The Sun. — London, England, 1868-03-14 00:00:00

J 1..... ..,....::. MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCZ Cm, Two O'CLOCK. All the stock markets are very quiet and dull in town. There is an almost entire absence of support on the part of the public : and consequently what ever changes have taken plkce are in the adverse direction. The demand for money is still considerable, ana rates are firm at 1 to 1 per cent., on the best com mercial bills. Short loans on Government securities are in demand on the Stock Exchange at 14 2 to 2 Oer cent. The Funds are flat upon some small sales, and an absence of purchasers:, Consols are quoted 92i to 93, for money, and 93 for account ; New and Reduced are 91i to 91i ; Bank of England Stock, 249 to 251 ; India Five per Cents. are a further per cent. lower, at 114 f to 1141; Exchequer Bills, 10s to 15s prem. Foreign Stocks are dull, but the variations are con fined to a relapse of per cent. in Egyptian Railway Debentures, at 88i to 89i ;of in Peruvian (1865), at 76i, to 76i ; a n d o f * i n It a li an (1861) , at 45i to 45i ; and to a rise of * in the Viceroy's Seven per Cents, at 72 to 72i ; and of I In New Spanish at 351 to 35i ; Mexican are without change at 15 to 15i ; Greek, 12i to 13 ; Turkish (1865), 32i to 33; Portuguese Scrip, to 1 grew. ; Egyptian (1864), 85i to 86i ; and Viceroy's Nine per Cents., 87i to 88i. The New Honduras Loan is steady at to It United Sates 5-20 Bonds are higher, at 71 to 72i, but otherwise there is no change in American Securities. Fries are 49 to 49i ; and Illinois, 89 to 90. • Atlantic and Great Western Railway Debentures are firm at 26i to 27i, and the Consolidated Mortgage Bonds have improved k, to 28 to 29. English Railways are flat, but there is only a fan or it in the Midland, London and Nortb Western, and Metropolitan. The quotations are :—Lancashire and Yorkshire, 124 to 12.1 ; Midland, 1041 to 105 ; South Eastern, 72 to 72i- ; London and Nort Western, 114 k to 1141 ; Great Northern, 104i to 105 i ; ditto A, 98i to 99-4 ; Great Eastern, 31 to 313 ; Great- Western, 46i to 47 ; Brighton ' 48 to 48i- ; Sheffield, 42i- to 43 ; Metropolitan, 113 to 1131 ; and Caledonian, 824 to 83. Bank Shares are firm. London and County and London Joint Stock each advanced the former being quoted at 52fr to 53k, and the latter l at 32i to 33i ; Alliance, 141 to 13i dis. ; .Agra (A), 10 to 11 ; Anglo-Austrian, 3; to 4 prem. ; Chartered Mercantile, 281.- to 29f; Consolidated, 41 to 4R ; Imperial Ottoman, k dis. to par ' • London and Westminster, 67f to 68f ; Union of London, 33 to 34. In Foreign Mines St. John del Reys are higher, at 18 to 18i ; Port Philip, 1 to 12 ; Chontales, to 1 dis. In Miscellaneous Securities the dealings continue limited. Anglo-American Telegraph, 22k to 22i, being * higher. Atlantic Telegraph 8 per Cents., 5f to 5 ; Credit Foncier, 3to 3i ; Hudson's Bay, 14i to 14k ; London G enera l Omnius, to 2. £45,000 in sovereigns from South America were sent into the Bank yesterday, while £7,000 were sent out for Egypt. The Helvetia has arrived from New York with £lO,OOO in specie, and the Bavaria with £6,500. It is probable (says tho Manchester Examiner) that the Manchester cotton spinners, in conjunction with the Liverpool cotton brokers, will shortly wait upon the Colonial Secretary to point out the great desira bility of obtaining more accurate reports of the cotton crops in various places. The half-yearly meeting of the Tottenham ana Rampstead. Junction Railway has been called for the 31st inst. The ordinary general meeting of the Waterford and Wexford will be held on the 30th Kist, mad that of the West Somerset Railway on the same ,date. The Central Argentine Railway have called their ordinary general meeting for the 31st inst. The directors of the Metropolitan District Railway Company propose an issue of £400,000 of perpetual Six per Cent Debenture Stock, being the balance of the debentures and debenture stock unissued under the borrowing powers of the special acts. It is offered at par, and will bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum from the Ist of January last. On these terms, allowing for the accruing interest, the-price of the stock is £97 14s 6d, giving interest at the rate of £6 2s 6d per annum. The South Metropolitan Gas Light Company nave convened the ordinary general meeting of proprietors for the . 6th April. M. Wendelstadt, one of the directors of the Bank of Darmstadt, and the representative of a committee representing the German holders of the Bonds of the city of Leghorn, has addressed a memoral to the Government of Italy, demanding payment in specie, and it is stated that the Prussian Government is sup- Porting the requisition. Two years ago some Belgian creditors of the city of Leghorn made a like application, Which was equally well supported, and their demands are not yet satisfied. The following remarks upon the present interesting condition of the silver market are from Messrs. Mocatta and Goldsmid : "The India Exchanges having advanced in consequence Of the continued rise in the prices of cotton and the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company having simultaneously reduced their rate of freight per cent., .there has been a sadden, though not altogether unexpected, demand for silver for the East. The amount purchased twithin the last three or four days probably exceeds 1 a 300, the bulk or. which will be despatched to ,Bombay, vic2 Marseilles, at prices varying from 601 to ,61 1. The former is now the nearest quotation, and even that is almost a nominal one, as to-day there have been no fresh transactions, and it is difficult to form any idea as to the future movements of the market. There is scarcely any silver now here, but very considerable quan tities are deposited in France and Holland, a portion of Which would be available at 61 to 61k. Mexican dollars 'would advance in proportion to silver, but, as coin, there is not any inquiry for them. The arrivals of gold have been unimportant, and have been all purchased for exportation ; the demand, however is not sufficient to call for with drawals from the Bank to any extent. Large shipments of Spanish doubloons to Havannah have been effected, chiefly .through France, and very high prices have been paid." According to Reuter's telegram from Paris to day, the French Three per Cent. Rentes were 69f. 60 0. Firm. Metropolitan District Railway issue of £400,000 Debenture Stock, 1i prem. BRITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES GOVERNMENT FUNDS. ° Per Cent. Console , Do. Account, April 2 93 8 per Cent. Reduced 9l 2 New 3 per C en t 9ll 2 NOW 21 per Cent. Jan. 1894 Do. 5 per Cent. tl an. 1873 Annuities, 80 yrs, expire sth Jan., 1880 — xd Do. for 30 y rs , ex pi re sth April 1885 — • Do (Red Sea Telegraph), Au,., 1908 — 41 clicquer Bills, .£l,OOO, 2 per Ct. Do £5OO l4 15 pm Do. £lOO & £2OO l4 15 pm Bank of England Stock, 45 per Cent 249 Do. Account INDIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. I ndia Stock, 101 per Cent., April 1874 Do. Account Do. 5 per Cent. July, 1880 Po. 4 per Cent., Oct. 1888 Do. Certificates — Do. Enfaced Paper 4 por Cent B7 Do. 5 per Cent., Jan. 1872 ,Irio. 51 per C en t., May 1879 lOBl Do 5 per Cent., Rap. Deb., 1872 — Do. do. 1877 — Do. ' do. 1882 pc. Deb., 5 per Cent., Aug. 1873 O. Bonds, 5 per Cent., £l,OOO Do. under £l,000 _____ • FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. Ar gentine Republic, 6 per Cent — „.44.3triian 5 per Centßonds per Cent. 1859 — 4ra.til63} 1 , 13 0. q per.l Cent., 1852 — 4 io. do 1858.... I ) 0. do., 1860 — 1)0 . s do., 1863 — 1-! 