The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-19 00:00:00

TIIAMES.

IMPUDENT ROBBERY BY A WORKMAN. Charles
lg 'earthy, an Irishman, was brought before Mr. Woolych,
charged with stealing two dozen silver-plated terrets, valued
at £3 65., the property of Mr. Charles Fillingham, a saddler
and harnessmaker in the Whitechapel-road.
Theunsuccessful with his work-
men.
convicted, and sentenced to
several have prosecutor ha s
been been
tried,
very
various periods of imprisonment for robbing him. In
February last two of Mr. Fillingham's men were committed
from this court for stealing a large quantity of valuable
property belonging to Mr. Fillingham, who is known in the
trade to be one of the best and most generous of masters.
Yesterday afternoon a girl named Frances Ann Steele, in
the service of Mr. Fillingham, saw the prisoner creep into
the warehouse at the back of the shop where he bad
no right to be, and remove two parcels of terrets from a
shelf. Each parcel contained one dozen of terrets. The
girl informed her master of what she had seen, and he went
in search of the prisoner, who was about to leave the pre-
mises with the property in his possession. Mr, Fillingham
intercepted him, and he ran back into the warehouse, and
thence into an underground cellar. Mr. Fillingham heard
something fall and make "a clinking noise." He went
into the cellar, which the prisoner was leaving, and found
there a bundle fastened very roughly with a thong. It
contained two parcels of silver plated terrets.
In answer to Mr. Woolrych, the prosecutor said that
no goods for sale or any other new goods manufactured
in his trade were ever deposited in his cellar. He
was certain the brown paper packages of terrets were
on a shelf in the warehouse a few minutes before the pri-
soner entered it. The piece of white thong had been taken
from an upper floor. The prisoner had been in his employ
eleven and a-half years, and received regular wages of 225.
every week. He lent the prisoner £2 a fortnight ago be-
cause he wanted money to purchase some necessaries for a
sick child.
The prisoner set up a curious defence. A child of his
was lying dead. He wanted money to pay the expenses of
the funeral, and he took the two bundles of terrets, with the
intention of pawning them and redeeming them again as
soon as possible.
Mr. Woolrych said he could Rot believe the defence set
up. Tho prisoner was employed by a respectable trades-
man, in receipt of regular wages, and had committed a
serious robbery involving a gross breach of confidence. The
defence that the prisoner had Forte misfortune, that his
child was lying dead, and that he was labouring under
great anxiety, could not be admitted as an excuse or pallia-
tion of crime. Every man was labouring under some
anxiety, and all had to struggle in the world. He com-
mitted the prisoner for trial.

Foreign Mail. Packet List.

MAILS DUE.

Auslralia and Mauritius, via Southampton .. June 18.
July 13.
Brazil and Cape Verde, by British packet. July 5.
via lqa:sieailles
Marseilles June 27.
Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and
,St. Helena June 29.
China, Penang, and Singapore, via bouthautpton June 18.
Falkland Islands ......... June —,
Gibraltar, via Southampton .. I. ~: ...... June 18.
India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, Nit!, .t-outhampton J une 18,
via Marseilles... , June 27.
India (Bombay), via Southampton June 25.
via Marseilles June 20.
Portugal.... ............... , June 29.
Malta, Egypt, and Aden, via Southampton Juno 20,
via Marseilles July 10.

.. June 24
Newfoundland.

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29
41.3\r-itifsl ......... ..
******* **** Brit. packet Tune 24.
.June
Chili, Peru,
by 1.3 •S. packet • • • •
(i)jp.r,sir.teanand
by Canadian raticket,June 19,
‘I7.C. ef Africa, Madeira, and Tenerife Tilly 10
July 2.
Mexico ..All parts ..................................... a
Ins
California, and Brittzli. Columbia. ........... June 29

Another of those dreadful accidents so frequent
on the stage occurred last week at the summer theatre of
Bromberg (Polish Prussia), where a young actress, Madlle.
Berguith, had her dress sot on tire by the footlights, and
was WO severely burnt that little hope is entertained of her

recovery

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

STOCKBRIDGE RACES.-THURSDAY.

