The Express.
London, England, 1868-06-01 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, MONDAY EVENING, ,tVI4'E 1, 1868.

GREENW 1011.

V I.II7•4VNIIAT AMlltilllZlrre AT SLACKWIATH.
On Mr. Maude taking his seat ups. the beach, eleven
respectably-dressed persona were charged with furiously
idea( upoa Blackheath, to the &Eger of the publie, yester-
day (Whit-Suuday). The suns derma was made in am*
case, viz., that the home, from their training, on tuning
the Inures to come to the starting place, became nacos-
trollahle. Fines were imposed in the several eases, or in
deflialtof payment seven days' imprisonment. Two of the
officers of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(Young and 8•11) were placed upon Blackheath during the
day, and Edward Claridge, of Kingistrest, Greenwich, a
donkey driver, was charged by them with cruelty to three
donkeys by boating them with an fish stick. When taken
into custody, the prisoner was very violent.
Mr. Maude said the cruelty to which donkeys were 'ob-
jected was disgraceful, and a Sue of 10e. or 14 days' im-
prisonment wadi imposed.
The prisoutr said he would go to gaoL

WHITSUN MONDAY.

The brilliant weather to-day is greatly in favour
of the stuporous attractions provided for the amusement
of the holiday-makers ; and tltroughost the morning the
London streets presented a minima* stream of cue,
women, and children, all dressed in holiday attire,
proceeding to their chosen places of resort. The
announcements of " special excursiees," " cheap return
tickets," *c., have had the effect of drawing some thou-
sands in the direction of the several railway station•.
Those preferring " a day at the sea-side " were, of course,
early astir ; and the trains leaving the London, Chatham,
and Dover and South Eastern stations were filled with ex.
cursionists destined for Dover, Folkestone, Ramsgate,
Margate, dm., whilst the London, Brighton, and South
Coast conveyed an unusually large number of
visitors to Brighton, Hastings, and other popular
places on that line. Walton-on-the-Naze had also
its fair share of patrons rid the Great Eastern.
Nearer home the low tariff to Gravesend and back by
the Tilbury line offered an unprecedented attraction, nor
was there any falling off in the traffic in the same direction
rid the South-Eastern.The `specials" to Brox bourne and the
Rye House received t'aeir full complement of passengers ;
and judging from the numbers booking at Shoreditch for
Loughton, " the Forest " will exhibit an animated sosne.
Hampton-court, Richmond, and the neighbourhood were
also thronged with visitors. Tho Horse Show has this
year proved an additional attraction. What with the
fineness of the day, and the attractions of " Flickee,
Flockee, end Fleckulem," at the Crystal Palace, it is
likely that the attendance at Sydenham will be above the
average. The river traffic was very great, both up ►nd
down—the Greenwich ►nd Gravesend boats being crowded ;
and the saloon steamen, the Alexandra and Palmerston,
left London-bridge filled with passengers for the Nom.
A great temperance demonstration also took piece to-
day. It had been arranged that the various societies
should meet in Lincoln's-inn-fields, and by eleven o'clock
the northern, southern, and eastern sides of the square were
filled with societies, each one distinguished by its banner,
and nearly every one being attended by its special band.
In addition to these there were life-boat and life-pre-
serving crews in their blue and red jackets ; the
Great Northern Christian Temperance Life-boat
Crew, the National Temperance Life-boat Crew,
and the Kentish-town Life-preserving Crew. The
various societies were placed in position as they ar-
rived from the various quarters of the metropolis by mar-
shals on horseback. The societies afterwards marched to
the grounds of the ith Surrey Rifles, where the great de-
monstration of the day was appointed to come off, the
programme including openair ineetiop, musical, and other
entertainments.

THE METROPOLITAN HORSE SHOW.

FIRST PUBLIC DAY.

