The Express.
London, England, 1863-05-01 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 1, 1863.

STAMPS ON DELIVERY ORDERS,
Mr. BASS asked the Chaocellor of the Exchequer whether
he could Asia the amount, or computed amount, of revenue
which had bees derived from stamps co delivery orders.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he was
sot pre, axed to give say answer to his hoc. friend which
was worthy the WWI of an eatimate. He could onlye
a °abjectly* as to the amount received. Oa* or two other
duties which made use of the mune stamp were imposed
with the ramp on the delivery orders ; and it was oaly by
deducting the probable amount of those other stamp duties
that any attempt at forming an'estlmate could be made. The
mum which was probably realised under the head of stamps
on delivery orders was 40,0001.
CRIMIN AL LUNATICS IN IRISH GAOLS.

Ir. NACEVOY asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland
whether the government would this semi= ietroducea bill to
extend to Inland such provisions of the Act 16 and 17 Vie.,
o. 97, as would enable magistrates to commit dangerous
lunatics direct to asylums, instead of to the oounty gaols, as
was now orceesary ?
Sr R. PEEL mid that no doubt great inconvenience
arose from the accumulation of criminal lunatics in Irish
gaols. The government hoped that when the new lunatic
asylums now in course of erection were completed some
alteration with respect to the disposal of criminal lunatics
would be made.
SCHOOLS OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE.
Sir J. PAKINOTON asked the Secretary to the Ad-
miralty whether the Board bad cooeidered the necessity of
some revival of a school of naval architecture; and whe-
ther, in the event of such as institution being established
on a basis approved by the Board, they would be disposed
to extend to it encouragement and Ruppert.
Lord C. PAGET said that the Admiralty were quite im-
pressed with the absolute necessity of taking some step for
the promotion of that most important branch of seisms—
navel architecture. (Hear, hear.) He might state that any
proposal which should be made with a view to establish an
institution for that purpose would be favourabl► consi-
dered by the Admiralty, who would render any assistance
in their power to carry it into effect. No such proposal had,
however, been yet brought under their notice, but the sub-
ject was nodes their consideration.

in possession of or to be obtained by the If etropolitan Board.
In reply to the question of his hon. friend (Sir N. Varney)
be had to state that the pismire leading to the gate at the
northern extremity of Spring.gardsos was very narrow,
and that there would be no use in opening the g►te itself
without palling down a number of houses—a matter which
would involve considerable axperies.
MAIL BAGS ON BOARD THE PETERHOFF.

Mr. W. E. FOftSTER asked the Under Secretary for
Foreign Affairs whether it was true that a natiefactory des-
patch had bees received that afternoon from Amence re-
specting the mail bap on board the reterhoff
Mr. LAYARD—In reply to the question of the hoe.
member, 1 have great wittsfaction in stating that by a des-
patch we have just received from Lord Lyons we are in-
formed that Mr. Seward has given directions that the mail
bap on board the Peterhoff should be at once sent to their
destination without being opened. (Cheers.)

THE CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE BILL.-
INCOME TAX ON CHARITIES.

