The Sun. — London, England, 1867-03-27 00:00:00

MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE, - 4> TWELVE O'CLOCK. There has been rather more inquiry in the general discount market, and as the supplies on offer are not quite so abundant the rates charged for the negotiation of first-class short-dated paper range from 21 to 3 per cent. At the Bank of England yesterday there was an influx of £23,000, and 7,000 sovereigns from Paris. The Wimmera has brought about £30,000 in gold from Melbourne. A circular has been issued by the Great Western Railway of Canada, stating that the directors have decided on recommending a dividend for the half year ended Ist January last at the rate of 31 per cent., free of income tax. The Anglo-Italian Bank, as bankers, to the Italian Land Company (Limited), notify that the half-yearly interest due on the Italian State Domain 5 per . Cent. Loan, 1865, on the Ist of April, and also the drawn Bonds (series C) will be paid at the office of the above bank on and after that date. The committee of the Stock Exchange have ap pointed Monday, the tat April, a special settling day in the scrip of the United Danubian Princi palities Eight per Cent. Loan ; the quotation ,6 to be marked." A suspension of some of the small local banks is mentioned in the Natal papers. The Commercial and Agricultural Bank (Limited) has liabilities £45,000 and assets about £116,000, of which about £20,000 are doubtful. The Colonial Bank of Natal (Limited) has, it appears, £30,000 liabilities and assets of £BO,OOO, but how far these latter may be convertible remains to be seen. Other local esta blishments were also in difficulties; for instance, the Marine Insurance Company of Natal, and the Natal Fire Insurance and Trust Company. The liquidators of the London, Italian, and Adria tic Steam Navigation Company (Limited), after paying off, in the month of January last, the whole of the mortgage debenture debt, with interest, have declared a dividend of 103. in the pound on the re maining general debts of the company, payable on Saturday, the 30th inst., or any succeeding Satur day, between eleven and one o'clock, at the offices, 123, Fenchurch-street, London. Atlantic and Great Western Railway Deben tures remain steady at 32k 33k, and the Consoli dated Mortgage Bonds at 24 24k. At a meeting held to-day of the Home and Colo nial Assurance Company (Limited), the report, recommending a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent., was adopted. The other resolutions of the directors were also carried, £1,600 voted to the board, and 100 guineas to the auditors. Two o'CLooc According to Reuter's Telegram from Paris to day, the French Rentes were 68f. 85c, Flat. In the English Stock Market increased buoyancy has prevailed. Consols have improved /, viz., to 91/ 1 for money, and 911 for the account. The New Threes and Reduced Annuities are 891 k; Exchequer Bills for June, 18s. prem. ; India 5 per Cents., 1091 1101; do. Enfaced 5 per Cents., 1031; do. Debentures, 103 ; and do. Bonds, 445. prem. In the Foreign Stock Market there has been very little change of importance. Greek have ad vanced 1, to 15 1 ; Chilian Scrip 1, to 21 11 dis. ; while Turkish 5 per Cents. have declined to 291 30 ; Italian remain at 531 ; Mexican, at 17 1 ; Spanish Passive, at 21k ; Russian Scrip, at 21 i prem. ; and Danubian Scrip, at 11 11 dis. ; Spanish Certificates have risen to 131 14. A moderate amount of business has been trans acted in the Railway Share Market, but prices gene rally continue very depressed. Great Northern A Stock have further declined 11 ; Midland, 1; and North Western, and Metropolitan, each 1 ; while Brighton have recovered about 1. The Foreign and. Colonial lines remain with out any change of importance, Great Luxembourg being dealt in at 101 ; Great Western of Canada at 131 4 ; and East Indian at 107/ 1081. _ _ Bank Shares continue iu limited demand, but generally at steady prices. Bank of Australasia have improved to 65 ; London and County aro at 56/ 57 ; and Union of London at 43 1. American Securities remain dull. The only varia tion is a decline of in in Illinois,to 784 1; Erie Shares are 38} 39 ; and United States 5-20 Bonds, 748 Miscellaneous and Finance Shares are quiet. Anglo-American Telegraph have improved to 16 ; National Discount Company, to 121 ; London Financial remain at 7 ; International Financial, at 2i ; and Viceroy of Egypt Mortgage Loan, at 721 73. DIMING MARKET. WEDNESDAY, Two o'Clock. Business in the Mining Market has continued very inactive, and in a few instances prices show a slight decline, particularly as regards Princo of Wales and Chiverton Moor. Annexed are the current quotations : Bryn Gwiog, —; Chiverton Moor, 6 6}; Chon tales Gold, ——; Clifford Amalgamate, 61 7 ; Cooks' Kit chen, 12 13; Drakowolls, 12s fid 15s; East Basset, 171 20 ; East Caradon, 5 51 ; East Carn Brea, —; East Lovell, 10 101 ; East Russell, 331 ; East Wheal Grenville, 2} 3 ; Great Laxey, 17 18 ; Great North Laxey : 25s 30s ; Great Retallack, ——; Great South Tolgus, —s —d —s ; Great Wheal Vor, 20 21 ; Marks Valley, 41 4 , 1; North Crofty, hi 1; North Roskear, ——; North Treskerby, 21 1 ; Prince of Wales, 55s 0d 5786 d ; Prosper United, —; Providence Mines, 32 34; Rosewall Hill and Ransom° United, 40s Od 45s Od; South Condurrow,— —; South Grenville, s —d ; South llerodsfoot, ——; Tincroft, 15 16 ; West Caradon, —— ; West Chiverton, 60 621 ; West Seton, —; West Prince of Wales, —s —s Od ; Wheal Basset, —; Wheal Buller, ; Wheal Chiverton, 7 7f ; Wheal Grenville, —s Od —s Od ; Wheal Seten, 105 110. BRITISH FUNDS —CLOSING PRICES. GOVERNMENT FUNDS. 3 per Cent. Consols Do. Account, April 10 9ll k B per Cent. Reduced B 9a i i Now 3 per Cent B 9l i k i New 2i per Cent. Jan. 1894 — Do. per Ceut. Jan. 1873 — Annuities, 30 yrs, expire sth Jan, 1880 Do. for 30 yrs, expire sth April, 1885 — Do (Red Sea Telegraph), Aug., 1908 — 3 - .0 Ct., March. 4 V Ct., Juno. Exchequer Bills, £l,OOO, 4 per Ct. —pm I 18 15 pm Do £5OO l, —Pm I Do £lOO & £2OO „ I 18 Bank of England Stock, 6} per Cent ... Shut INDIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Ilidlan S tock, 101 per Cent., Apri11874..: Do. Account Do. 5 per Cent. July, 1880 Do. 4 per Cent., Oct. 1888 Do. Certificates Do. Enlaced Paper 4 per Cent — Do. 5 per Cent., Jan. 1872 Do. 51 per Cent., May 1879 lOB/ Do. Deb., 5 per Cent., Aug. 1873 , 103 Do. Bonds, 5 por Cent., £l,OOO Do. under £1,000 FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. Argentine Republic, 6 per Cent — Austrian Bonds, 5 per Cent, 1859 — Brazilian 5 per Cent — Do. 41 per Cent., 1852-58-60 Do. 1803 Do. 5 per Cent., 1865 Do Account — Do. £lOO Bonds — Buenos Ayres 6 per Cent — Da 2 per Cent. (Deferred 3 per Cent ) C Akin 6 per Cent Do. 4 per Cent Do. 6 per Cent A . Do. „ B Do. „ 1867 Do. „ Scrip, £2O paid 2k -1- dis Colombian, 6 per Cent. Cuba, 6 per Cent. anish 3 per Cent., 1825 D 3. 5 per Cent., 1864 — anubian Principalities, 7 per Gout quador New Consolidated, 1 per Cent — Do., Provisional Land Warrant — • Do Deferred Egyptian 7 per Cent — Do. Second Issue Do. £lOO Bonds Do. Do. 1861 B3l Do. £lOO Bonds B5 41 Do Government Railway Debentures Bli Greek 5 per Cents., 1824-5, ex Coupons 15 f Do. Account Du. Coupons Do. Account G taternala 5 per Cent aiian 5 per Cent 1865 Do, Account Do. Maremmana Railway M xicai 3 per Cent Ditto for Account Do. 1864 — Do 6 per Cent. Anglo-Fronch Montevidean 6 per Cent. .. Moorish Imperial 5 per Cent Now Granada — Do 3 per Con — Do. Deferrod Do Land Warrants (Hectares) Venezuela, 3 per Cent.' — Do. 6 per Cent, 1864 3oi Ditto 1 per Cent. — Dividends on the above payable in London. Italian 3 per Cent. 1851, Ex. 25f. Do. Account s 3i I I I THREE O'CLOCK. Consols, Money 9l} Do. Account 9li SL[AILI MARKETS—This day. - 4* oKOINAILY SHARES ANL) STOCKS. Closing , Business Paid. Price. done. - 79 H 103 110 40 45 4 6 55 63 70 72 101 10d 27 28 5 7 114 116 Iti 122 89 91 4) 41 60 55 20 25 22 26 123 125 71 72 16 17 13 26 115 316 74 90 47 19 120 122 - - P 101 106 112 113 81 83 32 34 14 18 101 103 61 62 93 95 33 35 9 10 ill 115 1 2p 1 tp 70 72 113 115 148 152 43 46 66 68 8 10 03 258 3 4; 431 60a Railways, , Bristol and Caledonian • canibriau Cork and 8and0n...... Corn wall Dublin & Belfast Juno Dun„Pertb, & Ab. June &London, scrip Cart] 1)0. Glasgow & S. Western Great Eastern, Ord. stk.l Do. E. Angl. st. No. 2, Great North of Scotland Great Northern Do. A stock Do. B stock Do. New, is. at 25 pm GtS, and W. of Ireland Gt. Western -Original Do. S. Va). Rail. gua. Do. South Wales Do. W. Mid.