The Express.
London, England, 1866-04-03 00:00:00

each other in every way that may be practicable and the
Brighton Company have already 88 carriages and 20 horse-
boxes belonging to this company to enable them to oonduct
the itiormatiedtrallic ; and on all Previous osessitetS they
have borrowed earrings for the purpose.

hate* at last pressed so close that a soon of
the Royals had to be called into requisition to
clear the way. The mixture of uniforms and mufti,
of scarlet and green, of men and women, of horses
and carriages, of military bands and banners,
light and heavy guns, mewed all to Bost in' one
vast sea, and to bear the royal carriage with the
two Princessesi majestically along towards the dis-
tant windmill, where was to commence the evolu-
tions of the petite guerre.
'As the corps marched along the racecourse after
the inspection they dispersed to the left to take up
the various positions they were appointed to attack
or defend. The consequence was, that as soon as
the marching past was over the crowd, who had
hitherto hustled and fought to look at the Princess
and her party, now hurried off to enioy the
scenes of carnage and slaughter which the
presence of the twenty-four fine field pieces
had led them to anticipate ; the crests of the
Downs to the left of the racecourse were literally
darkened with the scores of thousands of people
who met there, and still they came and kept on
coming. The Grand Stand was left far 'behind ;
a hill obscured it from the vision of all who in-
tended to see the fight, and there were very few
who did not attempt the experiment. It took
a considerable time for the volunteers to
take up their ground, because the heavy guns
could not be moved rapidly, and a tramp of a
couple of miles over those chalk downs, after rain,
is not calculated to impart buoyancy to the foot-
step. Large portions of the spectators, who being
unrestricted, went where they liked, sought diver-
sion from the monotony of waiting by the innocent
and exciting pastime of rabbit hunting ; groups
of twenty or thirty would enter the furze,
and before long they would succeed in starting a
rsbbit or hare, which, after trying its best to escape,
would be ignominiously knocked on the head with
a stick, and pocketed. The sport at one time grew
so pleasant to the eye that several bandsmen were
seen joining in the pursuit, one of them with a
large sackbut raised in readines to strike the hap-
less rabbit to the earth. On one hill alone
eight or ten rabbits were killed within an hour.
Others beguiled the moments in the tents in those
occupations which tent life on racecourses gene-
rally gives. Soares of carriages were stationed on the
sides of the hill, and equestrians, mounted on horses
evidently familiar with steep declivities, moved
about, adding additional life to the scene. Viewed
from the racecourse side, the spectator found himself
standing upon an eminence, with a windmill at his
back, and before him, enclosing the village of
Bevendean below, undulating downs, which stretch
round a circle of many miles. As not a dozen trees
can be seen in any direction, an uninterrupted
sweep can be taken of a large area of country.
Former sham-fights extended over double this
range, but this year the limits have been more rea-
sonable, and more within view of the general spec-
tators. The greater part of the evolutions were fixed
to take place within this natural amphitheatre of
hills, and the area was found quite large enough
for the necessary movements.
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NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING.-MONDLT.

