The Express.
London, England, 1864-05-23 00:00:00

NEWSP4PIR PILKSS FUND.

On Saturday the inaugural dinner of this rtoently-
eetnblisbed society was celebrated at the FINIIIIKOIe
Tavern, seder eiremostamms that augur well for he future
prosperity. Lord Houorros, the president of the fund.
presided oa the omasion, and was sopported by the Earl of
Shrewsbury and Talbot ; Vosiouut Renelagh ; Viscount
In -*etre, M.P.; the American Minister to Holland; the
Secretory of the United States Legation, Sir Erskine Perry,
Col. Augustus Meyrick ; Mr. F. North, M.P. ; Col. Tynte,
M.P. ; Mr. Hack, ; Mr. Newdegate, M.P.; Mr.
Bikinis Coarser'. M.P. ; the Hoc. George Delman, Y.P. ;
Mr. Cargill, M.P. • Mr. George Godwin. Mr. Robert Bell,
Mr. Theodore Martin, Mr. Meetia F. I). Tapper, Mr. P. M.
Tait, Mr. John Dickinson, juo., Herr Heionch Brod:haus,
Mr. W. Newmarch, F.S. A. ; Mr. William Howard Russell,
Mr. Sutherlasd Edwards, Mr. Gruseisoo, Ac.
The musical arrangemeota were oe a very extensive scale,
and were most attractive is character. It need only be men-
tioned that Mr. Sims Hoene, Mr. end Madame Weiss,
Mdlle. l'uepa, Madame Ssioton-Dolhy, Miss Poole, Miss
Romer. Miss Grace Barrow, Mr. Young, Mr. Wilbye Cooper,
Herr Reichardt, Herr Lauterback, and that most remark.
able mistreat of song, Mdlle. Enequist, contributed their
services, to prove that in respect to vocal talent the News-
paper Press Food dinner was one of unusual strength and
brilliaocy. Mr. Benedict conducted what, if it were not a
dinner party, might well be designated a concert, and &mom.
palsied the singers on one of Broadwood's best pianos,
which was kindly loot for the occasion. Whoa the first
part of the musical programme had been brought to a clod*,
The CIIAIRUAN, in proposing " The Health of her
Majesty," said that the loyalty of feehog throughout the
country at the present time contrasted io a remarkable man.
ner with that which existed some years since, when the
editor of the Exarmarr was confined within the durance of
• 'instl for retleceeg harshly on the character of the sore.
reiie. At the present time, when the Queen wishes to
impart t, her people her most solemn feelings, her Ma.
leafy se4. a as tbe vehicle for doing so the press of the
country, as she well knows that will be the best sod most
ellicie..t maw of obtaining the sympethy of her people.
(Cheers.)
The toast was drunk with much cheering, and was fol-
lowed by the "National Anthem."

The &Mamas next gave "The Health of his Royal High-
ness the Prince of Wales, and the other members of the
Royal Family." They bad witnessed, be said. bow admi-
rably the Prince of Wales had presided the other day at the
annual dinner of the Literary Fund, and how cheerfully he
disoharged all the duties of that position. (Hear, hear.)
Metrosted that the time might not be far distant when they
would see his royal highness taking the chair at the dinner
of the Newspaper Press Fund. (Cheers.) He begged to
propose "The Health of the Primes of Wales, the Princesa
Consort, and the other members of the Royal Family."
(Hear, hear.)"
. . .

Toe soast was received with loud cheer&
The CHAEVIAN low gave •• The Army, the Navy, acd the
Volunteers."
Lord Ramona Mused thanks.

