The Express.
London, England, 1864-03-21 00:00:00

THB- rantraso )-MetiDAY EVENINS, MARCIE 21;- 1864:7!7

down with the air of a man who meant to win the
race or perish in the attempt. Oxford took the
matter much more coolly. The men in their dark
blue frocks looked exactly like a crack man-of-war's
crew, and there was nothing in their looks
to belie the illusion. They were bronzed,
hirsute, and manly, and when they at leat bared
their arms, displayed bicepsand triceps and del-'
toid and forearm in a high state of training
sod development They did not condescend
to fling away their caps until the very last moment,
and from this it was inferred that they did not see
anything in the coming struggle to justify extra-
ordinary excitement. The start on both aides
was perfect, just like two first-rate four-in-
hands of the old coaching days, when the team
went off at once into • clean ten mile
trot, without any previous prancing. The
illustrious passengers on board the George
Peabody prepared for a fine treat but alas. for
human, even royal expectations, the moment the
boats were off, the whole steam fleet, tugs and all,
recklessly converged in their wake, and in a moment
there was nothing but universal bump, smoke,
alarm, and c.mfusion. Fenders were flying about
in every direction, captains were dancing wild
corroberies on their several paddle boxes, the
hateful t" tugs" belched fresh volumes of smoke
at every collision, as if to puff away
all obstacles, and the result was that the
George Peabody soon found herself bringing
up the rear of au imposing fleet, with the umpire
boat for a companion in misfortune, and nothing
in sight ahead but the steam fleet and the smoke.
One thing, however, must be admitted for the ad-
vance squadron, they shouted the vicissitudes of
the race for the information of the rear guard, and
in this way we were not long before we heard the
news, ominous for Cambridge, of " Oxford a
hundred yards ahead." This, however, was an
lion, as we afterwards found that Cam-
befiltleirksept breast up for a considerable distance,
that at " Craven-cottage" Oxford was scarcely a
length clear, which was increased to four lengths
as the boats shot under Hammersmith-bridge
amid the shouts of ten thousand spectators. The
greater rapidity and regularity of stroke which
Oxford possessed now began to tell tremendously,
and the result was that the boat reached the winning
post about half a minute sooner than its plucky an-
tagonist, which although thus beaten by Oxford,
was still game to beat anything else in the world.
The steam squadron, fifteen vessels in all,
now drew up in one line right across the river, and
exhibited • tremendous show of human heads, the
owners of which seemed now foe the first time to
remember that the Prince of Wales was amongst
them, and began to cheer vociferously for his Royal
Highness. The George Peabody passed a short
distance up stream to where the lately contend-
ing crews were laying on their oars close to the
Middlesex shore, when his Royal Highness cour-
teously saluted both crews, an attention which,
we need scarcely add, was must loyally sod
fervently responded to. It was the first time
that the heir apparent to the Crcwn bad been
present at a University boat race, and every one
seemed to be much impressed with the interesting
character of the incident The vast multi-
tude shouted again and again for the Prince,
for the winners, and more vociferously still, for
the loosers, who bore their defeat with
smiling equanimity. It was now that Mr. Philippe
once more appeared epos the scene, took the com-
mand of the George Peabody, and peremptorily
orde-ed "'Bout ship" for the return voyage. The
lately contending boats started first in the same
direction, and au opportunity was thus given to the
Prince of seeing them in action, a thing which his
Royal Highness hat been unable to do during the
race. The boats looked beautiful, the rowers rowed
splendidly, without however contending, and if we
were not sure that Oxford had actually won it would
now have been a nice point to decide which of the
two crews seemed moat capable of winning. There
was not the slightest symptom of fatigue or distress
in either, and they darted away through the water
like dolphins, resting however now and then on their
oars to allow the Prince to pass, and in
this way the disappointments of the race were
amply compensated. Finally, and precisely to
the stroke of half-past 12, the royal galley drew up
alongside the dummy at Hammersmith, and the
Prince of Wales and party landed amid tremen-
dous cheers. His Royal Highness was escorted on
shore by Mr. Denman, Alderman Rose, Mr. R. N.
Philippe, and the other members of the Thames
Club Committee, and at parting his Royal Highness
orce more expressed his thanks to Mr. Philipps
and the committee for the exertions by means of
which they had advanced the time of the race so
as not to interfere with the drawling room.
The following are the names of the rowers, with
their weights :

