The Express.
London, England, 1862-04-02 00:00:00

(Stamped, l.d. Additional.)

NAVAL AND MILITARY,

ADMIRALMAPKILI.—MPOINTMINTS.—Captains
F. Scott, C. 8., of the Orlando, to the Diadem, vies Ran-
dolph ; and G. G. Randolph, of the Diadem, to the Orlando,
sloe Scott.
Paymasters A. Whitehouse, to the Colossus, for shore
service ; and W. P. Carrigan, to the Colossus.
Clerk F. D. Smith, to the Madagascar.
Assistant-Clerks W. 'hew, to the Revenge ; and C.

to the Vi

PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 1.
The Diadem, 32, screw frigate, Captain Francis
Scott, C. 8., steamed into hulthar this morning to
mantle and pay off, having completed the term of her oom-
misidon.
The St, Vincent, 22, training ship, Commander M. Low-
ther, hoisted the Bag of Rear-Admual Sir L. T. Jones,
K.C.8., at noon to-day, Admiral Jones having been ap-
pointed oonamander-in-chief at the Core of Cork, to place of
Rear-Admiral Smart. The flag wee removed to tho
lent, and and saluted by the flagship of the oommandsr-in-chief,
and afterwards retransferred to the St Vincent.
The Foyle, Irish steamer, this afternoon ombarked a
portion of the 2nd battalion of the 22nd Regiment for con-
veyance to Dublin, the other portion being move* by the
Leda, screw steamer.

ROYAL NAVAL Rffeirtric —Up to the 31st Marsh,
1M.11,1121 Calla bad Mass nesived and 11,124 volnatems
them: 33 bold oertilleatee of competency as
smstess. 'arid 175 oertiftestra of competently as mho ; 19
Mid *midi:atm of amiss seirsties ; lad 41 entelosto *I
r
nerviss as mats& Total holding certificates, MI; mad the
foam mamma 1,461 petty Awn is tie inerthast Norio.
Therm:Ninon or NAVAL Pain Monnr.—Notice
is given in yesterday's Gazette that preparations are now
being made for the intended distribution of bounty awarded
for the dmtruction of pintos in the China Seas cm the 12th,
13th, 14th, and 15th March, 1869, by her Majeety's ship'
Niger, Clown, and Janus. A similar notice is given with
'rood to the bounty awarded for distraction of 13
platten' junks sad three reseals recaptured on the Bth
May, 1859, by her Majesty's ship Blaney.
noon IN (Anna. —From a parliamentary
' Mora, blued yesterday, we learn that the total of troops
of all nab and arms at the different stations in China,
whittle was 11,806 on the let of March, 1961, had fallen to
5,637 on the let of lisoamber, 1861. At that date there were
—British troops : 615 Artillery, 84 Eeslaeas, 3,296
Infantry, 134 Army Hospital Corps, 37 Comenimariat Staff
Corps ; and of the Indian Amy,- 325 Cavalry, 1,347 In-
fantry. The total estimated cost for 18623, exclaim of
pay of Native Indian troops, is 278,0777.

