The Express.
London, England, 1853-06-28 00:00:00

EAST INDIA COLLEGE.

Yesterday tho half-yearly distribution of prizes
took place at the College aT Haileybury, in presence of the
Bishop of London, the Rev. Dr. M'Neile, the American
Minister, Colonel Sykes, Major James Oliphant, Sir Henry
ViUock, Colonel Ilardinge, the Rev. Dr. Melvile, the prin-
cipal of the College, and other distinguished persons. Mr.
RUSSELL ELLice, the chairman of the Board of Directors
of the East India Company, presiding.
The proceedings, as usual, commenced with the reading
1 of the prise essay, which on this occasion had been gained
by Mr. M'Neile, son of the rev. doctor, and this was ful.
lowed by the repetition of a translation by Mr. Molony, of
English into Tetuan. The prizes were then distributed by
the Chairman, in the following order:
MEDALS, PRIZES, AND OTHER HONOURABLE DISTINCTIONS

OP STUDENTS LEAVING COLLEGE, JUNE 18d3.
Molony—llighly distinguished, with medal, in political
economy and history ; ditto, Teloogoo ; and prize for ge-
neral proficiency at the Easter examination.
Barr—Highly distinguished, with medal, in classics ;
ditto law. . _

distinguished, with medal, in ma-

Hardinge—llighly distinguished, with prize, in Sanserit.
Coiledge—Highly distinguished, with priz; in Fenian.
H. 11. Clifford—Highly distinguished.
Barnard, Phillipps, and -
credit.

with great

1.1112119, AND OTHER HONOVRAHLE DISTINCTIONS 01'
SI...DENTS RIMAINING IN COLLIGH.
THIRD TERM.

dist 7".
Master—Melly insists e , prize, in classics;
ditto, mathematics; ditto, political sconomy and history;
ditto, law; ditto, Santora.; ditto, Tcloogoo ; ditto, Hit,
&Waal ; ditto, for general proficiency at the Easter exami-
nation.

Skinner—Highly distinguished, with prize in Persian.
C. P. Elliott—Highly distinguished, with prize in Hindi.
Probyn, Moriarty, Gonne, blagniac, and Alexander—
Highly distinguished.
Webster and 0. W. Elliott—Passed with great credit.

fiIICOND

Bainbridge—llighlidiSii;gtii;ii;i, with prize in political
economy and history; ditto, law; ditto Ssnacrit ; ditto, for
general proficiency at the Easter examination.
Melvill—llighly distinguished, with prize in law and
Persian.

Morris—Highly distinguished, with prize in mathematics
A Teloogoo.
W. Lane-114011y distinguished, with prise in Wane°.
Watertleld—Highly distinguished, with prise in chasms.
Simian, Hunter, Gordon, Martin. Sheppard, Hall,
Robinson, and Larpent--ifighly distinguished.
Ward, and Fairfax—Passed with great credit.

IRELAND.

DraLrw, Juni 27.

It is worthy of notice that in two of the three con-
tested elections which we are to have in Ireland
during the ensuing few days the struggle will lie be-
tween conflicting ranks of the liberal party. In
Sligo and Tralee the cause of conservatism is hope-
less, and the tories will consequently leave the field
open as far as they are concerned; but that will not
have the effect of rendering the noise and animosity
of the election contest less loud and bitter.

In Tralee the local chamber of commerce takes
upon itself the responsibility of making a selection
between the numerous candidates who present them-
selves, and meet to-day for that purpose, so that if
the candidates and their friends are content to be
bound by the fiat of that body the election may pass
off quietly enough. The choice must be made anweg
live competitors, who are at present in the field; but
of these the weight of popularity is decidedly in
favour of Mr. Shine Lalor, notwithstanding a very
earnest appeal made to the electors by Mr. John
O'Connell, on behalf of his brother Daniel. Such,
at least, is the last account received.

In Clare the preliminary proceedings look more
like the preparations for a military campaign than
for the election of a popular representative; but
while the large forces of police and military concen-
trated at the several polling places will have the
effect of protecting the voters and their masters from
all attacks of hostile mobs, there will be no protec-
tion at all against the terrible intimidation of land-
lords and their agents, which is most actively em-
ployed.
The rain which commenced on Saturday morning,
or rather on Friday night, still continues, and has
fallen during the interim with scarcely an hour's
intermission.

MUSIC.

