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B ANK OF BRITTSIT - NORTH AMERICA.- Incorporated by Royal Charter. The DIRECTORS of the BANK of BRITISH NORTH AMERICA DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That the YEARLY MEETING of PROPRIETORS will be held, pursuant to the Deed of. Settlement, on TUESDAY, the 10th June next, at the Office of the Corporation, 7, St. Helen's place, Bishopsgate-street, at One o'clock precisely, when three Directors will retire by rotation, two of whom have been proposed for re-election. By order of the Court. C. M`NAB, Secretary. London, May 16, 186?, A.D. 1720. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION (Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First) FOR SEA, FIRE, LIFE, AND ANNUITIES. Offices, Royal Exchange, London. Branch Office, OCTAVIUS WIGR GEORGE PEARRES BARC: Sir JOHN HENRY TELLY, DIREC , 2Q, Pall-mall. AM, Esq., Governor. LAY, Esq., Sub-Governor. Bart., Deputy-Governor. DTORS. Wilmot Holland, Esq. Earl of Leven and Melville. Chas. Jno. Manning, Esq. Henry Nelson, Esq. The Hon. Josceline W. Percy. 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Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus. The divisions of Profit take place every Five years. Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one Life. This Corporation affords to the Assured= Liberal participation In Profits—with exemption from the liabilities of partnership. A rate of Bonus equal to the average returns of Mutual Societies—with the guarantee of a large invested Capital Stock. The advantages of modern practice,—with the security of an Office whose resources have been tested by the ex perience of nearly a CENTURY AND A HALF. The Corporation have always allowed the Assured to serve in the Militia, Yeomanry, or Volunteer Corps within the United Kingdom, free of charge. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. ROBT. P. STEELE, Secretary. IN P ARLIAm ENT.--S ES SION 1862. METROPOLITAN AND THAMES VALLEY RAIL WAY BILL. PROPOSED ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. (Alteration of Line of proposed Railway in the parishes of Hampton, Ilanworth, Sunbury, Ind Shepperton.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That applica tion has been made to Parliament for leave to make provision in the Metropolitan and Thames Valley Railway Bill, now pending in Parliament, for effecting the objects following, viz.:— To empower the Metropolitan and Thames Valley Railway Company to make and maintain an alteration in the line or course of the proposed Railway, which, in the said Bill, is distinguished as No. 3 which alteration will commence in or near the property, which, on the plans deposited with the Clerk of the Peace for Middlesex and the Parish Clerks in November last, is numbered 15 in the parish of Hampton, and will terminate in or near the property which, on those plans, is numbered 15, in the parish of Shepperton, and will be made or pass from, in, through, or into the parishes, town ships, and extraparochial and other places, of Hampton, B anworth, Sunbury, and Shepperton, or some of them, all in the county of Middlesex. To cross, alter, or divert for the purposes of the intended Railway as proposed to be altered, and either temporarily or permanently, certain roads, highways, footpaths, streams, kewers, drains, ways, and water-courses within the af ore stid parishes, townships, and extraparochial and other Pisces. 'ro purchase, by compulsion, and by agreement, lands, hotees, and hereditaments for the purpose , of the intended Railway as proposed to be altered, and to vary or extinguish any lights or privileges connected with such lands, houses, and hereditaments, and to levy tolls and charges upon or in respect of the intended Railway as altered. Plans and sections of that portion of the intended Rail way so proposed to be altered, with a Book of Reference to such plain, a published map showing the line of the intended Railway as altered, and a copy of this notice, as published in the London Gazette, have been or will be deposited for public inspection 'ith the Clerk of the Peace for the county of Middlesex, Al. his office, at Clerkenwell, in that county in the present month of April, and a copy of so much ofAhe said plans, sections, and Book of Reference, as relates to each parish, township, extraparochial, or other place in or through which the alteration will be made, together with a copy of this notice, as published in the London Gazette, have been or will be deposited for public inspection in the present month of April, with the Parish Clerk of each such parish, at his residence, and that printed copies of the proposed clauses for effecting the objects aioresaid, have been deposited at the Private Bill Office of the Rouse of Commons. Dated this 28th day of April, 1862. BIRCHAM, DALRYMPLE, & DRAKE 46, Parliament-street, Westminster, Solicitors for the Bill, J. DORINOTON, ELLICOMBE, & CO., 6, Parliament-street, Westminster, Parliamentary Agents. \Tcr S. WOODIN'S CABINET of CURIO ! • SITIES—NewIy Polished and Re-Iined—POLY GRAPHIC HALL, King William-street, Chaiing-cross, TO-NIGHT, and every Evening, at eight (except Saturday), with new characters, music, songs, and dances. The scenic illustrations and effects, entirely new, painted by and under the direction of Mr. Will am Calicott. First Morning Per forn.ance, Saturday, Msy 17, at 3. Stalls, 3s. ; area, 2s. ; am phitheatre, Is. Box-office open from ten to five. A RGYLL ROOMS. Great Windmill-street, Haymarket.—GßAND CASINO FRANCAISE.— Open every Evening for Promenade and Dancing, with the celebrated Rand of 50 performers. Conductor and Principal Cornet-a-Piston, M. BOULCOURT.—The new Imperial Qua drille, Valse Cotillion, and L. 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KEATrwu, I can testify that it is uniformly of the best and purest quality that can be desired or obtained, possesi ing as It does the nutrient properties of that valuable niedi:. cine in the highest degree, unassociated at the same time with any disagreeable and irritating qualities resulting from the presence of decayed matter, thus making it an exception in respect of purity from many of the oils so abundantly ad vertised. EDWIN PAYNE, M.D., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., Assistant Physician to the Royal General Dispensary, &c.—September 27, 1861. Sold in Half-pint Bottles, Is. 6d. ; Pints, 2s. 6d. ; Quarts, Is. 6d. ; or in Five-pint Bottles, 10s. Gd., Imperial Measure, at 79, St. Paul's Church-yard, London RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (PERFECTED AND EXHIBITED IN TIIE GREAT nritturriox or 1851), is allowed by upwards of Two Hundred Medical Gentlemen to be the most effective invention in the curative treatment of HERN I A. The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requisite resisting power is supplied by the Moc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that it cannot be deteck.d, and may be worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may he had, and the truss, which cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the cir cumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly. A Single Truss, 165., 215., 268. Cd., and 31s. 6d. Postage, ls. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, is Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, is. 10d. Post -office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post office, Piccadilly. NEW PATENT ELASTIC STOCKINGS KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &o. 