The Express.
London, England, 1867-03-01 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS. FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 1, 18(1.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

rate legislature, under a litutenantsgovetnor, for local
business. The provinces bound themsehes to construct
the interoolonial railway, and the house would be asked to
guarantee a loan for that purpose. Mr. Adderley pointed
with satisfaction to the closeness with which the colonists
had adhered to the institutions of the mother country,
replied to various criticisms passed on the scheme, and
concluded by expressing his personal gratification at
haring a share in the important work of founding a new
nation.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-TITURADAY, FEL 28.

The Loki. CHANCEU.IJE took his seat on the woolsack
at 5 o'clock.

Lord LYTFELTON preeented a petition from the com-
mittee of the Church Institution, praying that the provi-
sions of the School Sites Act might be extended to the in-
stitution or enlargement of churchyards.
The Earl of LONGFORD presented a petition from the
inhabitants of Wicklow against the sale of intoxicating
liquors on Sunday, and a similar petition was presented
by the Archbishop of YORK from the county of York.

Mr. CARDWELL warmly supported the bill, eulogised
the loyalty of the Canadians, and dwelt on the many oil.
vantages confederation would confer on the provinces in
such matters as internal self-defence and the management
of foreign affairs.
Mr. AY'TOUN complained that this bill was being
pressed through the house in an unprecedented and incon-
venient manner. It was only placed in the hands of mem.
hers that morning ; and the fact that it had been discussed
in another place and in the newspapers was no reason
why the house should be asked to read it a second time
without the usual notice. He should be glad to see these
'colonies united; but at a future stage he should offer every
opposition that he could to the 118th clause of this bill,
relating to the railway, the omission of which would in no
way affect the general scope of the measure.
Mr. BRIGHT said that although this bill had not excited
much interest either in that house or in the country, it was
one of so much importance that the house ought to have
been treated rather differently with respect to it. He had
never before known any great measure affecting any large
portion of the empire or of the population which had been
attempted to be hurrie 1 through parliament in the manrer
in which this had been. It was true that it was of more
importance to the inhabitants of the provinces than to
ourselves, but it was not on that account that they should
not examine it closely, and see that they committed
no error in passing it. Two provinces were
left out of the confederation, he presumed because it was
clear that they did not want to come in.

Mr. ADDERLEY said that there was a clause which
provided forthe junction of these two provinces,and one of
them was already almost in process of Joining.
Mr. BRIGHT said that that was a reasonable provision •
' but there had been complaints that Nova Scotia was also
unwilling to join the confederacy. It was assumed that
' because the legislature of that province had some
time ago voted a resolution in favour of some
such scheme as this, therefore the population of Nova
Scotia were in favour of it. Fo- his own part he did not
believe in the propriety of the legislature deciding such a
great question as this without its having been directly sub-
mitted to the people. He ventured to say that that nomi-
nated council of 72, to be chosen for life by the Governor-
General, contained the germ of a malady which
would spread, and which would before long render
necessary the alteration of the constitution of this
confederation. There were persons gin this country,
and some, indeed, in the North American provinces,
who were ill-natured enough to say that not a little of
the loyalty that was alleged to prevail in Canada
had its price. (" Hear, hear," and " Oh, oh.")
It was reasonable to suppose and to hope that there was
in that province a very strong attachment to this country;
but at the same time, if, while they were to be an inde-
pendent nation except as far as concerned the appointment
of the lord-lieutenant, constant applications were to be
made to this country for guarantees for railways and con-
tributions for the building of fortresses, it would be far
better for them and for us—cheaper for us and less de-
moralising for them—if they were really an independent
state, maintaining their own fortunes, fighting their own
cause, and building up their own future, instead of rely-
ing upon us. There was no part of the world that ran less
risk of aggression than Canada, except with regard to that
foolish and impotent attempt of certain discontented
persons, who not long since were subjects of the Queen.
America had no idea of anything of the kind. No
American statesman—no American political party, dreamt
for a moment of aggression upon Canada, or of annexing
Canada by force, and, therefore, every farthing this coon-
try spent upon Canadian fortresses, with a view of keep-
ing off American aggression, was money squandered under
au hallucination which we ought to get rid of, because
the money would only be wasted.
Sir J. PAK INGTON said he had rarely heard any expres-
sion in that house with greater regret than that which had
fallen from the hon. member when he stated that the
loyalty of Canada had its price.
Mr. BRIGHT—I did not say that that was my belief.
Sir J. PAKINGTON had not said that it was the
opinion of the hon. member, but the hon. member had
stated it in such a manner as to convey a most painful im-
pression to the house ; and if the statement were con-
veyed to the colonies it would occasion the most unfavour-
able and painful impression there. He hoped it would
not go forth as the opinion of the House of Commons
that they entertained even for a moment a doubt of the
loyalty of Canada. (Hear, hear.) They must not lose
sight of the fact that they had in England delegations from
the British American colonies, and that the deputations
bad been chosen from men of different political parties,
and as far as possible they bad been chosen to re t all
opinions prevalent in the colonies. He true that the
bill would become law with the unanimous concurrence of
the house. (Hear.)

