The Sun. — London, England, 1861-07-18 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT, HOUSE OF CONINIONS—YESTERDAY. The SPEAKEtooke chair at twelve o'clock. TE BUSINESS. The Lords' amendments to the following bills were con sidered an d ag reed to :—Bolton Corporation; Brighton, Uckfield, and Tunbridge Wells Railway; Hawick Police and Improvement ; and Stockport, Timperley, and Al trincham Junction Railway Bills. MINES TRESPASSES PREVENTION BILL. Mr. SHERIDAN, in moving the second reading of this bill, said that its object was to prevent the depredations that were frequently committed in miner, by which a great loss was inflicted on mine proprietors. By the present law very little provision was made to meet these injuries, and serious complaints were made in consequence by parties who were unable to obtain redress. The only remedy at present was an application to the Court of Chan cery, which was a very roundabout process, or an action at common law for trespass. Before the commence ment of such action, however, the injury was committed, and very frequently no redress was obtained, as the persons who were the offending parties were frequently men of straw, and in many cases the injury was not discovered until legal remedy was barred by the Statute of Limitation. What he proposed by the bill was, to enable a mine owner, on his making an affidavit before the Judges in Chambers, that he believed an injury had been inflicted on his pro perty, to obtain an order for inspecting the same. The hon. member here read extracts from the evidence of mine inspectors, to show the extent to which those injuries were carried. Mr. PAULL said that, although his name was on the back of the bill, he informed the hon. member who intro duced it that he was opposed to its provisions, as it had not the approval of mine proprietors generally. Mr. CLIVE opposed the bill, which was objectionable because even on suspicion an underground warrant could be obtained before the: injury was ascertained, which took it out of the category of the law relating to injury be tween man and man. To justify the introduction of such a measure, it should be shown that some great public interest was involved, and he advised his hon. friend to withdraw the bill. After a few words from Mr. SHERIDAN, the bill was withdrawn. CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OATH RELIEF BILL. Mr. DENMAN said he was surprised that the Solicitor- General (now the Attorney-General) had opposed this bill, which he believed was in accordance with the liberal principles which had actuate& the present Government. The hon. and learned gentleman mentioned many cases which had come within his own experience which showed that justice had been defeated on account of conscientious objections to taking an oath. Witnesses in such cases were not allowed to give evidence, and were not unfre queutly punished for their refusal. The evidence of such persons would in many cases be more to be relied upon than the evidence of those who readily took the oath, and never thought about it afterwards. The house went into committee on the bill. The various clauses having been agreed to, the bill was reported to the house, and ordered to be read a third time to-morrow. SHERIFFS' COURT (SCOTLAND) (No. 2) BILL. This bill was withdrawn. INDICTABLE OFFENCES (METROPOLITAN DISTRICT) BILL. The consideration of this bill was postponed till this day week. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILL. This bill, as amended, was considered and agreed to. IRREMOVABLE POOR BILL. This bill was read a third time and passed. METROPOLIS LOCAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The house went into committee on this bill. The clauses to 71 inclusive were agreed to. On clause 72, Mr. LOCKE said this was a very important clause, and gave powers to the board of which he did not approve. He alluded to the case of a church at the West-End, wherein a most unjust decision in reference to a projection of a church in the neighbourhood and the pulling down of the chancel, which deprived 200 of the poor inhabitants of a place of worship, Vice-Chancellor Stuart decided that the board was wrong, and an appeal was made to the late Lord Chan cellor, who decided in their favour merely on a point of law. Mr. BRISTOW said that the board were guided in these matters by the advice of their architect. Mr. LOCKE did not consider that explanation satis factory. Sir, G. C. LEWIS said that in his opinion the explana tion given was quite satisfactory, and he would vote for the clause. After some further conversation the committee divided, when there appeared— For the clause Against it 36 Majority The clause was accordingly lost. The remaining clauses were agreed to. SUPPLY. The report of supply was brought up and agreed to. THE TURNPIKE ACT CONTINUANCE BILL. This bill was read a third time and passed. PUBLIC WORKS HARBOUR BILL. This bill was read a third time and passed. The house adjourned at four o'clock. COMMITTEE FOR PRIVILEGES. HOUSE OF LORDS, JULY 17. Their lordships assembled this afternoon at 2 o'clock as a committe3 for privileges to take into consideration the following peerage claim—Lord Itedesdale in the chair. LORD DIINDONALD'S CLAIM. LONDON SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. THE ' (SUN, LONDON; THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 18,1 1851 This was the petition of Thomas Barnes, Earl of Dun. donald, praying her Majesty to admit his succession to the dignities of Earl of Dundonald and Lord Cochrane, of Faw ley and Ochiltrie, in the peerage of Scotland. Mr. Fleming appeared for the petitioner, and the Attor ney-General and the Lord-Advocate watched the case on behalf of the Crown. On the case being called on their Lordships intimated a desire that Mr. Fleming should in the first place address them upon the question whether they could properly take the petition into consideration at all. The petitioner merely sought that they should pass certain evidence establishing his right to the title, without demanding the title, and with out there being any opposition to his assumption of it. He came before them as Earl Dundonald, and enjoying the rights and privileges of an earl, and no person disputed his right. Under these circumstances, could the house take the matter into consideration ? Mr. FLEMING said that, as her Majesty had sent the petition down to their lordships for them to report on, they must hear the evidence in support of it. He contended that there had been many cases in which their lordships had in• (mired simply whether the petitioner was the eldest legiti mate son of his father where there was no claim either for a . .Nerit of su mmons or t o vo t e a t th e e l e ction of representa • case, peers, The learned counsel cited " Lord Gardiner's Waldegrave's case," "Earl Ferrers' case," and ;: rd "Lord B ii tr zt athreore's case" in support of his argument. The ATTO EY-GENEILAL and the LORD-ADVOCATE, in answer to their Lordships, stated that they should not op pose the petition. Lord REDESDALE remarked that the petitioner came be fore the house as Earl D to confirm his title. nndo nald, and yet h e p ra yed them Mr. FLEMING said in the Taal% and D uubovne peerage claims that course had been adopted. The LORD CHANCELLOR said the hous e u reasons and circumstances under which th e -- hearllld the Petition was laid before her Majesty. Mr. FLEMING said his object was to establish that Lord Dundonald was the eldest legitimate son of the late E arl. The marriage of his father and mother was solemnised in Scotland, where marriages were not registered, and Lady Dundonald, who was still living, was thee nly witness who could prove the fact that such marriaghad taken plac e . If her evidence were not taken at once, as she was of great age and in ill health, after her death Lord Dundonald might be unable to prove his legitimacy. Their LORDSHIPS having consented to hear the pe4i tioner's evidence, Sir Charles Pocock was called, and he stated that Lady Dundonald, who was at Boulogne, was too ill to come over to give evidence. Their LORDSHIPS then appointed Mr. Macqueen, Q.C., and the English Consul at Boulogne as commissioners to take her evidence. 