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Illustrated by s 0 coloured Engrav ings, on the Anatomy of the Reproduc tive Organs and their relative conditions in Health and Disease. nY LA'MIIRT M.D. 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON, Doctor of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University of Edin burgh, Honorary 5/ember of the London Hospital Medical Society, Licentiate of Anothecaries' Hall, London, Bte., &C. The essential object of this treatise is to point out the fearflll con sequences resulting from c ,tain habits, irregularities and excesses, which have produced more misery In Youth, degradation in Man hood, and premature decay at all stages of Life, than, perhaps, any other class of disease known to modern pathologists It+ perusal Is particularly re •ornmencled to persons entertaining secret doilbts of their physical condition, and who are conscious of having hazarded and privileges to which every human being is the health, happiness, entitled. 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(which can be taken at the box• office every day from 11 till 4; area, 25.; gallery, 13.—Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. PREPARATIONS FOR WAR. Not the least important announcement, in connexion with .the expedition. which we are despatching to the East, is that contained in a Treasurypinute just issued, whereby directions are given to the Commissariat de partment for supplying the troops . with malt liquors, preserved potatoes, chocolate, coffee, tea, sugar, rice, and Scotch barley for broth. These articles of diet are in an addition to the ordinary rations of bread.and meat, and to be supplied in detail at their nearest wholesale cost, without payment of duty and excluding incon venient fractions, thus leaving the public to bear the expense which will be incurred for freight, packing, and other incidental charges. The following tabular state ment shows the supplies provided, the cost price, and the rate of proposed charge : THE SEAT OF WAR. Now ready, price One Shilling, A. DESCRIPTION of the SEAT of WAR ill EUROPEAN TURKRY. Translated from the Treatise of Baron de Valentinl. By MONTAGUE GORE, E,q. James Ridgway, Piccadilly, and all Booksellers. - - TBE WAR IN TIIE EAST. (Peon the Morning Chronicle.) .1 1 „erti. - 2 : 4- 0 SA 4 1 71 i t / „cctr.. #.l , ,4 ,4 , t • Nr' • ; Aillk„ • 19 , y c. , , ti,te, ;41 . 15 " it 's\ 0 1111111k /T . - - • '• • 0 ••a i bssla • • •• • • • ‘ift S, t;fi • t ,.. „. • 1,. ..01 1 7, r• - o:' , ••• i so - a, • 7. 4 DIY, body of newly-joined recruits were draughted from the depot at Beggar's Bush to Aldborough Barracks yester day, there not being sufficient accommodation for them in the former quarters. The 21st and 63d are only awaiting the arrival of the transport-ship, which is daily expected. The war might be short and decisive if all the great Powers were prepared to do their duty, and the with drawal of Prussia from the common cause still leaves an irresistible preponderance of force on the side of the Allies, if they can count on the assistance of Austria. But the sinister rumour of a declaration of neutrality to be adopted by the German Federation, indicates the possibility that England and France may have to bear the whole burden of the struggle ; and it is well that they are neither unprepared nor unequal to the task. The Cabinet of Berlin still affects to abide by the Protocols of Vienna, but that scaffolding of a building which was never completed has itself long since been demolished. Three months ago, it was considered an important fact that the four great Powers were unanimous in their judgment as to the conditions on which a reasonable peace might be negotiated • but there is no longer any question of negotiation or of peace, whilst the highest in terests of Europe demand that the disturber of the world shall be compelled to abandon his pretensions. The re presentatives of Austria and Prussia at Vienna shared in the summary rejection of the last counter-project proposed by Russia ; and when one of the members of the confe rence takes its stand on the ci-devant protocol, it is not easy to repress a feeling of contempt for the affectation which refuses to recognise the change of circumstances. A few weeks back, Prussia approved of the terms offered by England and France on the part of Turkey. As the Emperor Nicholas, however, has refused to consider those proposals, neither the Porte nor her allies any longer tender them ; and it is an impertinence for an unin vited mediator to pronounce a judgment on a different issue from that which the belligerents themselves have selected. At present, no preliminaries of peace are under consideration ; and when, at some future period, negotiations are recommenced, they will bei nfluenced by the fortune of war, by the actual state of affairs, and by the interests of those who, having shared in the struggle will have established a right to share the solu tion. The last consideration which will enter into the councils of the belligerents will be deference foz the wishes or opinions of timid Governments, who were neither for nor against the cause of right— Ma per se foro." When the Cabinet of Berlin announced the intention of maintaining the rank of a Great Power without incurring the corresponding risks and sacrifices, the singular revelations of the Secret Correspondence had not yet transpired. But the intelligent people of Germany, long indignant at their political dependence on a foreign and detested Power, will now find, with in dignation, that, in re-arranging the map of Europe, the consent of Prussia was contemptuously disregarded by the Czar. While England was courted—while France was regarded as an enemy—and while Austria was de scribed, with patronising confidence, as an inseparable friend—not a single allusion was made to the wishes or interests of Prussia. At present, it must be admitted that events have justified the appreciation which the Emperor Nicholas had formed of his kinsman and ally ; but it seems scarcely possible that even the loyal and temperate representatives of the Prus sian nation will consent, without further assur ances than they have yet received, to supply the means for equipping an army, which will be use less, unless it be treasherously employed. The neu trality of Germany, so long as it is strictly observed, can require no protection. Russia, for her own sake, will not violate it ; nor can the Allies be suspected of meditating a wanton and futile aggression. A tax levied on the Prussian people for the purpose of garri soning the kingdom of Poland, would cause a dangerous discontent ; nor will the Western Powers tolerate any movement which may tend to render a larger portion of the enemy's army available at the theatre of war. The overtures made by Russia to . England for the partition of the Ottoman Empire will also de serve attention at Vienna. The official assurances which the Austrian Government has in repeatedly vo lunteered, of its implicit confidencethe promises of moderation contained in the Russian manifestoes, were never to be understood in their literal sense ; and it has now become impossible even to pretend to believe to the sincerity of those hackneyed pledges. The Em peror Nicholas himself, with all his indifference to diplo matic veracity, expressly limited his promises of non interference to the duration of the then existing peace. A war, as he frequently told Sir Hamilton Seymour, would cause the immediate dissolution of the patient ; and the question would then no longer turn on the means of preserving his life, but on the disposal of his inheritance. The case in which Russia avowedly in