The Sun.
London, England, 1865-06-22 00:00:00

RAILWAY CLAUSES BILL.

On the motion for the recommital of this bill,
Mr. BASS said he strongly objected to the measure. It
wadone introduced at the instance of the railway magnates,
and one in which the interests of the public were alto-
gether disregarded. He would do all in his power to pre-
vent the bill receiving the sanction of Parliament.
A short discussion ensued, which ended in the with-
drawal of the bill.
PARSONAGES BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.
WAYS AND MEANS.

The report of the committee on ways and means was
brought up and received.
EXCISE ACTS.
The report of the resolutions agreed to in committee was
brought up and agreed to.
COUNTY COURTS EQUITABLLE JURISDICTION

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BILL.
The report of the resolutions for the increase of tho
salaries of the county court judges was brought up and
agreed to.
THIRD READINGS.
The following public bit's were read a third time with-
out discussion :—National Gallery (Dublin), Harwich Har-
bour, Carriers Act Amendment, Salmon Fishery Act
(1861) Amendment, Falmouth Borough, Peace Preserva-
tion (Ireland) Act (1856) Amendment.
ULSTER CANAL TRANSFER BILL.
The amendments to this bill were considered and agreed
to.

INDEMNITY BILL.
Mr. PEEL obtained leave to bring in a bill to indemnify
such persons in the United Kingdom as have omitted to
qualify themselves for offices and employments, and to ex-
tend the time limited for those purposes accordingly.
The bill was read a first time.
EXPIRING LAWS CONTINUANCE BILL.
Mr. PEEL obtained leave to bring in a bill for continu-
ing various expiring acts.
The bill was road a first time.

CIVIL SERVICE.
Mr. PEEL moved for a general abstract of the grants
for civil services for 1865-6, compared with the grants for
1861-s.—Ordered.
APPROPRIATION BILL.
This bill, which is usually looked upon as the last pub-
lic act of the session, was brought in by Mr. DODSON,
and read a first time. •
The bill was ordered for a second reading to-morrow.
The house then adjourned.

THE REGISTRATION OF HORSES IN FRANCE.---We
cannot afford to be generous in racing business, but
we will endeavour to be just. A great anxiety and consi-
derable doubt appear to hover in the minds of the mass of
our countrymen respecting the forward appearance of the
French horses, and especially of Gladiateur, as he showed
among the three-yr-olds at the post. There is so forward a
look about the horse that, with no authentic data, men may
bo excused for having breathed a suspicion that Gladiateur
was older than ho ought to be. Unhappily, the means of
acquiring correct information on these subjects are few and
uncertain. We have every reason to believe, from infor-
mation we have received, that in the present case there is
no ground for suspicion at all. But we urge the Jockey
Club, and all those connected with the turf, to take
every precaution for the proper registration of thorough-
bred stock in France. We have already opened
the door to a most powerful and successful rival ; there is
no necessity for taking it off the hinges. The natural ad-
vantages which the French enjoy more than compensate
for their want of experience, which is rather apparent than
real. Their trainers are English, their jockeys are Eng-
lish, and they are no whit behind us in the mechanism and
machinery of the turf system. Why, then, should we
throw a chance away? We are gravely told that the re-
gistration of horses in France is made to the Maire of the
commune. " The Maire ought to know when the foal is
thrown, if any one does," may be an excellent joke, but it
will not satisfy the exigencies of our curiasity. We should
like to see a system of registration as severe as our own.
We know that even in this country four-year-olds have
won the Derby, and honest men—Frenchmen or English-
, men—would prefer to be above ouspicion.—Fortnighay
I Review.

