, as under any circumstances it can only be a case of sentence deferred. But fur this mild sensation, steeplechasing would still be all the rage in racing circles, the legitimate business at Chelmsford having poisesed far leas interest than the bulletins front Croydon—where, after two postponements, they managed to make a start on Saturday afternoon, to the pecuniary disadvantage of the followers of Cortolvin. The Grand National hero went so short and bad that he was incapable of beating the useful Sir Bobby over three miles, and it is a question whether be had not better withdraw from the steeplechase to-day (Monday), if not the Warwick Grand AnnuaL One of the Liverpool " dead'uns," Doctor, won the Croydon Hurdle Race so easily sa to hold out the hope that he may do for the Surrey Open Steeplechase, for all the ilb penalty. However, the Duke of Hamilton has Slyfox to do battle in place of Cortolvin, and I should not be surprised at his winning, Hornet (a rood horse, no doubt) having to give him a stone, and the course not being so suitable to Sea King, perhaps, as' that at Aintree. A dozen other rucetings have to be held during the week, at all of which we shall have steeplechasing, three-fourths of them being devoted to that description of sport ; never theless, whatever interest the metropolitans may take in Margate and Bromley, the only important proceedings on the tapir are in the Warwick bill of fare. This extends over twenty-eight items, which have to be got through in three days, and some o f are worth contending for, though the best prize on the firm day's card will be the Willoughby Handicap, one mile. Herein the Duke of , Hamilton stands with three, and he appears to possess an ' excellent chance of carrying off another race with The Beadle, badly as Vandervelde ran at Chelmsford, for if they do let Life Guardsman run the stone may not quote bring them together. Sultan does not appear good enough to contend against Moulsey for the Trial Stakes, Lord Batemait's horse having more to fear from Radon, who ought to give the weight to the three-year olds, considering that one of the lot may be ready or wanted. Mistletoe is handicapped leniently enough in the five-furlong Plate, Queen of Trumps having to give her 251 b, and she is not to be despised ; but Lord Westmor land having three entered, and the old Queen's party the same number, the event is scarcely ripe for d is cussion now' The Hurdle Race is in even a worse predicament, for Mr. Carew owns at least four, Lord Paulett three, and several gentlemen a couple each, of the party—two entered, and it is bard to tell yet whether there are better things than Jacob and Benazet in their re spectiee interests. As the Stand Plate may not be good enough for the two top-weights, last year's winner, Gordian Knot, might do the trick again, supposing his legs have not quite gone, Her Ladyship being about the best of his opponents. There is nothing tempting in the 23 move. Sweepstakes for 2.yr-olds, the thrice-defeated Eau-de- Vie —who will not improve as he advances in years, or rather months—having only Lady Barbara, the Lampada colt, and Haymarket safe on paper, all his nine other oppo nents being "dark." There is nothing else in Tuesday's list worth looking at, and I can only deal with a couple of Wednesday's races, the two minor handicaps depending on bow things progress previously, though Queen of Trumps will always look dangerous for the half-mile spin. The Two-Year-Old Stakes, like The Sweep, is over three fur longs only, and hence the 4lb penalty on Ninny's back will not be a serious hindrance to her, seeing all the other winners—Ma.sderwen, Substance, and Pyrenees--are similarly penalised, and the only one that has a chance against her of the whole public lot engaged is Maesdsrwen, who will shine better over " three-quarters " than three furlongs. The Great Warwickshire Handicap, one mile and a half, is little more than a question of health for Blonitress, failing whom—and her most recent perform ances last autumn were dreadful—my vote must be divided between Pintail and Wandering Minstrel, after Skirmish's retreat from the Liverpool Cup. Colonel Knox has