0 .5 per Cent., 1865 ilt:' ,o Account 7ll - ...,e 0 05 Ayres 6 per Cent — ,„ -,-;‘) 2 per Cont. (Deferred 3 per Cent ) v el*, 6 per Cent. e uilian 6 per Cent D o. 41- per Cent LO . 6 per Ce n t., B .i., .f.; 0 ., 1867 ,0., 7 per ,Cent., 1866 — n '-' O ., Scrip £32 paid `', ) 1 ' mbian, 6 per Cent. ,4)anisn 3 per Cent, 1825 .. ' t nubian Principalities, 7 per Cent 661 1)0 8 per Cent., 1867 tquador New Consolidated, 1 per Cent — ''')rptian, 7 per Cent — , I) 0. Sec ou d I ssue - , - "s £5OO Bonds '-' O . £lO6 Bonds B5 4i , Do. 1864 " N o. 4500 Bonds — 4 -' O . £lOO Bonds •••.. 86} 6 orgo,vernruent Railway Debentures .... 89 1 81 ~"., 5 per Cent , 1824 1 5, ex Coups '-' O . Account . . D o. — (t-uO. Coupons Account .tetnala 5 per Cent .. — Itil_duras Gov. Rail. Loan., 10p. Ct., £2sp att 5 per Cent. 1865 — ' - ' O , Account • ' — ikt z o. Maretninana Raiway — '' xi can 3 per Cent — 3) 44) for Account , Do ' 186 4 9 per Cent. Anglo-French — Is Conteloiol(hir pael:Qmr:ar Granada a e e 6 i dn i imperil r 5 e l ) e e n r tC.el lt . * --__ 13° L luaa Warrants (Hectares) 'War. arch 13. Louise, ar six o'clock companied Duchess of ly Princess ay evening Princo and Eolville and [ Cambridge bridge bad s ter House, MOE. arch 13. e trial of Stanberry, the Hon. behalf of to file an L or before t date. irrived at üban pas anded 108 rpool and for Liver- :Noon). ted twelvO ent John- s in vio- ipting the ►Rice, and ithout the :,onspiring ► in the .rmy Bill nory to rjrant ; in ttempting A the Re- :ss in pub. Magis itution by Boutwell, 1 Butler, on behalf n did not a protest ing that limiting of im- caste in irty vote, partisan ch of the ommittee issues of Le 7-30's the com- ;enato to case if or on Mon- ws were for the nator, a 7ant, 110 imaud of nmissioo 3 at Troy' by a re- ace from .ez have ch 14. '0.30 aarl, sador at sturn to eh 14. to -dap a 100 'gotiated sort, and r, and the and sup ivals, and and OW w rates• voys, Oa • beads / or siovo I to 2s; GOs per hay this )ad more lull, with Lw a Ye*: cut, B° ' /s to 333 w firmer, ad gen li „ e‘ f charge ver e foti.gg, tt usual ; he wg f the he beteg, e wallo VA ses of Oral ) esentecled t ecta along ib • ',boo° log o f ye ars _ f oartook u circa tn 4 3 e terih heart, be rpse we ,tbcr aCtilsll `- Peruvian 5 per Cent. 1865 — Do Account 764 7 DJ 44 per Cent. (Uribarren) . Do 44 per Cent.. 1862 Do Account Pah. emese 3 per Ot., 18:13, 'O, '7, '9,'60,'2,'3 Do. do., 1 67 — Do. •do., Scrip, £lO paid —pm Rassian 5 per Cent., 1821, £ St • — Do 44 per Cont. 1850 • .Do 41 per Cent., 1860 Do 3 per Cent., 1659 - Do 5 per Cent., 1662 „• 814 3 4 4 Do. Anglo-Dutch, 1861, £lOO Bonde.t.-, Do. do. £Bl los. d 0..., Do., 1866, .£lOO 80nd5.... 874 7 Do. do. £B4 los. do — Sardinian, 5 per Cent . 701 .. Spanish 3 per Cen . • — Do Accfunt, . - • Do• Now Deferred . . Do Account Do Passive — Do AccA ant Do Com. Cort. of Ouuu , . not fueded Do Account Twkish 6 per Cent. — • Do Account . B6 Do 6 per Cent. 1858 5Bl Do Account Do .£lOO lion( 1 4 Do 6 per Cent., 1802 6l Do Account Do £lOO Bonds 64 Do. 1863 — Do 5 per Cont., 1865 321 Do Account Do 6 per Cent., 1865 54; Do 4 por Cent., Guaranteed Venezuela, 3 per Cent. — Divideucts on the above payable in London. French Rentes, 3 per Cent., Ex. 25f. — Austrian o per Cent. Ex 10 Florins Belgian, 4; per cent., Ex: 25f. Dutch . 2f per Cent. Ex. 12 Guil 541 Do Account Itilian 5 per Cent. 1861, Ex. 25f. Do. Account TWO O'CLOCK. Consols, Money 93 . Do. Account, March 93 PREMIER AND CHANCELLOR. CAIRNS.—So affairs are pretty well settled, I sup pose. You, Stanley, and I form a triumvirate. I am a believer in triumvirates. DISRAELI—I rather believe in the Dictator or Imperator ; but a triumvirate is often a convenient concession. The thing will work. CAIRNS—Not a doubt. Poor Chelmsford wept when you gave him his dismissal. DISRAELI—Yes, on the grand-maternal bosom of his beloved Morning Herald. But tears were his strong point at the -bar, and you may forgive him for being lachrymose when he makes his final exit. CAIRNS—What in the world shall* I do with Mahnesbury? Of course he'll want to behave as if he led the Peers ; and, sitting on the woolsack, I shall have no chance of pinching him when he be gins to make a fool of himself. DISRAELI—Poor old "If Possible !" H e ' s a good fellow--the best ever produced by the race of Harris. Don't be hard upon him. CAIRNS—Not I. At the same time, I should like to discover some way to prevent his ,making those delicious blunders at which journalists will laugh. You and I never make such blunders. DisitAELL—Speak for yourself. I am sorry to say that my taste for epigram occasionally leads me into mistakes which I can't help laughing at afterwards. "Ape and angel" is one case in point , " educating the Tories" is another. CAIRNS.—Yes, the idea of educating a T or y i s linost too good. Teach Newdegate toleran ce or Manners common sense. Well, being a lawyer, you see, I manage to avoid these little errors. DISR.A.ELI.—To tell you the truth, I don't think they matter much in my case. " The wondrous boy who wrote Alroy" is supposed capable of ab surdity. They look upon being First Minister as a good joke—but not ,likely to last. CAIRNS.—They may find it serious and perma nent. By the way, I felicitate you on the plan you have adopted with those recalcitrant judges. The new proposal will work well. I suspect Ccick burn is already exclaiming, " Sorry I spoke !" DISRAELL—What should you have done if Cock burn had had to write to you instead of Chelms ford? CAIRNS.—Sent Mtn back his letter, endorsed, " Pray reconsider this." But Chelmsford couldn't bully a flea. _ _ _ DISRAELL—He might drown it in his tears. lie's Walpole's only rival in that line. CAlRNS.—Bouverie's speech was delightful. DISRAELI—Very. He'd like to be back at .the Poor-law Board. I could see Gladstone wince when he described the Liberals as a rabble—with leaders that couldn't lead, and followers that wouldn't follow. It was very hard on the people's William. CAIRNS —lt was. But the Liberals have a flat tering unction, which they just now use pretty freely. They say they permit you to be Premier just as a precedent for Gladstone : when you have had a few weeks of it, you are to be turned out, and he is to come in. DISRAELI —A charming scheme. One of their resolutions, no doubt drawn up by Russell and Coleridge, and agreed to at a Carlton Gardens caucus. Let them try it. They'll find they're dealing with a different man from the Earl. CAIRNS—Why, he was not afraid of them. DISRAELI—No, nor of anything in the world. But he was too chivalrous to meet Russells and Gladstones on equal terms. He cared nothing for office, and he detested strategy. I do care for office ; and I am more than a match for the whole con clave in strategy. CAIRNS—That I believe. But if they pass a vote of want of confidence ? DISRAELI—I hardly think they dare propose it. I hope they will, however Quem Deus melt perdere, you know. Assuming that they are so foolish, will they get a majority in the present House? CAIRNS —I can scarcely judge. DISRAELI—I think not. Bright, Lowe, Roe buck, Horsman, would be dead against them—and that represents a large following. But if they beat me, I wouldn't resign. CAIRNS—No ? DisßAELl—Certainly not. I should announce an appeal to the country—which, by the terms of the Reform Act, must be deferred to 1869. CAIRNS—And then ? DISRAELI—WeII, then. Do you imagine the new House will be in a hurry to destroy its creator ? CAIRNS—I can't say. We are in arather icono- clastic state. By the way, you'll probably have to make a bishop shortly. Who's your man ? DISRAELI—I have not decided. But I don't mind telling you, in the strictest confidence, that it will be either Maconochie or Colenso. —Ecohes front the Clubs. