The Express.
London, England, 1849-10-26 00:00:00

DRAMA.

HAYMARKET.
"Much ado about Nothing" was performed
night, for the last time this season in consequence
announced) of Mrs. Nisbetee provincial engagement"
This comedy, as represented at this theatre—with
Mrs. Nisbett in Beatrice Mr. James Walla& in
Benedick, Mr. Keeley as Dogberry, and Mr. Buck-
stone as Verges—is one of the pleasantest entertain-
ments that the stage at present can afford. Lest night
it was acted with great animation, and highly
relished by a crowded indium*.
The play was followed by a little faros" in one act,
called " lhe Guardian Angel," a piece evidently writ-
ten for the purpose of displaying the comic vein of
Mr. and Mrs. Keeley, especially the latter. The
incidents were so much huddled together that we did
not very clearly comprehend the plot, though that did
not us from enjoying a hearty laugh at Mrs.
s admirable personation of Moggy &tam, a
servant in a lodging-house, and at Xesley's
humour in Mr. Duksener' one of the
Mr. Deikinser is one of those characterelt=
Keeley makes so amusing ; a stolid personage, vain
at this same time of his personal advantages, his
Ilahhaable air, and his semen with the fair sex.
=aseggs, an exquisite specimen of the rennin.
housemaid, has been smitten with Mr. Del.
einseePs aMmastions, and shows her attachment by
eraiiiming kers& his " guardian angel," and pit-
ting Yea eat of various scrapes into which he falls
*e V. vanity and conceit; for which good service
he shows his gratitude by making her his wife. The
other characters are trifling, sad serve only to bring
into play the whimsical oddities of Mr. Dulcimer and
Meggy &agile, which of themselves were suilloiest
to gain for the piece a favourable reosptices.

UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL
Wozsoio. Oct. 26.—1 a • Ceavocatios bildeallds ,
Bev. Dr. Cotton, Provost of Wenner Odle" sad
Rev. Dr. Bitieris, rector at Broke Oasis, isek the oaths
of ones, sad were admitted Pre•TIN Clisiesilas Fellow
eardeg yew. The Rev. Bsalsmin Jewell, NA.,
sad Tutor of Balked Osikers, aloe leek the Oaths of cake
as Paths Itzsmina " In Litais Hemeisioribes," sad che
Rev. Drematead Paey Chase, M.A., Pilaw of Oriel Col-
liesthe vies Vd
Kann of the chools.
iet-Principal of th. Kay Hall, was admitted to

In a eangrePtion boldea immediately afterwards, the
followieg degrees were conferred, via. :—Bashelor of lEvi-
nity.—Rev. William Kay, sub-rectar and tutor of Lincoln
Coll.—Master of Arta.—Rdward Heppe Joddrell, Queens' ;
Rey. William Higdon, Rev. Theism Valpy French, fellow,
University; Rev. Richard Henry Kin Henry Baskerville
Walton llow and tutor, Merton ; Rev. William Horace
Thropp, hurter; Jams, John Hooper, fellow, OrOl ; Rev.
Francis Leer, Rev. William W. Palmas, Richd. Williams
Randal, Christ Church ; Be.. Thomas Madam= Wad-
ham; Rey. David John Harrison, Pembroke; Bey. Wil-
liam King WOrkilla• Worcester j_ ROT. Harry Wright,
Rev. Charles Spottier, John M. Bridge, Maitair
; William John Brands New Inn
William Frederick Strut (Grand Compounder), Bober;
Gibbous, Frcderick Augustus Baker (grand Composnder),
Richard Pa grave Henault*, Thomas Julius Henderson,
Henry Foe Sisangeways, Henry Thomas Maim, Wadhem ;
Ribert Nutt, Worcester ; Alfred Newdegate, Chris:Charch ;
Heuryßsiley.Bevan (Post-master), Henry St. John Helloed,
Memos ; Thomas Holy Holdsworth, Brawn:ma ; Fnderick
Ferrer, St. John's.
The ArICILDILCONILT of WORCZeilln has become valiant
by the death of the Venerable R. F. Onalow, M.A. It is in
the gift of the Bishop of the diocese. By Mr. Onslow's death
the vicarage of Newest, Olomeetenbirip, becomes vacant. It
is worth 1,0761. per annum, and is in the gift of Miss Foley.
Also, the rectory of Bloke Edith near Ledbury, Hereford
sill's, value 4701. per annum, i n the gilt of B. T. Foley,

SPORTING.

3WMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING.
BETTING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

BEENIINTII AND Cr.ulclllta.-11 great deal of money was
laid ont at evens en this snatch not p.p. ; 6 to 6 offered on
Clincher, p. P.
NURSERY STAKES.
9to 4 apt Boatload° 19 to t apt The Moak
to 1 Pm& floor 9 to I Counters:
to 1 Cariboo 10 to 1 llama Soar=
3 to 1 Little Jack

THURSDAY'S RACES.
MAWR, 100, h ft. T.Y.U.
Capt. Mervey's Btroaabow, 7st 121 b (Flatnisa) 1
Mr. Ostaldestaa's Joao' -Sot, Sat 71b ( BuSer) 2
Betio, : Bto4 on Strongbow. Won by a length. Ran
in 1 mid, 16 see.
SWZIPITLZEI of 10 sow. etch; for 2.yr olds, 7.t.; and
three, Bst 121 b; fillies allowed 21b ; the winner to bo sold
for 80 son. if demanded, &e. T.Y.C.
Magentas's The Beast, 2 yrs (Rodneyl 1
Col. Peers e. by Gladiator, oat of Warm, 2 yrs... (G. Brown I
Mr. Sbellsy's Sylvia, yrs (F. Butler 3
Betting 7to 4 eget Kolibri@ filly, 2to 1 apt La Volans.,
and 4to 1 agst The Secret. La Volume made running to
the cords, when The Secret went from the rear to the front,
took the lead half way ny, and won cleverly by a length.
Run in 1 min. 13 see.
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SWEEPIITAILW of 60 love. each, h ft, for 2-yr olds; colt",
Bst 71b ; fillies, Sit 41b. Ab. M. (7 subs.)
Mr. H. Hill's Ptraford Walked on,.
Mr. Gregory's Damask. Bayed his stake.
SWIMPSTAXIS of 10 OOTI. cacti; fur 3-yr-olds, 7,t 4lb ;
four, Bst 81b; five and upward', B't 111 b ; mares and geldings
allowed 9:b ; the winner to be sold for 250 soya. if dentandai,
&e. A.F.
Mr. Barker's Antagoaktaire (W. Abdall I
Mr. Drinkald's Dulcet, (Roger.s II
Oa Peel's Vase. 3 rrs (tarried 31b. one) (Flaunan 3
Lord Easter's Orem, 3 yrs (E. Slurp II
iNIII elikletes fby Vulcan oat of Lodoks, 3 yrs (Pearl It
Betting : Even on Vasa, 6 to 2 agst Antagonist, and 4to 1
agst Dulcet. Grace, followen by the Vulcan filly, cut out
the work at a good pace to the bushes, where it was taken
up by Antagonist, who, attar a good race up the cords with
Dulcet, won by a neck ; Vasa a bad third. Run in 2 mina.
26 secs.
(3Lasuow Brazes of 100 move. each, h ft, far 2-yr-old
colts, Set 71b. Last three. quarters of R. M.
Mr. Howee's Bra. to !Wrote (F. Batter) 1
Kr. Greyillea Cariboo (rlatman 2
(a°141?"

Lard P.zeter's Ohio . 3
The betting begar at 6 it; 2 on Brother to Epirote, and
left off at ovens between bin and Cariboo. The running
was made by Cariboo into the bottom, whore ha WU joined
by Broths? to Epirote, tba Weer, after a doss slow run ram,
winning by a neck. Run in 1 Witt. 23 Sea.
HANDIC&I. SWllllll74lllllOi 1.6 son. each, 10 ft; be Sir
olds. D.M.
Col. Avon's fby Jemed oat of Miff, bet (Pearl, 1
Mr. °ravine's Motet* Sr Il► (Flatman
Lard Chfden's Rabelais, let 7lb . (O. Gooch I
Mr. Newton's Palma, tat flb (E. Rogers 4
Lord Chesterfield's faiths, 7st tub (I. Sharp I
Mr. Crawfurd's Earl of Strathmore, 7st 12lb (Doekeray
Bitting: 6 to 4 apt Faleon, 5 to 2 opt Satire, and 4 to 1
apt the Muff filly. The Muff filly made all the play and
won by half a length, Rabelais a bad third. Run to 1 min.
46 sea.
Manx, 200, 50 ft. T.Y.C.