three in the two-mile Steeplechase set for Thursday, including the promising Stiff ; and he will not have many to dispose of, in my opinion, beyond the Cutler, Marble Hill, and Oscar. The Grand Annual Steeplechase, four miles, is as big an event, oo paper, aa the Grand National, the race being so open that there would be nothing asto nishing in a field of twenty facing the starter. Columbia, The Doctor, and others not wanted for the Liverpool, swell the acceptances, and the mare will be dangerous if allowed to run, the galloping being just what she will like ; still many wo aaw run forward fora long ' way on Wednesday week last will be served by the good going" here, and Shakespeare, Sea King, Tennyson, and King Arthur may carry their owners good money again. Now that things look so bad, too, for Cortolvin, we should have Shangany and Fan in the front again, Mr. Studd undoubtedly pos sessing two good horses, besides Shangarry, in Despatch and Clansman, his fourth string, Sensation , being also ungaged. Add to the above-mentioned Astrolabe (who fell at Liverpool), Meanwood, and Hornet, and we shall have a su ffi cient number of horses whose form is known to be good now to make up a big field from, Grace Darling, again, being a light weight, whispered about as a pretty fair jumper. Looking carefully through the handi cap, Hornet is best "in," having run fifth to Globule at Croydon, carrying list . albs., after a fall, whilst he once beat Astrolabe fairly enough at a stone ; nevertheless, the French mare will be so much at home on the Warwick course that she must be written dangerous, and there is no certainty about Fan beating her again if the Hornet can. The only other event to be dealt with is the six furlong Plate, wherein Effervesence appears the most troublesome opponent of the two heavily-weighted flyers. —I am, &c., METEOR. CROYDON SPRING STEEPLECHASES. --SATURDAY. This meeting, after having been postponed from Thursday on account of the inclement weather, commenced to-day. The morning opened beautifully flue, and though there had been • severe frost overnight, the general warmth of the sun had moistened the geound considerably prior to the opening of the proceedings, and rendered the course, though somewhat heavy, very falrgoing, everything considered. The attendance did nut appmach by many hundreds that of the autumn meeting, yet the gatekeepers must have taken no despicable amount during the day. There was plenty of accommodation on the stand for any number of visitors, which, no doubt, will be fully appreciated on Monday If the weather keep fine, with the various otherimprove meats which redound tothe creditor theindelstlgable committee. The racing began with the Open Hunters' Stakes, for which Maure pas and Lincoln darted, and which the young Duke's horse won anyhow ; Lincoln knocked completely out of time, falling a couple of fences from home. The Steeplechase Cup produee4 a field of four, and resulted In a rare turn-up for the fielders, Cortolvin's chance, from his performance In the Grand National, was considered such a foregone conclusion that the odds of 6 to 2 were freely laid on Man, but he was never "In the hunt," after going a mile. As he took his preliminary canter it MUM, have been apparent to the merest tyro in racing that It was not such a good thing after all ; he galloped like a Hampstead heath donkey, and looked as little like the winner of the Leer pool event. Let It not he supposed for a moment, however, that Sir Bobby did not earn his laurels as gallantly many little hone In the world could; he ran throughout like the sound game hit of horseflesh he is, and Jumped his femme like neat. Consi dering that he is really no bigger than • sheep's heal order • microscope, this is a wonderful performance, but we still have our doubts whether It is not too good to be true. He led detest from end to end, and Torn Ablett had as much as he couki do to pull at him. The most important contest of the day was the Grand National Hurdle Ras*, for which a dozen made their ap pearance. The Doctor, who was backed for lumps both at the pod and all over London, kept in the front range from start to