The Express.
London, England, 1866-06-08 00:00:00

CRICKET.

M.C.C. ♦ND GROUND v. SURREY CLUB AND
GROUND.—This match was commenced yesterday at the
Oval, Kennington. At the close of the day's play the
score stood as follows :—M.C.C. and Ground, first inn-
ings, 248 ; Surrey Club, first innings, three wickets down,
96.
M.C.C. AND GRouNi) W. DEVONSHIRE.—This match was
commenced yesterday, at Lord's. Subjoined is the score :
M.C.C. and Ground, first innings, 128 ; Devonshire, first
innings, 183.

A banquet was given on Wednesday by the
members of the Nottingham Independent Society to Mr.
Ralph Bernal Osborne, M.P., to celebrate his return as
representative of the borough in parliament. A large num-
ber of persons were
_present.
BRIDGWATER ELEI.TTION.—The polling took place
yesterday, and we learn by telegraph that at the close of
the poll the numbers stood as follows :—Patton (conserva-
tive), 301 ; Bsgehot (liberal), 293; the majority for Patton
being 8.
REPRESENTATION or SOUTH Nome.—WO under-
stand that Sir Robert Juckes Clifton, Bart., intends to
offer himself as a candidate for the representation of South
Nottinghamshire in the liberal land agricultural interest.
The worthy and popular baronet has received large pro-
mises of support from several districts in the southern di-
vision of the county.—Nottingham Daily Guardian.

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MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY. —Yes-
terday afternoon, at 2 o'clock upwards of 190 members of
the conservative party in the House of Commons met toge-
ther at the Marquis of Salisbury's residence in Arlington-
street. The Earl of Derby and Mr. Disraeli were present,
and addressed the meeting, which separated at half-past 3.
NATIONAL REFORM UNION. —On Tuesday evening
a meeting of the committee of the Bradford branch of the
National Reform Union was held in that town, and reso-
lutions were passed, and ordered to be transmitted to the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, expressive of the hope that,
as in the Reform Bills of the government concession had
been carried to the utmost extent, the government
will steadfastly withhold their consent to any alterations
in them, except such as will render them more acceptable
to the country, and urging them not to prorogue parliament
till the bills are either passed or defeated ; and in the
latter case to dissolve parliament. A delegate meeting of
reformers will be held at Manchester on Tuesday.
NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL FOR LADIES.
—The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of this
college, which is the largest establishment of its kind in
Eland, took place yesterday afternoon in the Vestry-
hall, King's-read, Camden-town, under the presidency of
the Rev. Canon Champneys. A large number of the
parents and friends of the pupils attended, in addition to
several clergymen, including Revs. J. Bark, S. Buss, T. P.
Dale, H. Phillips, H. Linden, W. Head, A. J. Buss, &c. I
A letter was read from lady Ilardwicke, apologising for
her absence. The annual report, which was read by
the Rev. T. P. Dale, stated that the efficiency of the
school, in numbers, discipline, and general condition,
was fully maintained. The pla of giving English prizes
on the standard, rather than, as heretofore, on the compe-
titive system, had now had a second year's trial, and had
been found to work so well that it was hen-
forth to place the study of French on t43;orinend hence-
forth
Twenty of the pupils—Li seniors and 7 juniors—presented
themselves at the Cambridge local examination held in
London at Christmas, and of the number 15 pored, and
therefore received certificates from the university. The
chairman referred to the importance of the college and its in-
creasing usefulness, and expressed the pleasure he felt at the
attention which was being devoted to the moral and
religious instruction of the pupils, as evinced by the fact
that the first prize was given for knowledge of Scripture.
The chairman then proceeded to award the prizes. Miss
Whither, who was the most proficient of the competitors
in the principal branches of English education, received
prizes for knowledge of Scripture, general good conduct,
natural philosophy, and the beat English essay.
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EQUITY COURTS.—,Foxe 7.
(Before the Masks of the Rolle.)
as TH3 ozslasr, lICHAXOII JUNK (mum).
Mr. Jowl, Q.C. and Mr. J. Napier Higgins moved in
this ease for en crier to commit Mr. John Arthur Roebuck,
M.P., for contempt of court, under the following circum-
stances Roebuck was the chairman of the board of
directors of the abovenamed company. Some petitioners,
who claimed to be paid • sum of upwards of 4,0001., pre-
sented a petition (which is to be heard on Saturday
next), praying for an order to wind up the companri.i
On the 2nd June the following advertisement
the Standard and three other newspaper :—"Mirdeneral
Exchange Bank (Limited). 79, bellbird-street, London,
June Ist, 1866. 1. The purpose for which Means. Clinch,
Smith, and Co.'s petition has been presented can easily be
imagined when it is known that the petitioners have no
legal claims on the bank, and they know it. 2 The
petitioners are not creditors. 3. That their pretended
claims they are afraid to submit to legal arbitra-
ment. 4. That the proceeding by way of petition is
supposed to be a safe means of doing mischief.
Unscrupulous persons thus attempt, in dangerous
times, to obteinhy morns of terror, what justice will not
give them. Under these circumstances the directors of
the General Exchange Bank (Limited) look upon it as due
to their own shareholders, and to those of all similar com-
panies, to resist this way of proceeding by petition in the
case of • fairly disputed claim.—On behalf of all the
directors, J. A. Roebuck, Chairman."
It was contended in support of the motion that that
advertisement was a contempt of court, for it prevented
witnesses coming forward to give evidence in the matter
of the petition, and that it was in other respects libellous
and scandalous. The motion also asked for an injunction
to restrain the directors from publishing any more adver-
tisements of the same or a like nature.
Mr. Selwyn, Q.C., and Mr. Roxburgh appeared for Mr.
Roebuck and the directors of the company ; and Mr. Cot-
trell for the company itself.
Lord Romilly expressed his opinion to be that the ad-
vertisement was an improper one, but not one of such im-
propriety as to justify his making an order to commit Mr.
Roebuck. He thought, however, that he, or his counsel{
should give an undertaking not to repeat the publication of
the advertisement.
Mr. Selwyn, Q.C., gave the undertaking immediately.
Lord Romilly then said he would dispose of the costs of
this motion, after hearing the petition for the winding-up
order, on Saturday.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.—JuIta 7.
Sittings in Banco.—(Before Justices Blackburn, Mellor,
and Shoe.)

