The Sun. — London, England, 1866-06-29 00:00:00

THE PRUSSIAN ARMY. (From the Times' Military Correspondent) gEAD-QUARTERS OF THE FIRST ARMY, HIRSCHFELD, June 22. The Southern boundary of Saxon Lusatia runs forward for a distance of about 15 English miles within the general line of the Bohemian frontier of Austria. In the salient angle of Saxony formed by this peculiar tracing of the border line stands within Saxon territory the frontier town of Zittau. This town covers the issue of the passes which lead from Reichenberg and Friedland, in Bohemia, through the mountains into Lusatia, and commands the railway which by the pass of Reichenberg runs from Pardu bitz to Bautzen. About six miles to the north-east of Zittau and about 17 south-west of Gorlitz the village of Hirschfeld is situated on the Neisse, at a point where this river receives a small affluent called the Kipper. In this village the headquarters of the First Army have to-day been established. Directly to the south are clearly seen the bold swelling masses of the Bohemian mountains, which here rise higher than. in any part of the chain except where the Schneekoppe looms over the passes which lead into Silesia. The break in the mountain line which shows the defile through which passes the road to Reichenberg can be distinctly seen from here. Many eyes are often turned towards the gap in the clear relief of the hills against the sky, and many seek to know whether Prince Frederick Charles has come south to force that pass, or expects the Aus trians to issue from it. But those who have to-day marched along the 17 miles of dusty road from Gorlitz can have little doubt with what object the First Army is here; the amount of transport, which stretched in almost a continuous line for 12 miles of the way, told clearly that it was attached to an army destined for more than the mere defence of a frontier. _ ' Prince Frederick Charles to-day broke up his quarters at Gorlitz, drew a great part of the first army together, and launched it by the two roads which lead through Zittau and Seidenberg respec tively towards the Austrian frontier. The head quarter staff left Gorlitz about 3 this afternoon, and pushed along a road crowded with marching troops and military carriages to this village. The roadfrom Gorlitz to this place was covered with an almost unbroken stream of infantry regiments, batteries of artillery, cavalry detachments, military carriages, and a long line of country waggons as supplemen tary transport, while the thick cloud of dust which rose about a mile and a half to the left showed that an equally strong column was pushing forward by the Seidenberg road. The heat was great, and the dust, rising in dense clouds from beneath the feet of the men and horses, or wheels of the carriages, hung heavily upon the marching columns; but the men stepped out cheerily, for they were anxious to ad vance, and they did not seem to suffer from fatigue. One regiment, the 9th, has just marched in here, with its drums and fifes playing, ranks closed up, no stragglers, and the men keeping step so well that, but for the dust on their clothes and appointments, they might be imagined to be going for instead of returning from a march. The chaussee leading from Gorlitz to Zittau is broad enough to allow four carriages to pass. The march was excellently arranged ; there was no con fusion, and no halts had to be made except those which were necessary to allow the men to rest. The carriages of the Alilitary Train were scrupulously kept to one side of the road, so as to leave the rest clear for the troops. Its own baggage marched in the rear of each battalion, but it was not much— only one waggon with the reserve ammunition, a cart for the officers' baggage, and three or four packhorses to carry the paymasters' books and the doctors' medicines. The soldiers marched strongly ; their faces were lit up with excite ment, for they knew that every pace brought them nearer to the enemy, and they long for battle. The country people on the road or work ing by the wayside exchanged kind words with the men, and expressed many good wishes for their success, and did so with sincerity, for the Prussian soldiers who have been billeted in the Saxon hamlets have made themselves great favourites with the villagers. Never was a march better conducted. The stand ing crops which fringe the road for almost its entire length were in no single place either trampled down or passed through. The road was crowded and dusty, but the men never left it, and, if there was a halt where corn grew by the wayside, no soldier went further from the line of march than to sit on the narrow fringe of grass which separates the chaussee from the cultivated ground, and in no case were the fields intruded upon. The staff officers, too, with a w i s e provision for the comfort of the troops, and with a careful regard for the farmers, had arranged that halts of long duration should be made by alter nate regiments at places where the hay had been cut and carried home, and the short grass could, with out itself suffering any harm, afford relief to the heated feet of the soldiers. The road about a mile south of Gorlitz de scends a steep hill, formed by the spur of the Landeskrone, which runs down to the edge of the Neisse, and on which the town of Gorlitz is built. It then runs along the valley as far as Ostritz ; on the right are wide unenzlosed fields covered with rich crops, which terminate on the low line of hills that fringes the valley towards the west ; on the left runs the slow stream of the Neisse, shrouded in willows ; beyond the river a chain of gentle eleva tions separates its valley from that formed by the Bolte rivulet, up which runs the road from Gorlitz by Seidenberg to Friedland. A mile south of Ostritz a chain of hills, standing directly across the road, forms a defile through which the river winds with a narrowed stream, the road bends to the right, and goes over a hill thickly covered with fir-trees, but soon descends again, and at Hirsch feld rejoins the course of the river. Two good mili tary positions for an army retreating on Gorlitz are afforded on this road—that behind Hirschfeld, where in front of the hill a rivulet crosses the way ; and a second where, in front of Gorlitz, the road dips down into the valley. The Prussian troops are to-night in force in Zittau and Friedland, and troops are placed all along the road which connects those two towns. Headquar ters are established here in a very picturesque but not overclep.n Saxon village. ' Prince Frederick Charles and his Staff occupy the village inn ; the square in front, half market-place half green, is crowded with the carriages of the military train. Soldiers are billeted in every cottage, and chargers stand in every stable. The little hamlet is a con tinual scene of busy turmoil, horses are being attended to, arms are being cleaned, an d the men are making ready for to-morrow's march, while now and then a distant trumpet on the left tells that the evening watches are being set by the troops that lie towards Friedland. To-morrow the advance i s to be continued. The resources of this little village are sorely taxed by the sudden inroad of hungry men ; the common room of the inn is filled with a multitude of soldiers hungry with a long day's march. Each man buys a large piece of bread and a junk of meat, and re tiring to a side table, or bench, cuts it up with his pocket-knife, and makes a hearty meal. The regi mental officers fare no better than their men. The campaign has already begun, and a great deal of the outward distinctions of ranks has been, as is always the ease, shaken off, but the real discipline is unimpaired. The health of the army is excellent • the sick " only average 21 p er cent., which would be a re markably small number even in a period of pro found peace. The sanitary arrangements are so good that there seems to be every chance of this in . s mall proportion