The Express.
London, England, 1867-05-02 00:00:00

1111 T. UAL PAII,.I.OIENT.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WLDNESDAY, MAY I.
After our report left yesterday,
on the order of the day for thy second reading
of the Turnpike Trusts Bill,
Mr. W.o.rote said the bill would make an im-
portant :.!teration in the law, and especially in
aboli4hing the turnpike trusts and extending the
load area by which the roads were in future to be
maintained. He would consent to the second read-
ing of the bill on condition that it was referred to
a select committee.

After scone discussion, in which Mr. Hugessen,
Lord Henley, Mr. Henley, Mr. Beach, and Mr.
Knight took part, the bill was read a second time,
and referred to a select committee.

UN/ 11:1..S: 2' 01 CAJIBRII,v; E LuC.ll.

NATIONS.

A numerously-attended public meeting was hold
ea Tuesday afternoon at Burlington-house, Piccadilly, for
the distribution of the certificates and prizes obtained at
the last examination of candidates from schools within
the London centre. The Rev. J. LISWELY24 DAVIES,
M.A., rector of Christ Church, Marylebone, occupied the
ehair, in the absence of Mr. Charles Buxton, M.P., who
had not sufficiently recovered from his recent accident in
the hunting field to permit of his attendance. In his in-
troductory address the rev. gentleman observed that the
numbers presenting themselves for these examinations
were steadily increasing, not only in London, but through.
out the country. The centres had also considerably
increased, and it was a gratifying fact that 76 per cent. of
the candidates had passed this year, being two per cent.
more than last year. Altogether, since the commencement
of these local examinations, 6,253 boys had been examined,
of whom very nearly 4,000 had passed ; but the per-
centage of successful candidates was far greater at present
than it was at first, the number of candidates having risen
from 101 in 1861, to 146 in 1865, and to 168 last year, and
this increase bad taken place, notwithstanding that
another centre had been established at Ealing. The result
of the examinations for the past year was highly
satisfactory to the committee, 73 of the 168 having
been awarded certificates, and a goodly proportion or
them prizes in addition, so that on the whole there was
good reason to rejoice at the success which had attended
this movement. (Hear, hear.) The general eduation re.
ceived at private a hools could now receive an academical
finish, and so far as the acquisition of knowledge generally
was concerned there was a unanimous desire on the part of
our great thinking and scientific men to see new subjects
of study introduced into our public schools, in order to
render the student more fitted for the active business of
his after life. (Hear.) At the same time—and in this view
he thoroughly participated—there was an unwillingness to
sacrifice the old methods of discipline, for nothing was
more suitable for general education than the
study of Latin and Greek, and mathematics. (Cheers.)
Still he was not insensible to the importance
of the modern languages and science, as branches of 'educa-
tion, and he was glad to find that those subjects had been
recently introduced into the regular curriculum of study
at Rugby and Harrow. (Hear, hear.) He had now a word
to say to the boys upon the interest taken now-a-days in
athletics. (Cheers from the boys.) He had no objection
to bodily exercise when kept within proper bounds, but it
did appear to him that a great deal too much time and
attention was given up at Cambridge to cricket, boating,
and racing. He did not undervalue the importance of
muscular development, but it should be remembered that
the mind, and not the muscle, rules the world. (Hear.) It
was so with the ancients, for Hercules, with all his
strength, was inferior to Apollo ; and so it was in modern
times. The German war was a proof of this. It resulted
in victory for the Prussians, rather through theireducated
minds than their well-trained bodies ; and it would be
always found that those who really get on, are not those
who are the strongest and most active in body, but those
who have well-trained and the best furnished minds.
(Hear, bear.) In conclusion he called the attention of
" parents and guardians" to the fact that the certificates ob-
tained at these local examinations were now recognised by
the India Board, the Law Society, the general council of
Medical Education, and by the Pharmaceutical Society,
and that there was also a local examination for girls,
which promised to be, and indeed was, quite as
successful as those for boys. (Hear, hear.) Mr. T.
Bodley, the hon. secretary to the committee of ex-
aminers, also addressed the meeting, mentioning that
there are now 28 centres for local examine-

o
On the order of the day for the second reading
of the Public-houses, &c., Regulation Bill,
11r. :eters, who had charge of the bill, stated
that within the last three days he had received an
intimation from the government of their intention
to oppose it, inasmuch as it affected the taxation
of the country. Under these circumstances, and
feeling great difficulty as a private member in
dealing with the question, ho had no alternative
but to withdraw the bill. There could be no
doubt, li,ovever, that the present state of the law
was moat unsatisfactory, and it was admitted on
all hands that there was a necessity for legislation.
He was glad to be able to state that the Home
Secretary had adopted that view, and he had
received from him an assurance of his intention to
introduce a bill on the subject.
After a few observations fr Mr. W.E. Forster,
Mr. J. A. Smith, and Mr. Hon-fall,
Mr. S. Cave, in the al, :m.e. of Mr. Walpole,
said he was authorised to state that a bill would be
brought in on the part of the government next
session to place the licensing system on a more
satisfactory footing.
The bill was then withdrawn.
Mr. M'KENXA moved the second reading of the
Promissory Notes (Ireland) Bill. He stated that
the object of the bill was to remove certain restric-
tions on the issue of bank notes imposed by a sta-
tute of George IV. and the Bth and 9th Victoria.
There were only six banks of issue in Ireland, and
they were authorised to issue to a certain amount,
but they might issue notes beyond that amount
provided that they deposited at the places of issue
gold to the amount of the excess of issue. The
bill would prevent the necessity of keeping the gold
at those depots in respect of that excess of issue.
In Scotland there was no such restriction. The
gold could be kept at Edinburgh or Glasgow.
There were 250 towns in Ireland in which banks
might be opened if the Scotch system were esta-
blished in Ireland.
Colonel FRENCH did not wish to see the Scotch

