The Express. — London, England, 1867-05-02 00:00:00

1111 T. UAL PAII,.I.OIENT. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WLDNESDAY, MAY I. After our report left yesterday, on the order of the day for thy second reading of the Turnpike Trusts Bill, Mr. W.o.rote said the bill would make an im portant :.!teration in the law, and especially in aboli4hing the turnpike trusts and extending the load area by which the roads were in future to be maintained. He would consent to the second read ing of the bill on condition that it was referred to a select committee. After scone discussion, in which Mr. Hugessen, Lord Henley, Mr. Henley, Mr. Beach, and Mr. Knight took part, the bill was read a second time, and referred to a select committee. UN/ 11:1..S: 2' 01 CAJIBRII , v; E LuC.ll. NATIONS. A numerously-attended public meeting was hold ea Tuesday afternoon at Burlington-house, Piccadilly, for the distribution of the certificates and prizes obtained at the last examination of candidates from schools within the London centre. The Rev. J. LISWELY24 DAVIES, M.A., rector of Christ Church, Marylebone, occupied the ehair, in the absence of Mr. Charles Buxton, M.P., who had not sufficiently recovered from his recent accident in the hunting field to permit of his attendance. In his in troductory address the rev. gentleman observed that the numbers presenting themselves for these examinations were steadily increasing, not only in London, but through. out the country. The centres had also considerably increased, and it was a gratifying fact that 76 per cent. of the candidates had passed this year, being two per cent. more than last year. Altogether, since the commencement of these local examinations, 6,253 boys had been examined, of whom very nearly 4,000 had passed ; but the per centage of successful candidates was far greater at present than it was at first, the number of candidates having risen from 101 in 1861, to 146 in 1865, and to 168 last year, and this increase bad taken place, notwithstanding that another centre had been established at Ealing. The result of the examinations for the past year was highly satisfactory to the committee, 73 of the 168 having been awarded certificates, and a goodly proportion or them prizes in addition, so that on the whole there was good reason to rejoice at the success which had attended this movement. (Hear, hear.) The general eduation re. ceived at private a hools could now receive an academical finish, and so far as the acquisition of knowledge generally was concerned there was a unanimous desire on the part of our great thinking and scientific men to see new subjects of study introduced into our public schools, in order to render the student more fitted for the active business of his after life. (Hear.) At the same time—and in this view he thoroughly participated—there was an unwillingness to sacrifice the old methods of discipline, for nothing was more suitable for general education than the study of Latin and Greek, and mathematics. (Cheers.) Still he was not insensible to the importance of the modern languages and science, as branches of 'educa tion, and he was glad to find that those subjects had been recently introduced into the regular curriculum of study at Rugby and Harrow . (Hear, hear.) He had now a word to say to the boys upon the interest taken now-a-days in athletics. (Cheers from the boys.) He had no objection to bodily exercise when kept within proper bounds, but it did appear to him that a great deal too much time and attention was given up at Cambridge to cricket, boating, and racing. He did not undervalue the importance of muscular development, but it should be remembered that the mind, and not the muscle, rules the world. (Hear.) It was so with the ancients, for Hercules, with all his strength, was inferior to Apollo ; and so it was in modern times. The German war was a proof of this. It resulted in victory for the Prussians, rather through theireducated minds than their well-trained bodies ; and it would be always found that those who really get on, are not those who are the strongest and most active in body, but those who have well-trained and the best furnished minds. (Hear, bear.) In conclusion he called the attention of " parents and guardians" to the fact that the certificates ob tained at these local examinations were now recognised by the India Board, the Law Society, the general council of Medical Education, and by the Pharmaceutical Society, and that there was also a local examination for girls, which promised to be, and indeed was, quite as successful as those for boys. (Hear, hear.) Mr. T. Bodley, the hon. secretary to the committee of ex aminers, also addressed the meeting, mentioning that there are now 28 centres for local examine o On the order of the day for the second reading of the Public-houses, &c., Regulation Bill, 11r. :eters, who had charge of the bill, stated that within the last three days he had received an intimation from the government of their intention to oppose it, inasmuch as it affected the taxation of the country. Under these circumstances, and feeling great difficulty as a private member in dealing with the question, ho had no alternative but to withdraw the bill. There could be no doubt, li,ovever, that the present state of the law was moat unsatisfactory, and it was admitted on all hands that there was a necessity for legislation. He was glad to be able to state that the Home Secretary had adopted that view, and he had received from him an assurance of his intention to introduce a bill on the subject. After a few observations fr Mr. W.E. Forster, Mr. J. A. Smith, and Mr. Hon-fall, Mr. S. Cave, in the al, :m.e. of Mr. Walpole, said he was authorised to state that a bill would be brought in on the part of the government next session to place the licensing system on a more satisfactory footing. The bill was then withdrawn. Mr. M'KENXA moved the second reading of the Promissory Notes (Ireland) Bill. He stated that the object of the bill was to remove certain restric tions on the issue of bank notes imposed by a sta tute of George IV. and the Bth and 9th Victoria. There were only six banks of issue in Ireland, and they were authorised to issue to a certain amount, but they might issue notes beyond that amount provided that they deposited at the places of issue gold to the amount of the excess of issue. The bill would prevent the necessity of keeping the gold at those depots in respect of that excess of issue. In Scotland there was no such restriction. The gold could be kept at Edinburgh or Glasgow. There were 250 towns in Ireland in which banks might be opened if the Scotch system were esta blished in Ireland. Colonel FRENCH did not wish to see the Scotch system of banking introduced into Ireland. He considered this was much too important a question to be undertaken by a private member. He moved the rejection of the bill. A discussion ensued, which turned in a great measure on the general currency law, and in the course of which Mr. Goechen said the question was whether it was wise to add to the value of the monopoly of the issuing banks in Ireland, and thereby make it more difficult to deal with them, if it were proposed to adopt a general system of note circulation. Mr. Hankey expressed an opinion that notes ought not to be issued at all except by the state, or under state superintendence. Mr. Alderman Salomon said be thought sufficient cause had not been shown for the bill ; and Mr. S. Cave said it seemed to him that the currency laws ought not to be tampered with by a private member in order to remedy partial evils. On the other hand, the bill was supported by Sir J. Gray, Mr. Synan, and Mr. Pim ; and Mr. Murphy suggested that the bill should be re ferred to a select committee. On a division the bill was thrown out by 70 to 441. _ • . The house adjourned at a quarter to 6 o'clock. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-Arai 30. THE SYSTEM OF PURCHASE IN THE ARMY. FOE THE MOTION. Mr. T. Charoben )Ir. C. Fonder air' i;~~•ua Sir J. Johnstone Mr. J. A. Ramada Mr. C. S. Butler Mr. C. fidan.r.d. Mr. it. W. Crawford Kir A._ Huller Mr. T. Nuevo:* M r. 11-141211 PAIRS. Mr. C. GI bird COW tenay Mr. 11. 