of illness being maintained. The surgeons, hospital attendants, and sick bearers wear on their left arm a white band with a red cross as a mark of their profession and their neutrality. CASTLE OF GRAFENSTEIN, June 23. The troops which advanced yesterday towards Bohemia were not allowed last night to cross the frontier ; they were halted just before reaching the boundary line, and there spent the night. Thus they did not yesterday evening quite reach Fried land, but bivouacked at a little distance short of that town. This morning at daybreak Prince Fre derick Charles sent one of his aides-de-camp, Major von Rauch, to announce to the commander of the nearest Austrian post that he in the course of the day intended to pass the Bohemian frontier. Von Rauch, as is usual in such cases, accompanied by a trumpeter, whom he caused constantly to sound, and himself waving a white handkerchief, fell m with one of the Austrian patrols, which was fur nished by Radetzky's Hussars. The patrol fired on the Staff officer, fortunately without effect ; he boldly rode up to it, and on explaining the object of his visit was conducted blindfolded to the comman dant of the advanced post, which was Reichenberg ; this officer, of course, apologised for the mistake which his patrol had made, and the aide-de-camp, after a long and early ride, was escorted back to within a short distance of the Saxon frontier, where he soon met the advancing columns of his own army. To-day, with the First Prussian Army, Prince Frederick Charles crossed the frontier into Bohe ' mian territory. The troops were early under arms, 1 and fell into theirranksa little after daybreak, under ' a steady downfall of drizzling rain. They had to march many miles from their billets to the places ' where they were to form columns for the advance, but they stepped out well over slippery grass and sloppy roads, and were all ranged in proper order close to the Austrian frontier, but still on Saxon ground, a little after 7. At 6 the Commander-in- Chief left his last night's quarters at Hirschfeld, and by the Zittau road reached the frontier a little before eight. The frontier is marked on the road by a toll-house, in front of which a long bar supplies the place of a gate. This bar balances near its end furthest from the tollhouse on a pivot, and by means of a weight at the end of its shorter arm can be raised almost perpendicularly upwards when the road is to be left open for a free passage. On this bar are painted the alternate black and gold stripes which are the distinctive colours of Austria. The bar was raised to-day, but not quite in a vertical position ; high enough to allow a man on horse back to ride under it, it still sloped over the road. It was here that Prince Frederick Charles took up his position to watch his troops march over the border. He had hardly arrived there before he gave the necessary orders, and in a few moments the Ulans, who formed the advanced guard of the regiments that marched by this line, were over the frontier. Then followed the infantry. As the leading ranks of each battalion arrived at the first point on the road from which they caught sight of the Austrian colours that showed the frontier, they raised a cheer, which was quickly caught up by those in rear, and was repeated again and again till, when the men came up to the tollhouse and saw their soldier Prince standing on the border line, it swelled into a roar of rapturous delight, which only ceased to be replaced by a martial song that was caught up by each battalion as it poured into Bohemia. Their chief himself stood by the road side calm and collected ; but he gazed proudly on the passing sections, and well he might, for never did an army cross an enemy's frontier better equipped, better cared for, or with a higher courage than that which marched out of Saxony to-day. Ever and anon he would call from a passing batta lion some officer or soldier who had before served under him, and with a kindly inquiry or cheerful word won a heart, for soldiers love officers who take an interest in them. Everywhere to-day has the Prince been greeted by the troops with loud cries of joy ; as he rode along the way by which the regiments were marching they cheered him con tinuously. At one point his reception was peculiarly remarkable. A Pomeranian regiment (the 2nd), which had served under him when he was a divi sional general, had piled its arms for a halt, and the men were lying down by the side of the road to rest. Suddenly the word was passed among them that the Prince was coming; with one accord they sprang as if by magic to their feet, made two long lines along the road through which he might pass, and gave him such a cheer as only old soldiers can. The concentration of the troops and the advance into Bohemia have been most excellently managed. This same army exactly a week ago entered Saxony prepared to fight in that country ; within that time Saxony has been entirely occupied, and yester day the majority of the troops were again concen trated, and began their march into Austria. The advance has been conducted in this way :—The troops last night were concentrated on the frontier; this morning, on the right, Herwarth von Bittenfel pushed forward two columns from Dresden by the valley of the Elbe into Bohemia; Prince Frederick Charles advanced from Saxony ; his troops marched in five columns ; the column on the right followed the high road from Zittau ; the right centre column marched along the railway lying to the left of that road, the centre column followed a road to the left of the railway. The left centre column marched by the Friedland road, and the left column by another road of this highway, Thus on a broad front, and by several roads all within a distance which ',would allow the different corps to concen trate in a very few hours, the army has moved to the front well in hand and without inconvenience to the troops. The march within Austsian territory has been distinguished by the same regard for private property that was so scrupulously observed in Saxony. The Austrian villagers at first looked on the irruption of the army of their northern kinsmen half in fear, half in curiosity, but soon they came to be on speaking terms with the soldiers, and then were quickly seen supplying them with drinking water and doing them other good services. The castle of Grafenstein, in which the head quarters are fixed to-night, is the property of Count Clam Gallas, who commands the first Austrian corps in Bohemia; it is beautifully situated on the top of a bill, covered with thick foliage, which rises abruptly from the low ground of the valley of the Neisse. The Count has not left much furniture for the use of his unexpected guests, as nearly all the movables were sent away some time ago to Vienna, but a stock of mattresses have been found in the house which the servants have good naturedly lent to the temporary occupants, and the Prince and his staff are accommodated in shakedowns very comfort ably in the rooms of an officer who is, perhaps, waiting to fight a battle with their army beyond the mountains. Two of Radetzky's Hussars have just been brought in prisoners : they were out with a patrol and came into collision with a patrol of the Prussian regiment of Magdeburg Hussars ; in the skirmish the horses:of these two Austrians were shot, and the men were taken. They are the first prisoners of the war. Fine soldierlike looking men, one cannot help regretting that they are to be made prisoners of war, but they are treated kindly, and who knows but that the fate which has caused them to be taken now may have saved them from being killed in a subsequent battle? The rapid concentration of this army has produced some feats in marching which are quite extraordinary for troops who have only Just taken the field. The sth Pomeranian Hussars marched three days successively for long distances, and yesterday made 50 English miles ; they