system of banking introduced into Ireland. He
considered this was much too important a question
to be undertaken by a private member. He moved
the rejection of the bill.
A discussion ensued, which turned in a great
measure on the general currency law, and in the
course of which Mr. Goechen said the question was
whether it was wise to add to the value of the
monopoly of the issuing banks in Ireland, and
thereby make it more difficult to deal with them,
if it were proposed to adopt a general system of note
circulation. Mr. Hankey expressed an opinion
that notes ought not to be issued at all except by
the state, or under state superintendence.
Mr. Alderman Salomon said be thought
sufficient cause had not been shown for the
bill ; and Mr. S. Cave said it seemed to him that
the currency laws ought not to be tampered with
by a private member in order to remedy partial
evils. On the other hand, the bill was supported
by Sir J. Gray, Mr. Synan, and Mr. Pim ; and
Mr. Murphy suggested that the bill should be re-
ferred to a select committee.
On a division the bill was thrown out by 70
to 441. _ • .

The house adjourned at a quarter to 6 o'clock.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-Arai 30.
THE SYSTEM OF PURCHASE IN THE ARMY.

FOE THE MOTION.
Mr. T. Charoben
)Ir. C. Fonder

air' i;~~•ua

Sir J. Johnstone
Mr. J. A. Ramada
Mr. C. S. Butler
Mr. C. fidan.r.d.
Mr. it. W. Crawford
Kir A._ Huller

Mr. T. Nuevo:*
Mr. 11-141211

PAIRS.

Mr. C. GI
bird COW tenay
Mr. 11. 8. Wear,
Mr. W. Graham
Sir H. RauAmon
Sir Patrick Olirinn
Mr. IL Denman
Mr. H. 11. itherklan
Mr. W. T. Torreon
bini Am'. *ley
Mr. Warner

ii:ll:llUrst
Mt. 3. GoMindd
Sir H. Ailpirutter
Sherriff

AGAPS? Till MoTttPX.
Mr. =ff
11r.
Colonel IL Cole
The Hon. L Cole
Mr. Henley
Mr. W. Egerton
Mr. Moyer
Mr. Hornby
The Attorney-General
Mr. T. Baring
Mr Brook Bridges
Mr. Beresford Hope
MOO/ B. Waterhouse
Mr. H..Beaninont

('aphis t:7;icrsit

Colonel& Knox
Mr. Basil T. Woodd
Mr. Smoßolt
Major Jervis
Mr. B. Brett
Colonel Forde
Mr. J (100d1301:1
Lord 11. Thrum
Colonel Somerset
Mr. J. lt. Yorke
sir M. Bench
Lord PellLon
Mr. ❑oldney
Mr. Lowther

;M- in connection with the University of Cam-
bridge. Banjo' College. he added, had founded
two or three exhibitions for candidates who obtained
honours under the Oxford local examinations. There

were Oith7l7;inen; lees than four fellows at Cambridge
who were induced to enter the university simplybecause they
had passed one of these examinations. Many others bad
been led to Cambridge in the same way, and it might be
said that the system blessed both the university that gave,
and the schools that received. (Hear, hear.) The certifi-
cates and prizes were then distributed. The latter con-
sisted of books, the chief prize being " Macaulay's History
of England." On the motion of the Rev. B. N. Cowie.
vicar of St. Lawrence Jewry, who was senior wrangler at
Cambridge in 1831, seconded by Mr. Leonard Cow tarty,
one of the civil service examination commissioners, a
cordial vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and
hoe. secretary, and the meeting then separated.

THE TAILORS' STRIKE.

THE TORNADO PAPERS.

A further series of correspondence respecting the
seizure of the Tornado has been presented to parliament.
The last despatch from Lord Stanley to Sir J. Campton
is dated April 20, and is as follows :

" Lora) RTINLET TO SIR i. CRAMPTON.

