The Express.
London, England, 1863-08-15 00:00:00

PRUSSIA.

Letters from Berlin state that while public
opinion severely blames the government for the
dilatoriness of its German policy, the decision of
the King not to go to Frankfurt is generally
approved. That opinion is the stronger that
Austria, it is considered, bad evidently come to a
previous arrangement with Bavaria, Wurtemberg,
dc., and had asked King William to take part in a
conference without his having had the time or
means of making himself acquainted with the
affairs to be there discussed. The irritation against
the system of Count de Bismark not the less goes
on increasing.
The Correspondenz of August 12 says :

Before summoning the Crown Prince his Majesty the
King had already declined the invitation of the Emperor of
Austria in an autograph letter, giving his reasons for the
refusal. Apart from the unseasonable impolicy of the step
of the Austrian monarch, the main reason for his Majesty's
reply is his opinion that, although reform of the federal
constitution is desirable and necessary, it ought to be first
diseased by Ministers of State acquainted with the subject
before • conference of Princes should meet. No party
imagines moreover th►t anything will come of the Austrian
Congress of Princes iu Frankfort.

Sttt J AMIN HUDSON.—Some foreign journals have
amused themselves with 'peculation, on the cause of the
retirement of Sir James Hudson. the British minister at
Turin. These speculations are entirely wide of the truth.
The fact is that three or four months ago Sir James Hudson
expressed a wish to retire from the diplomatic service, in
which he had laboured so sealoualy, end in which he had
gained so much distioction. In acoediog to his wish the
Queen was pleased to grant him the Grand Cross of the
Bath. He had given entire satisfaction to the government
under which he served, end there had been no difference
between them either on the affairs of the East or any other
subject. He will be succeeded by the Hoe. Henry Elliot, a
sou of the late Lord Minto.—Glotc.

The Canadian screw ateatner Nova Scotian, from
Quebec co the Lt instant, arrived at Liverpool yesterday
moraing, with 84 paseeugers, sad 1,800 dollars in specie on
freight.

Full benefit of reduced duty obtained by pur-
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and meet delicious Imported. Agents in every town supply it
In paeliels.—llarretalmeneat.l