were elcaeinlleonnt the d li it n i o e n 7 o f a n m d a r t c h h e m t o- e n day, loo k w i n i tghho as if rses they just turned ou t o f b arrac k s. What the had only j Austrians are going t o d o i s still a mere matter of rm s Their patrols are out in this direction, but s A u only as they are . all along th e frontier ; they do not appear to be m more strength here than anywhere else. Benedek maybe making f or Si lesia, or intend to fight in Bohemia, for all that any one except those in his secrets can tell. We are now on the northern d e f ences of the mountains, and one day's march will, without nppe _ sition, take us through the passes. The highest hills are now so close that with a glass the stems of the fir trees which clothe them can be easily distin guished as the road to Reichenberg lies straight be fore us, and it seems that we are going there, but in war who can tell what a day will bring forth? To-day's march was different from yesterday's ; it was a march which showed th a t the enemy might be found in front. The heavy baggage and reserve commissariat transport is all a day's march in rear ; the only carriages which were present to-day in the colum n of route were the guns and waggons of the artillery, the hospital carriages, and the few wag gons which are necessary to regiments when actu ally about to fight. The advanced posts to-night are pushed forward about seven miles towards the interior of Bohemia ; there are vigilant patrols and pickets out, and all is provided for against a surprise. These precautions are of course always necessary with an army in the field, but it does not appear as if in the present case their utility would be put to the test, for the Aus trians do not seem to be in force in the neighbour hood, and it is not likely that we shall fall in with them on this side of the mountains. THE AUSTRIAN ARMY. (From the Times' Military Correspondent.) BOMISCH TRUBAU, June 25. The news of a victory at Custozza, in Italy, has filled this army with joy and pride. We hear that 2,000 prisoners are taken, and Prince Amadeus wounded. Field-Marshal Benedek himself an nounced the glad tidings to a group of excited hearers this morning, since when little else has been talked of. To the telegrams from Italy, Field-Marsha, Benedek made the following reply in the name of the Army of the North : " Trubau, June 25. "Field-Marshal Benedek and the whole Imperial Northern Army, full of joyful admiration, send their hearty felicita tions to the brave Army of the South, and its illustrious commander for the late glorious day of Custozza. " The campaign in the South has opened with a brilliant victory to our brothers in arms. A second glorious Custozza is emblazoned on Austria's Imperial shield of honour." At the foot of the order containing these tele grams Field-Marshal Benedek added the following address to the troops : "Soldiers of the Imperial Army of the North !—You will hail this news with joy, and go forth to the approaching strife with increased enthusiasm, so that we shall soon in scribe on the same shield a new and glorious battle name, and announce to the Emperor a victory from the north also, for which your martial ardour is longing, and which your valour and devotion will win, to the cry of ' Long live the Emperor. " BENEDER." This evening, as the Field-Marshal, many of his Staff, and civilians were present at a restaurant, the reply arrived from Italy, and was handed round to be read : " THE ARCHDUKE ALBRECHT TO FIELD-MARSHAL BENEDEK. " The Army of the South and its Commander give heart felt thanks to their former General, well beloved, and to his gallant army, persuaded that they will soon be able to return felicitations upon a like success." In a general order, dated the 13th of May, the Commander-in-Chief laid down certain principles which, as he said, were to be the Bible of the North ern army. A few selections may serve to indicate the spirit in which he wishes the troops to act. He is to be addressed in all communications as " his Excellency the Field-Marshal Commander of the Army," without any unnecessary titles or high sounding phrases. Health is to be cared for both by officers and men for the sake of the Emperor's service. No talk about differences of religion, birth, or nationalty ; no jealousy nor unworthy rivalry. "We are one army, with but one object before our eyes, to de serve well of our common Fatherland, to show our selves worthy of the Emperor's trust and love, and to earn his approval." Soldiers are told that they have nothing to do with politics. "And, above all, the strictest discipline is to be maintained." The officers must hold back their troops from excesses with "an iron grasp." On entering - a foreign country everything is to be paid for. " Absolutely no plunder." Officers requiring horses must never pay less than the regulation price. All these and many other rules show that the inhabitants have nothing to fear from the presence of the _Nord Armee. War cannot be made without the infliction of much suffering, but as far as pos sible this will be confined to the armies in the field. Nor will they be left uncared for. Droves of oxen follow the troops or arc collected from the surround ing country ; excellent bread is sent from Prague and Vienna; hospitals are provided for the sick and wounded, whose wants will be attended to by a large staff of surgeons. The men are to my know ledge well clad, and, though forced marches must try the hardiest pedestrians, waggons are not want ing to relieve the fatigue of the weary and footsore. An Austrian army in the field carries no tents, and the weaker soldiers must suffer from bad weather. The soldier's accoutrements are light, his dress is easy, his rifle (with bayonet) weighs less than ten English pounds—much the same as our own. Enfield, and his appeartince is more workmanlike than pic turesque. Recruits and service men still continue to arrive by train or road, yet the country is by no means drained of its resources. Plenty of stalwart fellows are still in plain clothes, ready to be called out if wanted. Indeed, the power of Austria and Bavaria to furnish men seems almost inexhaustible, to say nothing of the minor States, which follow in the Imperial train. So long as money is to be had the army will not be allowed to suffer want. If we succeed in reach ing Prussian ground contributions will no doubt be levied, but I am sure that the indignation caused by the alleged excesses of the enemy will not be allowed to vent itself in pillage, nor in the demand for any thing but necessaries. During the last three days much rain has fallen and the roads are rather heavy. But on mountain roads the water soon drains off, and there is no check to the cavalry, artillery, and trains that are pushing through to-day. On the afternoon of the 23d a body of the enemy of all three arms were charged on the road between Kratzau and Friedrichshein by the 6th and sth half squadrons of Radetzky's Hussars and driven back, leaving five dead. Several horses were taken. Later in the evening a division of the enemy ad vanced from Einsiedel by Schonborn. A squadron and a half of Prussian dragoons were attacked most gallantly by half a squadron of hus sars and put to flight. Four prisoners were taken. A battalion of Prussian Jagers formed line and received the cavalry with a volley. Major-General Fradricivio gave orders to retire, and placed the avant garde close to Rochlitz. The Austrians have been driven by superior force to retire to Langenbruck, where they took up posi tion without being disturbed. An advanced post is supposed to have been cut off, as an officer and some men are missing. On the same day (23) Gabel was entered by the enemy, the Austrians retiring to Niemes. The Pru ssians opposed to the brigade Fradricivio are parts of the 3d and 4th Prussian army corps, composed of the Ist Hussars, 26th, 66th, and 67th Regiments of Infantry. Prisoners assert that 60,000 Prussians are within three miles of Reichenberg. It is reported that a more serious affair has oc curred near Reichenberg, in which the Major of the Austrian Hussars, called King of Prussia's, and a captain have been killed. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' SC II 0 OL.—The annual festival in support of this excellent institution was held at the Crystal Palace onWednesday, when between 1,700 and 1,800 persons dined together there. Mr. James Watney, jun., of the firm of Elliot, Watney, and Co., presided. The society was instituted on the Bth of February, 1794, and has now been 72 years in existence, during which period nearly 17,000 licensed victuallers have enrolled their names as members. The number of members is about 3,200, of whom 327, or about one-tenth of the whole num ber, are in receipt of weekly allowances, varying from 5s to 10s. At the present time £lO6 16s. per week, or £5,553 12s. per annum, is expended, in addition to which allow ances of from £3 to £4 towards funeral expenses bring up the expenditure under - this head to nearly £5,800. From this branch alone £209,924 has been distributed. Licensed victuallers who become members of the society, and remain in business three years afterwards, and who may be overtaken by distressed circumstances, accompanied by sickness or permanent bodily infirmity, are entitled, on application to the:governor and committee, and without the anxious and often vexatious formality of election, to par ticipate in the benefits of the society, thus having the valu able advantage of immediate assistance. Tho dinner, pro vided by Messrs. Bertram and Roberts, appeared to give general satisfaction. After a number of the children who are being educated in the institution were introduced . They presented a very healthy and pleasing appearance, and their advent was hailed with cheers. Two of the senior boys delivered addresses expressive of the benefits received by themselves and the other recipients of the charity. The chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, " Success to the Licensed Victuallers' School," stated that the school was built in 1803, and since that time 1,600 children had been admitted into it. It now contained 155 children, and the meeting would judge from their appearance of the healthiness of the children. Tho children appeared to be well taught, and the only thing ho had to suggest was that, in addition to the usual education imparted, they should be taught French. Mr. Smalley, the secretary, then read a list of subscriptions, which, including 450 guineas from the chairman and his partners, amounted in the aggregate to upwards of 2.000 guineas. Naval and Military Intelligence. Yesterday being the anniversary of her Majesty's coronation was observed as a close holiday at the Ordnance department, the dockyard, and the other naval and military establishments at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Sheerness, and Chatham. An order has been received at Chatham directing barrack accommodation to be provided at that garrison for upwards of 300 non-commissioned offi cers and men forming the depot companies of the Ist and 2d battalions of the 22d Regiment and the 30th Regiment, which will arrive at Chatham to , morrow from Parkhurst, to join the forces at the garrison. The order also directs the depots of the Ist and 2d battalions of the 20th Regiment and that of the 102 d Royal Madras Fusileers to leave Chatham on Saturday and proceed by special train to Shorn cliffe, for the purpose of being attached to the depot battalion forming at that station. The strength of the depots of the 102 d and the two battalions of the 20th Regiment is upwards of 300 men of all grades. The other corps which have received orders to proceed from Chatham, consequent on the redis tribution of the East India and other depots, are the Ist and 2d battalions of the 19th Regiment, which proceed to Sheffield, and the Ist and 2d battalions of the 12th Regiment and the 77th Regiment, which leave the garrison for Gosport. The Countess. of Russell sailing transport, with detachments of troops on board from India, and the Percy sailing transport, with the remainder of the 68th Regiment on board from New Zealand, have both arrived at Spithead. Their troops will be dis embarked this morning. The 68th join head-quar ters in Portsmouth garrison. Among the successful candidates who passed their examinations at the Royal Naval College, Ports mouth, for " direct commissions " in the Royal Marine Light Infantry were Mr. W. H. Hobbs, 4,193 marks, and Mr. J. E. B. Ward, 3,731 marks, pased from the educational establishment of the Rev. Mr. Knight, St. Mary's-hall, Southsea, Hants. The following appointments have been made at the Admiralty :—Lieut. Lawrence C. Ching to the Cambridge, additional, for disposal , Lieut. Hon. H. H. Molyneux to the Bellerophon ; Commander Frederick H. Stevens to the Asia ; Commander Robert H. M. Molyneux to the Doris ; J. H. Mar tin, midshipman, to the Victoria ; Dr. Patrick Digan, surg., to the St. George ; Dr. William Ross (b), surg., to the Winchester ; Dr. James Henry, surg., to the Hector ; Dr. Donald M'lvor, assist.- surg., additional, to the Cumberland ; Dr. John R. Burke, assist.-surg., to the Asia ; Robert George Bird, assist.-sttrg., to the Victory, additional, for service at Haslar Hospital ; J. G. Fowling, master's assistant, to the Dee ; William H. Bowen, assist.- paymaster, to the Caledonia, additional, for service in Rear-Admiral Yelverton's office ; Robert R. Hopkins, assist.-paymaster, to the Caledonia ; Hay H. M'Grant,assist.-paymaster, to the Impregnable J. C. Plow, assist.-paymaster in charge, to the An telope ; Augustus A. Lyne, assist.-paymaster, to the Irresistible; Edward B. Nettleton, clerk, to the Caledonia, as supernumerary ; and Robert A. Moore, assist-clerk, to the Antelope. The Training Ship Worcester. The announcement that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales intended to preside yesterday, at the annual distribution of the prizes to the cadets of the Worcester, attracted a large number of the friends of the boys to Erith, off which harbour the ship lays, and caused an unusual amount of interest in the neighbourhood. The railway station at Erith was gaily decorated with festoons of flowers and ever greens, and in the route leading to the pier, flags dis playing the word " Welcome" were suspended from archways formed of evergreens, and also from several private houses in the town. His: royal highness arrived at Erith by a special train, which left Charing-cross at half-past eleven, accompanied by the Duke of Sutherland, Viscount Hamilton, and Major-General Knollys. On alighting at the sta tion, his Royal Highness was enthusiastically re ceived by the large assemblage which congregated in the vicinity, and immediately proceeded to the Worcester, where he was met by the commander, Captain Whitby, and Mr. Green, and conducted through the several compartments of the ship. The distribution of prizes was subsequently commenced, Lord A. Paget being voted to the chair, which he occupied on a platform on the upper deck, his lordship said that although he had not pursued na vigation as a profession, he took a lively interest in the mercantile marine, and was delighted to find his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales present on that occasion to perform the important task of distri buting the prizes to the lads who had been found deserving of reward. He urged the boys to attend to the duties of the profession in which they had been instructed, and said they should be stimulated in their efforts by a knowledge of the fact that the Worcester received the patronage of some of the most eminent shipowners in the world, and in whose service officers realised as much as £l,OOO a year. Mr. W. M. Bullivant, the honorary secretary, then read the annual report, which stated that last Mid summer the total