These races are held on the same ground as that on which
the Bibury Club hold their meeting, consequently no com-
ments are required at our hands regarding the arrange-
ments in the stands and enclosures. The weather, if pos-
sible, was more brilliant and enjoyable than the preceding
day, but the racing could hardly be said to be so good.
The first race of the day was the Biennial Stakes, for which
Gladstone, on account of his beating King of the Vale at
Ascot, was installed first favourite, but he was beaten very
Easily, not being able to be even one of the first three. The
race was won cleverly by Lord Strathmore's horse Sea
King. The Stand Plate produced seven horses to compete
for it, and Confidence wa,s made the favourite at the com-
mencement of the betting. lint an enormous quantity of
money being got upon Buck he became first favourite,
Confidence retiring to 4to 1. The race was won rather
cleverly by Confidence, Southport being second. The fa-
vourite did not obtain a very good start. For the Stock-
bridge Cup even money was laid on King of Diamonds,
and he thoroughly justified the odds placed in him by win-
ning in a canter. Tho Beaufort Handicap was a match
between Balhain and Kingswood, resulting in the clever
victory of the former. The Selling Sweepstakes was won
by Indolence, who was put up to auction after the race,
and was bought in for 130 guineas. Captain Little riding,
Libellous was made the favourite for the Andover Stakes,
but Mr. Thompson on Rubicon passed the winning-post
first very easily. Ten horses came to the starting-post for
the Mottisfont Stakes, the result being in favour of Dur-
ham. Full details will be found below.
Second Year of the Fourth Stockbridge Biennial Stakes of
10 sovs each, with 100 added, for 3.yr-olds ; colts, Bst

101 b, and fillies, Bst 51b. Winners extra. A mile and a

half. 45 subs.
Lord Strathmore's Sea King, (31b), Bst 71b ..(Aldcroft) 1
Mr, E. Brayley's Golden Dust, Bst (Cowley) 2
Mr. T. pair's Blondin, Bst 101 b (C. Marlow) 3
Mr. Merry's Gladstone, Bst 101 b (11. Edwards) 4
- _

Voluptas, Tademus, Knave of Trumps, and Laurel also
ran.

Betting-5 to 4 agst Gladstone, 4to 1 agst Sea King, 5

to 1 agst Blondin, and 10 to 1 agst any other.
Tademus made'play, followed by Gladstone, Golden Dust,
and Voluptas, Sea King and Laurel being the last two, but
after running a few strides Sea King rushed past his horses
and came on with a clear lead, Voluptas going on second,
with Tademus next, Gladstone at the same time dropping
into the rear. Descending the hill, Sea King considerably
increased his lead, but as they passed the miie post the lot
closed up, and ran in company to the bushes. Here Blondin
took the third place, and on reaching the dip fademus was
beaten; the favourite at the same time joined the front
next the rails, the four running in a line to the enclosure,
where Gladstone was disposed of, leaving the issue with the
three, Sea King, who held his advantage to the end, win-
ning cleverly by a length; a similar distance between the
second and third, two lengths separating the third and
fourth. Tademus was fifth, and Voluptas last.

the Stand Plate (Handicap) of 50 sovs for 3-yr-olds and
upwards.

Lord Westmoreland's Confidence, 5 yrs, Bst 9lb
(J. Goater) 1
Mr. Beauclerk's Southport, 5 yrs, Bst 71b (Custance) 2
Mr. W. Nelson's Peahen, 4 yrs, Bst llb
Vision, Nathalie, Buck, and Demon also ran.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Buck, 4to 1 (at first 5 tot) agst Con-
fidence, 5 to 1 agst Nathalie, and G to 1 agst Southport.
Immediately the flag was lowered Confidence jumped
away with a decided lead, followed by Southport and
Peahen on tho far side, the favourite at the same moment
rearing up, nearly unhorsed his rider, and was left in the
rear. At the distance Confidence recovered his lead, and
won very easily by a length; half a length between the
second and third, Nathalie was fourth, Buck fifth, and
Demon last.

The Stockbridge Cup, ♦alue 200 soya, by subscription of
10 says each, for 2-yr-olds and upwards; weight for age.
Winners extra, with maiden allowances. The owner of
the second horsy to save his stake. The new mile. 27
subs.
Baron Rothschild's King of Diamonds, 6 yrs, Oat 41b
(inc 31b extra)
Count F. de Lagrange's Vivid, 3 yrs, Bst 91b (inc 51b ex)
(Hunter) 2
Mr. J. Day's Father O'Leary, 3 yrs, 7st 12Ib (Salter) 3
The following also ran :—Glenochty colt, Old Fuller,
The Count, and Cerintha.
Betting—Even on King of Diamonds, 5 to 1 agst Vivid,
7 to 1 agst Cerintha, and 10 to 1 agst Old Fuller.
At the second attempt the flag was lowered, when the
favourite jumped away with a clear lead, with Glenochty
colt going on second, Vivid third, with Cerintha lying wide
on the right to the bushes hill, when W. Day's colt dropped
back, and Vivid took his place, but without a chance of
reaching the King, who cantered home the winner by half
a dozen lengths, Father O'Leary, who passed Cerintha on
the post, was a bad third, the others were pulled up, and
trotted in at wide intervals.