02702 D. CAMIIIIIDOI.
et lb st
C. P. Roberts, Malty lO n J. C. Hawkahaw, Trinity.. 11lb 3
W. Awdly, &inlet
T. H. Kelly. UM rersity 11 8 H. lAtit•on. Pembroke.... IS 4
J. C. Parson. Trinity
W. B. Jacobson. Ch. Ch l2 3 B. A. K Matzke, Trinity .. 12 6
B. 11. Seymour. University 1 G. Borthwick. Trinity .... 12 1
W. Brown. 'nutty ll 3 F. iiteavenson, Ttin. Hall It
L.Pocklington, reassume 11 1 J. R. Selwyn, Trinity .... 11 0
W. T.:wail:tam Ch. Ch. G. H. Archer, Comas Loos.) 0 0
(cox.;

In the evening the aews of the Oxford and Cambridge
boats accepted the invitation of the Thames Subscription
Club to s dinner at Willie's Rooms, the Hon. Mr. Daman,
president of the club, presiding on the occasion. There was
• large gathering of the friends of the two crews, and
among the visitors present were Mr. S. Graters, M.P. ;
Mr. G. J. Gasbag, M.Y. ; Mr. A. MAI; M.P. • Mr. T.
Collins, Y.P.; Alderman W. Rase, M.P. ; Prince Constan.
tine Czarrtoryslit, Hon. and Rev. L. Denman, Sir George
Hoeywts. Bart. ; Sir Jot's Hassler, Mr. Sheriff Niles,
Mr. Sheriff Cave, Messrs. Tom Taylor, R. Young,
Massey, F. K. Llamas, W. Langdale, T. Ilawksbaw (C.E),
T. Page (C.E.). John Beattie, Hugh Jones, Ste., thecaptrint
im and crews of the Universiti of Oxford and Cambridge who
contended, and 120 other gentlemen. Mr. R. N. Pb,lips,
F.S.A., acterkas vice-chairman. . . . .

"The Health of her Majesty" was dt ask with great demon-
strations of enthusiastic loyalty.
The CHAIRMAN, ha propoeins "The Health of the Prince
of Wales mod the rent of the Royal Family," took occasion
to state that the present was the tint ocession is history is
which the Prince of Wales bad been present at the Oxford
and Cambridge boat race. When a younger man the Prior,
was in the habit ofskeeping a host on the river, and itichdeng
in that healthy sport whoop it was the object of this society
to promote. . . .

The toast was drunk with great cheering.
The toast of "The Army-, Navy, and Volunteers" was
responded to by Lieutenant You NG. of the Cambridge Volati-
les., and late Mayor of Wiabesch.
The CHLMVAN, in proposing the toast of the evening,
which was " The Health of the Ozford and Cambridge
Crews," highly complimented them upon the pluck and ea-
dannce which they had shown in the late and previous
molests.

Mr. Cars, in responding on behalf of the Oxford crew,
mid that the success on this occasion had been due, not to
his exertions, but rather to his friend Mr. Morrison, who
had taken charge of the training of the crews.
Mr. HAW knit AU, on the part of the Cambridge men, in a
humorous speech, acknowledged the compliment paid to his
brother oarsmen and himself, and expressed a hope that
next year they would regain their former position, sad win
back those laurels which Oxford had taken from them.

Mr. Ptuuris proposal " The Bolan' o Lords a;c7COM.
moss," and the tout havieg been drink, was duly ac-
kwowlsdged by Mr. Crewe, M.P.
Mr. GOACHYN, M.P., proposed " Tbe Health of the
Chairman," who in return gave thetatat of "The Visitors,"
which was responded to by Mr. Tom Taylor.
Mr. Cor.uxe, M.P.. gave " Tbe Health of Mr. Philips,"
the vice chairn,ao, arid this brought to a close the proceed-
tags of a very lively and agreeatla evening.

Two fires broke out in Cardiff, near the docks,
ea Saturday might sod Sundsy monde', sod occasioned
much damage. Oes occurred at a creosote nisonfsetory.
the ethic u s sed:lott east ship stores warehouse. From
the corobustable sauna of both places, tM destruction of
property was Urge.
Homteopatbic Practitioners, and the Medical
Trofesrion generally, recommend cocoa as Mink the moat health-
ful of all beverage*. N hen the altetriim of homeopathy was ayes
introeuced into this country. there sure to be obtaixed oo pee-
parations of core. either attractive to the teat. or acceptable to
the stomach : the nut was either supplied In the crude state or
so unskilfully manufactured as to obtain little notice. J. Epp,.
of Loudon, h iscropstfile chemist. was induced, in the year 1839,
to turn his attaition to this subject and at length succeeded,
with the asaistaisee of elaborate machinery. In being the Ant to
produce 311 article pure in its compthitinu, and so relined to the
perfect tnturatine it receives in the process it passes through. se
to be most acceptable to the delicate stomach. For ventral use
Fppia corn. is distinguished as an invigorating. grateful break-
fast beverage, poereising a most dellekm aroma. Dr. Mount
Is his work •i Adulterations of I, ad," says Cocoa cattalos&
great variety of Important uutritlie principles ; every ingredient
necessary to the growth and suAvnattee of the body.' Agate :
•• As•uatriUve rocia stands very much hhther than either coffee
or tea." Directions : Two teaspomsful of the powder Is • break.
fast em. filled up with boiling water or milk. ithearred is ths
lined • lb., lb.. and I lb. packets. labelled ; and sold at la. ed.
gassiPer Sa, by GfeOlfs. Ccarectiosiero I.lmabla.—Didvettisir
t.]