SPORTING lIMILLIGENOR.
NORTHAMPTON RACES--Tuainay.
GREAT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES DAY.
Despite the inclemency of the weather the anticipations
which had been formed et a semeseful meeting were fully
realised. By the special and ordinary express train which
quitted the Easton Station in the morning, • large crowd of
sporting visitors were esaveyed to Northampton. They
went on their way rejoicing for the find part or their jour-
ney but the clear bright atmosphere in which they took
their departure soon became misty, and before half the
journey was completed dark leaden-lined clouds gathered,
and rain fell with • steadiness which caused those who bad
not been deluded by the bright morning to leave
their Mackintoshes at home to empatidate themselves
upon their weather-wise precautions. The onintry en
mute, too, presented an appearance which did not augur
well for the state of the ground: In many parts it was
quite under water ; canals and mars bad overflowed their
banks, and certain fields resembled a large lake. Still the
rain, which fell at intervals, only few and far between,
throughout the day, scarcely deterred pleasurefolk and
balms men from visiting the course, and perhaps on no
former anniversary of the meeting was the Grand Stand
and incloenre so numerously attended. Of fashionable
company the muster was unusually Imp, even for North-
ampton whilst professional turf men pureed their calling
with a Oniekdenca and • spirit whish dimmed unmistakeably
how they appreciated the " legitimate game."
Bookmakers did not etspaisaos bard time of it, and the
Newmarket borer were inehdy batramestal in helping
them ow fortaan The four priacipal mom of the day
were win by animals trailed at the metropolis of the turf,
which seems to have stated upon a mar of prosperity
which it has sot knows for moo, pan.
The proceedings commenced with the Trial Stakes, for
which the aim aadosin metered ant to the post. The race
resulted is farrow of the " Poach confederacy" sad the
dimanfiture of the favourites ; for Arcadia, whcm Count
F. de Lagrange purchased at Liverpool, and against whom
10 to 1 was offered, won very cleverly by a length.
Marton, the favourite, won the Nene Handicap very
cleverly, and Loiterer gave additional proofs since his War-
wick running of his vast improvement on his last year's
form. This bone has certainly justified the high opinion
which was entertained of him as • 2.yr-old, end certainly
the patience of Count Batthyany has been rewarded in
keeping what once seemed to be a hopeless brute in training.
Loiterer's success caused his stable companion, Prince
Plausible, to be supported with increased confidence
for the Northamptonshire Stakes, and when books
were closed The Prince was decidedly first favourite.
Next in demand was Dusk, whilst Schism, who seemed
went quite out of favour as the time approached for
the start. The only two hones who were reported decidedly
" big" were Stampede and Happme, and they ran first
and mood ! So much for the judgment and opinion of the
presumed cogsoacenti. The manner in which the race was
run is fully described below. Suffice it to may, that New-
market, to • man, believed in the superiority of Stamped°,
and they who stood San, and did not believe that the
Quince was soar, have substantial reasons to congratulate
themselves ca their faith. Stampedo—appropriately named
on account of Ms wild and fantastic temper—won cleverly.
He was ridden by Fordham with exquisite judgment,
for be was never bustled or hurried at any part of the race.
The hone waited till the proper time, when he was " let
out" and " gammoised" that he was only taking his usual
morning exercise. Rapper.* performed sufficiently well to
show that his party had made no very great mistake in eel-
edition his chance, and the position which Finials& ob-
tained proved that this season French sportsmen will be
formidable antagonists to us on our own ground. Schism
atm appeared sufficiently forward to sustain the hopes of
Mir bakers. Dusk figured like • very moderate nab rang
West Bad seems entitled to no rank beyond a cab rank.
J prior to the rani rain fell somewhat
heavily, and the Grand Stand mimed roofed with
umbrellas, whilst the enclosure looked like a large bed of
moristre mushrooms. The badness was coodected with the
utmost regularity. Mr. Maiming presided at the males. Mr.
Clark was the judge; Mr. T. Marshall, the starter ; and Mr.
Marshall, see., thecket of the course. The lest-mentioned
gentleman, who hex seen the meeting grow fro m% local hunt
affair into itspresent importanos, was as bale and as active as
aerie the discharge of his duties. Notwithstanding the
wet and the heavy*lolly ground, the following races excited
the liveliest interest :
THE TRIAL STARER of 10 SOTS. each, with 50 added, for
3.vrolds and upwards. One mile. (9 subs.)
tount de Legnuiges Arsalta, by Arthur Wellesley, 3 yrs,
lit (Hunter) I
Mr. Sutton's Ilan.st.Arms, 6 yrs. 9st Ilb (Mallow)"
Baron Rothschild's King of Dliunonds, 6 yrs, use Ilb
(3. Osborne) II
lord Uxbridge's General Hesse, &yrs. Sat lib IS. Rogers) 4
Mr. Alexander's Will.o'.the-Witp, 4 yr& St elb Sharp) 0
Mr. 0. Brysn'aPIETUTOOT, q yrs, Sit 3lb ( ) 0
Count &midday's Loptatcher, 4 yrs. St Sib ells) 0
Mr. Hamilton's Aurelian, 4 yrs, Sit Alb (J. theater) 0
Mr. 0. Bryan's Waterwitch, 4 yrs, et Sib Fordhant) 0
Betting : sto 2 apt Aurelian, 5 to 1 apt Waterwiteh,
6to 1 apt King of Diamonds, 8 to 1 each apt Mamat-
Arms and Will-o'-the Wisp, and 10 to 1 apt Arcadia.
Aurelian made play, with General Hesse second, close up,
Will-o'-the-Wisp next. They ran thus round the bottom
turn, where Aurelian dropped back, and on approaching
the dirtaoce Arcadia took the lead from General Ham,
carried it on to the end, and won by a length, Man-at-Arms
beating King of Diamonds by a lead for second place,
General Hesse being fourth, a head separating hini from the
third about two lengths off. Aurelian was fifth, Lop-
catcher sixth, and beaten off were Willa"-the-Wisp,
Waterwitch, eighth, Precursor walking in lest
THE NENE HANDICAP of 40 eau, added to a swo=iies
of 5 son. arch, for hones of all ages. Spencer Plate
(32 subs.)
Lord Stamford's Mlerton, by the Flying nutehman, yrs,
Itlolb Edwards) I
Mr. Flutter's The Priest, 3 yni, tr. Daley 2
Mr H. Des Virus's Snapshot, 4 yrs. lit Sib Oriasbaw
Mr. T. Cliff's Estrelda, a yrs, Sat ebb (H. Taykid 6
Mr. P. Beresforts Titmous=2l2o (Cole)
Mr. T. Stevens'' c. by
eat 4lb wdrNearson) 0
Betting : 6 to 4 apt Mateo, 2 to 1 apt Snapshot, and
6 to 1 apt an other offered. Setaelda, The Priest, Snap-
shot, sad E ran nearly side by side to the dis-
tance, where Snapshot was beaten, and 15llerton, next the
rails, took up the ruining, and won very cleverly by •
length ; Snapshot was a bad third. The Snowdrop colt
was very restive at the poet, and caused several false state,
and when the flag fell he got badly off and walked is last.
HER ILuierv'e PLATE of 100 guineas, for 3-yr-olds
and upwards. Two miles.
count Pattbyany's Weever by Stockwell, 6 yrs, 10st
(Welk I
Mr. Pobert's °idolater, 4 yrs, 9d 71b (Bullock 2
Lord M. vincenge Neereneencer, yo, 954 71b (ibberd 3
Berme neekesidida Xabsigh elm MOM (JH.
Daley 4
Mr. PUllaes Moorceek, 11 yes, Hit Lb (J. Osborne) 6
BA UM 6to 5 apt Oldminater 7to 2mat Mahan*, std
7to 1 apt Loiterer, :Vamped off with the lead, sad
soh the renaing at • pace, Oldminater ra ea g se-
esad, milk Mamma • clear interval separating awl.
Oa fir side of the course Necromancer, who
landestbellegalasfourth, wt up to Mooroock's quarters, and
in this order they disappeared into the dip. On co
Mt* sight up the hill towards the far turn Moorcock dropped