" Foreign-of cc, April 20, 1867.
" Sir,—The ease of the Tornado continues to occupy the
anxious attention of her Majesty's government, who have
received from more than one quarter information cadou-
Lated very materially to influence the view to be taken of
it. Ido not think it necessary to enter now into the de-
tails to which I allude, beyond saying that they 'IM) a
very direct bearing on the case of the vessel herself, on
that of the engineer McPherson, and on the claim on
behalf Of the crew for compensation. The latter must
neceteeirily stand over for the present. As regards
McPherson, the fact that he has been ordered
into the interior sa • prisoner of war does not alter
the controversy in any immect. The lawfulness of that
order depends on the right of the Spanish government
originally to treat him an a prisoner of war ; and so long
as the Tornado remains uncondenined by the sentence of
a proper prize court, passed with due observance of law,
her Majesty's government are entitled to insist that she
should be treated as a British vessel, and that every person
found on board her, including, if such there be, Chilean
subjects or others engaged in the military or naval service
of Chile, shall be set free. Her Majesty's government,
therefore, will not waive their right to demand the libera-
tion of McPherson, though, considering the circumstances
which have lately been brought under their notice, they
do not think it necessary at present to insist upon it.
The chief ground of complaint against the proms:Mop of
the Spanish government in regard to the Tornado
has been that, after undue delay in conducting
the proceedings of the prise court, even if it
were properly constituted, a judgment was pronounced
without the claimants being heard in their defence ; but
although the parties protest, through their agent, spinet
a new trial being had, yet, with the knowledge now pos-
sessed by them, her Majesty's government feel that they
could not properly refuse to allow the proceedings already
taken. iutoneal and unjust as they were, to be set aside
with a view to a new and proper trial of the mum being in-
stittited. Before giving any definite instructions to you
in the rase, her Majesty's government would therefore
wish iota to ascertain whether the Spanish government
have it in contemplation to propose that a new judicial in-
vestigation should take plate; and you will not disguise
the in ohability of her Majesty's government agreeing to
any lair proposal of that kind. Oa the nature of your
reply to this thopstch will depend the further instructions
to be "...lit to you ou the case of the Tornado and her
crew.—l am, &a., " STANLEY."

ADDRESS TO MR. GLADSTONE. The course
adopte.l by Mr. James Drown. 31. P., and the Hon. C. W.
Fitzwilliam, M.P., with reference to the reform question,
has met with the grave disapproval of the liberal party in
Melton. This is pus tieularly the case as regards Mr. itz-
willi ui, who, as an Adtillamite and a supporter of Lord
Derby, has given great umbrage to his constituents. The
result has been that an address of confidence, very DRUM.
rously signed, was temente 1 to Mr. Gladstone by Tues-
day's post—Lrerfs Mrrenry.
MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD. AND LINCOLNSHIRE
RAU.way.—The total expenses of this company's railways
and cilia's, including_ rents, tolls, duty, ke., from Jan.
let to April 21st, 1867, amounted to 161,4254, as against
156 ,913/. for the eamisponding period of 1866. The pro-
portion of the South Junction receipts accruing to this
company from Jan. Ist to April 21st amounted to 11,01151.,
es against 12,1Ci1. for the corresponding period of 1866,
col the expenses to 6,2201. se against 7,1061,

TILE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1867.

*parting intelligence.

CHEWER RACES.-WEDNZSDAT.
THE CUP DAY.

Celebrated In verse and prose by turf literati of all ages. the
Cup Day at Chester has firmly established itself as one of the
great events of the raving year. so Immense is Ito popularity
that It may be looked upon as one of the great northern carni-
vals, and a worthy rival in pubite estimation to the St. Leger.
In a rating point of view the importan. of the event on the
Roodee has somewhat tibninialted, but the concourse of persons
who swarmed into the quaint old city from an early hour of the
morning, and the multitude of pleasure-seekers who gathered
on the stands, the wall, the D!calti!. and every other point
.. _

where a view of the race could be obtained, teilitled W the
interest of the occasion with the great bulk of the public.
The race, of a necesaity. Is the actual incentive for the gathering,
but its interest and importance to a turfman, are subservient to
the holiday impulses of ,the great hody of the visitors to the
Itoodee. To post up our readers with every scrap of information
respecting the Cup a few words are, perhaps, se ovary relative
to the doings at the "Grosvenor" on Tuesday night. The eve of
the Cup has usually been memorable for the striking of the last
blow to a " dead 'un," the sudden advancement of outsiders, or
the firmer establishment of the favourites. Proceedings here,
however, were unmarked by any really sensational movement,
although the wagering was sufficiently Interesting to allow of a
few comments. Lectureroecupiesl a very peculiar position : layers
were too wary to offer any advance on the price he left off
at on the course, and hackers were too shy to accept the
price quoted, evidently thinking that wine decisive movement
would indicate what were to be the Danebury tactics. In this
they were disappointed, for after a rumour bad been circulate(
that the horse was struck out, he was still left in the same p
Mon, 9 to 2 being occasionally taken to email amounts. On the
arrival of the Marquise( Hastings It was imagined something
would be done, hut beyond accepting 100 to 15 Ore times
about Archimedes, his lordship did nothing on the Chester
Cup. Lecturer, however, was hacked at the close at 7 to 2, but
not for much money, although 300 to 150 was token with the
proviso of a start. Archimedes was decidedly the lion of the even-
ing, 7 to 1 was for • tong time his current price, taken to a deal
of money, this allegiance being followed by a bet of 600 to 166
the horse, nevertheless, in consequence of new books being
opened, returned to 7 to 1, but his noble owner was
wiUlog to accept 100 to 15 five tunes ; the Marquis
of flutings taking the same bet, as mentioned above.
We may mention that outside the rooms, where a vast crowd
was congregated, the report of Lecturer's scratching was so be-
tiered in that 50 to 1 was taken and offered against him. Silos
Havelock was very firm at 8 to 1 for some time, but at midnight
10 to 1 was offered autos! Mr. Wmat's mare without eliciting a
response. Rama wu hacked occasionally at 10 to I, but on Lord
Westmorland expressing his willingness to accept that price to
a "century," the offer was " declined with thanks." Lucifer,
although but tamely supported, was steady at 100 to 8, and the
same remark would apply to the " squire's" mare Beeswing.
The Rescue was hacked at 100 to 7, but 100 to 6 was offered
against him afterwards for some time without a response, and
Just at the close he returned to 100 to 7, which was freely ac-
cepted. Moulsey was introduced at 20 to 1, and so persistent
were hackers that eventually 100 to 7 was the highest offer
against Lord Bateman's horse. Newland at 20 to 1, Leap Year
at 25 to 1. and Weather Star at the same price, were
also hacked for good money ; while Endsleigh, about
whom 1,000 to 50 was taken, would hare received
' substantial support at 40 to 1. A pony was laid
that Archimedes was not in the first sewn ; and that completed