—Oxfor Do. Newport • Do. Hereford 'Lancashire & Yorkshir 'London and Blackwal Lon., Brigh., & S Coss Lon., Chat., and Dove Do. Metrop. EX. A. Lou.' & North Wester Lon. Az South Wester Man., Shet., & Lincol Metropolitan.... Do. New Do. Extension Metropolitan District Do. - do. do. Do. and St. John's W'l Midland Do. £9 Share Do, Birmin.. do Derby iid Kent . . . North British Do. Ed., Pth., & Dun. N th. Eastern—Berwick Do. 11.N•E purchase Do. Leeds Do. York Do. Carlisle Do. Stock. & Darling. Do. do. 1860-61 North London Do. do. 1864 5 Do. do. 1866 North Staffordshire N. & S. W. Junction !Scottish Central Scot. N. E , Aber. stocU Do. Scot, Mid. st.)ok Shropshire Union South Devon South Eastern Staines, Wok., & Wok raff Vale Do. C Vale of Neath Waterford & Kilkenny Waterloo & Whiteha West Cornwall BRITISH POSSE SIONS. 100 Atlantic& St. Lawrence all 67 60 Bom.,Baroda, &Cen.ln. 100 100 102 1011 a gu. 5 per cent... 20 Do. le shares lO ad f p 201 Buffalo & Lake Huron all 4 41 10 Do. Preference all 71 81 100 1 Buff.,Brant, &Goderich 6 p.c. 1872-3- luO st Calcutta &S. E., Urn lOO at JI4 e Town & Dock, gu lOO 50 55 .00 Demerara, 7 p.c. per. p all 101 lu3 st East. Bengal, gu., sdo 100 101 IG3 1011 at East Indian, gu. 5 p.o. 100 106 107 108 71 81 74 20 Do. J Extension at Grand Trunk of Canada 100 20 22 18; tl9 100. Do. Equip. Mort, Bon& 1 charge 8 p.o all 85 88 100 Do. let Pref. Bonds all 57 59 100 Do. do deferred all 53 61 100 De. 2d Pref. Bonds., all 52 54 100 Do. do.. deferred 100 Do. 3d Pref. stook all 37 40 100 Do. do. deferred 100 Do. 4th Pref. stook 100 Do. do. deferred it Gt. India Pen. gua. sp.c lOO 105 106 104 90 Vo. Gus. 5 per cent lB 1 1 . SO Do. New gua. sp. o 6 6 1 at Gt. South of India gua. 5 per cent lOO 100 102 at Do. 41 per cent lou 91 93 it Do 2 201 Great Wes. of Canada all 12/ 13 131 1 20/ Do. New ... .. all it 124 100 Do. 6p. o .131.5. pay. 1873 all 88 92 100 Do. 5t do. pay. 1877-8.. all 81 84 10 Indian Branch, limited 2 11 114 at Madras, gua. 8 p.o 100 100 102 it Do. 42 do lOO 92 94 at Do. 4i do lOO 85 90 20 Do. Fifth Extension 5 Melb. Cor. 6p. C. Bnds. 100 50 el. & Hudson's Bay.. all st N. Itl.C'da,6po latpf.ba! 100 82 85 at Scinde . .l 100 97 90 99 it Do. Delhi 20 Do. do it Do. Punj aub R•e, 100 97 98 it Do.lndus St.Flot 100 COLONIAL GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. • British Columbia; 6 per cent., Dec. 31, 1572.... 100 - ean.Gov.6 p.c.Ja.& July 1877-84 Do. 6p. c. Feb. & Aug l,O 98 100 Do. sp. c. Mar. & Sept 100 100 102 Do. sp. c. Jan. & July 100 83 90 861 Do. sp. c. Inscribed sk 100 87 80 Capu G.Hope, 6 p.c. 1873 100 101 104 - Do.Apl. &Oct 1890-1900 100 105 107 Do. do 1880-90 100 104 106 Dp. Jan.&July, 1890-91 100 102 104 Do. 5 per oent. 15 April and 15 Oct., 1900 lOO 01 23 Ceylon, Nov. 1868, 6 p.c 100 101 103 1.)o. 1878, do lOO 106 1,8 Mauritius, 6p. a, 1873, Jan. and July Do. 1878 .. • lOO 163 105 Do. 1882, Mayls, N0v.16 100 103 106 Do. 1895, Feb. & Aug.. 100 105 107 atal goy. 6 per cent.. 100 98 100 - .B.Gov.6p.o.Ja.&July 100 96 98 97 N. S.W. Gov. 5 r0.,1866 100 91 93 Do. 5 p.c. 1871 to 1870 100 Do. 5 p.c. 1888 to 1893 100 85 87 881 7 New Zealand, 6p. cent 100 101 102 Do. 5 per cent.... ... 100 84 86 86 Nova Scotia Gov. Bp. c sterling, 1875 l9O 96 98 97/ Queensland Gov. 6p. c lOO 91 93 go S. Aus.Gov. 6 p,o. 1868-9 100 - -- Do. 1878 & upwards 1(0 106 108 106 Vio,Gov. 6 p.O. a &July 100 - Do. do, April & Oot lOO 107 109 1034 11111T1S1I 1 3 / 4 11N1S. Cam. Consol. Gold, lira. 1 - - Chiverton Clifford Amalgamated 3O 7 9 Devon G. Cons. (Tavist 1 400 410 Drakewalls 2.1.0 1 II East Bassett (Illogan) 291 22 2 East Caradon 2.14.6 5 6 East Carn BrPa 3l 3 3 3 / 4 East Grenville East Gunnislake . 8.3.6 4 East Lovell 3.9.0 9 10 E. W'l Russell (Tavlstk 11.2.6 84 31 Gam.& StAubyn(Gwen. 66 4 5 4 Great L axey, limited all 13 17 Great South Tolgus 0.14.6 -- - Great Wheal Busy 14.9.6 G. Wheal Vor (Helst.th 40 2C 22 Grenville 8.18.0 14 14 Herod's Foot . 8.10.0 32 84 Hingston Downs 5.10.6 21 54 Margaret (Uny Lelant 13.17.6 , 7 9 51 - arke Valley 4.10.6 31 44 4 liwyndy Iron Ore, lim 81 24 lid New Se ton ...... 43 35 45 North Roskear N.Wh'l Bassett(lllogan 4.4.0 - - North Wheal Crotty Prosper United 7.1.6 24 24 Providence (Uny Lelant 10.6.7 26 28 - S. Caradon (St. Cleer) l4 310 330 South Condurrow S.Wheal Fran. (Mogan 18.18.9 Stray Park 35.15.6 31 44 Tin Croft 9 12 14 Vigra and Clogan, lim all - -. West Bassett (Mogan W. Caradon (Liskeard 12 9 11 West Chiverton ll 61 63 West Seton 471 135 145 Wheal Bassett !Mogan 54 65 75 Wheal Buller (Redruth 16 23 25 Wheal Mary Ann (Men. 8 11 13 Wheal Seton Wheal Trelawney (Lis 5.17.0 10 12 ritEFERENOIC SHARES. Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln, 0 per cent., Ditto (Xti , 61 LINES LEASED AT FIXED RENTALS. London and RI:lama11, 81 FOREIGN MINES. Chontales Gold and Silver Mining, 3 BANIS.n. An3, , 10 Austrian, 71 Australasia, 155 British North American, 50 c. hartered ,ter. of India, London, and China, 20 Colonial, 351 lonsolidated Bank, lira., 4 Ditto, new, 3,1 English, Scotch, and Australian Chartered, 17 Imperial Ottoman, lint., 8 Land Mortgage Bank of India. lira., 21 Do. 5 per cent. Debentures, 1861, for :30 you', 62 London Chartered liana of Australia, 22 London and County, 57 01 London Joint Stook, 411 2 40/ 1 London and South African, 121 London and South-Western, lim.. 181 London and 11 estminster, 921 3 2i Midland Bank, lim., 182 National Provincial of England, 1314 vrovincial Banking Corporation, Union of Australia, 401- a Union of London, 43 DOCKS. ondon and St. Katharine, CO MISCELLANEOUS. Anglo-American Telegraph, 10 Atlantic Telegraph, o, 8 per wit., CG} Berlin Water Works, Urn., 12 Ceylon Company, China Steam ship and Labuan Coal Company, Commercial Union, InsuranJe, Credit Fonder of Englatin. lim.. 2} 1 East India Irrigation and Canal, 121 Electric and International Telegraph, 133 E,,glish and Australian Copper 1 Gen. Credit and Discount, nut., 11 Hudson's Bay, 16 Imperial Land Company of Marseilles, lim., International Financial Society, lim., 2i Italian Irrigation (Canal Cavour), Ditto, 6 per cent. Bonds, tedem. 1,70, issued 90, 50 London Financial Association, lim., 7 London General Omnibus Company, lim, 2 3 Madras Irrigation and Canal (guaranteed 5 per cent. by In. than Government), 101 Np.tional Discount company, 12/ Ditto, new, issued at 5 prem.4ll to be paid, 101 Peninsula and Oriental steam, 62 6)4 Ditto, new, Rio de Janeiro City Improvements, 201 Royal Mail Steam, 10i Tele_ raph Construe. and Mainten., lim , Ditto, ditto, 124 I Viceroy of Bgypt, Mortgage, Loan, 722 3 share 20 8t et 100 T.FIE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 27, 1867. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Day. WESTMINSTER. THE MARQUIS TOWNSHEND AND THE BEGGARS. — Susan Clinton, the elder, and Susan Clinton, the younger, were charged with begging. The elder prisoner has been a professional beggar for years, and has been convicted at this court on more than one occasion. The Marquis Townshcnd said he was in West bournc-ttreet,liso, on the previous evening, and saw the elder prisoner sitting down on a door step. He saw a passer-by give her some money, and he went away to get a constable ; when he re turned to give her into custody he found the girl had joined her. He gave her into custody in No vember last, and she was sentenced to 14 days hard labour by Mr. Selfe, and told if she came again she should be severely punished. She was then charged with sending this same girl to beg. Prisoner denied the charge, and said she was afflicted with a bad cold, and sat down to rest. She received no alms. No money was found on either of them. The Marquis said he could produce the person who relieved the prisoner. He lived in Westbourne street. Prisoner was remanded till to-morrow, and the girl sent, to the workhouse. LAMBETII. DARING ROBBERY.