The Beaufort Handicap of 25 SOTS each, 15 ft, and 5 only if
declared, with 200 SOTS added. Two miles. 40 subs, 33
of whom pay 5 sous each. The highest weight accepting
_ _

being Bst. 71b, it has been raised to Bst 121 b, and the others

remaining in proportion.
Mr. J. Morris's Balham, 5 yrs, 7st 71b (Judd) 1
Mr, W. Day's Kingwood, 3 yrs, 6st 51b ....(S. Adams) 2

Betting-4 to lon Balham, who made all the running,
and after the semblance of a race won by a length.

Sweepstakes of 5 sous each, with 25 added, for 2-yr-olds
and upwards. _ Weights for age, with selling allowances.

T.Y.C. 7 subs.
Mr. Morris's Indolence, 3 yrs, 7st 31b, £3O (Judd) 1
Mr. R. Ten Broeck's Curie, 3 yrs, 7st 31b, £3O (Murfet) 2
Mr. John Day's Eudora, 2 yrs, sst 71b, £3O (S. Riordan) 3
Mr. Y. King's Pony, 3 yrs, 7st 61b, £3O (Deacon) 4
Mr. Sargent's Newfoundland, 3 yrs, 7st 61b, £3O
(Dowling) 5

Betting-5 to 2 agst Newfoundland, 7to 2 agst Indo-
lence, 4 to 1 agst Pony, 6 to 1 agst Eudora.
Pony cut out the work, followed by Eudora and Indo-
lence to the entrance into the straight, when the latter
took the second place, and on reaching the distance took a
clear lead, and won very cleverly by a length ; Eudora,who
came in the last few strides with a rush, was beaten by a
neck for second. Pony finished a bad fourth; Newfound-
land, who cut it very early, was beaten off. The winner
was bought in for 130 guineas.
The Andover Stakes of 5 sous each, with 100 added. Gen-
tlemen riders. Old mile. 6 subs.

Mr. Thellusson's Rubicon, 5 yrs, lOst 131 b (Mr. G. S.
Thompson) 1
Mr, Cherry's Disappointment, 4 yrs, lOst 121 b (0 wnei) 2
Mr. G. Angell's Reindeer,s yrs,lost 131 b (Mr.Wombwell) 3
Mr. W. Bevill's Croydon, 4 yrs, 9st 131 b (Owner) 4
Mr. Hodgman's Libellous, 6 yrs, 12st (Capt. Little) 5
Betting-5 to 4on Libellous, 9to 4 agst Rubicon, and
100 to 15 agst another.
Rubicon, with the best of the start, made the running,
followed by Reindeer, Disappointment, and the favourite
to the distance, where Libellous gave way, leaving the
leaders to finish the race home, Rubicon, who was never
extended, winning by three lengths ; a bad third, the others
pulled up and trotted past the post.
The Mottisfont Stakes of 15 soya each, 10 ft, with 100

added, for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b, and fillies, Bst 71b.
Winners extra. T.Y.C. 31 subs.
Lord Uxbridge's Durham, Bst 101 b (J. Goater) 1
Lord Stamford's Leicester, Bst 101 b
Mr. R. Sutton's Vacuna, Bst 71b (Custance) t
Mr. Orme's Mary Copp colt, Bst 101 b
The following also ran :—Hersey filly, Ackwortn, Glen-
dusk, Alvediston's dam colt, Brother Jonathan, and
Evelina. _ _

Betting-5 to 2 agst Vacuna, 9to 2 (at first 3to 1) agst
Durham, sto 1 agst Leicester, 6 to 1 agst Ackworth, and
10 to 1 agst Mary Copp colt.
Durham,with a slight lead, made play fora short distance,
when ho was pulled back, and Ackworth came on in ad-
vance, Vacuna lying in the centre of the course going on
third, with Leicester, the Hersey filly, the Mary Copp colt,
and Brother Jonathan in close attendance to the turn for
the Bush -hill, where the latter bolted, and was at once out
of the race. As they came up the hill Ackworth was joined
by Vacuna, Leicester, Durham, and Mr. Orme's colt, the
lot entering the dip in close company, but shortly after Ack-
worth was observed in difficulties, and as they entered the
rails he disappeared from the front. His place in a few
strides after was taken by Durham, who, with Leicester on
his whip hand and Vacuna on the left, came on together to
the stand, whera they were joined by the Mary Copp colt ;
the four finishing e fine race home, Durham winning at
last rather cleverly by three parts of a length from Leicester
and Vaeuna, who finii3hed with a dead heat for second, two
lengths separating the? Mary Copp colt from the pair ;
the Hersey filly was fifth close up, Ackworth sixth, and
Glendusk next ; the last two were the Vedette colt and
Evelina.