,PORTING INTELLIGENCE.
READING RACES.—FRIDAY.
TEL FOIIIOR7 STAKZB (Handicap) of 3 son. each, with
25 added, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. Whiners extra. The
winner to be sold for 40 soya, and any surplus to go to the
fund. About seven furlongs, straight.
Mr. W. Pearee's Serene, by Colllngwood—PlL aged. Bet
(IL farliashaw) 1
Mr. David's Dominle Sampson, 6 yrs, Rat lulb (K Persia') 2
Mr. 11. Benrj s Abernethy, 3 yrs, 7st Mb (J. Grimehaw)
Telegram alao ran.
Betting : 6 to 4 apt Dominic Sampson, and 2to 1 apt
Nereus. The latter made play throughout, and won easily
by a_ length ; Abernethy a Ind third. The winner was
purchased by Mr. Jacobs, of Cheltenham, for 51 guineas.
Tee CAVEIRAN STALLS (Handicap) of 3 goys, each,
with 23 added. Wieners extra. Straight run in, three.
quarters of a mile.
Lord Bateinan's Daisies (tate Stonewall Jackson). by
Grease, 2 pa, at 7lb (J. Grlinshaw I
Lord Saternan's Mtu lAvlngstime, 3 yrs gist Mb (Costar ce) 2
Mr. Chancellor's sister to Melsouby, 3 yra, 7st 7lb
(carried 7st elb)
The following also ran—Teddy, Calrmastle, Plash fu the Pan,
Overture, lieerfoot, The Gunner. Midnight, Rublal, Saint Vito;
Nieman', Foluptus, and Flutter.
Betting : 9 to 2 eget Flash in the Pan, 6to 1 agst Sister
to Melaonby, 100 to 15 each apt Deesfoot and Voluptsa, 8
to 1 each apt The Gunner, Mir Livioptooe, and Rubini,
10 to 1 apt Teddy, 12 to 1 agst Danaioa, 100 to 8 apt Over-
ture, 100 to 6 apt Cairocastle, and 20 to 1 each apt Mid-
night sod Flutter. The Gunner made play, followed by
Muss Livingstone, Denim, and Teddy on hie left ; Voluptas
close up on his right. They ran in this order tothe distance,
when. Derain took up the running, followed by Sister to
Melsouby, Deerfoot, Miss Lie :gnome„ Rubin, and Flash in
the Pan. Halfway up Sister to Melsonby gave way to Miss
Livingston, who, unable to reach her stable companion, was
beaten three-quarters of a lapel. Flash in the Pao wag
fourth, and the Int two were Voluptas and St. Vitus.
Flutter in making the turn struck into the heels of some
other horse and fell, //Jordan, the jookey, being canted to
the infirmary, but on examination was found only to have
been shaken.
Tue TIMKEN HANDICAP of 5 son. each, 2 ft, with 50
added, for 3.yrolds and upwards ; winners extra. One mile
and three-quarters. (l 4 subs.)
Mr. LOWY Gibraltar, by Cowl—frldgettyLam, 6 yrs, Bst 7lb
(Ciudance) 1
Mr. 8. Thellusson's Klngswood, 3 yrs, 7,t alb (Inc. 7lb ex.,
car. let IOW! iFordhani) 2
Mr. Brityleys Hampton Court, 3 yrs, eat 71b.... (Cannon:
The following also ran :—Fiolet, Sweet Willie, Banumerator,
Quicksand, Petersham, and Willie the Beau.
Betting : 7 to 2 apt Gibraltar, 5 to 1 eget Violet, 6 to 1
apt Kenunierator, NO to 15 agn'llaropton Court, 8 to 1 each
apt Kingswood, Sweet Willie, and Quicksand, and 10 to 1
apt Petersham. Sweet Willie held a slight lead of Renw
mentor, Violet, Petersham, and Kiopsood for three-
quarters of a mile, when he retired, and Itentunerator went
on with the ranging. Half a mile from home Gibraltar,
who had been lying fourth, deprived lienumentor of the
lead, nod, continuing in front to the end, won cleverly by •
length and • half. Hampton Court • bad third, Petersbem
fourth, Violet fifth, Quick and sixth, and Willie the Beau
and Sweet Willis were beaten off.
Tux Sr.Ltnia STAKES of 3 Bova. each, with 25 added, for
all ages • selling and other allowances ; half a mile.
Mr. TAlughm a GoiaLfor-Nothiug, 4 yrs (671 ), 7st Illb
(T. French) I
Mr. Sutton's Bittern, 2 yrs ;MI, fat slb (Doolan) 2
Mr. Payne's Tomfoolery, 2 yrs (2011, tat Sib (J. Gr(mshav ) 3
lhe following also ran Vitus, Wee Agee, c by Ye-
dello —Meld of Lincoln, Neilgberry, and Serene.
(letting: 7 to 4 apt Tomfoolery, 5 to 2 apt Neilgberry,
6 to 1 apt Wee Agate, 8 to 1 agst Good-fur-Nothing, and
10 to 1 each apt Bittern and Nereus. Good-for-Nothing
made the running, attended by Tomfoolery, until arriving
opposite the Stand, where Bittern came with a rush, but
never getting up was beaten by half • length. Tomfoolery
awned three-quarters of • length behind Bittern, and
Neilgberry was only beaten • head from the favourite. The
winner was bought by Mr. Patterson for 80 guinea', and
Bittern was claimed by Mr. Simpson.
Tax WHITLZT STAKES (Handicap) of 10 son. each, 5 ft,
with 30 added; winners extra. One !mile. (41 subs., 21
of whom declared.)
Mr. Reeves's Topsy, by Kingston—Dinah, 3 yrs, est Sib
;Inc 7lb extra) (J. Grhashaw) I
Mr. filerry's c by Chanticleer— 9 yrs, Mt
(J. Locates)
Mr. W. S. Crawford's c by Stockwell - Crochet, 4 yrs,
at 71b (II. Covey) 3
The following also ran :--Game Cock, Gibraltar, Nail of Surrey,
acid Baliverne. _ _