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT TRURO. telegram de spatched from Truro at 1.30 this morning states :—A destructive fire has been raging in the central and most important part of Truro for the last three hours. Three large warehouses and their valuable contents have been totally destroyed—one belonging to a grocer, another to a draper, and a third to an iron monger, all carrying on wholesale and retail businesses. The fire is spreading rapidly to shops and dwelling houses, and the damage already amounts to several thousand pounds. The two local engines are of scarcely any use. Other engines have been tele graphed for, and great excitement prevails. The wind is ratheri high. TIIE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF ST. PATRICK. —The announcement that the approaching visit of the Prince of Wales to Ireland will be made the occasion of a Grand Installation of Knights of the Illustrious Order of St. Patrick and, amongst others, of his Royal Highness, is exciting great interest among the Irish people. So far as practicable, the coming ceremonial will be the same as in 1821, the Lord Lieutenant, of course, officiating as Grand Master, in the absence of the Sovereign of the Order. The Knights of the Order of St. Patrick at present, with the dates of their admission, are as follows :—The Duke of Cambridge, 1851: the Earl of Roden, 1821 ; the Marquis of Clanricarde, 1831 ; Marquis Conyng ham, 1833 ; th e E ar l o f owth, 1835 ; the Marquis of Headfort, 1839 ; the Earl of Arran, 1841 ; the Earl of Wicklow, 1842: Baron Farnham, 1845 ; the Earl of Fingal!, 1846 ; the Marquis of Donegall, 1852 ; the Earl of Dartrey, 1855 ; the Marquis of Londonderry, 1856 ; the Earl of Granard, 1857 ; Vis count Gough, 1857 ; the Marquis of Downshire, 1859 ; thqEarl of Cork and Orrery, 1860 ; Baron Dufferin and Clandeboye, 1863; Baron Lurgan, 1864 ; the Earl of Charlemont, 1865 ; the Earl of Danraven, 1866 ; and the Marquis of Drogheda, 1867. His Royal Highness will be created an extra Knight of the Order a position held by the la . te Prince Consort, THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, _MA RCR 14. 1868. SITARE LlST.—This Day. ORDINARY SHARES AND STOCKS. Share Railways. m p. Closing Business ; Price. I dune. st Bristol and Exeter .... too 82 14 at Jaledonian lOO 121 d 3. 84 3 st Jain hrian ; 100 2, 30 - Jork and Bandon.. - - 10 Oornwall •I all 3 4 st Dublin & Belfast Juno 11w 75 77 at Dun„Perth,& Ab. June ! l‘co 70 72 - t.Londou. scrip Celt all - - ye. lee - at Glasgow &S. Western; 100 102 104 1031 at Great Eastern, Ord. stk. 100 31 311 31/ st Do. Ph Angl. at. No. 2 100 6 7 at Lireat North of Seotlanii 100 15 6 at Great Northern lOO 1041 105 101 51 sl Do. A stock .. 100 98, 910 90 •sL Do. B stook lOO 121 125 122 at Do. New, is. at 20 pm 100 - - at lit S. and W. of Ireland 100 95 97 at Gt. Western -Original It:0 461 47 461 7 at Do. S. Val. Rill. gun. 100 - - at Do. South Wales at Do. W. Mid.-Oxiord 100 25 30 at Do. Newport lOO 27 2) at Do. Hereford lOO - - st Lancashire & Yorkshire 100 1251 125; 125 1 at London and Black wall 100 - st Lon., Brigh.,& S Coast 100 471 48/ 4SI at lon., Chat., and Dovei 100 18 184 at Do. Metrop. Ex. A lOO 12 15 at Lun. & North Wester", 100 1141 )1 5 115 141 at Lon. & South Western 100 8. (7 86 st Man., Simi., dt Lincolu 100 121 43 21 at Metropclitsn all 113 lit 113 at Do. New lO - - at Do. Extension.— all 106 107 107 1 st Metropolitan Distri,A. all - 201. Do. do. do. 10 - - 10 Do. and St. John'sW'd 6 - - at Midland - Do. X 9 Share 7 - - at Do, liirmin.. do Derby 100 74 76 731 - Mid Kent . . all - - at North British 100 114 35 34 at Do. lid., Pth., & Dun. 100 - - at Nth. Eastern -Berwick 100 1011 1024 102 25 Do. G.N•E purchase 16.13.4 - - at Do. Leeds at Do. York lOO 94 95 94 at Do. Carlisle . . ... 100 128 132 st Do. Stock. & Darling. all 130 132 25 Do. do. 1860-61 lB - at North Lonthin at Do. do. 1864 5. . lO - - - Do. do. 1865 . 5 # 1 41 . ) 10 North Staffordshire 100 50 18 st N. BS. W. Junction all 100 111 1 0 7 at Scottish Central - Soot. N. E , Aber. stock 100 •-• Uo. Scot, Mid. stock lOO - - Shropshire Union at South Devon lOO 45 47 st South Eastern 20 Staines, Wok., B Wok all 9 10 at Taff Vale 10 D O . C -• - - - Vale of Neath - - Waterford & Kilkenny 100 - - 10 Waterloo & Whiteha 1 6 - - West Cornwall OWI COLONIAL GOVEIibIMENT bECUItITIES. 113ritisb Columbia, a per cent., Dec. 31, 1872.... Can.G 0v.6 p.c.Jaat July - 1877-84 - Do. 6 p. o. Feb. & Aug Do. 5 p. c. Mar. & Sept Do. 5 p. C. Jan. & July Do. 5 p. c. Inscribed ak. Cape (*.Hope, 6 p.c. 187* Do. Apl..St Oat 1890-1900 Do. do 1880-90 Do. Jan.&July, 1690-9 i Do. 5 per oent. 15 April and 15 Oct., 1400 Caylon, Nov. 1.875,6 p. Do. 1172, do alauritius, 6 p. o, 1873, Jan. and July Do. 1878 .. • .1 Do. 1882, Mayls, Nov. is Do. 1895, Feb. & Aug.. Natal , lov. 6 per cent.. N.13.G0v.6p.0.J a. &J uly N. 5. W. Gov.s p•o.,1868 Do. 5 p. c. 18;1 to 187th Do. 5 p.c. 1888 to 18t6 New Zealand, 6 p. cent Do. 5 per cent.... Nova Scotia Gov. 6 p. o sterling, 1575 Queensland Gov. 6 p. C Aus.Gov. 6 p,0.18884 Do. 1878 Jt upwards Vic,Gov. 6 p.c. Jo, & July Do. do. e pril & Oct Buinsu r At'anti° Si St. LaSieTellOC Rom., Barods, s Cert. ln.l gu. 6 per cant... Do. F 'shares Buffalo £ Lake Huron Do. Preference Butt,Brant, &Goderioh 5 p.c. 1872-3-1 Calcutta 6; S. E., lim gape Town .1; Dock, gu Demerara, 7 p.o. per. IN East Bengal, gu., 5 do East Indian, gu. 5 p. 0., Do. J Extension irandTrunkof Canada Do. Equip. Mort, Bonds £OO 1 st 1 Cluirge 6 p.o Do. Ist Pref. Bonds Do. do deferred Do. 2d Prrf. Bonds ' Do. do. deterred Do. 3d Pref. stook Do. do. deferred Do. 4th Fret. stock Do. do. deferred Gt. India Yen. gua. 5p.c. 1 vo. Gus. 5 per cent Do. New gua. 5 p. c t. South of India " A... 4 -5 71: o nt p.t..; Do ;mitt Wes. of Canada Do. New Do. 6 p. o B. pay. is 73 Do. 51 do. pay. 1577-8 Iladraa, gua. 5 p.O Do. 41 do Do. 4i do Do. Fifth Extension Cor. 6 p. 0. Buds. Mel. t Hobson's Bay.. N. Rl.C'da.6po Ist pf. ba Uncle Stßhiik'nd, g. 5 p.o Seinde .... • Do. Delhi Do. do ••Do l6. Punjaub.... =.51 Do.lndus St.Flot Qa 1110 100 100 lea 100 100 Issics 100 101 93 100 1 98 1001 86 87 b 5 87 103 105 108 IGO 107 109 106 108 i 8 100 110 111 103 107 104 106 146 10S 107 100 106 Oa 911 10 90 101 98 110 115 i 96 97i 981 102 101 103 105 110 ilt 110 112 SIONS. al 40 1021 1031 a 4 p 5 6 100 100 100 All 100 100 68 71 I 8 52 99 102 104 i 105/ 109 110 15 16 78 62 43 4$ 33 35 27 29 18 19 109 110 11 21 11 2t 102 103 vt to 161 1&i 98 100 91 91 100 10:4 93 95 89 91 83 85 101 105 100 101 104 1014 P 100 101 87 89 103 4 lon 10 I 103 } 1011 POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-THIS DAY. WESTMINSTER. DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT.—A very respectable looking and middle-aged woman came to the court and requested Mr. Ingham, the presiding magistrate, to grant her a protection order under the Matrimonial Causes Act. She stated that she had been married on the Ist of August, 1858, and only lived with her husband twelve months when he deserted her. Mr. Ingham--W hen did you last bear of him or see Lim ? Applicant—l have not seen him since he left me, and the last time I heard of him was by letter six years ago. Mr. Ingham—Under what circumstances did you part ? Applicant—l left him because of his conduct to wards me. We agreed to separate. Mr. Ingham—You parted by mutual consent ? Applicant—Yes, certainly. Mr. Ingham—llow can I say he left you, when you left him, or left one another by mutual con sent ? Applicant--I really could not live with him, he so much ill-treated me. Mr. Ingham—That may be, but I have no power to grant an order unless he has deserted you. Applicant —I have not received a penny from him, either for the support of myself or child, for nine years. Mr. Ingham—Was it arranged that you were each to maintain yourselves at the time of your separation ? Applicant—No. He had broken ,"up our home, and sold it through drink. I was to go to my family ; he was to get up a fresh home and then send to me, but he never did. Mr. Ingham—That certainly alters it. What do you want protected ? Applicant—Some property has just been left me. He might come and take it, although he has loft me all these years to keep myself and child. /Ir. Ingham —I will grant you the order from January, 1867. THAMES. A MODERN JEREMY DlDDLER.—Yesterday 12 tradesmen dwelling in Poplar, Limehouse, and Step ney, came before Mr. Paget to complain of being swindled by a man named Albert Lindley Barton, who came home as the third mate of a ship called the Hotspur, three years ago, and who, they be lieved, had no settled occupation since that time. He was described as a tall and plausible man, whose debts had once been paid by his father, who held a very high commercial positi on . H e lodged at the house of Mr. Fitzmaurice, of Montague House Academy, Poplar, for five weeks, and lived rather extravagantly there, with wine on his table every Sunday, and one or two servants to wait upon him. He suddenly took his departure from Mr. Fitzmaurice, leaving unpaid a debt of £l6 Bs. Mr. Paget said he could not assist the applicant, who could see his debtor in a county court. Mr. Picnington, shoemaker, of Poplar, repaired a pair of boots for Mr. Barton, for which he had paid him, and he then ordered a pair of side spring boots for 18s. 91, with which the modern Jeremy Diddler walked off, end he had not seen him since. The traveller to Mr. Brill, outfitter, in the Commercial-road, said Mr. Barton favoured his principal with orders to the amount of £8 12s. 4d., and the debtor had been since non est inventus. Mr. Peacock, manager to Sh ores an d Co., out fitters, at the corner of White Horse-street, Step ney, said that Mr. Barton selected some clothes, which were sent to his lodgings, and directions given to the messenger not to leave them with out the money, but . Mr. B ar t on contrived to without payin g f or th em. obtain the' goods and came to the shop and ordered more. He observed to Mr. Barton, " Wh y , you h ave not paid for the other clothes delivered at your residence," on which Mr. Barton stuck his hands in his pockets, and said, "I can pay you ; I have the money." H e (Mr. Peacock) thought the b e -raid adorn, 17uti, inabco.cl doing so, Mr. Barton said, " Make out a bill for the total amount of both orders, and I will pay them together." Mr. Paget—Then you twice supplied him with goods ? Mr. Peacock—Yes, sir, to the amount of £2O, on the faith of his representation that he was going out as chief mate of a ship. Mr. Paget—Perhaps he is going out as chief hate of a ship. Mr. Peacock—He cannot; ho has no certificate of competency. Mr. Paget was afraid he could not keep the ap plicant, whose only remedy was to summon the man to the County Court. Mr. Peacock hoped that publicity would be given to the scandalous frauds committed by Mr. Barton on himself and other tradesmen. Mr. Paget don't keep an advertisement office, the press will mos t lik e l y ass i s t you. A chorus of indignant tradesmen said they would summon Mr. Barton to the County Coart as early as possible. MARLB ORO U G TRE ET. OUTRAGEOUS ASSAULT. MERITORIOUS CON DUCT OF A CONSTABLE.--John Parker, alias Scott, and Wm. Butcher, alias Leadbetter, two ruffianly looking fellows, described as costermongers, were charged, before Mr. Knox, with being drunk and wilfully breaking a pane of glass of the value of £l, at the Hereford Arms, Park-street, Grosvenor square, and also with assaulting Mr. Henry Carter, the landlord, and Police-constable Squires, 66 C. Mr. Carter said that about half-past five o'clock yesterday afternoon the prisoners came into his house, and were served with a quartern of gin. They stayed for about a quarter of an hour, during which they made use of very bad language, and then left. Seeing them returning up the street he closed his door to prevent them coming into his house again, Wh en the prisoner Butcher put his foot through a pane of glass of the value of £l. He went outside to take hold of Butcher, when Parker, taking off his coat at the same time, said, ti kill you if you don't let him go," and then gave him (Mr. Carter) a violent blow in the eyes, blackening them both. Assistance arrived, and the prisoners were given into custody. Henry Hill, of No. 5, St. George's-road, Shep herd's-bush, proved seeing Butcher break the pane of glass in Mr. Carter's window. He dragged Butcher into the house to save him till a constable came, and saw Parker assault Mr. Carter in a shame ful manner, Mr. Carter being lame from rheu matism. Police-constable Charles Squi res , 166 C, said that on going to the Hereford Arms, he found the land lord, Mr. Carter, lying on the floor and the prisoner Parker striking him, and the last witness was hold ing Butcher. He took hold of the prisoners and got them out of the house, and as he was going along Park-street with both in his custody Butcher kicked him on the knee, causing hi m t o f a ll t o t h e ground, but he stuck to the Prisoners, and they fell with him. On getting up again he handed Butcher over to the last witness, and took Parker, who tried to kick him in a delicate part, saying that he would ruin him for life ; but through his seizing Parker's leg the kick did not take the effect intended. Parker also threat ened that if he ever got free he would seriously injure him. [The constable, who is a young man, limped in his walk.] Air. Knox said he thought for a youngster like the constable it required no or di nary amount of courage to secure such fellows as the prisoners. But the constable had done more than that, for, without drawing his truncheon, he had succeeded in bringing the prisoners before him. The constable had acted very properly, and he hoped his conduct would be reported to the proper quarter. Barnes, the gaoler, said the boots the prisoner were wearing had holes an inch and a half thick heavily studded with nails. W. James, 71. C, proved assisting in taking the prisoners a part of the way, and hearing the threats made use of by Parker. Mr. Knox said he should remand the prisoners, and take time to consider whether he should not send them to the sessions. The constable was then limping, and he (Mr. Knox) did