The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-19 00:00:00

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. Tins DAL—Morning, Bh. 10m.—Afternoon, Bh. 50m. To-310nRow.-Morning, 9h. 26m.—Afternoon, 10h. sm. • . 4 ,0=0 , • jrwai .. '‘:°l6 •A r7CLl 'r - ii"4 11111 :1111A 41 " , IC 4, 0 0. 011 ," iv' • UM - LONDON, FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1865. The Union Chargeability Bill is making progress, and last night passed through committee and was reported with amendments to the house. Mr. HENLEY proposed an amendment, to the effect that the system of removal . be entirely abolished. The right hon. gentleman stated that a great boon would thereby be conferred upon the poor, who suffered great inconvenience from the present mode. The various changes that have been made have brought the necessary term down to three years, and many devices are resorted to in order to prevent the poorer classes from remaining the full time which gives them a claim in any parish. There was great force in the arguments employed by Mr. HENLEY in favour of his proposition, and he urged on the house to put a stop to the " miseries and manoeuvres" that were occasioned by the present system of removal He also stated that the effect of this bill would be to equalise the rates throughout the metropolis. If this be effected it will certainly be a great thing gained, and it is to be hoped that such a consequence mayt I ° ll ow. Mr. VILLIERS_ adopted rather an ex " r ainary course with respect to this proposi tion ; he agreed with the principle of the amend ment, but w as at great pains to show that Mr. HENLEY could not be sincere in his proposal. In endeavouring t o . cast ridicule upon his political opponent he m a d e a great mistake himself, and showed an oversight and inattention that were quite out of character in aMinister bringing in a bill, when he certainly ought to kno w a ll the details connected with it. lie said that the ame n d ment of the right hon. gentleman had taken him by surprise, whereas Mr. HENLEY stated that he had placed the notice on the paper before the recess. Before making a sweeping statement or accusation of any sort, it is always expedient to be furnished with facts ; but, allowing that a mistake is made, nothing can ac count for Mr. VILLIERS omitting to acknowledge his error. He did neither himself nor his cause any credit by the bitterness of feeling and the party spirit which he displayed last night. If a proposal be good, it can matter very little to the country from which side of the house it emanates. The people wa n t measures, not men ; but it is evident that Mr. Yzuans thinks that a benefit would lose its efficacy if the Opposition suggested its adoption. It seems strange that the right hon. gentleman himself and his friends did not propose this abolition of the Law of Settlement when they were making such extensive changes and complete alterations. Mr. KEKEWICH'S amend ment was agreed to, which was so far satiEfactory, as it was a good one, and limits the term of settle ment to one year. There is reason to hope that advantages will accrue from the bill as it stands, but it might have gone further, and done more. Mr. VILLIERS said that he would be very glad to introduce a bill for the purpose of equalising the rates in the metropolis, when he saw any chance of success for it. It is to be hoped that this much needed reform will shortly take place, for many reasons urge its adoption, and while many complain of their heavy rates the real sufferers are the poor, who only receive relief in the most niggardly man ner, and are subject to the most stringent rules in consequence of the absurd and unequal distribution of the present system of relief. The principle of limited liability has been gene rally accepted as based on common sense and simple justice. Such painful cases occurred under the old system, and such heavy risks were run by small partners, who were invariably ruined by the collapse of a great firm, that a conviction of the necessity of some change had gained ground among all commercial classes. The measure, when car ried, worked very successfully, and gave general satisfaction. No one now wishes to retrace the steps taken by it, or to burden the individual part ners of joint-stock companies with the weight of the whole liabilities. It is manifest how much such a system must tend to deter men of capital from forming any connection with men who may have enterprise, talent, integrity, and all other requisites for success in trade, but have not the necessary funds. If this objection was felt in the establishment of large public companies, it is evi dent that it exists in much stronger force in the way of the capitalist who may wish to give some assistance to a struggling beginner without encum bering him with the weight of an annual and in flexible payment. The Partnership Amendment Bill, which last night passed through committee, was framed to remove this difficulty, and to extend the benefits granted to joint-stock companies to private firms. By its provisions the lender is enabled to receive a share in the yearly profits instead of an annual fixed interest, without thereby incurring the risk of partnership. It is evident that this facility offers great advantages to both sides, provided that the transaction is bona fide, since the merchant or the tradesman, in ' stead of being compelled to sacrifice the interests of his business by making up a large yearly sum, in dependent of any of the thousand fluctuations of trade, is enabled to make his business his first care, his creditor's interests being identical with his own. It is manifest that the general creditors of the bor rower are much more likely to profit by such an arrangement, since, if there is an exorbitant credi tor, his interests will always be paramount to theirs, but if his gains depend on the real profits of the business, the general creditors have really the pre ference. Some of the opponents of the measure seemed to think that it would facilitate fraud, but they did not establish their point. It will, of course, be impossible under any circumstances to guard en tirely against fraud or dishonesty, but there is no evidencethat the measure in question will afford any additional facilities to the unscrupulous, or that it will in any way assist him in evading the existing laws. It was objected that a lender might withdraw his money on the very day on which he knew the borrower was to become a bankrupt, but this argu ment had no force against the bill, seeing that the very same thing might be done by a lender who advanced his money at a fixed rate of interest. The Solicitor-General showed that, by making his re turns dependent on the rate of profit, a lender really encroached less on the general fund than if he took a fixed rate of interest. On the other hand, some members complained that the precaution taken against any abuse of the privilege was excessive, and that the clause which provided that a lender who advanced money on the terms of a share of the profits should not be repaid his loan, in case of bank ruptcy, until all the other creditors were satis fied. But although apparently hard in prac tice, the theory upon which this clause is based is perfectly sound, seeing that such a creditor is supposed to have profited by the good fortune of the firm, to a greater extent than any other. In prosperous seasons he may have received 10 or 20 per cent. for his money, and can, therefore, better afford to run the risk of loss than the other creditors. His capital has been the means of extending the business and of obtaining confidence