finish, and event wo n cleverly by a length. Fortunatus looked particularlydange rous all th rough, but swerved all over the course at the finish a most unaccountable manner. Tim OPI3 liciTaits' STAKES of 6 eon. each, for hunters, at lbt each : gentlemen riders, proleselonals extra. About three miles. (10 rubs; Duke of ) Hamilton's Ileurepas, aged, 12st (Mr. 7lb 71b extra Crawehaw) 1 _ . . LW!. oln alao rim Betting opened at 6 to 5, but closed at evens on Lincoln. Tag Clion:0011 971S.PLECHASZ CUP, value 100 soya, by sub scription of 10 sova. each, b It, with 50 added for 4-)polds and upwards : weight fur age, with penalties and allowances. About three miles. (17 subs. )Ii J. Daily's Sir bobby, by ffutchia's Hercules—dam by David, aged, 12st 914 .inc. Sib extra) Duke of Hamilton's Cortolvin, aged, 12 1 t 12Ib (Inc. 7111 extra; (J. rags) I _ o others raa. Betting : 6 to 2 on Cottol;in, 5 ti; 1 apt Sir Bobby, and 10 to 1 "bar two.- A Biii.lllo BTIZPLACITASI of Sion. each, with 00 added, for 4-yr-olds and upwards; weight for age, with selling allowances. About two rullea Mr. Williams's St. Maximum (A3)l, aged, list 71b (=lion) I Mr. Williams's Monitor (LSO), 6 yrs, list (J. Knott) 2 Mr. Dalley'a Atalanta (1.30). aged, lilt 7lb (T. Ablett, 3 Betting : g to 4 on St um, and t to 1 agst Atalanta. THI °RAND NATIONAL HANDICAP HCADLN HACH otl6 DOM each. 10 ft, and 3 only U declared, with 200 added, second to re ceive 30 move. About two miles and a quarter. ($5 muba ,17 of whom pay 3 nova each.) Mr. W. Mytton's The Doctor, by The Cure—Margaret of Anjou, aged, Mat (Wheeler Mr. Carew 's Fortunate', mod, 11mi 121) ..(11r. Crawshaw Mr. H. Rlckard's The 6 yrs, list 101 h (Alekardsi 3 Nine ether ran. Betting : 100 to 30 aunt to 2 apt Pearl Diver, 4 to 1 apt Fortunate', 100 to It eget Pirate and ilea King, 10 to 1 each eget Accident and Risk, and 12 to 1 each apt Italham, Gamecock, and Nuneaton. , Mother of Pearl wet first away, and cut out the work with a clear lead of The Doctor and Havelock for about 400 yards, when she gave way, going on the at:solute last. Approaching the hurdles Pearl Diver and Doctor were in front side by side, but Mr. llrayley's horse was first over, II ave. lock lying third Wham fourth, AucWent and Sea King to grther nest, slttly in advance of Fortunatus, who headed Nuneaton and it k, Mother of Pearl being thus early beaten off. Going along the far Mile, lies King Joined his stable companion, and went into the dip with The Doctor at his flanks, but on again reaching the hurdles The Doctor took a clear lead of the pair, and Fortunatus, Improving his position, went on In ad vance of Nuneaton, who had In close attendance Anthem and Accident, Pirate, Clacton, Gamecock, and Risk. In a duster, bringing up the mar, Mother of Pearl having pulled up. Traversing the back stretch Pirate quitted the rear division, Sea King at the tame Was dropping back. From this point the race wail confined to the three placed, and when fairly In the straight, The Doctor and Fortunatus quitted Pirate, the former winning cliverty by a length ; bad third. Pearl Diver was fourth, Nuneaton fifth, Ao. THE POLICE COURTS. MANSION-HOUSE. Two well.dreeeed young women (well known to the police), who gave their names as Aan Jackson and Charlotte Yonny, were charged before the Lord Mayor with the commission of the following daring street robbery. From the evidence of the prosecutor, a Mr. Hill, a rent collector, living in Heform-place, Nihitecross-street, it appeared that on Friday night, between eleven and twelve o'ciock, he and a friend were passing along Princes-street, on their way home, when they were accosted by the two prisoners, who were told to go about their business, when the prisoner Jackson suddenly made a snatch at the prose cutor's watch, broke it from the guard chain, and ran away with it. The other prisoner, Young, also ran o ff , but both were pursued by the prosecutor, his friend, and Police constable Dunbar, 270. In the course of the chase the prisoner was seen by the police-constable to throw some thing away. The officer picked it up, and it turned out to be the case of the stolen watch, the watch itself being found in the