—An aged, dirty-looking female, who refused her name and address, was charged, before Mr. Elliott, with stealing a piece of pork, valued at about 2s. Gd. It appeared from the evidence of Mr. Thomas Sergeant, a cheesemonger, carrying on business at Portland-street, Walworth, that on Tuesday even ing he saw the prisoner, who was at the time passing his shop take from out of the window, which was open at the time, the piece of pork produced, and place it under her cloak and walk off with it. He Caught hold of her, but she denied having it, and she was given into custody. Police-constable William Robertson, 48 P, said upon taking the prisoner into the station she at tempted to drop the piece of pork, and on having her searched there was found upon her a piece of mutton and a scrubbing-brush, which she refused to give any account of. Mr. Elliott said it was a very serious case, and sentenced her to one month with hard labour. SPORTING INTELLIt NOE. Mr. E. Brayley's Endsleigb, 5 yrs, 7st (Murray) 0 Lord Westmoreland's Foresight, 3 yrs, Est 131 b (in.slb ex (Kenyon) 0 Baron Rothscl.ild's Jasper, 3 yrs, Est 71b (Peake) 0 Mr. Godding's c, by Rataplan—Amanda, 3 yrs, Est 51b (Butler) 0 Colonel Knox's Armourer ' 3 yrs, Est 41b (T. Sadler) 0 Mr. Merry's f, by Lord of the Isles —Miss Ann, 3 yrs, Gst (Butters) 0 Mr. Crawford's f, by King Tom—Mayonaise, 4yrs, sst 131 b Mr. J. Thomas's Ruse Stock, 3 yr a , s s t 121 b ( car . 6 s t) (Walker 0 Mr. F. Elliott's Leases, 3 yrs, 5 3 t 111 b (G oo d w i n ) 0 Mr.A.lleathcote's Brown Tommy, 3 yrs, sst 11th (White) 0 rapt. King's Defiance, 3 yrs, sst 101 b (Spencer) 0 Mr. T. Parr's Clarice ' 3 yrs, sst 10Ib (Wyatt) Mr. J. Saxon's John Ilalifax, 4 yrs, 6st (Vinell) 0 . _ _ Betting-3 to 1 agst the Mayonaise filly, 6to 1 agst Clarice, 7 to 1 agst Foresight, 100 to 7 each agst Chop stow and Jasper, 100 to 6 agst the Amanda colt, 20 to 1 each agst Ostreger, Broomielaw, and Defiance, 25 to 1 each agst Plutus and Thalia, 33 to 1 agst Aldcroft, 40 to 1 agst Abergeldie, 50 to 1 each agst John Halifax, Fitz-Ivan, and Violent, and 66 to 1 agst any other. The preliminary canters of the 22 competitors were watched with the usual interest. The start was delayed some time by Broomielaw, who displayed his customary temper in walking through the paddock to the starting-post ; but eventually being led to his horses, the flag was at once lowered. Leases, after going a dozen strides, took up the running, followed by John Halifax, Amanda colt, Jasper, and Plutus, in a com pact body. Slightly in the rear of this division came Abergeldie, Fitz-lvan, Clarice, Mayonaise filly, Violent, and the Miss Ann filly; the rear lot comprising Brown Tommy, Broomielaw, Thalia, and Armourer, the last named half-a-dozen lengths behind everything. Little variation occurred in the position cf the leaders for a quarter of a mile, when a change took place, the first to crack being John Halifax, Amanda colt, and Mis Ann filly, their places being taken as thoy descended the hill by Fore sight, Chepstow, Ostreger, Defiance, and Endsleigh. As they approached Tattenham-corner Clarice ran into second place, but she could not maintain her position long, and disappeared from the front rank, followed by Foresight and the Mayonaise filly. Running out at the turn, Leases destroyed whatever chance he possessed ; and Abergeldie next to the rails, with Fitz Ivan in close attendance, had the lead. In the centre of the course were Jasper, Plutue, Violent, and Eudsleigh, almost abreast with Defiance,wide on the right, who now formed the front rank; but these wore shortly reduced by Jasper, Plutus, and Defiance giv ing way. Abergeldie maintained his advantage to the half distance, where Fitz Ivan got on terms with him, but easily shaking off the challenge of the " Irishman " the moment his rider called upon him, he won easily by twe lengths. Violent, after a struggle with Endsleigh, finished third, a length from Fitz Ivan, Endsleigh being a good fourth, several lengths in advance of Ostreger. Chepstow was sixth, Clarice seventh, Mayonaiso filly, Defiance, and Thalia next—the last to pass the post being Foresight, Plutus, and Aldcroft. Broomielaw and Rose Stock pulled up opposite the stand. The Beaufort Stakes of 5 cove each, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts Bst 10Ib, and fillies Bst 71b; the winner, . . with engagements, to be sold for 100 soya ; half a mile. Mr. R. Porter's Spitfire, Bst 71b (Cameron) 1 Mr. Bigg nd Purveyor, Bst 101 b (Martin) 2 Mr. Paowick's Hue and Cry, Bst 71b ('l'. French) 3 Duko of Newcastle's Osprey, Bst 101 b (A. Edwards) 0 Mr. Pryor's Haymarket, Bst 71b ... . (Loates) 0 Mr. Hodgman's f, by Vedette—Alice Bray, Bst 71b(Parry) 0 Mr. Ten Broeck's Chantilly, Bit 101 b (Fordham) 0 Mr. England's Sultana, Bst 71b (Carroll) 0 Mr. Golding's c, by Paul Clifford, Magnum, or the Cure —Rebecca, Bst 101 b (Huxtable) 0 Mr. J. Nightingall's f, by Marionette—Adamant, Bst 71b (Owner) 0 Betting-9 to 4 agst Chantilly, sto 2 agst 100 to 15 agst the Alice Bray filly, and 10 to 1 each agst Spitfire, Osprey, and Sultana. Ono or two breaks-away occurred before the flag fell for the actual start, Spitfire, in the centre of the course, got away in front, followed on the right by Osprey and Adamant filly on the lower ground, but before two furlongs had been traversed the last named dropped into the rear, and Osprey was headed by Purveyor, with whom was Hue and Cry. Spitfire, however, was never headed, and won easily by half a length from Pur veyor. Hue and Cry was a good third, Sultana was fourth, the Alice Bray filly fifth, Haymarket sixth, Chan tilly seventh, Osprey next, while several lengths off were the Rebecca colt and the Adamant filly pulling up on the post. Mr. Pryor claimed Purveyor and Mr. Ten Brooch Spitfire. The United Railway Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 added; two year olds 6st 51b, three Bst 51b, four 9st 61b, five, six, and aged 9st 81b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs; if entered for 50 sovs allowed 41b, 40 71b ; half a mile. Mr. Ten Broeck's Paris, by Mildew--Daisy, 6 yrs, 9st 51b (£80) (Storr) 1 Mr. Nightingall's Alarmist, 2 yrs, sst 12st (x4O) (Wyatt) 2 Mr. T. Stevens's Sunnyside, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b (£4O) (P a y ne ) 3 Mr. Brigg nd Dinah, 2 yrs, 9st 51b (£80) (Pordham) 0 Capt. Machell's Bessie, 5 yrs, Bstl2lb (.£4l) (Custance) 0 Mr. Heathcote's Her Ladyship, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (£4O) (Gibson) 0 Mr. Godding's Shrapnell, 5 yrs, 9st 11b (.£4o).....(Parry) 0 Mr. Partner's Newnham, 4 yrs, Bst 131 b (£4o)...(Martin) Betting-5 to 2 agst Paris, 7to 2 agst Alarmist, 4to - 1 agst Sunnysido, and 100 to 15 agst Bossie. After a slight delay at the post, Alarmist got away in front and cut out the work with a clear lead of Shrapnel and Paris, Sunny side, in the centre of the course, heading the remainder, who were whipped in by Dinah. About 100 yards from the commencement of the stand enclosure Sunnyside and Paris headed Alarmist, but Mr. Stevens's filly was passed by Alarmist at the commencement of the enclosure ; fail ing, however, to reach Paris ho was defeated by half a length. Sunnyside was a good third ; Bossie fourth, Dinah fifth, Her Ladyship sixth, Newnham next, and Shrapnel last. An objection was lodged against the winner for crossing Alarmist, but it was overruled. The Heathcote Plato of 140 Boys (Handicap); winners of any race (matches excepted) after March 15 (at 10 a.m.) 51b extra ; New T.Y.C. (three-quarters of a mile). Captain Christie's Jeanie Deans, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (Cameron) 1 Mr. Porter's The Skipper, 3 yrs, Est 131 b (Mordant) 2 Lord Vivian's Tumbler, 3 yrs, Est 71b (inc 51b extra) (Butler) 3 Lord Bateman's Queen of Trumps, aged, 9st 61b . (Gnmshaw; Mr. Palmer's Exceller, 5 yrs, Bst 91b (He ar tfi e ld' Major Fridoliu's Mathilde, 5 yrs, Bst 91b (C. Pratt' Lord Westmorland's Indian Star, 4 yrs, 7st 71b (Kenyon, Sir F. Johnstone's Vixen, 5 yrs, 7st 91b (P arr y , Mr. Hodgkinson's Dayrell, 5 yrs, 7st 61b (H. Covey: Mr. Railford's Hopleaf, 4 yrs, 7st (Pryor; Mr. S. Thellusson's Thermometer, 3 yrs, Ist ..