number of boys entered on board was 176, out of which number 82 had left for sea, thus leaving 94 on board. This Midsummer the total number of boys entered on board since the commencement of the institution had reached 251, out of which number 121 had left for sea, thus leaving 130 on board. The general conduct of the boys had been equally satisfactory throughout the past year. The report, in reference to the gene ral and naval education of the boys, was of a most satisfactory character. His Royal Highness then distributed the prizes to those boys who had been recommended as entitled to that distinction. Mr. BULLIVANT said that 22 boys were leaving the ship for appointment granted to them by ship owners free of cost. Mr. 11. Green had kindly granted cadetships in his employ, free of cost, to Richard Louis Dalziel Gompertz and Herbert Els dale Inskip. The following shipowners had also granted appointments in their employ to the boys leaving the Worcester this half-year, who had passed their two years on board, and held Worcester Board of Trade certificates :—Mr. George Marshall, two appointments ; Messrs. Smith, Fleming, and Co., two ; Messrs. Finlay, Campbell, and Co., six ; Messrs. Gilmour, Rankin, Strang, and Co., two ; Mr. W. Phillipps, two ; Captain John J. Milbank, of ship Shun Lee, three ; Messrs. Lidgett and Sons, three. Mr. Bullivant said that Mr. Gompertz had received prizes worth £l7O. His ROYAL HIGHNESS then said—My lords, ladies, and gentlemen, it has given me great satisfaction to be here on this occasion. The report which you have heard read leaves me but few words to say ; but (addressing - the boys) allow me, lads, to congratulate you on the high state of efficiency in which you are, and on the large number of prizes which have been awarded to you to-day. In former years it was thought that the sailor need not receive any edu cation, but I think we have improved since those days, and it has been found desirable to give a sound naval and good general ,education to those intended for the sea. I had great pleasure in walk ing over the ship, and I was particularly struck with its extreme cleanliness, which Capt. Whitby told me was the result of the labour of the boys themselves. I heartily wish you success, boys, in the career which you have entered, and I shall always be very happy on any occasion to show the sympathy and interest which perhaps you may think I have evinced on this occasion. (Cheers.) Mr. GREEN, in a brief speech, thanked his Royal Highness and Lord Alfred Paget for their presence on the occasion. his Royal Highness then took his departure, having previously received a hearty cheer from the boys, to whom he graciously acknowledged the com pliment. Mr. Chambers, the deputy chairman of the com mittee of management, awarded the certificates to the boys who had been provided with appointments, and to each of whom a Bible was also presented. About 180 police, of the A and R divisions, under the direction of Superintendents Walker and Whit more, attended to keep the line from the station to the pier:for the Royal party. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. 'WORCESTER SUMMER RACES-THURSDAY. The CRooME HANDICAP (Sweepstakes) of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 added, for 2-yr olds and upwards ; winners extra ; the second to save his state. About three-quar ters of a mile. 14 subs. Sir C. Rushout's Cedric, by Ethelbert —Lady Barbara, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b ..(Hibberd) 1 Capt. Barrow's Hidalgo, 3 yrs, Est 131 b (Kenyon) 2 Mr. Dark's Steamboat, 3 yrs, 6st 21b (H. Clark) 3 Betting-7 to 4on Hidalgo, 100 to 30 agst Cedric, and 4 to 1 agst Steamboat. The favourite made play with Steamboat in attendance• to the distance, where Cedric took up the running, followed by Hidalge,whom he easily shook off, and won cleverly by a neck. Steamboat a bad third. The SELLING STARES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for 2- yr-olds and upwards ; weight for age, with selling al lowances. Mr. F. Dark's Rustic Beauty, by Alonzo—Whiteleg, 4 yrs. Bst llb (J. Grimshaw) 1 Lord Westmorland's Idler, 5 yrs, Bst 101 b (Hibbard) 2 Mr. W. G. Craven's Spangle, 2 yrs, s s t 101 b (Kenyon) 3 Betting-11 to 8 agst Idler, 2to 1 agst hustle Beauty, and 3to 1 agst Spangle. Rustic Beauty got away in ad vance, and, making all the running, won easily by a length and a half. Idler defeated Spangle by a neck for second place. Tho winner was bought in for 70gs. The WORCESTERSHIRE STAKES (handicap) of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 3 only if declared, with 100 added ; winners extra ; the second to save his stake. One mile three fur. 62 subs, 41 of whom paid 3 sovs each. Lord Uxbridge's Life Guardsman, by Lifeboat—Truth, 3 yrs, Est 41b (Carver) 1 Mr. W. Treen's Morris Dancer, 4 yrs, 7 s t (Page) 2 Mr. Maund's Mother of Pearl, 3 yrs, sst 131 b (H Clark 3 Mr. T. Eskrett's Edinburgh, 4 yrs, 7st 61b (Ward 4 Mr. Buckley's Wynnstay, aged, 7st 31b .........(Kenyon 5 Mr. Snowing's Wild Bee, 4 yrs, Est 51b .........(G. Sopp 6 Mr. W. Andrew ns The Count, 5 yrs, Est 101 b (Huxtable) 7 Betting-9 to 4 agst Morris Dancer, 3to 1 agst Mother of Pearl, 5 to 1 agst Wynnstay, 100 to 15 agst Life Guards man, 8 to 1 agst The Count, and 10 to 1 agst Edinburgh. Upon fairly settling into their places, Wild Bee was the first to show in advance, closelyattended by Morris Dancer, Mother of Pearl, and Life Guardsman, with Wynnstay and Edinburgh in the rear. After going about a quarter of a mile Morris Dancer took a clear lead, and The Count, improving his position, took close order with Wild Bee, there being no material change till two-thirds of the dis tance had been traversed, when Life Guardsman, full of running, closed with Morris Dancer, who, still with the lead, came round wide into the straight, being almost im mediately challenged by Lord Uxbridge's horse, who got his head in front at the distance, and won very cleverly by two lengths. Mother of Pearl, who passed Edinburgh on the post, was defeated by three lengths for second place ; Edinburgh finishing a neck in the rear of the third; the others, pulling up, finished in the order placed by the judge. The GRAND STAND PLATE of 100 sovs for horses of all ages ; winners extra. About one mile. 20 subs. Mr. J. Astley's Overture, by Teddington—lone, 6 yrs, Bst 31b (Herbert.) 1 Lord Stamford's The Peer, 3 yrs, 6st 51b (Murray) 2 Mr. J. Weyman's C o lonel, 3 y rs , s s t 71b (Kenyon) 3 Mr. T. Golby's Under the Cloud, 5 yrs, Est 61b (H. Clark) 4 Betting-6 to 4on The Peer, sto 2 agst Overture, and 9to 2 agst Under the Cloud. The Colonel and The Peer alternately made play to the distance, when Overture went to the front, and, retaining her advantage to the end, won easily by a length ; a similar distance separated the second and third, Under the Cloud close up. HANDICAP PLATE of 50 Sops; for 2-yr-olds and upwards ; _ . winners extra. About one mile. Mr. H. B. Harenc's King of Spades, by King of Trumps —Humming Bird, 3 yrs, Bst 81b (J. Grimshaw) 1 Sir C. Rushout's Fat Jack, 6 yrs, Bst 51b (Hibberd) 0 Mr. T. Rickard's Havannah, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b (Bench) 0 Mr. W. Thomas's Flora, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b (C. Gray) 0 Mr. Willan's Varnish, 3 yrs, ist 71b (car 7st 101 b) (Payne) 0 Lord Bateman's Visionary, 2 yrs, 6st 61b (Palin) 0 Mr. F. Dark's Skiff, 2 yrs, Est 61b ( —) 0 Mr. E. Phillips's f by Gunboat—Witch, 2 yrs, Est (Kenyon) 0 Betting-6 to 4 agst King of Spades, sto 2 agst Varnish, and 100 to 15 bar two. Havannah, Varnish, and the Witch filly lay in front for about half the distance, when, on making the top turn, the lot ran the wrong side of a post, but Grimshaw, perceiving the mistake, pulled his horse up and returned round the post into the course. The others raced on past the chair, which Havannah passed first, Fat Jack and Varnish being second and third. Upon returning to weigh in, Mr. Wadlow objected to the winner, and the rest of the field on the score of their not having gone the course. The stewards having duly investigated the matter, declared King of Spades the winner, all the others being distanced. The TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ; for two year-olds and upwards ; weight for age, with selling allowances. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr. B. Lamb's Yellow Girl, by Yellow Jack—dam by lon out of Rhedycina, 4 yrs, BstBlb (£4O)(W. Jackson) 1 Mr T. Wadlow's Kenilworth, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b (£4O) (Hibberd) 2 Mr. T. Golby's Marie Louise, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (R4O) L Clark) 3 Mr. R. Sly's Flenwa,y, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b (.£4O) (To(lmlinson) 4 Lord Westmoreland's c by Vedette—Mouser, 2 yrs, sst 101 b (X 10) (Kenyon) 5 Mr. W. G. Craven's Spangle, '2 yrs, sst 10Ib (RIO) (G. Palin) 6 Betting—G to 4on Kenilworth, 100 to 30 agst the Mouser colt, and 7 to 1 agst Yellow Girl, who made all the running, and won cleverly by a length ; two lengths sepa rated the second and third, and a head the third and fourth. The winner was bought in for 56 guineas. THE MADIIESFIELD JUVENILE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added ; for two-yr-olds ; colts, 9st ; fillies and geld ings, Bst 101 b ; winner to be sold ; selling allowances. Half a mile. Mr. Maund's Marquis of Worcester, by Star of the West, Reflection, 9st (G. Sopp) 1 Mr. Land's Knight Templar, 95t... (H. Clark) 2 Mr. Lincoln's Colenso, 9st (Kenyon) 3 Mr. E. Phillips's f by Gunboat—Witch, Est 131 b (Carver) Mr. G. Payne's fby Pelion, dam by Orlando, 6st 101 b (Huxtable) 5 Betting-6 to 5 agst Colenso, 5 to 2 agst Marquis of Worcester, 4 to 1 agst Polion filly, and 6 to 1 agst Knight Templar. Won by a length ; two lengths between second and third. The winner was bought in for 175 gs. THE CITY PLATE (Handicap) of 50 sovs ; for three-yr-olds and upwards ; winners extra. One mile and a quarter. Mr. J. Turner's Little Allen, by Costrel—dam by Sir Hercules, 3 yrs, Est (H. Cla r k) 1 Mr. Maund's Stockinger, aged, Bst 101 b (Payne) 2 Mr. W. Jones's Chance, 3 yrs, 6st (Kenyon) 3 Mr. G. Rickard's Cranbrce, 4 yrs, Est 101 b (Bench) 0 Mr. Lort's King's Norton, 3 yrs, Est 61b (Huxtable) 0 Mr. W. Thomas's Flora, 3 yrs, Est 91b (G. gopp) 0 Betting--Even on Little Ellen, 2 to 1 agst Stockinger. Won by two lengths : bad third. NEWCASTLE RACES—THURSDAY, The AXWELL PARK STAKES of 10 sovs, added to a sweep stakes of 3 sovs each ; winners extra. Seven furlongs. Lord Zetland's El Cid, by Barnton—Castenette, 3 yrs, Bst 41b (J. Snowden) 1 Mr. W. Nieholl's Missile, 4 yrs, Bst (Whiteley) 2 Mr. W. Nicholl's Louisa, 6 yrs, 7st 21b (Craddock) 3 Mr. W. Nicholl's Lady Middleton, Bst 101 b (T Challoner) 0 M r . W. Nicholl's Ward in Chancery, 7st 101b(Lowndes) 0 Mr. J. Johnstone's The Rhymer, 6st 41b (Cameron) 0 Betting-11 to 8 agst Louisa, 2to 1 agst El Cid, sto 1 agst Missile. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. The NEWCASTLE HANDICAP of 100 sovs in specie, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each; winners extra. One mile and a half. Mr. T. Masterman's Honesty, by Young Dutchman— All"s Well, 3 yrs, Bst 61b, inc 101 b ex...(T. Challoner) 1 Major Stapylton's Red Earl, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (Carroll) 2 Mr. R. Chilton's Lady of the Tees, 3 yrs, 7st(R.Challoner) 3 Mr. Watson's Northing More, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b ...(Dixon) 0 Lord Zetland's St. Magnus, 4 yrs, 7st 111 b (J. Snowden 0 Mr. T. Dawson's Arkenside, 4 yrs, 7st 111 b (Morris 6 Mr. Johnstone's Lady Vane, 3 yrs, 7st 81b ...(Cameron 0 Mr. Bowes's Claros, 3 yrs, 7st 21b (Dunbar 0 Major.Elwon's Douro, 3 yrs, 6st 1 llb (Craddock 0 Betting-5 to 2 agst Honesty, 3to 1 agst Red Earl, 6to 1 agst St. Magnus, 100 to 15 agst Lady of the Tees. Won by a length ; half a length between second and third. The GREAT NORTHERN NURSERY HANDICAP of 100 SOPS, for two-year-olds ; winners extra. Seven furlongs. Major Stapylton's Lady Eston, by Leamington—Made line, 7st 121 b (Carroll) 1 Mr. R. Chilton's Gulnare, 7st 91b (Whiteley) 2 Mr. Masterman's Ladylike, 7st 81b (inc. 51b ex) (R. Challoner) 3 Mr. Mackenzie's Sycee, Bst 71b Mr. Moore's Taraxippus, Bst 21b (Sellars) 0 Mr. Winteringham's Slap Bang, Bst (Snowden 0 Mr. Johnstone's The Prelate Bst (Morris 0 Mr. Palme r ' s Li veryman, 7st 71b (H. Covey 0 Mr. Johnstone's lona, 7st 51b (Cameron 0 Betting -6 to 4 agst The Prelate, 4to 1 each agst Sycee and lona, 5 to 1 agst Slap Bang, and 6 to 1 eachagst Lady like and Lady Eston. Won by a head ; half a length be tween second and third ; Sycee close up. The STEWARDS' CUP (Handicap), a piece of plate value 200 sovs, with 100 added. Nearly one mile. Mr. T. V. Morgan's Molly Carew, by Wild Payroll— Alma, 5 yrs, ist 91b (J. Snowden) 1 Capt. Gray's Windham, 5 yrs, 9st 121 b (Challonor) 2 Major Stapylton's Sundeelah, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b ...(Carroll) 3 Mr. Mill er ' s Mi ss Sh a ft o, 4 yrs, 7st 5 1b (Lawrence) 0 Lord Zetland's Pedant, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b (II. Covey) 0 Mr. Calder's Dark Agnes, 3 yrs, 6st 41b (Cameron) 0 Botting-7 to 4 agst Molly Carew, 5 to 2 agst Windham, and sto 1 each agst Dark Agnes and Sundeelah. Won by a neck; a head between second and thud; Pedant a bad fourth. The GRAND STAND SELLING STAKES of 3 sons each, with 40 added; for 2-yr-olds and upwards ; weight for age ; selling and other allowances. Five furlongs. Mr. Hewett's Minna, by Gamester—The Wren, 2 yrs, 6st 71b • . Mr. Smellie's Wangle Eye, 5 yrs. 9st 71b (Howey) 2 Betting -7 to 4on Minna. Won by a neck. Winner bought in for 86gs. The LAMECEON STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for 2 -yr-olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies and geldings Bst 61b ; maiden allowances; winners extra. Five fur. Lord Zetland's Bumblekite, by Voltigeur, Bst 61b _ Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, (J. Snowden 1 Harrison's Paxton, Bst 131 b (J. Osborne 2 Lye's Admiral Bst 101 b (Cartwright 3 T. Dawson's The Corporal, Bst 101 b T. Dawson's Mendicant, Bst 51b (Cameron) 0 Mr. T. Maeterman's Honestish, 9st 21b►. (Dixon) 0 Major Stapylton's Lady Eston, Bst 121 b (Carroll) 0 Betting—Even on Bumblekite, 5 to 2 agst Paxton. Won by a length; same between second and third. HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR EN GAGEMENTS June 21, at 3 15 pan., Regentess, out of Hungerford Nur sery. June 22, at 9 a.m., Dolan, out of Northumberland Plate. June 22, at 020 p.m., All Mr. Jackson's horses, out of Newcastle engagements. 'June 22, at 4 30 p.m., Lord Bateman's horses, out of Worcester engagements. June 23, at 1 14 p.m., Caithness, out of Northumberland Plate and Stewards' Cup, Newcastle. June 25, at 9 a.m., Ella,nd, out of Burghley Handicap, Stamford. Juno 25, at 11 57, a.m., Raglan, out of Beaufort and Summer Handicaps, Newmarket. June 25, at 11 57 a.m., Troublesome, out of Summer Handicap, Newmarket. June 25, at 1 37 p.m., Regalia, out of Queen's Plate, Newcastle. June 25, at 1 37 p.m., Caithness, out of Newcastle Han dicap. Juno 25, at 6 p.m., Skirmish, out of Worcestershire Stakes. • June 25, after 6 p.m., Iconoclast, out of Berks and Wilts Stakes, Hungerford. June 26, at 9 a.m., Stoic, out of Burghley Stakes, Stamford, and Bcntinck Benevolent Fund Stakes, Wor cester. June 26, at 9 a.m., Zisca, out of Flying Stakes, Wor cester. June 26, at 9 a.m., Gordian Knot, out of all engagements at Worcester. June 26, at 9 a.m., Pinchbeck, out of all engagements. June 26, at 10 p.m., Staghound, out of Worcestershire Stakes. June 26, at 7 59 p.m., Salliet, out of Summer Stakes, Newmarket. NOMENCLATURE. Mr. Drage's foals. B c by Caterer, out of Fenella's dam, by Annandale B f by the Ugly Buck, out of Wave Seafoam Mr. H. Smithson's foal Ch c by Citadel, out of