8. Wear, Mr. W. Graham Sir H. RauAmon Sir Patrick Olirinn Mr. IL Denman Mr. H. 11. itherklan Mr. W. T. Torreon bini Am'. *ley Mr. Warner ii:ll:llUrst Mt. 3. GoMindd Sir H. Ailpirutter Sherriff AGAPS? Till MoTttPX. Mr. =ff 11r. Colonel IL Cole The Hon. L Cole Mr. Henley Mr. W. Egerton Mr. Moyer Mr. Hornby The Attorney-General Mr. T. Baring Mr Brook Bridges Mr. Beresford Hope MOO/ B. Waterhouse Mr. H..Beaninont ('aphis t:7;icrsit Colonel& Knox Mr. Basil T. Woodd Mr. Smoßolt Major Jervis Mr. B. Brett Colonel Forde Mr. J (100d1301:1 Lord 11. Thrum Colonel Somerset Mr. J. lt. Yorke sir M. Bench Lord PellLon Mr. ❑oldney Mr. Lowther ;M - in connection with the University of Cam bridge. Banjo' College. he added, had founded two or three exhibitions for candidates who obtained honours under the Oxford local examinations. There were Oith7l7;inen; lees than four fellows at Cambridge who were induced to enter the university simplybecause they had passed one of these examinations. Many others bad been led to Cambridge in the same way, and it might be said that the system blessed both the university that gave, and the schools that received. (Hear, hear.) The certifi cates and prizes were then distributed. The latter con sisted of books, the chief prize being " Macaulay's History of England." On the motion of the Rev. B. N. Cowie. vicar of St. Lawrence Jewry, who was senior wrangler at Cambridge in 1831, seconded by Mr. Leonard Cow tarty, one of the civil service examination commissioners, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and hoe. secretary, and the meeting then separated. THE TAILORS' STRIKE. THE TORNADO PAPERS. A further series of correspondence respecting the seizure of the Tornado has been presented to parliament. The last despatch from Lord Stanley to Sir J. Campton is dated April 20, and is as follows : " Lora) RTINLET TO SIR i. CRAMPTON. " Foreign-of cc, April 20, 1867. " Sir,—The ease of the Tornado continues to occupy the anxious attention of her Majesty's government, who have received from more than one quarter information cadou- Lated very materially to influence the view to be taken of it. Ido not think it necessary to enter now into the de tails to which I allude, beyond saying that they 'IM) a very direct bearing on the case of the vessel herself, on that of the engineer McPherson, and on the claim on behalf Of the crew for compensation. The latter must neceteeirily stand over for the present. As regards McPherson, the fact that he has been ordered into the interior sa • prisoner of war does not alter the controversy in any immect. The lawfulness of that order depends on the right of the Spanish government originally to treat him an a prisoner of war ; and so long as the Tornado remains uncondenined by the sentence of a proper prize court, passed with due observance of law, her Majesty's government are entitled to insist that she should be treated as a British vessel, and that every person found on board her, including, if such there be, Chilean subjects or others engaged in the military or naval service of Chile, shall be set free. Her Majesty's government, therefore, will not waive their right to demand the libera tion of McPherson, though, considering the circumstances which have lately been brought under their notice, they do not think it necessary at present to insist upon it. The chief ground of complaint against the proms:Mop of the Spanish government in regard to the Tornado has been that, after undue delay in conducting the proceedings of the prise court, even if it were properly constituted, a judgment was pronounced without the claimants being heard in their defence ; but although the parties protest, through their agent, spinet a new trial being had, yet, with the knowledge now pos sessed by them, her Majesty's government feel that they could not properly refuse to allow the proceedings already taken. iutoneal and unjust as they were, to be set aside with a view to a new and proper trial of the mum being in stittited. Before giving any definite instructions to you in the rase, her Majesty's government would therefore wish iota to ascertain whether the Spanish government have it in contemplation to propose that a new judicial in vestigation should take plate; and you will not disguise the in ohability of her Majesty's government agreeing to any lair proposal of that kind. Oa the nature of your reply to this thopstch will depend the further instructions to be "...lit to you ou the case of the Tornado and her crew.—l am, &a., " STANLEY." ADDRESS TO MR. GLADSTONE. The course adopte.l by Mr. James Drown. 31. P., and the Hon. C. W. Fitzwilliam, M.P., with reference to the reform question, has met with the grave disapproval of the liberal party in Melton. This is pus tieularly the case as regards Mr. itz willi ui, who, as an Adtillamite and a supporter of Lord Derby, has given great umbrage to his constituents. The result has been that an address of confidence, very DRUM. rously signed, was temente 1 to Mr. Gladstone by Tues day's post—Lrerfs Mrrenry. MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD. AND LINCOLNSHIRE RAU.way.—The total expenses of this company's railways and cilia's, including_ rents, tolls, duty, ke., from Jan. let to April 21st, 1867, amounted to 161,4254, as against 156 ,913/. for the eamisponding period of 1866. The pro portion of the South Junction receipts accruing to this company from Jan. Ist to April 21st amounted to 11,01151., es against 12,1Ci1. for the corresponding period of 1866, col the expenses to 6,2201. se against 7,1061, TILE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1867. *parting intelligence. CHEWER RACES.-WEDNZSDAT. THE CUP DAY. Celebrated In verse and prose by turf literati of all ages. the Cup Day at Chester has firmly established itself as one of the great events of the raving year. so Immense is Ito popularity that It may be looked upon as one of the great northern carni vals, and a worthy rival in pubite estimation to the St. Leger. In a rating point of view the importan. of the event on the Roodee has somewhat tibninialted, but the concourse of persons who swarmed into the quaint old city from an early hour of the morning, and the multitude of pleasure-seekers who gathered on the stands, the wall, the D!calti!. and every other point .. _ where a view of the race could be obtained, teilitled W the interest of the occasion with the great bulk of the public. The race, of a necesaity. Is the actual incentive for the gathering, but its interest and importance to a turfman, are subservient to the holiday impulses of ,the great hody of the visitors to the Itoodee. To post up our readers with every scrap of information respecting the Cup a few words are, perhaps, se ovary relative to the doings at the "Grosvenor " on Tuesday night. The eve of the Cup has usually been memorable for the striking of the last blow to a " dead 'un," the sudden advancement of outsiders, or the firmer establishment of the favourites. Proceedings here, however, were unmarked by any really sensational movement, although the wagering was sufficiently Interesting to allow of a few comments. Lectureroecupiesl a very peculiar position : layers were too wary to offer any advance on the price he left off at on the course, and hackers were too shy to accept the price quoted, evidently thinking that wine decisive movement would indicate what were to be the Danebury tactics. In this they were disappointed, for after a rumour bad been circulate( that the horse was struck out, he was still left in the same p Mon, 9 to 2 being occasionally taken to email amounts. On the arrival of the Marquise( Hastings It was imagined something would be done, hut beyond accepting 100 to 15 Ore times about Archimedes, his lordship did nothing on the Chester Cup. Lecturer, however, was hacked at the close at 7 to 2, but not for much money, although 300 to 150 was token with the proviso of a start. Archimedes was decidedly the lion of the even ing, 7 to 1 was for • tong time his current price, taken to a deal of money, this allegiance being followed