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Mr. WATKIN said if they did not care for keeping up
the connection with the colonies of North America, what
did they say to our other colonies? Did they wish to
denude the country of all outside possessions—to give up
Australia and India—and retire altogether within the
confines of their own island? If that were their policy •
shorter means of it out might be found, and they
might realize their ppiness in oining themselves to
some small country, such as Holland. He knew
he spoke the feelings of the lower and middle
classes when he said that they were opposed to a neve.
ranee of the colonies from the crown, and he did not think
there was one percent. of the people of England who would
assent to such a proposition. There was not a barren
rock over which the flag of England waved that the
people would suffer to be given up without cogent and
sufhment mason.

Mr. R. COCHRANE suggested that some understanding
should be arrived at as to the colonial tariff ; Mr. C.
Fortescue expressed his belief that the bill would enable
the colonists to bear their part in their own defence ; and
Mr. Marsh, in reply to some remarks on the expense of
the colonies, pointed out that it cost less to protect our
trade in quarters where we had colonies than where we
had none. After a plea for delay from Mr. Hadfield, the
bill was read a second time.

In reply to a question from Mr. liontenr,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER declined to
fix Thursday definitely as the day (though possibly it
might be) on which he would bring in a reform bill, but
promised to give the house fair notice.
The Dog Duty Bill passed through committee.
A long discussion arose on the second reading of a
bill, moved by Mr. Selwyn, to remove the dis-
ability which prevents the standing counsel to the
Secretary of State for Indi► from sitting in parlia-
ment. Its rejection was moved by Mr. Serjennt Gaaelee,
on the ground that it is inexpedient to increase the
number of placemen, and that if any change is made the
whole statute of Anne ought to be taken into considera-
tion. The bill was supported by Mr. Walpole, Lord
Cranborne, the Solicitor-General, and Sir. J Fergusson,
and opposed by Mr. H. D. Seymour, Mr. Ayrton, and Mr.
White. A motion for adjournment was defeated by 5$ to
34, and the bill was eventually read a second time on the
understanding that the discussion would be renewed on
the next stage.
The house adjourned at a qu►rter to 11 o'clock.

THE EARL OF DERBY AND THE SUNDAY LIQUOR
Titarric.—The Earl of Derby on Wednesday evening re-
ceived at his official residence in Downing-street a deputa-
tion of working men, who bad been appointed by a large
meeting in the Lambeth Baths on Friday last, to plead
with him against the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sun-
day. The deputation was introduced by the Rev. John
Garrett, D.D., and was accompanied by Archbishop
' Manning, Rev. Newman Hall, Mr. Batley, M.P.,
and Dr. Ellis, and consisted of representatives of
every branch of trade. The Rev. Dr. Garrett said he
hail the honour to introduce a deputation of working men
who wished to open to his lonLhip a great heart grief
which afflicts the people and injures their social welfare,
and he pointed out that the amendment of the law which
the people seek to obtain has the approbation of the whole
combined religious and political mind of the country,
as evidenced by the remarkable union in this matter
of the heads of all the denominations and parties in the
kingdom. The Rev. George M. Murphy, as chairman of
the Lambeth meeting, assured his lordship that the
working people were desirous to have this sale stopped,
and he read the petition to parliament which the
meeting adopted, and which they wished his lordship to
present to the House of Lords. Mr. Murphy pleaded
strongly that the government should meet the wishes of
the people by introducing ameasure to parliament which
would relieve them of this special source of intemperance,
immorality, and crime. His lordship expressed his great
desire to' assist in any measure for the welfare of the
people, but thought considerable difficulty might be expe-
rienced in inducing parliament to pass a law entirely
closing public-houaes and beer-houses on Sunday, as many
people might wish to purchase what they considered to he
a pleasant refreshment ; but he thought the sale might
be considerably more restricted than it is at present.
Mr. Batley, M.P., explained to his lordship that the ques-
tion of allowing such houses to be open for is short time
in the afternoon and evening for the sale of beer not to
be drunk on the premises, would be a matter for considers-
tiou in committee of the House of Commons, and that it is
already the subject of conversation amongst many members
of the house. He took the opportunity of thanking his
lordship for his readiness, a short time since, to receive
some of his working friends from Manchester, who were in
London for a few hours. His lordship expressed much
satisfaction at having received such a deputation, saying it
was a question first for the House of Commons ; that the
government could not undertakethe anxiety of introducing
such a measure, and advising rather that it should be in-
troduced by an independent member of parliament.
FALMOUTH, Fsa. 28.—The New York and Havre
Company's United States steamship Arago, from New
York on the 16th inst., arrived here at 9 p.m., with 50
passengers ; 194,656 dole. in specie for London ; 176,997
dole. for Havre ; and a full general cargo, including 290
packages for the Paris Exhibition, and a splendid loco-
motive. After landing five passengers and the specie for
London, she proceeded for Havre at 10.15 p.m. Her news
has hew; anticipated.