not know but that he 'night be injured for life. SPORTING INTEL LIGENCE. WEST DRAYTON SPRING MEETING. FRIDAY. The attendance on the courso ou the second day was not so numerous, the great falling off being perceptible among the general public. The weather was favourable, and the fields generally were l a r ge . Th e r i ng men h a d th e pull over the talent on most of the events. The despised Mexico, a ton to one chance, won the chief event —the West Drayton Handicap, wherein two of the leaders fell, and had their chances extinguished. There was no betting on future events. The County Plate of 40 sovs ; winnors extra. About half a nine. Mr F. Barnes's Bop Leaf (Wyatt) 1 Mr C. Head's Marquis of Worcester (Payne) 2 Mr I'. Stevens's Ottoman The following also ran :—Tortuga, Venturer, Pu:itan, liackler, Protection, Valeria, Mont Blanc, Lady Glencora, and Lionel. Betting-5 to '2 agst Tortuga, 3to 1 agst Marquis of Worcester, 5 to 1 agst Hop Leaf, 8 to 1 agst Puritan and Ottoman, and 100 to 8 agst Hackler. The Tradesmen's Cup, for horses the property of porsons residing within twenty miles of London; list 71b each. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr. J. Percival's King of Spades (Coslatt) 1 Mr. G. J. Archer's General Sherman (Payne) 2 Mr. J. Reynold's Romney (Owner) 8 Delium and Aurora also ran. Betting—Even on Delium, 2 to 1 against King of Spades, and 6 to 1 agst Aurora. Selling Plate of 30 sous ; weight for age, with certain pen alties and allowances. About three quarters of a mile. Mr. Rickards' Rally (Lavis) 1 Mr. Reeves's Inheritance (Penfold) 2 Mr. Deacpn's Vicious (II. Jackson) 3 Henrietta also ran. Betting-5 to 4 agst Rally, 2to 1 agst Vicious, and 4to 1 agst Inheritance. The West Drayton Spring Handicap of 7 sous each, 2 ft, with 50 added; about one mile and a half. Mr. Hamilton's Mexico (John Clark) 1 Mr. Flight's The Shrew (Webb) 2 Mr. G. Stonehewer's Gulnare (Wyatt) 3 The following also ran :—Lizard, The Vampire, Lead ing Suit, Maid of the Mill, Residuary, Legatee, Gentle Gale, Tyrone, Duffer, Thorndyke, and Apron Strings. Betting-3 to 1 agst Tyrone, 100 to 30 agst Tlaorndyke, 10 to 1 any other. • Selling Hurdle Plate of 30 soya, the winner to be sold for .... 40 sovs. About a mile, over four flights of hurdles. Mr Pawley's Kismet (Potter) 1 Mr S. Barton's Killarney (H. States) 2 Mr Deacon's Vicious -- (Mr F. G. Hobson) 3 - - - - -- Emperor, Harry, Peignoir, Violet, de Clare, and Holkar also ran. Betting-5 to 4 agstKismet, 2 to 1 agst Peignoir, 8 to 1 agst any other (offered). The Hurdle Race Handicap of 3 sous, 1 ft, with 20 added; colts Fst 181 b, fillies Bst 61b untrieds allowed 81b, i bath 51b ; straight run in (about three furlongs); 9 subs. Lady Stanley, 'Gipsy, Wellington, Lelia, Sedition, Nut break-or, Runaway, Hilda, Sister to Lemonade. A Plate of 50 sovs (Handicap); winners after March 12 (at ten a.m.) 51b extra; three quarters of a mile. Bismarck ... Fire Eater... Mistletoe Salamanca._ Adamanthea The Star ... Cromwell Diamoad honmaster Age st lb ... 4 8 12 ...5 8 0 ... 5 7 11 ... 4 7 8 ...4 7 5 ... 6 7 4 ...4 7 3 _1 6 12 ...3 610 Easby Mauton Weather Islo Alicia ... Citron ... Futurity ... Dunoon S ugarstick... WEDNESDAY. Age st lb 4 6 7 3 6 5 .. 3 - 6 2 ..4 6 0 3 5 11. ~ 3. 5 7 3 5 3 5 7 A Hurdle Race Stakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 25 added ; three year olds lOst 21b, five 12st 101 b, six and aged 13st ; a winner of a hurdle race 51b extra; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; if entered for 63 sovs allowed 51b, 40 101 b, 30 161 b-; one mile and a half, over four hurdles. The Walton. Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2ft, with 25 added, for all ages ; the winner to be sold for 200 soya; winners after the weights are out 51b extra ; five furlongs. The Debdale Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for all ages ; 12st each; winners of 50 sovs once 71b, twice 101 b, throe times 141 b extra; half brods allowed 71b; those that never started allo wed bib; gentlemen riders ; jockeys 51b extra ; two miles ; 10 subs. amoral Sherman, 4 yrs, Steamboat 5 yrs, Le Magicien' 5 yrs, King Alfred (h b) aged, Chance shot (h b) 5 yrs, Maid of the Mill (h b) 4 yrA Dawdler 6 yrs, The Lamb, 6 yrs, Archimedes G yrs, Maid of Kent b g 4 yrs. A Plate of 50 soya (handicap); winners after March 12 (at ten a.m.) 51b extra; half a mile. !Age st lb Nike ... 4 8 12 Dick Turpin ... 4 8 9 Pantaloon 8 8 5 Lady Clinton 4 7 12 Marquis of Worce- Age st lb Retty ~. ... 3 6 5 Lily ... ... 3 6 4 Patrician ... 3 6 4 Weather Isle ... 3 6 3 Miss Alice... ... 4 6 0 Rampart ... ... 3 6 0 Eau de Vio ... 3 512 Alicia ... ... 4 5 11 Proctor ... ... 3 5 7 Precocious... ... 3 5 7 Dunoon '... ~. 3 5 7 Futurity .... ~. 3 5 7 ster ... 4 7 9 Goodfellow !... 4 7 7 Sycee 4 7 6 Secrecy ... 4 7 3 Adamanthea 4 7 2 Columbine... ... 1 7 0 Torch .. 3 612 Ironmaster ... 3 6 10 The Warwickshire limiters' Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each pp., with added ; four year olds 9st 71b, fire lOst,, six and aged lOst 71b; gentlemen riders; one mile on the flat ; 9 subs. Tyrone aged, Torpedo 6 yrs, Fawn aged, Red Deer 4 yrs, Nonpareil 6 yrs, Golden Drop aged, Loo aged. The Welter Handicap of 10 sovs each, h ft; winners after the weights are out 51b extra ; gentlemen riders, profes sionals 61b extra ; one mile ; 12 subs. The weights will be posted at the Grand Stand immediately after the Willoughby Handicap Race is run. Silenus 4 yrs, Rabbit Trap 4, Exceller 6,*Turenne 3, Tremble 4, Langham 5, The Clown aged, Miss Alice 4, Indigestion 6, Ben Nevis 4, Veda 3, Easby 4. The Two Year Old Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; winners before starting 41b extra ; straight run in (about 3 furlongs); 35 subs. Daylight colt, Alpenstock; Lord Chatham, Peckwater, Sister to Veda, First Emperor, Baroness, Portia, Gipsy, Wellington, Lelia, Rahab, Grand Turk, Merry Lass, Sedi tion, Hymen, Minster Chimes, Alibi, Frip, Violetta, Lady Margaret, La Rose, M.A., Morgan la Faye filly, Runaway, Nutbreaker, Cicada colt, Miss Bagot, Hilda, Adolphus, Schneider, Regula, Brontia, Little Nell, Sister to Le monade. Tho Great Warwickshire Handicap of 20 soya each, with 100 added. Ono milo and a half. Ago st lb Kt. of the Garter... 4 9 5 Blinkhoolie 4 8 8 Dalby a 8 7 Christmas Carol G 7 12 Miss Havelock ... 3 712 Tormentor ... 5 7 10 Aekworth ••• a 7 8 Ratio 5 7 6 Thalia 5 7 4 Vixen 4 7 0 Midwife ••• 4 6 13 Sister to Vedette... 4 G 13 Proserpina ... 5 6 12 Grand Cross ••• 4 6 12 , u Clarice 4 , 6, Salamanca... ••• 4 Match, 100, h ft; four miles, over the Grand Annual Steeplechase Courso.—Mr Yate Hunt's br g Little John; aged, list 71b, agst Mr Robertson's clag The Farnboro' Monk, List. Ago st lb Gipsy King 4 6 8 Chaim wood 3 6 7 Sweet Willie a 6 7 Lady Lanibton 4 6 6 Safety ... 4 6 6 Recl:auurae 4 6 4 Stokeley ... 4 6 4 Blue Pe ter ... 4 6 2 Angus ... 3 6 2 Weather Isle 3 5 13 Scotchtuan's Pride 3 5 12 Milton .. 3 5 12 Golden Gift ... 3 5 9 Citron ... ~. 3 5 9 The rest pay 5 soya each. BRITISH MINES. Cam. Consol. Gold, Um Chiverton Clifford Amalgamated Devon G. Cons. ('2avist Urakewalls East Bassett (Illogan) Mast Caradon East earn Brea East Grenville East Gunnislake East Lovell E. W'i Russell (Tavistk .2 1- sm.