The CHANCELLOR at the EXCHEQUER moved the
sewed reading of the Customs and laland Revenue Bill.
Lord R. CECIL directed attention to the tact that the
' third section of the bill imposed a new charge upon the
people in the shape of an income tax upon charities, and
that such proposal had not been referred to a committee of
the whole house as the custom and order of the house
required.
Sir H. WILLOUGHBY also expressed his disapproval
of the proposal, and remarked that the Chancellor of the I
Exchequer was much too prone, io surveying the national
taxation, to inflict small blisters upon the taxpayers.
Sir F. CROSSLEY was of °Mame that the tax would
be a Krum Injustice, especially in the case of elms-housce.
Mr. HUBBARD criticism' the proposed new arrange-
ments for the imposition of the income tax, which he pro-
nounced a tissue of inconsistendes, at variance alike with
principle and preoedent.
Sir J. FERGUSSON urged upon the Chancellor of the
Exchequer the advisability of giving fuller information re-
garding his proposal to tax public charities, so that these
institutions might know exactly what they had to face.
Mr. BAINES generally approved of the budget, but
denounced the tax on charities as an impost levied upon
religion and benevoleoce.
The LORD MAYOR urged that .11 charities would be
curtailed in their usefulness in proportion to the amount of
income tax levied upon them.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in reference
to a timbales' question mimed by Lord E. Gull. said that
charities were by law charged with the income tax, but had
hitherto been exempted. The harden which would be laid
on St. Bartholomew's by the proposed tax would be not
more than 700/., which could not have the effect of
limiting its usefulness which had been stated. He
denied that he bad curtailed the opportunities of
diamming the items of the budget, as by rule the in-
come tax on charities could only be discussed ea the
second reeding of the Customs and Revenue Bill, and
controverted the statement of Sir H. Willoughby that
there bad been large deficits in the last two years. He de-
dined to go with Mr. Hubbard into a third debate for the
session on the equality or inequality of the income ten. As
to giving an opinion on the prospects of that tax, he, of
all men, had had warnings enough against rash prophecy
on that subject ; but he would venture to say that if the
country could meet its expenditure by 62,000,000 L or
fr3,001:,000/., the income tax might be done without. As
regarded the tax on charities, it was not to apply
to those supported by voluntary subscriptions, but only to
endowed *White. On this point he should make a full
statement on Monday next, and would then desire that the
matter should be thoroughly sifted ; and unless he could
make out that the proposition was founded on strict justice,
let the house reject it.
. . .

Sir 8. NORTiLOOTB mid that the bill did not show the
armagernenta which had been made for exemptions from
and modifications of the income tax on charities.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that it
would apply to permanent endowments, and not to any in-
comes from voluntary charities which were temporarily de-
rived from investments.

Kr. WALPOLE pointed out that it was necessary to
draw a distinction between charities the endowment' of
which wen administered in the gross and those which
were distributable to individuals in small sums, in which
letter am, as all existing principles of taxation, such chari-
ties should be exempt.
Mr. BAGWELL warned the government that on this
subject they wen lately to ravens onsicterable opposition
from the Irish members.

Yr. HENLEY hoped that time would be given to ex-
amine into this intricate and u yet unintelligible question.
The coly poist in which that could be understood was that
it woe itaid to establish that it was jut to rob the

Some further discussion followed, in which Lord J. Man-
ners, Lord H. Vane, Sir J. Pakington, Mr. Melina, and Mr.
Kinnard took part.
The motion for the second reading we. agreed to, and the
bill ordered to be committed on Monday.

Bir J. PAKINGTON charecterised the attack made by
the right bee. member for Kilmarecok and the boo. member
for Heareshoroesb as unfair' sad in bad taste, believing
that his hon. friend bad not laid himself open to such an
attack. (" Hear, bear," and arias " Oh.")
Mr. OOLLINS moved that the Speaker leave the shah,
is order that the house might go into committee on the bill.
Mr. BOUVERIE moved as an amendment that the house
will resolve itself into committee on the bill thin day three
months.
The hones divided :
For going into oommittee 139
deaths' lB2-43
JUDGMENT'S LAW AMENDMENT (IRELAND) BILL.
The house then went into committee upon Mr. White-
side's Judgments Law Amendment (Ireland) Bill, but,
after a few of the clauses had been goue through, the Chair-
man was ordered to report progress.
The house resumed.
The Marriage', kn. (Ireland) Bill was considered as
muscat!, and ordered for third reading.
Oci the motion of Mr. H. Sevitouit, the select committee
on the Ecclesiastiosl Commission was nominated. the mum-
bee of members being, on the motion of Mr. LTOON, in-
creased from 16 to 17.