and credit; it is therefore only fair that he should bear some addi tional risk. The clause was finally agreed to, and allowed to stand part of the bill, and certainly it affords a safeguard against any abuse of the privi lege. The clause proposed by Mr. SELWYN, on the other hand, gave no such protection, but would merely serve to damage a man's credit, which, as every one knows, is to damage his business. We are not surprised that, on its being pressed to a division, it should have been rejected by a decisive majority. BoviLL's clause was rejected as unfair to the creditor, while the Attorney-General showed that the existing law was powerful enough to meet any case of collusion. On the whole, the bill, while enlarging the sphere of commercial enterprise, offers every reasonable protection against fraud, and is, therefore, deserving of public support. The motion for the second reading of the Dock yard Extensions Bill, last evening, met with general support. It is not very usual for Sir J. ELPHIN STONE and Sir J. D. HAY to express their approval of any Government measure, and if such shrewd and able critics are satisfied that the public interests have been duly considered, the fact is of itself a recommendation to the Bill. Sir J. HAY expressed his satisfaction at the alteration in the character of the contracts. Formerly they were so small and petty that they fell into the hands of inferior firms, but now they are raised to an amount which will bring the highest class of contractors into the field. The committee of the House which sat last year gave its opinion that the Government should be empowered to give contracts for the whole of the works to be spread over a certain number of years. In the case of Portsmouth the maxi mum amount of the contract is to be £700,000, and the maximum sum to be made payable in any 12 months £250,000. In the case of Chatham the re spective maximum amounts to £650,000 and £200,000, and the maximum duration of the con tracts to be five years. Sir J. ELPIIINSTONE, while supporting the Bill, urged that the works should be completed as quickly as possible, an appeal which was supported by Sir JOIIN HAY. Mr. CHILDERS met this argument with the assertion that parts of the - work were to be done by convict labour, which, of course, was not included in the estimates. It is to be hoped that when the work is fairly set on foot it will be pro secuted with due vigour, and that no petty half measures may be adopted. It is a national concern, in which a few thousands should not be considered, but the durability and efficiency of theworks should be the paramount consideration. It is a pity that the G .overnment did not carry out their plans on the scale that was recommended a few years oince.. At Portsmouth there is little doubt that, before the works are completed, the ►hole of the waste land at the foot of the Porto dow n hills will be included. Nature has conferred such benefits on this spot that it seems as if she had designed it for docks and basins. The peculiarity of the tide from Langdon, which will flow into the hart our for two hours after the ebb, gives immense advantages, and this could easily be turned into an other channel. In the works—since undertaken in a large and liberal spirit—the most can be made of those natural advantages; and we hope before they are concluded they will be worthy of the country. The last intelligence concerning the Puddlers' Strike is very satisfactory. It is stated that the puddlers at the various works are all going in, and the strike is therefore virtually at an end. When the first feeling of dissatisfaction has subsided, it must suggest itself to the reflective mind that a great deal of confusion has arisen for very little purpose. All can count the losses, but who may measure the gains of such unseemly struggles and deplorable strife ? It is a melancholy spectacle to witness men flinging away their chances of livelihood for the veriest trifles, and casting all considerations of prudence to the winds, in order to gratify the pas sions of the moment, and carry out some scheme that is perhaps not a feasible one at any time, and at the especial juncture when it is attempted may be most injurious. On the other hand, the conduct of the masters is often most blameable, and they occasion great injuries to their own interests, as well as ruining immense numbers of their work men, by their prejudices and infatuation. Nothing is a greater mistake than to persist in keeping to one predetermined line of action, irrespective of the consequences, and regardless of the changes that time and circumstances may render necessary. This obduracy on the part of employers has been the cause of great mischief and misery. Perhaps the fairest conclusion to arrive at, in the case of the Staffordshire strikes and lock-outs, is to divide the blame between both parties in the dispute. Doubtless the men have been apparently the most in fault, but might not more care and consideration on the part of the masters have obviated the necessity of proceeding to extremities. It is always more wise, more politic, and more humane, to avoid coming into collision with class interests, and they who by timely concessions are able to avert the ca tastrophe are much to be commended, and may de servedly rank among the benefactors of their kind. If the happy intelligence which has reached us be fully realised in all its details there will still remain many sad records of the struggle which cannot easily be effaced, and will be long rankling in the minds of those who will find it difficult to forgive or forget the insults and injuries that have been freely received and given on both sides. It is not too much to expect that in these days of enlightenment a cessation should take place in these unseemly exhibitions, and that the last outbreak may finally dispose of this unsatisfactory and undignified mode of dealing with the " vexed questions " that ever and anon will necessarily arise between those who employ and those who serve. It will generally be found that the spirit of bitterness and rancour that is engendered by these affairs militates greatly against the prosperity of all concerned, and there- . fore, for the sake of self-interest generally, the next potent agency to invoke, it is to be trusted that a period will be put to the matter at present, and that in future those higher considerations of morality and justice, which should alike influence, may be brought to bear upon the disputants. IRELAND. DUBLIN, MAY 18. Between 6 and 7 o'clock yesterday morning the mail steamer Leinster, Commander Slaughter, R.N., ran into the Eblana, Captain Timothy, another steamer belonging to the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, which plies between Dublin and Liverpool. The collision occurred about half way between the Kish lightship and Kingstown harbour. The Leinster struck the stern of the Eblana, carry ing away the taffrail, the wheel, and the steering apparatus, and damaging considerably the after part of the vessel. The shock was very great, and caused much alarm among the passengers and crew. It was some minutes before the extent of the damage was clearly ascertained, and in anticipation of an emergency Captain Timothy ordered the boats to be lowered. Fortunately it was found that no material injury had been inflicted, and by placing tackle on the rudder head a temporary steering apparatus was improvised, by means of which the Eblana was worked into Kingstown harbour, where she arrived about an hour and twenty minutes after the acci dent. When the collision took place one of the men at the wheel of the