Leda Lennn's Bee Hinter:est flb fratrean) 0
Lord ablte's Clincher, Set (Marlow) 0
Betting : 5 and 6t04 on Clincher. One of the most in-
teresting and heaviest betting rams known for many years,
ended in a dead heat.
SWAPPITANIS Of 10 SOT,. each; for 2.yr-olds; oohs,
Bst 71b; fillies, Bst 41b; the winner to be sold for 40 mows.
Last half of Ab. M.
Mr. Ford's Eunuch (Bartholoesew) I
Kr. Relearn's Emma (Temp:ma:l 2
Lord ChoderAelAb by Gladisko oat of Dilbar _ (Plains= S
Viilliameca's Pamela (Longue 4
Betting: 6to 4 apt Banuch and 7 to 4 met Dither filly.
Won by a melt, a length between second and third. Tim
winner was claimed.
KUNSCIIIPTION HANDICAP FLAT. of 601. for 3-yr-olds
and onwards. D.I.
Yr. redeye Coekermooth, 4 yra, Sat 111, (A. Day I
(hi. Anson's Backbiter, 4 yr% , Get
apt Lowther's Watchdog, I pry, 7.4 10lb (DoekersY 3
Mr.flebalflenton's Fuglewen, 4 yra, tat Sib (O. Ilimpacia 4
6to 4 eget banter la Coupe, 4 to 1 met
aketrin 6to 1 apt Watchdog. Watchdog and Backbiter
made nearly all the running front the start until within a
Mitoses of home ; the remainder was entirely between Back•
liMer and Cockermosth, the latter winning by a neck ; two
lengths between Backbiter and Watchdog, spd the same
between the latter and Fogleman. Run in 3 mina. 63 sees.
March, 200, le-ft. Exeter's Grace, Sat 31b,
neeind 60 wars. R from Lord Strathmore's Eva. 84 71b.
MATCH, 200, hit. First half of Lb. M.—Mr. Payne's
Bergin, fist 71b, received ft from Sir J. Hawley's Sponge,
Bat 111 b.
The racing this afternoon derived extraordinary Interest
from the match between Bee-hunter and Clincher,. notwith-
Mending an impression prevailed, almost until the numbers
ware up, that from the enormous amount at stake—said to
be 20,0001.—it would not be run. However, it did come off,
end, after one of the most exciting struggles ever witnessed,
terminated in a dead hest. The race for the Glasgow deka
was remarkable for the fluctuation in the betting, seising
Rem a report that Brother to Bpirotc was " off ;" it was a
esey near thing. Pitaford having been walked over for the
60 soar. stakes, the other events, although they produced
excellent sport, did not excite much interest.
Two cues came before the stewards to-day : the first arse
out of the mistake in putting up the winner's number, S:r
S. Spry having claimed the stake, on the ground that the
&Paton having been given, could not be recalled. The
stewards decided that the judge wujostified in correcting
the mistake. The other cam was one of considerable im-
portance; the Handicap Plate, for which Mounseer came in
first on Wednesday, having been claimed by the owner of Sir
Gilbert, on the ground that he bad been tried with
Wanota, and without the trial being entered in the bock.
It was alleged by the Mounseer party.that the horse had not
" galloped-" with Wanota, the latter being in his clothes,
and that they did not carry any specified weight or run any
epoeified distance. This cam came on after the races, when,
on Lord Clifden declaring that the riders bad not been
weighed, and that the horses had not galloped across the
fist, the objection was withdrawn.
BETTING ON TILE NURSERY STAKES.
to 1 art sdrrtinado I to 1 Mal Reads
6to 1 The Nook to 1 Ghio (t)
9 to 2 Peter to Pillage