LTWOPENC

into the rear, and Methane became third. On reaching the
distance the race was left to the first three, Loiterer main-
taining the lead to the end, and winning a fine nee by e
neck the second beating the third by the same. Mahal&
was fourth, clear of Necromancer, and Moorcock walked in.
Tut PrreHtxr braces of 5 eon. each, with 40 added,
for 3Tr-olds and upwards, with =side!), selling, and other
allowances. Five furlongs straight. (8 subs.)
Baron Rothschild's Walpole, by King Tom, 3 yrs, Est glib
(3014 (Carroll) 1
Mr. R. Thomas's Cuter Oil, 3 yrs, bet 71b (301.) 1R Adams)
Mr. Roberts's St. Bernard,3 yrs, Ost (WC) {WiliteltY; 3
Mr. Hodirrnma's Grasshopper, 3 yrs, let 71b (301. (Morris 0
Mr. Scrip's Disappointment, 3 yrs, tat 1011. SOL ,
(J. Grintshan) 0
Mr. Melion's Bcorplou, 3 an, OR (cm ad Übj, 00C
(J. Peeves 0
Mr. Rayner's Reverie, 4 yrs. a,t 6lb 1301.; 4. Daley 0
Betting : 7 to 2 apt Castor CHI, 4to 1 apt Walpole and
6to 1 'met any other offered. Reverie was the first off, but
in getting to the top of the hill Walpole took up the run-
ning and carried it on to the end, winning by a length, the
second beating the third by a head. Reverie was fourth,
clase:ii.The winner wsussohl by auction to Mr. Fuller for
210 guineas.
TIM GREAT Nonesimerrozemen Wraithlt of cove. each,
with 100 added. Winners extra. The emend horse to re-
ceive 25 eon. oat of the stakes. Two mike. (106 subsoil°
of whom paid 5 son. ft each.)
Sir Wm. Booth's Stampede., by Meru, 6 yrs, isst
(B. Foram* 1
Mr. J. Osborne's Reponse, 4 yrs, Tst (OhliMmul I
Baron Caviares Pinheads, 4 yrs 7st Sib .... (H Oriewhats)
Lord Westmorelaad's Bob,lm 6 yrs. Sat Sib (J. Ahura) 0
Mr, Saxon's Tha Monk, 6 yrs, Ilet Ub
Mr. Sargent's Paul Clam* 4 yes, 7rt Mb (Is,Addtal, 0
Lord Alksbnry's Plumper. 6 here, ,Drew) 0
Osesat )eethrears Mese Mumbler 4 EsjilL2
Lord Wilton's west Rod. 4 era Mt gair;---/wa, 0
Mr. J. Smith's Wooded, 4 yes, OR 1111, PIIIIIIOM4 •
Mr. A. Jacobi. Dorking. 4 pa, est Mb Aletfindlog bib
extra carried lost 11461 (Raper( 0
Mr. Flemings Magma Beams, 3 yrs, 6M >'b Gray) 0
Mr. Boyce's Cariabrook, e yrs, tenth IT. Osborne) e
Mr. Mondr's Wstrhare.s yes, ast Ilk etneladle,libestria
(carried Cat Sib)
Mr. T. Pan's Dusk. 3 yrs, Mg 111 b (Whiteley: 0
Captain Lane's Breechs&r, 3 yrs. let Sib (J Gnarlier". 0
Lord Uxbridge's Keene, lyre. Cat Mb ...(A. Woodhouse, 0
Mr. lawblncitatus, 3yrs, fat WD (ear:64lllM (Wheatley) 0
Lord Coventrfs Sappho, 3 yrs, let Mb (Carroll 0
Mr. CIIIVOIeII Wild Duck, II yrs, fat 71b (Morrie 0
BETIDIG AT STARTING.
4 to 1 apt Prince Plausible
sto 1 Dusk
100 to 15 West End
8 to 1 Rappers.
10 to 1 Sebum
100 to 7 Stampede.
100 to 6 Moorhen
100 to 6 The Monk
20 to 1 Sappho
25 to 1 Finland.
25 to 1 Magnum Bouum
25 to 1 Canthrook
25 to 1 Imitates
25 to 1 Watchfire
33 to 1 Wild Duck
40 to 1 Plumper
THE RACE AND THE Bratax.
The preliminary canters were taken during a thin shower
of rain, and several of the jockeys in consequence did not
dispense with their overcoats until the actual time arrived
for proceeding to the poet. The start, which was appointed
to take place at a quarter to 4 o'clock, was delayed half an
hour by the impatience of some of the competitors to get
off and by the tardiness of others in falling in. Twice
was the false me, of "They're off' raised as
a plump of horses rem into eight above the,
hill. The first time Fialande, Dusk, Keane, and
Wild Duck were foremost to break the ranks, but after
running some little distance they were turned back. More
wheeling about then ensued, and when the lot seemed in
prettyi good line, it was again thrown into anything but ad-
disorder by the haste to get away displayed by Fie-
lands, Keane, Plumper, Wild Duck. Cerisbrook, Rapparee.
and Magnum Bontim, who ran nearly to the distance before
