The Express.
London, England, 1867-05-08 00:00:00

LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 8. 1867.

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(11171 Well TZLIOR&ML)
THE LUXEMBURG CONFERENCE.
THE HAGUE, KAT 7, EVENING.

The London Conference took place to-day at
3 o'clock, and was attended by the plenipotentiaries
of the great powers. Besides them, the Belgian,
Dutch, and Italian ministers in London, and two
representatives for Luxemburg, were present. It
was declared that a guarantee for the neutralization
of Luxemburg is indispensable, and must form the
basis of the negotiations, and the plenipotentiaries
have telegraphed for instructions to their respective
governments. The next conference will take place
on Thursday, the 9th inst.

PARIS, MA► 7, Rviwnio.

It is stated that England hesitates to give the
required guarantee for the neutralization of Lux-
emburg. Prussia will insist upon this point.

ST. PETERSBURG, MAT 7.

The genii-official Journal .le St. Pettorbott rg of
to-day discusses the negotiations for the Con-
ference, and says : " An arrangement is too easy
not to be achieved. The intervening Powers have
brought the negotiatiofis into a course which must
satisfy the parties concerned. Within a few days
Europe will be in possession of fresh guarantees
for peace, and a new era of tranquillity will com-
mence."

BERLIN, MAT 7, EVENING.

Zeidler's r•rreapondence of this evening says:
"The Luxemburg question is said to occupy such
a position that the result will either be achieved
within a few days at the Conference, or the order
for the mobilisation of the Prussian army will be
issued at the expiration of that time."

The semi-official North German Gazette of this
evening says :—" The Conference opens to-day, the
anniversary of the day when Count Bismarck's life
was so visibly protected by the hand of God.
On the present occasion the existing relations are
much more favourable than when a conference
was held on the Schleswig-Holstein question.
France has given up her desire for the possession
of Luxemburg. Prussia, confiding in her right ;
recognized by Europe, and in the pacific
assurances of France, has taken no measures of
defence. She is willing to renounce her right if
compensation is guaranteed corresponding with the
object for which she garrisoned Luxemburg. The
Powers have also been informed that the gua-
ranteed neutralization of Luxemburg would
afford a suitable means of arrangement. To
discover how to carry this arrangement into
effect will be the task of the Conference. There
can be no question of examining Prussia's right of
garrison, or of the surrender of that right, prior
to the matter being placed upon a secure basis.
The evacuation of Luxemburg would rather be the
result of the Conference. No cause for apprehen-
sion need be felt in the invitation of Belgium and
Italy to the Conference."
The news that Herr von Savigny and Major von
' Burg would proceed to London, to be present at
the Confejence, has not been confirmed. Prussia
' will only be represented by her ambassador at the
Court of St. James's.
HAMBURG, HAT 7, Evrtinta.

The Hamburg papers publish the following
news from Berlin :—A conservative deputation
waited upon Count Bismarck to-day to congratu-
late him upon his escape from assassination this
day last year. In his reply Count Bismarck is re-
ported to have said :—"The situation is now more
serious than ever it was before."

FRANCE.
PARIS, MAY 7, Ih-exiNG.

The Etendard of this evening announces that the
Emperor of Russia will leave St. Petersburg on the
29th May, and will arrive in Paris on the 4th June.
The France of this evening denies the rumour of
an intention on the part of the government to ask
the Corps Legialatif for a loan of 500 million francs.
The same journal reports a great change for the
better in the health of the Prince Imperial.

*parting intelligence.