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Dr. ftilord's Essence of Life is sold in cases, with full in structions for use, at its., or four quantities in one for 335., and will be sent to any part of the worl d, carefully packed, on receipt of remittance or post-office order payable to Prout and Co., Patent MedieineWarehouse, 229, Strand. London. DE. CURTIS' MEDICAL WORK, MANHOOD: DTEDICAL ESSAY ON SPERMATORRTH E NERVOUS AND GENERATIVE DEBILITY, Acc. Just Published, the 150th thousand, with numerous p lates, in a sealed envelope, price le., Sold by all Booksellem and sent post paid, by the Author, for 1 2 stamps, ANHOOD: the CAUSE and CURE of PRE .-1 MATURE DECLINE IN MAN, with Plain Directions or Perfect Restoration to Health mid Vigour. By Dr. J. L. CUirrig, 15, Alberruarle-street, Piccadilly, London. CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY CIIAPTEII on the Physiological Structure and Functions of the Reproductive Organs. CITAPT&R ll.—Causes of Spermatorrhcca and Impotence; Farlv Vicious Indulgences; Dangers of Neglect. CHAPTER. lII.—A Review of the various Disqualifications i Marriage; whether resulting from Youthful Abuse, the Follies of Maturity. the Etrects of Clintatc, or 1 - LIRA:Lion. Cii A in'EltS .1 V. and V. on the modern Treatment of Goncrritcea and Syphilis. The Rook (includes with numerous varied aid interesting rice, to which is added the Author's recipe of a preventive Lotion. "Curtis REVIEWS Ole TILE WORK. hould be inonthe Manhood.—This is a truly i valuable work, and ands of young and old —" Sunday Times," :id March, 18,56. "The author has conferred little work, in whichiii a great boon by publishing this described the source of those diseases which produce decline i 0 ! ( ) age."—" Daily T ele n gr Y a oltil, l or more frequently premature ' Manzi 27, 1856. This work, which for t p N n v , e p utj , y,,rs has stood the test of professional criticism and I.na sympt:thising rumm er ' hostility, treats in aplain ous e3teltement and de r-nd impedimenta arising f g n i: l 7 , 4a_cloils disqualifications May ; and to invalids suffering from youthful errors and excesses it will be found valuable and Useful."—Record. London : Published by J. Allen, 20, Warwi ck pater noster-row; Mann. 2 9. CornhjU. Lane, /411 re 9i Conaultatimn . : l3 tO 3 Eld 0 to St suudaye, l 0 tui 2 m 1. POST -OFFICE T U It R. I s n 19, St, Martin's-le-Grand. BATHS, Es,sagylsin,VT. u fr i o t m KT s s t i i i ll 9 ; Sunday ,s o s..l . BATHING 25. 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Our object being merely to direct the attention of our City readers to the fact th at they possess one of the best set of baths, at 19, St. Martin's-le - Gr and, which the country can produce; perfect in all its appliances, and most admirable in effect,. Dr. Culverwell has fitted up his baths with a degree of elegance, luxury, and refinement , which, considering the space at his disposal, is truly sur prising, while everythilig flniirtaate or delipacy could desire has been obtained to add to the comfort and luxury of the visitor. . . We may justly say that if a man e#er feels himself regenerated and new made, it is:on:coming outiol:a Turkish Bath."—Era, Oct 13,1861. Consultations dally tilll2 a.m. liMbEmse N°. 21,804. PUBLICATIONS. MR. CUORLEY'S NEW WORK. Just ready, in 2 vnls. with Portraits, 215., THIRTY YEARS' MUSICAL RECOLLECTIONS._ By HENRY F. CHORLEY. Hurst and Blaekett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough street. Uniform with "TILE WOMAN IN WRITE." Just ready, price es., with Illustrations, E AS T L Y N N E. By ➢lrs. HENRY WOOD. *** Orders received by all Booksellers throughout the kingdom. Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street. MIL CHARLES KENT'S NEW POEMS. Just published, Dlt EAM LAN D. With other Poems. By W. CHARLES KENT, Barrister-at-Law. Fcap. Bvo., price ss. " The author of `Dreamlan:l' and 'Aletheia' has risen to a height so very close to the summit of genius, that he may be commiserated for Iv s inability to grapple with the last peaks of its elevation. There is abundance-of talent, a delicate taste, an endless richness and diversity of image, topic, and illusion : the landscape is most luxurious ; and the mns!c of verse excellent."—Literary Budget. "Mr. Kent has undeniable merits—warm and high-toned feeling, a pleasant combination of grace and humour, and no small power to individualise. Pope at Twickenham' is a cabinet picture. `Marianne' will commend itself to all mothers by its gush of parental tenderness, and its acquaint ance with baby wiles and mysteries. Fructidor' shows what Dutch fidelity of word painting the author can master when he tries. His fruit is as vivid and well characterised as if Lance had painted it."—Atheneum. "The charm of Mr. Kent's poetry, as it is the first condi tion of success to all poets, is that he is in sympathy with his subject and not only with himselt ; that he is truly poet and not egotist. Brit it is by no means his only merit. He is a mas ter of versification. The flow or his verse is smooth and me lodious, and enriched with a copious and ornate vocabulary. Shelley at Marlow' is a painting exquisitely delicate. The vision of Shelley with which Mr. Kent presents us is almost perfect. 'DREAMLAND is a work conceived in a noble spirit, and executed with scholarly taste, frequently with flashes of true poetic inspiration. `f he Dying Bridegroom' is distinguished by a genuine pathos, which leads us to be lieve that Mr. Kent would succeed eminently in some story of the affections."—The London Review. "Mr. Kent's poems come before the world with the advan tage, not only of an author's name, but of a name already agreeably and musically known in the metrical literature of the day. His 'Aletheia' was very favourably received by the public, and has no doubt been the companion of many thoughtful readers who will gladly welcome another volume from his pen. A series of portraits drawn with true poetic sympathy and veneration. The best of all, we think, is that of Scott. There is something in the lines that will remind the reader of the chime of Scott's own verse."—John Bull. " Verses, many of them extremely tender and harmonious, and all indicating a mind carefully cultured and imbued with elegant tastes."—Daily News. "Poems of very considerable excellence. Fructidor 'is a very close and vigorous word-painting of an orchard. Mr. Kent's volume is healthy and vigorous in sentiment, correct in composition, and contains many happy touches of true fancy, very gracefully expressed." The Critic. "The pictures Mr. Kent makes are carefully drawn and effectively coloured. His work is on the whole in good taste. It possesses the undeniable, yet, in these days, rare merit of intelligibility, and is, moreover, very readable."—The Art- World. _ _ • • "We like some of Mr. Kent's minor poems even better than 'Dreamland.' He is a real poet, unquestionably, and often versifies with extreme felicity. Of his poetic power the Monody on Lord Strangford ' affords ample proof : while his capacity to make word-music is shown in ' The Morris Dance, s.' "—The Press. 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" The editor has conferred a great boon on the sufferers from this distressing malady by translating this little book, and by laying bare the scandalous practices of unqualified adventurers, who profess to cure a disease of which they know nothing, with no other object than to fill their own purses. The difference between true Sperrnatorrlicea and the various forms of disease which resemble it are accurately de scribed, and thus a safe guide is offered for the treatment of the malady."