The Sun. — London, England, 1835-04-24 00:00:00

~~•~~~:. BUCKINGHAM PALACE. • DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERIOR. We proceed to lay before our readers, at the earliest mo !nent in which it was attainable, an accurate account of the jtnterior of Buckingham Palace. It is reported that their Ma esties propose to occupy it next month, and, if we may . Judge from the present state of the arrangements, the re flirt would a p pear to b e we ll f ounde d . At a ll events t h e 'th 3 vving details will be read with interest, not only by those who are generally curious upon such subjects, but by those whose attention requires to be stimulated by the additional excitement of popular notice. No Palace, perhaps no pub ue building, ever gave rise to so much discussion during its Progress as the one to which the following description re f!rs. Newspapers, Magazines, Reviews, all classes of pe rl-?dicals, and even the two Houses of Parliament, have rung with the fame of its history, from the first jobbing contract, down to the chmpletion of the work. Even the uncertainty Which seemed for a long while to hang over its destination contributed to make it more talked of, so that every cir !urnstance concurred to sharpen observation and criticism, ; : til both h ave b een a l most ex h auste d . W e now propose add a descripti on o f th e i n t er i or , w hi c h may serve as a g u ide to those who view it, and give as clear an idea as de seriPtion can give to those who do not. The principal entrance door, in the centre of the 'build ng, °Pens into the GRAND HALL, which extends to the 11 ght and left, but the length does not exceed one-third of the breadth ; it is tesselated with white and gray veined marble, and surrounded on three sides by a flight of seven St ern, which support groups of white marble double columns. t Ascendi ng t h e steps wh i c h f ace t h e entrance, t h e SCULP RR GALLE RY i s reached, extending 160 feet along the centre of the Palace ; the ceiling is supported by nine double columns, the floor inlaid with oak in devices ; and at the extreme right is a circular alcove, with a mosaic star in colo ured woods, containing the King's cypher. ob irhe centre door of the Sculpture Gallery leads to a large I °e g room, with a semicircular projection, containing five °ll g Window s , l oo ki ng into the gardens. This room is fitted up with book-cases of gilt trellis work, lined with silk, and a, ss • th Y carved rosewood library tables ; it is destined for e R. ING'S COUNCIL ROOM. e ne the left of the Council Room are two READING , e lts, similarly fitt e d u p w ith b oo k- cas e s , th e d oors o f - "wed mahogany, and the chimney-pieces of yellow marble. sis lleyond th ese i s t h e P RIVATE DINING RooM, w hi c h h as c e "ree wind ows reac hi ng to t h e fl oor ; i t i s co l oure d a pa l e ;Pornament reen, and is devoid of any except four marble I sis at each end. tteturning to the Council Room, on the right is one of ao e , QUBEN'S MORNING Rooms, hung with dove-colour gold flock paper, without moulding or cornice, and the - d i mig perfectly plain. This was originally destined for e arge IV.'s Bed Chamber. 10 Adjoining is the QUEEN'S SITTING ROOM, with three gleeeg wind ows , an d hung from the ceiling to the floor with gray paper in sh a d es , r i c hly fi gure d i n wrea th s o f b r i g ht White marbl e , and extremely small in proportion to e the tobr, a peculiarity which attache s t o all the fi r eplaces heZighout th e P a l ace . Th e d oors , o f h an d some ly carve d - " ° ganYt lead to another sitting room nearly similar, iituld whi c h i s an A NTE R OOM an d t h e B ATH R OOM . e l atter is very small, and the bath itself, which is of very s ited di mens i ons, is made merely of painted metal to re ble marbl e . It i s s i ngu l ar t o see t hi s apartment fitted eh 1 4 ' ' a such a common style, as in all foreign palaces the bath ) een an o bj ec t f or th e di sp l ay ofelassie taste, and highly wrought s cu lptur e . en f 'lnn the Bath Room a long narrow passage leads to 40 7 of th e rooms f or.t h e l a di es i n wa i t i ng. T h i s i s papere d i et ;vn to the floor with a striped paper of deep jonquil yel trq_ moulded with bla c k and go ld ; th e g l are i s ex t reme ly a greeable. p ark, this apartment, in the wing next to the Green dutif ul is th e P RIVATE ENTRANCE for the Queen, a very Whi te circular hall, with fi ve w i n d ows . Th e fl oor i s o f ru t 's Marble, with small squares of black ; and it is sur e4sied by gray marble pillars, the ceiling being tastefully 4,,,ed• Beyond this hall there are four other WAITING 3, 148 , extr eme l y p l a i n an d s i mp l e i n t h e i r arrangement. ripSeturning t o th e Q ueen ' s secon d s i tt i ng room, on t h e It o : is her Majesty's PRIVATE STAIRCASE to the Bed toa consisting of five fli g ht s o f ten steps eac h , i n w hi te e i :sle. The first ro om on t h e r i g h t i s the R OYAL B ED AstEta, a fine well-proportioned room, but plain in its f e - r ee ration. Along the ga ll er y are f ourteen rooms o f dif -4 siz es , d est i ne d f or h er M a j esty ' s W ARDROBE ROOMS. I mmediately over the Sculpture Gallery, on the Draw la, In floor, is the PICTURE GALLERY, also measuring i s l est in length. It is lighted from the top by seven- Il ti l l arge square skylights, on each side of which is a row raygkes.° same number of circular lights in figured ground s ' The cornice descends in deep points of most elabo bee°rk, which is also carried between the lights ; and c ue i ng cart exceed the chaste grandeur of effect in this th e ssive ceiling, which will form an exquisite contrast to th e manifold tints and gorgeous frames of the pictures when • a r j c ure plac e d h ere . Th e fl oor i s o f oa k i n l a id , an d t h ere keir e fire-places with chimney-pieces of white marble, che st o rnamented by an alto-relievo bust of one of the old suPported,by two angels. 4, e Centre d oor o f th e Pi c t ure G a ll er y opens into the 'll,4 l bie, Room, with a bowed f r ont towards the garden. o r "r is of light- co l oure d woo d s , i n l a id i n l a r g e w r eath s ipss:ewood, eac h conta i n i ng t h e Ki ng ' s cyp h er . Th e ceil ql;:ili'lY carved and g ilt, i s su pp or t e d by scag li o l a pill a r s tiro, ant purple ; between th ese hi g h l oo ki ng - g l a s s es, with int e : u tops, are placed, which descend to the floor, and the he,tl:ls are fill e d w i t h fi gure d ye ll ow s ilk . Thi s i s a very tro th 1141 apartment, although not large ; and the view er the windows, towards the garden, is extremely cheerful. do er ° t he right and left of the Drawing Room are foldi ng dooorors ° looking -glass, with mahogany and gilt frames ; the th t . ee °ll th e r i g h t opens to t h e M usic R ooM, wh i ch has aar re ang windows looking to the garden. This room is th e e e nded b y fl at scagl i ola pillars of a r i ch cr i mson hue, a re h a Pitals carved and gilt : between the pillars the spaces teai n a t'g with e m b osse d s ilk o f go ld co l our an d w hit e . Th e thaij iB magnifi cen t, carve d an d g il t i n rays roun d th e thi 4 , sof the th ree l ustres ; t h ere are two w hi te mar bl e loo r 4 Y - Pieces, handsome doors of looking-glass, and the will be covered with crimson Axminster carpets,figured ght wreaths. a l ` f oh e s. l3 a : LL Room is on the left of the Drawing . Room, and eer tai " Windows, which are to be hung with crimson velvet s t e rn The walls are decorated with round pillars of 4 tia e ,, l ,Lul crimson scagliola, surmounted by gilt capitals, the the t e tween having figured silk hangings to correspond with d eep b ° foregoingi rooms. The floor is of oa k, inlaid with a ec ° Ner of fl owers i n rosewoo d ; th e ceiling elaborately •- ke d and guilt. The ens ent bl e o f thi s room by can dlelight y t splendid beyond description ; and if some marble c.! Wer e placed as to relieve the heavy richness of the crim- N7 l Yellow, it w ou ld b e as p er f ec t as can b e conce i ve d. eet to the gorgeous B a ll R oom i s th e D INING R oom , It 4 41 ' gravely -tinted apartment, after viewing the others. th e t hree windows, and at the end a deep recess for Ct_o-boa r d. Th e ce ili ng i s an elliptic arch, carved Sk i- Fe bold rose ornaments, and descending on the Lol l; l u deep carve d po i nts ; b etween t h ese are me d a l- De 4 ,l 3 earing the King's cypher. The walls are painted % eel colour, and the ornaments white ; altogether it is If eb Yrich enough fo r th e banqueting-room of a Palace. 