by a bet of 600 to 166 the horse, nevertheless, in consequence of new books being opened, returned to 7 to 1, but his noble owner was wiUlog to accept 100 to 15 five tunes ; the Marquis of flutings taking the same bet, as mentioned above. We may mention that outside the rooms, where a vast crowd was congregated, the report of Lecturer's scratching was so be tiered in that 50 to 1 was taken and offered against him. Silos Havelock was very firm at 8 to 1 for some time, but at midnight 10 to 1 was offered autos! Mr. Wmat's mare without eliciting a response. Rama wu hacked occasionally at 10 to I, but on Lord Westmorland expressing his willingness to accept that price to a "century," the offer was " declined with thanks." Lucifer, although but tamely supported, was steady at 100 to 8, and the same remark would apply to the " squire's" mare Beeswing. The Rescue was hacked at 100 to 7, but 100 to 6 was offered against him afterwards for some time without a response, and Just at the close he returned to 100 to 7, which was freely ac cepted. Moulsey was introduced at 20 to 1, and so persistent were hackers that eventually 100 to 7 was the highest offer against Lord Bateman's horse. Newland at 20 to 1, Leap Year at 25 to 1. and Weather Star at the same price, were also hacked for good money ; while Endsleigh, about whom 1,000 to 50 was taken, would hare received ' substantial support at 40 to 1. A pony was laid that Archimedes was not in the first sewn ; and that completed taro hi, the Go ,r;irilsie, had I:e.elisi pates and Moult 1, and were going at the hoda of Lord Stembeire two. The' • leaden rounded the turn int the stnnelit in the ;above order, the 0111 Y noti, alitc difference iu the podtion of the others as they passed the stand the second time bethg the more prominent podtlon of Rescue, Augustin, and Weather Mar ; while the Amanda cult, rolling all over the course, and the wretch Leases beaten oil, were pulled 19 at the infirntary tun'. Opposite the saddling encloeure Murray let out Endeleieli, who immediately deprived Leap Year of the kiwi while 'simultaneous movement on the part of Fan, Rama, Lecturer, and Heeswing brought them in the Immediate rear of Archimedes, who was still lying second. Along the Doe aide Archimedes was in trouble, and rapidly gave way, being beaded by Fan and Mauna, who went on second and third, and before reaching the Oroerenorbeidge Lecturer and liceswing had I also headed Lord Stanifont's gelding, whom Morris cased when he found be was dead beaten. As they rounded the Grosvenor turn TOO and Rama retired from the con test. which was now left to a match between the three placed, Endslelgh having a clear lead of Lecturer, the Squire's mare lying at the quarters of the favourite. Rescue heading the others. When fairly In the straight, Renewing on the inside took up the running, and notwithstauding the resolute riding of lath Murray and cannon, she won in a ranter by three lengths. Lecturer, who tired susieringly ut the commencement of the en closure, was beaten by Endsleigh by four lengths for second place, finishing half st length only In advance of Rescue. Mout sey was fifth, Fan sloth. Miss Havelock seventh, Ilelen eighth, eather Star, Whirligig, end Rama being next, while the re mainder all pulling up were whipped in by Lucifer, Lord Stam ford's pair, and Augustine. STAND STAKES of 4 soya. each, with 40 added ; for all ages ; penalties and allowances. Five furlongs. 14 suds) ) Mr. Brewers gentian, by Warlock—Jennala I 3 yrs 7ss lath ;Hopkins) 1 Lord Gaventry's Canning 't.3o 2 yrs, list M. Clark) ]letting: 2 to 1 on Caradog. Ftrino HANDICAP. of 5 son. each, Lft to the fund, with 100 ad.led, for &yr olds and upwards; adman extra. Fire fur lonp. ,22 subs.) Mr. A. Heatheote's Columbine, by Wild Dayrell—Aetren, by Annandale, 3 yrs,64 W. Barber's Contract, 5 m.ntalb (0.. W)att 1 .wiwiri, 2 Lord Stamford's Masan; 5 yrs, ed Bib Butler) 1 seven others also ran. . _ Betting : 5 to 2 apt Parma, 100 to 30 gigot Qneen of Trumps, 6to 1 apt Diadem, 7to 1 apt Cohunbine, and 8 to 1 each agst 1 - ricas and Thalissua (ITT /IMMIX,' PLATE of 5 sore. each, with 00 added, for all age ; penalties and allowances. Six furlongs. (7 subs.) 11r. Johnstone's Prelate, by Oxford—Duplicity, 3 yrs, 7st 9lh (Cameron) 1 Lord Bateman'a Queen of Trumps, aged, Sat 111 b (In. elb ex.) (Orbashaw) 2 Betting: 7 to 4 on Queen of Trump. - • GREAT GIURaTER — iRODIR - E RTARIS. for 2-yr-olds ; colts, 84 10th; gllla, Net Olb ; certain allowan"es. Bali a mile. Mr. T. Stevens's Spendthrift, Net 10Ib (Morris) 2 1 Mr. Barber's 71b (Thorpe ) Mr. limber's Corporal , est 21b ;Ward) 3 Betting: 100 to 12 on Speedlitrift BETTING ON THE COURSE. DERBY. There was bat a slender attendance at the rooms to-night, and come aratirely little was doing. The doing juices quoted below will fully explain the transactions._ 100 to 30 apt Vauban Dia to 60 agst The Ream 3) 7 to 2 The Rake 3) 1000 to 2 Prelate (t sere -10 to 1 Hermit (t. ral thou) 100 to 7 Dragon ;off) MIDNIGHT BETTING. the transactions on the Cup. The Derby betting was remark able only for the firmness of the two' favourites, Vauban and The Rake, the Marquis of Hastings offering to take 1000 to 300 about the Duke's hone, and accepting at the same time 710 to 900 about The Rake. The city was early astir on the eventful day, and after a slight shower or two during the night, the morn in broke with every promise of a fine day. With the appro priate characteristic of " charming May," this beautiful month was ushered in with brilliant sunshine ; and long will the vktory of Beeswing be remembered, associated as it was with all that was enjoyabie so far as the weathermas concerned. The early arrivals betook themselves to the wall, which was an immense promenlide, the glutton inspecting the quiet little nooks, Wed with the verdure of turf and fruit blossom, while the quaint architecture of the cathedral, the antique character of " Charles's" tower, and the general aspect of the ancient city, enhanced the beauty of the scene. As time wore on, the streets became almost impassable crowd in front of the "Grosvenor" especially being peectdy dense, while the rows were so choked up with pedestrians that locomotion was a pursuit under difficulties. The betting at the rooms during the morning was but a reflex of the proceedings over night. The favourites were firm, but not in ranch de mand, 14 to 4 dal being offered on the field. Archimedes stood at 13 to 2, and Miss Havelock at 9to 1. Rama maintained his position steadily at 10 to 1, and Beeswing and Moulsey were in some request at 100 to 8. The Rescue was occasionally inquired Like at 100 to 6, while of the outside division Weather Star and Mr. &Were "Int" were hacked at 25 to 1. After a move had been made to the course about noon, the Roodee began to assume all its usual features on a "Cup" day. To convey an adequate Idea of it would occupy more space than we could spare, besides which it has been au fully described for years past that it would only be a hackneyed tale in repetition. Seam it to say, that on the present occasion the throng was as great, Hoot greater, than enemy former annlversary, and thatthere was the usual paraphernalia of those who cater for the pleasure seeker at the intervals of the races, consisting of booths, shows, Aunt Sallies, and other matters recreative of that order of things. The fair sex, In all the sweetest bonnets imaginable "some, according to the mode In vogue, wearing entities, so called by the partly poetical licence of milliners, that really called into requisition the imaginative faculty) graced the Stand in large numbers, butwe regret to record that the course generally was not relieved, as heretofore, with their charming presence, there being a deelded falling off there of St. Anthony s tempters. To say that the betting-ring and enclosure were well attended would be simply superfiuons, as all the aristocratic patrons of the turf were present, white the racing commoners were in immense force. As the hour approached for the sport to com mence, excitement was fairly aroused in the ring by the large amount of support awarded to the prominent horses in the Cup quotations. Lecturer retained his position of favourite, but the immense outlays in favour of Moulsey and llama made the fielders anxious to operate against him, sod atter 2 to 1 had been at one time taken, he receded to 100 to 30. The two first races were not looked upon by the general public with any interest. The event of the week followed, and lir. Johnson, with his usual punctuality, had the jockeys weighed out, and the numbers ho ist ed in excellent time. Twenty-ene animals made up the strength of the field, four In excess of last year. 