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ASCOT SPRING lIRLPTINO—TozassAv.
Under the rays of a broiling sou—the weather being a :driing
contrast to that of last year, when it will he remembered that
rain fell In torreuts—the above fixture was inainnirsted to day.it
Is asserted for the last time. Notwithstanding its pleasant iimo-
clad. Ks and other elements for ensuring succesn, the meeting
wee at Ha outset consideted better to be struck off the roll of the
season, from its great want of public interest : and that fate
would have befallen it not Ito first anniversary but for the knew
Mats and other races in which owners of horses had an interest.
The heath wore Its wonted appearance. as in the summer re-
onion, sue on the score of " drags." and the attendance, which
was so limited that cattle grazed and chewed the cud with their
twual serenity where cent were seen the vivacity and
exisitement inseparable from a con nurse of uneven.
The leading aristiicratie patrons of the turf were, however. emu-
lsion : at the head of them w,,s the Prince of %Yalta and a select
=of uLsoinal,!.riaezis.ralulis roye
rned althlghancra f
ck, :vikliarlentliloromugth-
pleased with the day's sports The ring, too, wan well tilled,
many of the large " home" speculators preferring this resort to
that of the distant York gathering, and the betting on the
various crests was exceedingly spirited. Racing commenced
with the Trial Stakes, for which a couple of competitors entered
the lists. The result was a smith:talon of one of the " moral
certainties" of the turf, which "sage experience," however,
can never place implicit faith In, for tintmcr, with the extra-
ordinary odds of 40 to 1 on him, made a terrible example of
his opponent without an effort. The succeeding event—
the Biennial—was the chief race of the day, as it
brught together animals whose running would have an bu-
rnoose influence over the coming Derby. Knight of the
Garter. the secood to Vauban In the Two Thousand, caroled this
poise off easily from so formidable an antagonist as Fripounier,
who has always been considertsi one and the same animal as The
Bike. This issue certainly had its expected effect on the quota-
Donator the grand groom struggle. At the first blush as math
as S to 1 was offered against The Rake, sad the sorry figure cut
NOpopestax, the stable companion of Julius, sent the Doke of
ewcastle's colt back intro to I. liermit.on the other hand, became
la increased demand," to 1 being his highest price, through the
easy success of the "K night,".than whom he in inserted In he con
elderably better. It must, however, be borne in mind that Fri-
punier has always shown his dislike to a hilt and on this occa-
sion a as unable to contend with his more " corky " conqueror
underthat disadvantage. The rich Itrabant Stakes next came on
for detinion, and ended In the victory of a Derby "outnider," Van
Amburgh, under the steadying impont for a Syr-old of "at 411.,
which threw his owner Into ecstasies, and inspired that gentle.
man not unreasonably with the hope of bringing his colours very
forward iu the forthcoming contest on the Epsom Downs. A
Plate of 100 sous. and the Grand Stand Plate, following in the
order named, furnished a couple of udendidulrishez,r both rest
race rre
1 In twheoutrintinn
public toeehaavelo;gutt;la theiegoo: performancese of
Uctor, who was snowed to start at the long price of 7 to I.
The other items du not call for comment here.
_ ASCOT SPRING MEETING—TrEsnAr.
•

TKIAL (Mars of 100 eon., added to a Sweepstakes of
$ eon. each, for 11-yr-olda and upwards ; selling and ocher al-
lowances. New mile. 15 subs.)
Mr. R. Thellasson's °Kreger, by Stockwell—Woodcraft's
dam, 5 yrs. sag Ilb lO. Yordham 1
Mr. Metcalfe's Maid of Lorn, 11 yo (OK, tIM 121 b
(Randall) 2

BetUna': 40 to 1 on °strayer ',dared).
Tin 3110033 TEAR 011 Till FIAT SPERO BIZNNIAL STAKES
Of 10 nova. each, with 100 added, tot 3-yr-olds : colts, Bat 101 b;
0111 es, 81t Mb: penalties and allowances. the mile. (37 subs.)
Captain llschell's Knight of the Darter, by Prime Minis-
ter—Rosa Monlieur, bat bib (CMatance
Mr. F. Pryor's brlponnier, bat IMb kH. Covey, 2
Mr. T. ParesOpoponal, net 61h (Canuon 3
Betting: 11 to el agst Fripontaler, 6 to 4 apt, Knight of the
Outer, and 4 to 1 argot Opoponax.
Tll/1 BRABANT STAKES 01200 ears., added to a Sweepstakes of
20 so'e each, h ft, 5 only if declared : winners extra. Um New
Comm, (1 mile 5 furlongs'. (48 subs., tio of whom pay 5 soya
mach.)
Sir. Plemingli Van Amburgh, by Van Galen—Caprians.
3 in, in 41b H Covey) I
Mr. H. &wilds Sealskin, 4 yrs, bat bib Cumance)
Sir. W. 8. Ciawfurd's f by King Tom—Mayonalse 4M.
net 41b iolion) 3

Five others able ran.

Betting: 4 to 1 apt Van Amburgh, 9 to 2 apg Sonernalitt, sto
agsteunundruin, 6to 1 apt Sealskin, and 7to 1 each apt the
Stsyonaise filly and Monitrer.