Eblana, fearing the vessel might go down, leaped on board the Leinster. As there was no fog, it is difficult to account for the collision on any other supposition than that there was a bad look-out on board the Leinster. The commander of that vessel, no doubt reluctant to delay the arrival of the mails, and not supposing there was much danger, immediately on getting his boat free continued his course for the harbour. Moate-park, the beautiful seat of Lord Crofton, has been totally destroyed by fire. About 1 o'clock yesterday morning the discovery was first made that the house was on fire, and, notwithstanding that every assistance in their power was rendered by the constabulary and the tenants on the estate, the fine mansion was entirely consumed, nearly all the fur niture and many objects of great value having been destroyed. The house is said to be insured for a con siderable amount. Happily no accident took place. The officers of the 60th Rifles gave a grand ball on Tuesday evening, at the International Hotel, Bray, to the elite of the nobility and gentry of the county and city. The coffeeroom, which is of vast dimensions, was specially prepared for dancing. It was in every respect a brilliant reunion, and doubt less will be long remembered in connection with the stay of the Rifles in Dublin. The beautiful grounds of Trinity College Park were crowded yesterday with as numerous and brilliant an assembly as was ever gathered within their precincts on any similar occasion to witness the contests of strength and speed between the students who so eagerly compete for the much coveted prize. The weather was all that could be desired, being for the most part bright and sunny, with a strong though refreshing breeze. The whole of the central sward was railed off for the athletes ; and the spectators, from almost every portion of the field, had a very fair view of the proceedings. Around the barriers innumerable seats were placed, and at the end nearest the Provost's residence several tents were erected for the convenience of the more dis tinguished visitors, with ono specially for the accom modation of the Viceregal party, who were in attendance. A marquee to the rear of these was for refreshments. A flag, with the College arms, occupied a conspicuous position. The whole park presented as gay and animated . a scene as could well be imagined. The proceedings commenced about two o'clock. Mr. Gerrard has won the championship this year by two points, Mr. Smith being second. The last event was not decided until after half-past six o'clock, when Miss M'Donnell, the Provost's daughter, distributed the prizes, and the vast assem bly separated, evidently well pleased with the day's proceedings. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Their Royal High nesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary honoured the performance at the Royal Lyceum Theatre with their presence last evening. CRYSTAL PALACE.—ONE SHILLING DAY.— TUURSDAY, May 18.—Admissions on payment, 2,670 ; ditto by season tickets, 1,240; total visitors, 3,910. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) THE CALCUTTA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS. SOUTHAMPTON, May 19. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam ship Poonah, Capt. Field, with the above mails and 163 passengers, has arrived. She brings 20 pkgs. specie, value £22,876, and 1,222 pkgs. cargo, including 854 bales raw silk, value £70,000 sterling. Amongst the passengers are Sir Charles and Lady Trevelyan and General M'Cleverty and family. On the 9th the Poonah spoke the steamship Euxine ; 13th, the English bark Stentor : and on the 14th, off Tarrifa Point, steering east, the English bark Melpomone, brig Sarah Ann, Turkish steam brig, new code, No. 48,719. Her Majesty's ships Victoria, Royal Oak, Resistance and Pysche at Malta. GIBRALTAR, May 14. The Spanish screw frigate Novas de Zobosa was launched at the Carracas on the 10th. The Spanish papers publish a decree, permitting goods manufactured in Catalonia to be imported into Cuba and other islands of the Spanish Antilles. The Spanish Government are hastening the de parture of the ships that are to be employed in removing the garrison and stores from St. Domingo to the Ha'rannah. The Isabel la Cattolica is the vessel named to take out the order for the abandon ment of the island. The departure of Isabella Queen of Spain for her royal seat at Aranjuez has been suspended. Advices from Melilla state that all intercourse with the Moors had ceased, and the inhabitants of that penal settlement were deprived of provisions usually brought in by the Moors, particularly char coal and firewood, which are now supplied from the military stores at high prices. News from El Penon mention that the Moors continue their hostility against that fortress, not withstanding that the fire from the batteries had killed and wounded several of them. It is the opinion that hostilities are likely to break out at all points. The following British vessels have arrived here since the last mail for England :—Steamer Don Pedro, from Cork ; schooner Reaper, from Meath ; brig Oporto, from Liverpool ; steamer Christina, from Liverpool ; steamer London, from London ; steamer Cairo, from Liverpool'; and schooner Blanche, from London. Exchanges are quoted—London, 90 days' date, 494 ; Paris, sf. 27c. ; Marseilles, 8 days' sight, sf. 18c. to. 19c. ; Madrid, 2 to 24 dis. ; Cadiz, 3f to 3.1 dis. ; Seville, par to dis. ; Malaga, fto II dis. ; Barcelona, 4 to s prem. Freights unchanged. GREAT FLOWER SHOW of the SEASON.— MUSICAL FETE and FASA MZNADE.—CILYSTAL PALACE Tu-310HION1t1tBOWLE . PRO- FIVE SHILLING FLOWER SHOW TICKETS, and Guinea Season Tickets, may be had up to NINE o Clock THIS EVENING, at the Crystal Palace Central Ti.ket Office, No• 2, Exeter TH E DE R B Y.-CA, NEW DERBY RACE GLASS , price scs. with Sling Case Complete. This new model, combining high power and portability, is at once the cheapest and best glass ever offered to the public. Post-office orders have immediate attention. Wm. Callaghan, optician, 23A, New Bond-street,W. (corner of Conduit-street), sole agent to Voigtlander, Vienna. R 0 YA L ITALIAN OPERA.-OPERA (;LAS -,EA, in every variety of torn' and mounting, m achless for their o'eat magni pug power and sharpness ~,f definition, at CA.i.I...A.‘,HAN'S, No. 21A, ew tiond-street. W. (corner of Conduit-s real. sole agent for the celebrated Opera and yield Wasse9, by Voig - tlander, Vienna. THE ATRE-R OY AL, DRuRy_LAINE, Managers. Messrs. E. Falconer and F. R. Chatterton. THIS EVENINu tht , performance will commence with Shakspere's Tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET. Messrs. J.N. Gotthold. Walter Lacy, H. Marston, Barrett, A. Rayner, Belmore ; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Noel, Mrs. H. Vandenhoff, After which. on a scale of greet splendour, Milton's Mask of COMUS : Messrs. Waiter Lacy, 14 iibye Cooper, Henii Drayton, Miss l'oole, Miss Augusta Thomson, and Mrs. H. Vezin. T HEATRE -ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lessee. Mr. Bucketene. THIS EVENING, THE MILLER'S DAUGHTER. Messrs. Cooper, Whiffen, Braid, Clark, ; Mesdames L. Keeley, F. Wright, dtc After which, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. 3lessra. Sothern, Buckstone, Chippendale, Braid, Gonion, Rogers, Clark, White, coe, ; Mesdames :::uowdon, Stuart, Rill, Harris, Weight, &c. Ccncluding with FISH OUT OF WATER. Mr. Compton. To commence at 7. NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, A.DELPHI.