—Medical Circular. " We have dilated so long upon the contents of' the preli minary chapter, that we have scarcely left ourselves space for any notice of the subject specially treated of b y Dr. Pickford; but the moderate price at which the 'brochure' is sold, places it within thareach of every one interested in the matter." — Dublin Medical Press. London H. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street. MEDICAL REVELATIONS. 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AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.—The "Times," the "Lancet," and other leading journals have been lately canvassing the social considerations in volved in " the amount of death and disease caused by vice." Some interesting statistics are brought to bear upon the inquiry ; but it would greatly add to their value if they in cluded the facts respecting the origin, the ravages, and the prevention of that SPECIAL VICE, which wars more than any other against the welfare of society—destroying the happi ness and disappointing the objects of matrimony, ur•der orteuing The essentialB in an T s n i • the constitutions, blasting the prospects, embitteringthe lives of its victims, and spreading throughdesola tion families. maturity), together (the besetting particulars relating to th's great social evil effects, and recoveri av I ATI of inexperienced youth and the curse of with ample instructions for removing its privileges of our being , are l' vigour, and all the ennobling "SELF-PRESE are contained in Dr. LA'MERT'S Physical Debility. of waisCh''' a Treatise on Nervous and published by Mann and Co le 90th Edition has just been sent post tree for 13, or in a 9. 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It is proposed to land Federal Gen. Franklin's division of 20,000 men at West Point, it the gun boats report favourably. MAY 7, Morning. General M'Clellan officially reports from the headquarters of the army of the Potomac at Wil liamsburg, under date of the 6th inst.:— " I have to report the Federal occupation of Wil liamsburg as the result of the battle of yesterday. Hancock's engagement resulted in turning the left wing of the Confederate line of works. " General Hancock was strongly reinforced, and the Confederates abandoned their position during the night. "We have I,ooo' prisoners, and 1,000 wounded prisoners. "The rebel works are very extensive, and ex ceedingly strong. " The Federal loss in General Hooker's division is heavy, but it is not large in other divisions. Hancock only lost 20 men. " The weather is fine. " Our great difficulty is in getting up food on account of the roads." General M'Clellan's despatch terminates thus : " We have other battles to fight before we reach Richmond." COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, MAY 6, EVENING. Money is abundant, and freely offered at 4 per cent. The deposits in the New York banks have in creased within the last fortnight by 15,000,000 dols. United States' Coupons (Sixes) have been sold at 1021, and are now quoted, at 102. 7 dols. 30c. Treasury notes are quoted at 3 per cent. premium. Gold 21 per cent. premium. Exchange inactive. Bankers', bills, 114 Large speculative sales have taken place in stocks. New York Central, 881- ; Illinois, 631; Erie, 39k. Cotton inactive. Middling upland, 27c. Flour heavy, prices declined ss. Corn and wheat de clining. Provisions steady. Coffee very firm. Sugar steady. Molasses, good inquiry. MEXICO. (PER PERSIA, via QUEENSTOWN.) NEW YORK, MAY 6, EVENING. Mexican advices state that at the preliminary meeting of the Allies at Orizaba, on the 9th April, General Prim demonstrated that the London Con vention did not authorize the attitude taken by the French, and that the Allies had no right to im pose upon the Mexicans a form of government displeasing to them. The French representatives declared that they were resolved not to continue treating with the Juarez Government. General Prim declared this to be a breach of the treaty, and equivalent to a declaration of war by France on Mexico. He should therefore withdraw from Mexico with his forces. The Mexican Government was informed of the result of the meeting of the allies, the French at the same time stating that since the agreement at Soledad new vexations had been practised upon Frenchmen, and violent measures had been adopted to smother the wishes of the country and title public opinion. General Doblado replied that the Government of Juarez wac willing to treat with the Spanish and English for a settlement of their claims, but that the French would be resisted to the last extremity. According to later advices, the French represen tatives had issued documents, dated Cordova, April 16, stating that war is now declared between France and the Juarez Government, and urging all Mexicans to rally round the French flag, and give their country a stable Government. The French will commence active operations on the 20th inst. APER their pressing the Federal lines in burg early on the morning of the , 4 ,A 4 ti The Confederates then opened left, composed of Hooker's and Hentzeltia's S sions. The firing was very heavy for about two hours, with considerable loss on both sides. The Federal General ilaneock was ordered to tho right to endeavour to turn the loft wing of the Con federates. Hancock was met by the Confederate General Early's brigade, which he reported to have thoroughly repulsed, and achieved a brilliant vie. tory. The Federal loss was 17 killed ; the Confe derate loss, 80 killed and 200 prisoners. A Confe derate Colonel and Lieutenant-Colonel were killed. General M'Clellan arrived on the field in the evening, and assumed the command in person. The rain is heavy, and the troops are reported to be suffering much from exposure. THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1862. I NIPE MAL PARLIA NIE NT. HOUSE OF LORDS—YEsTEEDAY. ROYAL COMMISSION. The Royal assent was given by commission this after noon to the following bills Exchequer Bonds (1,000,000). Charitable Uses Act Amendment (1861). Crown Suits (Isle of Man). College of Physicians (Ireland). Netley Hospital Estate. Whipping. Piers and Harbours Act Amendment. Writs of Habeas Corpus into her Majesty's Possessions Abroad. Transfer of Stocks (Ireland). Wycombe Railway. Folkestone to Barham Downs Road. London and Blackwall Railway. London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway. Wareham Roads. Norwich Corporation. Ross Turnpike Trust. Farringdon Railway. Winchester Road. Coventry Poor Act Amendment. Cirencester District Roads. Much Wenlock and Severn Junction Railway. Bridport Road (Second District). Bradford Corporation Water. Heckmondwike Gas British Plate Glass Company. Webb and Craig's Patent. Their lordships then adjourned during pleasure. The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at five o'clock. leged to have been given, as to the prramount rights of the Crown to those lands. Sir G. LEWIS said that the letter in question was per fectly valid. CHARITABLE DONATIONS, kc, (IRELAND)BILL. The O'CONOR DON asked the hon. member for the City of Waterford, whether it was his intention to proceed this session with the Charitable Donations and Bequests (Ireland) Biil. Mr. HASSARD said he would proceed with this bill on Monday week. and allowances. The second received 20 soya out of the stakes. One mile 7 furlongs. 36 subs. Mr. Merry's Vest colt, 3 yrs, 6st 101 b . (H. Covey) 1 Count F. de Lagrange's Palestro, 4 yrs, Bst 81b (includ ing 51b extra) (11, Grimshaw) 2 Mr. Johnstone's Lady Ripon, 4 yrs, Bst 31b....