tended to seize Constantinople as a C.cpoit has now occurred in the sight of all Europe ; and no statesman can even affect to think that a fresh manufacture of Vienna Notes would meet the present crisis. The con flict of right with hypocrisy is at an end—force is about to be met by force. In the impending struggle, Prussia may possibly stand aloof, though it will be at the cost of her leadership in Germany, and of her consideration in Europe. For Austria, however, the conquest of Turkey by Russia would be fraught with the most formidable and imminent danger ; and it daily becomes more evident that she has no alternative except complicity or resistance. Unless she can hope to extend her dominion to the Balkans, the expulsion of the Russian invader from the Lo wer Danube will be absolutely necessary to her own security and in dependence. There can be no doubt that the Govern ment of Vienna would infinitely prefer the existing territorial arrangements to any dangerous project of aggrandisement ; yet the Russian Emperor asserted that his Imperial ally was perfectly identified with himself in policy. If, indeed, Turkey alone were in the field, it is possible that Austria might acquiesce in the proposed encroachments of Russia ; but the Ern ' peror Nicholas can scarcely expect her concurrence in a partition which is forbidden by England and France. She cannot fail to anticipate the success of the Turkish armies, when aided by their powerful allies ; and there can be no doubt that any blow inflicted on Russia would be as welcome at Vienna as at London or Paris. Yet it is an unworthy position for the Power most immedi ately interested in the struggle to leave the protection of its frontiers to the arms of strangers ; and, in the present case, neutrality is as dangerous as it is un dignified. The more nearly the forces of the belligerents are matched, the longer will be the struggle. It is cer tain that England and France will persevere until they have accomplished their purpose ; but several campaigns may possibly be required before the enemy is finally humbled. In the meantime, the Austrian Cabinet, with the power of deciding the conflict in its hands, would be incurring the obvious risks attendant on a war in its immediate neighbourhood. The Western Powers would discountenance any insurrection against an ally, but they will assuredly leave a neutral Govern ment to protect itself. For the last year, every enemy of Austria, domestic or foreign, has been anxiously hoping that the would blindly throw herself into the arms of Russia ; and half the prayer would be granted, if England and France were left to fight the battle of European independence without any aid from Germany. ,~~%%~ [PRIOE SD. HIGHLAND 'SOCIETY OF LONDON. Yesterday evening this national, patriotic, and con vivial its annual festival at the Freemasons' Tavern, to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Alexandria, where the heroism of the Highland troops was so conspicuously and memorably displayed. The society, which was instituted so long ago as the year 1778, has since that period directed its efforts to the pre servation of the martial spirit, language, dress, music, and antiquities of the Celt—to the relief of distressed Highlanders at a distance from home—and to the general improvement of that part of the kingdom. In following out these objects, it has not only succeeded in redeeming from oblivion the poems of' Ossian and other valuable remains of Celtic literature, but it has conferred incalculable benefits on the inhabitants of the north, in communicating to them, by the institution of Gaelic schools, the blessings of education. From it have proceeded many well-timed acts of liberality, which have exercised the very best influence upon a land where the presence of the romantic in scenery does not shut out the realitiei of poverty and distress. That excellent in stitution, the Caledonian Asylum, owes its origin to the generous benevolence, and its efficient maintenance to the support and countenance, of the society. It has been the parent, too, of many kindred associations, for promoting the social amelioration of the Highlands ; and in the principal dependencies of the empire branch so cieties from it are in existence, which not only afford all true Celts when abroad a rallying point round which they may gather, but secure to them also the means of preserving those associations' and cherished remem brances of home which are the sources not only of do mestic virtue, but of genuine patriotism. On the present occasion there was a "gathering" of upwards of 100 gentlemen, several of whom were in mi litary uniform and Highland costume. The gallery was filled with elegantly and well-dressed ladies. The Duke of Hamilton and Brandon occupied the chair, and time having made sad havoek amongst the veterans !who have survived the battle of Alexandria, there were only Sir John M, Doyle, K.C.8., M-ajor- General Sir John M. Wilson, and Captain Jay, R.N., present of those now alive who were in that great en gagement. Amongst the company were Lieut.-General Delamotte ; the Turkish Consul-General ; Sir Charles Forbes, Bart. ; Sir John N. R. Campbell, Y.C.H. ; Sir Win. D. Ross ; Colonel Fitzgibbon ; Norman Macdo nald, Esq. ; J. F. Campbell, Esq., younger of Isla ; Captain A. Macdonald ; Alex. G. ackenzie, Esq. ;F. W. Caldwell, Esq. ; Alderman Finnis ; Charles Suther land ; Dr. Stewart Chisholm, R.A. ; G. Bain, Esq.; the honorary secretary of the society ; and several officers of the 17th Lancers. The loyal toasts having been proposed and responded to with due honour, and the health of Prince Albert, the chief of the Highland Society, having been drunk with the warmest expressions of approval, The CHAIRMAN gave "The memory of Sir Ralph Aber crombie, and the heroes who fell with him in Egypt." In proposing this toast his grace observed that, incom petent as he felt to do justice to the subject, he could not but rejoice in having an opportunity in calling attention to it. Although many-years had elapsed since the memorable action which they were met to celebrate, Many of its heroes were still living, and amongst them was a gentlemanwho sat near him that evening. Great as was the loss sustained, the day was a proud one for those gallant soldiers who distinguished themselves on the occasion. He believed he might particularly allude to the 92d, the 42d, and the 79th regiments, whose proud deeds did honour, to the country to which they belonged. It would not be proper in him to expa tiate at this moment upon this interesting subject, as it was a singular circumstance that our enemies on the occasion referred to were now our friends and allies. They were prepared to embark in war, and he felt assured that th e d escen d an t s o f those heroes whose deeds .they were now met to celebrate would always prove good to their scions. He felt the difficulty of speaking upon this theme, and therefore he would not presume to detain the company, but would at once call upon them to drink, in solemn silence, the toast he proposed. Sir J. M. DOYLE, an officer who was present with Sir Ralph Abercrombie, acknowledged the compliment. Other toasts, including the Army and Navy, fol lowed, and in due course Sir JOHN CAMPBELL proposed the health of his Imperial Majesty the Sultan of Turkey, obseiving that his Imperial Majesty was the most faith ful and ancient ally of this country. In proposing this toast, his mind naturally reverted to the ancient history of Turkey, and to the many changes which that country had undergone down to a recent period when its shores had been made the scene of anarchy, and bloodshed ; but he was rejoiced to say that ,they could