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M'Murdo, Colonel Lindsay, the Hon. G. Waldegrave, the Macleod of Macleod, Sir J. Shelley, Sir J. Kirk land, Major Wilkinson, Major Hughes, Capt. Ross, and Major Anson, &c. About 250 sat down to dinner. A guard of honour, furnished by the corps, re ceived the most distinguished arrivals with military honours, and the guests were afterwards marshalled to their seats in Highland fashion, the piper, a favourable specimen of his class, heading the pro cession, and at intervals during the feast he reap peared and circled the board, to the manifest grati fication of the company, although his strains sounded somewhat uncouth to southern ears. Lord Clyde, in common with the majority of those present, wore the " hodden gray" of the London Scottish, but this prevailing shade was relieved at interval service,s not only by the glowing scarlet of the regular but by the varying uniforms of many North British regiments which were creditably represented in the Wimbledon rifle contest. After the usual loyal toasts had been given and acknowledged with the usual cordiality, The CHAIRMAN gave the combined toast of " the Army, the Navy, and the Volunteers." Of the two former services he spoke in terms of the highest eulogium, but of the latt er, he sai d that in presence of Colonel M‘Murdo, the able and popular head of ER (L K a s u K g m h E ter h a a n v l n c g he h e r rs ie .) fty ac. the Volunteer force, he felt like a boy under the eyeThofe his o preceptor. knowledged the compliment paid to his own branch of the service, Colonel M`Munßo responded on behalf of the Volunteers. He said he had if anything under stated on all occasions the amount of the Volunteer force. It would, therefore, be satisfactory to gen tlemen to know that at the present moment the number actually under arms was nearer to 170,000 than 150,000, the number shown by the official re turns in August last. It was no small satisfaction to him as a Scotchmen (cheers) to find that Scot land, in proportion to its population, had given the largest contribution to the national force, and that whereas Englishmen had volunteered at the rate of one in 46 of the population capable of bearing arms, Scotland had contributed at the rate of one in 26. (Hear, hear.) He had seen with pride the calm and determined advance of the London Scottish at Wimbledon, and, with a view of calling out the latent fire which he detected in their ranks, he had ordered the band to play the particular air, which in its effects showed him that the same spirit existed in their corps that enabled his noble and gallant friend to oppose " the thin red line " at Balaklava to the onset of the Russian cavalry. :(Enthusiastic cheering, the whole company simultaneously rising from their seats.) The chairman had referred to the spirit of obedience characteristic of Scotch soldiers. In the Crimea some soldiers of the 42d Regiment, who were in a pet with their colonel for not allowing them to :receive the money, which was more advantageously sent home to their families, complained of " that dour fellow Cameron," al though at the same time they would cheerfully have died for him. He trusted that, whatever temporary discontent the London Scottish might at any time feel with their officers, they wou ld be willing, as he had no doubt would be the case, to go anywhere and do anything under the leadership of that " dour fellow" Elcho. (Cheers.) The CHAIRMAN then gave " The Houses of Parliament," coupling with the toast the names of the Marquis of Breadalbane and Lord Valle tort, M.P. The next toast was " The Health of General Lord Clyde," in proposing which the CHAIRMAN said that it would be superfluous in him to descant upon services extending over a period of half a century. Some days since he had called upon Lord Clyde, and found him suffering under a fever,which he attributed to recent services in India, but to his surprise he was informed that he was "an old friend which had stuck to him since the Walcheren campaign." The career which had begun in dis aster, in 1809, had since been carried on with dis i tinction in all parts of the world—in Spain, in America, in Demerara, in the Crimea, in China, twice in India, and had culminated at the relief of Lucknow and in the pacification of our empire in India. (Cheers.) Lord Clyde, as he had often heard him say, was essentially a soldier of fortune, and owed his high position, not to interest or ad ventitious circumstances, but to his own right arm and to his pluck, energy, and perseverance. In the position to which he had raised himself—so justly a matter of pride to Scotchmen—he had chosen for his motto " Be mindful," and for his supporters two British soldiers, which had been in strumental in raising him to his present pitch of fame. The gallant General had been chosen to save our Indian empire when it was trembling in the balance, and did any one doubt that if danger should threaten nearer home—which might God grant would never happen—Lord Clyde would again be sent for ? (Loud cheers.) It was often matter of reproach to the Scotch, equally with the Irish, that they claimed every distinguished man as belonging to their country; for instance, that they held Sangkelinsin to be no other than Sam Collins, that Garibaldi was but a transposition of Baldy Darrow—(laughter) — and that Schamyl was merely another pronuncia tion of Campbell. (Renewed laughter.) Whatever differences of opinion might exist on these points, no one could deny to Scotchmen the right to claim, and to be proud of, Colin Campbell, the Commander in-Chief in India—(cheers) ; and as a proof of the enthusiasm whieh his name excited might be men tioned the circumstance of some Scottish fishermen off the 'Western Hebrides, in the neighbourhood of St. Kilda, who were overheard singing something which, on inquiry, proved to be a Gallic epic in honour of Lord Clyde. The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm, and with the manifestation of respect peculiarly known as " Highland honours." Lord CLYDE said he felt quite overpowered by the kindness which the company had shown to their humble countryman, a simple soldier, whose great gratification it had been on returning to this coun try to witness the spontaneous and loyal effort in which the people of Great Britain, and particularly the natives of Scotland, had united for the defence of the country. Accustomed as he was to witness the proficiency attained by soldiers practised daily under trained instructors, he had been surprised to find the progress made by Volunteers who could only spare leisure moments from their ordinary avocations. In conversation with the Duke of Cambridge two or three days since, he had learned with satisfaction the efficiency displayed by the different corps at Wimbledon, and he at tached especial importance to their great self-pos session and habit of obedience, as well as to the ab sence of noise with which their movements were eaecuted. He knew by long experience that these were points which were only arrived at by long and close • • attention to drill, and he therefore honoured the m would add the ore hihly the application, and he exhibited. Reh d evotio n , which the Volunteers had knew how valuable youn g been young himself and he which they gave up .Lou a e n g men thought the time be sure, that they would n ot ; but of this they might P laced at any disadvantagen.ot in consequence be in the regards of their sweethearts. (Laughter and cheer s.) Next to love of country, love of corps was the moat powerful im pulse, He had known wonderful results to follow f ro m that feeling; he had taken advantage of it, an d he had known it to elicit acts of in domitable cour rage, which to appreciate properly it would be necessary to have seen. On one occasio n he had given stric t orders that not a m an , from the colonel to the drum -boy, was to fall out of the ranks, assuring them that the wounded would he cared for by others, and, though their dearest comrades and their most valued officers fell beside them, his orders were obeyed ; th e regim ent never fell into _ n confusion, but remained t hrou g hout the day the position which bade defiance to an y assaults of enemy. (Cheers.) That was a resu lt which could , •plin the e only have been obtained by str ict disci corps being exposed to a most damaging fire. e, li hoped that danger might never approach these shores. Should such a day come, he was still strong enough to march in the ranks of the London Scottish as a Volunteer aide-de-camp, though he confessed, Highlander as he was, he should have no objection to mount on horseback. (Laughter and cheers.) It was the fashion to talk of the olden time, but he remembered the boys of 50 years ago, and he was convinced the race had not deteriorated. When the moment of trial came he was persuaded that the same intrepidity, the same fearlessness, and the same unanimity of purpose would be exhibited. Lord Clyde