& StAubyn(G wen. ~ great L axey, dreat South Tolgus.... Great Wheal 8a5y..... 4. Wheal Vor (lielston 'lrenville Herod's Foot [lingston Downs ...... slargaret (Uny Lelant , Alarke Va11ey.......... Ilwyndy Iron Ore, Um ,e7y S ton ...... North toskear ........I si.Wh Bassett(lllogan North Wheal Crotty .. Prosper United........ Providence (Uny Lel au t S. Caradon (St. Cleer).. South Condurrow .. . ... .S.Wheal Fran. (Mogan 'i tray Park . ........... fin ......... Vigra and Clogan, lira.. West Bassett (Mogan .. W. Caradon (Liskeard West Chlrertott ....... • West ..... Wheal Bassett (Mogan! Wheal Butler (Redruth' Wheal Mary Ann (Mcn.l Wheal Seton .......... Wheal Trelawney (Lis. 2.1.0 29i 2.14.6 3} 2.14.0 8.3.0 3.9.0 11.7.6 58i 5.17.0 3 4 5i 6 431 44 3 i 2 10 12 4 5 2 24 1} 2 i i 8 9 1} 2 4 5 17 18 18 19 11 11 38 40 2,1 2t 6 8 6 61 21 11 60 70 5 7 2 3 2 2i 29 3L 380 400 37a 42a 4 6 13 14 11 10 12 64 66 195 10 75 80 16 10 21 23 872 i 87j 9 I PREFERENCE SHARES. GLWestern, Wt. Midland, Oxford Ist guaranteod, 100 Hid Consolidated, 6 per cent. stock, Ditto. Bristol and Birm., 6 per cent., Ditto, 4. per cent. rd., 95 North Eastern, West Hartlepool Harbour and Rail,. 821 i'IiNFERENCIg tiAltlOs AND STOCKS. hidland A and B £5 per cent., 105 LINES LEASED . AT FIXED RENTALS. London and Greenwich, 62 Midland, Bradford Fret., 92 FOREIGN RAILWAYF. Great Luxembourg, 4 1-18 South Austrian and Lombardo Venetian, ii FOREIGN KIN Xb. Don Pedro. North Del Rey. 72 !..... St. John del Rey, Um , IS i DOCKS East and West India, 125 BANt. S. Chartered ILer. of India, London, and ChiLtr,•29 Imperial Ottoman, 10 Loudon Chartered Bang of Australia, 231 London and County, s:i Ditto, new, 321 MIS OICLLAN.EOuB; Anglo American Telegraph, 22 Atlantic Telegraph, 561 Ditto, 8 per cent., 1)81 Berlin Water Works, am., 11 City of 3i oscow Gas, lim., 8i Creditieoncier ot Entrlsna, lim.. 3 1-16 i STORMS IN THE ATLANTIC.—VesseIs arriving at Liverpool report heavy gales and snow storms in the At lantic. The screw steamer Minnesota, from New York, arrived at Queenstown under sail, having lost her screw. The screw steamer Colorado, from Liverpool, put back to Queenstown with loss of screw. Tho screw steamer Bel gian; from Liverpool, and the screw steamer St. Andrew, from the Clyde, havo not yet boon reported out at Port land. IMPORTANT DECISION.--The United States Trea sury Department has decided that every change of a firm by which member retires from the same, whether a now partner takes his place or not, or by which a former pro prietor disposes of his entire business interest and a suc cessor takes his place and continues the business, consti tute alike, in contemplation of law, a new person or firm, liable to special tax from the first of the month in which such change took place, for the balance of the year for which tax has once been paid by the original firm or owner. METROPOLITAN FREE HOSPITAL, DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, CITY. —The aggregate number of patients re lieved during the week eliding March 7 was—Medical 913, surgical 700 ; total, 1,613, of which 742 were now cases. THE STEAMSHIP CITY OF WASHINGTON.—We are requested by the owners to contradict the statement that this vessel proceeded from Queenstown to Liverpool under canvas, in consequence of damaged machinery. She steamed the whole distance, and is now in dock. one mile and a half, over six hurdles. Mr W. S. Stonehewer's Applecross (T. Pickett) 1 Mr H. Wright's B o p v i ne (E. Clifford, jun.) 2 Vigilant and Volhynia also ran. Dotting-6 to 4on Vigilant, 7to 2 oach agst Applocross and llopvine. BRISTOL RACES-FRIDAY. Tho Groat Western Plate (handicap) of 30 sovs ; winners extra. About one mile and a half. Mr. J. Goater'd Demon, by Teddingtoa—Ellipsis, aged, 11st 21b (inc. 71b extra) Mr. E. Brayley's La Pique, 6 yrs, list 'lib (inc. 71b ex.) (Keats) 2 Betting —6 to son La Pique. Won in a canter. The East Somerset Hunt Steeplechase Stakes of 3 sous each, with 40 added ; 4 1our year olds 10st 51b, five list 71b, six and aged 12st; about two miles and a half. Mr. Downe's Woodbury Hill (h b), by the Flying Dutch man, aged, 1 Ist 2lb (Mr. Youngman) 1 Mr. E. Brayley's Moose, aged, 12st slb (inc. 71b extra) (rage) 2 Mr. W. Marsden's Huntstnan (late Feigio) (h-b) aged list 12lb (inc blb extra) (Knowls) 3 The following horses also ran :—Gelert, Flatcatcher, Spreacombe, Sea Weed, and Cadet. Betting-13 to Bon Moose, sto 1 agst Woodbury Hill, and 7to 1 each agst Gerlert and Spreacombe. Won by three lengths. On returning to scale Mr. Brayley objected to the winner, on the ground of his having won more than 100 sovs at Shrewsbury, and also for not carrying a pen alty for being in a training stable. The matter was re ferred to the Grand National Committee, who will give their decision on Tuesday at Warwick. A Selling Steeplechase Free Handicap of 3 sovs each, with - - 20 added ; abo t two miles. Mr R. Watts's Eheu, by Dear Me—Alexina, aged, list 131 b • (Barry) 1 Mr Godfroy's Ganymede, aged, list 61b (Page) 2 Mr Youngman's br g (pedig. unknown), agod, 10. t 21b (Owner) 3 Win and Pay, Fairplay, and Bow Bell also ran. Betting -7 to 2 agst Ganymede, 4 to 1 each agst Ellen and Fairplay, and 5 to 1 agst Mr. Youngman's gelding. Won in a canter by thirty lengths. The Bristol Grand Steeplechase Handicap of 10 sovs each, 100 lddedlabont three miles and a. half. Mr R. Herbert's Captain. Crosstre:!, by Sir Chules— Miss Baxter, aged, lost 91b Mr 11. Barnes's Nimrod, aged, lust 515 (W. Barnes) 2 Mr E. Brayley's Lisette, 6 yrs, I.ost ilb (inc. 515 ex.) (T. Page) 3 Philosopher and Portland also ran. Betting-55 to 40 on Captain Crosstree, 4to 1 agst Philosopher, 5 to 1 agst Lisette, and 10 to 1 agst Port land. Won in a canter by eight lengths. The Farmers' Plate of 20 sovs, 12st each. About two —.- miles and a half. Mr Friend ns Frailty, 5 yrs, 12st 71b • (Mr Roberts) 1 Mr J. Trickey's Turpentine, aged, list Ilb (Mr Dolby) 2 Mr F. G. Godwin's West End, aged, 12st The following also rau:—lodine, Emma (h b), The Rob her (11 b), Charlie (11 b). Betting -5 to 4on Frailty, and 4to 1 agst The Robber. Won by a long lead. PROGRAMME OF WARWICK SPRING MEETING. T UESDAY, MAII.CH 17. Tho Racing Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ; two yr olds 7st 51b, three 9st ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs ; if entered for 70 sovs allowed 71b, if for 50 soya 141 b; maidens allowed 41b, and fillies and geldings 31b. Six furlongs. The Farmers' Plato of 50 sovs (given by the gentlemen of the Warwickshire and North Warwickshire Hunts), for maiden horses bona fido and unconditionally the property of farmers ; two miles on the flat. The Trial Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 50 added by the town of Warwick; three yr olds 7st, four Bet 91b, five 9st 21b, six and aged 9st 41b; the winner of the Derby, Oaks, or St. Leger 101 b extra; maiden three yr olds at the time of starting allowed 31b, four 51b, five and up wards 101 b. Tho mile course. 5 subs. Lozenge 6 yrs, Uncas 3, Speculum 3, Tumbler 4, Lady Lambton 4. The Hunters' Stakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft (to the second), with 40 added ; four yr old list, five list 101 b, six and aged 12st. Two miles on the flat. Alice Fauconberg aged, Woodbury Hill (h h) aged, Jove 4 yrs, L'Alouett e 4 yrs, E sparto 4 yrs, Rivets 6 yrs, King Alfred (h b) aged, Chance Shot (h b) 5 yrs, Curragh aged, Gem (h b) aged, Archimedes 6 yrs, Redan (h b) aged, (h b) 6 y rs, B uffoon 6 yrs, and Organ Grinder 4 yrs. The Stand Handicap of 5 soya each, 2 ft, with 50 added, winners after March 12 (at ton a.m.) 51b extra; one mile. 19 subs. Age st lb Exceller 6 8 12 Tremble ... 