still con gratulate her upon the proud position which she occu pied amongst nations. She had lately put forth re sources which it was supposed she did not possess, and as she was now at war in self-defence against the ambitious designs of an usurper, let them hope and believe that success would attend her efforts. The Sultan had in troduced Many reforms into his dominions ; but, amongst all the proofs he had given of his enlightened under standing and friendship for this country, there was bone which appealed to their sympathies more forcibly than the protection and encouragement he had given to the zealouggefforts of our religious societies to diffuse the blessings of the Gospel wherever they pleased. (Cheers.) The CONSUL-GENERAL of TURKEY, in returning thanks, expressed his regret that circumstances had prevented the attendance of the Turkish ambassador, who was at this moment engaged in entertaining some of the officers who were about to join the army in the East. He felt deeply the high praise which his friend Sir John Campbell had thought proper to bestow upon his Imperial Majesty the Sultan ; and he could assure the company that it was a proud moment to him to have an opportunity of expressing his feelings in presence of such an assembly as the present. Every one of the Sultan's servants in this country had seen with the greatest and deepest delight the universal feeling of the British nation in the cause of justice and right ; and he hoped that the conduct of the Turkish, army on the Danube had given a proof that the nation was not so degenerate as it was supposed to be—(hear, hear)—but that it was worthy of being associated with the English and French armies in the cause of justice. He hoped that the same victory and the same glory which had attended the battle they were now celebrating would also distinguish the united armies of peace which were about to be engaged on the same soil and [on the same shore. (Cheers.) Amongst the other toasts which followed was " Pros perity to the Caledonian Asylum ;" and Sir Charles Forbes, in introducing it, made a forcible appeal to the benevolence of his countrymen to increase their efforts to support it. The juvenile band of the Caledonian Asylum, and pipers, as also the pipers of the Duke of Hamilton, and of Lady Agnes Duff, were in attendance. The enter , tainment was also enlivened by some excellent and ap propriate singing by Mr. Allen, and the dinner was served in the best possible taste. THE CHARGES OF CORRUPTION AGAINST IRISH MEMBERS. The above committee re-assembled" yesterday, Mr. Henley in the chair. Mr. Mowbray Morris, manager of the Times news. paper, was the first witness called. Mr. Moore, M.P., called his attention to two articles which appeared in the Times of the 21st September, 1853, and 6th Feb ruary, 1854, reflecting very strongly on the Irish mem bers; and, in reply to questions by Mr. Moore, he said he was not prepared to state anything of the article of the 21st September, and as to the other he had not refreshed his memory on it. With regard to the article of the 6th February it was founded on a speech made by Dr. Gray, to which the attention of the committee had been already called. Mr. Moore—May I take the liberty of asking you on what portion of Dr. Gray's speech you found the asser tion in the article that "all the Irish members would take pay ?" Mr. Morris—l really can't recollect on what parti cular passage the article you allude to was written. Dr. Gray alluded to two cases of that sort. Mr. Moore—Do you think such a charge justified you in stating that the whole of the Irish members, num bering 100 men, were guilty of such practices Mr. Morris repeated that he could not, just at the moment, recollect the exact circumstances under which the article was written. Mr. Moore then said Mr. Morris had better attend the committee another day, after he had refreshed his recollection by a reference to the Times. Mr. Morris said, in any case, he should not be pre pared to disclose any of the secrets of the management of the paper. Mr. Moore—That is your opinion. It will be for the committee to decide that. It was then agreed that Mr. Morris should attend the committee another day, of which he should get notice, and he then withdrew. Mr. Lucas was then called again ; and, after a good deal of discussion as to the mode in which he intended to show that an article in the Tablet connected Mr. Keogh with the inquiry the committee was engaged in, The Chairman said the course they would take was this—Mr. Lucas should state what he wished, and if it was found not relevant to the inquiry, the committee would strike it out. Mr. Lucas then entered into a statement respecting a speech made by Mr. Keogh at the Defence Association, and a speech by Mr. Keogh at Cashel, and other places, all strongly denouncing place-taking by the Irish members. Mr. Lucas read lengthy extracts from articles in the Tablet, bearing on the conduct the Irish members should pursue in reference to the subject of place-taking, and be now contended that what he had then foreshadowed had conic hi pass by Mr. Keogh himself having taken office. He then read extracts from a speech made by Mr. :Ke og h a t Athlone 28th October, 1851, in which M r . K eog h charged Mr. Lucas as being a calumniator, and iu which Mr. Keogh said he did not belong to the Whirrs and he did not belong to the Tories, and never would; and he "solemnly declared if there was a Peelite Government in office to-morrow, and that they were joined by the Whigs, he would not join them for any consideration, until they had made it a basis of their government to repeal the Ecclesiastical Titles Act." 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The March publication has hitherto consisted of the same sheets as in the Christmas edition ; but this year every copy of the work has been disposed of, notwithstanding that the - edition was the largest ever produced: it has therefore been necessary entirely to reprint the volume. Advantage has been taken of the sheets passing through the press to introduce emendations in all parts of the book ; besides which the divisions ent tied respectively "Official Directory," " Postal Direc tory," and "Parliamentary Directory," have been entirely recom piled and corrected to the time of publication. " Another improvement has been adopted in this edition; the Ex ternal Index has been so arranged that the commencement and conclusion o each division is clearly define without the unsightly notches which," &c.—Morning Chronicle. March, 16, 1854. 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The selections for the performAnc( of the HUNGARIAN B tND through the week include the finest efforts of ancient composers, with brilli..nt Morceaux, popular National Melodies, Marches, &c., which, with concerted vocalism. new Songs and Ballads, by artistes of acknowledged merit, renders ea , It evening a feature amongst the high-class amusements of the Metropo is. Kalozdy, Leader of the Band. Morning Performance, Wednesday and Saturday, at Three. PROGRAMME FOR THIS DAY._ Introduction (Robert) ; Selection (I Lombardi) ; Duo (Ernani) ; Aria, (Hunyadizlazio) ; Fantakia (Hongrois); Waltz (Landesfarden); Quadrille (Marionette). Duetts and Songs by the MLses Brougham —" Barcarolle," " Onward, Onward," "On Deck beside the Mast I stand," "My Heart is breaking," "I'll speak of thee." Pianoforte Solos (Barbier de Seville, Fantasia, I Puritani.) BRECKNELL'S SKIN SOAP, recommended ,s the best for producing a clear and healthy skin, being mad, expressly for the purpose of the best materials, and not scented Sold only in shilling packets of either four rounded tablets, or eight squares. BRECK NELL, TURNER, ai.d SONS, was and tallow chandlers, soap and oil merchants, &c., to her Majesty. Bee-hive, 31, IL , ymarket, London. Observe, each tablet and square is stamped " Brecknell's bkltt Soap." READING SAUCE, FOR FIST!, GAME, GRAVIES, RASHES, STEAKS, &e. JOHN & CHARLES COCKS - , the Sole Pro prietors and Manufacturers of the celebrated READING SAUCE, beg to CAUTION the Public against the daily frauds prac tised by many Per.ons, who are offering their spurious Imitations as the GENUINE READING SAUCE. This -.Apt .E 13 patronised and recommended by most Families in the Kingdom, and for general use it stands unrivalled. It is sold by all respectable Fish Sauce Venders. Be particular in asking for "COCKS'S READING SAUCE," which is prepared ONLY by John & Charles Cocks, at their Manufac tory, Duke-street, Reading.