4 ec e ,. - lud the Dining Room are four rooms for the table Illar t 'ers, and a private staircase, leading to the culinary h_roents below. 111 a7cending t o th e en t rance b a ll aga i n , on th e l e ft, i s th e ed th e . PRINCIPAL STAIRCASE, which is broad, and for fi rs t twenty st e p s , single. The landing-place, which is d r I tep s f rom above, then di v id es i n t o a d ou bl e staircase 0f29 kre o f whit e mar bl e, lik e t h e first flight ; the walls above 4 'tabr a tiftilly decorated with gilt wreaths and sculptured tle attireS. Thi s i s th e en t rance w hi c h w ill b e use d b y h w ho attend the Levees and Drawing-rooms. tic e first ANTE- RooM is small and plain, containing no !Ate : 4 ' 41 4 of remark. The second room is the FRONT Its t. l ' , a splendid but somewhat sombre apartment, from , I v,at e ,` ll lg hung with dark laurel-green satin, striped and ` 4 l , i ti j o e : ; the compartments are marked by carved and gilt Il e ' is the THRONE Room, where the company will be ny , e g• This has four long windows opening on a bal t4trelad two fire-places. The ceiling is most splendidly Il k a nd gilt to a great depth ; the second range of cor f bet :et high g decorated with painted coats of arms about two 4 14 and four feet asunder. These bear, on coloured t he t ti ll e three lions passant, the white horse of Hanover, f ear ar glish lion rampant, and the harp of Ireland. The 11) t „ e repeated all round the cornice, which thus looks 11 - a ll in t lt e4t , 'tense golden zone studded with coloured gems. trotlps.a this is a basso-relievo entablature of sculptured liet tre r kea , en the; thi r d an d f ourt h: w i n d ows, a sort o f di v i s i on i s ?;3' a co t °Y projections from each wall, 'which are met at top u i a iee. From each side an angel, in white marble e e tt ze illisonalg eeonnds.of golden garlands, which hang, detached, in pthis cornice, and support in the centre a large h seed b ea ri n g the King's cypher. Under this will be ty hg throne. The walls of the Throne-room are di visi the richest crimson satin, striped and watered, ad ,?9s marked with broad gold. mouldings. tlit e , 'Tit on to the rooms described there are various c't 4Behop a partments for persons attached to the Royal atio ; but there is nothing uncommon in their distri tibti ? r decoration worthy of comment. The view from from ° „ f the palace extends over the beautiful grounds ; „, 111 'lle front windows, through the arches of the mar t7larly gate w ay st_ the vista of St. James's Park produces a sin wh n king effect, such as cannot be imagined but by S 4el. ° h ave seen it. 41 11 It e k in g_Ze the particulars which constitute the interior of etits i . 6 „,ltt Palace. It will be seen from the few corn cuter glanced at than developed in the above details 1, ,~. -_. that there is math room for criticism within the building, the door of which we may be said to have just opened, and there can be but little doubt that curiosity itself will supply from its own instincts all the investigation that will be ne cessary to the formation of a correct judgment. THE OPERA.-KING'S THEATRE. Donizetti's opera of Anna Bolena was performed last night to a moderately-filled house. It will not have been forgotten that Anna Bolena was the second part essayed by Grisi last season, after she bu rs t a t once u p on th e musical world in Ninetta as a prima donna of unquestionable excel lence. The prognostications of success, after the exertions of Pasta, were little encouraging to the young cantatrice, who had been electrifying the Parisian public in the same character. The result, however, proved that the flight was not too daring, and Henry's injured Queen (according to the libretto) found another representative as potent as the original. Grisi, perhaps, never depicted the various emo tions which agitate Anna Bolena more successfully than on last evening, and, whether in the concerted music or in the single' pieces, she sang with such intense expression and accurate judgment that it was difficult to say whether she shone pre-eminently as an actress or as a singer. The immense approbation which followed the dropping of the curtain was prolonged until Grisi re-appeared, to receive further flattering testimonials of the delight which she had imparted. Ivanoff made his debitt in this country in Percy, and established himself as the only singer of " Vivi Tu." Lablache looked as if he had Walked out of the frame of a picture of Henry VIII., so much did he realise the notions entertained of that Monarch's personal figure. He was in fine voice, sang splendidly, and his playing was first-rate. Brambilla gains ground every time she is heard. Her Smeaton was very nicely executed throughout, and the good humour with which she bore an unlucky fall, when the page rushes ,upon Percy, was really very pleasing. Mrs. E. Seguin sang with good descretion. THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1835. SOUTH DEVON ELECTION. ( From the Sherburne Journal.) The most important duty which now devolves on the Re formers is to lend a helping hand towards securing Lord John Russell's re-election for South Devonshire. There are few men in the county (or who are connected with it) but have some means of serving the cause, and every true Reformer should lend his willing aid, as though it were to upset the last obstacle which the Tories can throw up against the welfare of the people. The new Government is formed, and we merely ask for what the Tories desired, and what they received—a fair trial. Let us receive the measures of Lord Melbourne's Government, and if they should fall short of their professions, we assure our neaders that we shall be amongst the first to op pose them, for we are not bound to present any more than we have been to any former administration. TORY INTIMIDATION.—The legal steward of a Noble Lord who has held an official post under the Whigs and Tories, is we understand, retained as agent for Mr. Parker, was a short time ago at a vestry meeting in a neighbouring parish, at which several of his Lordship's tenants were present ; who received a very broad hint from the oracle of dictation, that their votes in support of the Devon Tory candidate were ex pected, as a matter of course, whether their inclinations led them that way or no. We had this fact from a person present on the occasion. HONITON.—On Saturday last some little stir was occasioned in this town, by the canvassing visit of the juvenile candidate Master Parker, whom the Tories have had the audacity tcr bring forward as an opponent to a man of long experience in public life, and of tried political abilities ; as if the men of Devon were so silly as to entrust the representation of their interests to a mere green-horn. No small amusement was afforded in the afternoon by an encounter of Mr. Wakley, the Member for Finsbury, with this stripling, who on being called on by Mr. Wakley to state his political sentiments, seemed to be taken in a sort of dumb consternation, where upon the Radical Member made a speech which produced much merriment at the Tory youth's expense, and in support of Lord John Russell. TIVERTON..—LORD JOHN RUSSELL.—This town is in the North division of the county, but an intense anxiety is ob served respecting their brother freeholders in the South, who, they are convinced, will not disgrace the county by the rejec tion of the Noble Lord. There are but seven voters for that Division here, viz., two clergymen and five laymen ; the for mer go, of course, with Mr. Parker, the latter sail in the same ship with his Lordship, and with colours nailed to the mast. AXMINSTER.