4 8 7 Salamanca... ... 4 7 12 Sister to Vedette... 4 7 11 Ulphus 5 7 10 Secrecy ... 4 7 7 Rabbit Trap 4 7 7 Cromwell 4 7 4 Ironmaster 3 6 12 Tribune 5 6 10 A Hurdle Race Handicap of added ; wieners of a hurdl 12 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra : two miles, over five hurdle, Age st lb Pearl Diver a 12 7 Steamboat... ... 5 12 0 Moose ... a 11 7 Plandrin 6 11 7 Tumult 511 5 Orno 4 11 5 Brick ... a 11 0 Redcap !... ~. a 11 0 Soakale ... 6 11 0 Fan 6 10 13 Knave of Trumps... a 10 12 Surney 6 161`2 Endsleigh 6 10 12 Bon Espoir a 10 12 Garus ... a 10 11 Heurlys ~. a 10 11 Skirmish ... 6 10 11 Despatch ... a 10 11 Clown a 10 10 Vigilant 610 10 Grapeshot... 6 10 10 Le Magiciou ... 5 10 10 Sweet Willie a 10 9 Said ... 6 10 9 Chevy Chase 5 10 9 Roving Maid 4 10 9 The Rock ... 4 10 8 Nu 6 10 7 Clansman G 10 7 Risk ... 6 10 7 Age st lb Second Hand 4 6 10 Easby .„ 4 6 8 Patrician 3 6 7 Manton 3 6 6 Rampart 3 6 5 Tyrone ... 3 6 3 Alicia ~. 4 6 2 Hammerton 3 5 11 Carlos .„ 3 5 7 4 5 soya each, 1 ft, with 30 le raee handicap after March the second to savo his stake ; )s. 58 subs. Age st lb Drum .„ ... 5 10 7 Monitress 5 10 6 Mountain Maid 5 10 6 Musketeer... ... 6 10 7 Prima Donna 4 10 6 Triumpher ... alO 3 Wellesley 5 10 3 Melinda ... ... 5 10 3 Venturesome ... 5 10 3 Brotolino 5 10 2 Turmoil ......410 2 True Heart a 10 2 Colonso ... 410 2 Wild Boo— ... 6 10 0 Lord Waldegrave 610 0 Nothing Moro 6 10 0 Owen Roe ... 5 10 0 Isabella ... 510 0 Maid of Kent g ... 4 10 0 Maid of the Mill (h b) ... 4 10 0 Arundel ... 410 0 Rambling Katie f... 4 10 0 Colours ... 4 10 0 Spurgeon 4 10 0 Bonno Fortune 4 10 0 Mario ... 6 (pd) Beadle (pd) Sultan ... 6 (pd) The Willoughby Handicap of 15 sous each, 10 ft, and 3 only if declared, with 50 added ; winners of any handi cap after Jan. 17 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra; gentlemen riders, jockeys Glb extra; ono mile ; 27 subs, 11 of whom pay 3 sovs each. Ago st lb Master Willie 4 9 11 !lobo 5 The Clowu ... a 9 8 Ganymede... ... 4 9 6 Innerdale ... 3 9 3 Lord Palmerston 3 8 12 Turenne 3 8 12 The rest pay 3 sovs each. Ago st lb Knight of the Garter 4 12 2 Indigestion 6 11 2 Langham Z.lO 10 Archimedes 6 10 5 Tremble 4 10 '2 Silenus 4 . 10 0 Midwife ... 410 0 Skirmish ... 6 9 12 Grand Cross 4 9 11 Match 100, h ft ; no weights mentioned ; half a mile.— Duko of Hamilton's Baden. agst Sir C. Legard's Carlotto (both two year olds). A S weepstakes of 20 Sovs each, 10 ft, for two year olds; THURSDAY. A Handicap of 3 says each, with 20 added. The winner to bo sold for 40 sovs. Three furlongs. A Handicap of 3 sovs each, with 23 added, for two and three year obis. The winner to be sold for 100 sovs with engagements. Half a mile. The Guy Sweepstakes of 3 sove each, with 40 added; two year olds 7st 81b, throe 9st 41b, four 10st 71b, five and upwards lOst 121 b, mares and geldings allowed 31b, maidens 'in the present year haying started twice and not won allowed 51b, thrice 71b, the winner to be sold for 100 soya; if entered for 50 allowed 71b, if for 30 141 b. Half a mile. A Steeplechase Handicap of 5 soya each, 2 ft, with 50 added. Winners of any steeplechase after March 12 (at ten a.m.) 71b, twice 101 b extra. G3ntlemen riders, those who have uevor ridden a winner in a handicap steeple : chase allowed 61b. Two miles and a half. 38 subs. Age st lb Age st lb Pearl Diver ... a 12 7 Tottie 5 10 6 Combert 3n ... a 12 5 Bon Espoir ... a 10 6 Mario ... a 11 5 Lo rd Waldegrave... 6 10 6 Tennyson ... ... 611 5 Ace of Hearts ... alO 4 Highllyer ... all 5 Miss Dodson (b) alO 4 Northern Light ... a 11 3 Greenland ... a 10 3 Sir Bobby ... a 11 2 Ace of Trumps a 10 3 ... ... 6 11 0 Said 6 10 3 Smite a 11 0 Claribel a 10 2 Niger a 11 0 Walterstown 6 10 2 Moose alO 12 Crusade ... alO 0 Garus a 10 12 Stiff a 10 0 Bannockburn ... alO 12 The Fawn... alO 0 Helice ... 6 10 10 Miss Emma ... a 10 0 Helen ... a 10 9 Rivets 6 10 0 Foxholes 6 10 7 Lisette 6 10 0 L. S. D. alO 7 Wedding Peal ... 610 0 Black Prince ... 5 10 7 Prima Donna 4 10 0 Knave of Trumps... alO 6 Avena ••• (pd) The Warwickshire Hunters' Steeplechase Sweepstakes of 5 soya each, p.p., with added, for half breds ; 12st 71b each ; thorough bred horses 121 b extra ; three miles ;10 subs. Tyrone, Rod Deer (h b), Talisman (h b), Little John (h b), King Arthur (11 b), Woodcock (h b), Old Court (h b), Sly Fox (h b), Ryon (h b). A Handicap Plate of 50 sovs; winners after the weights are out 51b extra; five furlongs. The weights for this handicap will be posted at the Grand Stand immediately after the Handicap Plate on Tuesday. Secrecy, 4 yrs ; Bismarck, 4 yrs ; Ninny, 3 yrs ; The Star, 6 yrs ; Mistletoe, 5 yrs ; Columbine, 4 yrs ; Dick Turpin, 4 yrs ; Exceller, 6 yrs ; Adamanthea, 4 yrs ; Futurity, 8 yrs; Lily, dam Elfrida, 3 yrs; Miss Alice, 4 yrs; Fire-eater, 5 yrs; Proctor, 3 yrs; Lady Clinton, 4 yrs; Ironmaster, 8 yrs; Goodfellow, 4 yrs; Tyrone, 3 yrs; Weather Isle, 3 yrs. The Grand Annual Steeplechase Handicap of 20 sous each, h ft, and 5 only if declared, with 100 added; second to save his stake ; winners of any handicap steeplechase after March 6 (at 11 a.m.) 71b, twice 101 b extra; about four miles; 69 subs, 33 of whom pay 5 soya each. The highest weight accepting being 12st, it - has been raised to 12st 71b, and the others in proportion. Age st lb Age st lb The Lamb... ... 612 7 Tiger (h b) all 1 Pearl Diver ... a 12 7 Garus a 10 13 Astrolabe ... al2 5 King Alfred ....a 10 10 Bonazet ... a 12 3 L.S.D. a 10 10 Philosopher al2 0 Port Royal... alO 9 Tho Nun ... a 11 13 Bon Espoir ... a 10 9 Globule ... ... all 10 Musketeer... ... 610 9 Tennyson ... ... 6 11 9 Portland ... a 10 9 Capt. Crosstree a 11 7 Thalassius... ... a 10 9 Hornet ... a 11 5 Said ... 6 10 7 Despatch ... a 11 4 True Heart ... a 10 7 Tusculanum (paid) 6 11 4 Clansman ... 6 10 7 Shakspere ... a 11 4 Archimedes 6 10 7 Northrn. Light(h b) a 11. 3 Bishopton 6 10 7 Buszke a 11 3 Flying Horse 6 10 7 Moose ... a 11 3 Marengo ... 6 10 7 Columbia (paid) ... all 3 Polestar . 610 7 Fan... 6 11 2 Oakapplo (h. b) ... 5 10 7 The Steeplechase Hunt Cup, value 100 soya by subscrip tion of 10 soya each, for all horses that have been regu larly hunted ; 12st ; horses never having started in any steeplechase allowed 71b; winners of a steeplechase in 1867 or 1868 value 50 sous 71b, twice 141 b, or of a steeplechase of the value of 150 soya at any time 281 b extra; gentlemen riders, professionals 61b extra; about three miles. 