—All others are countenetts.—Observe the name, "J. & C.. OCILS, Reading," on the Seal and Label of each Bottle : without this none are Genuine. TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS.-A RETIRED CLERGYMAN having been restored to health in a few days, after many years of great nervous suffering, is anxious to make• known to others the means of cure ; and will, therefore, send free, on receiving a stamped envelope, properly addressed, a copy of the pre scription used. Direct the Rev. E. Douglas, 18, Holland-street, Brixton, London. ELECTRIC POWER LIGHT and COLOUR COMPANY. he Electric Colour Company are now able, by the completion of their works at Frogmore creek, wh ch are at present In full opera tion, to SUPPL' any quantity of their DRY ELECTRIC COLOURS, which, from their brilliancy, durability, body, purity, and price. cannot fail to obtain a preference by the trade generally over those made by the ordinary processes. The colours consist of scarlets, reds, yellows, greens, and blues, of all shades and varieties. For price and all other particulars all applications must be m t de, and all commu ications addressed, to the Commercial Manager, William Prosser, Esq., at the works, Local agencies are required, for which app'ications may be made, by letter, to the Commercial Manager, as above. A LLSOPP'S PALE or BITTER ALE.— Ili Messrs. S. ALLSOPP and SONS beg to inform the TRADE that they are now registering orders for the Mach Brewings of , heir PALE 4LE, in Casks of 18 Gallons and upwards, at the Brewery, Burton.on-Trent ; and at the undermentioned Branch Establishments : LONDON, at GI, King William.street, LIVERPOOL, at Cook. street; MANCHESTER, at Dude-place ; DUDLEY, at the Burnt Tree ; GLASGOW, at 115, St. Vincent street; DUBLIN, at 1. Crampon-quay; BIR MIN GII klif, at Market ; SOUTH WALES, at 13, King-street, Bristol. 11re , srs. ALLSOPP and Sf 4 NS take tie opportunity of announcing to Private Families that their Ales, so strongly recommended by the medical profession. may ba procured In Draught and Bottles Genuine from all the most respectable Licensed Victuallers, on " ALL ' , OPP'S PALE A LE" being specially asked for. When in bottle, the genuineness of the label can be ascertained by its having "ALLSOPP and SONS" written across it. THE SPRING SEASON. Everywhere the signs of an early Spring are apparent, and the exit of a rigorous Winter is not to be regretted, though thousands , have found the winter attire made by E. V OSES and SON the most admirable security against inclement seasons. Early as spring may be, it is not too early for E. MosEs and SON, whose preparations are magnificent and complete, embracing the tasteful productions of every country in the world, the earliest and beAt samples of the richest and neatest materia's which improved manufacture has de. irked. E. MOSES and SON have experienced very great advantages in their magnificent selections for the Spring Season, and will again render these benefits accessible to every patron of their City and West End Establishments. It becomes E. MOSES and SoN to remind their patrons and the public that their Bespoke and Ready-made Clothing Departments are managed with unparalleled experience, skill, and attention, that the most talented cutters and the best workmen are employed on every style of dress, and that the most celebrated fashions for Spring are prepared by E. Moses and SON. the Hat and Cap Department is replete with every novelty manu factured in London and Faris, and the brilliancy of the goods, united with the most economical prices, will constitute the principal attrac tion of the Spring Season. The Dress for L adies and Children pre pared by E. MOSES and QON exhibits the ntmt elegant materials and designs, and a vari.-ty of novelties which it is impossible to describe. The Hosiery I 'epartment presents a New Stock of the richest and most elegant articles for Ladies and Gentlemen, which are sure to prove more than ever attractive from their Syle, Fashion, and Cheap ness. Implicit attention is paid to all classes of Emigrants, and the best and cheapest Outfits are turnished by E.. Mons and SON. The Goods in their gigantic Wholesale Department are prepared acco,l - to the latest ins'ructions from alt parts of the world, and are sure to find ready sale and large profits in any climate whatever. CAUTION.—E. MOSES And SON regret having to guard idle mblic against imposition, having learned that the untradesman-like f ilsehood of " Being connected with • heir Establishment," or " It's he same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for ,bvions reasons, they beg to state that they have No CONNEXION WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE IN OR OUT OF LONDON, except their own Establishments, as follows : London City Establishment, 154, 155. 156, and 157, Minories 84, 85, and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating. London West-end Branch, 506,507, 508, New Oxford-street, 1,2, and 3, Hart-street, all communicating, Bradford (Yorkshire) Branch, 19 and 20, Bridge-street. Sheffield Branch, 36 Par,rate. Colon ial Branch, M lbou ne, Australia. Merchant fano. Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Bnot and Shoe Makers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen. IMPORTANT _should any article not give satisfaction, it will be exchanged if desired, or, if preferred, the money will be returned without hesitation. All goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest price, rrom which no abatement can be made. The Establishments are closed from sunset on Fridays to sunset on Saturdays, whusiness is resumed till 12 o'clock. A new Book, " The Echo of Public Opinion," containing Rill lists of prices, our system of self-measurement, &c., &c., may be had on application, or post-free. A handsome Ahnanac for the year ending 1854 can be had, gratis application. Id l'on panic Francais. Qui si parla Italian. 441Clit rasa Doutich• Aqua so 114bla Espano CONSTANTINOPLE TO-NIGHT at Eight, and Every Day at Half--past Two and Eight o'clock. The Lecture is delivered by Mr. CHARLES KENNEY or Mr. J. H. STOCQUELER, and has been written by Mr. ALBERT SMITH and Mr. SHIRLEY BROOKS. Admission, Is.; Reserved Seats, 2s. EGYPTIAN HALL. Rate of titi Quane3 Articles. Cost Price. proposed provided. Charge to the Troops. - _ -- Porter 64,800 gals. 355. per bar. of 36 3d. per qt. Pale ale (for the gals. officers) 2,700 „ 40s. per ditto. 