Sir J. FiIIGUMON obtained leave to bring in a bill to re-
gulate the compensation for accidents.
Mr. Bikowm.t. obtained leave to introduce a bill to amend
the Towne Improvement (Ireland) Act.
The home adjourned at 20 minutes paat 1 o'clock.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

SALISBURY MESTING—TausaDAy.

CRAY= PLATA (Handicap)? of SO son, for 3-yr-oldo
and upwards. Winos's@ extra. Firs furlongs.
Mr. Y. Hines Reesbella, by Autocrat—Vera, 4 yrs, ast bib
(Deacon) I
Mr. H. Goatees Poland, yrs, 71b (J. °eater) I
Mr. H. J. Smith's Baron of Avon, 3 yrs, 7st 31b (Clement) 3
The following also ran :—Pitranyter, fichoolitreas, and
houveralne.

Betting : sto 4 eget Boatbella, 3 to 1 apt Fits-Rayter,
and sto 1 east Poland. After two breaks away, in both of
which the favourite showed in advance, they were de-
spatched, and the moment the flag fell Rosabella rushed to
the front, followed on the off side by Poland and Soave-
rains, and on the near side by Baron of Avon, Fits-Rnyter,
and Schoolmistrass. Without having been headed, Rosa.

bells increasod her ninnies* from the distance —sisd won
easily by three-quartos of n length ; throe lengths between
the second and third ; Beres et Avon ekes up. School-
mkteess and Bouverains were beside off.

THE &mow' ftmems, a Sweepstakes of 10 eon. each,
with 50 added for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Set 10lb ; fillies, Bst 6lb;
winners extra. Half a mile. (25 rubs.)
Mr. Jaye's The Beaver by the Ilanper—Corancopla,
114 10th ltem)
Mr. J. Clerk's et by Pellon—nannett's d (o.uo Fo,
Eistrd 101 b 1
. Adaiins
Mr. W. Day's Overcast, Set Mb .. . . (TAdams 3
The following also ran :—Black Friar. Madame T
f by Rataplan Dleze, Tomfoolery. lathe, Lsdy ei
and Aliaselk.
Betting : 3 to 1 aptOvereast,4 tol apt the Beaver, 6 to 1
apt Alcmene, 100 to 15 apt Tomfoolery, 7 to 1 apt the
Keanett's dam colt, end 100 to 8 apt Nook Friar. They
were capitally started without any delay, and for • few
'toadied yards ran in a line across the coarse, the Beaver
oa the opposite ride to the Stand. having a slight lead of
Lady Williams and Tomfoolery, wbo were on the near side.
Thereat were all together at the distance except Niobe (who
bunt a blood vessel, and was pulled up), the Bistro filly, end
Algawllq who were hopelessly beaten before reaching the
where the Kenoett's colt and Overcast challenged
the Beaver. Neither of the.., however, could reach the
Beaver, who woe cleverly by a length and a half. The
Kessett's dam colt finished half a lehgth in front of the
favourite close to whom was Black Friar.
Tea OM Bowl. of 25 son., added to • sweepstakes of 5
fuson. each, for all ages. Selling and filly allowances. Five
subs.
rrDars(7 Radon, by Tadmor—Dodons, Iyn (2014, bit
711:. (Norden) 1
Mr. C. ktonewall Jackson, 2 yrs (SOL), ist
(J. Ntibtingall) I
Mr. H. aopp's fby Terntts—Clemounles, Jr (ML), 74
(quince) 3

Inilowlng also ran :—lllts Planter, Bristles, and Detnisens.

Betting : Even on the Planter, 7 to 2 opStonewall Jack-
man, and sto 1 apt Eudora. Stonewall Jackson made play
until reaching the end of the enelosure, where Eudora chal-
lenged, and, after a fine race, won by a neck ; the Turmas
Ally was a bad third, and Damascus did not pass the post.
The winner was not sold.