11 subs. Helen, aged, Pearl Diver, aged, Bannockburn, aged, Rivets, 6 yrs, Highflyer, aged, Lincoln aged, Alfred, g, Patience, aged, Port Royal, ag ed, Venator aged, and Bird of Passage, aged. Match 25, 10 ft ; Bst 71b each ; half a mile. Mr. E. Her bert's c by Sycophant out of Heiress, aged, agst Mr. Bromsgrove's Peckwater. SCRATCHINGS. March 4, Chimney Sweep (dead) out of all engage ments. March 7, at 9 a.m. all Lord Stamford's horses out of Shrewsbury engagements, Fawn, Milton, and Weather Isle out of Shrewsbury engagements, and Wild Moor out of all engagements for which the weights are published ; at 10.20. a.m. Risk and Nailor out of Shrewsbury en-. gagements ; after 2 p.m. Eleonora out of Chelmsford and West Drayton engagements and City and Suburban Handicap. March 9, at 9 a.m. Odd Eellow out of West Drayton engagements, Elburg out of Selling Hurdle Plate and Open Hunters' Stakes at West Drayton, Maid of the Mill outo f the Hurdle Race (second day) at Shrewsbury, all Captain Christie's horses out of Shrewsbury en gagements, Meanwood out of Warwick and Malton Steeplechases, ;and !Knave of Trumps out of Warwick engagements; and at 1.30 p.m. Tyrone out of Stand Plate at Chelmsford. March 10, at 9 a.m. Milly out of West Drayton Spring Handicap, and Tregantlo out of East Somerset Hunt Steeple Chase, at Bristol; at 1.40 p.m• Columbia out of Shrewsbury and Warwick engagements ; at 5.27 p.m. Tuseulanum out of Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warwick. _ . . March 11, at 9 a.m. Fair Star out of West Drayton Spring Handicap ; at 1 p.m. Tom Coke out of both the Handicap Hurdle Hanes at West Drayton, and Bright Phoebus out of the Wast Drayton Spring Handicap. March 12, at 9 a.m. Mischief out of West Drayton Spring Handicap, and Beaudesert out of all handicaps to date ; and at 10 a.m. Fitz-Ivan out of West Drayton Spring Handicap. NEAT" AND BRECON RAILWAY.- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the ORDI NARY HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held .at their Offices, 1, WES TAIINS TER C ELAM BERS Victoria-street, West minster, S.W., on MONDAY, the 30th inst., at One o'clock p.m. precisely, for the . General Business of the Company. And Notice is Hereby Given, That the TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED on and from the 16th instant, and will remain so closed until the ter mination of the said meeting. W. L. BANKS, Chairman. D. HOWELL MORGAN, Secretary. 1, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-street, Westminster, S.W., arch 14, 1868. S WANSE A. VALE AN 1) NEATH AND BRECON JUNCTION RAILWAY. _ - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the ORDI NARY HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held at their Offices, 1, WESTMINSTER CHAMBERS, Victoria-street, West minster, S.W., on MONDAY, the 30th inst., at Three o'clock, p.m., precisely, for the General Business of the Company. And Notice is Hereby Given, That the TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED on and from the 16th instant, and will remain so closed until tho ter mination of the said meeting. W. L. BANKS, Chairman. D. HOWELL MORGAN, Secretary. 1, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-street, Westminster, S. W., March 14, 1868. THIRD EDITION- SUN OFFICE, 6 O'CLOCK. NOTICE. Tho Third Edition of The Sun of last night, containing the Latest Betting, and races at West Drayton, wa3 published in time for the country post and for deli very in town at 7.15 pm. ATROCIOUS MURDER IN SOMERSET- SHIRE. (By Telegraph.) WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Ikfarch 14. John Wilkins, aged 13, whilst keeping birds, on Friday evening, was murdered by Alex. Holmes, son of Colonel Holmes, a retired officer of the 12th Lancers, of Roscrea, Ireland, who knocked the lad down and nearly severed his head with a knife. The murderer is in custody. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—This Day VICTORIA CLUB BETTING—Tms DAY. CITY AND SUBURBAN. 100 to 8 ogst Blinkhoolie (offered) 100 to 7 agst Nemea (taken and offered) 100 to 7 agst Abergeldie (offered-16 to 1 taken f.) 100 to 6 agst Speculum (taken and offered) 100 to 6 agst Breach (offered—take 20 to 1) 100 to G agst Capt. Kidd (taken) 20 to 1 agst Mayflower (taken and offered) 30 to 1 agst Priority (taken) 33 to 1 agst Grey Stocking (taken) 33 to 1 agst Knight of the Garter (taken) 33 to 1 agst Corporal (taken and offered) 30 to 1 agst Parson (offered—take 40 to 1) 33 to 1 agst Ilippia (offered) 33 to 1 agst Franchise (offered) 33 to 1 agst Lictor (offered) 35 to 1 apt Lady Coventry (taken) NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. 100 to 8 agst Lord Hastings (taketrand offered) 100 to agst Beeswing (offared—take 100 to 6) 100 to 6 agst Mandrake (taken and offered) 100 to 6 agst /cornea (offered) 20 to 1 agst Ailesbury (offered) CHESTER CUP. 10 to 1 agst Dalby (offered—take 12 to 1) 20 to 1 agst Beeswing (offered) TWO THOUSAND. sto 1 agst Rosizrucian (offered) 7to 1 agst Paco (offered—take Bto 1) 7to 1 agst Formosa (offered—tako Bto 1) Bto 1 agst Tyhceas (offered—tako 9 to 1) 18 to 1 agst Rabican (taken) 20 to 1 agst Vale Royal (offered) 25 to 1 apt Bandetto (offerod—take 80 to 1) DERBY. • 13 to 1 agst Pace (offered—take 100 to 7) 22 to 1 agst Rabican (taken) 1000 to 30 agst See Saw (taken and offered) 1000 to '3O agst Uncas (taken and offered) 40 to 1 agst Harvester (offered) 40 to 1 agst Speculum (offered) LATEST BETTING AT THE ROTUNDA CLUB. CHESTER CUP. 15 to 1 agst Dalby (taken) 18 to 1 agst Beeswing (taken) 25 to 1 ag,t Treasure Trove (taken) 25 to 1 agst Weather Star (taken) 25 to 1 agst Abergeldie (taken) 30 to 1 agst Paul Jones (taken) 30 to 1 agst Deceit CITY AND SUBURBAN. 12 to 1 agst Blinkhoolie 16 to 1 agst Speculum (taken) 25 to 1 agst Hippia (taken) 25 to 1 agst Priority (taken) 25 to 1 agst Abergeldie (taken) 25 to 1 agst Captain Kidd (taken) NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. 14 to 1 agst Lord Hastings (taken) 18 to 1 agst Ackvrorth (taken) 20 to 1 agst Wolsey (taken) 20 to 1 agst Beeswing (offered) ROTUNDA CLUB AND COMMISSION EXCHANGE. Three Doors from Blackfriars Bridge, Surrey Side, IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Annual subscription, Five Shillings. Applications for membership should be made to the Secretary, 3, Black friars-road RACING FIXT' RES FOR 1868. MA: Margate Epsom Spring bleating 24 Croxton Park Northampton Bromley Spring 6 Harham aondou l3 Newmarket Craven Knighton l4 Abergavenny ..... 16 Catteriek Bridge l6 Lewes Spring Think Curragh April ,>l Newmarket let Spring 'a Chester PS 5 Winchester York Spring Doncaster Spring Salisbury l4 Y. Bath Croydon Ist S utniner 21 Harpenden Epsom summer West Drayton 1 Croydon 2d Summer Manchester 3 Ascot Summer 9 Beverley, Hull, and East Riding lO Windsor Summer Newton Hampton Newcastle 23 Bibury Club 23 Stockbridge Alexandra Park BO Chelmsford Worcester Summer Carlisle 7 Newmarket July 7 Pontefract Reading Down Royal Corp. l5 Liverpool July M. 0 diham, l9 Stamford Radcliffe . , Huntingdon: 2l Nottingham J uly Southampton Goodwood AUG Brighton Brighton Club 6 Lewes Summer 7 Wolverhampton ll Stockton Plymouth . 13 Windsor August l3 Egham Hastings York August ............ 19 -UST. Dover Oxford Scarborough 2 I, Canterbury Derby Summer Weymouth I Li c hfi e ld Tunbridge Margate 3l SEPT: 1 1 Baden Warwick September Abingdon Leicestor Doncaster September Brecon Richmond 15 Hampton Autumn '4 I IIIBER. IKelso l5 H en d on l7 Monmouth .. l7 I Newmarket Ist October 22 Walsall . 23 1 West Drayton 29 Royal Caledonian Hunt and Western M )BER. I Cheltenham l3 I Ealing Newmarket Houghton 1 I 9 Worcester Autumn- MBER, - OCT Bedford. Bromley Autumn Newmarket 2d October 5 Chelmsford Autumn 13 NOVE Shrewsbury Autumn Leamington and Warwickshire Hunt l7 STEEPLi CHASES. tell MA: Grand Military l6, 17 Warwick l7 Chertsey 2O Margate 23 West Somorsot 24 Cheltenham Southdown Hunt Cambridge ;I L. Grand National Hunt Knighton (Bedford) 2 Roy. Artillery (Woolwich) 3 Bromley Aldershot Abergavenny Hatnbledon Kildare Hunt Croydon Spring 8 Bandon - 3 O 3O OCTOBER. Bromley' 1 I Ealing DECEMBER. St. Albans 1 Ealing Kingsbury ,OH. gE:' 11 9!