The Express.
London, England, 1847-04-16 00:00:00

PROVINCIAL.

Tm■ SCNOOLWASTRP;-'I37;ii;KCHESTER engaged in
teaching the poor in day-schools have signed petitions
to parliament in favour of the nnvernment plan of education.
SUSSEX.
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RISPRINENTATION OF IATITiI/88B:C. The following
letter has been addreamed to Lord Cantalape, by Mr. C. H.
Frewee M.P. for East Sussex :
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My Lord,-1 observe by your addrees to the electors of Rut Soars,
that your lordship is ready to offer yourself as • candidate for Were.
prrientation of that division of the county at the miming election, if
you rind a majority of the electors ore favourable to your wialies ; but
as you have left us quite ignorant on the subject of your political prin.
MO., on one of the electors I emelt take the liberty of putting the
following qmstlons to yea hit. Are vou in principle unalterably
opposed to paying the Roman Catholic priests? 2nd. Are
you in principle unalterably opposed to giving the pub.
lie money to support schools or colleges which are ma-
naged by Romish prl 3rd. Are you in principle unalterably
withdrawing tbe whoa§ of our country from under the
rn= to e
of protestant minieters, and to placing them under the
control of officers appointed by the gorseirmentl 4th. Will you use
every exertion in your power to preserve our protestant inetitutions
in their truth and integrity, and to reedit every encroachment of
Romanian? sth. Will you do all in your power to re lone
rectiou BriUsh agriculture, whenever called upon to do so
any large number of farmers in East Surma 1 6th.
you do all In your power to obtain a repeal of the malt
tax 7th. Are you disposed to place confidence in Sir Robert Peel,
and do you intend to promote his return to aim ! Them are mos.
thins upon which the electors of RIM Sussex must be distinctly in-
formed, before you can expect that " &majority of these will promise
you their VO4Ol. 1 have never hesitated to say that I think a quiet
hie in die country Is to be preferred to a parliamentary life • but I
shall certainly not retire from the representation of East Suusx, an-
ima 1 am tali's/led that the gentleman who is So be my summer kohl.
the same political principles a• myself ; and yam not afraid to contest
the division with any man. (Mama. 11. FAZWIUI. Cold Overton 11•11,
Leicestershire, April 10, 1847.

A CHISIODS CASS OP ALUMS!, CHILD MORDIR is in
course of investigation at Rochester. Elizabeth Mitchell, a
servant employed by Captain Jenkins, was suspected to be
pregnant. Being taken suddenly ill, she was closed y ques
timed, and admitted she had given birth to a dead child,
which she had locked up. Her box was opened, sad the
child found, apparently dead, and after a few minutes it was
again locked up, and a constable sent for. Some time after-
wards the child was found to breathe, and it lived for thirty
hours. A coroner's inquest was commenced. A surgeon
made a post mortem examination of the body, and gave an
opinion that death was caused by congestion of the leap,
which prevented respiration from taking place, and which
was produced partly by malformation and partly by confine-
ment in the box. He had no doubt the child was born ap-
parsntly deed. Thu witnesses examination terminated the
inquiry, and after a short adjournment the jury resumed
their duty at half-past eleven o'clock, and were immediately
locked up to consider their verdict. At seven o'clock in the
morning the soroner, finding there was no chance of their
agreeing, discharged them, and has given directions to sum-
mon another jury.

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RIPRINgNTATION or Annovaa.—On the 12th inst. an
address was circulated by J. N. Fellowes, Esq., son of the
Hon. N. Fellow's, announcing himself a candidate for this
borough, and calling a meeting of the 'lciness, at the Star
Hotel. H. Footner, Esq., introduced to the electors there
assembled the young candidate, and stated that his family
had resided in the neighbourhood from time immemorial,
and that his friend wu ready to use all his influence in par-
liament for the gond of the town, whilst his political nenti-
meats accorded with theirs in every respect. Another
amount states : " This borough is now a scene of bustle and
excitement in consequence of a canvass now going on by gen-
tlemen of both interests. Foremost in the field stands W.
Cubitt, Esq., of building celebrity, and in every probability
the next Sheriff for London. He issued an address to the
electors of Andover some days since. We are informed his
co-candidate, H. B. Coles, Esq., of Bliddleton-honse, issues
his address this evening.