LATEST BETTING.
NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.
6to 1 agst Polynesia:(taken)
7to 1 agat Caller Ou (taken)
10 to 1 agst Brighton (taken)
10 to 1 agst Carbineer (taken)
100 to 8 agat Doefoot (taken and offered)
100 to 6 agst Adventurer (taken and offered)

GOODWOOD STARES.
10 to 1 agst Blondin (taken)
100 to 8 agst Knutsfold (taken)
100 to 6 agst Anfield (taken freely)
100 to 5 agst Loiterer (taken)
100 to 12 agst Evenhand and Myrtle, coupled (taken,

ST. LEGER.
4to 1 agseThe Ranger (offered—take 9to 2 freely:
7to 1 agst Lord Clifden (taken)
Sto 1 agst Queen Bertha (taken)
100 to 7 agst Onesander (taken)
20 to 1 agst Pratique (taken)

THE PERHY.
10 to 1 agst Scottish Chief (taken)
"5 to 1 agst Ackworth (taken and offered)
33 to 1 agst King George (taken)
33 to 1 agst Gownsman(taken)
40 to 1 agst Knight of Snowden (taken)
40 to 1 agst Birch Broom (taken)
40 to 1 agst Holly Fox ('aken)
50 to 1 agst The Doctor (taken)
100 to 1 aget Coast Guard (taken)
100 to 1 agst Mary Copp colt (taken)

Marigold was struck out on Wduesdtty of the Northam

berland Plate ; and Sea Nymph, who was left in by mistake
out of the Goodwood Stakes at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Fitzavon was struck out of the Abingdon and Hunger..
ford Handicaps immediately after the publication of the
weights on Thursday.

BEVERLEY, HULL, AND EAST RIDING RACES,

THURSDAY.

The Stand Stakes of 5 sous each, with 25 added; weigh

for age, with selling allowances. Kingston Course.
Mr. Cunningham's Patrick, 4 yrs, Bst 11lb
(Withington) w.o.
The Hull Stakes of 5 soya each, with 50 added, for 2 and

3-yr-olds. Winners extra. Kingston Course, 8 subs.
Mr. J. Osborne's The Little Stag, 2 yrs, 7st 21b
(Whiteley) 1
Mr. Johnson's TarletDn, 2 yrs, Gat 131 b (Marson) 2
Mr. I'Anson's Little Hannah filly, 2 yrs, Gst 91b
(Robinson) 3
Mr. Masterman's Shuffle'', 2 yrs, Get 121 b.... (G. Noble) 4
Mr. I'Anson's Bonny Bell, 3 yrs, Bst 91b.. (Withington) b
Mr. Reynard's The Sapper, 2 yrs, 6st 121 b ....(A.rnott)
Mr. J. Marome's Cardinal, 2 yrs, Gat 121 b
Betting-6 to 5 agat Tarlatalie, sto 2 agst Little Stag, 8
to 1 agat any other.
Won by a length and a half; bad third.

The Scurry Stakes (Handicap) of 3 sovs each, with 20
added, T.Y.C.

Mr, Gilby's Jackal, 4 yrs, Sst (Snowden) 1
Mr. T. Bancroft's Cronstadt, 5 yrs, 7st 71b (car. 7st 101 b)
(Challoner) 2
Mr. Shaw's Lady Bird, 5 yrs, Bst . (Garry) 3
The following also ran :—Rarey, Count Cavour, Recluse,
bay mare, General Bixio, Ht.wise m, Cannon Ball, Tra-
vestie colt, and Durando.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Jackal, 7to 2 agst Recluse, Bto 1
each agst General Bixio and Cannon Ball.
Won by a length ; a head between second and third.
The Holdemess Hunt Stakes of 3 soya each, with 25 sous
added; weight for age; winners extra. Two miles. 21
subs.
Mr. W. Hedley's Hetman, 6 yrs, list 121 b (Kr. Gurnard) 1
Mr. Shaw's Ripley, 3 yrs, lOst 81b.... (Mr. R. PAnson) 2
Mr. W. J. Simpson's Rarey, aged, Ilst 111 b
(Mr. J. Hopper) 3

The folloviing• also ran : —Endor Witch, Miss Taft,
Adelphi, Confidence, Wee Nell, Doctor Bowe, Comet, and
Bolingbroke.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Wee Nell, 4to 1 agst Miss Taft, 6
to 1 agst Hetman, 8 to 1 agst Adelphi, and 10 to 1 agst
Ripley.
Won by a head ; three lengths between second and third;
Wee Nell a good fourth.