4d. „ Preserved pota toes 50,000 lbs. sd. per lb. sd. per lb. ChocoLte . lO,OOO „ 11.165. per cwt. 4d. „ Coffee BO,OOO „ 611. lOs. per ton. 63d. „ Tea B ,OOO ~ is. per lb. is. „ Sugar lOO,OOO ~ 11. ls. 6d. per cwt. 2d. „ Rice 200,000 „ 261.105. per ton. 3d. „ Scotch barley for broth lO,OOO „ 14s. 6d. per cwt. Id. „ The regulations under which the different articles are to be delivered in bulk by the Commissariat to each regiment and then distributed in detail will probably be left to Lord Raglan to determine, and his lordship will, no doubt, fix a limit to the quantity allowed to officers and men, in crder that the boon thus conferred may not be converted to other purposei than the soldier's benefit. The importance of this precaution is pointed out in the Treasury minute, it being very naturally presumed that in the article of beer especially the predilections of our troops are likely to undergo no change from service in the East. The foregoing arrangement must give great satisfaction not only to those gallant fellows who will be directly benefited thereby, but also to their country men at home who will have all the more confidence in the triumph of our arms when they know that the " pluck " of our soldiers is sustained by a liberal Com missariat. Should the plan succeed with the expe ditionary force, as is expected, it will probably be ex tended to the troops ordinarily serving abroad ; but, as our policy is now to let our colonies not only govern but defend themselves, the diminished number of soldiers required for foreign service will enable us, without any serious loss to the revenue, to make suitable: provision for their comfort. It is to the honour of the East India Company that they set the example in this respect, but the Treasury are entitled to commendation for this additional proof of their attention to the wants of the soldier. SOUTHAMPTON, MARCH 21. Capt. Austin, R.N., the Admiralty Superintendent of Packets at this port, has received instructions to survey the Peninsular and Oriental Company's screw steamer Colombo, of 1,800 tons and 450-horse power, and report upon her capacity for the conveyance of troops. The Colombo is being coaled and prepared for sea, and may be made available for the transport service at two or three days' notice. In the event of her being chartered by the Government, the Sultan would be despatched with the India and China mails of the 4th of April, which are at present arranged to be taken out by the Colombo. It is expected that the 38th regiment will embark from this port in a few days for the East by the Royal mail steamer Magdalena, which has been held at the disposal of the Government for the last fortnight. PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 21. The St. Vincent, 102, Captain Scott, is progressing fast with her rigging. She has main and b mizen topmasts up and fielded, and foretopmast slung ready for hoisting on board. The Caesar, 91 (screw), Captain Robb, is swinging at Spithead for the adjustment of her compasses. A survey has been held to-day upon the state of the Penelope, 16, paddle-frigate, Captain Lyster, with the view of making her available for further immediate ser vice in this emergency. The Gladiator, 6, paddle-frigate, has been brought to the steam factory jetty to-day to receive her new shaft. She is to be ready for commission by the 3d proximo. The Resistance, 42, troop-ship, Master Commander Bradshaw, hauled out of dock to the fitting-basin this afternoon to complete for sea. The Cuckoo, steam-vessel, arrived this mornine , from the eastward, with seamen and supernumeraries for the fleet. Some blasting experiments connected with naval ope rations were exhibited to-day at Rat Island, in this harbour, in the presence of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Cockrane, K.C.8., the Commander-in-Chief, Captain Sir Thomas Maitland, C. 8., of the Excellent, Captain Savage, R.M.A. Instructor in Fortification at the Royal Naval College, and other scientific officers. We abstain from minutely describing the object from pru dential motives. _ _ The Gorgon, 6, paddle-wheel sloop, Commander Cumming, completed the adjustment of her compasses to-day, and will bend sails to-morrow, preparatory to dropping out to Spithead, where the St. George, 121, Caesar, 91, Prince Regent, 90, and Desperate, 8, re main at anchor. The 23d Royal Welsh Fusiliers, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Chester, paraded this morning, at 10 o'clock, in the Governor's field, within Portsmouth Garrison, in heavy marching order. Major-General Simpson went through the ranks and inspected the arms, accoutrements, and kits of the men. This regiment is in the highest state of efficiency, and eager for active ser vice. It is expected to embark shortly for Turkey. PLYMOUTH, MARCH 21. Her Majesty's screw steam-ship James Watt, 91, Captain George Elliot, will go out of harbour on Satur day. Her crew will probably be paid wages the same day, and she will sail on Sunday for the eastward. The hospital ship Belleisle, 24, Commander James Hosken, was yesterday moved from the sheer-hulk to the jetty, to be rigged by seamen riggers. The crew of the steam-vessel Conflict bent sails yes terday. She will go out of harbour to-day. Wind, easterly, blowing strong. WOOLWICII, MARCH 21. The Lightning steam-vessel, Captain Sulivan, left this morning, at five o'clock for Sheerness, preparatory to her proceeding to the Baltic. Sh e i s t o b e em ployed in lay ing down buoys where the navigation is difficult, and will be assisted in that service by the Alban, commis sioned at this port by Captain Otter. The Lightning had 12 buoys put on board at Woolwich. Her duties will be of no ordinary kind, as it is understood that the Emperor of Russia has ordered all the buoys serving as guides to safe navigation in the Baltic to be removed previous to the arrival of the B r iti s h fl ee t. The Light ning and the Alban are preparing to lay down about 350 buoys, which will be taken out a few in each of the ships of war and war steamers proceeding to the Baltic. The Archer, 14, screw steam-corvette, Captain Heath cote, remains in the harbour here ready to join the Bal tic fleet, and is expected to leave Woolwich for her des tination in the course of the week. The Hope, hired steam-transport, left Wookfich yes terday afternoon, with the officers of the Commissariat and a large quantity of commissariat stores on board, for Malta. The Melbourne, hired steam-transport, is having coals put on board from the coal depot off Woolwich Dock yard. The John Masterman, No. 9, horse-transport, was brought down from Deptford to Woolwich on Saturday, and is now in the basin ready for embarking horses pro ceeding with the next detachment of the Royal Artil lery for service in the East. The Allipore, No. 8, horse-transport, was towed down the river yesterday from Deptford to Woolwich by the Rhadamanthus paddle-wheel steam-storeship, Master- Commander Belam, and has also been taken into the basin. The Palmerston, No. 7, horse -transport, was towed down from Deptford to Woolwich in the afternoon, but too late to be taken into the basin on the same day. It is expected the Melbourne will embark the reserve battery of Artillery, under the command of Captain Barker, as that battery takes out no horses. ROYAL ARSENAL. The whole of the workmen belonging to the royal car riage department worked from seven o'clock a.m.to seven o'clock p.m. on Sunday last. Nearly 1,000 men are employed in that department in the construction of field, garrison, and ship gun-carriages. ROYAL ARTILLERY. Captain • Maude's troop of Royal Horse Artillery ar rived at Woolwich to-day, their arri va l b e i ng accelerate d by an order transmitted to them, while on the march, to take the railway from Stafford to London. Captain Cleaveland's field battery, Bth company of the 12th battalion, has received orders to join head quarters at Woolwich, from Ireland, with the least pos sible delay. Captain Harrison's company, 6th battalion, has been placed under orders to proceed to Dublin on Tuesday, the 28th inst., to relieve Captain Graydon's company, Ist battalion. .... Captain Graydon's company, on being relieved, will proceed to Portsmouth, to relieve Captain Bingham's company, 12th battalion, the latter being under orders to return to head-quarters. DUBLIN, MAP.CH 21. The 21st North British Fusiliers (Lieutenant-Colonel Lord West commanding) was inspected yesterday at Richmond Barracks by Major-General Cochrane, pre paratory to its embarkation for Malta. The result of the inspection was most satisfactory, and the high disci pline and fine appearance of the troops elicited warm commendation from the General. The 63d infantry re giment will be paraded for inspection this morning in the Palatine square of the Royal Barracks. A large COURT CIRCULAR. The Queen attended by the Hon. Matilda Paget, Vis count Torrington, and Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey, visited her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glocester yesterday afternoon at Glocester-house. His .Royal Highness Prince Albert rode out in the forenoon, attended by Viscount Torrington. The Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary visited her Majesty. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by the Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, the Hon. Mary Seymour, Lord de Tabby, Viscount Torrington, and Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey, honoured the Olympic Theatre with their presence last evening. Her Majesty's private band was in attendance in the palace on Monday evening, and performed the follow ing compositions : Overture, "saydee Auber. Couplets, " L'Etoil du Norde" Meyerbecr. March, "Maio" Beethoven. Selection, "La Figlia du Regiment". Donizetti. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of the Glocester re ceived visits yesterday from the Queen, the Duchess of Kent, the Duchess of Cambridge, and the Princess Mary. Her Royal Highness the Dnchess of Kent, attended by Lady Fanny Howard and Lord James Murray, honoured the Princess's Theatre with her presence last evening. THE 37 : :EW BISHOP. The Rev. W. K. Hamilton, who has been appointed to succeed the late Bishop of Salisbury, was educated at Eton, and was afterwards one of the favourite pupils of the late Dr. Arnold. He entered at Christ Church, Oxford, took the highest honours in classics, and was chosen a fellow of Merton College, where he formed the acquaintance of the late Bishop Denison, an acquaintance which subsequentlyripened into an intimate and devoted friendship. He acted as curate to the late Bishop at St. Peter's Oxford, and on Dr. Denison's elevation to the episcopate, because his exaniining chaplain and Canon of Salisbury. During the fatal illness of the Bishop he was never absent from his bedside. He is said to possess considerable powers as a preacher, but is chiefly remarkable for the simplicity of his charac ter and the consistent piety of his life. It may safely be predicted that he will tread worthily in the steps of his lamented friend and predecessor. The Bishopric was in the first instance offered to the Rev. J. J. Blunt, Margaret Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, and declined by him on the ground that, though still well and actice, his increasing years might shortly deprive him of the means of dis charging the duties of an office the arduous nature of which was entirety new to him. pURSSELL' S.—BALL SUPPERS and WEDDING BREAKFASTS SUPPLIED in .the first style; public breakfasts, dinners, and promenade suppers supplied by con • tract ; a large stock of bride cakes for immediate use, from one to twenty guineas each; a handsome cake for five guineas, packed and sent to any part of the country if required, and warranted to keep 12 months.—Joni R. PuassELL, 162, Regent-street, and 20, Ludgate bill, only. COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL CHRIST'S HOSPITAL. On Monday a special court was held in consequence of a requisition numerously signed, for the purpose of con sidering what steps should be taken by the court in re ference to the office of President of Christ's Hospital, now vacant. The LORD MAYOR assured the court that he was no party to the requisition, but that, on the contrary, he had declined to give any opinion as to the propriety of summoning the members upon the occasion. He hoped, however, as he was a candidate for the office, that they would allow him to make a few observations on the sub ject of the approaching election for the office. (Hear, hear.) He considered that if he hesitated to stand for the presidency of the hospital, he would cast a reflection upon himself as Lord Mayor. He had consulted the City Solicitor and the Town Clerk, and he had asked the opinion of several grave and experienced men, all of whom concurred in believing that he had no alternative. (Hear, hear.) Hisdordship then proceeded to quote from the records of the corporation from the commence ment of the institution to the death of Alderman Thomp son, the unbroken chain of instances in which the office had been held by members of the Court of Aldermen, and declared that upon public grounds alone, and in de fence of the rights and privileges of the corporation, he had determined in the most vigorous manner to resist the attempt at interference. (Cheers.) • Deputy BOWER rose to move " that the office of ;pre sident of Christ's Hospital having for a great many years been uniformly filled by a member of the Court of Alder men, this court is of opinion that no reason exists for a departure from that precedent, and that the appoint ment of any other person, however exalted, to that honourable office, would be an infringement of the an cient privileges of this corporation, and prejudicial to the independence and interests of the citizens of Lon don." He thought the court was bound to make a show if opposition, when such an attempt was made to take from the citizens of London a privilege which had existed for so many years. How it was, he would ask, that commercial men whp had hitherto so admirably headed the institution, were to be interrupted as to their right of succession to the office ? Why had those who con ducted the antagonistic movement looked for a candidate elsewhere ? (Hear, hear.) Because they were anxious to monopolise the power of the president themselves, and knew that their candidate would not prevent their exer cise of that authority. But he thought that if the Duke of Cambridge saw, by a fair statement of the claims of the corporation, that his Royal Highness was made the instrument of an unfair invasion of their privileges, he would withdraw from so unseemly an exhibition. (Hear, hear.) Deputy LOTT seconded the motion. He agreed with the mover that the almoners, in conjunction with the treasurer, were seeking to have everything in their own way, and the election of the Duke of Cambridge would, he had no reason to doubt, effect that object by throw ing the duties of the office into their hands A glance at the list of the names of the committee of his royal high ness was a sufficient test•of the motives by which it was ,ought to influence the election. The governors who were governors by privilege were in fact mere ciphers in the Christ Hospital transactions. The donation gover nors exercised all the power. He did' not consider the present a personal movement at all. (Hear, hear.) It was the commencement of a series of innovations, and he hoped it would be met by a resistance proportioned to the force of the mischievous object of the enemies of the corporation. (Hear, hear.) Mr. ABRAHAM rose in no unfriendly spirit to move an amendment. He concurred in the opinions expressed by the mover and seconder, but the resolution in his opinion