Seamstress Duke of Hamilton's yearlings. B c by Newminster, out of Lady Elcho (Elcho's dam) Angus B c by Newminster—Queen's Head Arran Ch c by Marsyas, or Dundee, out of Bea trice, by Birdcatcher Lanark Ch c by Dundee—Dinah, by Clarion Ch f by Newminster, out of Old Trick's dam, by Hampton Leonie Ch f by Newminster, out of Eulogy R f by King Tom, out of Sneer Contempt Sir G. Cholmley's foals. Ch f by Angelus—Abbess of Roach Austria Ch f by Angelus, out of Bulbul Bellona Ch c by Angelus, out of Brunetta Brunswick Ch f by Angelus, out of Carry Ch f by Angelus—Lady Gwendoline Ch f by Angelus, out of Rosana Ch f by Angelus, out of Susa Sylvia Marquis of Hastings's yearlings. Ch c by Stockwell, out of Glengowrie Loudoun B c by Stockwell, out of Leila B c by Stockwell—Hesse Homburg Ch c by Stockwell, out of Bessie Bell Belfast Br cby Stockwell, out of Miss Teasdale Equerry Br c by Cape Flyaway, out of Barege Br c by Caterer, out of Sylphine Ch ch by De Clare, out of Marseillaiso Glamis B c by Caterer, or King of Kent, out of Barricade B c by Sawcutter, out of Canary B or br cby Sawcutter, out of Canary Bird Woodchuck Ch c by Saxon, out of Austrey Canute. Ch f by Stockwell, out of Heroine, by Neasham Athena Ch f by Stockwell, out of Tobolsld B f by Stockwell, out of Artless B f by Stockwell—Scrubbing Brush Housemaid Ch fby Stockwell, out of Feu de Joie Princess Mary B f by Stockwell, out of Summerside Summer's Eve Br f by Stockwell—Brown Duchess Quadroon B f by Stockwell, out of Strayaway Traviata Ch f by Stockwell, out of Ratlagoom Sugar Stick Br f by Stockwell, or Caterer, out of Cher° Arnie, by Sweetmeat—Blame Lady Love Bf by Cape Flyaway, out of Cantiniero Isabel Br f by Cape Flyaway, out of Elfrida Land's End Ch f by Caterer, or King of Kent, out of Rosalinda B f by Caterer, out of Satanella, by Loup-. garou . Br fby Sawcutter—Roso of Annandale Rosette Br cby Y. Melbourne, out of Bay Celia The Earl B c by Orlando, out of Volley Ch c by Weatherbit, out of Butterfly Boreas Ro f by Lambton, out of First Fly Lady Barbara Ch or ro fby Trumpeter—Lady Bertha Lady Edith Bf by Trumpeter, out of Miss Bowzor Lady Elizabeth Ch f by Thunderbolt, out of Elgiva ./Egina Br f by Buccaneer, out of Peggy White throat Cuckoo Mr. T. Golby's foals. Ch cby Lifeboat, out of Marie Agues Bl cby Leamington—Lady Middleton The Regent Mr. Fulke's Ch yearling filly by The Dupe, out of Rosalind B colt-foal, by Granboro', out of Jewess, by Theon Christmas Gorse COLOURS OF RIDERS.—Mr. T. Richardson, blue, black sleeves and cap. _ . FORFEIT LIST.—The forfeits of the following horses have been paid : Syphon and Valiant, published in 1858. The following assumed name has been registered—Mr. Norman. IRELAND. DUBLIN, June 28. A court-martial was engaged yesterday with the trial of Private James Burton, of the sth Foot, for not having given information of an intended mutiny which was alleged to have come to his knowledge at Castlebar in February, 1866. The prisoner, who was assisted by counsel, pleaded not guilty, and said he had no objection to the court. Colonel Henry, Royal Artillery, presided. The Hon. Co lonel Fielding, Assistant-Adjutant .General, prose cuted. In stating the case he said it was inexpressibly sad to be obliged to prove that the hateful seed of the Fenian conspiracy had been sown in a regiment so deservedly distinguished as to that to which the pri soner belongs. The offence in his case was somewhat aggravated by the fact that the company to which he belonged was sent to Castlebar in order to assist in restoring confidence and a feeling of security in that part of the country. Head-Constable Talbot was examined as to the nature and objects of the Fenian conspiracy. He stated that the Fenian meetings he attended were generally presided over by a sub-cen tre or working B. The members sat round a table, and information was given as to how the society was working, and of the news from America ; accounts of the number of adherents of the society in every county and also in the army were brought by special messengers, as the Post-office was not trusted ; they assembled just according as it answered ; sometimes they went to the place of meeting in a body, but most generally in twos or threes. They always knew who were Fenians for 20 miles round. A centre always introduced witness to strangers, telling him what their rank was in the Brotherhood; sometimes he was introduced as John Kelly, a brother of Col. Kelly, who had replaced Stephens in command, and at other places as a respected water-bailiff of Car rick-on-Suir. Declining to answer a question, and being asked his reason, witness said it was that he had been informed that there were shooting parties or Black B men at present in Ireland who had come from America for the purpose of shooting persons who gave information against the Fenian movement, and also their friends. He believed that the man who stabbed Warner in Howth was of those parties. At 4 o'clock the Court was adjourned till to-morrow morning at half-past 10. The trial by Court-martial of Private Johnßeilly, of the 10th Hussars, commenced yesterday at the Royal Barracks. He was charged with not having given information to his commanding officer of an intended mutiny which had come to his knowledge at Dublin in January, 1866. He pleaded "Not guilty," and was assisted by counsel. Capt. Whelan , the prosecutor, stated the case. Lance-corporal Fitzgerald, of the same regiment, was the first wit ness examined. Ile deposed that the prisoner intro duced him to a man named Devoy, who wanted him to take the Fenian oath, which he declined. Devoy had told him that O'Reilly spoke several times to him about him, and said that he should like to get him. He asked Devoy who was carrying on this affair. He said Stephens. He asked were there any arms or ammunition ? Devoy said they were getting lots every day from America. He asked who were to be their officers ; and Devoy said there would be plenty of officers ; he said it was so carried on that privates did not know their non-commissioned officers, nor they their officers. Private 11`Donald, 10th Hussars, was also examined, but he avoided saying anything criminating the prisoner, though reminded by the President that he was on his oath. The Court adjourned till this morning. At Limerick, on Tuesday, in pursuance of a general order, the troops in garrison, comprising No. 9 battery, 9th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, a troop of the 12th Lancers, and the 73d Regiment, assembled in review order at the military grounds, King's Island, to witness the distribution of gra tuities for long servitude and good conduct awarded by the Horse Guards, upon the recommendation of Lieutenant-Colonel Burne, 73d Regiment, to a colour -sergeant and private of his own corps. The troops were formed into three divisions, closely concentrated, and Lieutenant-Colonel Burne then read the Horse Guards' circular and Royal warrant sanctioning the gratuities about to be presented. Colour-sergeant Robert Whitley was ordered to the front, and presented with a gratuity of £l5 for long service and good conduct. Private John O'Grady was next called forward, and presented with £5, sent from the Horse Guards with the sanc tion of the Queen. In each case Colonel Burne ad dressed the recipient in a most gratifying manner, eulogising the conduct which had won for him his gratuity. In reference to the cattle plague, the Privy Coun cil have issued the following order : " That from and after Wednesday, the 27th day of June, 1866, every person coming into Ireland known or believed to be a drover or dealer in cattle, or a person frequenting markets, slaughter-houses, or dairies, or places where cattle are kept or collected in Great Britain, or coming into Ire land to purchase cattle, or who has been employed as a har vestman or farm labourer in Great Britain during the pre sent year, shall submit to such disinfecting process as may be