'twenty-nine comprised the coloured divi sion on the card, the absentees being No. 7 (Skirmish), No. 9 (Aetna). 12 (The Clown), No. 15 (Holstein, scratched at 11.15 am.), No. 18 (Proserpine, No. 20 (Mrs. Allen), No. 21 (New land', No. 24 (the Sunflower filly), No. 29 Sister to Vedette) while from the Ids " uncoloured," Arkansas was a starter, and Harrogate was struck out, with his stable companion, Holstein. It will be seen that Lord Stamford, Mr. Barber, and Mr. Bray ley ran two representatives each, but the latter gentleman made a declaration to wen with P.ralsleigh. Moulsey was the first out, looked and went uncommonly well, as did also Lord Stam ford's pair, Archimedes partienlarly, and, although pulling hard, being perfectly tractable in Mon is s hands. Singularly enough Beeswing was not much liked in her preliminary center, but Mr. Brayley's two both found many friends. Endslelgh of course received must attention, and she was favoured by Murray wear ing a bright new Jacket and cap, to distinguish her from the more dingy "red and yellow" worn by Pram& on Whirligig. Lecturer wasoneofthelsattoshow,butabursof admiration greeted the beautiful little son of CoLgerdale and Algebra, who an usual ran without plates. He took his canter in a businesslike old-fashioned style, scarcely requiring Cannon to guide him round the first turn. Rama, Miss Havelock, and The Rescue were most liked of the others, Mr. Price's mare being attended in her preliminary canter by her two stable companions, Peaces and lidile. Cleopatre. The compe. titers reached the post several minutes before time, and at three precisely, for which hour the race was set, Mr. ,die made the first attempt to get them away. This was frudr by the anxiety of Arkansas and the Animals colt to away, but fortu nately, after eight minutes had been expende d in breaks away, the nag was lowered to an excellent start. Archimedes and Moulsey were first away, bat Leap Year, to serve his stable com panion, forced the pace and took up the running, while imam and Madame Cleopetre, obeying similar orders to serve Miss Havelock, closely attended him. A description of the race from this point will be found below, and it will be enough to say here that Archimedes, after going well and looking dangerous, fell away dead beaten, se did Boma, Pali, and others ; that a short distance from home the three placed were only in the hunt ; that Lecturer tired very much towards the 'Midi, and that Bemiring, over hauling Endsleigh, won la a canter by three lengths. It may be mentioned in this place that Lord Bateman, in the early put of the afternoon, took twelve "monkies" about Moulsey. The "Hunk!" lea very large winner, having netted about £20,000 in beta. The majority of the supporters of the Roam stables are not, however, much benefited by the result as they did not believe very much in the "Squire's" filly to win en event of this description. Nevertheless she is a bad animal for the Ring, as the general public and most of the tradespeople in Surrey backed her at long shots at the lists. It is a somewhat singular fact that the yes cam division have been interested in four me. cessive cup winners, Mr. Hughes being an amociate of Mr. Bennett, the owner of Dalby, who won in 1866 and 1150.5, while Math-in-the. Pan and Beeswing were both trained on the Surrey hills. We had forgotten to state that In hie preliminary canter A rehlinedes did evince slightly his hail temper, as he overpowered Stores, and, being with difficulty stopped, became capricious, starting from side to side, and sawing at his bit. The other races, which call for no particuler comment wilt be found detailed below. With regard to thebettling on the course Vauban still mainta us the premiership for the Derby at 100 to 30. The Rake was supported at 7to 2, and 100 to 7 was offered against Dragon. Some l o nit shots of 5,000 to 50 against The Rescue, and 1,000 to 2 against Prelate were token. The trate at the station wan, of course, great, but, under the excellent management of Mr. Charles Mills, the statlon.master, everything passed dift satisfactorily. BIELOR AVE STAKE.. of 5 sots. each, with 40 added, for two and three year olds ; penalties and allowances. Half-a-mile. (7 subs.) Marquis of Hastings' Lady Barbera, by Lambton— First Flight igsod, " Yrs, fist titti lac bib ex)....; Butler , 1 Sir F. Johustone's Aehstead ,g5O , Oyes, eat 2.1 b ;Kenyon. 2 Mr. 'l'. Dawsou's Paleface ,450., 2 yes, Sat gib ;Inc 51b ex G.kmeron, 3 DEBBY. sto 2 eget Vauban (t Rof YO to 1 apt Grand Cross (o) 7to t The Rake (off I 20 to 1 Juana (t & off) after 3 to 1 had 25 to 1 D'ltatountel (t been t tot 100) & o 10 to 1 Ver d i t& o) lOOOO to 70 The Lame (t) 100 to 6 Dragon (0) 1000 to 3 Newland .t) 000 to 500 on Vauban and The Rake against the field ,t) DE STAKE. Even betting between — Ambargh and The Rescue, the former for choice. .... ST. LEGER. 6to 2 apt Achlevemeat(o) I 30 to I apt Plaudit w) CIJAMPION81(11. BOAT RAUL 100 even on Chambers ,t) ADDITIONAL ARDIrALS.—KINAIIt of the Garter and Caithness. Rolstedn and Harrogate were struck out of the Chester Cup at 11.15. PROGRAMME FOR TO-MORROW. THE STANINARD WALTER HANDICAP Of 6 Don. each, 2 ft, with 100 added ; winners of any handicap after April 18, at eleven , 1111 b extra; minimum weight, li , st ; gentlemen riders; fockeys. nb extra. Once round and a distance about 1 mile 1 furlong:. (14 gabs.) Age st lh . 12 7 Tan Al{• st 11, ~ • 11 • Buckfoot Janitor Staunboat 4 11 10 Malvern 4 11 I Beetle 4 11 10 John Halifax Clatford Merry Harp Tau STEWARDS' CUP et no ann. in specie, added to a sweep stakes of 6 @ova each : 3-yr-obis, fat 131 b ; four, Set 91b , five, list 41b ; six and aged, est 71b ; mares and geldings allowed as ; the winners in any year of the Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, Oaks, Doncaster St. Leger, AICO4, Goodwuod, or Doncaster Cups, 10th; of auy two of these, 14Th ; and the second of any such stake, or the whiner of • 500 soya stake or plate, 7lb extra; winners hi the present year of a 230 sons. stake or plate, 51b extra: I horses never having won in any country above the value o' 50 sots., or received 100 sees. ;including their own stakes: as second hone, allowed, if 3-I'r-olds, Sib; four, 121 b ; five and Upwards. 211 b ; ale to start what the added money only will be given. One mile and 7 furlongs. ;14 ants.) A RV Age .. 4 Mendicant 6 Weather Star .. 6 Sweet Home .... 3 Harrogate .. 6 Treasure Trove .. 4 ActHa .. S Honesty - - Gontran . Buckt.ot Stokeley Captain also ran. Betting 5 to 4 on Lady inErbara, 100 to 20 agat Paleface, and 4 00 1 At Mat 2 to 1) Perot Ashstead. Till Deg STAND (Ibutdicap) of 6 sous. each. 2 ft, with 30 added; winners extra. Seven urlongs. :14 subs.) Lord Wcatmorland's lknaruldn, by Ruby—Anticipation, 3 11 , Oat Mr. Jackson's 11Isa Williams. 4 yrs, 7st E4b Cameron' , 2 Mr. J. Itorls•r's lied'fnrd, 2 n, Set Mb •Gradwell‘ 3 lludson welshed for the tllty by Young Melbourne out of Dora lice, and the numhei:wasllLeed. but aulwequently withdrawn. Tim Sitcom YEAR OP THE SEOUND BRAT; POKY BIENNIAL SPLEEN of 20 soya each, 10 ft, with 100 added, for 3 yr-olds ; colt., Mt 101 b ; lilies and geldings, Net sib ; winners In 1867 of a NO sore, stakes, with six subscribers, Mb extra; maidens allowed sib. Mlle and • quartcr. (17 subs.;—Vauban, Prodigal, King Charles, Feodor, Leap Year, Venial', Photographe, Master Willie, Knight of the Garter, Captain, Susan, Floranthe, cby Lord of the Ides—Lady Lurewell, Manuella, 1 by Lord of the Isles—Ca therine Hayes, Someried, Itirdforth. THE BADMINTON EXAMEN of 10 sore. each, h ft, with 100 added, for 2-Ir-olds ; Mats, Bst 10lb fillies and geldings, Net 01b ; win ners of a 100 soya stakes, 51b ; twice, or one of 200 toys 71b extra: =Weill having started thrice without being placed se cond or third, allowed 71b. Half a mile. ~20 sub.) -Fogleman, Belle &wage, Pleasure Boat, by Lifeboat—Sappho, Gentle Shep herd, Dulcet, Measure Boat, by Lltebnat—Jovial, Papillon, Tea- Mats, Summer's Eve, Little Prince, Helvellyn, SedelLi, Latooka, Lady Wetmore, Sind., Torch, Cawdor, f by Thormanby —Morgan La Faye, Glee Morriston, Mammas Mary (deal'. THE WMBERMERE PLATE of 100 lays.; winners of any Damn can after April 10, at eleven am., Nib extra. Half a mile. (19 Age st It. Pantalooo.... ...... 