taro hi, the Go ,r;irilsie, had I:e.elisi
pates and Moult 1, and were going at the hoda of Lord
Stembeire two. The' •
leaden rounded the turn int the
stnnelit in the ;above order, the 0111 Y noti, alitc
difference iu the podtion of the others as they passed the stand
the second time bethg the more prominent podtlon of Rescue,
Augustin, and Weather Mar ; while the Amanda cult, rolling all
over the course, and the wretch Leases beaten oil, were pulled
19 at the infirntary tun'. Opposite the saddling encloeure
Murray let out Endeleieli, who immediately deprived Leap Year
of the kiwi while 'simultaneous movement on the part of Fan,
Rama, Lecturer, and Heeswing brought them in the Immediate
rear of Archimedes, who was still lying second. Along the
Doe aide Archimedes was in trouble, and rapidly gave way, being
beaded by Fan and Mauna, who went on second and third, and
before reaching the Oroerenorbeidge Lecturer and liceswing had I
also headed Lord Stanifont's gelding, whom Morris cased
when he found be was dead beaten. As they rounded the
Grosvenor turn TOO and Rama retired from the con-
test. which was now left to a match between the three
placed, Endslelgh having a clear lead of Lecturer, the Squire's
mare lying at the quarters of the favourite. Rescue heading the
others. When fairly In the straight, Renewing on the inside
took up the running, and notwithstauding the resolute riding of
lath Murray and cannon, she won in a ranter by three lengths.
Lecturer, who tired susieringly ut the commencement of the en-
closure, was beaten by Endsleigh by four lengths for second
place, finishing half st length only In advance of Rescue. Mout-
sey was fifth, Fan sloth. Miss Havelock seventh, Ilelen eighth,
eather Star, Whirligig, end Rama being next, while the re-
mainder all pulling up were whipped in by Lucifer, Lord Stam-
ford's pair, and Augustine.
STAND STAKES of 4 soya. each, with 40 added ; for all ages ;
penalties and allowances. Five furlongs. 14 suds)
) Mr. Brewers gentian, by Warlock—Jennala
I 3 yrs 7ss lath ;Hopkins) 1
Lord Gaventry's Canning 't.3o 2 yrs, list M. Clark)

]letting: 2 to 1 on Caradog.
Ftrino HANDICAP. of 5 son. each, Lft to the fund, with 100
ad.led, for &yr olds and upwards; adman extra. Fire fur-
lonp. ,22 subs.)
Mr. A. Heatheote's Columbine, by Wild Dayrell—Aetren,
by Annandale, 3 yrs,64
W. Barber's Contract, 5 m.ntalb (0.. W)att 1
.wiwiri, 2
Lord Stamford's Masan; 5 yrs, ed Bib Butler) 1
seven others also ran. . _

Betting : 5 to 2 apt Parma, 100 to 30 gigot Qneen of Trumps,
6to 1 apt Diadem, 7to 1 apt Cohunbine, and 8 to 1 each agst
1-ricas and Thalissua
(ITT /IMMIX,' PLATE of 5 sore. each, with 00 added, for all
age ; penalties and allowances. Six furlongs. (7 subs.)
11r. Johnstone's Prelate, by Oxford—Duplicity, 3 yrs, 7st
9lh (Cameron) 1
Lord Bateman'a Queen of Trumps, aged, Sat 111 b (In. elb
ex.) (Orbashaw) 2
Betting: 7 to 4 on Queen of Trump.
- •

GREAT GIURaTER—iRODIR-E RTARIS. for 2-yr-olds ; colts, 84
10th; gllla, Net Olb ; certain allowan"es. Bali a mile.
Mr. T. Stevens's Spendthrift, Net 10Ib (Morris) 2 1
Mr. Barber's 71b (Thorpe
)
Mr. limber's Corporal, est 21b ;Ward) 3
Betting: 100 to 12 on Speedlitrift
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
DERBY.

