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CITY-, TWO &CLOCK,
This is a strict holiday in the City, all the usual
Places of business beinr, shut.
'resterday afternoon the rates for bills of c.-2-
range
upon the principle continental cities were
eri firm. Paris, 90 days, was negotiated at 25
tk
to ; Amsterdam at 11 19i to 191 ; Ham-
-1341.,„g at 13 7 to 72 ; and Trieste at 12 38 to 42.
_ A'he gold by the steamer Argo has been melted
a_4l4 sent into the Bank of England, and that from
N-elr York by the steamer Baltic has also been sent
44t0 the Bank, being nearly all fine gold.
The following observations upon the financial
tP°ll.°Y of the Government are in this week's num-
ber of the Banker's Circular :
is (1,1.8 far as Mr. Lewit's public character is known, be
yit "'tong adherent to the Free-trade party ; and two
478 since wrote a defence of the commercial policy of
:Peel Government. But there is a wide difference
tureen making choice of a few select facts to snbstau-
km'
Ca a particular line of argument, when it is of little im-
noe whether it may be refuted or not, than
° rit, •
g into practical operation a system of
th",n,eo which involves the whole interests -of the
V.1:11 Empire. This is the task which 'the new
t:'4 °eller of the Exchequer has to perform ; and it is
41;41 the manner in which it is accomplished that the
tr,Nth and duration of Lord Palmerston's Adminis-
D,Zl°,ll will depend. It would be folly to mislead the
f0,,,',1e mind on a question of such vital interest. Money
support of a war must always be the great diffi-
Nty f
every Government, however rich a nation may
but that difficulty becomes materially increased
eteerit? a finance Minister adopts the same rule of pro-
ng is war as in peace.
tet, perhaps, the most remarkable fact is, that
Ir,. Wie of the Ministers seems to have noticed the
towita.tion placed upon taxation by the monetary laws
tpt, in existence. In fact, the whole subject is as
tkzem ignored as if we were permitted to discharge
posses any article we may happen to have in our
Vesaio JO
n. But what is the real state of things at
bt,' Present moment nearly throughout the length and
15teklth of the land ? Go where you may ; talk to whom-
tpo!e You meet—and there is but one reply—there is no
4,11" Y to be had anywhere—everybody has goods, but
(13' (13'buys and therefore nobody sells. Can it be said
at `
these facts are of no importance to a Ministry who
4,eterrnined to make the nation pay 40,006,0001. per
tl?.. or more for the war, by increased taxation,
lit,:us Peoplemay understand the ' moral pressure ?'
may be financiers as blind to these truths as Lord
tor,F,een was ignorant of the commercial and industrial
tk„ibion of the country ; but poverty only remains
6),;' Within certain limits, and when these are broken
the
‘atestnen who ignore
?its existence, who can measure
extent of its reven"
ZPIDEMIOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

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4to- fey?' years ago a society for investigating the
pi 4 IT) nature, causes, prevention, and cure of
)4813:lies—that class of diseases of which cholera,
I,lOs fever, scarlet fever, and influenza are ex-
IP, was eder the name of the
"etaiological Swestablishiety.d under
To accomplish its ends,
80ciety, besides commencing the formation of
'PPropriate library, has mainly adopted two
u'de. Firstly, for inculcating a general know-
of epidemics monthly meetings are held, at
Papers, written by its members or others, are
41 (I discussed, the reports of these meetings being
iLknown through the medical press, and the
0 themselves, under discretionary powers
iu the council, being 'published.
ettl°adly, for investigating specific subjects con- ,
this With epidemics committees are nominated,
1/44,13 besides collecting and collating information
t,kiTY possessed, issue carefully prepared queries
Who are in a position to furnish satisfactory
tt°, and thus acquire new materials for valuable
:Itit'4oBt elaborate report on small-pox and vacci-
'4e4") drawn up by one of these committees,
Was presented to the Government two
to and was printed by order of Par-
-414t, Was very instrumental in promoting the
tinnation Extension Act." During the first year operation of this act there has been an in-
°f•Public vaccination to the extent of 200,000
id the previous average, a degree of sue-
.lleled in the history of such enactments.
trial on vaccination, almost equally vain-
serving as a supplement to the former
wherein the imperfections which still
;he present law are pointed out, has been
'esented by the council of the society to
Int 'of the General Board of Health, and
icrThe--roiii-Pit-iliament, who have ordered
tent also to be printed. The report of a
on the diseases of the lower animals is
to be nearly ready for presentation to

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committee is engaged in collecting in-
.rora all parts of the world relative to

