The Express.
London, England, 1864-06-16 00:00:00

ELECTION PETITIONS BILL._

On the order al the day for thiiadjounted debate on the
amendment on gobil into committee on this bill,
Mr. COLLINS said the nasesurewonld not allow a person
who had prosated • petition against an election to with-
draw that petition without assigning what was called rea-
sonable 011118 a. The meek we. that the parties ensuld be
compelled to premed with petitions under eirminstanom in
which, if left to themselves, they would withdraw them.
He did not think it dselnble that such a providon should
exist.
Mr. HUNT &feudal the bill, but said he vim aware it
woukl be klls to proceed with it at so advanced an boor.
Sir F. OOLUSMID opposed the mesians, which was an
attempt to obtain a pubbo benefit at the uprose of private
interests. The bon, baronet was proceeding to address the
house up to • quarter to six, when the din:sumo% award*
to the rule. of the house, was adjourned.
COUNTY CONSTABULARY SUPERANNUATION

BILL
Thu bill pared through committee.
ELECTION OF POOR LAW 017ARDTANS.

Oa th..,---..
emotion of Mr. Bairn, leave was gins to briar
in a bill to empower the occapiers of small tenements in
certain came to vote in the elections of guardians al the
poor.
The boom adjourned at ten minutes to 6 o'clock.

1 400 yards rang's, with • screen 23 yards in front,
two targets 9by 8 feet being placed in rear of the
mantelet to show hits. The Whitworth made in
3 rounds 24 hits on mantelet, 14 through, and 37
on target ; the Armstrong muzzle-loader, 15 hita,
1 through, and! on target ; the Armstrong breech-
loader 9 hits, 1 thr oon target. he guns
being fired, two rounds direct upon the mantelet
gave in hits upon the target behind, 216 for the
Whitworth, 200 the Armstrong shunt, and 170 the
breech-loader. . . . .