There was bat a slender attendance at the rooms to-night, and
come aratirely little was doing. The doing juices quoted below
will fully explain the transactions._

100 to 30 apt Vauban Dia to 60 agst The Ream 3)
7 to 2 The Rake 3) 1000 to 2 Prelate (t sere-
-10 to 1 Hermit (t. ral thou)
100 to 7 Dragon ;off)
MIDNIGHT

BETTING.

the transactions on the Cup. The Derby betting was remark-
able only for the firmness of the two' favourites, Vauban and
The Rake, the Marquis of Hastings offering to take 1000 to 300
about the Duke's hone, and accepting at the same time 710 to
900 about The Rake. The city was early astir on the eventful
day, and after a slight shower or two during the night, the morn-
in broke with every promise of a fine day. With the appro-
priate characteristic of " charming May," this beautiful month
was ushered in with brilliant sunshine ; and long will the vktory
of Beeswing be remembered, associated as it was with all that
was enjoyabie so far as the weathermas concerned. The early
arrivals betook themselves to the wall, which was an
immense promenlide, the glutton inspecting the quiet
little nooks, Wed with the verdure of turf and fruit
blossom, while the quaint architecture of the cathedral,
the antique character of " Charles's" tower, and the general
aspect of the ancient city, enhanced the beauty of the scene.
As time wore on, the streets became almost impassable
crowd in front of the "Grosvenor" especially being peectdy
dense, while the rows were so choked up with pedestrians that
locomotion was a pursuit under difficulties. The betting at the
rooms during the morning was but a reflex of the proceedings
over night. The favourites were firm, but not in ranch de-
mand, 14 to 4 dal being offered on the field. Archimedes stood
at 13 to 2, and Miss Havelock at 9to 1. Rama maintained his
position steadily at 10 to 1, and Beeswing and Moulsey were in
some request at 100 to 8. The Rescue was occasionally inquired
Like at 100 to 6, while of the outside division Weather Star and
Mr. &Were "Int" were hacked at 25 to 1. After a move
had been made to the course about noon, the Roodee began
to assume all its usual features on a "Cup" day. To convey an
adequate Idea of it would occupy more space than we could
spare, besides which it has been au fully described for
years past that it would only be a hackneyed tale in repetition.
Seam it to say, that on the present occasion the throng was as
great, Hoot greater, than enemy former annlversary, and thatthere
was the usual paraphernalia of those who cater for the pleasure-
seeker at the intervals of the races, consisting of booths, shows,
Aunt Sallies, and other matters recreative of that order of
things. The fair sex, In all the sweetest bonnets imaginable
"some, according to the mode In vogue, wearing entities, so
called by the partly poetical licence of milliners, that really
called into requisition the imaginative faculty) graced the Stand
in large numbers, butwe regret to record that the course generally
was not relieved, as heretofore, with their charming presence,
there being a deelded falling off there of St. Anthony s tempters.
To say that the betting-ring and enclosure were well attended
would be simply superfiuons, as all the aristocratic patrons of
the turf were present, white the racing commoners were in
immense force. As the hour approached for the sport to com-
mence, excitement was fairly aroused in the ring by the large
amount of support awarded to the prominent horses in the Cup
quotations. Lecturer retained his position of favourite, but the
immense outlays in favour of Moulsey and llama made the
fielders anxious to operate against him, sod atter 2 to
1 had been at one time taken, he receded to 100 to 30.
The two first races were not looked upon by the general public
with any interest. The event of the week followed,
and lir. Johnson, with his usual punctuality, had the
jockeys weighed out, and the numbers hoisted in excellent time.
Twenty-ene animals made up the strength of the field, four In
excess of last year. 'twenty-nine comprised the coloured divi-
sion on the card, the absentees being No. 7 (Skirmish), No. 9
(Aetna). 12 (The Clown), No. 15 (Holstein, scratched at 11.15
am.), No. 18 (Proserpine, No. 20 (Mrs. Allen), No. 21 (New-
land', No. 24 (the Sunflower filly), No. 29 Sister to Vedette)
while from the Ids " uncoloured," Arkansas was a starter, and
Harrogate was struck out, with his stable companion, Holstein.
It will be seen that Lord Stamford, Mr. Barber, and Mr. Bray-
ley ran two representatives each, but the latter gentleman made
a declaration to wen with P.ralsleigh. Moulsey was the first
out, looked and went uncommonly well, as did also Lord Stam-
ford's pair, Archimedes partienlarly, and, although pulling hard,
being perfectly tractable in Mon is s hands. Singularly enough
Beeswing was not much liked in her preliminary center, but Mr.
Brayley's two both found many friends. Endslelgh of course
received must attention, and she was favoured by Murray wear-
ing a bright new Jacket and cap, to distinguish her from the
more dingy "red and yellow" worn by Pram& on Whirligig.
Lecturer wasoneofthelsattoshow,butabursof admiration greeted
the beautiful little son of CoLgerdale and Algebra, who an usual
ran without plates. He took his canter in a businesslike
old-fashioned style, scarcely requiring Cannon to guide
him round the first turn. Rama, Miss Havelock, and
The Rescue were most liked of the others, Mr.
Price's mare being attended in her preliminary canter by her two
stable companions, Peaces and lidile. Cleopatre. The compe.
titers reached the post several minutes before time, and at three
precisely, for which hour the race was set, Mr. ,die made
the first attempt to get them away. This was frudr by the
anxiety of Arkansas and the Animals colt to away, but fortu-
nately, after eight minutes had been expended in breaks away,
the nag was lowered to an excellent start. Archimedes and
Moulsey were first away, bat Leap Year, to serve his stable com-
panion, forced the pace and took up the running, while imam
and Madame Cleopetre, obeying similar orders to serve Miss
Havelock, closely attended him. A description of the
race from this point will be found below, and it will be
enough to say here that Archimedes, after going well
and looking dangerous, fell away dead beaten, se did
Boma, Pali, and others ; that a short distance from
home the three placed were only in the hunt ; that Lecturer
tired very much towards the 'Midi, and that Bemiring, over-
hauling Endsleigh, won la a canter by three lengths. It may be
mentioned in this place that Lord Bateman, in the early put of
the afternoon, took twelve "monkies" about Moulsey. The
"Hunk!" lea very large winner, having netted about £20,000 in
beta. The majority of the supporters of the Roam stables are
not, however, much benefited by the result as they did not
believe very much in the "Squire's" filly to win en event of this
description. Nevertheless she is a bad animal for the Ring, as
the general public and most of the tradespeople in Surrey
backed her at long shots at the lists. It is a somewhat singular
fact that the yes cam division have been interested in four me.
cessive cup winners, Mr. Hughes being an amociate
of Mr. Bennett, the owner of Dalby, who won in
1866 and 1150.5, while Math-in-the. Pan and Beeswing
were both trained on the Surrey hills. We had
forgotten to state that In hie preliminary canter A rehlinedes did
evince slightly his hail temper, as he overpowered Stores, and,
being with difficulty stopped, became capricious, starting from
side to side, and sawing at his bit. The other races, which call
for no particuler comment wilt be found detailed below. With
regard to thebettling on the course Vauban still mainta us the
premiership for the Derby at 100 to 30. The Rake was supported
at 7to 2, and 100 to 7 was offered against Dragon. Some lonit
shots of 5,000 to 50 against The Rescue, and 1,000 to 2 against
Prelate were token. The trate at the station wan, of course,
great, but, under the excellent management of Mr. Charles Mills,
the statlon.master, everything passed dift satisfactorily.
BIELOR AVE STAKE.. of 5 sots. each, with 40 added, for two
and three year olds ; penalties and allowances. Half-a-mile.
(7 subs.)
Marquis of Hastings' Lady Barbera, by Lambton—
First Flight igsod, " Yrs, fist titti lac bib ex)....; Butler, 1
Sir F. Johustone's Aehstead ,g5O , Oyes, eat 2.1 b ;Kenyon. 2
Mr. 'l'. Dawsou's Paleface ,450., 2 yes, Sat gib ;Inc 51b ex
G.kmeron, 3