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This m Is soldierly anticipated, as likely to introduce
new and ig.. betas I. connexion with the City sod Sub-
urban, the Metropolitan, Two Thousand. andthe Derby, bat the
atlngday pored away without any &momtradon on either.
reathar was feu fully rough, rain falling In heavy showers,
driven 'crass the heath by a strong wind. The sport was not
important, and had the atrial quiet aspect of an oft day, but, as
will be seen, the Gelds were munerically strong. To-motrow
and during the week racing will be tray, interesting, the decision
or the Handicap arid the Biennial, and the "Ant appearance
this season" of the renowned Gladiatenr In the Derby Trial
Stake, beteg willictrat Se reader it of mon than ordinary im-
portance. The New Plate Is a new race—instituted this year—
end may be considered a sucoem, but being a short spin, It
afar& weber opportunity for those disagreeable delays at the
poet which are becoming so general. The following is a return
ai the running
Ilia Mama Beaus of 10 ens. pelt, with 60 added, for 11-yr-
olds and upwards ; welitiat icr age, with selling allowances : If
not to be sold to carry 71b extra. A.P. :1 mile 2 furlongs 78 yards).
(10 subs.)
Count Batthysztre Mamma, by Wild Dayrell—Types, S
yrs, Td illb (in. 71b az.) (J. Smith) 1
Mr. R. Ten Broeck's Scheldt, t yrs, Bat llb (6100) (Murfitt) 2
Mr. ChePaWr Hasiflta, s yrs, eat nib (6500) (110sayon) I
The fallowing also ran :--Crombow, 81raeltino, Tomahawk,
Volunteer, Marry Hart, Lizard, and Paris.
Betting : sto 2 ape Maseppakillinto 1 each opt Mazurka end
Scheldt, 100 to 16 apt Tomahaw and 8 to 1 each apt Lizard
and Paris. They ran nearly In a e for about half a wile, when
the three Paced took a slight lead. Atter plaing the bushes,
Mazurka vs way, and Count Hatthyany's colt waited on Scheldt
into the dip, where he quitted him, and won easily by a length :
two between the second and third ; Volunteer was
fourth,Tomahawk AIM, Merry Hart sixth, Crossbow next,
Lizard and Paris beaten 011.
A HANDICAP PLAT' of 50 noes., for 8-yr-olda and upwards.
T.Y.C. 6 furloags 140 yard'.
Marquis of Hastings' Pantalooa, by The Cure—Golconda,
4 yra, Sat Slb (Cannol 1
Mr. O. Hodgman's Confederate, 5 yrs, Bst 21b (Norman 2
Lord Stamford'' Brick, 8 yrs, yet Mb (Heart/NM I
Th• following also ran :—Troublesoute, Reindeer, Forester,
Soapstone, Guardsman, Idler, Tilt, May Queen, Le Mschante,
Advance, Melinda, Warwick, Scarf, Anemone e, Haaeldean, and
Puy.
Bettlag : 6 to 1 each apt Brick and Pantaloon, 100 to 16 apt
La Mechante, 8 to 1 each apt Troublesome and Haseldean, 10 to
1 apt Warwick, and 16 to 1 apt Reindeer. sto 1 was taken to
the Apish about Gladiator, but he was backed in error, as he did
nottic3t:to the post The lot got away in good order, but upon
set in their places aced took up the running, closely fol-
lowed Haneldsan, Werwlok, Oonfaderate, Pantaloon, and
Troublesome, Brick. in a good position, wide on the right. Thews
pastrami underwent little alteration for half a mile, when Scarf
retried, and Confederate took up the running, closely atinedei
Z‘Pantaloen and Brick. Confederate appeared to be win-
till within fifty yards of home, where the Marquis of Hest-
imp bane shot out and won Poverty by three.ipertswe of a
length : a head between second and Wird ; Reindeer a good
fourth.
A 8111TPWLIJINS of 50 sort. each, h it, for 16yrolds ; colts,
Set 101 b; Allies, Bst 61b, which never won before the, time of the
stake posting ; certain &lowan:es, B.M. (1 mile 17 yards).
(t subs)
Mr.
W •Chapilies Beetle, by Newralaster—Qnsen Mary,
Set ID
Baron Rothechiltri Lothario, Sat 81b (car. list 714. (Vielle) 2
Hades : S to 1 ca Lotharlo, who made play with a clear lead
till half way in the cords, when 0111Aelaae let oat Berth, who
headed the favourite half way on the hill, and won cleverly by
half a length.
—111:40•P Ilwaseenzas 0111 pm each, 10 it, for S-p-ohis