possession of the prisoner Young when she was captured in Moorgate-street. The prisoner Jackson, when called for her defence, said she would plead guilty, and have the matter settled here. . . The prisoner Young protested that she wan met guilty. In reply to the Lmd Mayor, Partridge, the gaoler of the court, said that he believed both the prisoners were known, and added that there was a gentleman in court who had another charge to prefer against the prisoner Jackson. The gentleman alluded to, whose name did not trans pire, here stepped forward, and informed the court that about 10 o'clock on the night of Wednesday, the 6th March instant, he was proceeding along Fan-street, on his way home from business, when he came up to Jack son, who was standing near another female, who was lying on the foot pavement. Jackson stated that the female was her enter, who had fallen in a fit, and en treated him to assist her in raising the latter. lie wil lingly lent his aid and having done so recommended Jackson to convey her sister house in a cab. She said she would do so, and be then left them together, but had not gone many paces before he heard the sound of footsteps as of persons running away, and then discovered that he had been robbed of his watch and chain, which wore of the value of 71., and which had been perfectly safe in his pos session just before he fell in with the prisoners. He at once gave information to the police of his loss, and also supplied a description of the women, and on that morning he had been sent for to the police-station, where Jackson was in custody on the other charge, and he at once identi fied her as the female who Lad solicited his assistance in the manner alread described. The prisoner Jackson called Heaven to witness that she was wholly innocent of this affair, and declared that she could prove that she was not near the spot on the night in question. The Lord Mayor remarked that this was a case whirls dome , del further inquiries before the matter was finally disposed of, and with that view his lordship remanded both the prisoners to Thursday next. MARKETS. COTTON.—LIYZgroOL, Mace 18.—We hare had an en cited market; American's ed. to per lb. dearer. Esti mated sake to-day, 15,000 bales, including 0,000 speculation and export., 8,000 American, led. to 18d ; 406 Pernam, de., 121 d. to ISed. ; 100 klaranham, lted. ; 10 %tech) and Bahia, 130.; 800 pUan. 151 d. to led. ; 200 Smyrna, I Hid. to 12d. ; 5,500 Surat, Std. to 12$d. ; Madras, 1011 d. to 11 ed.; Bengal, Sande, de.. Ted. to Ad.: 100 Peru. 14d. Fair Dhollerah, li; fair Oomrawuttee, lied. ; fair Broach, 111 d. ; fair Bengal, 81d ed .; fair Egyptian, 101 d. ; fair Parma, la ; middling Bowed; 1311 I.: middling Orleans, 14d. corTom 00005.—MANcerrnit, Malice 16.—We commenced the week with a gat and depressed market, but after Tuesday some improvement was caused by the greater activity in the Liverpool cotton market, cotton Improving to the extent of about id. per lb. It has not affected this market generally. The change has brought a good many buyers of yarn into the market, both for home consumption and export, and a fair busi ness was done from Wedaesday to yesterday, some moderately heavy stocks being moved off. Sellers put in a slight advance of quotations yesterday, which had the effect of checking opera tions to some extent. The cloth market has not followed the lead of the cotton market to the mine extent as that for yarns. There have been some extra sales, but chiefly of small lots, where buyem would acmpt Tuesday's quotations. There is no change in the market to-day. WOOLLEN.—Lane, Wizen 16.—The markets this morning have been at ; the attendance of buyers has been small, and they who were present did not show any desire to purchase be yond their actual wants. consequently the parmts which have left the cloth halls were limited both in amount and number. The chief demand in the coloured market bas been for tweeds and coatings, the darker shades having the preference, but the amount of business done has been very restricted. The inquiries for plain cloths have been merely nominal. The busi ness transacted in the white hall has been very restricted, and has been confined to a few parcels of hair-lists, bey nd which nothing further, worthy of special notice, has transpired. Rates may in some instances be said to be rather easier. WOOL AND WORSTED.