BRISTOL HAS FOLLOWED TR! EXAMPLE OF LIVERPOOL
in the establishment of • cheap local newspaper. The first
number of the new journal—The Bristol Weekly News—
appeased yesterday; price threepence.

ittustc.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—The opera of last
evening (which was a non-subscription night) was the " Pu-
ritani.' Madame Castellan assumed the pan of Moira, end
performed it in a very pleasing manner. But Orin has
made this character peculearly her own, and places at a dis-
advantage every other performer whom we have ever seen
in it. Castellon was most successful in the soft and
tender pass gee, particularly the pathetic duet in the
last scene, which she sang with great sweetness and
feeling. Gardoni's performance in Arturo was less
finished than that of Mario, especially in the
exquisite " A te, 0 can ;" bat his voice was beautiful, and
he frequently produced much effect by his earnest and fer-
vid expression. Lablache made his first appearance this
season, in the character of Georgic.. He was received on his
entrance with acclamations from every part of the house,
which were prolonged for several minutes. He seemed full
of health and vigour ; his voice was as magnificent, end his
performance as admirable as ever. Coletti, as Riccardo,
left nothing to be desired.--Between the acts of the opera
there was a dicertisseinetsl, consisting of dances by Man.
Rosati and Marie Taglioni. A Polish dance by the latter, ,
reeenabliiig the well-known " Cracovienne," was very
piquant and pretty. The entertainments concluded with •
ballet called " Onthia ; on Le Camp des Amasones ;" a very
trial's affair, consisting almost entirely of the evolutions of
troop of ladies armed with swords, shields, bows, and
bucklers, to reprises* amazons, with two or three short
dances by Mdlle. Gratin and Id Paul Taglioni. It made no
impression on the audience.
FANNY asscna.—We are informed that this es-
lebrate4 &misuse has arrived in town, and is to appear
forthwith at the Covent Garden Opera House, in a new
'millet composed expressly for her.

THE RIVAL OVERAIL—Sir,--When, in the autumn
of last year, the musical community was rife with the then
newly-projected Italian Opera at Covent-garden theatre,
whea it was confidently expected that the public at large
would he benefited by the opposition thus started, you
stood quietly aloof from both sides, and inserted in your
columns a series of letters which pleaded for the advance-
ment of art and the gratification of the nen-aristocratic
lovers of Italian music. It was announced that a great
reduction would take place in the price of admission ;
it was trumpeted for h that the operat would be onda evaltentilef
perfection 111,:thbeertoluuntrtnigrnnoi
suirs
peri,:r,
ntp
to that at her I
Ma-
jesty's theatre. I certainly admit that time is nothing to he
said on the score of the opera---it is as perfect as human art
can make it ; but all the rest has turned ou: nothing better
than moonshine,, a bait to catch at popularty; a pledge
which, I insist, has not been redeemed. The
prires are not one penny less than at the rival
home, except for a few of the boxes on the
fifth and sixth tiers. These are sold at two guineas,
which, by the by, except on extraordinary occasions, is the
same as in the 11-ymarket. The stalls are the same; the pit
a trifle lower, it is true ; but this reduction is more apparent
than real, for we all know that the twe tickets