Barchettina took a slight lead, attended by Dunkeld and
Auricula, with the favourite lying in the middle, and
Hopper and Lady Rollo bringing up the rear. Rounding
the top turn Lady Rollo showed in front for a short dis-
tance, but soon resigned in favour of Lady Valentine, who,
alternately with Auricula, made the rest of the running,
Auditor lying well up until approaching the distance, when
Auditor drew to the front, and Lady Valentine dropping
back her place was taken by Hopper, who, with Auricula,
raced home with the favourite, the latter winning easily by
a length. Two lengths between second and third ; Lady
Valentine was fourth, and Barchettina fifth ; Dunkeld and
Lady Rollo were the last two. ,

The Hurst Plate of 40 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5
sovs each. Selling allowadces. Five furlongs.
Mr. W. Morris's Wild Thyme, 4 yrs (£3O), Bst 131 b
(Fordham) 1
Mr. Mitchell's Virtuous, 3 yrs (oo), Bst llb (Morris) 2
Mr. Howard's Duenna, 3 yrs (£3O), Bst 11b (Loates) 3
Mr. H. Marsh's Rapture, aged, Bst 131 b (Edwards) 4
Betting-3 to lon Wild Thyme, Bto 1 agst any other.
The favourite made all the running, and won in a canter
by a length; Duenna a bad third. _ .

The winner was purchased by Mr. C. Blanton for IGS

guineas.

NEWTON (LANCASHIRE) RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Trial Handicap of 3 sous, with 40 added, for all ages ;
winners extra. One mile and a quarter. 12 subs.
_ _ _ _

Lord Bateman's Queen of Trumps, 6 yrs, 7st 121 b
(J. Grimshaw t
Mr. J. Osborne's Wild Poppy, 8 yrs, Est 31b (Carroll 2
Mr. Barber's Cutaway, 4 yrs, 7st (Ward 3
Mr. J. Watson's Nothing More, 3 yrs, Est 51b...(Clarkson 4
Mr. T. Hunt's Charming Woman, 6 yrs, Est 111 b (Hulmo 5
Mr. E. Bulkeley's Wynnstay, aged, Bst 101 b (J. Snowden 6
Betting-9 to 4 agst Queen of Trumps, 3to 1 agst Wynn-
stay, 7 to 2 agstWild Poppy, 5 to 1 agst Charming Woman,
8 to 1 agst Cutaway.
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Cutaway jumped off with the lead, Queen of Trumps
going on second and Charming Woman third, the rear being
brought up by Nothing More. This was the order for three-
quarters of a mile, when the favourite run up to Cutaway,
and entered the straight, Wild Poppy passing Charming
Woman, and Cutaway gave way to the favourite at the
distance, where Wild Poppy came with a rush, but never
reaching Queen of TruMps, LOrd Bateman's mare won
cleverly by a length ; the same distance separated the
second and third ; Nothing More was beaten three lengths
from Cutaway; Charming Woman was fifth, and Wynnstay
last.

The Golborne Park Stakes of 10 sous each, h. ft., with 50
added, for two-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 71b;
winners extra. Half a mile. 15 subs.
Mr. J. Osborne's Xi, Bst 101 b (inc. 31b extra) (J. Osborne) 1
Mr. T. S. Dawson's Belmont, Bst 131 b (inc. 31b extra)
(Challoner) 2
Mr. Mackenzie's Balsam, Bst 101 b (inc. 31b extra) (Doyle) 3
Mr. D. George's Mrs. Wallet, Bst 71b (Brittan) 4
The Nailor, Wallet, and Happy Medium also ran.
Betting-6 to son 11, 4to 1 agst The Nailor, sto 1 agst
Belmont, 10 to 1 agst any other.

Belmont made play, Xi and the Nailor lying close up,
the others following in compact order to the distance, where
Xi came out and won easily by half a length ; Balsam was
beaten two lengths from Belmont ; Mrs. Wallet was a bad
fourth, The Nailor fifth, Wallet sixth, and Happy Medium
last.

The Great Newton Cup of 5 soya each, with 150 added;
winners extra; the second to receive 20 sovs. Nearly a
mile and three-quarters. 30 subs.