(liiilick . Mr. C. Head's Marquis of Worcester, 3 yrs, Gst 131 b _ (Taint' Mr. Lamert's c by Rata')lan—Carlotta, 3 yrs, Gst 21b (Goodwin) 0 Mr. J. Nightingall's Ammunition, 3 yrs, sst 91b (Wyatt) 0 Mr. lleathcote's Diamond, 3 yrs, Est 81b (Spencer) 0 Duke of Newcastle's Novice, by Stockwell—.Nina, 3 yrs, 6st 51b (Milne) 0 Mr. Saxon's General Sherman, 3 yrs, sst 101 b (Vinell) 0 Betting-3 to 1 agst The Skipper, sto 1 agst Jeanie Deans, 100 to 15 agst Indian Star, and 100 to 7 each agst Exceller and Tumbler. Ammunition jumped the chains in ono of the breaks-away, and throwing Wyatt bolted, and was not caught in time for the start. Eventually the flag fell to an average start, the ever-green Queen of Trumps making the running, attended by Tumbler, In dian Star, and Novice ; Jeanie Deans heading the others. This order was maintained until rounding Tattenham corner, when Lord Bateman's mare was in difficulties, and Indian Star took a slight lead of Tumbler ; close up with whom were Jeanie Deans and The Skipper. At the com mencement of the stand enclosure Cameron sent Jeanie Deans to the front, and won a good race by half a length from The Skipper, who headed Tumbler about 50 yards from the chair. Three-quarters of a length separated se cond and third, Indian Star was fourth, Vixen, Novice, and Exceller next, and General Sherman and Queen of Trumps last. SALE OF BLOOD STOCK AT TATTERSALL'S ON MONDAY LAST. BLOOD STOCK, BRED AT WILLESDEN PADDOCKS. Gs. Black mare (5 yrs), by Ellington out of Lady Joan (Mr. Normington) 17 Bay filly (4 yrs), own sister to the abovo...(Mr. Hogg) 17 Bay filly (4 yrs), by Cambondo out of Savannah (Mr. Durrant) 12 Brown colt (2 yrs), by Ellington out of Harling (Mr. J. Hall) 10 Brown filly (2 yrs), by Ellington out of Osprey (Mr. Hogg) 2;-; Knight of Ellerslie, bl h (7 yrs), by Ellington out of Tho Duchess of Lorraine (Mr. N. Mason) 12 Chesnut colt (2 yrs), by the Marionette out of Tho Duchess of Lorraine (Mr. J. Hall) 12 Venus, bf, by King Torn out of Adrasta (Mr. J. Hall 25 Haddock, ch h(8 yrs), by Fitz-Gladiator (Mr. Mason 22 Ashridge, by Lambton out of Blanche (Mr. Mayhew 8 Perfume, b g (6 yrs), by Wild Payroll out of Verbena (Mr. Grove) 26 Bay mare, by Orleans (Mr. Smith) 31 STEEPLECIIAst 11011SEs. Pantomime (7 yrs) (Mr. Clark) 80 The Falcon (G yrs), by Lord Fauconberg (Lord liowtb) 82 Clarina (5 yrs), by Claret out of Woodman's dam (Mr. Clark) 52 The announced performance of lianders " St. Cecilia" at the Athenee has been postponed on account of the indisposition of the principal artist. Somehow or other it generally happens so iu France when ilandel's music is concerned.—Musical Standard. LONDON COFFEE AND EATING-HOUSE KEEPERS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.—TLO 30th Anniversary dinner will take place on Monday, April 15, at St. James's Regent-street, when Capt. Grosvenor, M.P., will preside. HER MAJESTY'S NEWLY-COMPLETED WORK. — The Guardian is in a position to state that the work which her Majesty has been for some time reported to be en gaged in writing is not merely in a forward state, but is actually printed, stitched, bound, and at least a fortnight ago was distributed among her own personal friends and thoso of the late Prince Consort. An amusing illustration of the force of correct emphasis is furnished in the following distich, by a re viewer in the Athenwunt : Do you like pork If not, you shall have mutton. Do you like pork ? If not, you are no glutton. Do you like pork ? 1 did not ask your brother. Do you like pork? Pray say without more bother. THIRD EDITION. SUN OFFICE, 7 o'CLocE. SPORTING INTEL LIGENCE.—This Day. EPSOM RACES —Tills DAY. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. SPRING CUP. The. Epsom Spring Cup (Efaudicap)of 100 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, for all ages; any winner after the publication of the weights 51b extra; the forfeits to be equally divided between the second and third; one mile. Pinchbeck Annie Laurie 2 Mid wife Twelve ran. TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKES. The New Two Year Old Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for two year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; the owner of the second to receive 25 soya out of the stakes ; the winner of the Two Year Old Stakes on the first day 51b extra ; all other winners of plates and stakes 31b, if twice 71b extra (extreme penalty); T.Y.C. (three quarters of a mile) ; 32 subs. Suffolk 1 Cork Jacket Songeur Eleven ran. METROPOLITAN STAKES. The Great Metropolitan Stakes (Handicap) of 22 sovs each, 15ft, and only 5 if declared, with 200 added ; the second to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes ; winners of any handicap with public money added after the publication of the weights (Jan. 23, at six. p.m.) 51b, of any two, handicaps or of the City and Surburban 101 b extra; Groat Metropolitan Stakes Course (two miles and a quarter, to start at" the Winning Chair) ; 82 subs, 28 of whom pay 5 soya each. Endaleigh Jezabel 2 Lord of the Dales .. 3 Nineteen ran. DURDANS STAKES. The Durdans Stakes of 5 soya each, with 100 added ; for two year olds 6st 51b, three Bst 51b, four 9st 61b, five, six, and aged, 9st 81b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; the winner to be sold f0r . 150 soya, if for 100 allowed 41b 50 71b; half a mile. Paris Lictor Wings of a Dove filly Eleven ran. THAMES. ANINVETERATE SMUGGLER.--Auguste Anderson, a Swede, the carpenter of the English steamship Mary, trading between London and Gothenburg'', was charged with smuggling 6lbs. of foreign manu factured tobacco. The prisoner was convicted yesterday and fined 40s. for smuggling Blbs. of tobacco found on his person as he was leaving the ship. He paid the fine some hours afterwards and returned to the ship, where he was again arrested for having Gibs. of tobacco which had not paid duty or been re ported to the Customs' officers in his berth. The prisoner admitted the tobacco was his property. It was part of 141bs. he had brought from Sweden, and he had no more, and would not transgress any more. He was now fined the treble vahle and duty on the tobacco, 11s. 6d., which he paid, andleft the court smiling. HORRIBLE ASSAULT ON A WIFE. —Thomas Cross, a labourer about 45 years of age, was charged with beating his wife, Ann, whose head was bandaged, and her hands and her clothes covered with blood. The deplorable condition of the woman excited great commisseration. Her brutal husband had frequently ill-used her, but never so badly h he did last night. He then ill-used her without any pro vocation. After beating her with his fists over the head, face, and bosom, he pulled off his boot and beat , her with that until she was insensible. He seized her by the hair of the head with one hand and held her down while he beat her with his boot. Henry Lewis, No. 403 K, was called to the house, No. 9, York-place, Stepney, last night, and found the complainant bleeding profusely from a wound on the head and another on the forehead. Ile took the prisoner into custody, and procured the services of Mr. James Horton, divisional surgeon of police, who dressed her wounds. The prisoner, in defence, said ho asked for his supper when he came home. It was not ready, and upon asking the reason she made him a coarse answer. She had often done so before. The complainant denied the assertion of her hus band. She did not use any coarse language. Mr. Paget hoped no woman with any preten sions to decency would use such language as that attributed to the complainant. He asked if Mr. Horton was in attendance. Lewis—No, sir, he is not. Mr. Paget—l will not dispose of this case until Mr. Horton is here. The prisoner was then remanded. MARKETS.