The shut• opened to the public at 10 o'clock
this morning, and it soon became evident from the num-
ber of persons who entered the building at that early hour
that the assembly will, as the day advances, be an enormous
one in point of numbers.
In accordance with the official programme issued at the
close ofthe judging on Saturday evening it was arranged
that the judging should commence with class 9- -Park
Racks and Ladies' Horses, in which the Prince of Wales's
two Arabs, Kaplan and Rupee, compete with Prince
Orloff's b►y Golden Arab, Le Vent, and others of the
same breed. Au alteration, however, took place
in the arrangements, and the judging commenced
with class B—Hones in harness. With regard
to the Arabs, although the Prince's specimens are
beautiful creatures, Kaplan being an elegant grey, and
Rupee a white mare, still the noble proportions of the
Russian count's thoroughbred completely threw them into
the shade. A better judgment, however, will be formed
of their value when they enter the ring and are seen in
action.

The judges did not enter the arena till nearly 11 o'clock.
They were accompanied by Mr. John Clayden, chairman,
and Mr. R. Leeds, one of the directors, with Mr. Sidney,
secretary and manager ; and the Count De ?dortemert and
Count de Mornay, the representatives of the French
Emperor, were also present. These harness horses were,
generally speaking, very excellent specimens, and many
of them received great applause as they trotted
round the ring. At the conclusion, when the awards were
made, an amusing incident took place. A young
gentleman who drove a cheanut was tendered the green
riband of commendation, which he indignantly re-
fused, and amidst the cheers of the people drove
round the arena again to show what his animal could do.
Class 12 was next judged and the prizes awarded ;
and next followed class t containing the Arabi, and a
more beautiful sight of the kind can scarcely be imagined.
The action of some of the animals was truly splendid. The
Prince's were each ridden by a smart, neatly-dressedlgroom ,•
whilst Count Orioff's Le Vent was ridden by a professional
lady equestrian. There were 34 specimens in this class,
and several lady riders; and the extreme care and minuteness
with which the judges did their work, and the evenness of
thecompetitionrendered it extremely doubtful upon which
specimens their choice would fall. It may be mentioned
that Professor Simmonds, of the Royal Veterinary College.
was in the ring, and no doubt aided the judges in arriving
at a conclusion as to points of excellence. The follow-
ing were the awards made in the harness daises:

t'lass 8. —Harness horses cot exceeding 15) hands high.
—For the horses of the beat shape with perk action, ex-
hibited in single harness, with suitable murisges. lit
prize, 15/.. No. 216, Charles M. Baker, Esq., Clapham.
common Romulus, grey cob, 14 hands 2 inches high, 5
years ; bred by Mr. Harvey, a weight-carrying park
hack and harneu horse, veterinary certificate (also in
Class 7, No. 187), price, with Remus, N 0.171, four hundred
itinaas the pair. 2nd prize, 10/., No. 215, W. C. Clift,
~ Upper Tooting, Nellie, bay mare, 14 hands 1 inch
high as
9 years, a perk hack and lady's horse and quiet in
harness ; price 120 eas, veterinary certificate. (Also
in Class 10, No. [s).guin
Class 12.—Pouies, not exceeding 13 hands high, in
single harness.—lst prize, 12/., No. 321, Mr. Joseph Gil.
map, jun., 148, Lancaster-street Birmingham, Multum in
Parvo, dark brown, 13 hands high, 6 years, by Tom Thumb,
bred by Mr. Wilkinson, Shrewsbury. 2nd prize, Si., No.
332, Hem Ballard, Esq.. Norwich, Jacob, black, 12 hands
2 inches high, 8 years, good single and double harness
pony. 3rd prize, 5/., No. 330, Mr. John Hutton, Clarence
Hotel, Jeffries-road, Clapham, Black Prince, black gelding,
13 hands high, 7 years, price 120 guineas.