concluded by drinking to " The Health of the Volunteer Force, especially the London Scot tish and th • eir gallant and valued commander, Lord Elcho." Lord ELCID D , who was received on rising 'to re turn thanks with the warmest manifestations, said it 'was but natural that some deficiencies should be exhibited by those who were called on to place themselves in command of corps having never passed through the prel• • unwary grades. He was sensible of his own faults, and would do his best to I correct them during the recess. (Cheers.) He thanked the members of the corps warmly for the zeal, attention, and obedience which they had shown, and stated that those qualities had already begun to bear most gratifying fruits. A year ago his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge gave volunteers some valuable advice about the neces- Oy of attending steadily to drill. They had done so in the interim, and were now in a position to devote increased attention to rifle shooting. Being in the second line at Wimbledon , he had been un able to see how the corps acqu itted itself, but he had heard on all hands the high est praise of their performances, and h e was certain that the courage and discipline which had enab led them to face the gorse bushes without shrinking—(laughter)— would h e reafter teach them to surmount even greater di ffi culties. (Cheers.) ~ Captain Page and the Staff of the London Scottish, with a variety of other toasts followed, and the proceedings were prolonged until an ad vpa . n TG c h e oe d ub h ra o en u yd r , . p o e f r f t o h r e m G e d r e a n a p d l i e e a s r i n G g a a a r n d a s , a pp under rop r i M a t r e . selection of music. STER BANS. BLEDON. precisely as above on the satisfactory:state of the bank and its business, the chairman spoke of the losses which had accrued to the commercial world from the reckless system of credit which had been adopted in times past, and ad _ _ _ . _ verted to the pleasure with which he and they all must look upon the present state of commercial morality of the kingdom, which was apparent, and could not be spoken of in too high terms. If they had been astonished at what he might call the erratic conduct of parties in the reckiess use of credit, and notwithstanding any effects even as to American matters, it might now, he believed, be truly said that the credit of this country was as sound and as good as at any period of its commercial history. (Loud applause.) The chairman concluded by saying that he should be happy to answer any questions any proprietor might think proper to put to him, and to afford him all the satisfaction in his power. (Loud cheers.) Theßev. Mr. ROBINSON proceeded to make some remarks upon the sympathy which had been shown to the Commer cial Bank, but he thought it lost much of its value from no proposition having emanated from their own bank as to more substantial consideration. (Several cries of " Oh, oh," and " No, no," followed, and some slight confusion was the re- Two or three other proprietors essayed to address the meeting, but they were most imperfectly heard; and amidst the good-humoured excitement, The CHAIRMAN, addressing Mr. Robinson, said, " What do you wish ?" Mr. ROBINSON said he understood the chairman that their own bank derived no benefit from the business of the Commercial Bank during the last half-year. But he (Mr. Robinson) wanted to know whether—when they did—they intended to bestow anything on the shareholders of that bank for the value of such business ? The CHAIRMAN said he would answer somewhat after the manner of courts of justice—he would at once say " No," and give his reasons after. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) What he said he would repeat. It was a voluntary act on the part of the Commercial Bank, in the interests of their shareholders and their customers, to obtain assistance. They obtained it, and the matter was embodied in a legal instrument, which was the only document existing between themselves (the London and Westminster Bank) and that bank as their guide as to the transfer of the business. The Commercial Bank had no power to perform an actual trans fer of their business. Their customers were not like serfs in Russia. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) The bank sought help, but it was entirely with the customers of that bank as to the transfer of their business to the London and West minster Bank, or any other. (Hear.) Some of them came here, some of them went elsewhere, just as their interests or their feelings led them. Some came here whose busi ness the directors declined. In short, they took what they thought best. (Hear, hear.) He was told that the gentleman who put the question just now had only one share in this bank—(laughter)—but was a large holder in the Commercial Bank. (More laughter.) Now, he did not for one moment question that gentleman's right to do as he pleased—certainly not as to putting the question he had done. But he must remind him of what the shareholders had saved by obtaining the aid they sought instead of their property being thrust lute the market. (Hear, hear.) He would explain what had been done. On the 18th of Feb ruary this transfer took place ; and for three months the London and Westminster Bank took no interest whatever— which they ought to have done—(hear, hear)—for they had authority to do so. Until the 18th of May, then, they gave up any charge of interest at all. (Hear, hear.) Besides this, they took 18 clerks suitable for the business of the London and Westminster Bank from the staff of the Commercial Bank. They looked for talent combined with seniority in doing so, although they paid great respect to seniority. They had been desirous of doing all they could to show sympathy with those who, from no fault of their own, might have been precipitated on the wide world. (Applause.) All the officers were paid handsomely. A sum of £9,000 had been distributed in various amounts amongst the staff; and this, added to the absence of the interest of which he had spoken, had prevented them from gaining any profit for the first hall•year. After a few further observations, which merely echoed what the chairman had previously stated, The Rev. Mr. ROBINSON was proceeding to speak on the subject again ; but after a short pause, occupied in good-humoured objections, as good •humouredly taken, Mr. WHEELER said he very much approved of the course the directors had adopted, especially as regarded the £9,000 distributed amongst the employes of the Commercial Bank. Indeed, he thought they had anted admirably throughout (Hear, hear.) But, with all respect to them, he must say he did not see the propriety of adding so much more to the reserve fund, especially considering that some years ago it was deemed that £150,000 would be ample for that fund. (Hear, hear.) He thought, instead, that the proprietors had fair claim to something like £2 per share more. He believed the business of the Commercial Bank alone would produce this bank not less than £15,000 a year. He thought, therefore, it would be wise to begin at once and give the proprietors a further division of the profits. If he thought that not one of the directors would be on his side in the view he took of the reserve fund, he should go home much ..ortifioa. (Lau g htor.) SHAREHOLDER said, if he recollected rightly, the re ! serve fund was agreed to be increased to £200,000. The CHAIRMAN said, to £250,000. After a few words from two or three other shareholders on this head, and Mr, DONALDSON having said that he did not look upon the reserve fund as a guarantee fund, but as a fund for equalising dividends, • Mr. HADOW said he thought the directors had acted judiciously in gradually accumulating a reserve fund amounting now to nearly a quarter of a million of money. But. he thought if the bank continued anything like as pros perously as it had done, and the reserve fund increased to £250,000, it might be distributed amongst the proprietors as an increase of capital. (No, no.) After a few words from Mr. Roils in favour of the report being adopted, The CHAIRMAN spoke strongly in support of tho reserve fund, and reminded the proprietors that not long ago ano ther bank had lost no less than £250,000. Large figures these I He could not bnt think the directors had done wisely in doing as they had done in increasing the reserve fund. (Hear, hear.) The only question was, how far would they carry it? It was a subject which had not escaped the attention of the board. He hoped, so far as the present report was concerned, it would not be objected