Sporting Intelligente.

TATTERSALL'a—TxURSDAT.
Not more than half a dozen members were present, and the
only transaction was the tacking of The Saks for the Derby far
R. 50 at Cle to 1.

!SETTING IN LONDON.-THURSDAT AITERNOOF.

There was a fair murder at the ohih; to-day, and a large
amount of business tr.insactent. For the Liverpool Grand Na-
tional, Shakespeare was at first backed pretty freely at 9 to 1.
but towards the close these odds were to he had In two or three
or three quartera So one seemed inclined to espouse the cause
of frennot Asthore, offers of 100 to 6 going begging. Columbia
w.a backed fora little at 20 to 1, but the horse in most request
was Astrolabe, about whom 1000 to 40 was taken six times. Glo-
bule and Shaftgarry were each backed at 100 to 3, and several
others would have met with support at the same price, but layers
would not spring. Among other bets, one speculator backed
Mr. Studids lot at 1000 to 100, desiring to go on, and another
took twelve against the Field—including, of course, the horses
most prominent in the betting—for an even hundred. For the
City and Suburban 20 to 1 would have bees taken about Clarice,
but 100 to 6 only was quoted ; whilst for the Chester Cup, one
large bookmaker emphatically offered to lay •'twenty hundred
to one hundred" against Dalby without eliciting a response. For
the Two Thousand, Plaudit again slightly receded, 4 to 1 was
booked to a limited amount, and subsequently the same odds
were offered. Julius was in considerable request, 1,200 to 24;3
being taken in .me hand, and he was supported at the same
price for two fifties, and three or four ponies. Vanhan, who has
recently met with considerable support for the Derby, found a
friend to-day for the Two Thousand, 1,200 to 100 being taken,
and afterwards eleven ponies. Hermit was also tracked at 100 to
8, and 2,500 to 100 was taken about Lord Stamford's lot. For
the Derby 100 to 12 was offered against D'Estournel—no taken;
but The Rake was backed In the first Instance at 94 to I, and
ultimately at half a point leas. Hermit would have secured a
customer at 1000 to 70; 13 to I was, however, tho highest bid.
Plaudit was wholly out of favour, 15 to 1 being offered. Muter
' Butterfly appeared to be "ou the go," es lON to 30 was bandied
about, and nothing short of 50 to 1 would have clenched a
transaction. In the course of the afternoon Tarahan was hacked
twice at 1000 to 30, and the remainder of the proceedhu
stopped abort at offers. Speculation finally ruled an follows:

LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL.
9to 1 apt Shakespeare (t 25 to 1 Oat Sneer Star (e,
dol t 100 to 3)
100 to 6 Dermot As 25 to 1 Clemente (2)
there (o' 1000 to 30 Cortolvln ti
100 to 5 calling& (t) too to I SkakkarrY (t)
20 to 1 Sumey 100 to 3 Globale (t)
53 to 1 Yen o) 1000 to 10 flanker (0)
1000 to 40 Astrolabe ;t() 1000 to SO Pmeatfaa ;o)
25 to 1 Doeter (o, tSO Wto 1 Pak ,o;
to 1) 1000 to 100 Yr. Stadesiot
25 to I MU. Frank (o (1 &
130 tot)
CITY AND
100 to 6 apt Clarkm Oat t

lIIBURBAN.
25 to 1 NM Thalia tor

_ CI'P.
Dolby 'A)
10U8AND.
I 100 to 8 wet Hermit (V
26 to 1 Lord Stam-
ford's lot (t)
11114 Y.