Some important experiments were made with the
new set of guns (June 7) to try the liability of the
guns to be injured by the bursting of shell in
the gun. Ten rounds of shell were ordered to be
burst in the gun as near the seat of the shot as
possible. The artillerymen succeeded in bursting
9 out of 10 in this way ; on examining the guns it
was found that the Whitworth and the shunt gun
had passed through the ordeal safely, but the
breech-loader was much cut up in the grooving
at the seat of the shot with the common shell, and
further up the bore with the segment shell. The
guns then fired 10 rounds of shot, after three trial
shots, for accuracy at floating targets 6 feet square,
when the Whitworth got six hits, the Armstrong
shunt one hit, and the breech-loader two. This
experiment is one that it would be well to make,
as we have suggested above, with the old guns ; we
should then see decisively which gun retained its
efficiency best under all contingencies that could
occur. As it stands the experiment seems to show
what we before pointed out, that the breech-loader
to a certain extent possesses the means of remedying
injury to the flutes of its bore in the lead coating
of the shot and shell, while any injury to the grooves
or lands of the shunt must tell upon the accuracy
of the gun. Nothing can be said sea to the effect of
injury to the bore upon the Whitworth gun, simply
because as yet the condition has not arisen ; but
we conceive a bore of that form must have very con-
siderable aptitude for compensating any effect of
irregularity in the bore. This, bowevor, is a point
which can only be ascertained in the course of the
trials for endurance which now remain to complete
the programme of the 12-pounders.
The firing with the 70-pounders was entered upon
for range and accuracy on Friday last, beginning
with 3 degs. of elevation' and using solid shot.
Before giving the results, however, it will be well
to describe the guns. As in the case of the field
pieces (12-pounders) these heavy guns, which are
more especially regarded as naval guns, are not
guns of the service ; they are all new in make, and,
with the exception of one of the three shunt guns,
all have a strong inner body of steel. Sir William
Armstrong preferred to use the same metal as Mr.
Whitworth does in all these trial guns except one,
and this one, which is entirely of the old coiled
iron kind, is reserved. It is admitted now on all
bands that steel is the only metal of which to con-
struct the principal parts of a gun ; the difference
of opinion being as to whether it is not the best for
the whole gun, according to Mr. Whitworth, or
whether combined with iron coils, according to Sir
William Armstrong, arranged round a thick tube of
steel. Formerly it might have been a question of
economy whether steel or coiled iron were preferable,
but now that steel fit for the purpose can be made
and worked for very nearly the same cost as iron,
there is scarcely room for doubt as to the choice of
steel as the streager metal. • most absurd notion
has been formed, that Whitworth guns made of
homogeneous metal were necessarily all is one piece
—a sort of chrysolite of steel cast whole, after the
fashion of the eid iron guns. The term homo-
geneous refers solely to the metal ; the construction
of the gun, as we understand it, remains almost
precisely what it was as originally designed in 1662,
when a similar gun was exhibited at the Inter-
' national Exkibition. It is constructed upon the
plan of layers of zings el steel folioed on over the
mistral piece in which the bore is formed, and is
ideaticalin principle- with the 12-peunders. It is
flee inches is Galilee, with an increase of diameter
where the angles of the hexagon am cut off ; its
weight is 7.6. cwt., and it is., therefore, just about a
ton lighter than the obi ft-pounder, and the
shags, which a 101 b.., just Gila lees.
The Armstrong guns me • Shunt gun et ab
!inches calibre, weighing 741, cwt, and a side or
wedge breech-leader polyvalent gun ditch calibre,
!weighing 90 web. Tie-charge of this s9lb., while
that of the %%demi& and Shunt gun I. 1911).
!Thin. method of breech-loading is like that of the
well known Caeelli gun. in the Italian servile, bet
an improvement upon it. It gets rid et the lifting
iout of the-vent piece, and the sink which attend*
!the working of that poet of thskrosstroag gien in
Iserewing up ands other dem& Whether the metal
!of the wedge will; be found among enough M resist
,'the shook in the larger gun 313 well as the vent piece
Woes* in the mina& pounds; will be seen as the.
'trials- grossed. The wedge, at any rats, is said to
.harothe advantage of not blowing out of the gun
and injuring the men, as wheal split it remains in
the Ireech.of the-gun.. Three of each pattern gun
ham-been submitted for the-competition. Weave
previously stated.the mould of the first day', *rift
with these large guns. The teals on, Pride" hat
for lunge and &mummy consisted of 26 rounds 66
3 dog,„ two of which were allowed to beelkaimated
froiattmecore. no-maximum range attained was
—fee the Whitworth gum.l,Boo yds. the Shunt,
1,71 ft ;and thelneeoll-10ader,1,466. The 111311330010
range tens—fca the Whitworth, 1,748;. the Shunt,
1,6113,; and thisbreesh-loader, 1,366. Ude shows&
longitudinal variation of fietraede for ths Whitworth,
99. floe the Slunk. and kW foe the Ideeeh-lambs:
The lateral deviation—that is, she disdain between
points at the eademe right and left, was for the
Vftideorth, arenas; theShant 3.2, aa&the breeeh-
Leader also a The °nag thing to beneficed in ye-
feemee to the guns theme sees was, Usable the Whit-
worth gun, the beemh,ealeialt is °Wembley a powerful
nipple screw ping, working into the inner tebe,
and two lapis of the surrounding sings of metal
liji a screw of the same pitch, had needed slightly.
711 e projection amounted to the I.loth of au inch,
, amid this vemsonsidened. hp Mr. Whitworth to show
i the peal ect eeadition of tiepin, as,. if any straining
had commeed, the wow plug would have been
' jammed, 'whereas is worked with the most perfect
ease. Tim practice with the large guns is to be con-,
tinned every day this week at inesesiung ranee.
The target represeating a section of the side of
the Load Warden me of Mr. Reed's new first-
rates, which has been ready for some time, was ex-
pected to be find at on Tuesday, but this affair is
postponed till to-morrow (Friday), when it is to be
nistedwith the Armstrong 300-pounder, and the new
I pattern gun, which goes by the name of Admiral
Frederick'a Gun, with, we conclude, also the usual
' allowance of spherical steel shot from the smooth
boom

Ma. %lOW A.ND Tea LICINSING SYSTEM.
1m some of the reports of the lets debate on Mr. Lawsoe's
bill, it did net clearly appear whether Mr. Bright, whilst
objecting to give power to trmratepayera to suppress all
i laceneieg, was not in favour of nvesting town councils with
percolates to do so ; but from the following letter it is
clear that he only proposed to give tows councils the power
to veto the granting of my additional lioness, and of with-
drawing them where there were just pagoda of com-
plaint:—" Leedom Jane 13, 1864.—hear Bit —lf it is de-
sired to pet the hamming power into the bands of the resi-
dents of any town or district, 1 think the municipal corpora.
tioseare the proper chaeoelid °reser:lain that power,and they
would give breams freely or sot, se public opiniondirected
them. I did not propose to give them the power to shot up
all the public.boeses and beer-shops, but only far the future
to restrict the granting of Bowe ; they would also ben
power to suspend or withdraw licensees 'amass where them
were just pounds of complaint aping those to whom they
have already been granted. I do Dot urge this proposition
with much coofidenoe—then is something to be said spinet
it ; but I think it better then the scheme of the fries& of
the Permissive Bill. I ?cannot consent to the "rough and
reedy" way of dealing with the question which many friends
of temperance in their seal seem disposed to advocate. I
think they would inflict a greet iejustioein many rases, sad
ait;?kt era • strong reactionary feeling against their own
minim. The case is full of difficulty, sad I speak with
saltation uponik—l am, very respectfully, years,—Jollll
Bazaar.—Bobert Martin, Peg., Warringtoe.
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THE Exiiattli,lTTEußsDifi Eirtaiiiie, JUNE 16, 18434.