-•- •Jle t'rvos .L.,r ,tei it Or .t.k.st THIS EVENING, THE IRISH TIGER. Mess's. C. H. Stephenson and Eburne; Miss K. Kelly. Atter which, at 8, FAZIO ; OR, THE ITALIAN WIFE. Bianca, Miss liatem ,n; supported by Messrs. Jordan, Stuart' C. J. Small, Eburne, Ashley, and Mrs. B llington. To conclude with Tilb: STEEPL rCriAsE ; or, In the Pigskin. blessrs. J. L. Toolv, Paul Bedford , Miss K. Kelly Commence at 7. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Sole Management of Mr. kechter. THIS EVENING, A DAY AFfER THE WEDDING. Messrs. C. Horsman, Collett, M'lntyre, ; Mesdames C. Borman and G. Leigh. nci wnica. at Eight, DON CAESAR DE BAZAN. Don Caesar, Mr. Fechter ; Messrs. Ryder, Fitzpatrick, Garden, Clifford, Collett; Miss Lavelle, Mrs. Lee, and Miss Carlotta Lectercq To conclude with THE LOST CHILD. Mr. Widdicomb. Doors open at Hall-past Six. The Box-office open daily from Eleven till Five. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. THIS EVENING, a new Farce, by Mr. David Fisher, entitled HEART-STRINGS AND FIDDLE-STRINGS. Alter which, ARRAN NA VOGUE Mes3rs. Dion Bondi cault, J. Brougham, H. Vandenhoff, D. Fisher, D. Murray; Mrs. Boncicault and Miss M. Oliver. To conclude with AN AMPLE APOLOGY. Commence at 7. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs. Swanborough. THIS EVENING, UP STAIRS AND DOWN STAIRS. Mr. Stoyle ; Miss Simpson. After which, at 8. ONE TREE HILL. Messrs. Craven, Stoyle, James, Belford ; Miss A. Swanborough and Miss M.; Palmer. To conclude with ALADDIN. Messrs. Thorne, James; Mesdames Hughes, Weston, Thorne, and Eliza Holt. THE LAST EDITION OF " THE SUN," containing the Latest SPOILTINU INTELLILiEC an be had Every Evening of G. It. GLIGNIE, NEwa AGENT, No. 4. Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park. THE LATEST EDITION of " THE SUN " supplied, as soon as published every Evening by W. ALEXANDER (late BROOKS), Newspaper Agent, 21, Old Cavendish-street, Oxford-street. THE LAST EDITION of " THE SUN " supplied as soon as Published containing all the rEST NEWS and SPORTING INTELLIGENCN, by H. W. HARRIS, Nespaper Agent, 4, Blaektriars-road, London, S. STEALING , i THE SUN" NEWSPAPER, We published yesterday, under the head of Bow street Police-court, the report of a charge preferred against Henry Thompson, an auxiliary sorter in the 1 General Post-Office, St. Martin's-le-Grand, of stealing a copy of the late edition of The Sun news paper in its transit through that establishment. The prisoner was engaged sorting the papers for despatch by the mail when he was observed to put one into his pocket, from which it was eventually taken, together with a gold watch and chain and £5O in notes and gold, a betting book and various cards relating to betting transactions. The complaints that have reached us from all parts of the kingdom, especially on the eve of an important race, respect ing the non-delivery of the paper have been very numerous, and the greatest precaution has conse quently been taken on our part to i nsure its safe delivery at the post-office. There, of course, our su pervision ceased. We have long regretted the dis appointment our subscribers in the country have been subjected to by its non-delivery, knowing the dependence placed on the regularreceipt of the paper. The discovery of one of the pilferers will doubtless do more to prevent a repetition of the offence than all the offers of reward we have m a d e t o e ff ec t th a t object. The Post-office authorities, we have been informed, have, and we think wisely, directed that all persons known to be mixed up in betting trans actions should be otherwise employed than in sorting newspapers, and such arrangements have been made as evince the greatest desire to protect newspapers as well as letters. The prisoner stated that he took the paper to read the American news, but the proper value will be put on that statement by the jury, who will doubtless require a little explanation re specting the possession of the large amount of money and the betting book found in possession of a person holding his position in the Post-office. rHE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 19, 186 a FRANCE. BOURSE, May 18.—The markets are still suffering under the influence of the adverse news received yesterday from Mexico, to the effect that recruiting was being carried on in the Northern States of America for the army of the revolutionary party in that country. This untoward intelligence—which is regarded by speculators as likely soon to cause the re-opening of hostilities—combined with the arrival of the English Funcs with a fall of per cent., has affected transactions in nearly all the de partmenfs, and there is little probability of even the depreciated rates of yesterday being realised. Three per Cents. are now at 67f. 45c., and the shares of the Credit Mobilier at 735 f.—a further fall of 6f. 75c. Italians has been done at 65f. 75c. The market closed as follows : 4} per Cents 96 Do. end month 3 per Cents. 67 45 Do. end month 67 50 Credit Mobilier Do. end month Italian Loan 65 75 Do. end month 65 75 Ditto Threes — New Mexican Russian — Austrian Spanish Threes 438 Home Debt — Deferred Bank Shares 3695 Credit Foncier 1280 Roman — Cash. Acct. Orleans Northern lO6B 75 ... 1067 50 Lyons and Mediterranean__ 897 50 ... 897 50 Southern 6OO 598 25 Western .527 50 ... 528 75 Eastern Sardinian Austrian Lombard 5lB 75 518 75 North of Spain 255 252 50 Saragossa 350 347 50 Ditto to Barcelona — The Paris Omnibus Drivers and Conductors. _+. _, The drivers and conductors of omnibuses have not yet struck work, but they persist in demanding from the company, who have the monopoly of these vehicles, some improvement of their present condi tion. They are perfectly justified in doing so, for few classes of men are so overworked. There is not a more laborious calling than that of the omnibus driver and conductor. The one, ever nailed to his seat, guiding his horses through the numerous impe diments of crowded thoroughfares, liable for one fourth of the damage caused by the vehicle, or a fine for the accidents that he may be the involuntary cause of. The other, standing erect on the step, or climbing to the roof, delivering correspondence tickets to those who call for them, giving change for gold and silver, and aware that any mistake made in the hurry and confusion of the operations will be paid out of his day's wages. These men work on an average 17 hours daily. When by chance they get one day's leave of absence their wages are stopped. For absence without leave a fine of 30f. 50c. is exacted from them ; for omitting the signal, sf. ; for ten minutes late at the depot, lf. ; and so on for the rest. The carriage begins to ply at 6 50 or 7 15 in the morning, and continues to do so till past midnight ; and while there are regular relays of horses—each carriage having five pair— there are no relays of men. It is proposed to have three drivers and as many conductors for two vehicles, so that the day's work shall be from 10 to 11 hours, instead of 17 or 18. A person remon strating the other day with a conductor for some trifling ebullition of temper was answered : "I beg your pardon, sir, but I am half dead from fatigue and want of sleep, and I hardly know what I am saying. We have not rest enough." A person who was formerly in the employment of the Omnibus Company writes to the papers to this effect : " I will merely observe that the omnibuses begin to ply at 7 30 a.m., and stop only at midnight or 1 o'clock in the morning, working on an average 17 hours ; and it I add the time necessary for the drivers and conductors to reach their stands in the morning and to return to their homes at night, I do not exaggerate in saying that their daily work is 18 hours ; whereas the average day's work in other callings is about 10 hours. These men earn from 4f. to sf. a day, but what is this sum when we consider all the vexa tions and sufferings they have to undergo, exposed as they are to all the inclemency of the seasons, with a responsi bility which increases according to the duration of their labour? It is well known that the safety and sometimes the lives of tho passengers depend on the address, the ac curacy, the energy, and the vigilance of the driver, who at every instant over his long and difficult route must exer cise all those qualities, which cannot be expected from a man so worn down by fatigue. It is the bounden duty of the company to shorten the day's work, and the safety of the passengers requires them to do so. The company have a monopoly which excludes all sort of competition, and the public have a right to expect that security which hitherto has not been given to them." The writer suggests that the company should organise a service beginning at 4 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m.