—This day. MARK-LANE. There was a poor show of English wheat hero to-day, and most of the samples camp to hand in but middling condition. For all kinds the demand was in a sluggish state, at prices about equal to Monday. The fresh imports of foreign wheat have exceeded 9,000 qrs., but the supply was not on the increase. Sales pro gressed slowly ; nevertheless, prices were supported. Floating cargoes of grain produced quite as much money as last week. The quantity of English barley brought forward was only moderate; but 16,670 qrs. of foroign having been reported, the trade was heavy, at barely stationary prices. There was a slow inquiry for malt, at previous rates. The supply was good. Oats moved off steadily, at full quotations. The quan tity brought forward was moderate. Beans and peas were unaltered in value. The flour trade was very quiet. SHIP ARRITALS THIS WEEK. Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour. English and Scotch 560 340 900 150 620 Irish _ Foreign 9,290 17,670 20,010 2,650 sacks brls BOROUGH HOP. There is very little business doing in any kind of hops, and late rates are barely supported. WHITECIIAPEL. Our market is fairly supplied with each kind of meat, which moves off slowly, as follows : Per 81b. by the carcase. Beef 33 2d to 4s 8d I Veal Mutton ..; 3s 4d to 4s 10d I Pork Termination of the Strike on the Brighton Railway. LATEST PARTICULARS THIS DAY. The strike, we may state with certainty, has by this time terminated, the menhaving accepted the pro positions of the directors. The drivers and firemen at Brighton resumed work this morning, and a num ber of others were taken from London thence by the 2 p.m. train to-day. The London men resume work to-morrow, when the trains will run as usual. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. (This Day.) The Market opens with a better feeling. Sales probably 8,000 bales. FLOGGING IN THE ARMY.—The following is a copy of the now clause which Sir John Pakington proposes to insert in the Mutiny Bill instead of Clause 22 :—" Every soldier shall upon enlistment be placed in the first class of the army, and no soldier in such class shall, in time of peace, be sentenced to the corporal punishment of flogging; every soldier in the first class shall, for the commission of certain offences, to be specified from time to time in the Articles of "Was, be degraded to the second class of the army and every soldier in the second class shall be liable to be sentenced by court-martial to corporal punishment not ex ceeding 50 lashes for the following offence; viz., mutiny, aggravated insubordination, or disgraceful conduct of an indecent kind; every soldier, when serving with a mili tary force in the field or on board ship, shall be liable to a like punishment by court-martial for any of the offences before enumerated, or for desertion, drunkenness on duty or on the line of march, misbehaviour, or neglect of duty." The screw steam storeship Industry, Staff-Com. E. Youel, left Plymouth on Monday for MCCUSiOII and Rio Janeiro. EPSOM SPRING MEETING.-TUESDAY. Although the first reunion on Epsom Downs took place somewhat earlier than usual, and despite that it preceded the Northampton Meeting, the opening day was singularly fortunate, as the weather underwent a marked change i❑ the very nick of time. Since last Spring, it is worthy of note, the programme has been thoroughly revised, and in lieu of £7OO being given as added money to the two days, the amount from the funds has been increased to some thing like £1,500. Not the least popular feature of the renovation is the substitution of popular names for those of plates and sweepstakes; and a most judicious alteration has been effected in the amalgamation of the two Railway Stakes, the £5O added by the London and Brighton Com pany ha', ing been added to a similar sum given by the South Western Company, and the race has been appropriately de nominated the United Railway Stakes. Two new races have also been established,and one of them especially (the Prince of Wales Handicap) is ore long likely to become exceedingly popular with owners of horses. This liberality is worthy of the management, and cannot fail to obtain the support it deserves. In consequence of an intimation given in the morning papers that the engine-drivers and firemen on the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway had struck work, and actually turned out on account of their demands not having been acceded to on the part of the directors of the company, but few people went to the London-bridge terminus for transit to Epsom. The few that did go were told that no special trains could be run, and indeed no time could be guaranteed for the ordinary ones. This state of affairs led to an immense pressure upon the resources of the South-Western Railway Company, and, notwithstand ing the short time allowed to prepare extra carriages, the arrangements proved quite adequate to the requirements of the public, and no accident attended any of the numerous lengthy and heavily-freighted trains, which were run as soon as filled. The morning opened beautifully fine and spring-like, the sun shining out with power and brilliancy towards noon. The downs wore early thronged, and the galloping of the competitors in the " City and Sub." and the race of the morrow wore eagerly scanned. As the day wore on, and by the time the racing commenced, there was an immense assemblage, including all the leading patrons of the national sport. The Prince of Wales arrived soon after the decision of the first race on the card, and re mained till after the City and Suburban had been run, when his royal highness left by ordinary train on the South-Western Railway. -The card for to-day was a very heavy one, comprising as it did no fewer than seven races, including the City and Suburban Handicap. Sport com menced punctually at half-past one o'clock with the Trial Stakes, which induced a field of eight to go to the post, and of these Moulsey, on the strength of a recent trial at home, in which the old son of Teddington was said to have acquitted himself satisfactorily, was made a warm favou rite, leaving off at 2to 1. The result confirmed the judgment of " the talent," as Moulsey won in a canter by 15 lengths. Eighteen of the 31 coloured for the Stamford Plate went to the post, and Qui Vivo was made the favourite, but the issue was in favour of Lord Vivian's Tumbler, who was hacked at 100 to 8. Thirteen contested the Two-year-old Stakes. Ninny, on the strength of her spring form, notwithstanding the defeat of her stable com panion, Nike, being installed first favoUrite at 7 to 4, while the winner, Grimston, in The Rake's stable, was backed ,at 4to 1. Mr. Pryor's colt made all the running, and won easily by a couple of lengths, his victory adding to the list of friends of The Rake. Grimston was purchased at the Hampton Court sale in June for 420 guineas. For the event of the day the telegraph board showed 22 runners, the principal absentees being Longdown, Mount Palatine, Overture, Conundrum, Little Rover, Mrs. Allen, and Ves pasian. But little speculation took place during the fore noon, and as the final quotations are given fully below, it will be sufficient here to say that the "thrown in " Ma yonaise filly finished first favourite at 3 to 1, and next in the quotations came Clarice and Foresight. Although Lord Westmorland made no declaration, when it became known that Kenyon would steer Foresight the public rushed on the Liverpool Spring Cup winner, believing him to be the champion of the "green and silver braid." The race is fully described below, and the winner turned up in Abergeldie, one of the 40 to 1 division, and little fancied by his owner or the pubiic. He was piloted by young Huxtable, who, it will be remembered, rode Actma in the Cambridgeshire. The Mayonaise filly cut up badly, as did also Foresight and Defiance, but Jasper ran very for midably for a certain distance, and Ostreger, with all his weight was fifth, while Broomielaw, who displayed his usual temper was almost last throughout. The remainder of the racing is fully described below:— The Trial Stakes of 100 soya, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 soya each ; three year olds 7st 11b, four Bst 71b, five Bst 131 b, six and aged Oat ; mares and geldings allowed'3lb ; the winner fob 3 sold for 500 sous ; if entered for 200 sovs allowed 51b; if entered not to be sold 91b extra; ono mile. Lord Bateman's Moulsoy, by Teddington—Sabra, 6 yrs, 9st 91b (not to be sold) (Grimshaw) 1 Duke of Hamilton's Wild Agnes, 5 yrs, 9st 51b (not to be sold) (A. Edwards) 2 Mr. Palmer' Excell.r, s,yrs, Bst 131 b (.