A MAN SHOT BY A SOLDIER AT HULL—During
the Fenian excitement a detachment of the 17th Brigade
of the Royal Artillery was sent down by the govern-
ment to protect Paull Battery. Last week they re-
ceived orders to proceed to Gravesend, and the troops
arrived iu Hull about 10 o'clock in the morning., and
commenced to embark for Gravesend. A private,
named William Heaton, No. 2 Battery, was, with others,
ordered to guard the luggage. A barge number of persons
were attracted to the spot, and were very curious about
the carbine which the soldiers carried. Heaton was very
much importuned by a clerk named Hudson to show him
the principle of the gun, having first been told that it was
on the Snider principle. Heaton exhibited the weapon, and
showed how it was loaded and unloaded. This did not satisfy
Hudson, who asked him many timer to put • cartridge
in the carbine. Heaton said that if he were to do so he
should get into trouble. However Ruder ultimately
overcame his scruples, and the soldier put a cartridge in
the breech. Instead of placing the trigger at half-cock he
put it at full-cock, and by acme means the trigger snapped
upon the nipple and the gun, of course, went off. The
shot first struck the ground, but, rebounding, entered
Hudson's abdomen. The spectators were horrified
at the catastrophe. Heaton was at once placed
under arrest, and. the wounded man was conveyed to the
infirmary, where he remained up to last evening in a
dangerous state. Heaton was taken before the magistriite,
but after hearing the evidence his worship rid he could
not justifiably detain him, and at once discharged the
secured. The magistrate pointed out the folly of soldiers
gratifyinjE the curiosity on the one band, and of civilians
importuning them to do that which they ought not to do
on the other.

ATTEMPT AT DICRDIR AND THREATENED SUICIDE
AT SCARBOROUGH.—On Saturday forenoon an attempt was
made on the life of Mr. W. S. Constantine, a tradesman
residing. in Thomas-street, Scarborough, Mr. Constan-
tine's premises adjoin those of his landlord, Mr.
T. Lee. For some time past, Mr. Lee has been
greatly troubled in consequence of Constantine's fail-
ing to pay the rent, and sharp words have at times
passed between the two men on this subject. A short
time ago during one of these altercations, Lre threatened
to stab Constantine with a knife: and he was afterwards
beard to say " I'll be the death of him," On Saturday
morning, Lee went out of Lis own shop into Constantine's.
and again demanded his rent. Constantine said he really
oouldnotpay it just then, but that he would &Bence as ever he
could. Observing Lee to be fumbling about his breast
pocket, Constantine feared some foul play, and at once
passed out of his shop into a side room. Just as he shut
the door, the upper half of which is glass, Lee raised a
pistol and fired through one of the squares. Constantine
was hit in the right side, the ball glancing along one
of his ribs, and lodging under the arm. Lee at once
went into his own house and presented the pistol at his
own head, intending to do for himself as he bad done
for Constantine. The servant girl of the house knocked
the pistol away, and it was found by the police to be a
double-barrelled pistol, one barrel empty and the other
loaded. On being apprehended, Lee said he was sorry to
bear that Constantine was not dead, as he meant killing
Lim. Constantine is in a precarious condition, and the
examination of the prisoner is deferred for some days, to
await the result.

Gazxr Nownnuur Hoterm, Cmanovuit-zoAD,
N.—Number of patient' for the week ending Ilsy :AI,
1,124, of which 33d were new omen

LATEST SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

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lar TILSOWIL)

WEST DRAYTON MEETING.-(THIS DAY.)

COLNE HANDICAP. One mile.
Muezzin, King of Spades, Romney, Rally, Lady Mar-
garet, and Lady Gleneora are here.

SRLLING STAY&S. Five forbear..
Lump Sugar, Katiaka, Thermometer, Chantiily, Caro.
line, Henry 1., Inuendo, and Lueitide are here.

IVES PLATE. Five furlongs.
Hopleaf, Harlington, Chateau Margaux, Xing of
Spades, Sir Joseph, Tina, Precocious, Gaiety, Diamond,
Sogantick, Aurora, Henry 1., and Lady blaigeret are
here.

NON•PROFESSIONAL WELTER CUP. One mile aid a
quarter.
Vigilant, Liz ail, Pilvenatey„ Hatiiagton, General
Sherman, Helium, Wedding Peal, Venomous, and Hen-
rietta are here.

SELLING HURDLE RACE PLATE. One mile.
Peignoir. Wild Dove, Maerigoatha, Henry 1., Ada,
Under the Cloud, and Dr. Wilson are here.
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. One mile and a half.
Isabella, Clarina, Summaiime, Little Peevish King of
Spades, ilsesgwaths, Delium, and Under the Cloud are
here.