—that is, 22 hours, with two drivers and two conductors daily for each vehicle. The first to be gin at 4 a.m. and stop at 3 p.m., and the second to begin at 3 p.m. and stop at 2 a.m., thus giving 11 hours to each. Another concession the company should make is a day's rest at least once every fort night, without stoppage of wages. The Government law prohibits cruelty to animals, and the omnibus company observe it by allowing ten horses a day to each carriage ; but they grudge a single day's rest to the men.—Paris Correspondent of the Times. STEREOTYPED TALES.—A Sheffield printer offers stereotype columns of tales to be inserted in newspapers at 4s. a column, or less than the cost of setting up the types would be. One of these tales so offered is called " Varley Shrubsole," and the other is " John Gisborne's Will." These tales thus retailed at 4s. a column are hooded with the intimation that they are copyright, and that the copy right will be preserved.—Banffshire Journal. CHANGE OF MOTTO.—The Richmond Whig, whose motto is Sic semper Tyrannis, has dropped it at the " re quest of the Provost-Marshal-General." SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. SALISBURY RACES.-THURSDAY. Few south country meetings are more enjoyable than the gathering held in the neighbourhood of Salisbury on the Wiltshire hills. The weather was extremely hot, remind ing one of the near approach of midsummer. The attend ance was very large, and included most of the aristocracy of the neighbourhood, the course being lined with fashion able equipages, the majority of the occupants being ladies. Six races stood for decision, the first being set for two o'clock, when eight numbers were hoisted for the Craven Plate. Ten to one was offered on the field, bar two, Crytheia and Viceroy, and the pair had the finish to them selves. Mr Brayley, in the succeeding race, the City Bowl, provided a " hot ,un," the Codicil gelding, about whom the talent took 5 to 4, but the " good thing" was upset by the curiously-named Kill'em and Eat'em, whose sale brought 110 sovs to the fund. Though 14 were coloured on the card for the " plum" of the meeting, the Wiltshire Stakes, only five went to the post. The first favourite, Bradamante, again only gained second honours, the Dane bury stable, with their proverbial luck at Salisbury, throwing in with Raglan, who, though apparently in diffi culties at the distance, defeated the favourite by a length. The Selling Sweepstakes was won by the favourite, Heir at-Law. The Old Castle Stakes fell to Guardsman, Dane bury running second and third. As usual at Salisbury the Derby betting took a lively turn. Frequent inquiries for Gladiateur established him firmly first favourite-6 to 1 being the highest offer. The Duke was firm at 7 to 1 taken ; but some ominous movements in connection with Kangaroo soon drove him to 1,000 to 15 offered, which price was also offered against Koenig. 1,000 to 20 was taken baout Chattanooga, and 22 to 1 was offered against the north country pet Oppressor. The day's running is fully described below : The Craven Plate (Handicap) of 50 sovs, for three-yr-olds and upwards ; winners extra. Five furlongs. Mr. Brayley's Viceroy, 3 yrs, 7st (Ilibberl 1 Duke of Beaufort's Crytheia, 4 yrs, 7st 121b...(Pordham 2 Mr. Cassel's Teddy, 4 yrs, 6st 121 b (Mo r d an 3 The following also ran:—Nebula, Kathleen, Irish Mail, Jassy, Lay Sister. Betting-7 to 4 agst Crytheia, 2to 1 agst Viceroy, and 10 to 1 agst Teddy. After one failure they were capitally started, Teddy, with Kathleen, Jassy, and Lay Sister on his left, and Viceroy and Crytheia wide on his right, made play for half the distance, where Viceroy, closely attended by Crytheia, 'took up the running. The latter struggled vigorously from the distance to overhaul Viceroy, whom, however, she could never reach, and was beaten by a length . Three lengths separated the second and third, Jassy was a bad fourth, Lay Sister fifth, Irish Mail sixth, Nebula seventh, and Kathleen last. The City Bowl of 25 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for all ages ; selling and other allowances. Five furlongs. Mr. J. Woolcot's Kill'em and Eat'em, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b (£2O) (S. Adams) 1 Mr. E. Brayley's Codicil gelding, 2 yrs, sst 71b (£2O) (Murray) 2 Mr. G. Payne's Colonist's dam colt, 3 yrs, ist 101 b (.£2O) (Herbert) 3 Mr. W. Day's Dodona colt, 2 yrs, sst 101 b (£2O) (T. Sadler) 4 The following also ran :—Hecate, Tadmor filly, Lady Weymouth, and Warminster. Betting-5 to 4 agst the Codicil gelding, sto 1 agst Kill'em and Eat'em, and 100 to 5 agst the Dodona colt. The Tadmor filly made play, followed closely by the Co dicil gelding, Kill'em and Eat'em, and the Dodona colt, until approaching the distance, where Kill'em and Eat'em quitted his opponents, and won easily by a length and a half ; three lengths separated the second and third ; and half a length divided the third and fourth ; Hecate was fifth, Warminster sixth, the Tadmor filly seventh, and Lady Weymouth last. The winner was bought in for 130 guineas. The Wiltshire Stakes (handicap) of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 100 added ; winners extra. Two miles. 52 subs, 36 of whom declared. Mr. J. Powney's Raglan, 5 yrs, 7stlolb (carried 7st.l2lb] (Fordhams 1 Mr. Payne's Bradamante, 4 yrs, Bst 41b (inc. 61b extra) (Morris 2 Mr. Brayley's Patios, 4 yrs, 7st 81b (Ashby 3 Mr. Alwyn's Young Kingston, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (H. C ove y 4 Signalman also ran. Betting-5 to 4 agst Bradamante, 2to 1 agst Raglan, 100 to 15 each agst Pelios and Young Kingston, and 100 to 8 agst Signalman. The latter bolted immediately the flag fell, and took no part in the race. Pelios went away at his best pace, and quickly obtained a lead of 50 yards, Raglan proceeding second, Young Kingston third, and Brada mante last, for more than a mile, when Bradamante ex changed places with Young Kingston. Pelios maintained a long lead until half a mile from home, when Bradamante and Raglan headed Pelios, the pair running home an ex citing race to the half-distance, where Raglan had his opponent beaten, and coming away, won easily by a length. Pelios beaten 100 yards, was third, and Young Kingston cantered in some time afterwards. The Salisbury Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sous each, with 50 added, for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 61b ; winners extra. Half a mile. 25 subs. Mr. H. Edward's Salisbury, Bst 101 b (J. Goater) 1 Lord Portsmouth's The Lady Audley, Bst 61b (car. Bst 71b) (Wells) 2 Marquis of Hastings's Sweet Anne, Bst 61b (Fordham) 3 The following also ran :—Mariana, Bitter Sweet, Stinger Vera filly, Rebecca filly, Matilda, and Accountant. Betting—Even on Salisbury, 3 to 1 agst Lady Audley, and 100 to 8 bar two. A slight delay occurred at the post, Accountant in all the failures bolting out of the course. Ultimately a good start was made, and almost immediately after the flag fell Salisbury ran to the fore, and, maintain ing the front position throughout, won cleverly by two lengths. Three-quarters of a length separated the second and third. Matilda was fourth, Mariana fifth, the Vera filly sixth, Bitter Sweet and Accountant, side by side, next; the Rebecca filly being ninth and the Stinger last. . . _ A Sweepstakes of 5 SOTS each, with 25 added, for 3-yr-olds and upwards ; selling and other allowances. Five fur longs. 