£500) (Huartfield) 3 Sir F. Johnstone's Historian, 6 yrs, 9st 91b (not to be sold) (Parry) 0 Mr. H. Coventry's Panacea, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b (car Bst 11b) (£200) (Fordham) Lord Westmorland's Timolaus, 3 yrs, 7st 111 b (not to be sold) Mr. Dennett's Langham, 4 yrs, Bst 21b (£2oo)...(Morris) 0 Mr. Astley's Overture, aged, 9st 51b (not to be sold) (T. Challoner) 0 —••- - Betting-2 to 1 agst Moulsey, 4to 1 agst Langham, sto 1 agst Wild Agnes, 100 to 15 agst Timolaus, and 10 to 1 agst Panacea. Immediately after starting Moulsey took up the running, followed by Wild Agnes. Langham, and Exceller, until rounding Tattenham-corner, when Wild Agnes took a slight lead, but Moulsey, when fairly in the straight, again went in the front, and won, pulling double, by 15 lengths. Exceller, who headed Wild Agnes at the distance, but, finding pursuit hopeless, was eased, and finished a bad third. Historian was fourth, Overture, close up, fifth, Panacea sixth, and Langham last. The Stamford Plate of 100 sovs (Handicap) ; winners of any race after March 15 (at ten a.m.) 51b extra; half a mile. Lord Vivian's Tumbler, by Commotion or Defender— Golconda, 3 yrs, Est 71b (Butler) 1 Mr. J. Nightingall's Ammunition, 3 yrs, sst 111 b (Wyatt) 2 Duke of Newcastle's Nike, 3 yrs, Bst 21b...(A. Edwards) 3 Mr, Pryor's Qui Viva, 4 yrs, Bst 71b (Boate 0 Lord Westmorland's Icicle, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b (Kenyon) 0 Mr. Porter's British Tar, 4 yrs, ist 51b (Mordan 0 Mr. B. Ledger's Bay Leaf, 4 yrs, 7st 41b (II. Covey) 0 Mr. Brewer's Deceiver 4 yrs, 7st 31b (Cameron) 0 Mr. F. Mitchell's La Vuta, 4 yrs, 7st llb (G. Walker) 0 Mr. Fuller's Marshal Ney, 4 yrs, Est 121 b (Murray) 0 Mr. Merry's Gaily, b y L or d o f t h e I s l es—Cather i ne Hayes, 3 yrs, 7st ( Butters ) 0 Count Batthyany' s li us i n Urbe, 3 yrs Mr. A. H. Sumner's Sir G u y, 4 y rs 6st' Est 101 b (Peake) 0 91b (Killick) 0 Mr. Carew's Prima D onna, 3 yrs, yrs, 91b (Goodwin) 0 Mr. Ilodgman's Variation 3 yrs 6st 31b (Quince) 0 Mr. H. Hayne's Quirina, 4 yrs, 7st 31b (Hibberd) 0 Mr. T. Hughes's Tina, 4 yrs, Est 101 b (G. Sopp) 0 Lord Bateman's Queen of Trumps, aged, Oat 61b (J. Grimshavt) 0 Betting-4 to 1 agst Qui Viva, 6to 1 agst Icicle, 7to 1 agst Deceiver, 8 to 1 agst th e C a th er i ne H a y e s filly, and 100 to 8 agst Tumbl er . A somew h a t s t r a gg lin g start w as effected, Queen of Trumps, having her head turned the wrong way, being left at the post. Qui Viva was first off, having a load of Tumbler, Deceiver, and Ammunition on the far side, while Nike, Sir Guy, and British Tar headed the others. At the commencement of the stand enclosure Qui Vivo gave way, leaving Tumbler with a slight lead of Ammunition and Nike, Lord Vivian's colt winning after a good race by half a length from Ammuni tion, who defeated Nike a similar distance for second place. Qui Vive, close up, was fourth, Deceiver being well up with him next. At an interval of a couple of lengths-came Bus in Urbe, Variation, and the Catherine Hayes filly, these being succeeded by Prima Donna, the last four consisting of Quirina, La Muta, Icicle, and Bay Leaf. The Two Year Old Stakes of 10 sous each, with 100 added; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; the second to re ceive 25 sovs out of the stakes ; half a mile ; GO subs. Mr. Pryor's Grimston, by St. Albans—Theodora, Bst 10Ib . _ (Loates: Sir L. Newman's Foriet King, Bst 101 b (Fordlaanf Colonel Pearson's Hatchmeut, Bst 71b (T. Challoner' Captain Cooper's Gloire de Dijcn, Bst 71b ...(H. Covey: Mr. Fulke's Red Comyn, Bst 101 b (T. French Lord Westmorland's Wings of a Dove tilly, Bst 71b (J. Goater Mr. G. Jones's Janet Bawcliffe, Bst 71b (lleartfield' Mr. England's Mars, Bst 10Ib (Custance Count Lagrange's Sarah, B st 71b (Hibbard` ' Mr. Merry's Cawdor, B st 101 b (G r im s haw: Duke of Newcastle's Ninny, Bst 71b (A. Edwards: Mr. Williams's Thorndyke, Bst 101 b (Sherwood Mr. T. Parr's Cork Jacket, Bst 101 b (Clements, Betting-7 to 4 agst Ninny, 4to 1 agst Grimston, Bto 1 each agst Hatchment and Forest, and 10 to 1 agst any other. At the second attempt an excellent start was effected, but in a few strides Grimston took up the run ning on the lower ground, Forest King and Ninny in the centre, and Cawdor on the extreme right, being tho•rnost prominent of the others, Wings of a Dove filly being last away. After going a quarter of a mile Grimston, Forest King, Hatchment, Ninny, and Mars singled themselves out, but Grimston increasing his lead opposite the stand won easily by two lengths. Forest King, after a rattling finish with Hatchment, obtained the pony for second place by about a neck. Clear of the pair came Ninny fourth, close up with whom was Mars. Janet Rawcliffe, Sarah, Cawdor, and Cork Jacket followed in the order named, the last couple being Thorndyke and the Wings of a Dove filly. The City and Suburban Handicap of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 200 added; winners of any handicap with public money added after Jan. 23 (at six p.m.) 51b, of any two handicaps 101 b extra ; the second to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes ; the last mile and a quarter; 113 subs, 48 of whom pay 5 sovs each. Mr. F. Swindell's Abergeldie, by Trumpeter, dam, by The Hero—Shade, 4 yrs, 7st lib (Huxtable) 1 Mr. H. Temple's Fitz-Ivan, 3 yrs, Est (Peppier) 2 Mr. Hodgman's Violent, 4 yrs, Est 101 b (Mordan) 3 Mr. S. Thellusson's Ostroger, 5 yrs, 9st 71b...(Fordham) 0 Mr. Chaplin's Brownielaw, 5 yrs, 9st 71b (Custance) 0 Count Lagrange's Plutus, 4 yrs,.7st 121 b (Hibberd) 0 Lord Westmoreland's Thalia, 4 yrs, 7st 41b (Scorey) 0 Mr. Graham's Aldcroft, 4 yrs, 7st 21b (G. Sopp) 0 Mr. Graham's Chepstow, 4 yrs, 7st (C. Page) 0 2711111 115 f 124 201 If 93 10i i 1241 SI 41 4 71 2 11 2 161 1161 151 15 4 1201 } 4 } 191 1011 31 113 12 11 i 924 3} WALTON STAKES. The Walton Stakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added ; two year olds 6st 10Ib, three Bst 101 b ; fillies and geld ings allowed 31b ; winners of a sweepstakes amounting to 500 sovs, with 10 subscribers 51b, of all other winners of plates or sweepstakes to the amount of 100 sovs 31b extra ; weights not accumulative ; three year olds which have started three times without winning allowed 51b T.Y.O. ; three quarters of a mile ; 14 subs. Limner 1 Dick T lupin Le Venitien 3 Five ran. PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES. The Prince of Wales's Stakes (a Free Handicap) of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 200 added, for three year olds and upwards ; winners of any race after Jan. 23 (at six p.m.) 31b, of a handicap race lib extra; one mile; 41 subs. • Musician - 1 King Charming 2 Pyrrhic Eleven ran. NOTICE.—CILINOR OF ADDRESS.