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

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The eighth concert took place last evening. This
was the last of the regular series; but, in consequence of
her Majesty's having been prevented from being present
at the previous concert, an extra concert is to be given, " by
command " on Monday next.
The pregramme of last evening's concert was as follows:
PART 1.
Historical Symphony
Scene, Madame I, iardot, Win asente'inir der
Schlemmer" (Der Fretechuts) ....
Concerto, Violin, Mr. Weirton. Malique.
Duet, Male= Castellon and Madame Viardot, " Als
facciamo" (lessonda)
Overture, " Mersa"
PART 11. A
Weber,r
Mnfonta In B fiat, No. 4
"Ch'io ml word';" Aria, "Nen tamer,"
Madame Castellon (with Violin Obligate, 11. Sala
too)
Concerto, Piasofotte, M. Ferdinand Hiller Mkt.
Duet, Madame Castellon and Madame Vlardet, ..Ah
gusrda, (Cod fan tette)
Overture " Csentieserlnn"
Spohr's " Historical Seziphony," we believe, was se-
lected in compliment to the celebrated composer, who was
invited to be present. It is called historical, because the
different movement ere written in the style of different
periods. The first movement belongs to this period of
Bach and Handel, whose solid fugal counterpoint is very
successfully imitated. The larghetto, in the style of Haydn
and Mozart, is a clear, melodious movement, exceedingly
grateful to the ear. The scherzo is in the rapid, impetuous
form invented by Beethoven ; and the finale is in the bril-
liant,
theatrical style of the present day. This fesetel
seems meant to caricature the use of the noisy in-
struments now in fashion ; but it is vety clever and
effective. Molique's violin concerto is a beautiful composi-
tion, and was charmingly performed by Blagrove. We
never heard an excellent violinist to greater advantage.
In addition to his pure silvery tone and highly finished
execution, he played with a degree of warmth and energy
which he does not always exhibit. His performance was
enthusiastically applauded. The other concerto of the
evening, performed by M. Ferdinand Hiller on the piano-
forte, was likewise highly successful. It is a new composi-
tion, and does great honour to the composer's genius.
There is groat strength and vigour in the first allegro; the
adagio is full of fine vocal melody; and the Ronlo finale,
on a quaint and original motive, is worked up with great
fire and hrilliancy. In regard to its performance.
it is sufficient to say that M. Hiller possesses all
the qualities of a great pianist. Beetboven'a sym-
phony, one of his grandest, was played as splen-
didly as usual, and equal justice was done to Weber's
Were's. The vocal music was well chosen and exquisitely
performed by the two accomplished singers. Mozart's
celebrated aria, " Non teener,' hail a novel feature given
to it by the original pianoforte accompaniment being con-
verted into an orchestral score, with a violin obligate
played by Sainton. This arrangement was by Costa, and
is effect was found to bo delightful. Lindpair.tner's wear-
I titre, which concluded the concert, is a respectable compel-
Fit 471 a.;
roombutdoes note as -
g';Vhedn'illr fieill,gszred
th,„was present, the whole audience rose, and, tinn-
ing to him, applauded for several minutes.

SPORTING.
TATTERSALL'S.-MONDAY.

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Subscribers mustered numerously, notwithstanding the
powerful attractions held nut to them at Newcastle ; and
what with the settlement of the Hampshire accounts, and
the desire to get round on coming events, considerable
activity was imparted to rho business that was transacted.
NOItTittMDERLAND PLATE.-At the commencement
Red Lion and Cardinal Wiseman—a somewhat remarkable'
coincidence, by-the-bye—were in most demand ; a circum-
stance chiefly attributable to the spirit with wLich they
were backed in the course of the rooming in the City. To-
' wards the close, however, Daublethong wes backed to win
a large stake, first at 15 to 1, to 751.—next at 1,300 to 00,
taken twice—and afterwards at intervening rids's to the
quotation given below. Goldfinder was friendless until
nearly the last moment, when a commission to the extent of
five "monkeys" to one was quietly executed. At the
same time a rallying effort was made for °railed], and
from 12 to 1 (oill•rnel) be returned to 10 to 1 (taken). Chief
Justice was quite friendless.
GOODWOOD STAKES.—A strong commission was in the
market to back Sextus at 10 to 1, but only 8 to 1 was ob-
tainable. At that figure, however, several investments
were made. From 1,000 to GO Gossip advanced to 12 to 1,
and the movements respecting Hobby llorse indicated his
attainment of a more prominent position in public favour.
Ltonet.—The favourite was firm at " evens," S to 1
each mit River and Sittingbourne laid to a small sum,
and 10 to 1 about Cineu.
DEnnv.—At one time 13 to 1 was laid against Autocrat,
but the last bet booked about him was 550 to 50; 20C3 to
100 taken about Prince Arthur; 1500 to GO about Paxtan,
and 2000 to GO about!Andover.
The prices at the close were cs follow :

NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.
5 to 1 agst Mr. W. Palmer's Goldfinder (t)
6 to 1 Mr. White's Colsterdale (t)
6 to 1 Mr. C. Spencer's St. Michael (t)
6 to 1 Mr. Cook's the Red Lion (t)
8 to 1 Mr. J. D. Shafto's Garforth (t)
9 to 1 Mr. Farrance's Cardinal Wiseman (t)
10 to 1 Mr. Blackburne'a Goorkab (t)
12 to 1 Lord Glasgow's Doublethonn (t)
15 to 1 Mr. T. Cunaingham's Ann Eliza
•z 3 to 1 Mr. R. Hes•eltine's Laugh Bawn (t)

LIVERPOOL CUP.

13 to 2 apt Mr. Blackburn.'. Goo rkah
12 to 1 Duke of Richmond's Harbinger (t)
12 to 1 Mr. Cooper's Montague (t)
14 to 1 Mr. Isaac Day's Waterfall (t)
15 to 1 Mr. J. Shepherd's Alp (t)
GOODWOOD STAKES.
Sto 1 agst Lord 11. G. Lennox', Sextus (t)
12 to 1 Duke of Bedford's Gossip (t)
14 to 1 Mr. J. M. Stanley's Teddingusn (t)
16 to 1 Lord Derby's Hobby Hone (t)
20 to 1 Mr. T. Parr's Trifle (t)
20 to 1 Lord Clifden's Sackhut (t)
20 to 1 Lord Londesborough's Mayor of Hull (t)
ST. LEGER.
Even agst Mr. Bowes's West Australian
S to 1 Duke of Bedford's Sittirghourne (t)
8 to 1 Lord John Scott's The Reiver (t)
20 to 1 Lord Excter's Cnbr.ut (t)
25 to 1 Mr, Staters na Honeywood (t)
25 to 1 Lord Derby's Umbria (t)
25 to 1 Mr. B. Way's Brocket (t)
DERBY.
11 to 1 apt Mr. IL E. Cooper's Autocrat (t)
20 to 1 General Anson's Prince Arthur (t)
25 to 1 Mr. Greville's Paxton (t)
30 to 1 Mr. Thelluuon's King Tom (t)
33 to 1 Mr. lloward'sAudoser (t to WOO