Mr. Sims Reeves mug '• The Death of Nelson" with mag-
nificent effect, and was vociferously cheered, the whole of
the company rising and joining in the applause.
The noble CIUMIMAY proposed the toast of the even-
ing, and was followed by the Hon. Geo. DENMAX,
Sir EBaJLINC PISIIY, in proposing " Thu Houses of Par-
liamet," said that when be did himself the honour of
accepting the levitation of addreiring them on the subject
he knew that there were certain penalties to accompany
that hoconr, one of which was to make his speech before.
perhaps, the most critital audience in the world. (A laugh.)
He was requested to couple with it the premier earl of
•Roglsod, but the noble earl had been compelled to leave,
in order to perform the important duty of chairman at a
meeting in the unary. They had, however, some &B-
anished members of the other house of parliament present.
He had no difficulty in propane* this tort, became
meat and and the peas thrived so pleasantly Whether, Lased.
be did not know whether he ought to say • The Parliament
and the PM.," or "The Press and the Parliament," because
those powers appearedso evenly balanced one did not know
which was superior.
Mr. NEWDIGATE, in responding, mid that, having taken
a deep interest in the re-formation of this society, he
thought that be should rather thank the majority of the
company for the service they rendered to the Home of Gam-
mas than be thanked by them for the honour they had
been kind enough to confer on that branch of the legislature.
It would be impertinent on hia put if be were to attempt
to enter into a history of the House of Commons in the pre-
mince of those who were so well acquainted with its charm.
teristice ; but he felt that their profession was booming
more and more important to the state, because intelligence
had travelled with a readiness unknown in former days •
and it wu to them that the House of Commons trusted
their being understood by their otiostitheeta. They enabled
coostita..le to judge of the ashes. of their repeenotetivas
who were not delegates, but repreeeetatives. (Hear.) That
distinction was essential to be kept in mind; at the same
time, without that promptitude of information which they
furl:abed, they could not grasp the rapid feast and ire-
puu• of those it was their duty to represent. Thum it we.
that the press became the most important organ in the
state—not the fourth estate, as it was sometimes called,
because that implied separation, and the press was identified
with the other estates. (Hear, bear.) It was owing to their
exertions that public opinion was combined is parliament,
and directed safely in its operas. He rejoiced that their
great brunch of the literary profession was now beginning
to assume its true position, for they were the great outposts
—the ridettes of the republic of letters, and hitherto thee had
not been recognisant that honourable petition to which they
were entitled by their talents and services. He had con-
sulted with others as to whether it might not be possible
for minimal to acknowledge their services by some mark
nitios worthy of their soceptaftee. They werea portal of
the great republic of letters whose dominion was mind, and
that must be fres from all control—(chess)—atid only oos.
fined within the limits which the Almighty had assigned.
There was no greater blessing to a State than a free press ;
but it must be relay free, because a Frees that was tram-
melled or corrupt was of all caress the greatest.
(Cheers.) He believed that the noble chairman, in
supporbo; this institution, had laid the foundation for
the support of the branch of literature which was here so
ably represented from the only legitimate sources, via,
the public itself ; and from that day he trusted there
would arise a combination neither corrupt, nor factious,
nor restricted, but a combination smoopt themselves
which should ensure whole:nue competition, and at the
same time elevate themselves, and by their own elevation
they would secure that temper in the public mind and that
soundness of abbe judgment which were essential to main-
tain England in that position which he, as an " old
Tory," so ardently desired. (Laughter and cheers.) Re
felt that he was in his place in supporting as institution
that combined at once both the elements and feelings of
the aristocracy and demearacy, ad he trusted they were
sow combined to hold that balance equal which had been the
strength and glory of our common country. (Cheers.)
Mr. 50815? BILL proposed " The Health of the Chair-
man."

The noble Cumulus briefly acknowledged ►he toast.
Mr. W•RAF.X, the hoc. secretary, arILOUDONt that the
imbicriptiona and donations amounted to more than 1,500/.
The proprietors of the Fresmaaoea'•hall made every ever
tion to give satisfaction, and it is only justice to say that
their erertioaa were entirely eueosattaL

Lord Stanley, M. P., has just transferred to trus-
tees the ■um of LOW. for the benefit of the West Norfolk
and Lyon Hospital and am or two other kindred local insti-
tutious. The principal sum is invested in a company recently
formed in the metropolis for improving the dwelliep of the
industrial classes. and yields dividends to the amount of 404
or W. per annum. Them dividend■ the trustees appoisted
by the noble lord are to apply to the benevolent purposes
indicated.

Mse,,ici Sontrrv.—The forty-sixth anniver-
sary meeting of this subscribers and friends of this institu-
tion wu held on Saturday, at the Society's Home, 13, Red
Lion-square; the Marquis of Westminster. ILO., is the
chair. Captain James F. L. Wood, the uniMant manager,
read the report, which stated that the registered cuss that
bad bees selected for investigation—a clot which had
steadily increased during the last few years—were in the
last year 607, being au increase of 65 beyond those of the
preceding year and 185 beyood the average of the previous
eve years, while those not requiring so roach steatite and
clusedaa were only 4,080, being ^decrease of
836 as ems with 1862, and of no lees than 2,729 causes
compared with the preluding year. The insalegiven during the
past year m 4,645,477, whilst& 1862 they were 47,458, sod on
an average of Eve years preceding 1863 they were 49,508.
There had ben a decrease in the somber of tickets pre.
seated by habitual attest mendicants who would sot be able
to undergo the investigatimi of their oases at Red Lion-
Nears. The amount gives is relief to mendirants, which in
1862 was 9751. 6s. lOd., was in 1563 88W. 13s. sd. Of that
sum 1211. lls. had been given without working, 2531. tie. 4d.
bad been given for labour ; 483/. 4s, had bees expended
in food given to applicants, and 261. 12e. Id. for
clothing, baths, and for washing clothes. The vagrants
apprehended were 901, being an increase of 51 on the peat
year ; and of those half were °nova:led, being an Moreau
of 40 on the year. and more than 100 on the average of the
last five years. The total expenditure for the year had been
3,1701. 7a. 10d., as against 3,4691. 16s. 4d. spent is 1862. The
donations sad subecnptions, which had been decreasing for
some years past, had this year increased, being 2,694/.
lid., against 2,62:3/. Oa. Ild. in 1862. There was •
balance at the beginning of the entreat year of 2001. Oa. sd.
The income from all sources had been 3,3701. Be. 3d., and
their folded property bed remained undiminished. The
number of lugging letter cases still presented
an increase having been in 1863 3,836, or 110 more
than in 1862, and 75 more than the average of five
years. Rather a smaller sam bad bean gives to apple:seta,
the amount being 8361. 17s. 6d. is 1863, against 8781.
24. is 1862, and 9081. 15a. 10d. on an average of eve
years. Sir Jobe Boileau moved the adoptioa of the report,
which was pared.