3 812 Chyiiss Queen ;rii :: i ilO eziin: "•:: &inlet 5 8 6 Tbe Squire.., lib; William; 4 711 Columbine... Alberta Sylph Deceivet 4 7 1 led Rit.....ia Wee (inc. 1o th en.) Nonpariel (Mildred° .. 4 613 . 13eiting : liven on Was wltlama • and u to 4 agst Dunrebin Tac ilz‘gmf's 11,472 of 200 soya, added to a Handicap sweep stakes of 25 bos. each, 15 fc; second to receive 5000.. not of the stakes, and the winner to pay 50 nova. towards expeuaes : winutra extra. Cup Course ;about two miles and a quarter. :150 subs, 71 of whom pay 5 move each.) Mr. A. Heatheotis Beaming, by Newminster—.phynx, 4 yrs, 7st 31r. E. Dravley's Endsfeigh, 4 yrs, ist ,inc lOst extra) Murray) Marquis of liastingg Lecturer, 4 yrs, ass fib ....01.5tunou, 3 Eighteen others alas ran. 31r. Brayley declared to win with Ehdsleigh. Betting: 100 to 3o agat Lecturer, to I sgst Woulsey, 11 to 2 most Rama, ti to 1 agst Archimedes, 10 to 1 aget Miss Havelock, 100 to 8 ;opt Beeswing. 20 to I each apt The Reset. and Lucifer, 20 to 1 aid Weather Star. 100 to 3 oast Leap Year, 40 to 1 agst Whirligig. 10 to 1 AMR Leases, and 100 to 15 each agot Angontine and Barry Braildord. The twreuty-one numbers were hoisted In excellent time, and after taking their canters they assembled at the post. Several breaks away occurred before a strut could he effected, bat at 3.8 p.m. the gag was iimpped. The and o were Archimedes and but when they had fairly settled In their stride, Leap Year, forcing the pace, took up the running. closely attended by Madame Cleopatra leases, Lucifer, Marty Brallstord, Woolsey, awl Archimedes in a cinder, and these formed the leading divi sion past the Stand and round the loilmiary turn. The remainder were lying well together, with the exception of the Amanda colt, Tormenter, awl Augustin. who whipped In the rear. Along the Dee side leases dropped away from the front; and Archi medes. going well, laid next to Leap Year, who was still making the running at a good pace, while Sir. Brayley's pair, before Age st lb .4 6 5 . 3 6 4 3 . 3 1 S 1 3 0 S 4 (0) Tel CITY ;lair) HANDICAP of 10016011., added to a sweep stakes of boom. each ; the winner of the Chester Cup, 121 b ; the second or the winner of a 600 son. handicap after Apra 11, at eleven a.m., Bib; and the third if placed. or the winner of any other handicap, sib extra. Grosvenor Course About one mile and a quarter). OM subs., die a I Age at lb Lecturig s/ 4 8 1 Black Prince, by Vol- Mottle 6 8 1 tigeur Tormentor 4 8 Honeymoon 4 6 9 !ferry Brainiest .... 6 8 Gooneat 4 il 9 81261114:001131 Arcaniedee Caithness Aetna 4 71 Uncas 3 0 6 Lady Vane 4 7 Weather Mar Skirmish 6 7 Sirs. Allan 1 0 3 Brad:manta 0 7 Arundel 1 6 1 Miss Havelook 4 7 Whirligig Beaming Holstein 5 7 Sergeant Pacquot .. 4 8 1 Mdlle. Cleopare TIM C1i64111119 STAMM 01 5 move each, with 100 added; winners of any handicap after April 10, at 11 am., I.olb extra ; the winner to pay 10 secs. towards the expenses of the course. Grosvenor Course About one mile and a quarter.; its subs.) Age sub Age at lb The Duke Lecturer 4 8 8 The Rock Harry Branford .... 6 711 Harrogate Eat Lynne 6 7 7 Gypsy King Steamboat 4 7 0 The Dybbol Hoiden 6 I 1.2 Iby Dundee—Blanche Drum I let's Helen 6 6 U thy Young Slelbourne Uncas 3 6 5 —IN ralke 3 6 7 A HANDICAP PLATE of 40 Novo.: winner of a handicap this day, 101 b extra. Half a rode. 15 euha or no race.) THE L. 11.110 1. rt ESE welling stakes) of 3 nova. each, with t 0 added; weight fur age. Three-yeartera of a mile. it.a ntelltgente. BAIL COI:RT.-MAY 1. Sittings at Nisi Prins at Westminster.— Before Mr. Julies Blellor And Common Juries.) Several jurymen were fined 40s. for non-attendance. JOYY•SOY r. PINCII.-BRRACH OF PROMISE. This was an action for a breach of promise of marriage. The defendant pleaded the usual pleas. Mr. Brindley was counsel for the plaintiff ; Mr. Bere for the defendant. The plaintiff was a dressmaker residing at Newcastle, and a Wesleyan, and the defendant was a minister of the methodist free church. They became acquainted in 1563, and from that time the defendant commenced paying marked attention to her. On the 13th July the defendant, who had been removed to Oxford, wrote to her in these terms:—" My dearest have only time for a few words. I hope you are better. I often think of you. Keep up your spirits. Look above to Christ. Kind regards to our friends and best love to yourself." Several dashes followed, which the learned counsel for theplaintiff interpretedasmeant for kisses—flanghteri—and the letter concluded—" Ex cuse haste, an it is nearly dark. Yourssincerely,J. P." The defendant was afterwards removed to Chard, and whilst there he frequently corresponded with the . plaintiff, in which he referred to his duties—that of having to preach once every weekday and three times on Sunday, and ob served" that absence made love grow vrarmer." (Laughter.) In one of his letters he said that he " was her property then and for ever." (Laughter.) He also added, " I hope some day to bring my dear Polly to see that beautiful country, where he should be happy with her in the old arm-chair." (Laughter.) He spoke of her being in com pany with —, the dub being interpreted by the learned counsel to mean angels. She had only to keep up her spirits, and God would open a way for them. In another letter he informed the plaintiff that be had been intro duced to " a single lady about your own age, who keeps • small shop, and entertained the preacher—(laughter)—she attended meeting three times a day, and was • mother in Israel—(laughter)—and I believe the people here will lay down their lives for me, especially the fair sex, God bless them." (Laughter.) In December he wrote to her that it was better they should break off the engage ment, that he should never be able to keep a wife, and that he thought he should die altogether. (Laughter.) In that letter he said the conference had refused his marrying, and that he hoped everything would be for the glory of God. It appeased that the defendant afterwards tendered his resignation to the conference, and married the lady with the little shop who entertained the preacher—(laughter)—and had his mune placed over the door. Plaintiff had suffered ill-health ever since, and had not been able to attend to business. The defendant ' visited the plaintiff on an average three times a day, and he was fond of sitting in an arm-chair, which he asked the sister to give him when they were m arried. He gave her an engaged ring and his photograph. Plaintiff was over 30 and the defendant,about that age. Mr. Here having addressed the jury in mitigation of damages, The learned Judge summed up, and said the defendant's conduct had been very bad, for the reason which he had given in his letters for breaking off the marriage should have caused him to refrain from marrying another. The learned counsel had very properly abstained from reading some part of the letters, the language being such as to some persons would appear almost shocking, but which some persons of certain persuasions made use of as part of their vernacular. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages 125/. TO THE EDITOR OP THE EXPRESS. Sle,—With your 'kind permission we will once 1 more trespass on your space, in order that we may lay fairly before the public how the present unhappy state of , affairs between the employers and employed of the tailor ing trade has been brought about. The fact is now as Intent to the public as to ourselves that the present dis pute is not one involving an increase in the rate per hour, but simply an equitable adjustment of the time necessary for making the various garments. The much-abused time of a dress or frock coat which we have set down in our log at 33 hours is a garment, and the only one which was dis cussed between us and the masters' committee. The various parts were considered from the time that the job was put into the hands of the workman until the whole was ooniplete, and when we had concluded our labours we found that by an unanimous vote they con firmed the result, viz., 321 hour' as the value of the gar ment, for which we had aslred only 3l hours. That was the result of fair discussion. Now these gentlemen who came to that conclusion found that if they went on with the discussion, and allowed proper time for all the work per formed, it would make • difference in money. They then refused to discuss the matter in detail, and presented a log (which they had prepared), and said that unless we were prepared to accept that log, subject only to slight modifications, they were not prepared to go further with the discussion. Our board then ceased to be a council of arbitration, and assumed the form of one of dictation. We replied that we would go on with • fair discussion to settle a true and just time, but did not expect them to present us with • log which we were bound to refuse ; and all this was done by them though one of the original agreements was to the effect that neither party should present • log, all being at liberty to discuss from any bade they might prefer. Another distinct agreement prior to our discussion opening on the log was, that in the event of any difficulty arising the chairmen of the two bodies were to make an effort at settlement, failing which an arbitration was to be cage!. When the difficulty arose we urged that " our arrangement with reference to arbi tration should be put in force." The sense of the masters' committee was then privately taken on the question in dispute, when one of their representatives replied, " It was use less, as their instructions would not allow them to alter their decision." Mr. Lewis, president of the Masters' Association, said at the meeting in the Hanover-moms " he disliked very much the manner in which this increase of time was asked for. It was unfairly and untruly put, and was calculated to create an impression the very reverse of the truth." Now that gentleman was chairman on the first day's dis cussion, which was • fair one, the result of which we have already stated, at which both sides expressed satisfaction ; and how he can now assume the " injured innocent," when he gave his assent to every item, is more than we GUI comprehend. But there is one thing to be said—he attended but one more meeting. Of Mr. Bennett, who moved the first resolution, we must say as little as possible, for he is no tailor, and i s in absolute ignorance of a time log. All he can i testify to is that he pays a certain amount fur making a coat, and such be wishes to get made for the smallest amount possible. But we must look upon him as speaking from the musters' committee, and when he said, 'On the present occasion they had yielded to negotiation until they found it limos ' sib's to proceed further," he simply stated an untruth. He was chairman at the last meeting, and positively re fused to discuss the matter ; and although the eating did not last an hour, he left the meeting before it concluded. We again requested them to meet us, and they again re fused ; and we are still ready to meet' then, for fair dis mission. This is all we daily and what they have per. ',latently refused, while they snake great pretensions sbout our enforcing our log, and the duty they owe to one another ' in resisting the same. Wepressuted [beluga,' the only means of raising the question ; and it ia far from our desire that they should adopt it finally in its present state. On the ; I contrary, we hold that it is impossible for any time log to be correct except one mutually discussed by those who ; have to pay to it and those who receive value in money ; for the time detailed by it. We have in previous COIII2III - ; illations shown that the question of an universal time log r was first raised by the masters themselves, and its neces r sity advocated in the most positive manner by members of their association representing all parts of the three king - dims. We therefore, as are the operatives of the whole i country, are still ready to negotiate with a committee of London and country musters, previously appointing Idifference an arbitrator, whose decision, in the event of any arising, shall be binding on both parties. Apologising for the length of this, the insertion of which will greatly oblige—We are, ke., GEORGE DRITITT, President of the London Tailors' Association. JOHN ADAMSON, President of Amalgamated Society. ROYAL INSTITUTION OF GREAT BRITAIN. —The annual meeting of the institution was held yesterday, Sir H. Holland. Bart, /d.D., F.H.8., president, in the chair. The annual report of the committee of visitors for the year 1866 was read and adopted, The books and pamphlets presented in 1866 amounted to 130 volumes, making, with those purchased by the managers, a total of 407 volumes added to the library in the year. Thirty eight new members were elected in 1866. Sixty-three lectures and twenty evening discourses were delivered during the year 1866. Thanks were voted to the presi dent, treasurer, and secretary, to the committees of mana gers and visitors, and to Professor Faraday, sod the other professors, for their services to the institution during the past year. The officers for the ensuine year were then elected. No attacks of cattle plague have been reported from any part of Great Britain during the week ending 27th April. CRICKET. The season at Lord's commences on Monday, the Gtb, when eleven of the M.C.C. gentlemen commence 11 two days match with the Ground players, aunt thence'orward matches will be as "plentliul as blackberries" for the remainder of the sea son. 'To-day the annual meeting of the surrey Club takes place at the Bridge-house lintel, for the election of tinkers for the emitting season ; and no the nth inst. the anniversary dinner comes off at the name place. The first match at the Oval is that between the Gentlemen of the Surrey l'inh and the Colts of the County, on the gird. At Cambridge fifteen gentlemen of Trinity College encounter the All England Eleven on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday : and on the second day of the instch the anni versary dinner I d the Cambridge County Club will take glue at the Lion lintel, Cambridge. THE JAPAN ME, Sr. MARTIN'S-HALL.—These interesting performers have returned to their old quarters at st. Martin's-hill, and are giving a few final representa tions previous to their departure for the country. Yester day afternoon " Kosakichi," the Japanese rope-walker. made his first appearance, and went through a series of feats that are more like English slack-rope dancing than the Blondin performances. The top-spinning and butterfly tricks are still those in which the Japanese compete most successfully with Europeans, and the odd appearance, music, and manners of the troupe are as attractive as they were at the first representation. _ _ Last night Captain Cowper P. Coles, R.N. C. 8., read s paper on the subject of turrets rrreca broadsides in the theatre of the United Service Institution, White hall-yard. The theatre was completely filled. SOUTHAM nor; MAy I.