to. (Hear, hear.) Having taken a brief review of the progress of the bank and of the dividends it had paid, the chairman said he hoped the proprietors would not inter fere with what the directors believed were the prudent and conservative views they had taken, and that they would not be found fault with fur not paying more dividend than they had done. (Hear, hear.) He thought the increase of the reserve fund might stand over for future consideration. All he could say was, that the directors were anxious to pay as good dividends as were consistent with the main tenance of the credit of the bank. (Hear, hear.) He would move the adoption of the report. This was duly seconded and unanimously carried. The following resolution was then put :—" That the thanks of the meeting be presented to Mr. William E wings, the general manager, to the managers and secretary, and to the other officers of the bank, for their past services ; and that the special thanks of this meeting be also given to the general manager and the managers for their exertions in connection with the transfer of the business of the Com mercial Bank." Mr. WHEELER seconded the resolution, which was also unanimously carried. Votes of thanks to the chairman and others were also carried, which terminated the proceedings. M.. I VOLUNTEER REVIEW AT WM. The following communication in reference to the late volunteer review at Wimbledon has been for warded to us from the War-office for publica tion : War-office, July 16. The Secretary of State for War is gratified in receiving from the General Commanding-in-Chief the accompanying expression of his royal highness's approval of the manner in which the movements of those corps of volunteers which were reviewed by him on Wimbledon-common on the 13th inst., were performed, and congratulates them on the advanced state of military efficiency which they have attained. THOMAS GEORGE BARING. (Copy.) Horse &nerds, S.W,, 15th July, 1861. His Royal Highness the General_ 'Commanding-in -Chief has much satisfaction in communicating to the Secretary of State for War his appr(Lation of the manner in which the movements of those corps of volunteers which were reviewed by him on Wimbledon-common on Saturday the 13th inst. wore performed ; and in remarking that the several corps concerned had evidently during the past year made great progress in their drill, and attained considerable military efficiency.—By order. (Signed) J. YORKE SCARLETT• PHCENICIAN AN TIQUITIES.—Durin g the past three months considerable progress has been made in ex ploring the ruins of the ancient cities of Phoenicia. In January, 1861, Dr. Gaillardot commenced at Saida, and M. Earnest Renan at Sour, and the operations at these places are now complete, with the exception of the excava tion of the great necropolis at the former place. Remains of the Crusaders were found at both places, but none above ground of the Phoenicians. Gigantic blocks of granite, marking the limits of the ancient port of Sidon, still re main; also on the plain to the east of the site of the old city a subterranean Sidon has been discovered. Here in 1855. the scarcophagus of Eschmanuzar, in the cavern of Apollo, was found. This is the only great inscribed Phoenician sarco phagus hitherto discoverod. Portions of another have been found in :the same place by M. Ronan. Also in the rock caves of Sidon, some of which are anterior to the time of Alexander, sarcophagi of various forms, some of terracotta, ornamented with garlands, have been discovered. Other remains of different epochs have been examined, and por• tions have been brought to Paris. Some of the sculptures, &c., resemble those of Egypt; others those of Nineveh and Persepolis. Among other objects found in the caverns and brought home are many articles of dress and common use, Phomician coins, and a leaden sarcophagus of good workmanship. LONDON AN. The half-yearly meeting of the proprietors was held yes terday at the Bank, in Lothbury—Alderman Salomons, M.P., in the chair. The CHAIRMAN opened the business by observing that he had great pleasure in meeting the proprietors, in order to lay before them what the directors considered a very satisfactory state of affairs. At present he would simply call upon the secretary to read the advertisement calling the meeting and the report. Mr. FARELAND (the secretary) having read the former, also read the following report : " The directors have to report that, after making pro vision for all bad and doubtful debts, paying the income tax, and setting apart £2,000 towards the building of the bank, the net profits of the last half-year amounted to £131,591 16s. 4d. This sum, added to £10,941 Bs. 5d., remaining from the profits of the preceding half-year, will amount to £142,533 4s. 9d. From this sum, in terest on the surplus fund at the rate of five per cent, per annum (£5,253 2s. 6d.) has been added to such fund, which :now amounts to £215,378 2s. 6d. The directors now declare a dividend to the shareholders at the rate of six per cent. per annum, and by way of further divi dend out of the profits, a bonus of 7 per cent. on the paid up capital. After these payments are made there will re main £37,280 2s. 3d., and the directors recommend that £20,000 be added to the rest or surplus fund, and the re maining £17,280 2s. 3d. carried to the profit and loss account for the current half-year. The vacancies in the direction occasioned by the deaths of the late Mr, Henry Bosanquet and Mr. William Haigh have been filled up by the nomi nation of Mr. Alex. Gillespie and Mr. C. Freeman, subject to confirmation at the next annual meeting of proprietors. LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK, JUNE 30, 1861. DR. To proprietors for paid-up capital .. £1,000,000 0 0 To amount due by the bank on deposits, circular notes, &c. .. 14,821,650 16 4 To rest or surplus fund 210,125 0 0 To balance of profit and loss account, Dec. 31, 1860 .. .. 10,941 8 5 To net profits of the past half-year .. 131,591 16 4 £16,174,309 1 1 C n. By Government Stock, Exchequer Bills, and India Bonds.. .. .. .. £2,165,704 19 0 By other securities, including bills dis counted, loans to customers, &c. .. 12,687,004 611 By cash in hand .. .. .. .. 1,321,599 15 2 £16,174,309 1 1 THE NAVY. The Marlborough, 131, screw, Capt. W. H. Stew.. art, C. 8., sailed from St. Helen's Roads for the Me diterranean early yesterday morning. The Indomitable sailing transport sailed from Spithead with the remaining portion of the 2d bat talion of the 11th Regiment, yesterday, for the Cape of Hope. The Roebuck, 6, screw, Commander Marten re cently returned from China, will pay off her crew and be put out of commission at Portsmouth to-day. The Princes Philippe and Auguste of Saxe-Co burg yesterday visited the various points of interest in the dockyard at Portsmouth. The Pylades, 21, screw steam corvette, Capt. Michael De Courcy, arrived at Spithead from the Pacific yesterday at 4.30 p.m. She will probably sail for the eastward to-day. A renewed trial was made yesterday at Ports mouth dockyard of Mr. White's diving cylinder and air pipes. The trial was more satisfactory than even on the last occasion, a brief report of which appeared in The Sun. The usefulness of Mr. White's invention for cleaning the bottoms of ships when no means of docking are available seems to be now placed beyond a doubt. Her Majesty's ship Chesapeake sailed from Hong Kong for England on the 22d May. Vice-Admiral Sir J. Hope, K.C.8., had hoisted his flag in the lmperieuse, and Rear-Admiral Jones in the Chesapeake. Capt. George 0. Willes had been appointed to the Imperieuse, and Capt. Rochfort Maguire to the Chesapeake. Commander Robert Gibson had been appointed to the Imperieuse, and Lieut. J. B. Butler had been made Acting Commander of the Chesapeake. The third dock at Chatham, now occupied by the fine 51-gun frigate Arethusa, which is being con verted from a sailing ship to a screw steamer, is ordered to be prepared for the reception of the mail clad iron steamer Defence, now building at Glas gow, which is to be forwarded to Chatham to be fitted and made ready for sea. In order to complete the Arethusa with the utmost despatch, and have her ready to be undocked by the date ordered—the 9th of August—a large number of additional hands have been placed on the work, the number of men now employed being 300, including 60 caulkers. A number of extra hands will be added this morning. During the period the Arethusa has been in dock she has been twice cut asunder to be lengthened, and an addition of 58 feet 8 inches made to her length amidships, and 14 feet aft. She has also been considerably strengthened to adapt her for a screw steamer. When completed she will be one of the finest of the converted 51-gun screws. The Arethusa is to be supplied with a pair of 500 horse power (nominal) engines by Messrs. Penn and Son, and the first portion of the machinery is now being fixed on board. This frigate, as well as the Bom bay, 80, is to have the bottom covered with Muntz's patent metal, in lieu of copper, the Admiralty hav ing decided on giving . that invention a fair trial. The following appointments were made yesterday at the Admiralty :—John Lee, chief engineer, to the Indus for the Leopard ; Herbert W. Hart, act ing second-class assistant-engineer, to the Asia for the Wallace ; James Radford, acting second-class assistant-engineer, to the Cumberland for the Wild fire ; and Samuel Lloyd, acting second-class assist ant-engineer, to the Fisgard as supernumerary. THE ARMY. The National Military Rifle contest at Aldershott was resumed:yesterday morning shortly after nine o'elock. The weather was fine, but the wind blew very strongly, and interfered in a serious manner with the shooting. A large number of spectators visited the ground during the day, and the Lieut.