The East Riding Handicap of 3 sovs each, with 40 added;
winners extra. One mile and a quarter. 14 subs.
Mr. I'. Masterman's Honest John, 3 yrs, 7st (in. 71b ex.)
(Noble) 1
Mr. J. Osborne's Flytrap, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (in. 7lb extra)
(Whiteley) 2
Betting-7 to 4on Flytrap.

Won by a length.
The Westwood Cup (Handicap) of 50 sovs, for 3-yr-olds
and upwards ; winners extra. One mile and a half. 9

subs.
Mr. C. Peck's Venison, 3 yrs, Est 121 b (G, Noble) 1
Mr. B. Carter's Slingsby, 6 yrs, 7st 51b .. (T. Harrison) 0
Mr, C. Peck's Pembroke, 4 yrs, Bst 51b ..(E. Harrison) 0
Betting-5 to 4on Venison, who won in a canter.
Slingsby broke his leg before reaching the post, and Pem-
broke broke down. .

The races were delayed considerable over the appointed
hour for tlae commencement, the secretary refusing to allow
the horses to start until ho gave orders to start, although
they were ready.

RACING FIXTURES FOR 1863.
.km 4.

Stockbridge lB
Chelmsford 23
Newcastle-on-Tyne 23

Worcester Summer 2
Newmarket July 7
Liverpool .. 13
Abingdon 14
Hungerford 16
Pontefract 16
Stamford le

_
Brightcn
Brighton Club 3
Lewes
Wolverhampton ll
Reading
Wenlock ..
SEPTE

Ipswich 26
Carlisle 3O

Winchester 2l
Nottingham 21
Southampton.. 21
Cambridge
linutsford 23
Hartlepool
Gocdwood 22

Devon and Exeter 1
Derby Summer
Weymouth
Kings Lynn 3
Warwick ..
Leicester lO
Doncaster

1 Ysik August lB
Plymouth 2O
Egham 26
1 Stockton 25
Oxford
Lichfield . . 3l
:MEER.
-

Wordsley zl
Brecon 2l
Richmond 22
Monmouth 24
Manchester Autumn 25
Newmarket Ist Oct. 29
Edinburgh, &o. Club 30

AQUATICS.

COOPER AND EVERSON FOR £2OO.

The match between these men came off yesterday after-
noon, the distance being the usual one, viz., from Putney to
Mortlake. Cooper won the toss, and of course chose the
Middlesex side. The preliminaries having been arranged,
the start was effected at 25 minutes past three. Cooper,
after the first few strokes, had a decided advantage, and
before passing Finche's had obtained a clear lead. The race
was Tirtually over at this point, for Cooper had it all to
himself, and he rowed in a winner easily ; in fact, he won
the match just as he pleased. The distance was rowed in
24 minutes.
Odds at starting, 5 to 2 on Cooper.

An accident took place during the rowing of the match,
which nearly terminated fatally to two gentlemen and
a lady. It appears that they had hired a small
boat to accompany the race, when, from the
usual recklessness of the steamers, the boat got
jammed in betwixt two of them. The greatest excitement
was caused on board, as it was thought that the whole
party must have met a watery grave. Happily
it was found when the steamboats were separated, that only
one of the party had been capsized into the river. The life
buoys were immediately lowered, and the unfortunate
gentleman was dragged on board little the worse for his
immersion.

MARKETS—This Day.

MARK LANE.

The supply of English wheat on sale here to-day was
very moderate. A few parcels were taken for export by
French buyers, and the trade ruled firm at the full prices of
Monday last.
The show of samples of foreign wheat was large. Ame-
rican wheats, which were inquired for by French buyers,
were held at extreme rates, Other descriptions fully sup-
ported Monday's currency, and a good retail business was
transacted.
Floating cargoes of grain moved off steadily, at full qno-

tations.
The supply of barley, both English and foreign, was very
small, and the trade ruled firm at very full prices.
Malt commanded but little attention, at late rates.
The supply of oats was very large, and the trade ruled
heavy, at a reduction in prices of 6d per quarter.
Beans and peas, the supplies of which were small, com -
mended fully the prices of Monday.
Most kinds of flour were in fair request, at full cur-
rencies. Barrels were in limited demand for export to
France.

ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flom.
English 810 I 1 2,260 370 ; 410
Irish. -
Foreign 10,270 I 50,210 I 250 ski
16,270 brie.

NEW GATE AND LEADENHALL.
Somewhat increased supplies of meat are on sale, and the
trade rules heavy on rather easier terms.
Per 81b. by the carcase.
su s d
inferior beef .. 2 10 3 2
Nliddling do. 3 4 3 6
Prime largo do. 3 8 3 10
Do. small do. .. 4 0 4 2
Large pork .... 3 2 4 2
Inferior mutton. 3 • 4 3 8

sclad
Middling mutton 3 10 4 4
Prime do .. 4 6 4 S
Vaal . 3 8 4 6
Small pork .. 4 4 430
Lamb

BOROUGH HOP.
We have to report a slow trade for all kinds of hops. The
demand is in a great measure confined to goad and fine
parcels, which fairly support last week's currency. The
supply of foreign hops on sale is seasonably large. Advices
from the plantations state that considerable progress has
been made during the week, and that the prospects are very
favourable.

COLONIAL.
pperri clebs.
dullote 13d. per
aroTuEnAal—teTrehde. markete 0 hasin
°rite
InCaonigedouvi e
srqya
SUGAR.—A fair amount of business nas beene done in
West India about former prices; ether
generally exhibited a slight decline. In the refined market
there has been little alteration, good common lump beingo.
quoted 475. per cwt.
CoFPEE.-- For colonial descriptions there has hNaastibveeecneyonlolny
have demanded enhanced prices
a limited inquiry, and both Plantation
tublelevnanluoes.
businessare R aj
tc RICE
a. _lmportersih lowerconsequence g u°htaa
vt
has
of
public sales of impor-
tance, f
SAT
plEnTdiri
taz have—Tb realiseder e
have
and in the private market
British refined is quoted 39a 6 quotations are unaltered.
d to 40s 6d per cwt.
TALLOW—Th
a market has shown
anima-
tion, and quotations are rather more
spot being marked 42 8 well maintained, P.Y.C. on the
4bs 6d per cwt. 6d, and last three months' delivery,

Full benefit of reduced duty obtained by pur-
chasing llorniman's pure Tea; very choice at 3s. 4d. and
45. "high Standard" at 4s. 4d. (formerly 4s. Bd.), is the
strongest and most delicious imported. Agents in every
town supply it in packets•
PROGRESS OF POPULATION IN ENGLAND.—In
the year 1862, the excess of births over deaths in
Great Britain amounted to 315,156. The deaths were rather
more than 503,000; the births exceeded 800,000. But
when emigration has been allowed for, the registrars
11 estimate the actual population—which in April, 1861,
was 23,128,518—at no more than 23,417,000 in the mid-
, dle of the year 1862.

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL,

Yesterday a meeting of the Common Council was
held at Guildhall for the dispatch of business.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO THE CITY.

The LORD MAYOR, on taking the chair, said that
he was happy to state that he had received a com-
munication from Lieut. General Knollys expressive
of the gratification which the entertainment given
by the corporation on Monday week had afforded
their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of
Wales. The Lord Mayor added he had received
assurances from many other distinguished persons
of the great pleasure they experienced on the occa-
sion.

Mr. WOODTHORPE, the town clerk, read the
letter as follows:

Marlborough House, June 9.

" Lieut. General Knollys presents his compli-
ments to the Lord Mayor, and is desired by the
Prince and Princess of Wales to express their Royal
Highnesses' sense of the warm reception which they
experienced, and of the exce'lent arrangements
which prevailed at the entertainment last night at
the Guildhall.

" Their Royal. Highnesses request the Lord Mayor
to convey to the corporation, and especially to thoso
gentlemen who undertook the duty of carrying these
arrangements out, their grateful acknowledgment
of the exertions which procured them so agreeable
an evening.
" The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor." (Cheers.)
. .

On the motion of Mr. TRUSCOTT, chairman of the
City lands committee, it was resolved that the com-
munication of Lieut. General Knollys be entered on
the journals of the court and printed in the minutes
of proceedings.