—The Hamburg and Ame rican Company's st eamer Hammonia sailed hence to-day for New York direct, with the United States mails, 90 cabin passengers, and'a large cargo, including French jewellery, to the value of 14,25 M. Arkansas THE POLICE COURTS. Patrick Malrany, a little sunburnt Irishman, about thirty-five years of age, was brought before Mr. Paget, c harms with violently assaulting John Croucher, assistant beadle of the parish of All Saints, Poplar. The complainant said there were a great many applicants for relief at the Poplar Workhouse the whole of Tuesday, and there was a good deal of confusion. rioting, and ill language among the paupers, chiefly Irish, assembled there. The prisoner was introduced into the board-room in his regular turn, and out-door relief was ordered for him. He immediately threw down the written order and demanded admission to the house. He was informed that his request could not be complied with, and that he must leave. The prisoner said he would not leave the house, and raved and swore like a madman. He tried to remove the prisoner from the building, hat was unable to do so. The prisoner said he would break every window and all other things within reach, and endea voured to seize some brushes in the Town-hall, now used as a waiting.room. He seized him to prevent mis chief, and the prisoner made a violent attack upon him several times, and attempted to bite him. It required the united exertions of five men to secure the prisoner. It was right he should state that the prisoner had been relieved in the cuual ward 14 nights, and had now been ordered outdoor relief. The prisoner said if he had money be would retain the services of a lawyer to escape this charge. Mr. Paget said he should lose nothing by the want of • lawyer. He would hear all the prisoner had to say, and inquire into the truth of any charge he might make against any one. The prisoner made general charges of ill-usage, bad treatment, and being " pulled to pieces " by officers at the workhouse. Mr. Paget sentenced the prisoner to two mouths' im prisonment and hard labour for assaulting Cloudier. GREENWICH. Henry Pelee, a youth about 20 years of age, was brought up, on remand, charged with stealing a donkey, the pro perty of Stephen French, of Blackheath-hill, Greenwich. A polioe-constable met the prim ner between 12 and 1 o'clock in the night time with the donkey at Deptford. The prisoner, in answer to the magistrate, maid that in crossing Blackheath he felt very tired, and having as far as Brentford to walk, he took the donkey in order to ride home. (Laughter.) The constable who took the prisoner in charge said he (the prisoner) was leading, not riding upon the donkey. Mr. Maude inquired if anything was known of the pri soner! Sergeant Miller, 15 T division, proved two previous con victions against the prisoner for felon' t and Mr. Maude committed him for trial at the Old Bailey sessions. TRAFFIC RITURNS. Mai tr. Mer- Total, Total, ILILTLWAT3. ops% sieges% ehandise. 1867. um& Week ending Feb. 24. a a a a Teat Indian Peninsula .. 3151 7,293 38,617 45,510 39,043 Week ending Feb. ZS. lortliern of &MIMI Ayres. 19 Week ending 31arch 16. Wile mid San Fiancee* .. MI 331 410 G 4 l 297 873 733 Week ending April 26. limerick and Idiu Limerick and 'copes Waterford and Kilkenny 3l 163 341 694 319 Waterford and Limerick Wink ending April 27. Pembroke and Tenby .. 27 Week ending April 28, Cambrian 2a - Cornwall Great Northern Lancashire and Yorkshire 403 16,067 20,918 40.045 44,08 London, Chatham, & Dover & Met. Ez & Drenches . 131 10,910 1,536 :1E446 9,701 Metro. Ex of LC & D 1.4 2,5944 247 ♦4,843 2,472 London & North Western-1319e 51,081 88,427 12 ,308 124,502 Londe .0 and South Western - 45,294 7,425 26,114 - Manchester, Shefneld, and Lincolnshire 246 :7,014 :13,297 20,311 53,804 Slan,hester,SouthJ unction, and Alt:lin:barn - 1,042 401 1,443 1.898 Midland B5O 19,203 132,070 51,273 60.153 North iitaffordshire(RAC ) 248 - - 4,300 P,lOB South Devon Ulster 1951 I,Pd 1,490 3,991 2.777 Rigs DUaabiarg Railway for month of Much, 1407, 62,439 n. • Munster Fair. : Easter Monday 4 Good Fri lay. : Easter week in 14,7, but not in 1.08. 1 Good Fr4day week in 1407, but not in 1880. OPINING OF NEW RAILWAYB.—The opening of the new route to Brighton, ou the Horsham and Dorking line of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway, took place yesterday morning. The first train left Lon don-bridge at 5 minutes past 6 o'clock, and others were despatched during the day, at 20 minutes past 8, 5 minutes sit 2, and at 2a minutes to 5. The brat train from Brighton to London-bridge left the former terminus at 6.40, calling at the new stations of Dorking, Horsham, Wareham, Ockley, and Holmwood, and three others were despatched during the day at 8.30,12.10, and 4.57. The train% were well tilled. Yesterday morning also the South London line of the rune company, from London-bridge to Victoria, was opened throughout for public traffic. The first half of the line, it will be remembered. way opened last year from London-bridge to loughLorough.park, the remaining portion to Victoria station not being then com pleted. The trains of the company, which ran very fre quently during the day, pass, after leaving Brixton, over the old Metropolitan extension line of the London, Chat ham, and Dover Railway, using the stations of the latter company at Clapham and Wandsworth-road, and thence the line is carried to the Midge over the Thames on a light brick viaduct, there being, however, an intermediate station at York-road, Battersea. The first train was despatched yesterday morning at a very early hour over the new line, and throughout the day the traffic was carried on with great reelarity. ARCHITErTURAL EXHIBITION SOCIETY. The opening conversazione of this society took place at the society's rooms, ii, Conduit-street, Regent.street, on Tues day evening, and was very numerously attended. Mr. A. J. B. Beresford Hope, M.P., the president of the society, gave a short opening address. We notice in the exhibi tion (which is very much better than usual) the drawings for the new national gallery, photographs of the new law court designs, a collection of sketches at home and abroad, and numerous other drawings of great interest. Amongst the visitors present were Mr. A. J. B. Bereaford Hope, M.P., Sir Clerics Anderson, Sir Charles Nicholson, General Sabine, Messrs. David Brandon, Lucy, the hon.• secs., Messrs. Robert W. Pwlis mid Rowland Pitiful*, cud a large number of the architectural profession and their friends. GREAT WPM RAILWAY COMPANY. After our report left yesterday, 1111. LAINU, M.P., in sounding the 'solution whii.h had been moved by the chairman, approving of the bill, made some remarks as to the difficulties the company had ex perienced in issuing debentures and raising capital, re peating the iita•ementa he made at the former meeting. He also explained the steps Ono taken in soliciting the cooperation of the shareholders, but excused himself from explaning mole particularly the plans relied upon (or re lieving the company from its pecuniary difficulties, and the financial state of the company, en the ground that the subject would be brought directly ander the notice of the shareholders, when they were, as they would be ere long, asked to assent to a bill embodying the financial scheme which the directors had, in conjunction with the shareholders they bad invited to co-operate with them, agreed upon. He had not succeeded in raising the large amount of capital wanted, and under the circumstances no man could have done so, but he had succeeded in raising the money necessary to enable the company to go on, and he was quite willing to leave it to the shareholders to say whether he had done his duty by the company. They had a round property earning 2,000,0001., which ought to love a nett revenue of 1,000,0001. or that which was worth 20000,0001., while all their liabilities did not amount to half of that sum. The only way, however, out of the dif ficulty they were in was for them to look that. difficulty in the face. and to put their shoulders to the wheel to get rid of it. If it was the feeling of any large section of the shareholders that his services were not worth the 5 0001. he was quite prepared to cancel the arrangement, take up his hat. and say good bye. (No, no.) Mr. C. Lecoa, who spoke amid loud cries of order, said, in proposing Mr. Laing and retiring himself from the candidature for the direction, he distinctly understood that the 0,0001. was only to be paid in the event of Mr. Laing being successful in raising the required capital. (" No, no," and "Her, bear.") The resolution was then put and carried with but five diseentienta. _ . . The second