SPORTING.
TATTEVIALLS.—Tressoitu.
las batting turned chiefly on the peat handicap to be ran for this
day on Egon Downs, bringing • larger OeM of horses into play than
we have hitherto quoted. Clermont wee backed atom time at 6to 1, I
but gave way to the Emerald Dile, who had two or three eeelonsinp-
porters, and left Warm favourite. Cronin and Sheraton were Landed
in several quarters at 111 to 1, and a few tom anatmores were laid oat
on Wolidog and Jenny Wren at 10, It, and 12 to I. Of the outrider.,
Pineapple had the meet friend. ; 15 and 16 to 1 was taken to a meet
dentine amount. It is ezpated that at Rest 20 will come to the part.
The 2,000 Ganda Stakes underwent an Important Mange ; Mop,
although scarcely • bet was laid, baying again become first fareurflk ;
Cony nnhant Maid freely at 3 to 1 in the early part of the day, hoe.
int bet favour towards the elde. Little or nothiog wen done on tee
Mader Cup, but enough an. said to justify on in quoting each of the
three favourites at improved odds. The two Derby favourites also
Improved, and so did Utentilt am' Conyngheat ; the batting, however,
was any slack.
LATEST PRICES.
Mausoeourso Iluetcae.-7 to 1 eget Emerald Ids, 15 to 2 *apt
Clenociet, lb to 1 apt Create (t), 10 to 1 aged Sheraton (t), II to I
apt Jenny Wren (C, 11 to 1 apt Wolfdog (t), 12 to apt Odessa L
1 to 1 apt Caralior, 16 to 1 apt Pine Apple (t), * to 1 apt
I Garnet (ti.
Tut TWOVe•lat Gouda *mum—Even on Hent's let, 2 to 1 apt
Planet (t), 3 to 1 apt Oonyngtam, 7 to 2 apt Glentilt, 4 to 1 apt
Liberator, 8 to 1 apt Christopher.
Comma Cor.-13 to 1 apt Mendicant, 14 to 1 apt Dialed, 14 to I
Mat The Lamb, 23 to 1 apt Neereourt (I), 33 to I apt The Emerald
late (40 to t f), 1000 to 16 apt 41,en of Tyne (t).
Deuv.-13 to b apt Planet (tote 7to1) ; .to 1 apt Van Tromp
(t), 14 to 1 apt Conyuglum, 14 to 1 apt Gait& ; 16 to I apt
The Liberator, 20 to 1 .pt War Eagle, 25 to / apt Wanota, 40 to
1 apt Earn of Chase, 6610 1 apt Good Coin, 66 to 1 apt Notting-
ham, 0,000 even laid between Planet sod Van Tromp.
Ous-7 to 1 us:Slender.
BATH RACES.—Weantaaniv eoneanien.
TORN HANDICAP, of 3 met each, with 20 added. Heats 1 mile.
Mr. Waller's Columbus, 7st Sib
Mr. 8. Hertert's Alas, tot 2lb (Sly) 0 1 2 2
Mr. Pfit's Antler, eat 101 b (W. Abdale) 1 0 do
Mr. Sadler's Fugitive, 7et 61b (A. Day 2 0 dr
Mr. Webb' Amendment, Sc: (car. Tat 71b) (Sharpe 0 6 3 der
Mr. Moore'. Wooden Wall, 6.1 1210 ... Deraklson) 0 0 4 der
Mr. Drinkald's Moodkee, bet Sib (Rodney) 0 0 dr
The second hest wan won by a head, and the others by a length.
Marco: 100 Dote at 7112 each. 2 Ulm Mr. Anger's Bed Rod'
beat Mr. Smith's Faith, easy
CATTERICH BRIDGE RACES.—ffleisnir.
Meoms Swart of 10 sors. each for 2-yr olds; mita, Oat blb; and
Elks, Bst 216. Straight run in. (14 suke.)
W. B. Oreen's lieverlac (C. Wintringhain) 1
Sir J. Gerard's Lucy Melton E. Edwards) 2
no following were not placed :—Coneraetion, 'Aconite, tkoophine,
e. by &yentas, f. by Heenan Platordem by Adam Otterberst
Ramat Ventre., Mud of Si eme. mit; HI fit, and & only if de-
elated, with 50 added. Was. (30 set..)Mr.T. Demon nd the Magnet, Id ...... 1
Mr. L. Fox's ithelforth, let Mb ... ) 2
Mr. Melkhro's Alliance, Mt C33.1&33.AA)' 3 The following
.were not paced :—Golden Bee, flour, Whiffler,
Cod e& Maid, *gam, LighOel, bf by 'Unita. dam by Jack
Spigot, Ida& Noel.
FILLY &CANDI. of IS wars. mob, 10 ft, fur 3-year olds, Set 31b.
1" talk. (9 ma
Mr. Jae:pees The Alderman's Daughter (Cartwright) 0
Mr. A. Johnstone's Little Nell 'Harem) 0
Mr. L. Foa's Beau.. .. . .......... . .....(Templer an)
A deed beat between The Alderman's (laughter and Little Nail;
after which they divided the stakes.
TALLT-110 MUIDICAP of 10 nova. each, p.p., with 10 added. Gent.
rider.; twice round and a dis.
Mr. Coot'. Inglewood, lat 101 b (Hon. E. Rapine 1
Mr. Methane.' ad Tommy Moore, Ist 121 b (Mr. OetelesMen 2
Mr. Jaquees Spur, get 121 b ... —.— (Capt. Bradley 3
lemon strum of 10 eon. each ; ... Pat; OR 3lb ; mod Mao, at
l mile. 118 subs.)
Mr. J. heott's Stinger
Mr. Haeltine's Beelistou (Tempts-nous 2
Mr. T. Damages Lime tile 3
The following were not placed i—leet by Don John, fby Cam out of
Ada, Campleinei, Sybil, The Lamb Bloebeerd, e by Sheet Anehoe.
Weraroar.—...nano. Puss of 20 tom each, b ft, for 2-yr
oldeolts, 8r 41b, and MU, lat. The wound t 0..,, betake. Chem-
psgne course. (13 subs.)
Mr. B. Green's Beeerlse (l.llthees) I
Mr. Dawson'. Liston 2
The following also started, but were not placed : Doll, Mater to Sir
Henry, and Matador*. Wu dry.
Cisur Burs of 10 soya. each, p.p., for &yr .Id gobs, Mt 71h, and
allies, let 11b. 2 miles. (12 webs)
Mr. 8. L. Fox's &meta (Joy)
Mr. !aquae'. Mr Maeda.
Mr. W. 13. Cook'sedDikinine
Gout Cur Spun ef 10 guineas emit 2 man
Mr. Mt4klues Poynton, 4 yea (lUiplanu) 1
Mr. Crandon'. Donme-ittast, O yea 2
Mr. Green's Prince. Alice, 4 yrs 3
Num= ISTAXIM of S sort each, were woe by Little Nell, beating
Hanel, the Alderman's Daughter, and Nell Cooke.
Senummon Fula raw was not over when our *Nome left the
The Liberator arrived in tows last night, in eharge of Job Mann,
en rent for Newmarket. The Emerald Isle also paned through from
Epsom, where Clermont, Sheraton, Weed filly, andy, several others
has also *Hived.