9 subs. Capt. Gray's Heir-at-Law, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (X 150) (S. Adams) 1 Capt. W. H. Cooper's Soapstone, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b (.£150) (F. Adams) 2 Mr. Y. King's Laverick Wells, 4 yrs, 7st 81b (.£5O) (Morris) 3 Mr. W. Day's Roarer, 3 yrs, 6st 111 b (.£50)...(T. Sadler) 4 Mr. Ford's Mother Carey's Chicken, 4 yrs, 7st 81b (.£5O) (R. Viney) 5 Betting-7 to 4on Heir-at-Law and 4to 1 agst Soap stone. The latter made play, with Heir-at-Law at his girths, to the distance, where Heir-at-Law quitted his com panion and won easily by two lengths. Laverick Wells, who was well up throughout, was a bad third, and the other two were beaten off. The Old Castle Stakes, a free handicap of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for all ages ; winners extra. One mile. Col. Baillie's Guardsman, 4 yrs, Est 101 b (Philips) 1 Duke of Beaufort's Black Rock, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (Heartfiell Mr. W. Day's Irish Mail, 3 yrs, Est ( T. Sadler Mr. W. Howard's Imogen, 3 yrs, Est 71b (Storey Mr. C. Alwyn's Mountain Flower, 5 yrs, 7st 81b (H. Covey) 5 Bet ing-5 to 4 en Guardsman, 2 to 1 agst Black Rock, Bto 1 agst Mountain Flower, and 100 to 8 agst Imogen. The latter led for a few hundred yards, when the Dane-- bury pair went in front, Guardsman winning cleverly by a length and a half ; Irish Mail a bad third, and the other two beaten off. LATEST BETTING. THE DERBY. 6to 1 agst Gladiateur (taken and offered) 6to 1 agst The Duke (offered, take 7to 1) Bto 1 agst Archimedes (taken, to £100) 1000 to 90 agst Breadalbane (taken) 12 to 1 agst Wild Charley (taken) 100 to 7 agst Broomielaw (taken and offered) 100 to 6 agst Christmas Carol (offered) 22 to 1 agst Oppressor (taken) 1000 to 30 agst Brahma (taken) 50 to 1 agst Chattanooga (taken and offered) 1000 to 15 agst Koenig (offered) 1000 to 15 agst Kangaroo (offered) NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.—Le Marechal, 5 yrs, 7st 61b, should have been included in the weights for this race, which appeared in our impression of yesterday. TAT TERSALLSI-THURSDAY. The " off-day " has seldom any inducements for the spe culative portion of racing men to pay a visit to the great rendezvous, and it was therefore not to be expected that the subscription-room would be largely patronised to-day, with such counter attractions as a Royal Drawing-room and the Salisbury meeting. The few members who did pay a visit to the " New Tattersalls' " had some difficulty in backing their " fancies," owing to the paucity of book-makers, the latter no doubt finding something more congenial to their tastes on Salisbury Plain. A few bets certainly were laid, but except in the case of Kangaroo there was no variation from the current prices elsewhere. The " betting on the course" at Salisbury announced that 1,000 to 10 was laid against Kangaroo, but about the same period 1,000 to 40 was accepted at Knightsbridge. The following short list of prices was compiled when the majority had left the room : THE DERBY. 200 to 30 agst The Duke (taken) 11 to 1 agst Breadalbane (taken) 12 to 1 agst Broomielaw (offered) 100 to 6 agst Longdown (taken) 1000 to 40 agst Kangaroo (taken) 1000 to 30 Zambezi (taken) 1000 t•o 30 agst Chattanooga (taken) 1000 to 10 agst Audax (taken) BETTING AT MANCHESTER-THURSDAY. THE DERBY. 6to 1 agst Gladiateur (offered) 100 to 15 agst The Duke (taken) Bto 1 agst Archimedes (taken) 9to 1 agst Breadalbane (offered) 100 to 7 agst Broomielaw (taken) HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGEMENTS. May 13 at 9 a.m. Jack Jukes out of the Longleat Stakes at Salisbury; at 12.30 p.m. Renfrew out of the Great Northern Handicap, and Royal Tartar out of the Zetland Stakes, York ; at 3.50 p.m. Aurelian out of all engage ments. May 15, at 9 a.m. Ardericca out of Epsom and Manchester Summer engagements ; at 12.30 p.m. Revival out of the Great Northern Handicap; at 1.30 p.m. Fanny out of all engagements in Mr. Mundy's name ; at 2.15 p.m. all Mr. Hodgman's horses out of Salisbury's engagements ; at 4.40, p.m. Finesse out of Great Northern Handicap. May 16, at 9 a.m. Simple Maid out of all engagements Planet out of Bath engagements, Warminster and Teddy out of the Old Castle Stakes, Whalebone and Agnes Wick field filly out of Salisbury engagements, Heurlys out of Salisbury engagements, and Rustic Beauty out of Somer setshire Stakes ; at 1.50 p.m. Skeffington out of all engage ments ; at 8.30 a.m. La Toucques out of the Great Northern Handicap ; at 3.25 p.m. Buckfoot out of Great Northern Handicap at York ; at 7 p.m. Double X and Queen of Trumps out of Bath engagements. May 17, at 9 a.m. all Prince D. Soltykoff's horses out of Old Castle Stakes. HARPENDEN MEET: Acceptances for the Harpend with 100 adder IN G.—FRIDAY, May 26. len Handicap of 10 sovs each, ,d. Two miles. Age st lb Bally Edmond ... a 812 Gibraltar ... a 8 12 Change ... 5 8 3 Bradamante ... 4 8 1 Hopper ... 4 7 10 Goldent Dust ... 5 7 10 Douche 5 7 8 Brown Stout a 7 8 Turcus . 5 7 6 Under the Cloud ... 4 7 2 Edinburgh ... 3 7 2 BATH AND SOMERSET MEETING. Age st lb Confederate 6 7 1 Veluti 4 7 1 Jeannette 4 6 13 Jevington ... 3 6 6 Verdant ... 3 6 4 Jack Jukes ... 3 6 4 Lord Conyngham... 3 6 2 Dr. Swishtail ... 3 5 12 Kildare ... 3 5 10 Duenna, 3 5 7 TUESDAY, May 23. The County Member's Plate (handicap) of 50 sm. One Age st. lb. Stockinger 6 1 12 0 verstone 5 8 8 Heurlys . 6 8 0 Warminster ... 6 8 0 Golden Dust ... 5 7 10 Eidolon ... a 7 8 Pelios ... 4 7 8 Canzonette ... 5 7 4 Veluti ... 4 7 4 Raglan ... ... 5 7 2 Eleanor ... 5 7 0 Lady Williams ... 4 7 0 Norma 5 7 0 Iduma ... 4 6 10 Chicot the Jester... 4 6 10 The Dryham Park Handicap Age st. lb. Guardsman ... 4 6 10 John Davis ... 4 6 10 Trapeze ... 3 6 4 The Swift... 3 6 4 Irish Mail... ... 3 6 0 C by Tadmor, out of Miss Selhin ... 3 6 0 Cramp ... ... 3 512 My Cob ... ... 3 5 12 Guildhall ... ... 3 5 12 Princess Dagmar... 3 5 7 Seven and A Half 3 5 7 The Eland._ ... 3 5 7 BOW Bell ... ... 3 5 7 of 100 sovs. About a mile half. and Age st.lb. Age st.lb. Accident ... 5 8 12 Chicot the Jester 4 7 0 Prince Plausible a 8 7 John Davis ... 4 7 0 Warminster ... 6 8 0 Little Goy ... 4 612 Heurly s 6 8 0 Harcourt 4 6 8 Tippler 5 8 0 The Count ... 4 6 8 Greenland ... 4 7 12 The Swift 3 6 6 Raglan (in.7lb ex.) 5 7 11 Jack Jukes ... 3 6 4 Change ... 5 710 Threadbare ... 3 6 4 Golden Dust ... 5 710 Irish Mail ... 3 6 2 Canzonette ... 5 7 7My Cob ... ... 3 6 2 Balham a 7 7 Redmire ... 3 6 2 Bradamante ... 4 7 5 Miss Sellon colt 3 6 2 Veluti ... 4 7 5 Jassy ... ... 3 6 0 Teddy 4 7 4 Princess Dagmar 3 5 12 The Drake ... 4 7 4 Godinersham ... 3 512 Eleanor ... ... 5 7 2 Seven and a Half 3 5 7 The Bath Handicap of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Age st lb Age st lb Tippler ... ... 