(Arn01d) 3 Mr. Sopp's Jheldi, 4 yrs, 7st Gib (carried 7st 81b) (Fordham) 4 Betting-5 to 4 agst the Vest colt, 6to 4 agst Palestro, and 5 to 1 agst Lady Ripon. Tho Vest colt jumped off with the lead, followed by Jheldi, Palestro, and Lady Ripon ; but on rounding the top turn Falestro went up, and at the railway arches got to the favourite's girths. The pair ran thus along the side, Lady Ripon going third—Jheldi, notwithstanding that he was sharply spurred, dropping to the rear. On entering the straight Covey slightly increased his lead, which he held to the end, and won easily by a neck, which might have been made lengths ; Lady Ripon was a bad third, and Jheldi beaten off. The Hooton Stakes of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 added, for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 121 b; fillies and geldings, Bst 91b; winners extra. The second to receive 30 sous out of the stake. Half-a-mile. 21 subs. Mr. Merry's Escape, Bst 121 b (Challoner) 1 Mr. Smith's The Cobbler, Bst 121 b (J. Harrison) 2 Mr. Barber's H ug h Lupus, Bst 121 b (Smethurst) 3 Mr. Barber's Sails, Bst 91b Betting-5 to lon Escape, who took up the running after the first 300 yards, was never afterwards approached, and won in a canter by three leßgths ; a bad third ; Sails beaten off a long way. Handicap Plate of 70 sovs. Winners extra. Half-a-mile. 22 subs. Mr. Redhead's My Mary, 3 yrs, Gst (Noble) 1 Mr. Bowles's Fig, 3 yrs, 6st 21b (Bradford) 2 Mr. T. S. Dawson's Tommy Jones, 3 yrs, sst 121 b (Carroll) 3 Captain Chriztia'a Miss Julia, aged, 9st 10th 71b ex) ordham 4 Mr. Moore's Eidolon, 5 yrs, 7st 101 b ( (F Speight ) ) 5 Betting-5 to 4 apt My Mary. A good deal of delay was caused at the post by Miss Julia. When the flag dropped My Mary got off with the lead, made all the running, and won in a canter by six length; Miss Julia was second to the distance, whore she was pulled up, and Fig finished second, two lengths in ad vance of Tommy Jones. The Dunham Massey Plate (handicap) of 5 sovs each, with 50 added. Winners 101 b extra. Half-a-mile. 9 subs. Mr. Barber's'Abron, aged, 7st 81b (H. Grimshaw) 1 Mr. T. Hughes's Juliet, Est 101 b (Midgley) 2 Mr. Bowles's 'Jetty, 5 yrs, 7st Mr. John Whittaker's David Ann, 4 yrs, Est 41b (Wheatley) 4 The following also ran :—Lord of the Manor, Trust, and Hare. Betting.-7 to 4 agst Miss Juliet, sto 2 agst Lord of the Manor, 4 to 1 agst Abron, and 6 to 1 agst any other. Hetty made the running,followed by Juliet, David Ann, and Abron to the distance, where they closed, and ran a splendid race home, Abron winning by a head ; the same distance separated the second and third. BETTING ON THE COURSE. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP. sto 1 agst Ivanhoff (taken) sto 1 agst Rapparee (taken) ato 1 agst The Wizard (taken) 7to 1 agst Caractaeus (taken) 7to 1 agst Silkatone (taken) THE DERBY. 4to 1 agst The Marquis (offzed) 6to 1 agst Buckstone (offered) 10 to 1 agst Stockwell colt (taken) 10 to 1 agst Caterer (taken) 12 to 1 agst Zetland (offered) 15 to 1 agst Neptunus (taken) 25 to 1 agst Spite (taken and offered) 40 to 1 agst Star of the West (wanted) 7to 1 agst Lord Glasgow's lot (taken) 1000 to 40 agst Parr's lot (taken) DERBY, 1863. 5000 to 200 agst Escape (taken) ALLEGED WIF7 POISONING BY STRYCHNINE. For the past aye days the coroner of the district, Mr. John J. Shee, has been inquiring at Clogheen, county Tip perary, into the cause of the death of Mrs. Johanna Burke, wife of the clerk of the Waterford Uni n, the result of which is that Mr. Burke has been committed to the county gaol, the verdict of the jury being that Mrs. Burke had died on the 11th of April from the effects of strychnine ad ministered to her in medicine, which she had received from her husband, Richard Burke, in Waterford. The particu- - lars of the case, as revealed in a very votuminous evidence, extending over five days, appears to be af the most painful character. A servant girl in the employment of the de ceased stated in the course of her evidence—" I asked the deceased, the evening of her death, if I would go to the well for water ; she said no—to go to the river ; I did so, and returned to the house ; deceased got a cup, and put it into the water ; she said that she wanted it for the medi cine ; she said there was a very bad taste on that physic ; I asked her which was the camomile or the physic the worst; she said the physic was ; she then got up and went to the' door ; she was not long when she called me three times ; she said " Oh, take me, Nelly, Nelly, Nelly ; she told me' to get some water for her; I put some in a cup for her, but she was not able to hold it; she then said, " Catch me, and lay me down, Nelly," and she fell on the ground trying to discharge her stomach ; she said " Bad cess to that blackguard medicine ; she said " Oh, Nelly, Nelly, I am dying, I fear; I then went for her sister,Mrs. Mooney, and when we came in she was working is con vulsions ; she told me there was more of the medicine in a small box, with a loose cover on it, in the parlour, and said she would show it to Dr. Walshe ; she also said that day that she would take the medicine that night which her hus band had sent her from Waterford, From the testimony of Mrs. Mooney, the sister of the dead woman, we gather that the deceased had a " little property, which she had to mind. Her husband lived in Waterford, but it was not from any misunderstanding they did not live together. She was subject to fits of epilepsy. On Monday, the 14th of April, she took a cup of tea and some bread and butter in my house, and left, to all appearance, in her usual good health. About half-past eight I was called by her servant, who called to me at the door, and said, Come out I come out I herself wants you,' and on entering the house of the de ceased found her lying on her back on the kitchen floor. She then said, Lift me up, lift me up.' I called for a pil low to raise her head, but she still said, ' Higher, higher ; Oh lift me a little higher.' She then asked to be turned on her side, which I did; she then said, ' Oh, Annie, Annie, I believe lam dying.' 1 said it would be nothing, that it was only an attack of a fit of epilepsy. She said, ' Oh, no no no; don't you see it is not.' She then raised herself en her side, and threw up her limbs violently. She again said, ' That is not an hysteric fit. No, no, my sister, I am dying, and I would rather die in your arms than in any one else's in the world.' She again said, ' God forgive them that caused this.' About three weeks ago the deceased came into my house with a parcel of medicine in white paper, and a bottle con taining some liquid. She said she got it from her husband. I knew him to send her medicine before on one occasion. At the time deceased was showing me the medicine she said it was not worth losing 8d by it. Some days after this she said, I think I m ill take the medicine ho sent me.' 1 said, 'Do not mind it.' The deceased never told me she took any medicine. On Sunday last (13th) deceased brought a ,etter into me, which she got from her husband, containing two half notes. In the letter he alludes to the medicine, and asks did she take any of it. There is another letter, in which he tells her how to take the medicine. On the ._ .._ evening of the deceased's death the priest questioned the servant what she had taken; she said she had taken medi cine she had got from Waterford. I started at this." Hanna Mooney states—" Thole was a sideboard removed from the house of the deceased the night of her death, in order to make room to wake her. The head constable came to me about 10 o'clock, and asked me to examine the ith a board for medicine. 