contained controversial matter which it might not be ju dicious to adopt under the circumstances. He could not subscribe to the doctrine that the election of the Duke of Cambridge would be subversive of the ancient pri vileges of the corporation. The corporation could claim no exclusive privilege in an election of the kind. (Hear, hear.) He would be sorry to see any person except the Lord Mayor in the chair at Christ's Hospital, but he believed the best thing the court could do would be to engage in an immediate and active canvass for his lordship, and under that impres sion he proposed as an amendment, That this court sees no reason for a departure from the long existing custom of appointing a member of the Court of Alder men to the presidential chair of Christ's Hospital, and pledges itself to assist the Lord Mayor in obtaining that office." Deputy CORNEY thought the question ought to be re• ferred to the consideration of the Court of Aldermen, who were well able to judge whether their privileges were invaded by the act of bringing forward the Duke of Cambridge. Alderman SALOMONS said the court ought to give utterance to their opinion of what they had reason to consider to be an innovation upon their privileges. He was against any wanton or unnecessary change, and he spoke as a donation governor as well as a governor by corporate privilege. Mr. W. JONES approved of the amendment, as a mode of avoiding personal matter and satisfactorily accom plishing the object the court had at heart. Deputy DARIN and other members strongly supported the original motion, and Mr. ABRAHAM withdrew his amendment. The previous question was then put, as was the amendment, but was soon after withdrawn, the court having shown convincing proofs of their approval of the motion of Deputy Bower—which, upon being put by the Town Clerk, was unanimously and amidst acclamations agreed to. The court then adjourned. COMPARATIVE REWARDS OP MR. COBDEN AND COLONEL THOMPSON. While freely acknowledging the great and important services rendered by Mr. Richard Cobden—now of Rus sian alliance notoriety—to the Anti-Corn-Law League, we cannot forget that the veteran reformer, Colonel Per ronet Thompson, was really and truly the prime mover, the prompter, and master-spirit of that movement. Colonel Thompson was a staunch repealer before Mr. Cobden commenced the agitation. He embodied the spirit of the League before the League existed. His Anti-Corn-Law catechism, tracts, and other publications, furnished the arguments from which Mr. Cobden and others drew their irresistible appeals to the reason and common-sense of the country. Colonel Thompson was a platform speaker also. He took an active and public share in the movement, and was everywhere one of the most popular advocates of the cause. But, though pos sessing the principal merit, he left to Mr. Cobden the lion's share of the glory. Posterity "will do Colonel Thompson justice ; but has he received justice at the hands of the pre sent generation ? So far is this from being the case, that we find Mr. Cobden at this moment in posses sion of an ample fortune, as the acknowledged re ward of his anti-corn law labours, while, on the other hand, the veteran Colonel Thompson has not only never been rewarded, but has been subjected to a species of persecution on account of the active and im portan't part which he took in the same and nimilar move ments. His name has been omitted in the promotions, and he has been expressly declared disqualified from ap pearing "in any future brevet." The gallant colonel has in vain applied for restoration. No moral offence — no dishonourable conduct—no seditious practices are laid to his charge. He never followed the Chartist banner of any agitating demagogue. Yet, as the reward of his public services, instead of receiving a public donation of sixty or seventy thousand pounds, he has been degraded from the army list, and declared dis qualified from appearing in any future brevet. Of course the real mottves are not assigned. His disqualification is attributed to some disputed matter of form. Yet there can be no mistake in the case. The motives that ani mate the authorities in the Horse Guards are too appa rent. An indignant protest which the Colonel has recently published, concludes thus— " Not to leave anything uncertain, I wind up with say ing that my claim is for restoration to my place in the Army List, from which I conceive I have been unjustly removed in revenge for my public conduct on the Corn Laws and the Queen's succession." And again, in another letter, showing " How public services aro rewarded " " There is something very disaffreeable in being supposed to deal in hints and insinuations. (therefore state distinctly my belief, that I have been degraded by the military authori ties on false pretences, in vengeance for having supported in Parliament the cause of Reform and Legitimate Succes sion to the Throne, the only preventive for which in future will be to bring the Government of the Army under a con stitutional minister, removable as other ministers, includ ing the governors of the Navy, aro, by majorities of the House of Commons." The nation ought to take up this matter. It is a dig ' grace to the country that Colonel Perronet Thompson should suffer persecution and injustice for fighting the battles of the people, while Richard Cobden, his disciple and copyist, and who has done nothing but blunder in everything he undertook hi mse lf , s h ou ld not only pilfer the glory but run away with thQ prize.—Scoeck Reforlur' B QOPOtc. ~ti IheNAM pat. A faii taonthi roiled way pet-, sons were under the: impression that those promiset4 would not be kept. Dr. Power, member for Cork, county, soon after got an appointment tinder the Go; veenment, and a new election took place for Cork, WO Mr. Vincent Scully became a candidate. Mr. Keogh was !present at that election, and stated, among other things, that "So help him God! no matter what the Ministry might be that should be in office, he should oppose them until they had consented to grant th e de viands of universal Ireland." That he put in as contain ing an oath on the part of Mr. Keogh. In reply to Mr. Keogh, Mr. Lucas stated that, to the beSt of his recollection, he cut those extracts out of the Nation, a Dublin paper, which, he believed, had copied them from the Cork Examiner. He had not referred to the Cork Examiner to see if they were correctly quoted, but he had referred to a gentleman who had been pre sent, and he assured him the words were used by Keogh. Mr. Lucas then read au extract from anothe v speech made by Mr. Keogh, in which he stated tliat he . would oppose every Government which should not - grant Mr. Sharman Crawford's Landlord and Tenant Bill. Ha (Mr. Lucas) charged that Mr. Keogh's acceptance of office was a violation of those promises and pledges. Mr. G. E. H. Vernon—Do you know that, &trill.. all Mr. Keogh's political career, he was connected witlitliv:t party which are now in power Mr. Lucas—No, I did not. It was understood. that Mr. Keogh wished to be attached to an independent party. Mr. Vernon—Was there not a vote of thanks passed at a meeting of the Defence Association to Lord Aber deen, the Duke of Newcastle, Mr.. Sidney Herbert, Sir J. Graham, and others, in which Mr. Keogh joined ? Mr. Lucas—Ye.:,.und in that vote I most heartily joined, because I considered that the individuals named had done us great service by their conduct on the Facie siastioal Titles Bill. Mr. Vernon—l do not wish to go into any party question, but I ask 10i1 was there anything inconsistent in Mr. Keogh takino , office under such men ? Mr. Lu cas re p ea ted that he thought Mr. Keogh was not