5 813 C by Trumpeter, out Lit, le Stag... ... 48 13 of Miss Bowzer.., 37 4 Muezzin ... 5 8 8 Menace ... 4 7 2 Diomed 4 8 7 Fby Voltigeur, out Raglan (in. 51b ex.) 5 8 6 of Hersey 4 7 0 Donnybrook ... 5 8 5 Jack Jukes ... 3 6 9 Soapstone ... 5 8 5 Filbert ... 3 6 9 Onesander 58 5 Imogene ... ... 3 6 8 Maurice ... 6 8 4 Gomera ••• 3 6 8 Black Rock ... 4 8 8 Jezabel ... 3 6 8 Minstrel ... ... 48 1 Godmersham 3 6 7 Battaglia ... 4 8 0 Orloff ... 3 6 0 Beadle ... ... 4 8 0 Medicis ... 3 510 Guardsman ... 4711 My Cob ... ... 3 5 9 Verbena ... ... 4 7 11 William. the Fourth 3 5 9 Tattoo ... ... a 7 8 Wade ... ... 3 5 9 Missionary ... 3 7 8 Sentinel ... ... 3 5 7 Pelios ... 4. 7 7 Lady Rollo ... 3 5 7 Mountain Flower... 5 7 4 Duenna ... 3 5 7 The above weights were published May 17, at six p.m. NEW ZEALAND. .Further papers relating to the affairs of New Zea land, presented to Parliament by command of her Majesty, have been printed. The papers consist of a number of despatches from New Zealand in regard to the action at Nukumaru, and some documents on the proposed formation of the northern New Zealand island into a Crown colony. There are two de spatches by the Colonial Secretary to Sir G. Grey ; one dated April 24, relating to a proposed Settle ments Act, and the other in the following terms : Copy of a despatch from the Right Hon. Ewd. Cardwell, M.P., to Governor Sir G. Grey, K.C.B. : Downing-street, April 26, 1865. Sir,—l have received your despatched noted in the margin, giving an account of the attack made by the rebel natives upon the camp at Nukumaru, and the repulse of that attack by Brigadier-General Waddy and the force under his com mand. I regret that this attack has been the occasion of so considerable a loss as that reported by Brigadier-General Waddy; but trust that the lesson thus given to the rebels will have produced a salutary effect, and will have tended to discourage further efforts on their part. I am under the disadvantage of not having received the report you led me to expect upon the military and financial plans of our advisers ; nor any explanation of the discre pancy between your views and those of General Cameron to which I adverted in my last despatch ; on the contrary, this discrepancy, still unexplained, has now become more appa rent. General Cameron forwards to the Secretary of State for War a copy of a letter addressed to yourself, in which he says : "I would thereby recommend that your Excellency should apply by the first opportunity for a reinforcement of at least 2,000 men, if, in addition to the occupation of the country between Whanganui and the Patea, the road between Tarankai and Whanganui is to be opened, and more land to be confiscated north of the Waitara, which I understand to be the plan of the Colonial Government, approved by your Excellency." Your own despatches, on the contrary, lead me to con clude that the war in Waikato is at an end ; and that the general feeling of the natives is accurately represented by Colonel Greer in the following words;—" The fact is, the eyes of all Maoridom are on Taranaki ; that is the head quarters of their Atu,' or god, and if he cannot drive the Pakehas into the sea there, I think they will give up, as a bad bargain, all over this side of the island." You do not lead me to entertain any doubt that all your measures at and near Taranaki are taken in subordination to the general policy of your present advisers, namely,the earliest possible withdrawal from the colony of the whole of her Majesty's troops. You have already learnt from me, and I wish you to un derstand beyond all possibility of mistake, that if—l use the words addressed by Gen. Cameron to Lord de Grey— "the objects contemplated by the Governor and the Colonial Government" involve a reinforcement of the force now under Gen. Cameron's command, for " the protection by Imperial troops of the different settlements or the occupation of land taken from the rebels," these objects are not approved by her Majesty's Government, and will not be carried on by an imperial force. You are expected to include in the land taken for settlement no greater an extent than you are pre pared to defend with a colonial force, and to undertake no operations of any kind, whether in the formation of roads, the extension of settlements, or otherwise, which will ren der more distant the time at which the troops of her Ma jesty can be withdrawn from the colony. I understand those instructions to be inperfect accordance with the views of your advisers, sincerely entertained and openly professed by them, and formally accepted by the Assembly. They are the instructions which, on the part of her Majesty's Government, I convey to you. If, after this, any extension of settlement shall be adopted in the colony which is beyond the limit of reasonable security, and if • disastrous consequences shall result, it will be evi dent to the colonists that these consequences have flowed from measures adopted by themselves, with ample warning of the views and intentions of the Home Government, after the fullest expression on their own part of their con currence in these views and intentions, and after the allowance of a sufficient latitude in point of time to render the withdrawal of the troops safe and right. I request that, in fixing your boundaries and determining upon the measures to be pursued in future, you will bring these observations fully under the consideration of your advisers, and point out to them the serious responsibility which will attach to their decision. It is necessary I should again remind you that the esti mates submitted to the Imperial Parliament have been framed upon the understanding that the arrangement contemplated in the correspondence between this depart ment and the late Colonial Treasurer will be carried into effect as regards the colonial contribution for way troops of her Majesty retained in the colony after the Ist of January, this year ; and that I am expecting to receive the report on this subject, to which I have above referred. The Secretary of State for War will send no reinforce mout to General Cameron, but will repeat the instructions already given for the withdrawal of five regiments, with as little delay as possible consistently with the safe execu tion of my instructions to you. On your part you will con fine your requirements, for the assistance of Gen. Cameron, within the limits which I have prescribed.—l have, &c., (Signed) EDWARD CARDWELL. Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.8., etc., &c.. &c. WRECK OEF LONDON-BRlDGE.