they were stopped. They quickly repined the horses at the
post, and soon afterwards the lowering of the advanced flag
on the hill announced the start. Wild Duck and Keane—
both in the middle of the course, but running wide of each
other—were the first to show in advance, and on pushes the
stand Keene held • clear lead, Wild Deck going on second,
Watchfire third, Prince Plausible, Paul Clifford, and Caris.
brook next. In the middle of the nick, at heir heels,
were Magnum Boman, Schism, Stampede, and Finland. ;
West End last but one, and Wombat, who got
badly off, ervit2 lengths in the rear. Dorking was left at
the post, sad took no part in the nos. They ran with no
noteeseeth7 sheep mail nearing the dip, when the boat
lot begs' to close up, Wild Duck pining Keane, with
Watchfire third, Prince Plausible, Schism, Repparee. Mag-
num Bomun, Fialande, Stampede, Plumper, and The
Moak running in a cluster at the heels of the leaders. On
from the dip, and on breasting the hill at the far
Elar,lold Duck was seen with the lead, her immediate
followers being Fialande, Rapparee, Magnum Bouum, and
Stampedo. After they bad got clear round the last turn.
Wild Duck disappeared from the first flight, and Stampede.
on the inside, Rapperee in the middle, and Fialande on the
whip hand, were left in front, the white face of Stamped.
showing slightly in advance. On reaching the half distana-
the race was venially over, for Fordhiun, who had never
stirred on Stauspedo, brought his hone out, and won cleverly
by a length ; • bead between the second and third. The
Monk and Plumper were fourth said fifth, beaten • long
any. The others were palled up ; Schism, Wombat, sad
Imitates■ were the lad three. Value of the stakes, 1,3751.
THE WRITTLEBURT braise of 15 son. each, with 100
added by Lord Southamptoo, for 2 and 3 yr old. ;
win-
nen extra; maiden and other allowances. About three
quarters of a mile straight. (54 subs.)
Mr. Nayloes Biondella. by The Plying Dutchman 3 ars, Mt
(Monomer) 1
Lord Stamford's Seats, 2 yrs, Oct Mb (C. Gray)
Captain Lane's Bluemantle, 2 yrs, fat Sib (Daley) 3
Duke of Beautort's Birdhill, 3 yrs, Pat 1311 r (A. Dayl U
Baron Marines Haliverne, 3 yrs, Sat 101 b ..(11. Grimshaw) 0
Mr, Morris's Brahmin, 3 yrs, rat Illb (0. Fordlarm
Lord Coventry's Exchequer. S yrs. Bat Mb (J. Adams) 0
Baron Rothschild's Morocco. 3 yes, Set 31b (E. Sharp; 0
Colonel Townleys Staple Oak, 3 yet.. Mt Sib .... (Bullock) U
Mr. Bruce's Miss Peuldll, 3 yrs, Oct Mb (Cu:dunce) 0
Betting : 7to 2 apt Brahmin, 5 to 1 each apt Biondella
and Balinerne, 6to 1 each apt Birdhill and Bluemantle.
Biondella, Sanita, with Bluemantle and Staple Oak, lay
in front throughout, Biondella winning easy by four lengths,
Santa beating Bluemantle for second Ones by a seek.
Staple Oak was next.
THE STAND Pura of 50 son. (Handicap) ; winners extra.
One mile.
Mr. Lincoln's Nightingale, by Mountain Deer, 6 hers, Bat
(Gartiner) 1
Mr. K Thomas's Dux. 3 yrs, Oct Slb (Mhigiey) V
Mr. Smile's Vertumna, 3 yrs, est 21b . ...(T. French) 3
Mr. Johnstarea Misty Mon, aged, list Sib (Clement) 0
Mr. Logan's Lustre, 4 yrs, Eat (B. Taylor) 0
Mr. Fobert's Reenter, 3 yrs, 7st 'Doyle) 0
Boren Rothschild's spark, 3 yrs, 7st (J. Daley) 0
Betting : 3 to 1 apt Spark, 4 to 1 each apt Nightingale
and Vertumna, 100 to 15 Misty Morn, and 7 to 1 apt
Dux. Nightingale jumped apt-
off in front and led by several
lengths to the haff-dbMwe, where Dux got as nearly equal
terms with him, bat failing to get quite up,l'lightinPlo won
cleverly by • bead. Vertumna was • bad third.
HANDICAP PESTI of 30 son., added to • sweepstakes of 5
eon. each ; winners extra ; the winner to be sold for 401.
Sencer's Plate Course.
'Mr. Flutter's The Priest, 3 yrs, 7st 611 b .... (W. Cotton) w.n.