1 also found a white paper, l w powder in it, which I gave to Head ConstablelN'Aah on next morning." That powder was an handed o ver to Head C o nstable Hatton, who subsequently subm dit to Dr. cork, for t analysis, d Blythe, Professor, Queen's College, in his evidence the learned Professor says :—" I recognise Constable Hatton here. He caroo to me on the 24th of April last, at my house in Cork, and handed me three articles, one of which w as a white paper parcel, on which was written ' Dose of salts of 'magnesia, to be dissolved in cold water, and taken at bed time,' The package contained a white powder. The next was a brown paper package securely tied and sealed with five seals. O n two of these seals were the lett ers ' It. ll.' in German or Saxon characters. This contained a jar holding a small portion of intestine, a stomach which was slit open so as to allow a portion of the contents to escape into the jar, and the third was a bottle containing a fluid. While is ety• possession no person could have interfered with these in any way, either at my own house, or at my laboratory at the college." Dr. Blythe then said, " The result cf the analysis is, that the deadly poison strychnine was found in the stomach of the deceased," The powder was found, upon being placed under a powerful microscope, to be of a mixed ery4alline nature ; the constituent parts being about 78 parts of epsom salts to 11 parts of carbonate of magnesia, and 11 parts the deadly poison strychnine. It might be said to contain nearly 12 per cent. of strychnine. Judging, therefore, from the symptoms shown previous to, and the suddenness with which the death is reported to have occurred, I am of opinion that the death of Johannah Burke li was caused by the administration of the deadly poison strych nine. In concluding his address to the jury, the coroner thus put the cardinal fact of the case :—" You have the powder tound by the head-constable given to liattou, brought and PRICK STAMPED ....sd. allre : tn ll y o b u e for toge you th er to withco n h si e d r er how dying delivered pers ona ll y to Dr. Blythe, who tells you that no person could have tampered or'interfered with it, and in forgive them that cause d this,' theuihary, this he finds the deadly po i son strychnine. This being a p lde r et e ct p le ar a rs r a a t t i o o r y n , which i n; Ge u ho i d ry, a vi this medicine came into her possession ; an d, t a ki ng th e question will be, would you be warranted in sending Richard Burke to stand his trial for having sent her that medicine, which, from all the evidence adduced. it is clear she had taken, and from which her death ensued. The first I shall read is the following : Friday, Eleven o'clock. My dear Wife,—l write to inform you that the little par cel containing the coffee has been forwarded by train this day. If you like it I shall send more fresh r oasted. I trust the medicine will agree with you. Mr. Harrington says that by continuing to take it you will get rid of that odious complaint under which you aro labouring so long. Put a lozenge on your tongue and you will not feel thetaste.-- Yours, &c., R I CHARD BITRL.E. In another letter he says : My dear Wife,— Mr. Harrington is anxious to know if you are taking the medicine. Be sure and let me know everything in your next letter. Above all, if an attack of epilepsy seizes you, be sure to take the medicine.—Yours, &c., RT CHARD Bu LIKE. Coroner—lt will be necessary to weigh the connection between those letters and the taking of the medicine, and how he recommends her to take it. There is another let ter dated Saturday : My dear Wife,—l arrived here on Monday morning, and have had no time to write since, being engaged attending a trial, Carroll v. Peet, a paper containing which I send you. I hoye you are better now than when I saw you. indeed, your breathing and pulsation, resembling an old country watch, was frightful. Lose no time in using the medicine which I send up to you.—Yours, &c„ RICHARD BURKE. There is a letter dated on Saturday, the 12th April, in whioh he speaks of the salts, and on the pith she takes it, and in half an hour after is a lifeless corpse. From all these circumstances it will be now for you to consider, gen- tlemen of the jury, if you are to exclude Mr, Burke from any responsibility in this transaction. I believe I have laid all the evidence necessary before you. Y ou may now retire to your room, and consider your verdict. The jury retired, and in about twenty minutes after they returned into court, when the verdict was handed to the coroner. The verdict simply ran :—" That the deceased, Johanna Burke, came by her death at Clogheen, on Mon day, the 14th April, from the effects of strychnine, in me dicine which she had received from her husband, Richard Burke, in Waterford." The Coroner, having read this aloud, asked if they had all agreed to it, to which they all returned an affirmative. The Coroner—ln that case, M. Burke, I must order 3 ou into custody. Mr. Burke—Very well, Sir. The warrant was then made out, and Mr. Burke, accom panied by an escort of police, was brought from tho court house to the barrack, preparatory to being sent forward to Clonmel. THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA. QUEENSTOWN, MAY 16. The Royal Mail Company's steamship Persia, from New York on the 7th inst., arrived here at 2.30 p.m: to•day, with 234 passengers and 808,560 dole. in specie. She landed 20 passengers, and 65 sacks of mails, and proceeded for Liverpool at 3 p.m. ; all well. The Persia has accomplished the passage from New York to Queenstown in nine days. (PER PERSIA, via QUEENSTOWN.) NEW YORK, MAY 6 (Morning). Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders are reported to have arrived at Yorktown on the 30th ult., and, after a consultation with the leading Generals, all acquiesced that Yorktown would prove untenable, and should be evacuated. General Magruder alone was of opinion that it was not advisable to evacuate the position. General Johnstone issued the order for the evacua tion on the Ist inst: The evacuation commenced on the 2d, and was completed on the night of the 3d. The Confederates left a large amount of guns and camp equipage, which they could not remove for fear of being seen. As soon as the evacuation of Yorktown was known the troops under the command of General M'Clellan were put in motion to pursue the Con federates. On the 4th, two miles from Williamsburg, they came up with the Confederate rearguard, which was found to be strong. The Federals being in want of infantry, and night coming on, the pursuit was postponed till the morning of the sth. Later telegrams will give further details of the pursuit, The Federal gunboats proceeded up York River simultaneously with the land forces. Deserters state that the Confederates at York town numbered 100,000 men. General M'Clellan officially reports that all along the lines the rebel works proved to have been most formidable, and says, "I am now fully satisfied of the correctness of the course I have pursued. The success is brilliant. You may rest assured its effect will be of the greatest importance." General Halleck has telegraphed to the War De partment that important movements would take place at Pittsburg Landing immediately. The steamers Ella Warley, Bermuda, and Floreo have been captured while endeavouring to run the blockade. Mr. Seward has officially notified to the Foreign Ministers that Federal mails under military surveil lance will now be allowed to pass to New Orleans and other ports lately occupied by the Confederates. He also announces that a collector had been ap pointed to New Orleans, and that the necessary preparations were making to modify the blockade so far as to permit limited shipments to be made to or from New