—The Tories in this town are making an active stir in behalf of Mr. Parker, a beardless novice put forward in oppOsition to Lord John Russell. They are endeavouring to cajole the Dissenters by assuming the iiiiask of tolerance and liberality, and, on the other hand, to seduce the Reformers of the church party, by bugbear misrepresentations of Lord John Russell's religious principles. But we understand the friends of the cause of Reform mean to stick firmly by him. Lord Poltimore left Sidmouth on Wednesday for the pur pose of receiving the Right Hon. Lord John Russell and his illustrious bride, at his beautiful seat, Poltimore. NEWPORT. A very large and influential meeting of the electors of the borough was held on Wednesday evening in the Assembly-room, Green Dragon Hotel, Charles Day, Esq., in the chair. Mr. Ord, with some of the members of his committee, entered the room soon after eight o'clock, and was greeted with rounds of applause. The chairman intro duced the business of the evening in an appropriate speech, and Mr. Ord addressed the electors in a long and powerful address, which elicited the loudest cheers. After which a vote of thanks was given to Mr. Hawkins for his conduct in Parliament. The greatest harmony and the best feeling pervaded the meeting. The Tories have not yet found a candidate. Sir Wil loughby Gordon has positively declined, and a split has taken place in his party ; the more moderate wishing to avoid a contest ; and the genuine Tories, burning with impa tience at losing the chance of opposing Mr. Ord, use no measured language as to their committee on Sir Willoughby Gordon: They have certainly been ill-used. It is, how ever, their own faults. They never ought to have trusted their cause into the keeping of a man like Sir Willoughby Gordon, who has held office under all Administrations. Certain hints about alterations at the Horse Guards have not been thrown away on this crafty politician. DUBLIN. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) MR. GOULBURN'S LAST. MY Loans,—l have had the honour to lay before the King the loyal and dutiful address of the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and inhabitants of the City of Dublin, assuring the King that in case a new Parliament should be called, there is such a re-action in public opinion as would enable the King to retain in office his present Ministers. And I have the satisfaction to inform your Lordship that his Majesty was pleased to receive the same in the most gracious manner. I have the honor &c. HENRY GOULBURN. To the Lord Mayor of Dublin. " And was not that a dainty dish to lay (or lie) before the King ?" The date of Mr. Goulburn's epistle is not given, but it was evidently written after the King had been graciously pleased to accept the resignation of his late Mi nisters. It appears, therefore, that his Majesty had no great opinion of the wit of the Body Corporate of Dublin, or he would probably have tried the re-action they so confidently assured him of. The same Corporation, in another capacity, that is to say, as the Term Grand Jury of the City of Dublin, took the liberty to implore his Majesty not to call to his councils the men who wanted to " destroy these ancient institu tions (meaning the Corporations of course) with which these realms have been so long blessed, and under which they have flourished." The craft is in danger ; nor is it any thing new, when the police are on the alert for the greatest pickpockets, to set up a cry of " Stop thief." As a proof the zeal for useful, judicious, and salutary Reform, which inspires the supporters of the late Adminis tration, I would refer to the notorious fact that a universal combination has been formed by the Tory gentry in Ire land, and is now in active operation, to limit and curtail the elective franchise by all means, whether just or unjust ; and that every device which ingenuity can invent, intimidation promote, or corrupt influence effect, is resorted to, in order to trick every catholic and liberal Protestant freeholder who comes forward to the registry, out of his constitutional birthright. These doings are as notorious as the sun at noon-day. They should form the subject of a rigorous inquiry in Parliament ; for if suffered to go on unchecked, the voice of public opinion will be completely barked, and then indeed the re-action will be perfect. DUBLIN. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) The re-instatement of a Whig Ministry being now com plete, and the intelligence, so grateful to the majority of the people, being diffused throughout the United Kingdom, our quid nuncs have nothing to expect but the workings of the change so auspiciously begun. Public curiosity is ac cordingly on the alert in this city to pick up every incident that can illustrate the principles and policy of our new Government. And as St. Paul's Cathedral is not more visible and manifest to the busy folk of your great metro polis on their way to 'Change, than is the Hall of the Four Courts here, the lieges who have any thing material or im material, legal, or otherwise, to perform, the latter rendezvous was this morning, at an early hour, crowded to excess by all those whom public or private business brings periodically to this great lounging room. On this occasion, too, there was a greater inducement than ordinary ; as it was under stood, that besides the farewell speech of Sir Edward Sug den, the Earl of Haddington was to add to the novelties of the Court of Chancery by making his last appearance there for the season. He had already presented himself in that Court, to take an oath essential to the due discharge of his high functions ; but it seems it was necessary to take a second before the same august tribunal, before he could become fiinctus officio, and legally relieved from the duties of his station. The Court was therefore densely thronged with the members of the bar in the centre, and many others who gained admittance to the wings, when the Lord Chancellor came, accompanied by his Excellency, who having taken the oath required, withdrew without any particular demonstration. Sir Edward Sugden, shortly after, pronounced judgment in the case of Ellis v. Nimmo, in favour of the plaintiff, in a luminous discourse remark able for a very clever exposition of the law ; and the juris diction of Courts of Equity since the enactment of the celebrated statute of uses. He then proceeded to make decisions in some points of practice, as to the taking of fees by several officers of the Court of Chancery in Ireland ; but as these decisions are of great importance, were read by his Lordship from a manuscript, to which, for greater precision, he had committed them, and are consequently likely, very soon, to meet the public eye in an authentic shape, I shall not attempt a commentary, much less a report of them. It is, however, due to Sir Edward to say, that the points have been brought under his consideration during the short period of his presiding in the Court ; that he has evinced much industry, and a high sense of duty, in dealing with them as he had done ; and that the rules and decisions laid down are beneficial to the public, and will no doubt be carried into effect 'by his successor, in the same spirit of amelioration and improvement which he has manifested to wards the new rules made by Lord Plunket, and which have been in operation since Hilary Term. His Lordship concluded his duties as Chancellor by returning to the Se cretary of the Law Society, a book containing these rules, with some suggestions which the attornies, in their wisdom, thought proper to submit for his Lordship's approbation, with the expectation, no doubt, that he would order them to be incorporated with Lord Plunket's rules, as an amend ment. As we understood his Lordship, however, he dif fered somewhat from these gentlemen : for he stated that he had written such observations as occurred to him on reading over the suggestions, but that his impression was, the rules stood best without these amendments. He then stood up to depart, when the ex-Attorney-General (Mr. Blackburn) arose and said, he was confident he spoke the sentiments of the Irish bar, in requesting his Lordship to hear him express, to the best of his ability, the opinions en tertained by that bar, as to the manner in which he (Sir Edward) had discharged the duties which had devolved on him as Chancellor of Ireland. He then pronounced a short but eloquent eulogium on Sir Edw ar d' s qua lifi cat i ons , and the impartial manner in which he had developed his great learning and acquirements for the benefit of this country during the short time of his Chancellorship. Whatever differences of political opinion may exist, there can be no doubt but that the profession in general heartily concurred with Mr. Blackburne, in testifying his high sense of the able, efficient, and independent conduct exhibited by this learned functionary since his arrival among us ; and were it not for the remembrance of the party to which his destiny allied him here, we should perhaps all regret his de parture. His rely to the address was short, but appro priate, and complimentary to the Irish bar. The Earl of Haddington and suite are expected to go on Friday. SOUTH DEVON ELECTION. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PLYMOUTH, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 22.—Lord Viscount Ebrington, M.P., arrived here this evening from Newton Abbott. His Lordship will attend a meeting of Lord John Russell's Election Committee and friends to morrow at twelve o'clock, at the Mechanics' Insti tute, Princess-square, in this town (Plymouth), on which occasion his Lordship will address the electors. Our bo rough members, Messrs. Collier and Bowes, will be present on the occasion. This day a large and respectable meeting of Lord John Russell's friends and supporters was held at the market house at Newton Abbott. Lord Seymour, M.P., took the chair. The meeting was addressed by Lord Ebrington and several gentlemen, and resolutions adopted with a view to secure Lord John Russell's return at the ensuing election for South Devon. Lord John Russell will be at Exeter on Friday evening next, and is expected to visit Plymouth about Tuesday or Wednesday next. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SlR—The expulsion of the political felons who broke into Parliament and seized the Government has happily been succeeded by the appointment of abler and honester men. Sir Robert Peel, from being Premier, is now simply Sir Robert—member for his own borough, bought by his own father's money. Clever as he undoubtedly is, he will now be blended in the common mass of incapable Tories. He is then scarcely worth notice, and hence probably the reason of your passing by, without any remark, the address to him from our consistent and disinterested University. Whom does, Oxford address ?—upon whom is praise be stowed with heaped hands? On Sir Robert—the self-same Sir Robert whom it before repudiated—thrust out of the University—and declared unworthy for the future to sit in Parliament as its representative. Truly of much wortli must the praise or censure of Oxford's University be hence forth held. I bring grave charges against the addressers. I charge them with desecrating the venerable place in which they lift up their venal voices by acts of flagrant in consistency, making manifest to all the world that their only influencing principle is " pelf and self." 1 charge them with violating the sanctuary of learning, and of dressing out Alma Mater (so deservedly dear to all her true sons) in the meretricious trappings of an odious ve nality that brings even her virtue into suspicion. I love Oxford as the place of my intellectual birth, and the bitter feeling with which I deplore its degradation induces me, perhaps, to exaggerate its disgrace. But that the Uni versity, by its conduct on the Catholic question, and the recent address, taken both together, has shewn itself selfish, illiberal, grasping, and most glaringly inconsistent, no per son can deny. Ido not wish to expose " the shameful parts" of the body clerical, but if, Sir, in character of morunz conservator, you would read a lesson of decency to the addressers, you would perhaps advance that public vir tue which The Sun has ever warmly cherished, and thus certainly establish an additional claim to the high esteem and consideration of your country. I fear Oxford stands much in need of some such curative process. When we find the lungs of learning breathing out hot and cold at one and the same respiration, there is reason to conclude a diseased state of the part which, from inattention, may pro bably extend to the whole body. The symptoms instanced are symptoms of unsoundness. Whether Oxford be rotten at the core, I pretend not to determine—but that there exists a degree of corruption, which may eventually lead to fatal consequences, appears to me undeniable.✓-" Aninzanz luceo vendunt." I am, Sir. A GRADUATE OF OXFORD. NORWICH. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SlR—The Reformers of Norwich anxious to testify their approbation of the high-minded patriotism and judicious conduct of Lord John Russell, have commenced a subscrip tion towards defraying his election expenses in South Devon. It is hoped that the praiseworthy zeal of the Manchester Reformers will stimulate the Liberals in all parts of the empire to return free of expense those Members of the House of Commons, who, having nobly fought the battle of the people, have accepted office under Lord Mel bourne. To Lord John Russell, in particular, the nation owes a debt of lasting gratitude, and whilst he may rejoice in the testimony of his conscience, that he has well ',Ss charged the arduous duties of leader of the Opposition, his satisfaction must be enhanced by numerous ardent testimo nies, that his services are appreciated, and his principles and character admired by all the friends of civil and religious liberty throughout the United Kingdom. I am, Sir, your's, April 23. A REFORMER. MASTER-GENERAL OF ORDNANCE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Six—ln the change of Ministry it is thought necessary to change the Master-General of Ordnance, on account of politics ; on looking over the list of old and efficient Gene rals fit to fill the situation, I can see nobody fitter than General Grey ; perhaps being brother to the late Premier, it is considered a delicate matter. I knew General Grey when he was esteemed one of the best officers in the ser vice, (and a Cavalry General too,) and he gave much sa tisfaction when he commanded at the Cape of Good Hope. He was not so fortunate as to be employed in the Peninsu lar war, but that may not have been his fault, and I have heard that he is an excellent man of business, which is re quired for Ordnance. This is submitted for you to make your remarks, from A CONSTANT READER OF " THE SUN." Plymouth, April 23, 1835. THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL.—The merest sketch of the history of the London Foundling Hospital, es tablished by the Royal charter,-in the year 1739, shows very remarkably that charitable error, like the acorn, is easily planted, but before it has attained a century's growth, how difficult it is to grub it up I What was established as a Foundling Hospital, now no longer dares to call itself an Hospital for Foundlings. Still it exists ; still its " fifty-four Governors," its " six Vice Presidents," its " Treasurer," and its " Secretary," like Dervishes in their dance pompously bow to each other. Still 'the " Organist" plays his tunes ; still the " Chaplain, Reader," and " Preachers" go through their services ; still the " Clerk" mutters his amen ; still the " Vergers" wear their gowns ; still the " Building Committee," the " Sub-Committee," and the " House Committee" gravely perform their inexplicable functions ; still (vide the printed report of the Hospital) " Miss Bellchambers, Miss Lloyd, Mr. Goulden, Mr. Pyne, Mr. Atkins, &c.," form " the choir" ; still they chaunt with glee and harmony, appropriate melodies all set to the tune of " 42/. per annum" ; still the " House Apothecary" mixes his drugs ; still the " Store keeper" arranges his checks. In this small creation, " the medical officers, steward, matron, porter, watchman, master of the boys, gardener, messenger, tailor, two cooks, laundresi, housemaids, nurses of the wards, mistresses of the girls, and gown maker" are still seen mathematically moving in their respective orbits.— Quarterly Review, for April. THE CHAPEL ROYAL.