- Gen. commanding at the camp, Sir I. L. Penne father, K.C.8., rode on the ground during the con test for the Challenge Prize Cup. The proceedings appeared to • excite much interest, both among officers and men. The arrangements are excellent. Captain M'Crea, Inspector of Musketry at the camp, superintends everything in connexion with the contest in a most business-like manner. The Marksman's Prize was first contested. It was for non-commissioned officers and men, qualified as marksmen during the present annual course. The ranges were at 700 and 800 yards, there being five rounds to each distance, and 10 prizes were given at each distance, amounting to a total of £55, and a silver watch to the best shot throughout. 250 men entered. The highest ccmpetitor at the range of 700 yards was Private Small, of the Ist battalion of the 10th Regiment. The highest competitor at the range of 800 yards was Private Harry, Ist battalion 10th Regiment. The silver watch was awarded to Private Small, who made seven points at 700 yards and three at 800. The Veteran Stakes were open to non-commissioned officers and men of 15 years' ser vice. Five rounds were allowed in this case at 400, and five at 500 yards. At the former range the highest distinction was obtained by Colour-Sergeant Wagstaff (45th), who made eight points. At the latter range the winner was Sergeant Mowatt(7Bth) who made six points. The silver watch was secured by Colour-Sergeant Wagstaff, who scored eight at 400 yards and four at 500. The Challenge Prize Cup, value £2O, presented by the South . Western Railway Company, was next contested. It was for officers and men, 10s. entrance, 700 and 800 yards, five rounds at each ; 51 men entered, but 49 only shot. The best shot took the cup and half the en trance money, the next three-fifths of the remain ing entrance money, and the third the other two. fifths. This was the great prize of the day. Ensigi Poole, of the Ist battalion of the 10th Regi ment, carried away the cup by marking nine points at both ranges. These points consisted of four out siders and a centre at 700 yards, and one out sider and a centre at 800 yards. The successful competitors were Ensign Poole, 10th Regiment, 9; Capt. Meares, 2d battalion 20th, 8 ; Capt. Harvey, 2d battalion 25th, 8. Sergt. Walker, of the Scots Fusileer Guards, also made eight points, and he, with Capt. Meares and Capt. Harvey, shot off ties, the result being that Capt. Meares made 2, Capt. Harvey 1, and Sergt. Walker, 0. Orders have been forwarded to Col. H. D. Har ness, C. 8., director of the Royal Engineer establish ment at Chatham, directing 60 men of the Indian E ng ineers, who have completed their course of fieldwork instruction and sapping and mining, to embark at Gravesend for Bombay and Cannanore, in the chartered troopship Windsor Castle, 1,250 tons, belonging to the Messrs. Green, of Blackwell. The following circular has been promulgated from the War Department by order of Lord Herbert:— "The Secretary of State for War, having had under consideration the subject of assessing damages to arms re turned into store by regiments abroad, has decided that in future whenever any arms are so returned, a board shall assemble and carefully examine all the arms with a view to assess the damages in accordance with the scaof rices laid down in the Queen's regulations. The sums p to be levied against the regiment should only be for work which e o d by ought to have been executed upon the arms by the armour er-sergeant of the regiment, and not such sums as may be required to make the arms fit for re-issue for service. The boardi s shall consist of the senior military store officer (as the civil armourer where there is one), the inspec tor f r warlike stores, and the instructor of musketry of the egtment or corps. "J. CRAWFORD CAFFIN." A division of the depot brigade of Royal Artillery to be stationed at W ar l ey B arrac k s , near Brent wood, arrived there on Tuesday. No. 3 battery of the depot brigade of Royal Ar tillery left Southtown Arsenal, Great Yarmouth, on Monday for Sheerness, whence the men are to be embarked for India. The battery, about 190 strong, is under tho command of Captain Dirom. THE FATAL AFFRAY ON LOCH FYNE.—The boatswain and marine of her Majesty's ship Jackal, w h o caused the death of the fisherman on Loch Fyne, were tried on Monday at the High Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh. The Solicitor-General relinquished the charge of w ilf u l murder, but insisted on that of culpable homicide. I n reply to the crown argument that, to prevent illegal fishing,, the prisoners had no right to resort to means which civil officers would not have been jus tified in using when at tempting to apprehend men guilty of a far greater crime, Mr. Young, as counsel for the prisoners, pointed out that, being men-of-war's-men, they were fully justified in follow ing the rules of their own service, which direct that ben a summoned boat will not snrrender, first blank and then ball cartridge shall be fired over her, end that in this case, without any homicidal intentions on the part of the tlrers, the ball cartridge most unfortunately took effect , The jury unarusiously acquitted the prisoners, i PROFIT AND LOSS. DR. To total expenditure of the seven esta blishments, including rent, taxes, salaries, stationery, &e. £37,631 16 3 To amount set apart towards the build- ings of the bank .. 2,000 0 0 To amount added to rest or surplus fund by interest thereon at 5 per cent, per annum .. 1 o payment of the dividend now declared, at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum, for the last half-year on the paid-up capital of £1,000,000 .. 30,000 0 0 To bonus of 7 per cent. on the capital .. 70,000 0 0 To balance of profit and loss account .. 37,280 2 3 5,253 2 6 £182,165 1 0 CR. By balance of profit and loss account, Dec. 31, 1860 .. £10,941 8 5 By gross profits of the last half-year, after paying the income tax, and mak ing provision for all bad and doubtful, debts .. 171,223 12 7 RET OR SURPLUS FUND. DR. Present amount .. £182,165 1 0 •• 06 .. £215,378 2 6 £215,378 2 6 CR. Amount on the Ist Jan., 1861 .. .. £210,125 0 0 By interest on do. at 5 per cent. per annum .. 