—JOHN STIRX, late of Beaufort Buildings, Strand, returns his best thanks for the patronage he has received during the past year, and begs to inform his friends that he has removed to 25, Wel lington-street, Strand, London, where commissions will be executed to any amount. Price Lists as usual T. and G. LEE, of the Wheatsheaf, Worship-street, Shoreditch; at Three King-court, Lombard-street; and at Ono S wan-yard, Bishopsgaterstreet. W. HOPKINS and Jolts AMBROSE (member of Tattersall's, Victoria, and othor Clubs) Execute Commissions on all races throughout the year. Address-33, OXENDEK STREET, HAYMARKET. Commissions. JOHN PERCIVAL, Oxford Cigar Stores, 3, Panton-street, Haymarket. Mr. GEORGE WEBB has lists posted on all forthcoming events daily from ten till two at the City Arches ; also in George-yard, and through his agent, Mr. Frank Butler, near Meux's Brewery. Evenings, after 7, at Mr. C. Dur ham's, Freemasons' Arms, Long-acre. IMPERIAL PAIILLA.WENT HOUSE OF COMMONS—Dug DAT. Tho SPEAKER took the chair at twelve o'clock. WATERFORD ELECTION COMMITTEE. At the request of Mr. HUGH ADAIR, leave was given to this committee at its rising to-day to adjourn till Friday on account of melancholy private business of one of the members. TIPPERARY ELECTION COMMITTEE. This committee, consisting of Mr. John Floyer, Lieut.- Colonel Hogg, Mr. Walter Morrison, Mr. Arthur Russell, and Sir Phillip Grey Egerton (chairman), was sworn at the table, and ordered to meet to-morrow. ARTIZANS' AND LABOURERS' DWELLINGS BILL. Mr. M•CULLAGII TORRENS moved the second read ing of this bill, which ho said was similar to the measure introduced last year as it loft the select committee. It might be said that it contained a principle of undue inter ference with Free-trade, but if it was shown that that in terference was not in their case urgently necessary, ho was willing to concede that the bill ought not to be passed. In many cases hardworking men were condemned to inhabit stye; which members of that House would not con demn their horses or dogs to live in. In such cir cumstances, he contended, they could not expect those men to turn to intellectual pursuits ; far less could they restrain them from going round the corner and getting three-pennyworth of paradise from the gin shop. That House was accountable, if having the means within their power, they neglected to use them. The hon. member pro ceeded to give instances of over-crowding, remarking in passing that it was a mockery to tell working men to go to the uountry, because the expense was too great. In a densely populated court, packed as close with human beings as herrings in a barrel, a man caught fever, and his wife and six children were obliged to inhale the impure air. Whyl did the fever make sure work? Because in a house of eight rooms there were livings 7 people. The parish sup plied a coffin ; but what happened then ? the wife and children were thrown upon the rates. This was bad, both on the ground of principle and economy, and wont a great way to meet the objections that this bill would add to the rates. Besides, he had a petition earnestly praying that the bill might be passed from ono of the most heavily rated parishes in the metropolis. He could give hundreds of such examples. The bill had been thoroughly sifted by the select committee, and they considered it a safe measure. It adopted the principle of the act given to Liverpool four years ago, by which the officer of health was enabled to give information when any house was unfit for habitation, and the scope of that act was extended so as to include re building, a power which Liverpool was also desirous of obtaining. Mr. H. J. SELWIN supported the bill, and said that three millions sterling were expanded in relief and chari ties every year in the metropolis; but, however large that sum might be, it was only a relief of the evil after the fact, it was not an attempt to remove it. He quoted from statis tics to show the death-rates of various large towns, and, adverting to the large number of persons in the metropolis who lived in unhealthy habitations, said he should prefer a more elastic system of meeting the difficulty than that proposed by the hon. member for Finsbury. They might, he thought, request the Government to give a guarantee of four per cent. on capital invested in dwellings such as those proposed by the bill, and in that way they would attract a great amount of capital which was at present un invested. On going into committee, if the bill were read a second time, he would ask the sense of the house on this suggestion. Sir J. C. JERVOISE and Mr. GREEN supported the bill. Mr. AYRTON thought it was a misfortune that the bill did not extend to all England, and especially to rural dis tricts, where the squalor of the houses was greater than in the metropolis. But there appeared to bo some misap pi ehonsion as to the bill : it could not deal with over crowding by the provisions which it contained ; it dealt with property no longer fit for human habitation. That was a distinct question from overcrowding. A house might be fit for habitation if it was only occupied by the num ber of people for whom it was designed. But if they put into it four or five times the number, it was quite plain it must be injurious to health : that, however, was a dis tinct question from the condition of the house itself. He had walked into many of the alleys of the metropoli s , and he could assure the house that the structure o f the build ings was rather exaggerated by fanciful and philosophical persons. He believed very few houses were in themselves unfit for habitation if the number of people living in them were not too great. With some alteration in committee he thought the bill should be passed; and especially should they guard against any abuse in the sale of dilapidated houses which had been allowed to fall into disrepair merely that they might :be profitably sold to the parish. The market value at the time of the purchase should only be given, and no compensation should be allowed for com pulsory purchase. After some observations from Mr. POLLARD-URQUHART and Mr. EDMUND POTTER, Mr. HENLEY said the importance of the bill could not be overrated. Mr. Ayrton had well pointed out that it only referred to houses unfit for habitation, and the re marks of several previous speakers wore therefore inap plicable. He was of opinion that tho measure did not go too far, and that it would be productive of beneficial results. Mr. BRUCE, concurring in the remarks of Mr. Ayrton; pointed out that the bill did not give power to build house for the labouring , classes wherever they were wanted• Power was only given to pull down houses after they were judicially condemned as unfit for human habitation, pro vision being at the present time made for erecting suitable dwellings iu their places, if the owner failed to do so. Mr. T. CHAMBERS said that nine-tenths of the mis chief complained of—overcrowding —was nut at all touched by the bill. The evil with which it dealt was, according to the hon. member for Tower Hamlets, of a very limited amount. He was in favour of the measure so far as it re lated to the destruction of fever dens ; but he was afraid that, by giving to local bodies power to effect supposed local improvements, they would put a stop to a philanthro pical spirit for doing good. He hoped the measure would be seriously altered in committee, and if not he should vote against it. - Mr. J. B. SMITH concurred with Mr. Chamber; and objected to the machinery of the bill. Mr. LOCKE, in reply to Mr. Chambers, remarked that the evil of overcrowding was met by the Health Bill of last session, to which the present measure was only a supple ment. Mr. GRAVES referred to what had taken place in Liver tool, and spoke strongly in favour of the bill. Col. SYKES thought some clauses should be introduced in addition to the provisions of the Health of Towns Act. Unless this were done, people would continue to crowd together from motives of economy. Mr. POWELL pointed out several amendments which he hoped would be made in committee. He objected to the clause which provided that in certain cases when a house was taken down no other house should be erected on the same site. Mr. HUGHES understood that a division could be taken on the bill with respect to the rebuilding of houses by the local authories. On that point he believed that the