Lord Bateman's Moulsey, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (J. Grimshaw) 1
Mr. T. Cliff's Sprite, 4 yrs, Est 51b (Carroll) 2
Mr. F. Smith's Dermot Asthore, 4 yrs, sst 121 b (Hulme) 8
Mr. W. H. Scott's Stanton, aged, Bst (Challoner) 4
Mr. Watson's Stiff, 4 yrs, 7st 111 b (Clarkson) 5
Mr. Cowell's Inheritor, 4 yrs, Est lib (Eloystead) 6
Mr. Slatter's Dubiety, yrs, Est lib (H. Sharp) 7
Betting—Even on Moulsey-5 to 2 eget Sprite-6 to 1
agst Stiff-10 to 1 agst any other.
Won by four lengths ; six lengths between second and
third ; a bad fourth,
The Makerfield Handicap of 100 sovs. Straighthalf-mile.
Mr. Redliff's Cranbury, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b
J (Pearsol 1
Mr. Drake's Worthless, 4 yrs, 7dt 41b (. Grimshaw
Mr. J. Gregory's Garotter, 4 yrs, 7st 21b ...(Tomlinson 3
The following also ran:-Malvern, Biondella, Jig, Merry
Harp, Venice, and Early in the Morning. •
Betting—Even on Cranbury, 5 to 1 agst Jig, 6 to 1 agst
Worthless, 8 to 1 each agst Garotter and Venice, 10 to 1
agst any other.
Won by half a length ; four lengths between second and
third ; a bad fourth.
The Maiden Plate of 40 sous. One mile and a quarter.
Mr. J.rOsborne's Nell Digby, 3 yrs, Est 111 b ...(Carroll) 1
Mr. Lawrance n Oulton Lowe, 4 yrs, Bst 41b ...(Barlow 2
Mr. W. Meeson's Yeatsall, 3 yrs, 7st (J. Grunshaw 3
Mr. R. Hineson's Malvern, 3 yrs, 7st (Cranshaw 4
Mr. Barber's Cutler, Bst 61b (Snowden) 5
Mr. R. Buubury's anbury, 3 yrs, Bst 91b........(H00per) 6
Betting-6 to 4 agst Yeatsall, 4to 1 agst Nell Digby, 6
to 1 agst any other.
Won by three lengths ; a bad third.

A HAIRBREADTH ESCAPE.—The Presse of Vienna
contains the following :—On Monday last a manu-
facturer of this city was going to celebrate his marriage
with a young girl without any fortune. On arriving at
the church the intending bridegroom wished to leave his
hat in the carriage. Ile raised it from his head, but unfor-
tunately brought away his wig as well. No sooner did
the young lady see the artificial head of hair detached from
the skull of her lover than she refused to become his wife,
and each returned home, to the groat disappointment of
the witnesses and others who were present."

CRICKET.—The match between the Paris Club
and eleven officers of the 73d English Regiment of
the Line came off yesterday on the Pelouse de Madrid in
presence of a great number of spectators. The Paris players
went in first and scored 17. The officers then made 77.
The second innings of the Paris Club gave 26, or 43 in all,
which left the victory to the officers. The return-match,
then commenced, when the Paris club scored 73. The
wickets were drawn at half-past six, with the understand-
ing that the match should be continued this day. The
ground presented throughout the play a, very animated
appearance, the number of ladies present being unusually
great. His Excellency Lord Cowley and Lady Royston
remained a considerable time looking on, as did Earl de
Gray, &c. In the course of the afternoon, the Empress
drove round the field and stayed some little time. In the
evening the officers partook of a dinner, offered them by
the members of the P.C.C. The Right lion. Lord Grey of
Grey, one of the vice-presidents, filled the chair. After
ample justice had been done to the good things pro-
vided, the following toasts were proposed by his lordship
and received with cheers : " The Emperor," " The Queen,"
" The Empress," and " The Prince and Princess of Wales."
The toast of "The Officers of the 73d Regiment" was re-
sponded to in eloquent terms by Captain Milligan, who, in
the name of his fellow-officers, thanked the Paris Club for
the very cordial reception given them, and terminated by
proposing the health of Mr. Sparks, the hon. secretary,
whose exertions in forwarding the interests of the club
have been unceasing. As soon as the applause had sub-
sided, the noble chairman proposed the health of the Pre-
sident,,M. Drouyn de Lhuys, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
which *as duly honoured. The Hon. Secretary then ex-
pressing the thanks of all present to Lord Grey for his
kindness in presiding, proposed his lordship's health, which
was most heartily responded to. After a most genial even-
ing, interspersed with song and anecdote, the party broke
up at a late hour.