sad upwards (D.IL) 7 furlong' CO prds). subi)
Mr. Hodgman's Violent, by Knight of Avenel—Breese
Dukee, fat Tib (17641011 1
of Beaufort's Lord Ronald, yrs, Set (Cannon
Captain Batcheltor's Haphazard, yrs, eet (Ha:table II
Warrior end Canna oho ran.
&Wag : I to a met Yloesat, 6 to* eget IMPhserld. 6 to Lard
eget Camball and Lord Ronald, and 100 to lb eget Warrior.
Lord Ronald, in the entre of the course, held a slight lead, the
others on in close coon pahy into the cords, where War-
rior sod tolill gave way, and Violent. heeding Lord
many shook him of, and won cleverly by • length ; H
beaten by a similar distance from the Doke of Beaufort's horse ;
the other two dose to=iniray lengths In the rear
Tit* NEW PALM ( ) 4 sae son, added to • sweep-
stakes of 90 sore. each. 10 ft,or 3- Ada and upwards ; winners
sztra. T.X.C. (five furioap 14 ) 11 sun)
Mr. A. Dots Leatarea, by Algebra, 5
6st olb (lmeitici I
Mr. W. Morrie's Whitby, 3 yrs, Ost 97b
lard iliesaford's Anbintedes, 4 yrs, ft hale (A. liwards $
The following also ran :—AM4vIt, Pantaloon. Plunk Anti-
Maessear, Tourstalin, Cadiz, Micah Karcher, lady Hlnghorn,
Gladiator, Hearken, Oeithitme, Lady Audley, Esthetes Maid.
and Ammunition.
Betting : 6 to 4 sot lecturer, 4 to' 1 apt Caithness, B to
1 MA Glad IMffl 10 to 1 each eget AMdavit and Pantaloon,
100 toigerarrn, 100 to 7 spat Masketem Maki, sad IS tosii,
Vpoa particularly Archimedes, who showed bad
Anti-M4serar made play, followed by Lecturer, Calthneescleggrt.-
tn. and Whitby, but the favourite soon want to the frost,
closely attended by Pintas and Archimedes, Whitby next, and
Haarlem heeding the remainder. At the Menace Mans re-
tired, end Whitby at the same natant pained Areltftedes (who
ram very unldndly), sod took wood pages. Within the ropes
Mr. Morris's mare challenged, hat Lecturer gamely answered the
instant he was called upon, and won emily by • length and a
half; • length between second and third. Wilmer was fourth,
Anti-Macamar fifth Haarlem dzik Mirella and Pantaloon next
Lady thughorn, Oladlator, and Ammunition were last.
IhrnporrAxas of 10 son. each, Mr 1-yr-olds, Set; three, ;
lam and geldings allowed Ms;' selftg allowance% T.Y.C.
(1 tartan. 130 yards) (16 subs.)
Lord Westmorland's e by Promised Land--CioldAnder•
dam, 3 yrs, eat (8100) (Kenyon) 1
Conn 7. de 'swinge's Ress.Nera, I yrs, Set 111=0.1)
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Lord Vlvian's Stephen Langton, I me, list (MAO)
Mt
The following alas ran :—Toaa Thumb, Relhves",
Th e by Promised Land—Bavardis dam, Glacier, and Slander.
atina : 6 to 4 spa Princess Thyra, 4 to 1 ant the Promised
Land colt, and 6 to 1 each eget Stephen laagton and Rnshven.
Rose-Nan made the running, with the others in compact order,
into the dip, when the red Land colt run by his
and taking his place by the side 4 Ross-Ners rasedwin heria
within 10 yards of the chair, when he came out, and won cle-
verly by half • length ; doer lengths separated the second and
third, Princess 'Myra was fourth, Glacier and Mender being the
lad two. The winner wee claimed by Lord Vivian, and goes in
Jeha Devtion's stable.
ilwaliwnitss of 50 sove, each, h ft, for ityr-olds ;
10lb ; Mee, Set 71b. Rowley Mile. (4 subs.)
rAI ard litainkrd's BM, by Yoltlgenr—Vaally, Set ft
(A. "Awards) w.o.
Hbana A lIIITND.—Dnus. Achievement, La Mute, Loaf
Sugar, Proserpina, and Rococo.
SCRATCHING& _ _

NIWZAIUtif HAIDICkI7 Tlweep. Victorious, Ran-
tree, lon. Alert*, Bastrix, Valiant, MariMald, Innedowna, Black
Prince, and ToarniMat
XlOlllll Bllolll•l.—Carlhadan. Mallbran, Maher, Ombra
soft, Bich* llama, ran' Rosamond. Black Lad , Medallion,
Rose Mart Ratan Mood, Pia do • Charp, Oo May Queen,
and Bullfinch.
Birmaretalon or 100 0001-oaargla cat.