—It has at length been de termined that the organ at present in the Chapel Royal, St. James's, shall be removed, and its place to be supplied by a new one, to be erected by Mr. Hill, the ingenious projector of the stupendous instrument now standing in the new Town Hall, Birmingham. An absurd prejudice, arising from the ignorance and incompetence which characterises the majority of our organ professors, has hitherto prevented in this country the general adoption of the German method in the construction of these instruments. The Continental organ-builders usually carry the manuals (or keys) no farther than C (the 8 feet pipe) and the pedal organ (consisting of two octaves) is altogether independent of the other parts of the instrument. The organ, although of all musical instruments the most easy t o play a little upon, is yet the most difficult on which to excel. A child may soon acquire the facility of accompanying a chaunt or an anthem, but it requires great concentration of mind, a ready flow of imagination, and an uncontrouled command over mere mechanical difficulties, ere one can hope to attain the character of an organ performer. It is to be hoped that no one of the Lordlings or Knights who too often manage these things may, in this case, be permitted to interfere with Mr. Hill's arrangements. And so long as this country can boast of such performers as the Wesleys and Adams, the introduction of the German organ will prove an additional source of gratifi cation to amateurs, and a valuable assistant in extending the taste for pure and scientific composition. EXTENSIVE ROBBERY IN MANCHESTER.—On Tuesday night the premises of Messrs. Smith, Hill, and Co., Old Millgate, Manchester, were broken into and robbed of property which was locked up in an iron safe in the counting house. There were 500 sovereigns, and 101. and 5/. Bank of England and Manchester notes, amounting in the whole to about 1,5001. A reward of 2001. has been offered to any per son who may give such information as may lead to the convic• tion of the offenders and recovery of the property, or in pro portion to the sum recovered. It is suspected that the robbery was committed by what are called " family men." They en tered, it is believed, with false keys. TRADING STOCK OF FORMER TIMES.--In 1296 and 1301, a carpenter's stock was valued at a shilling, and consisted of five tools. Other tradesmen were almost as poor. A tanner's stock was worth 9/. 17s. 10d.—more than ten times any other. Tanners were principally tradesmen of the first description, the chief part of the dress at that time being made of leather. A very few 'silver cups and spoons were the only articles of plate in use, and those were confined to the higher classes, the mechanics and tradespeople using wood and horn. CANTERBURY ELECTION. The electors of Canterbury were surprised by a visit on Tuesday evening from their representative, Lord Robert Conyngham, who, at a meeting, communicated that he had received an offer from Lord Melbourne of the situation of Vice Chamberlain to his Majesty • on which he desired to take their opinions. The meeting adopted the following resolu tions : " That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the Adminis tration of Lord Melbourne is deserving the confidence and sup port of the country. " That although we do not recommend Lord Albert Co nyngham to accept the tendered office ; yet from the parti cular state of the country, and the additional opportunity that might thus be afforded him of promoting the liberal cause, we cannot advise his Lordship's refusal of the situation ; reserving to ourselves the privilege of expressing our opinions, and act ing upon them, should the measures of the present Administra tion not prove so satisfactory as contemplated. " That in the event of Lord Albert Conyngham's accepting office, we pledge ourselves to use our best exertions to secure his Lordship's re-election ; it being understood, that in the event of a majority of his constituents differing on material points in the measures of the Government, ;Lord Albert Co nyngham will, on requisition, resign the appointment." Lord Albert Conyngham has behaved with equal candour and honour—submitting the matter entirely to the decision of his constituents, and engaging to resign his courtly office if ever a difference should arise upon some great question be tween the popular interest and the Government to ::Bich he is attached, upon a requisition from the majority of his st;i: - porters. We understand that a canvass was yesterday com menced with the most flattering prospect of success. It is the general opinion that the Tories will not attempt to con test the return, though various rumours are afloat.—Kent Herald. CAMBRIDGE TOWN ELECTION. (From the Cambridge Chronicle..-I.A Tory Paper.) A large meeting of the friends of the Right Hon. Thomas Spring Rice, was held at the Hoop Hotel on Tuesday evening. About half-past six, Mr. Rice, accompanied by his com mittee, entered the room amid much cheering, and on the motion of Mr. Ebenezer Foster, Julian Skrine Esq. was called to the chair. Mr. SKRINE opened the business of the evening by intro ducing Mr. Rice, saying that they had known him both in place and out, and he thought he was what every man would desire for the representative of the borough, but as he was there to speak for himself, he (Mr. S.) would not trespass upon their attention. Mr. E. FOSTER hoped he should be excused if he tres passed a few minutes on their attention to allude to pre sent circumstances. There was now a new Administration, and he hoped it was one which would more accord with the feelings of the people than the one dismissed. It was with great satisfaction he found Mr. Spring Rice a prominent member of it. The electors had been acquainted with the Right Hon. Gentleman three or four years, they had known him both as a member of the Government and a member of opposition, and they had always found him acting for the good of the nation end the welfare of his Constituents. Mr. Foster then moved a resolution expressive of the satis faction of the Meeting at the return to power of Mr. Rice, and pledging themselves to secure his re-election.—The mo tion was briefly seconded. Mr. RICE said he must entreat the patience, the indulgence, and the kindness of the meeting. He had now to speak to those who concurred, and those who differed from him in opi nion ; and he must acknowledge that in his canvass he had met with frankness and kindness, and he hoped he should always endeavour to return it. It was important that difference of opinion should be brought to such a meeting as the present, but all the distinctions of Whig and Tory, Reformer and Con servative were merged in their being the British subjects of a British Monarch.—(Cheers.) There should be no feelings of 1".;r hostility, and if he saw an opponent, whether under his old title of Tory, or the new one of Conservative, who wished for his country's good, he could not but view him with feelings of respect. These were not mere compliments to draw men to him, for he would never claim from one differing from him the sacrifice of a shadow of his opinion. He was always anxious to meet an antagonist in the arena for discussion, and he thought it should be carried on with good feelings and with out personal hostility. He thanked them for listening to what he had said, but though he expressed these feelings to his op ponents, it would not deter him from a strong enunciation of his views. Ho thanked God that the appearance of that room was not new to him. He had met them before. On the first occasion it was not at his own suggestion, but at the invitation of a great body of the electors. Since :then there had been three contested elections ; the present hehope d would not be a contest. If it was, he was prepared to fig ht for the same principles he had fought for before, and he hoped with the same termination. On the first occasion he had held office under the Crown ; on the second he had held a higher one; at the last he had ceased to be a member of the Govern ment. On that occasion he had taken the liberty of saying that it had made no difference in him, and as he had not been forgetful of the real interests of the nation when in office, so lie would not forget the repair of its institutions when out. He said he had not been a courtier when in office, and he would not be a Radical out. He had promised to give no vote out of office in which he did not fully concur. He had said on that occasion that no one ought to dispute the prerogative of the Crown to select its advisers, but he had told them that it was for them to select their own representatives. They had chosen him, and he had no speeches to unspeak, no vote to repent of, no mis-doing to beg pardon for. He had never endeavoured to catch votes by the mis- representation of his opponents, for many of them he bore the greatest respect, particularly for the Right Honourable Baronet who was lately at the head of his Majesty's Councils.