GOVERNMENT IN PERSIA.—The most influential
positions under Government are almost invariably
filled in Persia by the near relatives of the sovereign. All
the more important governments are given to his brothers
or cousins, and, as princes of the blood royal are counted
by hundreds, there is never any difficulty in finding a per-
son duly qualified by birth, if in no other way, for office.
This is one of the points in which Persia differs most in
its government from Turkey. In the latter all the rela-
tives of the Sultan, who, by some extraordinary exercise of
generosity, may have been permitted to live, are obliged to
reside nt Constantinople, under the eye and supervision of
the Government, remaining, moreover, in complete seclu-
sion. Till quite recently all the male children of the Sul-
tan's daughters and sisters were put to death as soon as
born. In Persia, on the contrary, the number of the Shah's
relatives is turned by him into a source of strength.
They are all pensioned, or in some way provided for;
and as it is supposed that the descendants, male and
female, of Fetteh Ali Shah, the great-grand-
father of the present Shah, number considerably more than
1,000 persons, they form no small burden on the revenues
of the nation. A Persian governor of a province or large
town has far more power than a Turkish Inaba. The latter,
by the Tanzimat, or new code of laws, called the Magna
Charts of Turkey, has not the power of inflicting death, or
more than a modern amount of punishment, without refer-
ring to Constantinople. In Persia, on the contrary, the
power of life and deathis given by the Shah to any favourite,
and in many cases is made use of by the recipient as a means
of extorting money from those placed under his authority.
The more important governments are seldom allowed to re-
main long filled by the same person, two, or at the most
three years' tenure of office being the most that is generally
permitted.— Ussher's Journey from London to Persepolis.
A SLIGHT DIFFERENCE.—Mr. Layard, the other
night, in answer to an interrogation about the British cap-
tives in Abyssinia, said it was " a most difficult question to
deal with, and one requiring prudence and circumspection."
That is just the mischief of it. What the question requires,
is circumspection : what the Foreign-office has employed
on it, is eircumlocution.—Punch.
THE POTTER'S ART.—III the East pottery was al-
ready an art and a trade in times long prior to the
Christian era. Allusions to it are frequent in the Old Tes-
tament ; and there can bo no doubt that it was brought to
a high state of perfection in Egypt, and at Babylon and
Nineveh, to say nothing of the various cities of ancient
Greece and regal Rome. But even in this country traces of
its existence are found at an earlier date than most persons
would suppose. Even in the times when this island was
occupied by a Celtic and Britiek population, there are plenty
of actual remains to prove- to our oyes that they were
skilled in the production of sepulchral urns, food vessels,
and drinking cups, rude in shape and ornamentation, but
still evincing no small amount of skill. Many such vessels
have been found beneath the soil in Staffordshire, Derby-
shire, and Worcestershire, as well as in other countries ;
and, thanks to the zeal of local antiquaries now-
a-days, there is scarcely a local museum of any
repute throughout the length and breadth of the land in
which some specimens of the Celtic period of pottery are
not found. There aro, as might be expected, even more
abundant remains of the Roman period, which have been
dug up wherever the legions were quartered, as in Lon-
don, at Chester, at Wroxeter, Lincoln, York, Colchester,
and Old Verulam.— Once a Week.
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