BPORZING INTELLIGENCE.

HAMPTON RACNB.,—WIDNISDAY.
Tea Two-Taaa-Orm &nand 3 son. sash, with 25 added;
Bet 101 b ; 811ir, let 71b ; nazism *dm Hall •
milMre.
. Hodgman's Vision, by Wincilhound-De Ginkersdam,
Lb (inettrb errs) (Perry) 1
Mr. Craven's Illarphos, Set Ilb (.l. (Mater) 2
Ortale Machell's &et 71b (A. Edwards) 3
Lydia Thempoon also ram
Hibberd weighed for the Ally by Loop Garou—lmpres-
doe, whose number was pet up on. the telegraph board,
bat she did not antes ea the course in time to start.
Biting : 5 to 2on Vision, 4 to 1 apt Sieyphus, sad 6 to
1 apt say other. Vides made ell the running, and woa by
three lengths ; a bad third.
Tsa Hamrroa nun of 30 son., added to a sweep-
stakes of 5 sera. each ; aiding allowances, ho. Hal .-mile.
Mr. lionnan's Weatberpar, by Weatherbit -Clore,
3 yrs AL), at 910 (Morris) 1
11r. Hart's Loafer, Spi (60L), eat Sib (Lester 2
Mr. J. Graham's Bea Lee, 3 yrs (lIOLL tat Ob (Zenker) 3
Lilebuoy also ran.
Betting : 11 to 8 on Loam, 3 to 1 apt Wrangled, and
9 to 2 apt Lifebuoy.
Tim CL•mtmoirr Bram of 5 eon. each, with 100
added, for 3-yr-olds ; oolis, bat 10th ; 13st 71b ; winners
extra. New T.Y.C.
Mt. Illodgeens Vktorkiaa, by Newannerr.-Fairpiay's
dam, lib (Inc. bib ex.) (Parry) 1
Mr. N Discretion, Or 101 b.... (J. Nightirepill)
Mr. B. Dunbar's Advaeor. Set 7M (Yordbasu)
The following arse ran -Belle of Bus, Melbourne Mary, Bee-
Quin., and Victory.
Tar SCIINZT AND MIDDIMIT Snug (11•amcd.) of 10
ion each, 5 ft, sod 2 only if declared, with 100 added ; wie-
ners extra. 2 miles (44 subs, 20 declared).
Mr. W. Bestirs Suspicion, by Alarm-Blue Bell, S yra.
bat 7lb OrLufsbevr) 1
Mr. Bower's Welcome, 6 yrs, Tel 4th (Coates
14 L
. Lowe's Gibraltar, aged, tist (Mutants 3
Bally Edward. Duakeld, Merry Bird, Gauche, Double
and Verbena aro ran.
Betting : 3 to 1 apt Welcome, 4 to 1 apt Verbena, 9 to 2
apt Suepicioe, 100 to lb Merry Bird, 7 to 1 apt Dunkeld,
8 to 1 apt Gibraltar, sad 20 to 1 each apt Douche, Double
Fink sad Bally Edward.
Tim HORST PLATO Of 40 son., added to a sweepstakes
of 5 eon. each ; weight for age, selling sad other allow-
soon. Fin furlongs.
Mr. Corey's Bonny Glee, by Glenneasson-Mblmsical.
3 yrs ;30L), Sat Lb (Loiter 1
Mr. W. G. Bennetes Brother to Whadzakel 2 yre SOL)
Set Illb
Mr. J. Graham's Yellowhammer, 2 ps (30L) bet 11117
(B. Wyatt)
Vesta and e by Etheibert-Lady Babinla also ran.
Betting : 5 to 4 apt Vesta, 2 to 1 iiroclier to W badmen,
3to 1 apt Bossy Glen. The latter made all the running,
and woo by three length' ; a bad third. The w Loam was
bought in for 160 guineas.
Tim STAND PLATO (floodioop). Of 60 PTA, for all ages ;
winners extra Three quarters of a mile.
Mr. Astlers Ovaretows, by Grosvenor-Lady unmet, tyre,
est 12Ib
Mr. C. P. Hudson's Walloon, Gyre, Oat 1011) (lac. bib CL)
(A. Monads) 2
Thefollowingalso ran :-Coronet. Caracole, Aatidottßlthi.terall,
Blacktriar, Merry Bird, Boozy Glen, Lady Irma,o
Took Ostentation, &he, Little Savage, and Glisten.
LATEST BETTING ON THE COURSE.
40 to 1 evi mow Oakes freely).