—Yesterday, as a barge laden with bricks was descending the river on the ebb tide, the rapidity of the current forced her against one of the piers of London-bridge. The concussion was so violent that her bow was stove in, leaving a large aper ture, through which the water rushed so fast that the pumps were not sufficient to keep her free, and she was run on shore to the Surrey side, to prevent her sinking. • l'A-41r74 Tif Urt ..k%=.114! C I I n ; - HER MAJESTY. WINDSOR CASTLE, May 18. The Queen drove in the grounds yesterday after noon and again this morning, attended by the Dowager Duchess of Athole and the Hon. Emma Lascelles. Their Royal Highnesses Princess Helena and Princess Louise went to Buckingham Palace this morning, attended by Lady Caroline Barrington, the Hon. Emma Lascelles, and the Hon. Mortimer Sackville West. Her Majesty held a Council to-day, at which were present Earl Granville, the Right Hon. Sir George Grey, and tue Right Hon. T. M. Gibson. Previous to the Council Mr. Montague Smith was presented by Sir Geo. Grey, and received the honour of knighthood on being appointed a judge• Mr. Thwaites, chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, was then presented by Sir George Grey, and also received the honour of knighthood. Earl Granville and Sir George Grey had audiences of the Queen. Mr. Helps was clerk of the Council. The Earl of St. Germans arrived at the Castle yesterday, and had the honour of dining with her Majesty. The Prince and Princess of Wales. The Prince of Wales rode on horseback yesterday forenoon, attended by Major Teesdale. The Prince and Princess of Wales took a car riage drive. Their Royal Highnesses went to the Lyceum Theatre in the evening. The Drawing Room. By command of the Queen a Drawing Room was held yesterday at St. James's Palace by her Royal Highness the Princess Helena on behalf of her Majesty. Presentations at this Court are, by the Queen's pleasure, considered as equivalent to presentations made to her Majesty. Her Royal Highness Princess Helena, accompanied by her Royal Highness Princess Louise, attended by her Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting, and escorted by a detachment of Life Guards, arrived at St. James's from Buckingham Palace shortly before two. o'clock, and was received by the Mistress of the Robes and the Great Officers of State of her Ma jesty's Household. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, escorted by a detachment of the Royal Horse Guards, and attended by Earl Spencer, the Hon. Robert Meade, and Major Teesdale, arrived at the Palace from Marlborough House. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge ar rived, attended by Col. the Hon. James Macdonald. Her Royal Highness Princess Mary of Cambridge arrived, attended by Lady Geraldine Somerset and Colonel Home Purves. His Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe' Weimar was present at the Drawing Room. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms was on duty in the State Saloons, under the command of the Lieute nant. The Royal Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty, under the command of Captain Parker Rickford, the Exon in Waiting. Her Royal Highness Princess Helena took her station in front of the Throne, accompanied by th e Prince of Wales, the Princess Louise, and the other members of the Royal family. The Remains of the late Czarewitch. PLYMOUTH, May 18. A grand religious choral service was held to -day, on board the Russian frigate Alexander NewskY , over the remains of the late Czarewitch. The fol lowing persons were present :—Baron Brunnow, the Russian ambassador in England, and suite ; M. de Tiloff, Russian minister at Wurtemberg ; NI. de Berg, the Russian consul-general in London ; Mr. Luscombe, Russian consul here ; the officers of the Russian squadron, and of the accompanying Eng lish and American vessels ; Mr. Norriagton, mayor of Plymouth ; Viscount Templetown, the military commander in this town ; Sir Charles Fremantle, the naval commander, with their staffs, and the prin cipal naval and military officers. Viscountes s Templetown, the mayoress of Plymouth, and several ladies of the above families, also attended. The main deck around the catafalque was suitably fitted up for the occasion. The service was per formed by the Rev. AL Rapaff, the chaplain to the Russian embassy in England, the clergy of the squadron, and the choir. The squadron leaves here to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, accompanied by the screw frigate Liver pool, as far as the Downs. Their Royal Highnesses the Count and Count d' Aquila and suite have arrived at the Clarendon ll° tel from Paris. His Excellency the Prussian Ambassador and the Countess Bernstorff have invited a distinguished con' pany to meet his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge at dinner, on the Ist proximo, at the Prussian Embassy on i Carlton - house-terrace. The countess will have a o° l ' and early party after dinner to meet the royal duke. The Duchess of Somerset and Lady Gwendollne St. Maur have arrived at the First Lord's residence at the Admiralty, from Bulstrode Park, Bucks, for the sea' son. The Earl and Countess Delawarr leave Knowl e Park to-morrow for Buckhurst Park, Sussex. The 31°b , 19 earl and countess come to town early next week for t he season. The Earl of St. Germans, as Lord Steward, wi ll give a full-dress dinner on Wednesday next, i n celebra tion of her Majesty's birthday. The Earl and Countess of Winterton and fara ll i have arrived at 19, Portman-square, for the season. Viscountess Sudley was presented to the Qu ee° at her Majesty's Reception on the 15th inst. Lady Charlotte Fotheringham and family 11 5 1 ,, ° ., arrived at the Alexandra Hotel, Hyde-park-corner, f r°*-- Cannes, France. Mr. and Lady Charlotte Schreiber and the Misses Guest have arrived at Langham House for the season. a The Hon. Stephen Edmond Sp r i ng Rice, son and heir to Lord Monteagle, di e d on th e 9th i ns t., on be ard the steam vessel Tripoli, on his way from the Me di ta ranean. The deceased was in his 51st y ear . He ree rr "; in 1859 the eldest daughter of th e lat e M r . S erge ant Fo r ' Lady Molesworth entertained at dinner last ing his Excellency the Saxon Minister,V iscount and vis a countess Falmouth, Colonel the Hon. Percy Feilding an Lady Louisa Feilding, Viscount and Viscountess 110 11 °; dale, Lord and Lady Cremorne, Viscount and Viscountess Doneraile, Lord William Hay, Mr. and Hon. Mrs. linglii'aciel (of Kinmel), Hon. William Ashley, and Mrs. Ashley, Rolle, and Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Marjoribanks. The Dowager Lady Shelley will no t rece (e visitors at Fulham on Saturdays until after her rete l l. : from the country at the conclusion of the Whits uutl holidays. We understand that a marriage is arrange d , b . e o; tween Lieut.-Colonel Jell Sharp, of the Scots F ug : l Guards, and Miss Lenox, eldest daughter of Mr. Geo, a William Lenox, of Yngs, Augharrad, Glamorganehi re ' ria a va l Portland-place, London, a gentleman well known circles. MARRIAGE OF THE BISHOP COADJUTOR OF - P ---- AO 00 BURGH.—T he picturesque little town of Henley-00-Thel:r, was quite en fete last Tuesday, in consequence of the P l uto . riage, at St. Mary's Church, of Dr. Morrell, Bishop C° e , di sr ia, of Edinburgh (late rector of Henley), to Francena 00, eldest daughter of Mr. Charles Lane, J.P., of Badgere,,,. As early as 9 o'clock the church began to fill, and lonegavia fore the appointed hour the sacred edifice was crewdrsoos every part, and the streets were thronged with F e te d of anxious to see the marriage cortege, which cone's t, a t about a dozen carriages. On the arrival of the P er the church gates a number of children, attired in W The strewed flowers along the pathway of the happy p eir ' t , 3. Right Rev. the Bishop of Oxford, assisted by they oo d Lane, brother to the bride, and theß..mcbee ford, of Kempsford, Gloucestershire, officiated . cho ol were erected, the bells rung out joyous peals, thethesiow. children and paupers were liberally regaled, and bitants generally were on the qui vive. After the 0 111 , 1 00- ing ceremony had concluded the party proceeded t t P , 011 , moor, and the happy pair subsequently start ed for b ° 11 tinent. la s t, whtOd en OF THE PENCE.—In Novemb er the year's accounts of the savings banks of th o row, Kingdom were made up, there were 930,708 clePps_ltonr:ll of whom had more than £2O in the ba nk, and but their quarter of a million of them not more t han 20s, 170'10,0t united deposits amounted to £5,094, 400, a large o l,_ to p, than the deposits in any of our private or joint-dst; except a very few just the largest in the king 0