ordered, unless he shall satisfy the proper officer ap pointed to see the said disinfecting process carried out, that he is not wearing or bringing into Ireland clothes which have been worn by him or any other person in an infected district or locality while in Great Britain or elsewhere." A most barbarous outrage has been perpetrated in the county of Dublin. Mr. William Taylor, of Woodside, found 35 of his sheep dead or dying, and it was supposed that they had been poisoned. The Government ordered a post-mortem examination, which was superintended by Professor Fergusson, from whose report it appears that the animals were cruelly put to death by means of a long sharp in strument introduced through the rectum, and piercing the viscera. It appears that Taylor had received a threatening notice for having taken pos sion of some land from which another person had been ejected. The Electric and International Telegraph Com pany have this week opened their second line of com munication with England. This consists of a very heavy submarine cable, which has been laid be tween the coast of Down and Portpatrick, in Scot land, with a series of new laid lines extending to London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow. COUNTRY MARKETS. MANCHES T ER-THURSDAY. Our market this morning was moderately attended. There was only a limited demand for either wheat or flour, but holders required the extreme prices of this day se'nnight. In other articles no change was ob servable. BIRMINGHAM-THURSDAY. At this day's market there was a short supply of wheat, and the little which could be sold was at about 2s per qr. above the currency of this day se'nnight. Barley is per qr. higher. Oats quite as dear. Beans still scarce. Peas more inquired for. BURY ST. EDMUND'S—WEDNESDAY. The rapid riso in the price of wheat has induced those farmers who have been able to hold their crops to bring out their supplies, consequently we have had a good sup ply here to-day. Millers were exceedingly cautious, but the trade was firm at an advance of 4s to 5s per qr. on all kinds. More money has been asked for all other kinds of grain. White wheat, 56s to 625; old red, 49s to 51s; new red. 44s to 48s , grinding barley, 35s to 38s ; Page's prolific bar ley, 39s to 40s per qr. averages Wheat, 496} qrs, at 47s Od ; barley, 63} qrs., at 29s 8d ; oats, qrs, at Os Od. BRIS T OL—THURSDAY. At our market to-day English wheat WAS in short sup ply, which sold slowly at an advance of is to 2s per qr. An inactive trade doing in foreign at last week's prices. Grinding barley Gd to is more money. Oats in fair demand at an improvement of Gd per qr. No change to notice in Indian corn. EDINBURGH-WEDNESDAY. Wheat on the top, 4s Od up average, 1s Od up. Barley on the top, Os 6d up... average, Os 8d up. Oats on the top, Os 3d up average, Os 4d down. Beans on the top, is 6d up average, Os 5d up. Total supply and sales. Wheat 970 qrs sold 460 Barley 162 qrs sold 148 Oats 1442 qrS sold 863 Beans B3 qrs sold A„ . 61 Average prices. Wheat, 53s 2d' Oats, 32s 2d Barley, 39s 3d 1 Beans 51s lld Town-made flour sells as follows :—White, 44s 6d; extra superfine, 43s Od; superfine, 41s 6d; fine, 40s Od. GLASGOW-WEDNESDAY. During the week a large business was done; but the trade to-day was very slow. The advance since this day week on wheat and flour has been is per quarter and sack; barley, 6d ; beans and oats, ls ; pease were unaltered. [ A DVERTISEMENT.]—HoIIoway's Pills—Restoration to Health. —When disordered action is first noticed, an early resort to these purifying Pills will set all right again. They improve the appetite, strengthen the stomach, and overcome all its difficulties. No medicine is so well adapted for the sedentary and studious—they fortify the nerves, and give universal tone to the system. Be the malady what it may, Holloway's purifying Pills will abate its seve rity and abridge its duration. They extract all poisonous matters from the blood and expel all gross humours from the frame. 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[ADVERTI sEMENT.J—Cousumption, and all nervous, bilious, stomach, and liver complaints, in every stage, are only ag gravated and accelerated by drugs of every description, but perfectly curable by Du Barry's health restoring Reva.ents Arabica Food, as proved by thousands of cases which had been considered hopeless; such as indigestion (dyspepsia) , cough, asthma, consumption, habitual constipation cilirr hcea, all gastric derangements, haemorrhoids, liver corn' plaints, flatulency, nervousness, biliousness' fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, catarrhs, colds, influenza, noises in the head and ears, rheumatism, gout, impurities. eruption o, hysteria, neuralgia, irritability, sleeplessness, acidity, pal pitation, heal tburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramps► spasms, nausea and sickness even in pregnancy or at sinking fits, bronchitis, scrofula, tightness of the °he pains in the pit of the stomach and between the should:l4 itc. We quote a few—Cure, No. 46,270. Mr. James Robes ' 4 timber merchant, of Prim ley' Surrey, of thirty years' diseased lungs, spitting of blood, liver derangement, and partial deaf' ness.—Cure, No. 47,121. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and nervous fancies.—Cure, No. 1,771. Lord Stuart de Decies, Lord-Lieu tenant of Waterford, of many years' dyspepsia.—No.49,B: l 2. Fifty years' indescribable agony from dyspepsia, nervousne.. asthma, cough, const patio 7, flatulency, spasms, sickness, and vomiting—Maria Jolly.—Cure No. 54,816. The Rev. James r• Campbell, Fakenham, Norfolk, of indigestion and torpidity of the liver. which had resisted all medical treatment. - " In tins, 11b, 2s 9d; 21b, 4s 6d; 51b, lls ; 121 b, 225; 241 b, 40s. —Barry Du Barry and Co., No. 77, Regent-street, London; also Phillips, tea dealers, 8, Sing William-street ; likewise at 61, Gracecharch-street ; 4, Cheapside ; 49, Bishopsgate • street Within ; 63, 150, and 298, Oxford-street ; 330, Strand; 54, Upper Baker-street ; 103, Tottenham-court-road; 96 ' Upper-street, Islington, N.; Harvey, Notting-hill; Close Brothers, 65, High-street ; and Stubbs, Queen's-terrace. John's-wood, London ; and all respectable grocers and elle* mists.—Beware of snurious imitations. Births. ARMSTRONG —On the 28th inst., at St. George's-terrac e t Hyde-park, the wife of Charles R. Armstrong, Esq., o f daughter. DAVIS—On the 28th inst., at Anglesea House, Surbitent the wife of E. A. Davis, Esq., of a daughter. KYNASTON—On the 27th inst., at Blackheath, the wife fo E. Kynaston, Esq., of a son. WARD—On the 28th inst., at Peckham, Mrs. H. F. Wt lrcli of a son. Marriages. BRANDRETS•COLYIN—On the 28th inst., at Christ Churcbi Lancaster-gate, Captain Brandreth, R.N., son of Brandreth, Esq., to Madeline, daughter of the late M I " . Colvin, Esq. LAURENCE—HUNT—On the 26th inst., at St. Pancras, G. Laurence, Esq., second son of Sam ue l L auren ce, . 5(1 t. " to Margaret Anne Leigh, eldest d aug ht er o f T. 111111 " Esq., of Euston-square. Deaths. Et:urn - Err—On the 25th inst., J. Burchott, of 29, Cheap' side, aged 38. wl. DAVIES—On the 24th i ns t., a t A s ht on - un d er -Lyne, Davies, Esq., aged 81. GARRETT —On the 26th inst , at Carlton Hall, Sona lll3 t . d. ham, M r . It. Garrett, of Leiston Works, D e puty-Ll e " „ of the county of Suffolk, aged 60. JOHNSON— On the 26th inst., at 14, Artillery-place) Fin bury -square, George Johnson, Esq., aged 77. ‘ ,olao MITGGERIDGE—On the 27th inst., at West End Streatham-common," Surrey, Sir H. Muggeridgel aged 51. PLATT—On the 27th inst., at 10, Petersham-terrac e, Kensington, John Platt, Esq., aged 59. TILLOTSON—On the 26th inst., at East-place, Lambeth ' P. Tillotson, Esq., aged 82. 1. of No. 112, London : Printed and Published by WILLIAM ANITILS - Strand, Punter. at Viz SII N Wilde, No. 112, Strand, in the Preeinat of: the Savoy , in the Count); v* . Middleses.—Friday, June V, 1866.