bill, the CHAIRMAN explained, had for its object to enable them to run the boats to other ports when the !ports of Flushing, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam were closed against them for their cattle trade by reason of the cattle plague or any other cause. It did not involve any additional outlay of capital. After some remarks in opposition from Mr. Briartown and one or two others, the resolution affirming the bill was put and carried by a very large majority against about a dozen dissentients. The third bill, in which it was explained the company had no other interest than to tee that certain works about to be carried out by the corporation of Norwich did not prejudice the railway, was also carried. An extraordinary meeting was then held to sanction working agreements with the Meth' and Eye and Tendring Hundred Railways, and to authorise the raising of 130,0001. in preference stocks, for the purpose of paying off that amount of Eastern Union guaranteed stock. In regard to the first agreement the Casnufax, in an swer to questions, said the terms on which the two sub sidiary railways were to be worked were fio per cent. The agreement was entered into two years ago by the tenser directors. Mr. LanG opposed the agreement as ►ikely to entail loss on the company. Mr. C. LEGGE understood there was no option, the agreement having been formally and legally entered into by the former directors. In that case they were bound to it and might be enforced. The CHAIRILLV added that they were also under • moral and honourable engagement to carry out the agree ment. Mr. SHAW believed, as • matter of strict law, the meet ing might reject the agreement, but the lines it was pro posed to work had been made on the faith of the agree went. Mr. Lean moved an amendment negativing the motion, which was seconded by Dr. RILES. After a long and somewhat noisy discusidon, The CHAIRMAN suggested that the question should be postponed, is order that the parties might be negotiated with for a modification of the terms. This suggestion was accepted, and the motion was with drawn. The consideration of the Tendring Hundred Railway agreement was also postponed. The third object of the meeting, which the CHAIRV said was merely a change of stocks, not involving any ad ditional capital, was affirmed. Mr. Lllll4l moved a resolution deprecating the publication of garbled and unfounded statements by any eelfuonsti toted committee of shareholders. Dr. RILET seconded this ' • but the CHAIRMAN objected to put it, but was willing to accept the manner in which the proposal had been received as an expression of con fidence in the directors. . . . Mr. WRIGLEY, a member of the committee, disclaimed all connexion with the pamphlets published by that body. It was ultimately resolved that a report of the proceed. logs of the meeting should be printed, and sent round to the shareholders. _ Mr. LAIN() requested that it might be put to the meet ing whether they desired to cancel the arrangement with him by which he was to receive the 5,0001. absolutely for joining the direction, whether he succeeded in carrying out Lis financial plans or not. One or two shareholdersobjected to this, and Mr. C. Legge urged that it was a motion thatcould not be put at a special meeting called for a particular and a different purpose, and it woo after some discussies withdrawn. A vote of thanks to the chairman and directors was then accorded, in acknowledging which the chairman said he had every confidence of being in a position to declare a dividend on the ordinary stock before the end of the year. Toe proceedings, which bad extended over four hours, then terminated. MARKET& TALLOW.—WLUNZSDAT LV EN I NO. —The market warn stew= day. apot, 44a. , June, 4h. , Weber to Dace , 445. 9d. LTATHER.—The trade of the past few days has shown no improvement upon that of the previous week, the demand having been very quiet. On Tuesday there was a fair supply at fresh blither at Leacenhall, but the attendance of buyers was small, and the transactions were generally limited. Light low priced English butts, and prime butts, 241 b. and upwards, are in request. Prices are unaltered. COTTON.—Lnisitroot. Mar I.—Our market bas been very quiet, prices favouring buyers. PALM:gated sales to-day 8,000 bales, including 3,000 speculation and export. 4,000 America; lold. to 134 d. ; 300 Pernam, Na, 12d. to 134. ; 10 klaranbani. 100. ; 100 Macao and Bahia. 1114. to 124. ; 300 ligyptian, 1414. to 17d. ; 10 ?Myrna, 9d. to 944 ; 3,200 Surat, 044. to lid. ; Bum leinde, dc.. bid. to : 40 Peru, 104.1. Pale Dbollersh a Vid. ; fair Ourunwuttee, 94d. ; fair Brooch, 944. ; fair bengal. 714.; fair Egyptian, 144.; feir Pernana 124 d. ; middling Bowed'. Md.; middling Orleans. 12d. CORN.—Bocrow, MAT 1.--There VMS a small supply of wheat at our market ; the demand was good at ls. advauce. There was • good Inquiry for spring no nat late rates. Wheat, red, 611. tO • ; white, 70s. Beans, tis. to 404. Oats, Ns. to 300. GLASGOW, MAY I.—Thin day's market was rather thinly at. tended, and the demand for wheat lea active than on Monday, hut the sales effected were at fully Ott. per boll advance on the week, and Is. per seek on dour. Oat. In good request at .3.1. to dd. per boll. and oataesl at Ia per load over last quota Was. Barky mythered. Beans and peas In favour of sellers. Indian corn steady at 24. per SiOlbs. for mixed American. CATTLE—SOUTHALL, MAT I.—We had a very imnd demand to-day, and everything was sold. Iluttuo made trout 4a. ed. to On td.: lamb, 7e. uol. to is. Yd. ; pork, Ss. W. W •a 4d. Per stone of tabs., sinking the offnl. (VALK LONDON, MAY I.—Huddle's West Hartley, 17a Id. Hobwell Maltz, las, Ott ; N..rthambertswl Halm, la.. ; Wad Hartley, lit ; Walls F.ml Ltraddylls Helton, lea ; wane End Hawn, Its. 6d ; Wells Lj,d Hartlepool, IW. ad. ; W/sOl KM Kahle, Ira 3d. ; Walls r.nd East Hartlepool, la.. at market, 14 ; mold, 13. [Advertieement.] HOLLOWAY'S PILLS. The Body's Bulwarks—Niue tenths of the maladies afflicting adults depend upon a disordered state of the vt-reach. Ho h li e r e gi; Pills correct the symptoms of Indigestion by acting ou the gastric juice• and wholesomely eliciting the liver. Thep dispel flatulency in incipient iniligeadim, and ovsgesow distension, and pains, attending more advanced anti ra eases. These Pill* I.lllllo.tlite, uml anon reatere t dj,i.cptili from the great and smitten devil...dim of strength always MAMMY pauying atomisch disordirs or bilious derangement. They begot eheerfulneas, vigour. and happinem. In rectifying disorders the digesiise apparatus these Pills prove themselves the eat preventive of dismiss. 1 hey raise a bulwark against nY approaching maladies, and promerve freshness, health, and Wes BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. CHILDS.—ApriI 29, at Renellli:terrace, Minima, Merriman; wife of K. W. ebilda, EN., of a sow. KEENE —April hf. the wife of Mr. H. E. Keene, of Maseni• road. Brookgreen, Hannitersmith, of a daughter. 3141HTIM hit.-7Aiarfl 30, at grontley-connuani, Keut, the wife of W. Mortinier,lFati.,jUn., of a daUghter. SUFFERT.—ApriI vs, at lireadvu, the wife of E "tufted, FA. of a tun. -- • TUCKF.K '—Aprll 19. at Dolrubille, Tottenham. the wife of M. . . Tucker, %, oqa :laughter . Wltiti..—A V, at Ilungershall park, Tunbrl.lea-wells, the wife of J. 8. Wigg, EA, a daughter. MAR RIAG DA. RIINTER—COOPER..- 4u. at the Church of St. ThmaJar Portmataaquare, by Uu nee. J. A Whitlock, M.A., W.,. Hunter, Esti., to Jane, 'laughter of 11. Cooper. Rob LITTIADALE-111 EW, mo, at Mt. James's, Piccadilly, DJ the Rev. A. '1 homprou. 11. Littiedale, Esq., of InauJ 11 Cheshire, to Anne t'aCicribe, *blow a Llenteuant-Colo Thew, Bombay M•V ICA It—NII I.N C.—April at Weybeidge Parish Church. IM the Rev. E. J. Row, the Rev. J. D. M•Vltutr. M.A.. Trial*, omheette, to Minato Anne, daughter of N. C. MILD% gy , trove b.e NIC, We) biblge DEATHS. - - - C.% IiTEIL —.lpril t, at Lail ludiaroul, Poplar, T. Carter, Er 4. nee.' -I. £1.1.1 IL% In —April V. at l'i.nrlies Parsonage, Moinnoothslihni, Aliee, the wife ..1 the Hee. tt. 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