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I3PORTING INTELLIGENCE.

THE EPSOM SUMMER MEETING.

TO TO LBITOR Or TEI I.

Sis,—To makeup for one of the quietest spring
seasons we have experieocod for years, we are promised •
more Ibis usual exciting Derby on Wednesday next,_ when
all London will tarn out to do booour to the satimad sprat
' the increased faidlities for reaching the dawns of Epaqu
being so great—es we can now start from Leedom-bridge,
Waterloo-bridge, Pimlico, Remington, Charing-cross,
Chelsea, Paddington, Enstosaquara, for the scene of
operations—that. the professionals are dreading a
greater crowd than ever, if the weather is only
propitious enough for holiday•mskera. The dimensions
of the pr.grnuunie are not so alarming, tweaty-
tive races being very easy work to get through during four
days, and Tuesday's proceedings will be of the quiet and
enjoyable kind, with but mix events to get through, most of
them being of an interesting character. The Woodoote
Stakes, for 2-yr-olds, six furlongs, will probably bring to-
gether Puritan, Gardevisurs. hienatioar' and one of two
dark juveniles with good reputations, Lord St. Vincent
having a couple under orders is Plantageeet and Lily Lye,
while Mr. Merry and Lord Stamford will probably join WIN
with a dyer each also, However, if Gardevwure (the filly
by Vedette out of Paradigm that achieved such an may
triumph here at the spring meeting)
_an only stay the
distance, she may agate successfully defy all comers. The
Lleatlicote Plate, hslf-a.mile, has three winning 2-yr-olds
engaged, viz., La Idechante, Black Duchess, and Boasts
lase ; but Attraction ought to give them all
the Mb, looking at the way she out down
Black Dueller at Bath, with Lady Midas, limper, and
others, and eke may also successfully oppose a couple of &st-
rata half-milers like Blaraey and Linda, the letters' forte
being speed. For the Bons Haodicap, cite mile, the best of
Goodwin s pair—Lucky Star sad Lady Hylda—will be hard
to dispose of, as will also Soapstone, the severe mile being
just a little too much for lioulsey, or be would be better
worth standing on than anything else, with all the weight,
there being few three-year-olds beyond Maciiune Walton for
him—supposing he is the best of Wsdlow's—to fear in the
six-farloog Brighton Handicap, where Marigold is, however,
best in. _ _

The Derby Stakes, for•three-year-olds, one mae-eodei-
half, is the only event worth talking about in Wedneeday's
hat. This premium one or two remarkable features, for welters
little prospect of a fill y running, unless W. Day determines to
starthis daughter of Volugeur and Hersey, wbo cut upsodis-
grace! ally at Chester, and the field will also campus an
unusual member of " dark " horses—Blair Athol, Strafford,
Valiant, Surat, Pena, Dormouse, and Forager, all corning
under this title, for they have never run in public. Holly-
fox, Copenhagen, and Warrior did not appear until this
year, and it is thus very difficult to measure them with last
year's celebrities, of whom General Peel, Paris, Historian,
Cambium°, Birch Broom, Coes! Guard, Prince Arthur, Ely,
and Scottish Chief axe the most distinguished. There are
many others likely to start, the following being a list of the
most probable competitors : _

Bidden by

General Peet T7Aldcr ot
Paris
lilatotian

aaiiox.

T. littnch.

--.-
Coprabasaa & Rogers.
Planet A. limps.
Mauer Richard _ _

.:i,fiath Met.. tk.oldwarda.

iUrvb Broom ... Enter

Coam tivard ChaUoner.

cu oe.

Prince Arthur J. Osborne.
Idler

/gay Athol

J. Snowden.

Ridden by
Valiant
Stratford lLOrimahaw.
Forager
Apennine
Cathedral
Privateer
Jack Frost
The Major,
Solon
Royard
Waatdagton
Peas
Dona*lue

r 7; 07u

Judd.

iiiirTtOi"
2aUal! or Rapp"! Cowley.