-
20 to I) I
CHESTY]
20 to 1 44W
TWO THI
4 to 1 apt liiTettict *0)1

II to 1 Vsaboi (I)
100 to 12 mot Ditstoorttelo;f
_9 to 1 The Rob! It)

I iftsitnil(o44' t
1000 to 701
16 to 1 Plaudit (01L

1000 to to t
IWO to V.;

BErrnria AT MANE
(DT in

LIVERPOOL OR.
100 to 1! apt Shakespeare ;o,
9 to 1 t
100 to 6 Columbia &
100 to 6 Dermot Aa-
lborg (t,
20 to 1 Allver Mar (1;
20 to 1 Doctor (1)

-1600 to 35 apt Vauban (off, t

1000 to 30, -
lOW to 30 Turban (t)
1000 to 30 Master But-
_

DER
450 to 50 apt D'Eatourael (t)

40 to 1 terli(off,---
•
100 to 1
Priority ofi)3ff

.-THVIIIIDLY.

LND NATIONAL.

20 to 1 apt Ithodosiontads
(o!
5) tol Pillanarri(o(,
t 26 tot)
25 to 1 Astrolabe (t)
26 to 1 Wag Arthur
(0040 tolj

15 to 1 apt (t to Lts)

DERBY SPRING MEETING-THvwAT.

This spring meeting, which was inaugurated to-day, proved an
excellent addendum to )Ir. Bradfield's gathering in Sherwood
Forest, as it was very numerously attended, and produced some
good racing. The weather being beautifully line, the town of
Derby presented quite a holiday appearance, and the tonne was
thronged. Prior to the commencement of the sport some specu-
lation took place upon future events. The Bake coming in fur
considerable support at ° to 1, although those odds were obtain-
able to the close. The French colt, Drll4loll. would have been
backed for a large amount had the odds of 14 to 1 been forth-
coming, but nothing over 13 to 1 was °fisted. Major Elwon's
horse was not In demand for either the Two Thousand or Derby,
4 to I being always obtainable against him for the lbst.named
event, and 14 to 1 for the latter. Some betting upon the Drand
National took place, Shakespeare being backed at 100 to 12, and
the others as quoted below. Returns of the day's sport are
appended.
Tut DERWENT STARS of 30 sort each, added to a handicap
sweepstakes of S sues. each, for 3-yr-olds and upwards ; winners
extra. One mile.

Mr. Hodgman's Vice Versa, by Znyder Zee, dam by
Kurrand—Lateef, S rra, let 1olh
Mr. Alwyn's knight of Down, S yrs, let 1214
(Hopkins, 2
Lord Bateman's Anchorite, 3 yrs, bat 101 b fear. let 12th)
'Kenyon) 3
Betting : Even on Anchorite, 6 to 4 apt Vice Versa, and 5 to 1
vet Knight of Down.
TtlK ILAKIINGTON STAKES of 50 son., added to a sweepstakes
of 5 soya. each, for 2.yr-oldls ; colts. Sat 10lb Mlles and geldings,
dot 71b ; winners extra. Haifa mile straight.
Prince D. Soltykog's Pyrenees, by Arthur Wellesley—
Prairie Bird, tat 71h J Mann, 1
captain !tawnier& East de Vie, rat 101 b
Mr. Stevens' Substann, hat 7th'Pone• S
The following also ran.—Handsome Jack, Travis's, Utter,
Cork Jacket, and Alarmist.
Betting : 6 to 5 agst Eau de Vie, 7 to 2 apt Pyrenees, 100 to
15 each aget Handsome Jack and Substance, and 20 to 1 (at first
to I, Met l'ort Jacket.
Tits INNUEISPEKS' NATI of 50 son., for all ages; wieners
extra. Six furlongs.
Mr. G. Angell'a Landlord, 4 yrs, 7st 716 (inc Mb ex,
(Parry) I
Lord Batemsn's Qnrrn of Trumps, aged, net f 2
Marquis of Hastings' Pantaloon, by liospitality—Wensky,
yes, Set llb )Inc IJb et' (Cannon) S

•-- •
Barnsho sad Torch also rsa.

Betting Even on 1.0n,110r 1. ato 1 each sat Queen of Trumps
and Pantaloon, and Ito to 5 "bar three."

Till OCCAT 1111. LAND STEEPLACIIASZ HANDICAP of £lOO.
added to a Itereciutakes of 1.. soya each, 10 ft, and 3 only if
declared ; winners extra About three mile' and aWE

CLventry's Chimney sweep, by Ethelbert —Grant,
5 yrs. Ilst
Mr. Putter's Jack of Trumps b;, 8 yrs, lOst 1011)
(Mr. Audinwood, jun.)
Lord Poulett's Genievre, aged. lest loth ..IMr. Edwards, 3
The following also ran :—Ushatu, Spike, Patleme, and
Snarleyow. .