TO Wu: emu erases of 25 eon. each, 15 ft, and only
Y deedsred. with 100 added ; witMa extra. Two rails,.
Is subs, 29 of whom paid 5 acres. each.)
Mr. T. Paree Incline, by Athelbert—Baselabaw, ms,
get Illb Mudd) I
Mr. W. Days Dr. llYntax. $ irk 7at 910 (LAdam2) I
Mr. Payne's Kerry Meld, 4 yr% 7411 b (Drew) 3
beThe folioed also ran :--Byoopbant, Iby Wild Dayrell—Naend,
an, and Vaned.
• Betting • 6to 4 apt Dr. Syntax, sto 1 each apt Merry
Maid and 'Teraina, 6 to 1 apt the Naomi ally, and 7 to 1
yet_
mSyeophant. They Marled at a slow pace.
being indulged with the lead for a few hundred
sand then Sycophant went in front, followed by
, Naomi, and Pnncom Toopal, Dr. Syntax, lading
Maerty Maid lying off. Turning out of the straight
mann near the Coombe-road, Raglan fell. and thonb
he rolled over and nabsequestly escaped, fortunately
the jock (Deacon) was not injured. After this
accident t was followed by the Naomi filly,
Dalin*, Dr. Syntax in the order named. On retuning
into the straight leoline took closer order, and half a mile
from home held a slight lead on the whip hand of fine-
, pliant, Merry Maid, siW Dr. Syntax, who Came in a line to
the distance where Mr. Brayley's horse was in difficulties,
and shortly afterwards Merry Maid hung out signal of dis-
tress. Opposite the stand Dr. Syntax mad* his anal effort,
but failed to reach 'Brame, who won easily by three lengths.
A similar distance separated the nomad end third. Princess
Veined did not paw the post.
A BWIMPBTACCI of 5 11034. each, with 25 added, for &Tr-
ade and upwards; selling allowances. Five fusions. (7
subs.)
Mr. Sargent', Newfoundland, by Sweetmeat—Duet, S yrs
(601.). 64.111 b Mondial 1
Mr. Dandle, e Derivation, $ gee (OK), Oa 111 b (Deacon 2
ltr. T. Stevens,Pinkepoe, 4/41 (60L), Tat bib_ (ftunon S
.

Rantipote and mown also ran.
Betting : Even on Newfoundland, 5 to 2 apt Declaration.
and 6 tol liar two. The favourite made the running to the
distance, and on being eased there, Declaration joined issue,
andafter a good race Newfoundland won bya head ; a length
and a half between second and third. A friendly claim was
mods for the winner.

THIt OLD Cann' Braun, a free handicap of 5 sore.
each (in cue of acceptance), with 30 added, for all ages ;
winners extra. Ooe mile.
Lake of St. Albans' Tippler, 3 yrs, eat Blb (Dowling 1
Mr. Storms °alert, a yis, est 41b ‘Deacon) 2
Mr. J. Clarke's fitaingbot, • yrs, Tst l4o[lool 3
The following also rim i-3lzs. Trimmer, Consternation, Joco,
and Shia Bell.

Betting Ito 4 agst Mrs. Trimmer, 9 to 4 eget Gelert,
and 10 to 1 apt Springbok (at first 5 to !). After being
delayed upwards of an hour at the post, owing to the frac-
tiousness of Mts. Trimmer, who eventually got off on even
terms with the remainder, an excellent start was effected.
At the diatoms Tippler came away, and won by three-
Tartan of a length ; three lengths between the second and
third ; Jos was fourth, clew up, and tare. Trimmer fifth.

BETTING ON THE COURSE.
CHESTER CUP.
3to 1 apt Strada (t)
7 to 1 Plover (off)
7 to 1 Caller Ou (of)
THE DERBY.
4 to 1 apt Lardelifdeo (oS)
7 to 1 Moccarosi (t)
15 to 1 Automates (off)
15 to 1 Gillis (of)
100 to 1 Avower (t)

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.-THCRSDAY.