&IMO 103 IBS SCCIBT SUMO (Handimp).
Age alb Ass at Di
Captain Crow
Birdllnder
Mask' 4 10 12 Budworth
Disappointment .... 6 10 12 Junius 3 9 7
Tolarno
AIIIIIVID.—Onp3M3 Crow, Neiliherzy, and Caller On.

NEWTON SUMMER MEETING.—WIDNESDAY.
Tin Taut lisirmcar of 5 ans. sank with 30 added;
winners sutra. One mile and • (purist. (8 subs.)
Mr. X. Berkeley's Wminetay, by Rl6o4ll44—eiielghtof.
Band, 6 yls, get 71b (M. Grimehaw) I
Mr. J. thiborse's Gaily, {yrs, art tWhiteloy)
Mr. R. Walker's Colonel Crochet, 6 yra, 7st IWb
French) 3
Cutaway and Dermot Authors also ran.
Tnit Got/Mani nut STALES of 10 sans. soh ; h ft, with
60 added ; for 2-yr-olds ; Dolts, fort 101 b ; 61lies and gelding,
Bat 7lb ; penalties and allowances • the snood bone to save
his Make. Golbone Cosine, 'twilit half mile. (13 ants.)
Mr. Masters The Leader, by • uolemait—Lovebird,
fat :lb (ti. Sharp) 1
Mr. Samuel's Blackbird, sat 215 (Doyle) 2
Mr. U. Owens Filbert, Set 1016 (J. bun)
Kassab asjet ale ran.
Betting : 6 to 4 on Blackbird, 3 to 1 apt The Loader,
sad 7 to 2 apt Minivan Bain.
Tim Omni' Nrwros Barnucar of 15 soca each, 10 ft,
with 150.4144 d, for all ages ' • winners extra ; the snood to
naive 20 son. out of the stakes. Ones round, about •
mils and • half. (20 tabs, 9of wham paid ft.)
Mr. J. Oeborne's Dr. Rook., by The Cure—Merrybird,
yrs, Sat 131 b (Whatley 1
MIN Ir. Cliffs *lidera. 3 yrs. Sat 415 (Carroll)
Mg. augnat's Fontenot,{ yrs. 7st 131 b al. Clark) 3
Betting : Eves oa Wildman, 2 to l apt Footesoy, and
3 to 1 apt Dr. Rook*.
Tan. llanzanic-0 HANDICAP of 1001. ; wlnnen titre.
Btraiplit hal mile.
Mr. BMW's westing's/. by Weritheshit—Anntrenary,
4 P., 745 Sib (T. French, 1
Mr. W. Plgilipe's Persagalon,, 3 yrs. 7sal3lle (Williamson) 2
Mr. T. Bonet London. 3 yrs, est I l lb. (N sae) 3
TM follegoing also liipay 041
Lizette,. Little saxes, Preadeur, lejectiom. and Wan.
Tan Mamas Pura et 40 soya ; weight for are. One
nun sod • quarter
Mr. Goedlemis I by fbisowar—Pretty 0143 pra Est 11lb
Mr. lbabiman't Royal John, 3 ) rs, 7st 'Carro (
Carroll l , I
Mr. bleb armed f by lanibtosi—Lady of the Gnu, 3 yrs,
Est Olt (Britoa, 3
The folletriag also >ua : fiaadeelsh, Perm Redmond Lass,
Cutler, Inhaller, Glargeer, Madame I agnate% sod Abbeylield.
BETTING ON THE 00411113 K
NORTIMIOWILAND PLAT!
7 to 3 apt Tottenham it)
DI&BY.
20 to. 2 sot Zambesi (t) 50 to 1 apt Brown Day-
to 1 Christmas reU ,t)
eel (1) 60 to I Grappler (t)
2,1 to 1 Plantegnart (1) lOW to Is The hack ,t) '
211 to I A I (t) 111 to 1 Mr. Naylors
oto 1 DWy Day (t) lot (t)
Kansans —lleepar.Oarry, Kilkenny, Bleadia.
Bclugralibin.—Light out of the Garwood Handicap and
alleopgsssttsatWereester. Pixie est of the Newton
St,. Drips. Tarragona oat of the Flying Stakes at Wor-
cester.