A PLATS of 100 sore.. for horses that have never won 100 tors.
before eluting; 3.yr-olds
,atel upwards; the winner to be sold
for 200 sera ; if not for sale to carry :lb extra. .T.Y.C. (14
entries.)
Mr. J. Woolcott's Wild Moor, by Wild Dayrell—bloiden
Horn, 9 yrs, bet 31b not to be sold) (Cannon) 1
ti r. Wadlow's Gonlian R n:,t 6 yrs 120 O„ 9st ,Ortniabaw) 2
Mr. R. Ten Broccirs Vandyke, 3 yrs ',2,.9:10 , 7st 11 lb
. Covey; 3

Five others .Loran.
Betting: 11 to 10 agst Wild Moor, 6 to I agst Cauthleen, 100
to lb apt Gordian Knot, and 7 to 1 opt Vandyke.
THE HILAND STAND PLATE of 100 SOTS., added to a sweep-
stakes of 10 soya each, I ft, for 2-yr-olds ; colts, eat bib
ales, 8.0 71b: winners extra: maidens. if they have been
bates, allowed bib. Fire furlongs. (37 subs.
Mr. 8. Th41101101:4 Lictur, by Lubbion—Parasol..;,..,,
(inc. 311() ex.)
Mr. W. Y. Lamboarne's La Belle Jeans, gat fib iH. Clark) 2
, Baron Rothscluld's North Marston Bstrdb ;J. Daley) S
'Melee others also ran.
Setting ) 4 to 1 spit La Bella Jeanne, Ito I mist Wltehandk
7 to I each agst North Marston and lector, 8 to 1 eget Jimmy.
10 to 1 each agst Stanton. and Miter to Maid Marian. 100 to 8
apt Cotytto, 20 to 1 each ugat Prince George and Bravado.
A FLAYS of 50 SOTa fur all ages sailing allowances. Old mile.
(10 enie
Mr. tr
R. Ten Broeck's Duffer, by Inalbton—Lampada, lyre,
(E5O, art 21b (Story) 1
Captain MachelPs e by Nolilsoor—Tepell, 3yn (Z6O,
Sat 611)
Mr. Salton rid Watchbox. "4
yrs f Xlso'. lOst fib (Costume S
Ilve others also ran.
Betting: C to 2 apt Court Card. f. to I each apt the Topsail
colt and Watchbox, and 10 to 1 apt Duffer.
A HANDICAP PLATE of 100 son., for 3-yr-olds and upwards.
Half-a-mile. 27 entries.,
81r J. Hawley's XI, by General Williams—Lambda, 4 yrs,
Sat 121 b (Wells) 1
Lord Westmorland'. Skylight, 3 yrs, tat ;Kenyon) I
Mr. Hartley's Alberta, by King Tom, 4 yrs, 6st 121 b
(Feppler) 3
Nine others also ran.
Betting: 2 to I apt XI, 3 to 1 apt Skylight, and 7 to 1 each
agst Bessie and Alberta.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
DKRBY.
to I apt Vauban 't Aof I 40 to 1 agst Van Amburgh
4 to I The Rake (oW. (taken)
to 2 taken) 11000 to 20 Plaudit (t dolf)
0 to 1 Hermit (off, 7 1000 to 6 Bracken (taken
to 1 t, f) twice)
1000 to fa Grand Crum (o, 250 to 100 Dragon, I, 2,
tlB to 1) 3,t(
20 to 1 Julius (off)
600 to 200 apt alias, 1,2, 3 ,t)

YORK SPRING MESTING.—TrannAT.

This northern gathering commenced to-day, favoured by fine
weather, and attracting a large company. A new Grand Stand
of the most commodious and complete description has been
erected, and appeared to give unqualified satisfaction to the
numerous visitors who availed themselves of it. The racing was
of a fair average character, but it would probably have been
more successful had It net clashed with the Ascot Spring meet-
ing, As the Northern bookmakers assembled in pretty strong
force there was no lack of speculation on the several events of
the day, and during the intervals of sport some Derby betting
took place, presenting, however, no noteworthy feature. Racing
commenced with the Craven Stakes, for which Saccharometer was
made a great favourite, but he was defeated easily by Honesty, one
of the most uncertain horses in training, and who on this rime.
don started at the outride price of 100 to 15 ; " Old Sec." figuring
as • bad third. /For the Zetiand Stakes, Rau de Vie was made
first favourite, but the " talent " were again at fault, the winner
turning up in Brother to Bivouac, whom Cameron landed an
easy winner by three lengths. The event of the day—the Great
Northern Handicap—brought nut seven winners. Bracken was
made a great favourite, and at the distance he looked extremely
d ; but his chance was at this point extinguished by the
saddle slipping round, leaving Strathconan perfect master of the
situation. Had it not been for this accident there Is little doubt
that Bracken would have won. The remainder of the sport
admits of but little description.
THI CRAWIIN STARTS of 5 SOTO. each, with 50 added, for 3.yr- I
olds and upwards : weight for age, with selling and other allow-
ances . second to ace his stake. tine mile. ,11
Mr. Masterman's limiest', by Young Dutchman—All's
Well, t yea, Vat 311, ,T. Challoner) I
Mr. C. Harrison's Paxton, 3 yrs, Challoner) S
Mr. Carew's Saccharameterz wed. Vet 131 b ,A. Edwards; 3