Orleans and one or more other ports which are now closed by blockade. The time, and conditions will be notified by proclamation. The Confederate General commanding at Savan nah has announced his determination to defend that city to the last extremity. it is reported that the steamer Nashville ran the Wilmington blockade with a c ar g o of gunpowder and army stores. She passed through the fleet of seven vessels, all of which threw shells at her with out inflicting any damage. Refugees from Memphis report that the n, Federals and occupied Baton Rouge without opposition, that General Butler had landed his forces at New Orleans, where large quantities of cotton had been citizens of N ew Orleans have held a ic Union t o w n which enthu siastic demonstrations have taken secured. The refugees state th a t th ere would b e li tt l e opposition om e to the passage o f F e d era l gun b oa t s up meet place. Some ace. the Mississippi. Southern accounts generally represent that no foreign flag s will be allowed to p r event the destruc tionof property where there is any chance of its falling into the hands of the Federals. The French Minister, M. Mercier, arrived at Yorktown on the 4th. No solution has yet been obtained of the reason of his movements. A. Memphis despatch says that the stores in New Orleans were being emptied of molasses and sugars, which were being thrown into the river and streets. The Hammonia has arrived out. EVENING General 111‘Clellan officially reports from the Federal bivouac in front of Williamsburg on the sth inst.:— " I find Johnstone in front of me in strong force, probably much greater than my own. Gen. Han cock has taken two redoubts, brilliantly repulsing the rebels. " I do not know our exact loss, but fear General Hooker has lost considerably on our left. learn from prisoners that the rebels intend di▪ sputing every step to Richmond. I shal l run the ri▪ sk of at least holding in check while I r esume my original plan. " My entire force is un d ou btedly considerably inferior to that of the rebs ls, but I will do all I can with the force at my command." aate th a e th C e on 6 f t e h de in ra s t t e . A despatch from Y orktown, reports that the first indication of rearguard having been reinfoxma Was the fact of PRIVATE BUSINESS. The Mackintosh Farr Fund Bill was read a second time. The Waterford and Limerick and Limerick and Ennis Railway, CeylOn, Phillimore Estate, Sidmouth Railway and Harbour, Limerick Markel s, North Devon Railway and Dock, Rathmines and Rathgar Improvement, Queens town Improvement, Bristol and Exeter, Schard and Taun ton Railway, Tranmere Improvemenc, Bollington (Prest bury) Improvement and Lighting Bills were read a third time and passed. ____ PRIVATE BILLS. Lord REDESDALE moved that no private bill brought from the House of Commons shall be read a second time after the Ist of July ; that no bill confirming Provisional Order of Board of Health, or authorising enclosure of lands under special report of the enclosure Commissioners, or for confirming any scheme of Charity Commis sioners shall be read a second time after the Ist of July. That when a bill shall have passed this house with amend ments these orders shall not apply to any new bill sent up which the Chairman of Committees shall report is sub stantially the same as the bill so amended.—Agreed to. COUNTY COURTS. Lord CHELMSFORD put a question to the noble and learned lord on the woolsack, with reference to the schedule of fees paid on proceedings in the County Courts in accor dance with the order of two of her Majesty's Commissioners of the Treasury and the consent of the Lord Chancellor, dated April 10, 1862. He (Lord Chelmsford) particularly objected to the second paragraph in the order, which made compulsory the payment of ls. in all plaints where the sum in dispute was under 40s. irrespective of costs. The LORD CHANCELLOR admitted that the order had been inadvertently drawn up, but he would take care to have it corrected. His object was to restrain the abuse of converting the county courts into an instrument for the collection of small debts, which had been allowed to be in curred in reliance upon the facility afforded by those courts. REGISTER OF VOTERS BILL. The report of amendments on this bill was brought up and received. BILLS OF EXCHANGE (IRELAND) AMEND MENT ACT. This bill was read a third time and passed. Their lordships then adjourned, HOUSE OF COMMONS—YESTERDAY. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock. PRIVATE BUSINESS. --- The Lords' amendments to the Barnsley Local Board of Health Bill were considered, and the bill was ordered for third reading. • The following bills were read a third time and passed : Bradford, Wakefield, and Leeds Railway (Further Provi sions), Brean Down Harbour, scc., Bristol Water, Furness Railway, Hull and Hornsea Railway, Leeds New Gas, and Scottish North Eastern Railway. ROYAL COMMISSION. Col. CLIFFORD, Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod, sum moned the members to the Upper House to hear the Royal assent given by commission to several bills, for which see Lords' report. PETITIONS. Several petitions were presented against the Poor-law Act, in favour of the adoption of special officers for the registration of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in Ireland, for an amendment of the Grand Jury Law, against the Highways Bill, &c. THE ALLEGED CHALLENGE OF THE SPEAKER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR TO A RIFLE MATCH. Mr. B. OSBORNE said—l have a question to ask you, Sir (addressing the Speaker), in reference to what was stated to have taken place in the Upper House last evening. According to that statement it appears that a challenge was sent from the members of this house to the members of the other house to meet them in a rifle contest, and you, Sir, were described as having sent a personal challenge to the Lord Chancellor. (Laughter.) Lora ELCHO said that he thought he could explain the matter satisfactorily, and at the same time thought that the subject should not have been brought forward. He had received a letter from the right hon. gentleman the Speaker, expressing his surprise at the statement of the Lord Chancellor, that he had received a challenge from him (the Speaker), and stating that he was engaged in reading a paper when a question was put to him on the matter of the contest between the members of the two houses. He gave a hurried answer which had been misin terpreted. He had communicated its contents to the Lord Chancellor, and he certainly should never have thought that the subject would have been brought before the house. (Hear, hear.) Ho regret ted also that anything he might have said should have been the means of occasioning the right hon. gentleman (the Speaker) the slightest annoyance. The SPEAKER said—l wish to treat the matter in per fect good humour, and I trust the house will do the same. (Hear, hear.) Since I occupied my present position I have had occasion to call members to order when they alluded to debates in the other house of Parliament. This, how ever, was an exceptional case, and the subject in question might be regardedEas a message. (Laughter.) I do regret that the house should, even for a few minutes, have been occupied with such a matter. I disclaim hav ing had any intention to challenge the distinguished offi cers of the Crown alluded to—(hear, hear, and laughter)— and I believe no one could be more anxious to avoid com mitting this house. (Hear, hear.) Lord PALMERSTON said that no one could doubt for a moment the last statement of the right hon. gentleman, and he hoped there never would be any