DRVfA.

DBUIrfettOIL

A genuinely suoorastal assent at this theatre was
brought to a close on Satarday mites with the reappear-
'nos of Mr. Phelps is the part of Sir Patina: Maasyeophant,
in Macklin's comedy of The Mao of the World. Playgoer
who an incredulous over the traditions of the power of by.
gone actors, and who fancy that the old character oomedies
interested only because indiums wen ignorant of that in-
genuity of plot which is eonsidered indispensable to a
modern dramatic success would do well to see what can be
done by the aid of this admirable solar with a thorough
dialogue comedy of the last century.

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COYMITGARDEN.
The Pyle and Harrison masagemant carnets) a termination
oa Saturday night.

At the close of the performance the members of the
company, the officers of the establishment, and several
wsll•known musical amateurs, assembled on the stage to
present testimonials to Miss Louisa Pyre and Mr. W.
Harrison, on the termination of their nurragerial career. The
gifts, which were in all respects precisely emir; consisted
of two very elegant silver breakfast services, covered with
rich and tasteful engraving. The sarvke destined for
Miss Louisa Pyoe bore the following isseriptioe, written
by Mr. Edward Money, the acting maosger :—" Presented
to Mir Louisa Pyos by the artistes and employis of the
Royal English Opera and a few lovers of native art, as a
tribute of gratitude and admiration won by the eminent
services which she has rendered to the National School
of Music by affording a home to English opera for
eight successive seasons, and by the brilliant talent which
she has displayed in embodying the creations of English
oompoaers." The companion service intended for Mr.
W. Merriam bore the same inscriptios, with merely
a change of name. The lesser were greeted on their
appearance with loud sad cordial acclamations, and the
chair was then taken by the Rev. Horace Roberts, who
had been chosen by the subscribers as their spokesman.
Both Mum Louisa Pyne and Mr. W. Hanlon were much
affected, and the latter responded to the address of the
chairman In appropriate terms.

tido luttilignu.

MSTRAPOLITAN COUNTY COURTS.
Shirai days eppoloted for the present week.
wzinuxgru. SL !anti--Monday March 21; Ma-
dill. 22.
RoIIPTOP, Walteheacre-grova—Tnesday, March 22; Wed-
nesday, IS.
C2.22cconar... Duncan 4erraos —Tuesday, March
StioßieDrirE, Ord4treet-road.—Tuesday, March 22.
Row, Bow-read.—Monday, March M.
WILITICCHAPZI, Great Presoottstret.—Wedneeda,y, March 23:
Thursday, 24.
Sorrawall. Swaostreet —Tuesday, March 22: Thursday, M.
LAM; Oseabers ell New-roed—Tarday, March IL
WANDSWORTH, South-,treat. —Thunday, March U.
CITE Or LoaDOR, Oulldball-bußdlnge.—Monday, March 21 ;
Wednesday, 22.

Mr, Martin--Thers is 11l actin pending to mover the
boailmanunderrtmsd.
Bailey—Them my jurisdiction is very doubtful
indeed, and I must dislodge the inaggsomms.
Mr. Lervanson—Then 1 wales& for coma, sir, and to allow
me to pall svidenokbas l sin in a position to prove that
everything olatod y the Russian government is utterly
without tonalities.
Sir IL W. Cartes—Everyone who has hoard the am
must know that Mr. Sharp was justified in detaining the
bonds, sod that nothing could justify his being charged
will, felony, es he is well known, and it is known where he
is to be found. There was no occasion for adopting such a

eras Bosley—The legislature never contemplated
applyiog the Police Act to matters of each magnitude u
this, and as the objeotion has been raised that the unlaw-
fully obtaiaing of the bonds took plane beyond the juridic-
lion of this kingdom, I cannot go farther into the ease.
Mr. Laverne —I wish to state that thus very bonds were
taken from Mr. Lemaire at theiastigation of the Buries agents
at Paris; and afterompliusatiou had been heard on both sides
the Prefect of Police returned them to Mr. Lemairs, and
reprimanded the authorities for depriving him of them in
the first instance. All this occurred before they fell into
Mr. Sharp's hands, sad Mr. De Berg wee oogniaant of the
fact all the time. These bonds are the boos fide property
of Mr. Leo:mire, and if I bed bees permitted I should have
proved it mat satisfactorily.—All parties them retired.