justified. In reply to Mr. Keogh, Mr. Lucas said it was they fact that the paper which he conducted (the Tablet), and several oth er I r i s h papers, oppose d his election and, as, far as they h a d the opportunity, they did all they could to prevent hi s b eing elected. N otw ith s t an di ng thi s he was returned b y a very large majority over his oppo . nent. In reply to questions by Mr. Butt, and othv hon. members of the committee, Mr. Lucas said that the letter which lie had prOduced on a former day from Mr. O'Flaherty to Mr. Swift, M.p., soliciting subscriptions towards Mr. Keogh's election expenses, and in which it was stated that 'anieng theiMiSiefibbra — kins Mr. Sidney Herbert as a subscriber of 1.00/.., he had not from Mr, Swift himself, and that it was looked u p on by Mr. Swift as by no means a confidential communication, as Mr. Swift was but very.slightly acquainted with Mr. O'Fla herty, and did not seek the communication—it was thrust upon him. In retry to Mr. Bright, he said he did not bring any charge whatever against Mr. Sidney Herbert ; but he considered that his subscribing to Mr. Keogh's ek,ctiou expenses was a proof of Mr. Keogh's intention not to carry out his promises. How far Mr. Sidney Herbert' was aware of Mr. Keogh's oaths and promises, he O(r. Lucas) could not of course say. By Mr.Vernoa--He did not consider thatthe conduct of the present Peelite party, towards the Roman Catho lic Church in Ireland, was such as would justify Mr} Keogh, or other Irish members, taking office under or supporting the government. Mr. Lucas then referred to and read some advertise ments from the Times offering clouceurs for Government situations. He knew nothing personally of those ad vertisements ; but he regarded them as collateral proof of situations being procured by members of Parliament for pecuniary considerations. Mr. W. Ford, town clerk of Dublin, and a solicitor, was next examined. He said he was acquainted nth the late Mt. Shell for 35 years. He heard a conver,sa- tion with reference to Irish members at which 32r. Shell was present. That conversation had been partly detailed by Mr. Lucas on a previous day, to the effect :that Lord 'J. Russell had made a great blunder, an.* could never again get the support of a Roman Catholic, and that Mr. Shell replied, Pooh ! M-(naming a Treasury official) holds the Irish members in the hollow of his hands." The witness now entered into several , details of the conversation alluded to, and he said that he believed it was himself, and not Mr. Shell, who made use of the phrase in question, and that Mr. Sheil assented to it ; and he' (the witness) said that he supposed the Government imagined " they tad the Irish members like g reyhounds in the leash. " Witness said that Lord John Russell must have , been made to write the Durham letter, and Mr.. Shell said li e h a d b een i n conversation with Lord John Russell a day or two before, and on Mr. Shell saying to Lord John Russell that that letter would give the priests all the power at the nest election, and in reply to that Lord John Russell remarked that he had always found that the Irish members voted with the government, even though they were returned by the priests. 13y Mr. Butt—When he made use of the phrase as to Irish members being" held Pike. greyhounds in the leash," he had no particular member in his mind. That con versation ' between Lord J. Russell and Mr. Shell re ferred to the then recent alterations in the Irish fran chise, andlaot to the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill, which did not come on till afterwards. . At the conclusion of Mr. Ford's examination. The committee adjourned until 12 o'clock to-morrow (this day). SPORTING- INTEktIG.4'2ITCE BETTING AT MANCHESTER-TUESDAY. Most of the leading men having left here for War wick, the betting was principally on the events to be decided there to-day and to-morrow. For the handi cap the only horses hacked with spirit were Cleveland and Contentment, and for the Steeplechase on Friday, the Trout and Needwood. There was an improvement in Defiance and Little Jew for the Northamptonshire, the former was also backed freely for the C reat North ern, and there was also a strong commission to back Baalbec for the Chester Cup. LATEST PRICES. WARWICK HANDICAP. 3to 1 agst Cleveland (taken). 7to 2 agst Contentment (taken). 7to 2 agst Buttress colt (taken). IVARIVICKsHmE STEEPLECHASE. to 1 agst the Trout (taken). 4to 1 a,c,rst Oscar (taken). 4to 1 agst Needwood (taken). NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. 4to 1 agst Defiance (taken). 7 to 1 agst Lamprocles (taken). 14 to 1 agst Little Jem (taken). 15 to 1 agst Pancake (taken). GREAT NORTHERN. 11 to 1 agst Virago (taken). 15 to 1 agst Defiance (taken). CHESTER CUP. 20 to 1 on the field of). 25 to 1 agst Baalbec (taken). 2,000 to 40 agst D. of Lorraine colt (taken), 2,000 to 30 agst Contentment (taken). DEBBY. 9to 1 agst Dervish (taken). 16 to 1 agst Wild Huntsman (taken). 20 to 7 agst Mamas (taken). 28 to I zgst ACrobat (taken). WARWICK. AND LEAMINGTON SPRING MEETING.—TIIESDAY. SWEEPSTAKES of .5 sovs. each, with 20 added, for $lO and three year olds. Optional selling weights, Zte• Five furlongs. (9 subs.) Mr Turner's Census by Lanercost, 3 yrs (20/J, 7" 4 st 71b) 91b (Chariton) - 1 ' Mr. G. Drewe's Flageolet, 2 yrs (201 ), 5 a (Covenfal,-• Mr. Liley's Orfila, 2 yis (201.), sst 7111 (C. Prior) 3 The WOODCOTE STAXES of 15 sovs. each, 5 ft, for 2` Yr* old, colts Bst 71b, and fillies Bst 41b. Those by s tales lions or out of mares which never produced a winwer allowed Sibs. Five furlongs.. (4 subs.) Mr. C. D. Breton's The Despised by Meteor, Bst 41.,b (Knott) 1 Mr. Halford's Oddity by Gobbler, 7st 131. b (Standing) 2 Lord Clifden's Thessaly by Epirus, ist 13113 (Flatrnan) r, A FREE HANnicar of 10 sovs. each, 6 ft, with 25 added, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. One mile. The highest weight ;accepting being 7st 61b, it was raised to Set 71b, and the rest in proportion. Mr. Moseley's Alonzo, by Alpheus, aged Bst , 71b (W. Sharpe) 1 Mr. Blyth's Florist, 4 yrs, 7st 31b (KendiNll) 2 Mr; Oliver's rattery, 4 yrs, 6st 101 b ...(Oliver, jun .) 3 Mr. Row den's Little Davie, 5 yrs, 7st 91b (WakefieldN 4 Mr. Walker's ',Cho Macaw, 6 yrs, 7st lib ...(T. Cliff) Mr. Halford's Eliza, 4 y rs, 7 st 31 b (Standing) w The TRIAL STARTS of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added b, the Town of Warwick ; 3-yr-olds, 7st • four Sat 91bd Certain penalties and allowances. Tile mile course.. 10 subs. Baron' Rothschibl's Orestes, by ... Bst 91b ...................................... (Charlton) 1 Mr, IRby tb .'. Pair's ataplan, Orlando , 4 yr 4 e Baron, Oilatman) :a Th e Wirmtourattsv HANDICAP of 15 cove . _ed. Oe ntlemen each,. 10 ft, and 5 o uly if declared, &e., with 301. add rid( srs, professional s 611 ) ex t ra . Two miles. (21 sub g., 4 of whom p a y 5 sovs ea ch). Mr. 11 loseleys Bourton, by Drayton, lOst lb (including Count llatthyany's Etliclwoli. 5 Y r '' 61b , extra) ................. .. .................. (Tasl:-ser) 1 lOst 91b (Own*7) 2: Mr. El IW :kirds . s Gem ' l' • Thompson,‘ 3 ai ,ieezo, 3 yrs, Bst 121 b (M.r. 11fr. D uvie,s':i Titterstonc, 6 yrs, lOst 61b (Owner) 4 T he F. talmn; - ;' PLATE of 50 sovs, for horses belonging t.,0, the ‘v,trwieksbirc-Ifunt. Th e second to receive 10 ' s" 8 . • Two miles. Heats. 12st .41b.. .................. (Mr. F. Robbins, jun.) 1 Mr. F.. :Itobbins's British Sailor, by Cate:; . by, 5 yrs, 1 by Catesb list 111 b ............. (111 r. Lursell) 0 g Mr. .1: i s . Millward's Jenny (b. h), , 5 yrs,• Mr. AV . C. Smith's Johnny kh ) , , Jones, y .. 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