Lttee has undertaken an inquiry into the
of training and employing the able-
\le inmates of the Workhouses as nurses
', so as thus indirectly to diminish the
Ipidemics as well as other diseases in so
~ttedepend on inefficient attendance ; and
e still more important (because striking
I„Qlrectly at the root of the evil) " for
14gating the conditions which develops
1p diseases in the metropolis, with the
inquiring if any, and what changes
;Ileary in the existing laws for promoting
344i0 health," is only in abeyance for want of
''t) Carry out its investigations. These in-
are adduced to illustrate the valuable cha-
If the labours undertaken by the society.
It the difficulties arising from the-want of
ltet, funds, an application was some time since
°Y the president and council to the
Lord of the Treasury for a grant from
4tient to aid in carrying out the
rb of the society. At a time when
141io 41'e such pressing demands upon the
tjli 4 1/11rae it cannot be matter of surprise that
iNiePPlication proved unsuccessful. The objects
Ill'A,-I.e• „ElDeiety are, however,. of so momentous a
tlt Lvr) and the inquiries undertaken by
1 4irebr are so interesting and, important
' Classes of the community, that, if
,iiklzgenerally known, there can be no
k.
• that many persons would be glad to
',. , themselves with it for the purpose of
4 44 investigations with their time, talents,
;,..qtQ etributions. At present the society consists
bit °f medical men, by whom most of the work
44. 'erto been performed, but it already includes
IZl.its ranks several eminent persons of other
0
to 48) and it is understood to be the desire of
I:spiquincil that the membership of the society
OtBa '0 extended to all who feel interested in its
11,,,,°14 re identified as that success assuredly is with
of mankind.

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made on Pharsalus, I shall on principle disregard his
chance, and select Fandango, Redlands, and Vandyke
against- the
.field. The absolute winner will, I antici-
pate, be either

The programme of the Epsom Spring Meeting is
comparatively weak in attraction, and the proceedings
are likely to be marked -by unwonted dullness. Al-
though no decided paucity of sport will be experienced,
and much interest will attach to the leading events ap-
pointed for decision, yet the fields will be numerically
insignificant, and the minor races will scarcely excite
attention or occasion active speculation. The stakes
which closed last night failed to command even a moiety
of their usual nominations, the Selling Stakes obtain-
ing only three entries, and the Trial Stakes two, whilst
the new " feature"—the Balaklava Stakes—has been
equally unfortunate. These circumstances, how-
ever,. forcibly demonstrate the rapidly declining
popularity of " Selling Stakee,"and the speedy end which
is likely to be put to the queer' games invariably
played with them.

Speculation on the Metropolitan has been pursued
with no marked activity, and its range has been limited.
Pharsalus still occupies the position of leading favourite,
albeit the investments on him have within the last day
or two been comparatively few and far between. The
confidence of his party is undiminished, but his success
is scarcely "reduced to a certainty." My knowledge
of Pharsalus's "antecedents " is too scanty and un-
ratisfactory to induce me to entertain an over-weening
fondness for his chance. Pharsalus may be better than
report represents, and quite as goud as his backers
believe, but. I unhesitatingly admit that my
fancy is attracted by other animals, of whose
ability and merit . frequent and ocular proof
has been afforded. " Yorkshire to a man " place
their faith in Fandango, and more willingly rally under
Lord Zetland's colours than the tartan of Lord Eglinton,

That Fandango's title to support is well founded is fully
attested by his performances ; and I deem hid chance as
formidable as any, if not the most formidable of any animal
in the race. The tone of the market with respect to
Corcebus is ominously quiet; even the success of his stable
companions at Doncaster occasioned no " agitation" in
his favour. Still, shrewd judges adhere to their opinion
that the tartan will be borne in triumph to-morrow ;
but, after all, the wish may be father to the thought.
That Corcebus displayed much racing ability towards
the close of the last season is unquestionable ; and
should he go well and sound to the post, I shall expect
to see hint in the first flight of competitors that catches

the judge's eye. -
A well-sustained demonstration was made in favour of
Redlands at Warwick. This horse nearly engrossed all
the betting on this stake. His party have had oppor-
tunities of measuring his chance with a trustworthy
approach to accuracy; and they deem their calculations too
carefully formed to be upset. Redlands is handicapped on
lenient terms, and this circumstance, coupled with the
apparent earnestness of his party, induces me to share
the confidence of his backers.
Vandyke was brought so prominently into notice that
expectations were entertained that he would occupy a
prominent place in the list of quotations ; he has, how-
ever, remained quiet enough in the market. His running
in the sister kingdom was even more than respectable,
and the outlays which have been made on him are en-
tirely justified. If meant, he will be dangerous.
Epaminondas, Scherz, and' Testy were recently tried
at Newmarket, and it is said that Testy won. The run-
ning of Testy at Warwick, however, would indicate
that the seeming result of the trial must be disregarded.
Should Eparninondas go to the post,, I shall be inclined
to entertain some expectations of his chance as an

"outsider." Winkiield, Dr. O'Toole, High Priest,
Paletot, Cossey, Exile of Erin, Vandyke, Pantheon
Matilda, and Imogene, will, doubtless, also be musteredl'
at the post, in addition to those horses mentioned
above. Despite the heavy investments which have been

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