Betting : 6 to 5 apt the Calliope colt, 100 to 30 apt
Topsy, and 100 to 15 apt °theater. The Calliope colt
made play to the half dietaries. where Topsy obtained the
lead, and won a capital race by a neck. Three lengths
separated the second and third. Game Cock was fourth,
Baliverne fifth, Gibraltar siatb, and Earl of Surrey did not
pass the post.
Tci ASSET STAKES of 15 'ors. each, 5 ft, with 50 added,
for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Ist 10Ib ; fillies, dot 61b ; certain
penalties and allowances. Five furlong.. (32 sub'
Mr. E. Cm* shay e's Eastmlnater, by Newrninster—Cal•
culla, Oat Ilb zinc 6,b extra. ;Fordbam) I
Marquis of Hastings Garotter, Oat Jib ,inc lib extra)
(8. MOlrersl
Mr. )terry's Crisis, net 13Ib (Inc a 31b allowance and
extra)
He Grey and Lord Cochrane also ran.i. Covey) 3
Betting : Leon on Garotter, 9 to 4 apt Crisis, and 100 to
15 ogst lastiniuster. The Litter made ploy, and for some
detainee followed by De Grey, who giving way to Garotter,
a splendid race from the distance ensued. and resulted in
the defeat of the favourite by a neck. Two length sopa.
rated the second and third,
THE STAND PLATE HANDICAP of 100 SOTS., for all ages.
Winueis extra. Hulf a mile. (33 subs.)
Mr. M uillow's Tarragona, by Orlando—hareclona, 4 yrs,
bat Jib (Fordbata) I
Mr. Fleming's Cigna, 3 yrs, "et sib dieter
Jacob's Lull a, 3 yrs, is; rilb
The following also ran :—low Pool, Mountain Burk, Juliet,
Gipsy Girl, Vigil, Peahen, e by Chanticleer—Calliope, Per-
&eve/enc.., blnuclau of Lautaater, Vlndteta, Torn Savers, Overstone,
Girdle, Signalman, FJeauor, Imposition, Elise, earl Tomfoolery.
Betting : d to 2 apt Tarragon, 6 to 1 apt Vigil, 10 to 1
apt Gipsy Girl, 100 to 8 each apt Lufra, Signalman,
awl Overawes, 100 to 6 apt Perseverance, 20 to 1 each apt
Imposition and Mountain Buck, and 51.0 to 1 apt Tom
Saytis. COI Girl obtained a clear lead at the start, fol-
lowed by Tarragon, Tomfoolery, Cadiz, Lark and Elise to
the half distance, where Tarragona and Cadiz drew away,
the first mentioned winning cleverly by half a length.
Cadiz 'mat Lam (wbo passed Gipsy Girl opposite the stand)
by half a length. Perseverance, who went in front of
Gipsy Girl in the last few strides, was fourth, and Tom-
foolery fifth.
LATEST BETTING ON THE COURSE
EBOR HANDICAP.
6 to 1 apt Clarior (off)
$ to 1 Golden Pledge (off)
10 to 1 The Monk (t)
15 to 1 Fantail (t)
ST. LEGER.
5 to 1 &gat The Ranger (t and off)
100 to 15 Lord Chiden (t and off)
7 to 1 Queen Bertha (off)
8 to 1 Avenger (off)
30 to 1 Onesander (t)
40 to t Borealis (t)
1000 to 10 Keruptown (t)
1000 to 10 Cheerful (t)
15 to 1 Lord Glasgow's lot (wanted)
BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—FmnAv,
EBOR HANDICAP.
5 to 1 apt Clarion ion)
17 to 2 Golden Pledge (t)
9 to 1 Carisbrook (t)
10 to 1 The Monk (t)
10 to 1 Melrose (t said off)
14 to 1 Hellman (off)
20 to 1 Fantail (t)
ST. LEGER.
11 to 2 sgst Lord Clifden (t)
6 to 1 bar one off.