DEBBY.

sto 2 eget Vauban (t Rof YO to 1 apt Grand Cross (o)
7to t The Rake (off I 20 to 1 Juana (t & off)
after 3 to 1 had 25 to 1 D'ltatountel (t
been t tot 100) & o
10 to 1 Verdi t& o) lOOOO to 70 The Lame (t)
100 to 6 Dragon (0) 1000 to 3 Newland .t)
000 to 500 on Vauban and The Rake against the field ,t)
DE STAKE.

Even betting between—
Ambargh and The Rescue, the
former for choice.

....
ST. LEGER.
6to 2 apt Achlevemeat(o) I 30 to I apt Plaudit w)

CIJAMPION81(11. BOAT RAUL
100 even on Chambers ,t)

ADDITIONAL ARDIrALS.—KINAIIt of the Garter and Caithness.
Rolstedn and Harrogate were struck out of the Chester Cup at
11.15.

PROGRAMME FOR TO-MORROW.

THE STANINARD WALTER HANDICAP Of 6 Don. each, 2 ft, with
100 added ; winners of any handicap after April 18, at eleven
, 1111 b extra; minimum weight, li,st ; gentlemen riders;
fockeys. nb extra. Once round and a distance about 1 mile 1
furlong:. (14 gabs.)
Age st lh
. 12 7 Tan

Al{• st 11,
~ • 11 •

Buckfoot
Janitor
Staunboat 4 11 10 Malvern 4 11 I
Beetle 4 11 10 John Halifax
Clatford
Merry Harp
Tau STEWARDS' CUP et no ann. in specie, added to a sweep-
stakes of 6 @ova each : 3-yr-obis, fat 131 b ; four, Set 91b , five,
list 41b ; six and aged, est 71b ; mares and geldings allowed as ;
the winners in any year of the Two Thousand Guineas, Derby,
Oaks, Doncaster St. Leger, AICO4, Goodwuod, or Doncaster Cups,
10th; of auy two of these, 14Th ; and the second of any such
stake, or the whiner of • 500 soya stake or plate, 7lb extra;
winners hi the present year of a 230 sons. stake or plate, 51b extra:
I horses never having won in any country above the value o' 50
sots., or received 100 sees. ;including their own stakes: as second
hone, allowed, if 3-I'r-olds, Sib; four, 121 b ; five and Upwards.
211 b ; ale to start what the added money only will be given. One
mile and 7 furlongs. ;14 ants.)
A
RV
Age
.. 4 Mendicant
6 Weather Star
.. 6 Sweet Home .... 3 Harrogate
.. 6 Treasure Trove .. 4 ActHa
.. S Honesty
- -