Betting: 6to agst Chimney 'Weep. 4to 1 each ard Flamm
and ityrite, 5 tol amt Patience. 100 toe apt Jack of Trumps,
20 to I agst Pastime+. and 2.5 to 1 evil:lenient.
A lirankli Keck of 50 suss., added to a sweepstakes of 5 noes
es. h. ft ; winners extra. Two miles, over eight flights of
bonne*. (37 subs.
Mr. C.. Angell's Sukcheva, by Neasham—Typee. 5 yrs,
ast 211,
Mr. W. Cycloid's Wean of Tramps, 0 yrs, flat sib
Mr. J. U. Angell's Lord Barielgh, aged. lost 71 (Knott) b
leaptain llsrfurd) 3

Gold)locb also no.

Betting : Even on 24k-obeys. mad Ste 2 agst Queen of Trumps.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
LIVERPOOL DRANO NATIONAL
•

100 to 12 igg Mhakapeare (t) 33 to 1 ages Whitehall
100 to 0 Columbia (t, 40 to 1 Tennyson t,
20 to 1 Van 1 10 to 1 Mr. Stuild's lot
33 to 1 Little Prank ft) t;

TWO THOUSAND CrINEAR,

7 to 2 wet Plaudit,cfr.

11 to !! sot Julltts,o,t6tol

THE VERILY. -
sOOO to 400 apt The Rake
13 to 1 Dragon .4. tl4to 1,
14 to 1 Plaudit tog, tl3to 11

'l'sE BULLION ROBBERY ON THE RIVER. —ln
reference to the very remarkable abstraction of two cases
of bullion, valued at 2,00 W., from the cargo of the Water-
loo steamer, fur Rotterdam, lying in the Thames, on
Tuesday night last (as reported yesterday), the police had
not, up to 2 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon, obtained
any clue that might lead to the detection of the thieves.
Superintendent of the Thames Police, attended an
inquiry, held by the directors of the General Steam Navi-
gation Company for the purpose of investigating the cir-
cumstances of the robbery, and the chief mate and the
watchman, who were ou duty all night on hoard the
Waterloo, were called and examined, but no fresh infor-
mation was gleaned. The barge which the thieves no
doubt availed themselves of to remove the bullion cases
has not been discovered.—Shippiey Gazette.

Tar BALLOT SOCIETY.--the annual general meet-
ing of the subscribers to this society was held on Tuesday,
at the offices, 61, Cheapside, to receive from the com-
mittee a report of its proceedings during the past year,
and for the transaction of general business ; Lieutenant-
General T. P. Thompson in the chair. The report and
balance-sheet for the year having been read, on the motion
of Mr. John Jenkins, M.A., seconded by Mr. Win. M.m,
jun., they were adopted, and ordered to be printed and
circulated. The reappointment of the treasurers, the execu-
tive committee, and hon. secretary was carried on resolu-
tions respectively moved and seconded by Mr. W Dawes
and Mr. J. F. Bontema, Mr. S. Nodes and Mr. M. H.
Marsden, and Mr. C. H. Hit and Mr. John Jenkins. On
the motion of Mr. John Jenkins, SLA., seconded by Mr.
C. H. Elt, the following resolutions were also adopted
by the meeting :—" That this meeting, having re-
gard to the wide-spread existence of bribery, cor-
ruption, and undue practices at parliamentary
elections, as admitted by the government pro-
posing to legislate fur these evils, and generally acknow-
ledged by the remedies suggested from other sources, is of
opinion that it is expedient that a conference of the friends
of the ballot, representing the different constituencies and
districts of the country, should at an early period be con-
vened in London for the purpose of discussing the action
to be taken by this society at the present juncture to pro-
mote the adoption of the ballot in parliamentary elections.
That it be referred to the committee of this society to con-
sider the subject, and if practicable to take the necessary
steps to convene such conference, and that it be a special
instruction to the committee to obtain the opinion of the
conference op the two following points:-1. The best
moaned extending the organisation of this society through-
out the constituencies of the country, and of raising funds
in promotion of its objects.-2. Whether this society should
extend its operations to efforts for promoting the adoption
of vote by ballot at municipal elections." A vote of thanks
to the chairman concluded the proceedings.
CRYSTAL Pausca. Ogre ali MING DAY.—
TH I'ICADAT, Fed 2.5. A ,Imissioas on payment. 68,4 ;
ditto. by season tickets, 1,230. Total visitors, 1,931.