Two whsis also nn.

Betting :esto4o ou ;W;cl;arowieter, 444 I eget Paxton, and
100 to 15 each agst Van Brunt and Honesty.
THE Zwrianit /TACO of boom each, with 50 added, for 2-yr-
olds ; colts, 84101 b ; hlUea and geldings, ast 6lb penalties sad
allowances, second to save his stake. 7. Y.C. 5 furlongs 44 yards.)
Sir. Jackson's Brother to Bivouac, by Yoltigenr—Cal.
cotta, Oat sib
Sir. Pryor's Eau de Vie, Oat Inc sib ex, (Loates; 2
Mr. W. Cowen's Stella, Sat 4lb Inc 41b est: ..!Laurence; S

Percussion also ran.

Betting :6 to 4 apt Bau de Ck, Y tol apt Stella, and ?. to 1
grit Brother to_ Bivouac. - .

THE ORIAT NorrHIRM 111•NalCAP of 200 soy*, added to •
Sweepstake* of 20 son. each, 10 ft, and 6 only If declared ;
winners extra. Two miles over the old course. (50 subs, 29 of
whom pay 5 son. esch.)
Mr. Watt'* Strath.:man, by Newminster—Souvealr, 4 yrs*
est Illb .J. Snowden 1
Mr. Y. Gorden* Hearken, S yn, flat 411) (Cameron) 2.
If r.(.66wen's Ilawkswell, 4 yes, est 1311) (Lawrence, 3

' Four otbssiho rn:

Betting : 7 to 4 alai Bracken,3 to 1 list Barra, 6 to 1 agst
Strathconan, and 100 to lb apt Fitzroy.
THE 87iinn iirstign 076 sore. each, with 10 added; weight
for age . wxlliog and other allowances. T. VC.
Mr. K. Porter's Lillie, by Cawood—Lady Elisabeth. 3 yrs.
7st 111 h '4:40. ,T Manatee 1
Mr. hind's Verdi, h b 3 yrs, ast (NO)
Mr litunmeCs Captain Hops. 3 yrs, Bet it4o) (I. Snowden) 3

ywo others aloo row.

Betting : 8 to 4 on Lithe.
THE KNAVINIIIRT KATZ Of 100 nova.: 8-Yr-01(14. 718 three.
Set 12.1 b mixable, and anownneen Ilan a mile.
Mr. R. PorteerVlctrask by Lonbton—ltsund's dam. S yin,
848
Mr. Mastennan's Henesttsb, S yrs, Set IMb Osborne 2
Mr. Herbert's Liberal, 3 yrs. Bst Mb (J. Snowden) 3

Firs'others aLo ran.

Bettina : 7 to 4 on ifo—nes- Mali—, and 16Fio 15 apt Victresa.
THE UNIAN HEE? ELATE of 2 lova each, with 50 added, for
hunters. Two miles and a half. IS whs.'
Mr. J. Holliday'. ilonotreas, lased, lant Alb rkfr.O.Wallter) 1
Air C. Slingshy*. The Sultan, 6 yrl,l2at 21b throve
Mr. J. Simpson's Helen, 6 yea, last M ' ' b.. (Mr. L Walker) 3

Four others also raa.

Betting 2to 1 sTut Helen, 4to 1 eget Sonptreas, 6to 1 apt
Sultan, and 10 to 1 apt Bolero.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
DERBY.
• • -

9to • VIC Tanhsn (tero) .40 to 1 net Tan Ambitegh
800 to 200 - The Rake t I 1 freely)
7to 1 Hermit )t, 1010 to 20 nto hen 1)
Bto 1 Drogoo (0a)