—Beccroan. ]firm la.—There has been a somewhat improved feeling la the wool market during some part of the week and more inquiry, though the business done was not appreciably greater than during many past weeks. The classes of wool meet Ls request keep up In price, but in other sorts, such as haltbreds, which are neglected, there Is a drooping tendency. In worsted yarns, spinners are fast running out of contracts, and And It difficult to get a renewal of orders. Shipping merchants meek In some Instances to place orders on easier terms, but find at difficult to induce spinners, who have already reduced prices to the lowest point, to yield to their offers. Though there has thus been an appearance of more doing, the actual business dor.e is not large. Prices ou the whole are maintained with considerAhle firmness. In pieces there has been little business done. The reported new tariff puts a com plete stoppage to the American trade. Some small transactions have been effected by foreign buyers. The home trade, which has of late been more active, is again quiet The late cold weather has greatly checked the sale of spring goods in the ware houses. Manufacturers are doing a very !United trade, and are far from being fully employed. Sonic are not Indisposed to make a (*neuron, though generally prices are unchanged. HARDWACK—ltininsontte. MARCH It —The trade of this town remains In the same unsatisfactory state in which it has been for many weeks at the close of last week several batches of reign orders wars distributed amongst the manufacturers ; many of thaw have already been executed. and the whole will be got out of hand with mat unusual promptitude as to show how closely they are u orked up. We are now within a few days of the end of the quarter. a period when it almost Invariably happens that manufacturers are actively engaged In getting their orders executed and delivered before quarter-day: nothing of that kind is now experienced. In the metal trades, with one or two exceptions, dulnesa prevails. The Brammastess' Amoclation held • meeting a day or two since, and decided not to wake any change to the price of wire and other rolled metal, the present rates being quite in accordance with the nominal reduction of SS per ten in the price of copper. In the foreign department but litUe change has occurred of late. The rely feature is the prospect of improvement in business con. terns with the East Indies The course of exchange is steadily improving, and as some descriptions of hardware goods are much wanted in that market, the return of trade to • healthy condition seems to be dependent only on the restoration of credit and confidence. The principal merchants here who do bashiess with that quarter have met their customers half-way the financial troubles; by that course muck disaster has been prevented or mitigated. COBX.--CamMUDOI, Marten 18 —Wheat WY airaln Is. desror: other oxen aa last week. The very severe weather and snow prevent all sowing. Wheat, Ms. to 00a Barley, 365. to Ida Bean•, 38s. to 44a. Oats, 24a to Ms. CARLISIA, MARCH 16.—There was a good supply of wheat at oar market to-day, fair of barley, and large of oats. Whsa met a good demand, at the extreme rates of last weak. Oats and barley were also Inquired for at the same quotations. Prices white, new, Ma. to Ms : ditto, old. Ms. to 20s. ; rod, new, 18a. to Ms. Barley, les. to 151. Osts—potato, 10a. Id. to Ma Id. per Carlisle bushel. Plow., 2s. 3d. to b. Id. ; oatmeal. b. 3d. to 3s. 4d. ; ryemeal and barleymeal, la ed. per stone. Cowintirnz, MAIM 16.