NM FRAY AND NR. JUSTICE BLACKBURN.

Miss Fray, whose appearance contii;TiOetiii the court to
renew her vexatious applicators, was received with a
slight burst of laughter, maid I have to make a motion
against Mr. Justice Blackburn.
Mr. Justice Blackburn—Against me!
Miss Fray (laughing)—Yes, my lord.
Mr. Justice Blackburn—Then in that case I had better
leave my learned brother to deal with you. (Laughter.
His lordship then left the bench.)
Mr. Justice Mellor—What is your motion, Miss Fray!
Miss Fray (laughing)—lt is a question that can only be
answered by Mr. Justice Blackburn. She then referred to
the action she had brought against Mr. Justice Blackburn,
in which she accused him with malice and corruption in his
judicial capacity, but which it was believed she could not
do, and she had to pay the costs, amounting to 151. She
added that his lordship had worried her very much for his
costs. She had been here hundreds of times tof this court
to complain.
Mr. Justice Mellor said it was impossible to bring an
action against a judge for anything he had done in his judi-
cial character.
Miss Fray (aughing)—What I want to know is this. I
have heard and I am inclined to believe that his lordship
had received his costa from the Treasury, and if so, I think
it is too much for him to require them twice over, once
from me.
Mr. Justice Mellor—Yon may be perfectlatisfied that
he has not had them from the Treasury. With regard to
the costa you have taken the benefit of the act and Mr.
Justice Blackburn has had notice of it.
Miss Fray (laughing)—l am quite sure you would not do
it, but I am not so sure about Mr. Justice Blackburn.
Mr. Justice Mellor—l cannot permit such remarks to be
made, especially as I know the contrary to what you state
is the fact. Besides, if he were here you could not, with
propriety. put such a question to him. Do not treat this
as a joke, but let the court know seriously what it is you
want. I tell you again that Mr. Justice Blackburn has
not received these costs.
Miss Fray—l believe your lordship, but you may have
been mialeiL

Mr. Juatioe Mellor—lf Mr. Justice Blackburn were here
you could not ask him. You could not put an indecent
question to him.
Miss Frey—l am sorry for that. (Laughter.) I very
much doubt his not having received them from the Tres-
sugivanFdralym.
wuttomapake fruerdththert
inquiries
. these mina:Lr o itihroughout
more as a joke and an annoyance to the learned judge, left
the court laughing.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—Juxa 7.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Winslow.)
IN RE GEORGE NICHOLAR SANDLER.

The bankrupt was described aa late of Grafton-place,
Fitzroy-square, contractor with the Confederate govern.
ment of America for the building and running of iron-
plated postal vessels. His aggregate liabilities are 10,955/.
of which 4,5891. is due to unsecured creditors. The only
assets are a claim on Messrs. W. S. Lindsay and Co., of
Austinfriars, for 2,500/. ; one on Mr. P. Marc, clerk to
Messrs. Lindsay, for 1,000/. ; on Messrs. Stringer for 500/. ;
and on Mr. John Ramsay, late of the Confederate navy,
for 100/. The bankrupt alleges that the claim on Messrs.
Lindsay arises for commission under an arrangement with
them relating to the contract with the Confederate
government.
This was an adjourned sitting for examination and
discharge.
Mr. Linklater appeared for the bankrupt, and said he
believed there was no opposition.
Mr. Lumley, representing the assignees, stated that the
alleged assets were quite imaginary, and the assignees did
not feel disposed personally to incur any expense in the
matter.

The Commissioner—l suppose there will be nothing
coming from the contract with the Confederate govern-
ment. (A laugh.)
. . . . ,

Mr. Liimley-said that nothing would be received from
that source. The bankrupt's scheme with regard to iron-
plated vessels was quite visionary.
His Honour—As there is no opposition, the examination
will be passed and the order of discharge granted.