Gontran.
Buckt.ot
Stokeley

Captain also ran.
Betting 5 to 4 on Lady inErbara, 100 to 20 agat Paleface, and
4 00 1 At Mat 2 to 1) Perot Ashstead.
Till Deg STAND (Ibutdicap) of 6 sous. each. 2 ft, with 30
added; winners extra. Seven urlongs. :14 subs.)
Lord Wcatmorland's lknaruldn, by Ruby—Anticipation,
311, Oat
Mr. Jackson's 11Isa Williams. 4 yrs, 7st E4b Cameron', 2
Mr. J. Itorls•r's lied'fnrd, 2 n, Set Mb •Gradwell‘ 3
lludson welshed for the tllty by Young Melbourne out of Dora-
lice, and the numhei:wasllLeed. but aulwequently withdrawn.

Tim Sitcom YEAR OP THE SEOUND BRAT; POKY BIENNIAL
SPLEEN of 20 soya each, 10 ft, with 100 added, for 3 yr-olds ;
colt., Mt 101 b ; lilies and geldings, Net sib ; winners In 1867 of a
NO sore, stakes, with six subscribers, Mb extra; maidens allowed
sib. Mlle and • quartcr. (17 subs.;—Vauban, Prodigal, King
Charles, Feodor, Leap Year, Venial', Photographe, Master Willie,
Knight of the Garter, Captain, Susan, Floranthe, cby Lord of
the Ides—Lady Lurewell, Manuella, 1 by Lord of the Isles—Ca-
therine Hayes, Someried, Itirdforth.
THE BADMINTON EXAMEN of 10 sore. each, h ft, with 100 added,
for 2-Ir-olds ; Mats, Bst 10lb fillies and geldings, Net 01b ; win-
ners of a 100 soya stakes, 51b ; twice, or one of 200 toys 71b
extra: =Weill having started thrice without being placed se-
cond or third, allowed 71b. Half a mile. ~20 sub.) -Fogleman,
Belle &wage, Pleasure Boat, by Lifeboat—Sappho, Gentle Shep-
herd, Dulcet, Measure Boat, by Lltebnat—Jovial, Papillon, Tea-
Mats, Summer's Eve, Little Prince, Helvellyn, SedelLi, Latooka,
Lady Wetmore, Sind., Torch, Cawdor, f by Thormanby —Morgan
La Faye, Glee Morriston, Mammas Mary (deal'.
THE WMBERMERE PLATE of 100 lays.; winners of any Damn
can after April 10, at eleven am., Nib extra. Half a mile. (19
Age st It.
Pantalooo.... ...... 3 812 Chyiiss

Queen ;rii :: i ilO eziin: "•::
&inlet 5 8 6 Tbe Squire..,
lib; William; 4 711 Columbine...
Alberta
Sylph
Deceivet 4 7 1 led Rit.....ia
Wee (inc. 1oth en.)
Nonpariel
(Mildred° .. 4 613 .

13eiting : liven on Was wltlama• and u to 4 agst Dunrebin

Tac ilz‘gmf's 11,472 of 200 soya, added to a Handicap sweep-
stakes of 25 bos. each, 15 fc; second to receive 5000.. not of the
stakes, and the winner to pay 50 nova. towards expeuaes : winutra
extra. Cup Course ;about two miles and a quarter. :150 subs,
71 of whom pay 5 move each.)
Mr. A. Heatheotis Beaming, by Newminster—.phynx,
4 yrs, 7st
31r. E. Dravley's Endsfeigh, 4 yrs, ist ,inc lOst extra)
Murray)
Marquis of liastingg Lecturer, 4 yrs, ass fib ....01.5tunou, 3
Eighteen others alas ran.
31r. Brayley declared to win with Ehdsleigh.
Betting: 100 to 3o agat Lecturer, to I sgst Woulsey, 11 to 2
most Rama, ti to 1 agst Archimedes, 10 to 1 aget Miss Havelock,
100 to 8 ;opt Beeswing. 20 to I each apt The Reset. and Lucifer,
20 to 1 aid Weather Star. 100 to 3 oast Leap Year,
40 to 1 agst Whirligig. 10 to 1 AMR Leases, and
100 to 15 each agot Angontine and Barry Braildord.
The twreuty-one numbers were hoisted In excellent time, and
after taking their canters they assembled at the post. Several
breaks away occurred before a strut could he effected, bat at 3.8
p.m. the gag was iimpped. The and o were Archimedes and
but when they had fairly settled In their stride, Leap
Year, forcing the pace, took up the running. closely attended by
Madame Cleopatra leases, Lucifer, Marty Brallstord, Woolsey,
awl Archimedes in a cinder, and these formed the leading divi-
sion past the Stand and round the loilmiary turn. The remainder
were lying well together, with the exception of the Amanda
colt, Tormenter, awl Augustin. who whipped In the rear. Along
the Dee side leases dropped away from the front; and Archi-
medes. going well, laid next to Leap Year, who was still making
the running at a good pace, while Sir. Brayley's pair, before

Age st lb
.4 6 5

. 3 6
4 3
. 3 1
S 1
3 0
S
4 (0)