—An increased supply of wheat, with a fair demand, at ao advance of la to a. per yr. Of barley the show was moderate, and to effect sales a reduction of Is, mall necessary, at which decline business was very limited. A man supply of beans and peas, which realised the full rates of last week. OCILDIPORD, MAROII 16. —The supply of wheat to-day was mu. dente :of other trrsdn very large. Wheat was in good demand, at an advance of from is. to ts. per qr. upon the rotas of last week. Sonne orn In Mere request at late quotation,. Wheat, MO. to 74. Barley, 3sa. to Ns. Oats, Ma. to Yea. Peas, 40a to 445. beans, 41a. to eht. Le cy:rim mutat 18 —There WM barely an avenge show of wbest at ..ur nest market today, the condition of which ea. pretty fair. The tone of the demand was healthy, and pelve s advanced fully is. per quarter. Old white samples realised..:.. to ;Oa : old red. GU. to new white, SM. to . new red, 501 s. tons. per 38 stone. The Inquiry (o r barley was aan i n . active character. The show was fair and business Ming dull, sellers bad to take easier rates. Malting was quoted at 111 no ils. perquarter : grindit4 l 3ll. to $5.. per 30 stone. The d e . mend for oats was mid Pimples changed hands at p r i sm similar to those of last w sold at SS& to 305.: new, 26, to 30a per 54 stone. The show of beans was scanty, and steady consumptive demand was experienced, prices to use the turn in favour of the seller ; old, 68s. to cos ; new, Mt to 495. per 33 stone. Peas were without much variation. Fine flour made 481. to 50e. ; seconds. sets. per 20 stone. The young wheat plant Is looking pretty weU around here. - - NonwiCH, MARCH It —At oar market today the supply of wheat was only fair, and the demand being tolerabiy active, prices advanced is to 24. per quarter for all good condi tioned qualities. The samples of barley are now tam dining*. log, and the demand becoming limited, pokes may be quoted about the same so this day se'tialght. !Mite doing fa ntber art:idea. The weather during the week ham been dry, with room sivelyeold and searching winds from the north and northeast mid severe frosts, so that but little progress ha", been made in getting In the spring seeds. White wheat, weighing Ulla. to MAW. nes. to 705.: red ditto, weighing 60Ibs. to 1311 e. ,, OM. to GM; beat malt. lag barley, weighing 62elbs. to 33111 m., 445. to Ms. ; rune ditto, weighing 51Ibe. to 521144., 40s. to 44a.: distillin g ditto, weighin g 4Mbs. to 5011 w, 365. to 404. per qr. Average, : Wheat, 2,717 qn., 684 - 2d.: Wrier. 2,324 qrs., 42a, horrlNOlialt. Manse It —At oar exchange to-day the amply of wheat was by no mean abundant, there being a sprinkling of white and red sorts. The inquiry was •rm at Is. per yr ad vance. Old white ranged from 635. to 73, ; old red, to. to wig. ; new white, 645. to Tot.: new red, .545. to 635. per 36 stone. Of barley there was a tolerable show, but the trade was of • quiet character, and prices were about la per qr. lower than on the week previous : malting, 40s. to 50•. ; due, 525. to 53a per qr. ; grinding, 30a. to 365. per BO stone. Oats were moderately re presented, and there was • steady trade done. The Wriest soda were much the same as heretoture, but inferior lota were rather easier to buy. Old. 345. to 3sa ; new, tea. to 314. per 24 gone. The show of beans was small, and • fair demand took place at rather over previous rates : old, 54a. to 665. ; new, 44a. to 495. per 3i atone. Peas were not much inquired after, and late prices were ►bout supported. Super dour, 53 to 545. ; tine, ise. to 50s. per sack. Prritanotoran, MARCH 16.—We had a large show of wheat here to-day, and it found buyers at flab It per qr. over the prices of last week. A fair 'apply of spring corn, and the rases of last week were realised for all descriptions. Mumma, MARCH IC—There was a fair attendance at our Corn Ea to-day, but the quantity of wbeat was short. Holders asked r prices. which millers seem rather Indisposed to give at present, but still we must quote a rise of Is. per yr. on last week's rates. Best qualities sell at GU. to 73a per qr. No change to note in other corn. ItocßitTßit MARCH Pt —With a return of wintry weather the wheat trade in this city has been cliaracterimed by increased firm neuand prieesuince our last report, have taken • furher upward movement. For extra Rue lots of both white and red kinds od wheat prices advanced about Is. per quarter., while secondary and inferior parcels were mostly neglected. A fair clearance of most of the samples wan effected, and the trade was decidedly more active. For best kinds of white wheat our present pnces are Gil. to Odle • sec - eatery, 62e. to die.: and inferior, Ma. to Ida per quarter: best red wheat, 60a to fits.; secondary, Ns. to cos.; and damp and inferior, AM, to Ms., per quarter. There was very little doing in foreign kinds of wheat, and with a small demand prices were the turn dearer. Flour was held for rather more money, and best town-made samples advanced ed. to ia per sack. Barley was in slightly better demand, and the turn dearer: best malting kinds. 