—( Great cheering.) He pvould be the last man against whom he would raise a cry for mere party motives. Professing these sentiments of respect for the Members of the late Ministry, it might be asked why he op posed it? Was his respect and admiration swallowed up in regret at being deprived of office? Those who have gone through office know that the labour and care fully counter balance the advantages. But he was bound to give a reason. The calm, thinking, middle classes had elevated the Whigs to power. That party had thought themselves sufficiently popu lar to advance the popular rights, and sufficiently conservative to protect the institutions of the country. They had given the people the Reform Bill, and the people expected the laws to be framed by a Reformed House of Commons to partake of the spirit of that Bill. They expected it to be followed out by a Reform in the Municipal Corporations, in local administration of justice, and in the Church • and that the grievances o f th e Di ssen t ers s hould be redressed. They expected that wherever Reform was wanted and could be given, it should not be withheld. How stood parties ? The Whigs had struggled for the repeal of the Test Acts, for Municipal and Church Reform, and their opponents had thrown difficulties in their way, and preferred things as they were to any change. Their opponents had adopted their measures, and the question was, should they be carried by a Reforming or Unreforming Ministry ? He opposed them, because if they were really Reformers, their change was mo rally wrong ; and if not, he believed them to be politically wrong. On these grounds he had founded his opposition, and this led him to the grounds of his accepting office. It was not for the sake of office, but for the sake of facilitating the progress of Reform. His noble friends had carried the Re form Bill, and they wished to have the working it out. One of the first subjects (and the sooner the better) would be Municipal Reform. Was there one more interesting to all men ? The question was, Would they have it at the hands of the Whigs, who had issued the Commission, or at the 7 • Z, • ' -7/ hands of those who had opposed it, and declared that Com mission tinCottsfitutiOnal ?—( Some person here handed to the Right Honourable (;'tentleman a hand-bill.) Mr. Rice said he did not complain of any one wishing for his opinions on any subject, and the paper just given to him led him to the next topic—the question which broke up the late Ministry. He was not surprised that it was an all-engrossing topic at Cambridge. He would approach it with frankness and honour. He would repeat what he said at the window of his good friend Mr. Bridges (to whom he was under obligations, particularly for recent acts of kindness), that he was an earnest and attached member of the Church of England. He took not his religion as an estate, it was too solemn a subject ; but he believed that the existenee of the Protestant Church was essential, and in its reform he would not lessen one jot of its efficiency. He would make no concession that would endanger it. It had been said that his colleagues had wished to over throw it. He would answer that it was a foul calumny. They wished not for churches without parsons, nor parsons without congregations ; but they would not consent to any thing which would impair its efficiency. If there were places where the population would not receive spiritual instruction at the bands of the Protestants, it was their duty to give them what they would receive—civil instruction ; and he believed that giving knowledge would give light, and in the end cause Protestantism to prevail. Such were the principles upon which be bad acted. He considered it necessary . where they could not give the people religious instruction, to give them civil. They should do what was in their power to remedy an evil. Before he con cluded, he must congratulate them on the formation of District Societies for looking after the electoral privileges. He hoped they would allow him to intrude himself upon their notice. He hoped also to pay his personal respects to each elector, but should time prevent it, he hoped none would attribute it to a want of attention on his part.—( Cheers. He could not quit without bearing testimony to the noble public spirit of an indi vidual whose exertions had exposed a great moral as well as po litical offence. At the last election but one he had ventured to hint that such a scheme had been resorted to, and late events had ,brought home to the demonstration of every one, that bri bery of the worst kind had been practised. He did not think the whole of his opponents countenanced it'; there were very many among them honourable men, who would fight nothing but a fair battle. He would not have them countenance such a scheme ; a separation was the only means of showing they were not identified with it. He had little more to say than this : he was one of the old Whig party, whose principles were the principles of Mr. Fox; they were the advocates of civil and religious liberty, and they would not shrink from what they advocated. They had fought for the Reform Bill, and they meant to follow it out by improvement and conservation. He had said elsewhere, if he sought to destroy, he must seek a seat elsewhere. He was anxious to improve and preserve. He thought all should bow to the just prerogative of the Crown, and respect the undoubted rights of the House of Lords ; but he hoped that it would not forget what was due to the rights of the people. It was the privilege of the House of Commons to express its opinions, and it was for the House of Lords to deal with them as they thought proper.. The two Houses were not to be viewed as antagonist muscles. The views expressed by a majority of the House of Commons, if good, must in the end prevail. It was the duty of the present Government not to tender half measures, but they were open to the independent canvass of both Houses. He wished not to excite angry feelings—what he spoke was the language of the Constitution and of truth. He wished to appeal to the reason, and not to the prejudices, or passions, or animosities. He wished not to give pain to any one, but to state his sentiments manfully, and by that means recommend himself to the electors. . . . After the resolution had been put and carried, three cheers were given for Mr. Rice, and the meeting separated. TAUNTON. H. Labouchere, Esq., one of the representatives in Par liament for this borough, having accepted the offices of Mas ter of the Mint and Vice-President of the Board of Trade, thereby vacated his seat, and on Tuesday morning last pre sented himself in this town to solicit his re-election. The Honourable Gentleman from the window of his apartments, at Mr. Horsey's, in Fore-street, addressed the electors as sembled, and in a " plain unvarnished tale," informed them of the occasion of his visit. In his address, which was equally brief and sensible, Mr. L. requested, as a personal favour, that if any one in the course of his canvass would apprize him of any exceptionable or equivocal instances in his public conduct, he hoped that the present opportunity would not be neglected for that pupose, it being oh the one hand the duty of a representative to explain his conduct, and the right of an elector to require such explanation