fall ing down of houses in poor districts without erecting other houses in or near the same site, would do more harm then good. It was to be observed that a sufficient time would be allowed to the owner to rebuild if he thought proper; and if he failed to do so, it was only right that the local authorities should have power to step in and make provision for those who had been turned out of their dwellings. Mr..HUBBARD thought the bill would require consi derable alteration before it could be rendered entirely satis factory. Mr. BAZLEY disapproved of the provisions which called upon the local authorities to give effect to it. Mr. WALPOLE thought the houses taken down should be rebuilt, unless they were required for a better purpose. It would become a ma.tter2of the greatest import ance, when the bill was in committee, to frame such clauses as would prevent the landlords pocketing more than the annual marketable value of the property. The clauses with respect to loans and securities would also require considera tion and he suggested to the hon. gentleman (Mr. Torrons) that he should put himself in communication with the Treasury before going into committee. If these matters were properly arranged the bill would then receive his cordial approval. Mr. M'LAREN approved of the bill. Mr. H. LEWIS contended that the bill would throw an additional rate of threepence in the pound on the metro polis, and he thought they should not give their sympathy to one class however deserving it might be. Mr. KINNAIRD was of opinion that the rates were high in consequence of the existence of fever nests, the rooting out of which would effect them in a corresponding degree. The bill was then read a second time without a divi sion. CRIMINAL LAW BILL. The house then went into committee on this bill. Mr. GURNEY moved the insertion of clauses to provide for the allowance of costs and expenses of prosecutors and witnesses in certain cases of misdemeanour, for which no such provision was made. Mr. HUNT thought it important that the misde meanours for which costs wore to be allowed should be stated in the bill. 7- Mr. BARROW objected to the amendment, because by the proposed clauses tho public might be called upon to pay the costs of a prosecution instituted for private and personal motives. Mr. HENLEY thought that the payment of costs in all cases of misdemeanour was going too far. it was opening the door to unlimited expense. He hoped the right hon. gentleman (Mr. R. Gurney) would reconsider his proposal. Mr. AYTON objected to the amendment. After a few words from Mr. R. GURNEY, the amendment was negatived. A discussion arose on another proposed addition to the bill, viz., a proviso to enable magistrates to order the pay ment of the expenses of witnesses called by a prisoner to prove his innocence, provided it was clearly established, but it was eventually withdrawn. The remaining clauses were agreed to and the bill was reported with amendments. SALE OF LAND BY AUCTION BILL. This bill passed through committee pro forma in order that it might be reprinted. FIRE PROTECTION. Mr. M'LAGAN nominated the select committee on Pro tection from Fire as follows :—Mr. Beach, Mr. Agar-Ellis, Mr. Gorst, Lord Richard Grosvenor, Mr. Horsfall, Mr. Kinnaird, Mr. Lanyon, Mr. Leeman, Mr. Lusk, Mr. ll‘Lagan, Mr. Miller, Mr. Read, Mr. Henry B. Sheridan, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Whitmore. :SALE OF LIQUORS ON SUNDAYS BILL. Mr. J. A. SMITH brought in a bill for further regula ting the sale of fermented and distilled liquors on Sunday in England and Wales. It was read!a first time, and fixed for a second reading on the 7th of May. Tho other orders of the day were disposed of, and the house adjourned. Clerical Reading. ' TO TIIE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sir,—•Nothing can be worse than the reading which we have to submit to every Sunday, except the preaching. With the latter I have at present nothing to do, but I earnestly implore you to help us to some improvement in the former. Will you ask those Cambridge gentlemen to reconsider their decision. Our curate, a B.A. of their university, drops his voice at the end of every sentence, lays a false emphasis on all his little words, talks of obtain and forgive, calls her Majesty " Victoriar our Queen," and reads the Lessons in the dreariest monotony, as if he wished to lull ui to repose. Now, if the uni versities aro supposed to send us our clergymen, why don't they give us men that know their busi ness ? Why don't the bishops insist upon it ? AN INDIGNANT CHURCHWOMAN. HEALTH OF LONDON. In the week that ended on Saturday, March 23, the births registered in London and 12 other large towns of the United Kingdom were 4,458 ; the deaths re gistered 3,628. The annual rate of mortality was 31 per 1,000 persons living. In London thebirths of 1,147 boys and 1,077 girls, in all 2,224 children, were registered in the week. In the corresponding weeks of 10 years 1857-66 the average number, corrected for increase of popula tion, is 2,187. The deaths registered in London during the week were 1,731. It was the twelfth week of the year; and the average number of deaths for the week is, with a correction for increase of population, 1,54 G. The deaths in the present return exceed the esti mated number by 185. The mortality in the metropolis was greater last week than in any week since that which ended 26th of January, when 1,880 deaths were recorded ; after that date the temperature rose, and the num bers decreased until the minimum (1,295) was reached in the week which ended the 2d of March. In the following week, owing to colder weather, the deaths were 1,425, and in the week which ended the 16th of March, 1,572. Forty deaths from smallpox were registered last week, 6 in Kensington, 3 in Whitechapel, 2 in Stepney, sin Poplar, 2in Bermondsey, 4 in Lam beth, 3 in Greenwich, and 15 in other districts. Typhus was fatal to 49 persons, 4 of whom died in Kensington, 6 in Pancras, 4 in Clorkenwell, 2 in Shoreditch, 2 in Poplar, 2 in Bermondsey, 5 in Lambeth, 3 in Lewisham, and 21 in other districts. Deaths in the Smallpox and London Fever Hospi tals are referred to the districts from which the patients were brought. Seventy-three children died from whooping-cough, and 24 children and one adult from scarlatina. Eleven deaths occurred from diarrhoea ; 1 from cholera. The deaths from phthisis were 20G, from bron chitis, 271, and from pneumonia 107. A charwoman, aged 58 year aged 48 years ; the so n o f a painrtse; a r,agleaddyl'B maid, 10 years; the daughter and two BOW of a messenger, aged 2 years, 5 years, and 5 months respectively, were found dead on March 11, at 30, Bryanstone-street, Mary lebone, from suffocation by fumes from a fire. Hackney.—At 5, Anderson's-road, Ilomerton, on March 20, a domestic servant, aged 21, years, cho lera (18th to 20th). St. George, Hanover-square, Belgrave.—Near St. George';Hospital, on March 17, a male, aged apparently about 35 years, bronchi tis, accelerated by cold and starvation ; found in a state of intoxication, and died suddenly when being removed by police-constables. Post mortem (in quest). Whitechapel, Mile-end New-town.--At 32, Prince's-street, on March 12, a labourer at a tea warehouse, aged 56 years, found dead ; aneurism of aorta, accelerated by privation and exposure to cold. Post mortem (inquest). Greenwich, East. —ln union workhouse, on March 21, a shoemaker, aged 45 years, destitution. The deaths of four persons who were killed by horses or carriages in the streets were registered : A butcher, aged 38 years, fell from a cart ; died on March 42 in St. George's Hospital. Post mortem (inquest). A carman, aged 67 years, run over by a cart, died on March 12 in St. George's Hospital (inquest). A carter, aged 65 years, thrown from a cart ; died on March 14 in Piccadilly, near St. George's Hospital (inquest). A turner, aged 56 years, run over ; died on Feb. 25, in the German Hospital, Dalstou. ~' "y i• 100 7 100 all 100 100 100 16.134 1