The Sun.
London, England, 1865-02-14 00:00:00

GRAND JURIES (IRELAND).

Mr. HASSARD asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if
it was his intention to introduce any bill for the alteration
of the laws relating to grand juries in Ireland ; and, if it
was his intention so to do, would he lay such bill
upon the table of the house in sufficient time to be sub-
mitted to the several grand juries about to assemble in
Ireland ?
Sir R. PEEL said that there had been no recommenda-
tions in favour of a bill of such magnitude as that in ques-
tion, and tbereforA it wag not intended to introduce any
such measure.

THE CYCLONE IN INDIA, &c.
Sir J. ELPHINSTONE asked the Secretary of State for
India if anything had been determined on towards re-
placing the defective moorings that were carried away
bodily during the cyclone of October last in the Calcutta
river, 'and whether some more efficient plan or appliance
ought not now to be tried in order to prevent, as far as
possible, the recurrence of similar shipping disasters?
Sir C. WOOD said that the attention of the Indian Govern-
ment had been called to this subject, and a committee of
naval and, other officers had been appointed to consider
and report on the circumstances connected with the
matter in question.

THE OBSTRUCTIONS ON WESTMINSTER
BRIDGE.
Mr. LOCKE asked whether it was intended to remove
the obstructions erected along the centre of the carriage
road over Westminster-bridge ; and why heavy vehicles
were not allowed to pass along the tramways, for the con-
venience of which it was said they were constructed ; and
why light vehicles were now compelled to pass along these
tramways, contrary to the original arrangement ?
Mr. COWPER said that the present arrangements were
made by the engineer employed in the construction of the
bridge, and was quite in opposition to his (Mr. Cowper's)
views. Arrangements would be made to remedy the im-
pediments to which the hon. member referred.

THE CONVICT SARAFINI POLIONI.

In reply to Mr. LAWSON,
Sir G. GREY said that a memorial on behalf of this cri-
minal had been presented, but he had given no instruction
about delaying the execution.

Mr. BRIVIrT said this was a case which required such
an order.

Sir G. GREY repeated in substance his previous state-
ment.

Mr. BRIGHT inquired if the memorial had been pre-
sented before or after the alleged confession of another
Italian.

Sir G. GREY made some observations in reply, and the
subject dropped.

SUPPLY.
The report on the formal motion for granting supplies to
her Majesty was brought up.

BANKS OF ISSUE.

The report on this subject was brought up.
BANK OF IRELAND—CONSOLIDATED FINANCE.
The report on the Bank of Ireland was also brought up
and laid on the table.

QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICES ABOLITION BILL

Mr. HADFIELD, in moving the second reading of the
bill, said that he did so with the understanding that it was
to be referred to a select committee.
Mr. NEWDEGATE said that the first reading of the bill
had been carried by a majority of only two last session,
and he adhered to his objections to the measure.
The bill was read a second time and ordercd to be re-
ferred to a select committee.
PRISONS' BILL.

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n eamd tered at some length into a statement as to the ineffi-
ciency of the existing system relating to prison discipline
in regard to dietary, the definition of hard labour, the
power vested in justices, and other points on which, from
investigations that had been made, required very large alte-
ration. That was the object of his bill, the provisions
of which had been previously explained to the
house when the bill had been brought in pro
forma last session. With respect to the question of hard
labour, he contended that it should not be left to magis-
trates to define it, but that it should be laid clearly down
by the Legislature.

Sir G. BOWYER said it had been represented to the
Home Secretary that the magistrates were agreed as to the
necessity of abolishing Abingdon Gaol, but he had informed
the right hon. gentleman that this was not so, and that the
inspector had been completely misled in the report he had
made. The fact was that at the Reading end of the county
properly was much divided, and the consequence was that
the magistrates there far outnumbered those at the Abing-
don end, so that, upon the Abingdon Gaol question, when a
whip of the magistrates at the Reading end was made, no
sufficient force could be brought up on the other side to
counterbalance them. But the interests of the Abingdon
end of the county ought not to be forgotten, and he trusted,
therefore, that the right hon. gentleman would
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sustained by jurors and witnesses could not be made the
subject of a money compensation. It was to be hoped that
the member for the county would not interfere to inflict a
hardship upon a large portion of his own constituents, for
if so ho would very likely hear of it at the next election.
Mr. G. HARDY said that, although Abingdon was only
conspicuous by its absence" from the Bill, yet about five
speeches had been made on the subject of the gaol in that
town, and promises had been given of more speeches on the
same topic upon another occasion. (Hear, and a laugh.)
With respect to the Bill proposed to be brought in, he
thought the country was indebted to the right hon. gen-

tleman for attempting to consolidate the law with respect
to gaols; and in the Select Committee many of the diffi-
culties which some anticipated would no doubt be obviated.
After some discussion leave was given to bring in the
bill.
The house then adjourned.