Tel CITY ;lair) HANDICAP of 10016011., added to a sweep-
stakes of boom. each ; the winner of the Chester Cup, 121 b ; the
second or the winner of a 600 son. handicap after Apra 11, at
eleven a.m., Bib; and the third if placed. or the winner of any
other handicap, sib extra. Grosvenor Course About one mile
and a quarter). OM subs.,
die a I Age at lb
Lecturig
s/ 4 8 1 Black Prince, by Vol-
Mottle 6 8 1 tigeur
Tormentor 4 8 Honeymoon 4 6 9
!ferry Brainiest .... 6 8 Gooneat 4 il 9
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Arcaniedee
Caithness
Aetna 4 71 Uncas 3 0 6
Lady Vane 4 7 Weather Mar
Skirmish 6 7 Sirs. Allan 1 0 3
Brad:manta 0 7 Arundel 1 6 1
Miss Havelook 4 7 Whirligig
Beaming
Holstein 5 7 Sergeant Pacquot .. 4 8 1
Mdlle. Cleopare
TIM C1i64111119 STAMM 01 5 move each, with 100 added; winners
of any handicap after April 10, at 11 am., I.olb extra ; the winner
to pay 10 secs. towards the expenses of the course. Grosvenor
Course About one mile and a quarter.; its subs.)
Age sub Age at lb
The Duke
Lecturer 4 8 8 The Rock
Harry Branford .... 6 711 Harrogate
Eat Lynne 6 7 7 Gypsy King
Steamboat 4 7 0 The Dybbol
Hoiden 6 I 1.2 Iby Dundee—Blanche
Drum
I let's

Helen 6 6 U thy Young Slelbourne
Uncas 3 6 5 —IN ralke 3 6 7
A HANDICAP PLATE of 40 Novo.: winner of a handicap this day,
101 b extra. Half a rode. 15 euha or no race.)
THE L. 11.1101. rt ESE welling stakes) of 3 nova. each, with t 0
added; weight fur age. Three-yeartera of a mile.

it.a ntelltgente.

BAIL COI:RT.-MAY 1.

Sittings at Nisi Prins at Westminster.— Before Mr. Julies
Blellor And Common Juries.)
Several jurymen were fined 40s. for non-attendance.

JOYY•SOY r. PINCII.-BRRACH OF PROMISE.

This was an action for a breach of promise of marriage.
The defendant pleaded the usual pleas.
Mr. Brindley was counsel for the plaintiff ; Mr. Bere for
the defendant.

The plaintiff was a dressmaker residing at Newcastle,
and a Wesleyan, and the defendant was a minister of the
methodist free church. They became acquainted in 1563,
and from that time the defendant commenced paying
marked attention to her. On the 13th July the defendant,
who had been removed to Oxford, wrote to her in these
terms:—" My dearest have only time for a few
words. I hope you are better. I often think of you. Keep
up your spirits. Look above to Christ. Kind regards to our
friends and best love to yourself." Several dashes followed,
which the learned counsel for theplaintiff interpretedasmeant
for kisses—flanghteri—and the letter concluded—" Ex-
cuse haste, an it is nearly dark. Yourssincerely,J. P." The
defendant was afterwards removed to Chard, and whilst
there he frequently corresponded with the
.plaintiff, in
which he referred to his duties—that of having to preach
once every weekday and three times on Sunday, and ob-
served" that absence made love grow vrarmer." (Laughter.)
In one of his letters he said that he " was her property
then and for ever." (Laughter.) He also added, " I hope
some day to bring my dear Polly to see that beautiful
country, where he should be happy with her in the old
arm-chair." (Laughter.) He spoke of her being in com-
pany with —, the dub being interpreted by the learned
counsel to mean angels. She had only to keep up her
spirits, and God would open a way for them. In another
letter he informed the plaintiff that be had been intro-
duced to " a single lady about your own age, who keeps •
small shop, and entertained the preacher—(laughter)—she
attended meeting three times a day, and was • mother in
Israel—(laughter)—and I believe the people here will
lay down their lives for me, especially the fair sex, God
bless them." (Laughter.) In December he wrote to her
that it was better they should break off the engage-
ment, that he should never be able to keep a
wife, and that he thought he should die altogether.
(Laughter.) In that letter he said the conference had
refused his marrying, and that he hoped everything would
be for the glory of God. It appeased that the defendant
afterwards tendered his resignation to the conference, and
married the lady with the little shop who entertained the
preacher—(laughter)—and had his mune placed over the
door. Plaintiff had suffered ill-health ever since, and had
not been able to attend to business. The defendant '
visited the plaintiff on an average three times a day, and
he was fond of sitting in an arm-chair, which he asked the
sister to give him when they were married. He gave her
an engaged ring and his photograph. Plaintiff was over
30 and the defendant,about that age.
Mr. Here having addressed the jury in mitigation of
damages,
The learned Judge summed up, and said the defendant's
conduct had been very bad, for the reason which he had
given in his letters for breaking off the marriage should
have caused him to refrain from marrying another. The
learned counsel had very properly abstained from reading
some part of the letters, the language being such as to
some persons would appear almost shocking, but which some
persons of certain persuasions made use of as part of their
vernacular.
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages
125/.