if he considered it necessary. The Honourable Gentle man immediately proceeded on his canvass—a cere mony which, though constitutionally necessary, is per fectly superfuous n the present ; there being among 1 -;land so strong an d i m plicit no constituency in in a sentiment of cordial respea as that between the electors of Taunton, and the very estimable gentleman who is now, for the fifth time, soliciting their confidence. Since the above was in type, we learn that Mr. D'lsraeli, jun., a gentleman of literary renown, arrived late last night at the Castle, for the purpose of offering himself to the electors in the Conservative interest. Mr. D'lsraeli ad dressed the persons assembled, who were subsequently ex- horted by N. Lee, Esq., and Mr. J. E. White, to support the new candidate. A canvass was then announced to be gin this morning (Wednesday) at nine o'clock, and was proceeding when we went to press. Mr. D'lsraeli was an unsuccessful candidate at High Wycombe at the last elec tion, and not more fortunate on a former occasion at Mary lebonne. His father resides in Buckinghamshire, and is the author of the well-known work, " The Curiosities of Literature." Mr. D'lsraeli, jun., is the author of the po pular novel " Vivian, " and enjoys the con fi dence of the Conservative Club in London, to which body of gentlemen this borough is indebted for his visit on the present occa sion.—Taunton Courier. (From the Sherbourn Journal.) On Tuesday last, H. Labouchere, Esq., paid his respects to his constituents, and after addressing them immediately pro ceeded on his canvass; among no constituency in England is there a more unanimous feeling of respect than that between the electors of Taunton and the very estimable gentleman who is now, for the fifth time, soliciting their confidence. Young Mr. D'lsraeli has arrived in Taunton, and intends to pick up more curiosities for the next edition of his father'g work in li terature. He gives out that he wants to represent the bo rough, but he must be playing the " curious" upon the worthy electors. They are well represented, and do not require the rejected of High Wycombe or Marylebone, to take that trou ble upon his shoulders. MR. BULWER AND COL. SIBTHORP. It is stated that Mr. Bulwer is to be made a Baronet--we do not know whether this be true or not, but if it be, it will be a noble following up of the precedent in the case of Sir Walter Scott. It will be an homage to genius, which the whole literary world will recognise and rejoice at. One thing, however, amuses us greatly—that Lincoln should be represented by such intellectual antipodes as Edward Lytton Bulwer and Charles Delaet Waldo Sibthorp, the one just now receiving from all quarters the admiration that is due to resplendent talent, and the other being universally laughed at as a whiskered buffoon. Really, if any of the gallant Colonel's friends would move for a commission of lunacy, we think that there is scarcely a Tory judge who would not grant one, upon reading certain speeches recently delivered. A grave senator in an august assembly being proved to talk of " sausages," " spavined horses," and God knows what besides, would surely be considered as sufficient evidence to move for a writ de lunatico inquirendo. Why will not the gallant Colonel confine his opposition to his martial mustaches ? he looks the lion admirably—a certain other animal once did the same when clothed in the skin of one ; it was only when he opened his mouth that the terrified brutes discovered that he was nothing but an ass.—Lincoln Gazette. There is not the slightest foundation for the con cluding paragraph of the report of the meeting held at the British Hotel, to promote the re-election of Lord John Rus sell for South Devonshire, as it is given in the columns of a contemporary journal (the Times), which states, " That it was resolved that the subscription should be limited between one shilling and a guinea." In addition to the silence of our own reporter as to any such resolution, we hays the evidence of a respectable informant, who, as well as his accompanying friend, subscribed 51., and saw several subscriptions of 21. each ; he remained in the room, an attentive observer of the proceedings, until the chair was vacated, and declares the statement to be a pure fabrication, the motives for which it is unnecessary to comment upon. One gentleman, we hear, sub scribed 1001. ELECTION FOR MANCHESTER.—The writ for the election of a member to represent Manchester, the Right Hon. C. Poulett Thomson having accepted the office of President of the Board of Trade, reached that town on Sunday night, and was immediately forwarded to Preston, whence it was dis patched back on Monday, owing to the accidental absence of the boroughreeve ; some delay has since occurred in making proclamation for the nomination and election, which did not take place until Wednesday at twelve o'clock, when it was made with due formality by Edmund Buckley, Esq., in front of the Town-hall. The day of nomination is appointed for Monday next, and the polling will take place on the two fol lowing days. The only candidates in the field are Mr. Thom son (who was expected to arrive in town on Wednesday even ing) and Mr. Benjamin Braidley, the Conservative. Great efforts arc making on both sides, but there appears no reason to doubt that Mr. Thomson will be re-elected. At least half the Irish Members have left London for Ireland. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARRET, APRIL 22. We have had a good market again to-day, and, when the large quantity sold in the last month is considered, it must be con fessed that the demand is kept up with great spirit. The sales to-day are 5,000 bags, about one-third of which has been on speculation, the prices of each kind being steadily sup ported. The sales consist of 400 Pernambuco, 15d. to 16d. ; 400 Maranham, 13i-d. to 150. : 650 Surat, 71d. to sd. ; 150 Sea Island, .22A-d. to 28d. ;30 Bahia, 130. ; the remainder American, HAI to 121 d. On Monday last eleven new omnibusses commenced running from London and Westminster to Greenwich, and three new steam-boats also, crowded with passengers, for the same place, departed from London Bridge ; but the number of passengers will now diminish, as the fair terminated last night. SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF LONDON. Yesterday being St. George's Day, the Society of Antiquaries met at their apartments in Somerset-place, in persuance of their Statutes and Charter of Incorporaljon, to elect a President, Coun cil, and Officers of the Society, for tie year ensuing : Whereupon, George Earl of Aberdeen. H. R. H. The Duke of Sussex. T. Amyot, Esq. Nicholas Carlisle, Esq. Sir H. Ellis, Knt. John Gage, Esq. —eleven of Council, were re-chosen of the new Conncil ; and, C. F. Barnwell, Esq. W. T. Ottley, Esq. The Lord Bishop of Chichester. Algernon Lord Prudhoe. J. P. Collier, Esq. T. Stapleton, Esq. P. Hardwick, Esq. Sir B. C. Stephenson. A. J. Kempe, Esq. W. Wilkins, Esq. —ten of the other Members of the Society were chosen of the new Council, and they were severally declared to be the Council, for the year ensuing, and, on a report made of the officers of the Society—it appeared, that George, Earl of Aberdeen, K. T., was elected President. Thomas Amyot, Esq., Treasurer. John Gage, Esq., Director. Nicholas Carlisle, Esq., Secretary, and Sir Henry Ellis, Knt. Secretary, for the year ensuing. The Society afterwards dined together, according to annual custom, at the Free Masons' Tavern, in Great Queen-street. Hudson Gurney, Esq. Henry Hallam, Esq. W. R. Hamilton, Esq. Sir F. Palgrav e , Knt. Right Hon. C. V. W. Wynn. TEWKESBURY. ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDEN. CLOSE OF THE THIRD DAY'S POLL. Mr. Joseph Smith, a Reformer 306 Mr. Rich. Rickford, formerly a Reformer, but now a Tory Majority SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING. Newmarket, Wednesday. The weather was beautiful, the attendance on the Heath morn numerous than on either of the former days, the sport better, and, the betting considerably brisker. In the first race the Mulebircl colt made running at a slow pace, Cajeput lying second till half way up the cords, where he dropt off, and the Matilda colt went up, and won, after a short struggle, by a length ; Cajeput was beaten half a length from the second. Second Race—Plenipo had it all to himself, and won in a canter. Third Race—Lord Orford's colt led all the way, the mare waiting till close upon the post, when she made a rush and got to the colt's head. A punishing race for the last half dozen strides terminated in a dead heat ; the stakes were afterwards divided, and walked over. In the 50 sous. stakes Oak- Apple won in precisely the same style as on Monday. Dinner Parties at the Palace (Duke of Rutland's).—Duke of Grafton, Lord Wilton, Lord Stanley, Lord Granby, Lord Charles Manners, Count Bathiany, Lord Claude Hamilton, Sir John Shelley, and Mr. S. Stanley. At the Rooms.—Lord George Bentinck, Mr. Greville, Colonel Peel (in the chair), Mr. T. Houldsworth, Mr. B. Craven, Mr. Irby, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Hawker, Mr. G. Walker, andtwo or three others. Thursday Night. Post Match.—Colts, Bst. 71b. ; fillies, Bst. 41b. D.M. 200, h. ft. to bring one to the Post. Duke of Grafton's Brother to iEneas, and Duke of Grafton's f. by Emilius—Minuet, received forfeit of Lord Chesterfield's ch. f. Drab, by Reveller—Ambiguity, and Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Belus, by Emilius—Babel. Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sows. each. T. Y. C. 7 subs. Lord Chesterfield's Valiant, 4 yrs, fist. 91b Scott 1 Mr. Batson's Revelry, 5 yrs, 9st. 31b Mr. Yates's Irwell, 3 yrs, 6st. 71b Mr. Greville's Medea, 3 yrs, 6st. 71b 4 Mr. Greville's Griselda, 3 yrs, 7st . 5 Valiant made all the running, and won easy by half a length. 2 to 1 agst Valiant, 3 to l agst Revelry, 5 to 2 agst Irwell. Sweepstakes of 100 sous. each, h. ft. ; for colts, Bst. 71b. ; fillies, Bst. 41b. ; three-years-old. D.M. 7 subs. Lord Jersey's Ibrahim, by Sultan, Bst. 71b—Robinson I Lord Berner's b. c. by Lamplighter—Spinning Jenny 2 Lord Exeter's c. Gladiator, by Redgauntlet Ibrahim made the play, and won very easy by a length. 6to 1 agst Lord Berner's colt, 8 to 1 agst Gladiator, 9 to 2 on Ibrahim. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs. each, h. ft., for foals of 1832 ; colts, Bst. 71b. ; fillies, Bst. 41b. D. M. Untried mares or stallions allowed 31b. 9 subs. Lord Orford's Ascot, by Reveller Mr. Batson's Luminary, by Lamplighter—Harriet ... 2 3 to 1 on Ascot, who won easy by a length. _ _ Sweepstakes of 150 soca. each, h. ft. ; for jiffies, t3st. 71b. D.M. Mr. Wreford'sWaresti, by Sultan—Liverpool's d... Day 1 Mr. M. Stanley's Madame de Jeck, by Langar 2 6 to 1 on Madame de Jeck, who was beaten by a length. Forfeit Class of Oatland Stakes of 10 sovs. each. D.I. 11 subs. Mr. Walkers Consol, aged, 9st. 41b Scott 1 Mr Forth's Marpessa, 5 yrs, Bst. 71b Mr. Greville's Chantilly, 5 yrs, 7st. I Ilb 3 Mr. J. Day's Boy Blue - , aged, 7st . . 121 b 4 Won cleverly. 2to 1 agst Boy Blue, 3to 1 agst Chantilly, 7to 2 agst Marpessa, 7 to 4 agst Consol. Thursday Night. DERBY. 4 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Ibrahim (takers) 9 to 2 agst Air. Ridsdale's Coriolanus 5 to 1 egst Lord Orford's Ascot 12 to 1 agst Duke of Cleveland's PaceUs colt 13 to 1 oust Lord Jersey's Silenus 20 to 1 agst D. of Richmond's Leopoldine c. 20 to I agst Mr. Ridsd.ale's Bamfylde 25 to 1 agst Mr. Ridsdale's Luck's All 30 to 1 agst Mr. Robinson's Stockport (taken) 50 to I agst Tr. Bristow's Trim (taken) OAKS. 6 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Eva (taken) Offers to take 12 to 1 about Bodice CATTERICK BRIDGE RACES, APRIL 22. The Craven Stakes of 10 sous. each, p.p. Craven Course. One mile and three furlongs. 9 subs. Mr. Kirby's St. Giles, 6 yrs Colonel Cradock's Fanny, 5 yrs 2 Mr. W. Crompton's Mayflower, 4 yrs 3 Also started : —Duke of Leeds's Valparaiso, 4 yrs Lord Eglintoes Zillah, 4 yrs, and three others. A good race. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, h. ft. Y.C. One mile. 11 'nibs. Mr. Armitage's b. f. Vesper 1 Mr. H. Claridge's b. f. by Jerry... Duke of Leeds's bl. c. by W'averley, dam by Reveller 3 The Claret Stakes of 10 sovs. each, p.p., with 50 sovs. added. The winner to give four dozen claret to the Club. Two miles. 12 subs. Mr. J. Crompton's The Stag Lord Kelburne's b. c. by Jerry... Won by a head. Seven others started, but. were not placed. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, h. ft. Yearling Course. 6 subs. Duke of Leeds':.; b. c. by Jerry—Lunaria Mr. Chilton's Valentine LEAMINGTON RAGES, APRIL 20. The Leamington Stakes' of 3 soya. each, with 15 added. Heats, two miles. The winner to be sold for 35. Captain ir:tchell's Fanny Mr. Solloway's .3.llpipes Captain Burtons l .:terto Admiral A Hurdle Race S weep ,t ak ,:s of 2 sovs. each, with 15 sovs. added, Solloway's All Pipes, in three Heats, 2 miles, was won by Mr. am Captain Barton's b. h., easy. heats, beating Mr. Ivens's Paddy, A Sweepstakes of 1 soy, each, with sovs. added, heats, one mile and a half, was won in two heats by iJr. Griffin's Divinity, beating Maid of the Mist, Fairy, and Newbold. A good race. A Pony Race, for 3 sovs. each, Heats, one mile, Was won in two heats, by Mr. Ashmore's Spring, beating Mr. Clarke's Juliet, anti Mr. Butler's Little Be-Peep, in fine style. CURRAGII MEETING,MosnA r, APRIL 20. The April meeting commened on Monday—the sport was very good, but the attendance not numerous. Most of the well-known sporting noblemen and gentlemen of Ireland were present. The weather was most favourable. The first race which came off was— Free Handicap, 10 sovs. each for two years old, not engaged in the Northumberland or first class of Madrids—Conolly's mile ; 20 SOTS. added, at 2 sovs. each for entrance. Mr. Hunter's b. f. Zora, Bst Mr. A. Mansfield's ch. f. Fly, 7st. 51b.—Black 2 Lord Miltown's b. c. Quatre Bras, Bst. 21b. ... 3 Mr. Burke's b. c. St. Laurence, Bst. 51b 0 Mr. Finucane's ch. c. Giraffe, 7st. 101 b 0 Zora won this in a canter. Northumberland Handicap—Sweepstakes, 20 sovs. h. ft., 100 sovs. added—Northumberland mile. _ _ Mr. Watt's br. c. by Wrangler, three years old, Bst. 61b. 1 Colonel Westenra's gr. f. Whim, two years old, 7st 2 Mr. Hunter's ch. 1. Lupin, three years old, Sst. 71b 3 Colonel Westenra's b c. .Freney, 4 yrs, 9st. 121 b 0 Lord Howth's b. f. Emily, 4 yrs, 9st Lord Milltown's b. f. Lodola, 4 yrs, 7st. 101 b. Mr. Disney's b. c. Bowman, 2 yrs, 6st. 71b. 0 Mr. Watt's ch. c. Rush, 3 yrs, Bst. 71b, ; Mr. Hynes's h. c.. Stiff, 3 yrs, Bst. ; Mr. Kelly's gr. c. Seagull, 3 yrs, Bst. ; Levi Milltown's gr. c. Argirio, 2 yrs, ist. Mb. ; Captain Gambell's by Sagittarius, 2 yrs, 6st. paid. Lupin and Whim were the favourites, but the Wrangler colt was marked " dangerous "in all the books-..-6 to 4 was betted on hint at the post. Whim ran out from the post well,. and looked like a. winner, until her running up the hill, when the Wrangler headed, and went a-head, winning easily. Free Handicap, 10 soy s. each, 2.5 soya. added, at 3 soya. each foe entrance, of all ages—Conolly's mile. Colonel Westenra's ch. c. Barebones, 6 yrs, Bst. Ilb. 1 Mr. Hunter's ch. c. Mirza, 5 yrs, 7st. 111 b. 2 Mr. Wetherell's b. c. Needle, 3 yrs, 7st. 71b... 3 Mr. Pottinger's b. f. Dame Quickly, 3 yrs, 6st. 81b... 4 Mr. Whalley's b. f. Emilly, 4 yrs, Sat. 91b. paid. TENTS FOR 1831. Liverpool July Newmarket Wenlock Cheltenham Lancaster ~ 29 30 Winchester (Goodwood .. 23 AUGUST. The Pottery Worcester .. Brighton York A ork WolverhamV,on ......... Devon and taeter l2 Stockton l3 Stourbridge Weymouth 25 Newport Pagntl 27 SEPTEMBER. Warwick Leicester Doncaster Heaton Park ... 23 Newmarket First October ..• OCTOEIM. Newmarket Second Oct l2 Newmarket Houghton 22 TURF APPOINT APRIL. Middleham Morpeth Spring Bath Spring 31alton MAT. Chester Newmarket First Spring 4 Durham Liverpool Craven Bristol and Clifton l3 Newmarket Second Spring . . York Spring St. Alban's King's Meadow JUNE. Epsom South Shields Manchester Reigate AscOt Newton Bibury Club Buxton Nottingham .. '2 .. 8 .. JO JULY. Bath ... Ludlow .. 16 17 24 24 ~. SO . 10 There are eighteen vessels now in Londonderry port to convey emigrants to North America and the United States., _- - -, ,~