5,253 2 6 £215,378 2 6 The CHAIRMAN then said, in moving the adoption of the report, he should have to make but very few observations. Indeed, he might say that the details they had heard spoke for themselves. They had had a very successful half-year. The deposits—the great source of prosperty—had increased considerably, and this augmentation was mainly as to de posits at interest. The deposits in the aggregate had been increased by a considerable portion of the business of the Commercial Bank having come to their own bank. The tetal amount of these, with circular notes, and so forth, as they had heard, amounted to upwards of £14,800,000. This was nearly three millions in excess of what was shown at this time last year, and some £200,000 or £300,000 more than when they met in January last. (Applause.) They would also be gratified to learn that the losses were below the average—he might say considerably so. Their net profits of the past half-year were upwards of £131,000, and they had besides a balance of profit and loss account of more than £lO,OOO. All this pnabled than to declare a dividend which, with the bonus, would be at the rate of 20 per cent. per annum. And they further recommended £20,000 to be added to the rest, or reserve fund, a course which he felt sure they would all approve of—(applause)— and £17,000 carried forward as the balance of the profit and loss account for the current half-year. He might say, fur ther, that all this had been accomplished without any effort on the part of the directors. Their desire always had been, and always would be, not to force business in any way, but simply to employ the large amounts with which they were entrustedin the beat possible securities. (Hear, hear.) They showed an increase in the last half-year of something like half a million ; and their cash in hand, Government secu - rities, &c., represented some 3i million sterling. (Hear.) The chief incident of the half-year, on which they would expect some information, was the transfer of the business of the Commercial Bank to themselves. When their aid was solicited in the well-known emergency it was promptly given—(hear)—and the result was that the commercial world and the public at large were saved that alarm which always prevailed when a great commercial establishment was in difficulty. Indeed, such alarm as there was might be said to have been entirely got rid of. (Hear, hear.) They came for aid when needed, it was rendered, and the customers were not under one moment's apprehension. (Hear, hear.) He thought they might really fairly take some credit to themselves for the promptitude and decision with which they met the solicitation, and the success which had accompanied it. (Applause.) And he would further say for themselves—and it was something to say— that they should not have interfered but that they found the bank in such a state that they believed they could safely take it. (Hear, hear.) It might have required great diffidence on their part whether they could do as they had done without compromising somewhat the interests of the establishment. But they found they could do what they had done safely, and they had done it successfully, and in future years he had no doubt they would reap still further advantages in a still greater increase of business. They had met all demands with the utmost liberality, and in all trans actions with the board they bad acted with the utmost consideration. They had, for instance, taken a great many of the staff of the Commercial Bank. They had overlooked some of the rules with reference to the clerks who had been so introduced in reference to age, &c., but they thought they were doing that which would be likely to improve their condition, and tend to the increase of the business, which it would be their interest to promote. They had thus been en abled to do something material for those who by this un looked for misfortune might have been thrown on the wide world. (Applause.) He trusted, therefore, that they had acted with every consideration that could reasonably be e 7 pected, and yet with all the prudence the proprietors had a right to expect at their hands. (Applause.) A large por tion of the business which they had thought it desirable to obtain had come to them already; and he had no doubt that in future they would find they had gained a considerable:ex tension of business. As to the present half-year, however good it seemed, it did not show any profit, notwithstanding, derived from the transfer of the business of the Commercial Bank to themselves. Their position was just this : they were ready to receive any business that might come to them, but they were not desirous to increase it by the misfortunes and distresses of their neighbours. (Loud applause.) They were interested in common with all in seeing the great com mercial and trading world of this country, and of the City of London in particular, prosperous and well-doing. Expe rience had shown them that as the nation prospered and commerce increased they got their full and fair share of business. Still, of course, they did not object to receiving more, although they were not avaricious—(hear)—nor, as ho had said before, were they desirous of profiting by the distresses of other establishments, either private or joint stock banks, (Hear, hear.) He would now turn to another part of the report, and he would speak with deep regret of the circumstances to which that part alluded. He meant the loss by death of two excellent directors—two most use ful and honourable men, who had been removed from them during the last half-year--Mr. Bosanquet and Mr. Haigh. Mr. Bosanquet, although of the legal profession, and not having been brought up to the banking business, was yet one of the earliest directors. He had joined the establish ment even before it had been, as it might be said, "licked into shape"—that was to say, before it had assumed a share presentable to the public. He was, indeed, a most useful and honourable man, and had been of great service to the board. Mr. Haigh had come to them some time after the bank had been formed, and had been many years with them. He could say of him too, as he had said of Mr. Bosanquet, he was a most zealous, active, and useful man ; and he (the chairman) most deeply regretted the loss of two colleagues with whom for 80 many years he had been associated. (Hear.) The v acanc ies, as they would see, had been filled up by two gentl emen w ho he trusted hereafter would be found most use f ul directors of the establishment. One was a gentlem an retired from business, but of the fi rm o f Gil lespie, Moffatt, and ; a gentleman of a great deal of experience, an d who wou ld bring to the bank th a t ma t ure d wisdom a n d experience ever desirable in grea t establish ments like th e i rs. (R ear , hear.) The other was a gentle man largely engaged in the China and East India trades, w he obiadbuslairngeesa and of h ono ur, trttesactionaiubusiness, andwho h and who that who great sa man knowledge of credit that would render him a very useful addition to those on that side of the table (the directors). These gentlemen would come before the 1041=1 meeting for confirmation. Having repeated his copgratulatione THE SERIOUS CHARGE A 9AINST BARON DE FOIL. [The following appeared in our Third ',Edition of last evening This afternoon the neighbourhood of Bow-street Police court presented a scene of the greatest excitement, in con sequence of its being generally known that the Baron de Vidil would undergo a further examination on the charge of attempted murder, preferred against him by his own son. The Police-court became crowded long before the com mencement of the proceedings. Lord Alfred Paget, M.P., Mr. Gaskell, M.P., and several other influential gentlemen occupied seats on the magistrate's bench. At three o'clock, in accordance with the arrangements entered into on Monday last, the prisoner Louis Pons de Vidil was placed at the bar, in charge of Smith of the de tective force. He sat down in the dock, and, as on the former examina tion, covered his face with his hands. Mr. Charles Pollock, instructed by Mr. Ellis, conducted the prosecution, and Mr. Sleigh and Mr. Orridge defended the accused. On the first witness, Alfred John de Vidil, being called into the witness box; in a low trembling voice, he said—l wish to say a word or two before the proceedings com mence. I had hoped that, as I am labouring under a very painful infirmity, I should not have been called upon to give evidence. When I applied for the warrant, I did so merely for my own protection, and did not think that those who had the execution of it would succeed in carry ing it into effect. I had hoped such would have been the case, but it is not so, and I must, therefore, remain silent. I cannot tell what effect it may have upon me refusing to speak, or what may be done, but I hope I shall be able to undergo anything which may befal me for refusing to speak. Ido not know whether I should speak falsely if I should insinuate anything against the prisoner. I wish also to state that those gentlemen who have moved in this matter have done so at my request, which was made to them solely for the protection of my own life. If the pri soner insists that I shall give evidence I will do so, but before I do so I must say he has been most unfortunate. Mr. Sleigh—lf any insinuation is made against the pri soner, I beg to say the witness is labouring under great misapprehension. Mr. Pollock—l must beg that all remarks be reserved until the case is proceeded with in the regular way. M. de Vidil—lt is a very painful position I am placed in. My duty, I think, is to deline going on with the case. Mr. Corrie—lt is, no doubt, a very painful position; but you have a duty to perform, and all