445. to 4ds. .• and others 40s. to 44a per quarter ; best grinding wheat Me. to 33e ; and secondary, eta. to rs.. per qnorter. Only a quiet demand was experienced for malt, and the prices were about the same as before. Ostia Erin, and about ed per quarter dearer. hest fetching 2.5 a. to lea,; and others, 20s. to its. per quarter. Bums and peas both dull, at about former prime. Wisucti, Meats It —We continue to he fairly though mode rately supplied with grata of all kinds, and the value the same for everything except wheat, and for the best dry qualities, either white or red, lo per qr. more is given. Prices to the grower :—Wkeld (white), 6ft. to 13. M., 631 M. per bushel: ditto red). Me to 622..631h5. per bushel; oats, to lid. ; beans, 425. to Us. per 38 stone. WoacEcnot, Mum 16.—At this days market there was a good supply of English wheat, for which more money was asked, and on the best quilt*a au advance of le per qr. was obtained. Barley tending downwar Pi ds. o demand for oats. Beans and peas unaltered. Tonic, 11 Mica 10. —The supply of wheat at our corn market to-day was again only moderate, and there was • fair attendance. Sales were made to a tolerable extent, and higher rates were realised Prices for white sorts were from rd., to 60s. ; for red, Ma. to 681, per 30 atone. The demand for barley was by so means active. There was about an average supply for the season, and prices for the tined sorts were quite as easy as heretofore; ordinary kinds were la, per quarter cheaper; malting, Sba. to 40s. per quarter ; grinding, 325. to 345. per SO stone. The supply of oats was much as usual, ana with a healthy feeling In the trade, sales took place at the currencies of the week previous; new, 200. to Mt per 24 stone. The inquiry for beans was nem, and in some Instances a small advance on late rates was ob tained ; samples sold at 425. to 445. per 38 stone. Malt, Ms. to 70s. • rye, 34a. per quarter; flour, 475. to 49a. per lack of SWUM WaTWlttriall. KARON 16 --Supplies of grain from all sourer* to our market this week hove been limited. tine small cargo of wheat has arrived from foreign. The Improved feeling we re. ported in the trade on this day se night has steadily increased, millers and dealers have operated with seemingly more Confi dence, and any alteration, we make on our former quotations are in favour of sellers. Wheat—lrish scarce and • shade dean:. Yorrign in very gond inquiry ; Odessa Chirka commando more money; other descriptions unchanged, bet firm. Barley—Malt ing unaltered. Uriading Oil. higher. Black oats -Not much doing in this article, as shippers hesitate to pay over the cur rency of Saturday last. Indian core—The wart advance iu Liverpool and Dublin markets yesterday has caused an equal irajorasvalnoat I. pe t.. here Flour better •Ictriatal at full rate*. imports t week ; —Wheat, 1.000 gm. Exports i -0111 4 4,8 beta.. flour. ISt seeks; oatmeal. 70. STRIKE or Aonicuvrussa, Lasorms.—A novel strike, namely, amongst the agricultural labourers, has just occurred i n the north-west portion of Buckingham shire. During the past winter, it appears, this class of people have been in receipt of wages amounting to only 9s. and 10a. per week, which, with bread at lid. per 4 lb. loaf, coals Is. ld. per hundredweight, and other neces saries of life proportionately high, they considered to be very insufficient. The fact that the farm-labourers at Brackley have just enjoyed an advance of is., and in some cases of 25., per week, seems to have increased the dis content of their brethren in Buckinghamshire ; and accord. ingly a movement was instituted, the initiative being taken at • village named Gawcott, near