Witithston.

Handicapping the paat perfceniers of the above List year,
I put Bst .lb on Pans, Set slb each on Coast Guard and
Cambs.:an, Bst 3lb on Histories, let 1011 i on Scottish Chief,
ist 71b each au Ely and Prams Arthur, 7. 41b on Birch
Broom, and 7st :Shoe Idler ; ss the beet measure that could
be obtained of them from their two-yearold tors dis-
played ; but only a ample of them have rue this year, Pans
mod Histans., when they ma exactly to theaams ineasnre•
meet in the Two Thousand, Hollyfux beim so close to them
that he must be audited with Bst Ilb, Idols General Peel
beat them is such style as to be entitled to Set 1210. How-
ever, over the Derby coarse, it will be quite another matter
with most of the above, sad the improvement said to have
been made this spring is Scottish Chief, Ely, and Birch
Broom, will help to spoil the calculatioe ; while
even if it could be safely trusted, there ere
Strafford. Bengali, Ackworth, Oopecheipie, Valiant, Mar
Athol, sod Surat, who have either run so badly (or not at all)
that it is impossible to estimate their capabilities, except by
the market, which shows that all the above are backed by
those in search of the winner. Forager has been a favourite,
but is • doubtful starter now ; and Planet, Master Richard,
and Apennine are only supposed to start for the purpose
of "Arista." their stable compasioas, the chances of the
remainder being considered nil, although the Warrior won
his only public race with all possible ease. General Peal,
Casabas:an, Scottish Chid, Birch Broom, Coast Guard,
Historian, Ely, Priam Arthur. Blair Athol, Seraph,
Valiant, Copeobagen, and Strafford, have been banked
to win large stakes of mosey, and are in high favour
sow. Banish having completely displaced his stable
oompthios, Holly's:, again, which r nothing, however, to
alarm the latter's backers, for the market is seaway but
• deceiving laden as to J. Scott's beet horse, and the Two
Thousand Guineas maim of Hollyfox, ois which be is
bound to improve, makes him the most dangerous of the
50 to 1 &visite, for he will stay the course to a certainty,
as will also Historian, sad it would not astonish the racing
world if they both tuned the tables oc Paris. However, I
have no idea of GENERAL PEEL being beaten by anything
that has run this year, sad while deeming he has everything
to fear from fJeinboaain, Coast Guard, and Blair Ilthol, the
letter's good looks Wag described as extraordinary, commas
winr points to Lord Glasgow as the beet to stand on in the
Derby, for he power the best performer engaged in the
MOIL

Ou Thursday they run for the Epsom Cup, ow the Derby
Comae, sad it will be (pule an event, with Yearwater
plot 131 b), QUINIII Berths (dat 181 b), Blarney (7at 21b), or
Carolioe Oat Mb), Little Stag (7at 21b), Granboro'
(Bst 101 b), Prince Arthur (let 21b), Tippler (Bst 10(b), and •
haat of other greet performers engaged, my ideal' pointing
to Fairwater se the beet.

—Friday;;TisccoT2isisas;• easier teak for OaroHee in the
Great Sarre, Foal Stakes, where ■be has only to fear
Copsahages, sad the Derby might settle has pretensions,
for there are not many Oise superior to her in the Oaks,
one mile sad a half, which promisee, like the Derby, a
large field and most inciting sans, the following being all
probable mowers :

Fills do r Air Toot Tooi
Lind► Mastiawade
Molly Carew Gass Ladra
Tomato Lobelia
Saragosia The Heresy Any
Ede Sardinia
Madame Walton Sister to Drake
H ippolyta Mathews
Lady H y Ida Alio, Faareaberg
Antoinette Calaway
Brow Tesser'
Fiume

The arrangements for jockeys *lrately made have been so
few that it would be ridiculous to attempt findiag them for
all the above ; but the bast can be pretty
well mounted, as Edwards will probably be
ou Fills de l'Air, Challenger is Linda, H. Grinishaw on
Molly CUM., Welhi and Osborne on Tomato and Hip.
poly* J. Snowden oa &raga* G. Fordhana co Moderns
Waite., Cassano@ on Antoinette, Aahmall oa Finesse, and
S. Rogers on Tenerife. All them except Swaim*
Madame Walt.* mad Rosen have run this year, and this
trio has everything to fear from Fills de l'Air, Tomato,
Antoinette, sad Teemiffe from what they have done, while
fillies are so naostieis at this time of the year that all the..
may be beaten, the Offilis being remarkable for the many
surprises it barn afforded. However, the last performaaose
of Fills de l'Air, Samos* Teeeriffe, and Tomato were at
so brilliant a character that I must look for the winner In
the quartet* and shall expect to see one of the two Bra-
mussed No. 1, the beet outrider in the race Antoinette.
—I am, be., EAR.