CHESTER CUP.
3 to 1 apt Strad,lla (t and off)
7to 1 -- Caller Ou (t)
12 to 1 Plover (t and wanted)
14 to 1 Buckstone (off)
20 to 1 Gardener (t)
27 to 1 Serf (t)
33 to 1 Asteroid (t)
33 to 1 Fantail (off)
40 to 1 Ben Webster (t and off)
THE DERBY.
3 to 1 apt Lord Chides (off)
6to 1 Maocaroni sod off)
10 to 1 Saoch aromottia
33 to 1 Hospodar (off) (off)
50 to 1 Donnybrook (t)
50 to 1 Giles the Tint (t)
60 to 1 Avondale (t)
60 to 1 Blue Manta (off)
66 to 1 Fantastic (off)

THZ PZOPOSID TAXATION OP CHARITIES.—A
steeling was held ymt.rday at the London Tavern, under
the presidency of J. Gurney Hoare, Esq., and attended
by representatives from all this principal hospitals and
psibbs charities, at which resolatioas ware passed con-
demnatory of the proposition of the Chancellor o/ the
&tamper to exteed the il7oollllo tax to such institutions.
A petition to parliament against the measure was also
adopted.

THL TREATIMMT or Cowsowrnow.—lt is now
universally admitted that the most valuable remedy for dlseases
of the hap la Dr. de lough's Light Brown Cod Urer Oil. Allen
0. Chetinwl7, Saq., M.1.e.5., M Leominster, In recording the
cure of two cues of manned conautnption, observes The
sole remedy employed was Dr. de laugh's Light Brown Cod Um
Oil ; and now the patients are strong and fat ; the diseased tab-
Donnell sounds nearly Inaudible ; and In the one ease (male),
basting. nothing, and shooting am freely Indulged in, the patient
expressing Ahearn quite capable of undergoing as mach fatigue
se any of Ma fellow sportsman." Dr. Bitehman. anther of "A
Manual of Phobias," ressasta Having ettensively prescribed
Dr. de Jonglis Cot: [Jeer 011 for a keg merles of years, is cameo of
consumption. I deem It bot an set of Justice to record my as-
phalle testimony in favour of Its superior merits as a preventive
of emaciation, and generally me an excellent restorative In deb&
lily and dimness of the duel"—Dr. de Janet's Light Brava
Cod Liver Oil la sold only la cagealod Imperial half-plata,
la. dd. * • pinta, ls. Pd. , quart; to. by his sole coral/pees,
Ans. Harter& and Co., 71, Strand, London; and by chemists.
—(Adrsrussawnt.l

ILatu intdlistitte•
•
EQUITY COURTS.—Aran, 30.
(Before Viee-Channifiar Sir J. Stuart.)
01011IXT P. TIM BAWL 01 wares
The Solicitor-General end Mr. Roxburgh appeared in
this am for the defendants, the Bank of Wales,- In support
of a demurrer by them to the plaintiff's bill for want of
equity.
The plaintiff instituted the snit, us shareholder in the
bank, on behalf of himself and all other shareholders
therein, except such v. were defeodants, against the bank,
and the directors of it. The object of the suit
was to obtain a declaration that the defend-
ante had been guilty of such misrepresentation and
suppression as to entitle the plaintiff and the other per-
sons who had paid their money for shares on the faith of
such misrepresentation, and in ignorance of such suppree-
sioo to repayment thereof by the defendants' ; and for an
injunction to restrain the defendant. from enforcing and
receiving a call of 51. par share on the slams of the bank ;
and from establishing any banking business in competition
with the private banking concerns existing in certain towns
in Wake, in which towns the Bank of Wales Company pro-
posed to establish branches. A notice had been served on
the bank for an injunction as prayed by the bill, and the
bank then demurred to it, as above stated.
Mr. Yalins, Q.C., and Mr. W. M. Morris, appeared for
the plaintiff, and the case was proceeding wheat the court
rose.