must sympathise with you. Mr. Sleigh—lf the witness declines to be sworn, there— Mr. Pollock—l must object to such suggestions being made by my learned friend, as they appear to be made for the purpose of influencing the witness. Mr. Corrie—l have said before that it is a painful duty, but it must be performed. ' It is your duty to speak out, and tell all you know. M. de Vidil—lt is my opinion that it is the duty of a child to undergo any punishment in order to protect a parent, and I do not assent to the law that would compel other wise. Mr. Corrie—Do you refuse to take the oath ? M. de Vidil—l do. Mr. Corrie—Then it is my painful duty to commit you to prison, Mr. Burnaby, the chief clerk—Officer, take him into custody. The young man was then removed from the court in custody of one of the detective officers. Mr. Sleigh— If it would not be inconvenient I should like to consult with the gentleman who has instructed me in this matter, namely, Mr. Wontner, on what has just taken place, and with the learned gentleman who appears for the Crown in this case. After an absence of about a quarter of an hour the learned gentlemen returned into court. Mr. Sleigh—l have conferred with my learned friend Mr. Pollock, the counsel who appears on the part of the Crown to prosecute in this painful case. I cannot but say the conduct of the young gentleman is both creditable to his head and heart, and what we propose is that you, sir, should adjourn the further hearing of this case until Fri day, or any other day that may be convenient to yourself. Mr. Corrie—Friday will do for me very well. Mr. Sleigh—l am exceedingly obliged to you, sir, for con senting to that part of the arrangement. I have now another request to make, and I don't think after what has taken place my learned friend will object to it, and that is that the baron, who has suffered severely since he has been in prison on this charge, may be admitted to bail. Not in any trifling amount, but in such large and substantial terms as you, sir, may think the importance of the case requires. Mr. Pollock—With respect to the adjournment, I have no objection. As to the advisability of admitting the pri soner to bail, after what I have seen in court, I shall not express any opinion one way or the other, but I shall leave it entirely in the hands of the Court to act as may be themeht count proper. Mr. Corrie—When Friday was fixed for further proceed ing with this case I did not think of the fact that, as 1 have committed the young man to prison for seven days, he would be discharged before that time. We had better fix some other day. Mr. Sleigh—Friday next, your worship, not Friday week, is the day we fixed upon. Mr. Corrie—l have no difficulty in complying with the first part of your request, namely, an adjournment of the further hearing of this case until Friday next ; but I can not think of taking bail for the appearance of the prisoner, as the case at present stands. Mr. Pollock—Then, perhaps, sir, the young man can be liberated from custody and restored to his friends ? Mr. Corrie—He will only be kept in custody as a matter of law; he will be subjected to no punishment, and, there fore, cannot suffer much from such confinement. As the matter now stands he will only be detained little more than a day. I cannot suffer such a refusal as he has been guilty of, in open court, to pass over without protest. Mr. Pollock—Mr. Parker, his relative, is a magistrate of the county of Middlesex, and what I have seen of this young man's state of mind I think it would be better if he was given over to that gentleman, with the understanding that he should produce him in court on Friday next. Mr, Parker—l think his health, which is at present very delicate, would be broken down by any confinement. Mr. Corrie—The time he will remain in custody is very short. Mr. Parker—l will undertake that he appears here next Friday. Mr, Sleigh—l think, sir, with all deference to your opi nion, that as Mr. Parker is a magistrate, the young gentle man might be safely entrusted to his care until the day he is required to be in attendance. Mr. Pollock—l must say, from what I have learned, that many of the young gentleman's friends are fearful, from the present state of his health, of the result of any im prisonment being inflicted on him. Mr. Corrie—lf you think it more likely to benefit the case that the young man should remain with his relative, Mr. Parker, I shall make no further objection. Mr. Pollock (addressing Mr. Parker)—Will you, sir, take charge of the young man in your capacity as a magis trate of the county of Middlesex ? Mr. Parker—Certainly, Mr. Pollock (to Mr. Corrie)--I may mention that the medical gentleman who attend, M. de Vidil is of opinion that imprisoriment would be unendurable at the present time. Mr. Collie—What's the gentleman's name ? Is he here ? Mr. Pollock—lt is Mr. James. He is in court. Mr. James here came forward, and having been sworn, Mr. Corrie said—Are you the medical man who has at tended M. de Vidil ? If so, do you think any confinement in prison would be prejudicial to him in his present state of health ? Mr. James—l think it would be prejudicial to him. Mr. Corrie—Prejudicial, but not dangerous ? Mr. James—l cannot say that it would endanger his life, but I think his liberation at the present moment is highly important. Mr. Corrie—Bring the young man into Court. M. de Vidil was then brought in in the custody of the officer. Mr. Corrie—Having reconsidered the circumstances of the case, I have come to the conclusion, instead of sending you to prison for your refusal to give evidence, that you should remain in charge of your friends until this case is further proceeded with. During that time you will'have an oppor tunity of consulting with your advisers as to your present course. You have a duty to perform to your sovereign and society, and however painful it is you ought not to re fuse its fulfilment. I hope you will fully consider the position you are placed in. You will have to give evidence, and it is to be desired that you would do so voluntarily rather than by compulsion. The young man was then given over to the custody of his friend, and the Baron, his father, was removed from the dock. • During the time the young man was in court he appeared to be suffering from great agitation and nervousness. The prisoner did not betray any great mental depression. His request for a seat in the dock was complied with at the be ginning of the proceedings, and immediately he seated him self he covered his face with his hands to avoid the gaze of the persons on the magistrate's bench , an d remained in that position during the whole o f the proceedings. Towards the close of the case a letter was handed to him, the co mmunication resting on his kneesyet he read in order to avoid the necessity of raising his to witness head. The crowd remained ass embled outside the court durin g the whole of the time the case lasted, in order the departure of the prisoner from the police court to the of Detention. House I—Holloway's1—Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Common colds should never be neg- Imperfect A Aca • results are sure to lected ; disastrous resufollow any re-exposure [AnvEn T ys . c i i.t th E_NT . to the inclemency of the weather. The mucous surface must be thoroughly cured before the patient can be pro nounced safe. Holloway's soothing Ointment, well rubbed upon the throat, back, and cheat, has the most wonderful and salutary effect in allaying inflammation and subduing irritation. The teazing irritable cough soon yields, the thickened expectoration is more freely ejected, while Hol loway' • Pills purify the bl oo d, regulate the circulation, and strengthen the system. These two invaluable remedies will leave the lungs and air-passages sound and healthy in ordinary colds, and effectually prevent their diphtheria, or asthma, 1 subsiding into bronchitis, dip 8P O.RTI. NOTTINGHAM RACES—WEDNESDAY. The Bunney Park Stakes of 5 soya each, with 60 added, for two-yr-old ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 31b ; winners extra. Maiden allewances ; the winner to pay 10 sovs to the Race Fund. T.Y.C. 20 subs. Lord Strathmore's Middleton Maid, 7st 121 b (J. Covey) 1 Lord Stamford's Blackcock, Bst 121 b (inc. 51b extra) (A. French) 2 Col. Towneley's Repartee, Bst 31b (J. Snowden) 3 Mr. J. Osborne's Flytrap, Bst .. (Challoner) 4 Mr. R. C. Naylor's Barricade, Bst (G. Fordham) 5 Betting-2 to 1 agst Middleton Maid, sto 2 agst Black cock, 3 to 1 agst Repartee, and 6 to 1 agst Barricade. A slight delay was caused in gettingthelot off