more serious colli sion between the two houses than would arise from the challenge of the Speaker to the Lord Chancellor. (Loud laughter.) TREATIES WITH CANADA. Mr. FITZGERALD asked her Majesty's Government whether they had received from her Majesty's Minister a copy of the report of the committee of the House of Repre sentatives of the United States on the operation of recipro city treaties with Canada; and, whether, if such a report had been received, there was any objection to lay it upon the table of the house. Mr. LAYARD said there was no objection to lay the papers in question before the house. FORTS AT SPITHEAD. Mr. OSBORNE asked the Secretary of State for War when the commissioners for inquiring into the necessity for erecting forts at Spithead might be expected to communi cate their report to Parliament. Sir G. LEWIS said that he understood that the report of the Commissioners would be ready next week. OCCUPATION OF MEXICO. Sir G. BOWYER asked the First Lord of the Treasury, what information be Majesty's Government had received respecting the occupation of Mexico by France, and the intentions of the French Government regarding Mexico ? Lord PALMERSTON said that the latest advices re ceived from the British Consul was that the French corps had advanced to Mexico. What were the intentions of the French, or any other foreign Government, it was not the duty of an English Minister to expound. His noble friend the Secretary for Foreign Affairs had no objection to lay the papers on the subject on the table. SEIZURE OF THE " ORWELL." _ . Mr. C. BENTINCK asked the Under-Secretary of State for F o r e i gn Aff a i rs w hether he was aware that on the 3 d day of May, 1861, a tribunal at Naples decided that the owners of the steamer Orwell were entitled to compensa tion from the Italian Government for the seizure of their vessel by the Garibaldians ; and whether he would forth with lay u pon the table a copy of the judgment of that tri - Mr. LAYARD said ho was not aware that any such .j ud gment had b een pronounce d , b u t h o wou ld m ake inqui ries. LANDS CONNECTED WITH THE CITADEL OF HULL. Colonel DUNNE asked the Secretary of State for War whether certain lands, comprising part of the glacis or other wise connected with the citadel of —Hull, had not been sold by the Board of Ordnance some years since; and whether the titles to such lands so sold are not invalidated by the recent opinions of the law officers of the Crown, al- COURTS MARTIAL, In reply to Mr. O'BRIEN, Sir"G. LEWIS said that he had not at present any in tention to introduce a bill to alter the law relating to courts martial. No doubt the subject was suggested by the trial which had recently taken place in Dublin, but he thou:;ht it would be precipitate to make any alteration merely on the experience of one case. WESTMINSTER IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION, Sir W. GALLWEY moved for a committee to inquire into the double appointment of Sir E. Pearson and Mr, Tite, M.P., to the chairmanship of Westminster Im provement Commission; for copies of a letter ad dressed by the First Commissioner of Works to Westminster Improvement Commission, inquiringwhether the chairman of the commission " will be entitled to any emolument or allowances :" and, of the First Com missioner's correspondence with the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, Mr. Tite, M.P., and Sir E. Pearson, rela tive to these appointments. Mr. COWPER said that the double appointment only existed in the brain of the hon. member. Sir E. Pearson had never been actually appointed to the post, and in pre senting it to Mr. Tite he did so without any improper bias or feeling. The right hop.. gentleman entered into a long and minute explanation 'Of the circumstances connected with the appointment of Mr. Tite, with the view of show ing that it was altogether free from the character of a job. He was quite ready to produce the correspondence on the subject, but objected to the motion of the hon. baronet on the ground that the question at issue was one for the deci sion of a law court rather than a committee of this house. Explanations were also offered by Mr. TITE, who ob served that he only accepted the office after receiving an assurance from the Chief Commissioner of Works that Sir E. Pearson had no claim to the appointment, and that he had never intended to confer it upon him ; that the emolu ments attached to the office did not amount to more than £lOO a year for two or three years, and that there were really no funds in existence to provide even that miserable stipend. Mr. MACAULAY supported the motion on the ground that he considered Sir E. Pearson had been very ill-treated, but suggested that the motion should be amended by con fining the inquiry to the circumstances connected with the appointment of the hon. member for Bath as chairman of the commission. Mr. H. BAILLIE contended that the Chief Commis sioner of Works would have been wanting in his public duty had he conferred the office upon Sir E. Pearson. Lord PALMERSTON justified the course adopted by the Chief Commissioner in the appointment of Mr. Tite. On a division the motion for a committee was negatived by 139 to 123, being a majority in favour of the Govern ment of 11 only. THE SUEZ CANAL. In reply to Mr. GRIFFITII, Mr. LAYARD stated that he was in great doubts with regard to the terms upon which the labourers were em ployed in the construction of the Suez Canal; but it was admitted that the contractors had entered into an agreement with a Greek firm to furnish labour, and that these had induced the Pacha of Egypt to supply them with a consi. derable number of men. Whether the labour was forced or not, one thing which was certain was, that the poor people laboured against their will, were torn from their villages and replaced by fresh supplies every month, that many of them came from as far as the first cataract of the Nile, and that great misery was inflicted upon the population. The hon. gentleman also stated, in answer to Col. Sykes, that the Government approved of the recent operations against the Taepings at Shanghae. At the instance of Mr. HUNT, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL detailed the circum stances under which he had struck out of the list of persons unanimously recommended by the Town Council of North ampton to fill the vacancies in the number of charity trus tees for that borough the names of four gentlemen profess ing Conservative opinions, and had substituted others in lieu of them. Major ED WARDS expressed regret that the recommen dation of the council had not been acted upon, and observed that it had led to an unpleasant feeling in the borough. Mr. AYRT ON called attention to the manner in which the charges for the civil services were increased, and sug gested that it was expedient to change the mode of conduct ing business, so as to enable the house to more effectually supervise the progress of measures tending to that increase. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER admitted that the subject was one of importance, and that it required consideration whether some practical measure might not be devised with a view to effecting improvement. In the case of bills relating to public works, for example, he saw no reason why a definite estimate should not be produced be fore such bills had passed through the various stages. He had no objection to ask the house, on an early day, to ap point a select committee to inquire into the matter. The house then went into committee of supply, and on the vote for harbours of refuge, Mr. BAXTER to moved reduce the amount by the sum of £90,000 for Alderney. Sir J. ELPHINST ONE seconded the motion. Lord C. PAGET defended the vote, and entreated the committee not to leave the works in their present sad and unfinished state. He also gave an assurance thatno further sums would be expended on the defences of Alderney. After discussion the committee divided, and the amend ment was negatived by 138 to 130. Upon Mr. DISRAELI entering the Hou e from the lobby of the minority he was cheered by several members at the bar. The announcement of the result of the division was received with loud cheers. The vote was then agreed to, and the CHAIRMAN re , ported progress. _ The Landed Property Improvement (Ireland) Acts Amendment Bill and the Retiring Pay (British Forces, India) Bill were passed through committee. Tho house then adjourned. SP OR TING 11V7ELLIGENCA CHESTER RACES.-FRIDAY. The Ladies Purse of 3 sous each, with 60 added, for 2-yr olds and upwards. Weights for age, with winning pe• nalties, and optional selling and maiden allowances. Six furlongs. Six subs. Mr. Bruce's Sibyl, 2 yrs, sst 71b, £50.... (J. Grimshaw) 1 Mr. T. Hughes's Satellite, 6 yrs, 9st 21b, ££50.... (Friar) 2 Capt. D, Packßeresford's Diana, 4 yrs, Bstslb, £5O (Daley) 3 Capt. Goff's Madge Wildfire, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (carried 7st 81b), £SO Lord Coventry's Mousquetaire, 2 yrs, sst 101 b, £5O (Thomas) 6 Betting-6 to 4 agst Satellite, sto 2 agst Madgo Wild•• fire, 5 to 1 each apt Mousquetaire and Diana, and 8 to 1 agst Sibyl. Mousquetaire made play, waited upon by Satellite and Sibyl, the other two lying away, to the Bridge turn, where Sibyl took the command, and made the rest of the running, winning easily by a length. There was a head between the second and third, and a length between third and fourth. Mousquetaire was beaten off. The Cheshire Stakes of 15 soya each, 10ft, with 60 added. Winners extra. The second saved his stake. From the Castle Polo, once round and in. 15 subs, 7of whom de clared: Mr. Frank's Zuleika, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Challoner) 1 Mr. T. S. Dawson's Tommy Jones, 3 yrs, Est 111b(Noble) 2 Count F. Lagrange's Allez - y•rondemont, 3 yrs, 7st 61b (H. Grimshaw) 3 Mr. Barber's Ophelia, 3 yrs, 6st 91b - (Buck) 4 Betting- 2 to 1 each agst Tommy Jones and Zuleika, 3 to 1 agst Allez-y-rondesaont, and 5 to 1 agst Ophelia. Tommy Jones and Ophelia made the running, the other two, side by side, lying two lengths in their rear. On pass ing the stand Tommy Jones took a clear lead, followed by Ophelia, Zuleika, and Allez-y-rondement,• to the Castle turn, where Zuleika went to the front, was not afterwards caught, and won by half a length. Allez-y-rondemont was a bad third, and Ophelia beaten off. Handicap Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added. Winners extra. The second saved his stakes. About one mile. 9 subs. Mr. G. H. Moore's Master George, 3 yrs, sst 71b (Williamson) 1 Lord Uxbridge's General Hess, 5 yrs, Bst 101 b (Challoner) 2 Mr. W. Owen's Brilliant, 4 yrs, Est 71b .... (Whiteley) 3 Mr. Giles's Spencer, 4 yrs, 7st.. (Dale) 4 Mr. T. Hughes's Real Jam, 3 yrs, sst 71b ....(Carroll) 5 h s o ' Satellite,sasters yrs, Bst 31b 7 M Mr. r Barber's Tg u 6 yrs, 7st 121 b n c Betting- 5 to 2 agst General Hess, 4to 1 each agst Master George and Real Jam, 6 to 1 each agst Brilliant and Spencer, and 7 to 1 agst Doncaster. Master George made the running, followed by Brilliant, General Hess, and Doncaster in the order named, Spencer lying next, and Real Jam last. At the half mile post Real Jam took fourth place, and Satellite at the same time fell to the rear. Thus they ran to the Castle turn, where General Hess took second place, but was unable to reach Master George, who won by two lengths. A length divided the second and third, and there were two lengths between the third and fourth. . The Stewards' Cup of 200 sous, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sous each; 3-yr-olds 6st 101 b, 4-yr-olds Bst 61b, 6-yr olds 90, 6-yr-olds and aged at 21k, Certain Penalties WILLS AND BEQUESTS. Tho will of the Hon. Lady Robert Kerr, of Hampton Court Palace, also of the city of Math, and of Edinburgh, was proved in London by her daughter, Miss Lucy Maria Kerr, the sole execu trix and principal legatee. Lady Robert Kerr, who married, in 1806, Major-General Lord Robert Kerr, son of the Marquis of Lothian, by whom she had a family of eight children, was left a widow in 1843, Her ladyship's will, which was executed in 1859, whilst residing at B ath, is very brief, and dispo ses of her property amongst her sons and daughters, leaving to each s p ecific bequests. There is one of a of" a chest of Canada, and else where, of bestowswsswihnoegrrnedl,sa,sr”hedwehhsacisrcihpbteigsohnue,eath consisting e s a to her u d p n W a lt e r Raleigh Kerr , Esq. The remainderer son, Walteroua her entire property in England, g ar u c ish le c aci l e a s dy to di t e w a o a o t f l g y h . hter,tho d exec utrix, for her own use absolteu There her servants. This distin- Edinburgh, at the age of seventy-six. The will of Admiral Thomas Dick was proved in the London Court by the two executors therein appointed—viz., James Martyn and Chas. Augustus Smith, Esqrs., both of Greenwich, at which place the Admiral executed his will so far back as 1849. This veteran officer, who attained to the great ago of eighty-six, died in February last at Dawlish, Devon. He commenced his career in the navy at the early age of between sixteen and seventeen, and has served in his country for a very lengthened period, having seen a great deal of arduous naval service—was a sharer in the memorable action of Camperdown under Admiral Duncan, when the Dutch Admiral De Winter sur rendered himself a prisoner to him. For this victory, and for other subsequent naval actions, Admiral Dick received an honorary badg e of distinction with clasps. The testator has bY will, which is exceedingly brief, disposed of hi s other property, both real and personal, equally his five daughters and their issue. There n o is bequest mentioned in the will. linore, K.C.H., The will of Gen. Sir George W a lli the 23 tilt., was who died at Charlton, Kent, the the 15th of the proved in the London Cocuhra land Whit same month by his son, The Rev. Fredk. BraddleY w ood, Devon, also an Sandyss Wall, of ounced. The personalty more, Esq., the acting ren executor nominated, 16,000. This general officer, who at tainedsworn under X chal ago of 87, distinguished him the patriarchal self in his military career, and received the honour r o e v e i r s n oar of c 0 d o l . i f: ofse knighthood. H e held the exccuLor. appointment there Commandant hGe of Royal Engineers, Woolwich. and was for corps is of moderate dimensions, bears corps v' er ' y date aft will,Ci Colonel I n L Be Lieutenant e i u ; t e n b a u n t t lei executed in April, 1860. The Ge neral appears to have made provision for the whole of his family, and has charged his estates in the county of Glou cester with annuities • amounting to upwards of X6OO per annum, including one of two hundred guineas a year to his daughter-in-law, the widow of his deceased son George St. Vincent, and has further charged his estates with a sum exceeding X 13 ,000 to meet the trusts of settlements and otherwise for younger for , younger children. His estate at Notting ill and Y d;s w all other estates, leasehold an d cop ell as hfoluc'estershire, the family estates and freeholds ia____. ii itmere, are devised to his son , Charles S. Nv whom he appoints residuary e , g tee p r operty, subject to t charges.--From of the entire he t aboo Esq., legatee tie Ill us t r ated London AO4O.