Buckingham, and • formal demand was made for an advance of 2a. per week, and le. for Sunday, in all eases where their services were required on that day. The farmers generally refused to give this rate of wages, and in one or two oases, it is stated, the labourers were summa rily dismissed. Be this as it may, it is a fact that in that village alone labourers to the number of 211, a few days ago, " struck," refusing to return to their work for lessthan the above-mentioned sum. The movement appears to have even taken en organised form, for a strike committee and • fund have been formed, from which assistance has already been rendered to the men who were dismissed and a secretary and treasurer appointed. The committee have issued a manifesto explaining the circumstances ; and the treasurer, Mr. Thomas Baker, jun., of Bridgettreet, Buck ingham, has appealed to the public for subscriptions to keep on the movement, " or; that," as he says, " the men may not starve while endeavouring to obtain the modest sum of 2s. a day for their labour." A similar advance of wages is intended to be demanded in other villages in the district. TUZ CARLTON MURDER.—EXTRAORDINARY PRO CPRDIRtie.—After the verdict of acquittal of the two Watson, on Friday night had been announced by the foreman of the jury there was a partial cheer in court, which was soon checked, but when his lordship gave the order to discharge the prisoners there nunieshately arose s loud shout in court, which was taken up by the crowd outside numbering about 10,000 people. The excitement was extraordinary, the mob being frantic with joy. When his lordship was conveyed in his carriage to his lodgings he I was vociferously cheered. The Watson were taken to ' a relative's in Great Alfred-egret, Nottingham. The male prisoner attempted to address the immense crowd which ha l assembled outside from one of the windows. He said, " I thank you all for the kindness you have shown towards us," but beyond this he could get no further, but burst into a flood of tears, and then left the window. His father afterwards addressed the crowd. A committee is being formed for the purpose of raising subscriptions to reim burse the Watson for the pecuniary loss they bare sum Mined. BIitiALFAIIT. —EPPS'S Cocoa.—The very agreesbie eltaracter of this preparation has rendered It a general tavtwritc Invigorating and sustaining, with a retitled and grateful devour developed by the special mode et preparotiou applied, this cocos is used as their habitual leverage for I,reaktet by thousands who never toed Cocoa before. "C:ocoa vtaudi very much higher than coffee or tea." Dr. Hamel! says, "and contains every dient necessary to the growth and sustenance of the b od y.' It is made simply by pouring boiling water or milk on the lion as sold. eln., elh., and lib packets. Thin Cocoa, u being prepared by Jas. Elva, the Dommopothk Chemist first ems. Wished In this country. is very generally called Ilppi's Houma). pathic Cooes.—(Advertlemeent. BERTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. GRAITAME —March 14, ati;;;;xgardens, Hyde-perk, the wife of J. A. Grahame, Req., of a eon. HUNTER.—March 14, at Dartford, the wife of R. 11. Bunter, Eq. M.8.C.5., of • daughter. MAXl : oN.—March 15, at klighbury New-park, the wife of I'. Req., of • eon. 1411L 111 1.M.—Mlarch 15, at Sydenham the, the wife of W. Tiding, of • um. ROMl—March 14, at Heysham Rectory, Leneststoe, the • 'lc of the Rev. C. T. Lloyds, of • son. WoODALL.—March 14, at Stoke Cottage, Stoke Newington, tha wife of F. Woodall, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. . . DAWSON—LAMBERT.-31arch Itrat St. Peter's Church. Eaton• square, by the Rev. J. Puller, .1. C. Daimon to 11.irriett, daughter of Mr. W. Lambert, of Pindlon. GRIILE—PADDON.—March 14. at Pareharn, by the Rev 11. Pladdon, H. J. W. Gehle, Lieutenant R F.., to Ellen Constance, daughter ofJ. H Peddon, Esq., of WaDington.hill, Fareham. HEN T—HOPPRIL —March 14. at St. Pancras Church, Mr. J. Hunt, of liereafordatreet, Woolwich, to Ilarriet Susannah. daughter of the late Mr. W. Hopper, of Georgentreet, Easton qt/are. DEATHS. 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