LATEST BETTING AT NORTHAMPTON.
TIMMY NIGHT, 9 O'CLOCK.
EARL SPENCER'S PLATS.
4to 1 apt Maid of Honour (t freely)
Bto 1 Bioadalla (t)
Bto 1 Dictator (t)
12 to 1 Spieebez (t)
Not much doing.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
4 W 1 apt Calabar (off )
10 to 1 Nottingham Old (t)
DERBY.
25 to 1 apt Hubert (t)
40 to 1 Nottingham (t)

ANOTHEIt VISIT OF REINAN TO ENGLAND.--
There is every probability of our having another inter-
national oonteat for the championship of the world. The
redoubtable " Benici• Bov,* we are informed from a letter
dated New York, March 19, was to nil in the City of
Waahington' on daturday, March 22. The object of his
visit will be to teat the prowess of Jem Mace, the present
Champion of England. sad his right to hold the belt. We
have already informed oar readers that it was We " Boy's "
intention to vied England to witness the Exhibition in May,
and we understand he has entered into an engagement with
• circus company. Heenan is is good health, and looks
well, and will be accompanied by his brother, who is, if
anything, of more gigantic proportions than the "
Boy" himself.—Sporeiim Life.
ATTEMPT= ASSASSINATION OF AN OFFICER IN
IRELAND.— TIDIPLIDIORI, MONDAY.— Colossi lino:, of
Bailees Oestle, VW fired at between one and two o'clock
this iv. on his way home from this town. Be was slightly
wounded over the right eye. The colonel peiveived two
men {aside the ditch at the roadside. They immediately
fled through the adjoisiag held,. Colooel Knox is a con-
Dekko of the late Mr. lAngley,
of Brittss.—Moil and
Packet.
AN Ituex REGISTRY. —ln the Registry of Deeds-
oleos, Dublin, there was at the beginning of this year
an
urger of 10,019 memorials notninscribed, and of thew
which had been transcribed 31,711 had not yet heen com-
pared or examined with the originals.
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Dress can depend on the best =WOAD; and latest stile at
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