on account of the breaking away of Barricade and Repartee, and when they did get off Blackcock with Repartee got a slight lead, having Middleton Maid next, Flytrap and Barricade getting badly oft. On entering the straight Middleton Maid passed her horses and took a slight lead, which Blackcock endea voured to regain, but without avail, for the mare came on and won cleverly by half a length. Repartee was beaten from Blackcock by two lengths ; the same between the third and fourth; Barricade was last throughout. The Nottingham Nursery Plate (handicap) of 100 soya for two-yr-olds ; winners extra ; the winner to pay 10 soys towards expenses. Straight half mile. Mr. Mellon's Seahorse, 7st 101 b (G. Fordham) Mr. Payne's Bandage, 7st 81b Mr. Edward's Palermo, 7st 101 b (Challoner) 3 The following also ran :—Telegraph, Forester, Revolt, Birdlime, Cutler, Grant, Miss Livingstone, and Bay of Tunis. Paradox was weighed for and his number went up, but it was instantly taken down again, and he did not start. Betting-2 to 1 agst Grant, sto 2 agst Bandage, 7to 1 agst Seahorse, 8 to 1 agst Birdlime, 10 to 1 agst Cutler, 100 to 8 agst any other offered. A long delay was caused at the post by the breaking away of Grant, Seahorse, Forester, and several others• When the flag fell Seahorse was the quickest off, and ere raanY strides he had obtained a clear lead, Bandage, Birdlime/ Cutler, and Grant being his next followers. At the distance Bandage obtained the second place, but failed to overhaul 1 Seahorse, who came through and won easily by a length; 1 the same between the second and third. The Grand Stand Stakes of 5 soya each, with 20 added.' Mr. Saxon's Miss Coutts, 2 yrs (£5O), sst 71b (Midgley) 1 Mr. Gulliver's Sloth, 3 yrs (Z5O), 7st 51b (car. 7st 61b) (Cresswell) 2 Mr. Goodwin's Breechloader, 3 yrs (£:50), 7st 81b (Taylor) 3 The Portland Handicap Plate of 50 sovs, for all ages. One mile. Lord Stamford's Malta, 3 yrs, Bst 41b (A. Edwards: Mr. Joseph Dawson's Neophyte, 5 yrs, 9st.. (A. French' Mr. Mill's Kinnaird, 3 yrs, Est 131 b .... (H. Grimshaw; Capt. Hawksley's Satanella, 2 yrs, Est 121 b (H. Taylor Mr. Culshaw's Birdlime, 2 yrs, sst 71b (Whiteley) Mr. Lincoln's Nosegay, 5 yrs, Bst 21b (Gardner) Betting-5 to 4on Malta, 3to 1 agst Neophyte. Kinnaird made most of the running, having the favourite closely waiting upon him. At the distance Kinnaird was beaten and fell back, when Malta and Neophyte both passed him, the favourite winning cleverly by half a length; two lengths between the second and third. The other three were well up with Kinnaird. The Chesterfield Handicap of 10 soya each, with 50 added, by the Earl of Chesterfield. One mile and a half. Mr. Payne's Voltella, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (Drew) 1 Mr. G. Angell's Calpe, 3 yrs, Est 71b (T. French) 2 Sir J. Hawley's Moorhen, yrs, 7st 21b (A. French) 3 Mr. Lincoln's Petra, 5 yrs, 7st 61b (H. Taylor) 4 Mr. Hodgman's Industrious, 4 yrs, 7st 81b (G. Fordham) 5 Betting-2 to 1 agst Calpe, sto 2 agst Moorhen, 3to 1 agst Voltella. Petra, followed by Moorhen, were the two first off, and led for the first mile, when the former fell back, and Calpep who had been lying close at their heels, took the first place, and carried on the running to the half-distance, having Voltella close at her quarters, and Moorhen third. Within. a few strides of the chair Voltella got up to the side of the favourite, and instantly passing her won easily by a neck ; two lengths between second and third ; Petra was a bad fourth, with Industrious last, the latter having broken down very badly. Her Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas ; for 3-yr-olds and upwards, Two miles. Lord Zetland's Bivouac, 4 yrs, 9st 71b .... (J. Osborne) 1 Mr. Barber's Prince oDenmark, 6 yrs, 9st 131 b (L. Snowden) 0 Mr. W. G. Jervis's Kinnersley, 6 yrs, 9st 131 b.. (Ducker) 3 Mr. W. Cappe's Corona, 4 yrs, 9st 71b (E. Forster) Miss Eve colt also ran. Betting-2 to lon Bivouac, 3to 1 agst Prince of Den mark, 10 to 1 agst Corona. Corona and the Miss Eve colt alternately led until round' ing the back stretch, where Prince of Denmark went to the fore. and carried on the running at a strong pace up to the turn of the Mansfield-road, having Bivouac second. Ot t ' coming into the straight the two were side by side, but at the distance it was all up with the Prince, for Bivouac cam° away from him as he pleased, and won easily by four lengths six lengths between the second and third ; Corona was a bad fourth ; the Miss Eve colt did not pass the post. A Selling Handicap of 5 soya each, with 30 added ; for all ages. The winner to be sold. T.Y.C. Mr. Saxon'i, Rhesbus, 3 yrs, 7st (Midgeley) 1 Mr. Walker's Philomela, 4 yrs, Bst 71b ...... (Gardner) Mr. J. Osborne's V.R., 3 yrs, 7st 41b . (Challoner) 3 Mr. W. G. Morris's Buttercup, 4 yrs, Bst 51b (E. Forster) Betting-5 to 4 agst Rhesbus, 2to 1 agst Buttercup, 4to 1 agst V.R. The favourite lay off until after passing the distance, whan he went a head, and won deverly by a short nett; three lengths between the second and third ; Buttercup last. .The winner was sold to Mr. Hodgman for 50 guineas* The Forest Plate (Handicap), of 50 soya, for all ages; winners extra. Six furlongs. Mr. Barber's Ellen, 4 yrs, 7st 61b. (Entwistle) 1 Mr. Gulliver's Count 8010, 3 yrs, 6st 21b .. (T. French) Mr. H. Coverdale's Raweliffe, 3 yrs, 6st (H. Taylor) Betting-2 to lon Count 8010, 9to 4 agst Ellen. Ellen and Count 8010 la;y side by side up to the die tance, where Ellen came away from the Count and via l easily by a length ; Rawcliffe was a bad third. The following race also took place : Pony Match for £lO. Owners up. Once round. Mr. Williamson's Jerry (Owner ) 1 Mr. Wood's Gemeste .. (Owner) Betting-5 to 4on Jerry, who made the whole of the running, and won by twenty lengths. BETTING AT MANCHESTER—WEDIcEsDAY. Speculation on the Burghley Handicap i s st ill confined to three animals ; 5 to 1 was taken about Carbineer, hu t ' ultimately, 3 to 1 each was the price taken agst Carbineer and Weatherbound, and 5 to 1 to a small amount about Anthem. 7to 1 was offered on the'field for the Goodwood Stakes, but nothing was done indicating any change. ror the Goodwood Cup 4to 1 was offered agst Optimist. Ther e were several offers to take 6to 1. Doefooi would have been supported at 10 to 1, and Diophantus at 12 to I. Futur e events occupied but a small part of the business of the dal' Closing prices : BURGHLEY lANDICAP. 3to 1 agst Carbineer (taken) 3to 1 agst Weatherbound (taken) sto 1 agst Anthem (taken) GOODWOOD STAKES. 7to lon the field (offered) Bto 1 agst Elcho (taken) 33 to 1 agst Henham Lass (taken) GOODWOOD CUP. 4to 1 agst Optimist (offered) sto 1 agst Mons. Etoile (offered.) 6to 1 agst The Wizard (offered) Bto 1 agst Doefoot (offered) 10 to 1 agst Thormanby (taken) 10 to 1 agst Diophantus (offered, take 12 to 1) 12 to 1 agst Ivanhoff (taken) 2 3 4 fr 6 THE GREAT GLOBE.—The various objects com prising this exhibition, which has been long deservedly popular, were, with the woodwork and roof of the building itself, sold on Tuesday and yesterday. The attendance w iis large, considerable excitement being kept up by the nature of the articles disposed of. A collection of 162 life-eiz! figures in Turkish and other Eastern costumes, describe d as the Oriental Museum, was sold for £220. The diorama° of the Rhine, Italy, China, and India, brought respectively £55, £55, £l5O, and £lBO. The great model of the Earths 60 feet in diameter and 188 in circumference, Was so ld for £9OO. The building, comprising the leaden dome, the iron stairs, and various fittings, exclusive of brickwork, fetched £BBO. BIRTHS. Cnn.TEis.—On the 16th inst., at Wissenden, Tunbridge' wells, the wife of Frederick Willia m Cnrteis, Esq. ) of 6 daughter. th e GODFICEY.—On the 16thinst., at B rompton, Chat h a m, -- wife of Captain Godfrey, 73d Regiment, of a daughter. GOOLDEN.—On the 17th inst., at 22, Leinster-gardensy wife of J. Goolden, Esq., of a son. MA.RRIAGES. BROAD—CLARK.—On the 17th inst , at St. Peter's, square, Commander George Doherty' Broad, R.N., 6— t:, Robert 8.. Broad, E sq., of Falmouth, to Emma Augu B d . daughter of the late William Clark, Esq., of Charlwoo place, South Belgravia, London. Pa p SALTER—HOL FORD .—O n the 16th i nst., at St. late Knightsbridge, Edward Philip King Salter, Esq of 16 th Lancers, to M argera t e B a t eman , f our th daugu the late John Holford, Esq. DEATHS. ALEXANDER.—On the 16th inst ,at Milton Abbot, Dev°33' shire, Robert Alexander, Esq., formerly of the Madran C.S., aged 91. 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