The Express.
London, England, 1861-02-26 00:00:00

LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 26, 1861.

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

ADMIRALTY, FEL 25. —APPOINTICINTI. --SecoDd
Master H. Hookas, to the Princess Royal. .
Master's Assistant' A. Martin and E. J. T. Beheund, to
the Arropat. as supernumeraries,
FIB. EL —lieutenaat the Hon. G. Fitzelarence, to be
Sag lieutenant to Rear• Admiral it. Smart, K.H.
Mr.it. C. Masai. has been nominated tor naval cadetship.

WOOLWICH, PER. 2s.
The officers and nice comprising the Ist division
of the :trd brigade Royal Artillery this day disembarked
from the steam troopship Meyers at the Royal Arsenal
Pier, and marched from thence to the garrison, preceded
by the two bands of the regiment. The division, which
consists of three batteries, will occupy the quarters vacated
by three batteries of the Ist brigade, which recently left
Woolwich for Gibraltar. The remaining batteries of the
ard brigade now at Plymouth are ordered for Woolwich, to
relieve an equal number of batteries of the lit brigade,
under orders for Gibraltar. The Alegaes, Commander
Henderson, will receive stores at the Royal Arsenal before
leaving Woolwich.

The order for the embarkation from India to New
Zealand of the 64th Foot has beau countermauded, and the
70th, the regiment selected in its stead, is probably now as
its way.
EART MILTILOPOLITAN RIP= VOLVNITEN3 (11311
Tows. HAN=73).—lice Majesty the
aro has been gra.
dewily pleased to accept the services this corps, which
hes Md been entablinheil by members of the Jewish per-
/1%11140D. Although only four weeks have elapsed rime its
organisation, through the indefatigable exertions of Mr. S.
M. Lazarus, the honorary secretary, there are already
nearly 2W enrolled members. The loyalty of the Jews has
never bees questioned, and this novel feature is as additional
proof that in the event of danger to the country they would
be reedy and willing to gn forth in the foremost ranks to
is 4 the foreign invader, It is not intended that this °cep
Amid be sectarian, as any person on the approval ref the
I commanding officer ma join. The uniform or the 11th
Tower Hamlets Volunteers is in accordance with the
government regulations: dark grey, brown accoutrements,
and white plume. The head-quarters is at ZetLnd Hall,
Mansell-street, Wbitechapel, where they drill three times
a week. The members have elected theirofficers, who have
been approved at the War-office, and who in the course of a
few days will be sworn by the Lord Mayor.

SPORTING.

TAITERSALL'B. -MONDAY.

A bur member of subscribers looked in this afternoon ;
but bowmen upon forthcoming events was for a period at •
standstill, in consequence of the Reading settling.
THE LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL Snrrc.wiAp WEN
as usual, first touched upon, for which Franc Picard was Rot
be so much request. 7 to 1 being offend without a nurses,
and at the close 7501. to 1001. was offered in Take. The
Emperor was in groat force, his open* price, 9 to 1, being
eagerly taken, and at a point less be was supported for
mosey ; 12 to 1 to upwards of 1001. was taken about
Jealousy, 16 to 1 garbapt Old Bea Roe and Freshman
Redwing was ohm is deenand at 20 to 1, Brklopoom at 2l
to 1, sad Elko& and Cockatoo found supporters at 1,000
to 30 each.

THE Two THOUSAND Grimlia.-711e principal feature
with reference to this event was the anxiety evinced to
"get oil" Ruadey, who was speedily made first favourite,
at 7to 1, but at the close 6 to 1 was the highest offer
against him. Klarikolf remained firs at kis opeeieg price,
and 9 to 1 was taken to some money about Kettledrum.
Preeeptress was supported at 10 to 1, and Overton at 12 to
1, the latter ban in pest demand. 15 to Ito 501. was
booked about The Knight of the Thistle.
Tax CHRISM Cur.—Not a bet was laid upon this event,
11 to 1 being currently offered on the field.
Tax DellßT.—Tissike was booked at 7 to 2 for 100/.4and
Rig Bee for a "Posy "at2oto 1. Kettledrum was earned,
15 to Itoa mR sum beingbetted against him. Boadadier
°plead at 40 to 1, at which price be found pleaty of M-
oines wbo tired out the layers, 30 to 1 being with die-
@any obteined at the close of the room. :10 to 'I was taken
about The Knight of the Thistle to 50/. Kr. Parr's horse
Kildoean was also asked after, 40 to 1 being taken several
times about him. 1,000 to 20 each was laid against Preeep.
ken, Rusidey, and FOlkildOOP.

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THE CLOSING PRICES.
THE LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
15 to 2 apt Beres do Is Motto's Frame Picard (off)
8 to 1 Mr. D. Briggs's The Emperor (timely)
10 to 1 Mr. Cosi s Auntie (t)
12 to 1 Mr. C. Chop Jealousy (t)
15 to 1 Mr. C. Symoode Freshman (t)
15 to 1 Mr. W. Briseoe's Old Ben Roe (t)
90 to 1 Mr. Gsanoes Redwing (t timely)
25 to 1 Mr. Angell's Bridegroom (5)
13 to 1 Mr. Dowbiggin's Kilooek (5)
2.3 to 1 Mr. Gooderham's Cockatoo (6)
THE TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
6to 1 apt Mr. Merry's Ruseley (off t7to 1)
7to 1 Mr. Henry'. Klarikoff (t)
9 to 1 Cal. Toweler's Kettledrum (t)
10 to 1 Mr. Gratwieke's Preoeptrais (t)
1.2 to 1 Mr. Merrifield's Overton it freely)
15 to 1 Lead Olsogow's Knight of the Thistle (t)
THE CHESTER CUP.
11 to 1 es the field (off)
THE DERBY.
7 to 2 apt Mr. Merry's Dundee (t)
90 to 1 Mr. F. Swindell's Big Ben GI
25 to 1 404 Towoley's Kettledrum (t)
30 to 1 Mr. Disney% Bomhadier (t)
30 to 1 Lard Ologow's Knight of the Thistle (5)
40 to 1 Mr. T. Parr's Ilkleasio (5)
1000 to 20 Mr. Gretwialre's
1000 to 20 Mr. Merry's Enserey°rls
1000 to 90 Mr. Menee Foora (I)