CRICKET.-(THIS DAY.)

LORD'S GROUND.
N.C.C. AND GROUND V. ENGLAND.

This morning, as per amnia:lenstolu on Whit-
Monday at Lord's, one of the great contests of the erases
was commenced at a quarter•peat 12. Willalter basis g
woo the toes for Ragland, elected, as smatter of course,
to take first innings, and sent in Jupp said Sumatra as
the first pair of bat;wolan. The bowlers were Wootton
and Grundy. Fawners made a good three to leg off
Wootton, and an on drive for 2 off Grundy, when the
latter bowled bis off stump, letting in Pooley. Jopp
off Wootton', first ball made a splendid drive to long off
for U. Jupp soon after had to vacate, being very finely
bowled by Wootton. Ile was auooeeded by Mr. filbert
:,race, who began with an off drive for 2. The score was
as under when ourile,patch left at 1 o'clock :

?NG!. 61, —Mit Inn*,lL
Sumner,. b Grundy
• Jupp, b Wootton
t•ooky, not out
Kr. OMNI t Grace, Lot ant

Total 3O

MONEY MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

ONE O'CLOCK.

Whit-Monday being one of the days fixed by
the Stock Exchange Committee for keeping
holiday in that establishment, no transactions
have taken place this morning in public securities.
In most other departments of business a holiday
influence is likewise apparent.
In the discount market the demand is quiet,
and the rates continue steady, at 14 to l per
cent., with a plentiful supply of money.
With regard to the New Granada Debt, Messrs.
Baring Brothers and Co. announce that they have
received on account of the dividends 4001. from
the Custom-house of Cartagena.
The Australasian has arrived from New York
with 195,0001. in specie, and the Cimbria with
67,0001. The Sobraon, from Sydney, has also
brought 26,000!.

The failure is announced of Messrs. John and
William Sanders, builders, of the Gray's-inn.road,
with liabilities estimated at upwards of 20,0001.
The liquidation is expected to prove unfavo
A considerable loss is understood to have been
made upon some building speculations at Tedding-
ton. The books have en placed in the hands
of Messrs. Payne, Kendrick, and Brown, the
accountants.

During the month of May the sum of 246,8361.
has been paid into the Bank of England to the
credit of the Secretary of State for India in Council
on account of the capital of the Delhi Railway.
The transfer books of the Ocean Marine Insurance
Company will be closed from the 20th June to the
Ist July, and the payment of five shillings per
share, by way of interest, will be made on the Ist
July.
The directors of the Great Northern Railway
Company have issued a circular inviting tenders, to
be lodged by the 9th of June, for 71,880/. of Five
per Cent. Permanent Preference Stock.
Formal notice is given that a petition for con-
firming the resolution reducing the capital of
the International Financial Society (Limited), from
3,000,0001. to 1,500,0001. was on the 20th instant
" presented to the Master of the Rolls, and is now
pending, and that the list of creditors of the com-
pany is to be made out as for the 30th day of June,
1868."

A general court of the Royal Exchange Assu-
rance Corporation is called for the 17th of June,
to consider of a dividend, and will be made special
to consider a proposed alteration in the nth by e-
law " with reference to underwriting."
A general meeting of the Paraguassu Steam
Tramroad Company (Limited) is called for the 23rd
of June, " when the business of the ordinary ge-
neral meeting will be proceeded with, whatever
may be the number of shareholders present, a quo-
rum not having been obtained at the former
meeting."
. . . _

The principal continental grain markets on Friday
were calm, and though quotations were again lower
the decline was less than that of last week. Insorne
markets the fall was considered to have been
carried too far, and there had been a slight re-
action. At Marseilles buyers were guided by the
Paris market, so that offers predominated, but no
business was done and at Havre some of the
sellers had withdrawn. The principal German
markets had fall enconsiderably, and there was almost
a complete cessation of business in grain from the
stoppage of the foreign demand. Advice& from the
Mediterranean shores of France speak favourably
of the appearance of the vines, and also of the
potato crop.