SPORTING INTE.LLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
Despite the inclemency of the weather, the subscription
room this afternoon held the largest muster since the set:
tling day after the Shrewsbury autumn meeting. The
majority, however, judging from the result of the day's
transactions, must have been prompted more by curiosity
than any definite purpose of engaging insubstantial spew_lation, inasmuch as the principal transactions were confined
to some two or three animals for the Two Thousand and
been in great force for both
events,Derby wChhialtetaßnroooogamiehiaawvinang
and Oppressor were also in strong
request for the latter. For the Liverpool Grand National,
Light Heart, Emblematic, Tony Lumpkin, and The Czar
were most frequently inquired after at their prices below.
For the Northampton Stakes, The Lion and Thalestris
might almost be said to have equal favourite; although,
perhaps, the former was backed for most money. Nothirig
was talked of for a considerable period in connection With
the Chester Cup but Lord Zetland, who was backed at
lessening prices, until towards the close of business we saw
10 "fifties" booked. But his lordship did not long enjoy the
distinction of being at so short a price, the same odds being
soon afterwards offered. His friends, however, stood out
for 12 to 1, at which price they would have gone on
for go
liod money. 20 to 1 was taken kindly about tbdi,
Cambdgeshirs -winner, who is said to have impro-ged
more than animals of the "third sex" generally do &axing
the recess. Chattanooga's supporters having satisfied
themselves that their champion has no "roaring" P roPe n-
shies, rallied round him. to-day, determined not to miss a
chance of further investments—a resolution which they
acted up to. with such telling effect that Mr. Naylor's horse
was
odds wee ru
£loon up to the short price of 6 to 1, at which
saw " put on" in one bet. A slight reac,-
tion, however, set in shortly afterwards, and 100 to 15 was
his taking price until the room broke up. Zambesi, Lid-
dingten, Rifle, and Gladiateur were also very firm, at their
quoted prices. The Derby presented few fresh features,
except, as already mentioned, the advance of Broomielaw
and Oppressor, 1,000 to 45 having been accepted to
.£20.0
about the former ; while 1,000 to 40 was several times
taken and wanted about Mr. Mackenzie's horse. Long_
down's name was written down at 1,000 to 30 twice ; and
Friday's admirers had another kindly fling at him at his
old price, 50 to 1 having been laid to £4O. Closing prices
THE LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.

100 to 7 agst Mr. Peace's Light Heart, aged, 10st 121 b
100 to 6 agst Lord Coventry's Emblematic, aged, list 101 b
(taken)
20 to 1 agst Mr. Goodliffe's The Czar, lOst (t)

20 to 1 agst Mr. T. Hughes's Real Jam, 6 yrs, 10st 61b (t)
20 to 1 agst Col. Forester's Tony Lumpkin, aged, 10st 41b
(taken)
20 to 1 agst Mr. Chadwick's Jerry, aged, list 121 b (t)

25 to 1 agst Mr. T. Wadlow's Shropshire, aged, list 21b
(taken) •
25 to 1 agst Lord Coventry's Emblem, aged, 12st 41b (off)
33 to 1 agst Mr. T. Golby's Overton, aged, lOst 101 b (t)
33 to 1 agst Lord Coventry's Balder, 6 yrs, lOst 101 b (t)

. -
THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STARES.
100 to 7 agst Mr. R. Sutton's Skeffington, 4 yrs, ist 121 b
(offered, take 100 to 6)
100 to 6 agst Mr. C. Smith's Lion, 3 yrs, 6st 131 b (t)
100 to 6 agst Lord Coventry's Thalestris, 5 yrs, Bst 21b (t.)
THE TWO THOUSAND.
100 to 15 agst Mr. Naylor's Chattanooga (taken)
Bto 1 agst Mr. Merry's Zambesi (taken)
9to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Liddington (taken)
11 to 1 agst Lord Glasgow's Rifle (taken)
. . .

100 to 7 agst Count de Lagrange's olaclialeur (taken)

THE CHESTER CUP.
10 to 1 agst Duke of Beaufort's Lord Zetland, 4 yrs, Gst

121 b (offered, take 12 to 1)

20 to 1 agst Marquis of Hasting's Ackworth, 4 yrs, Bst (t)
25 to 1 agst Mr. W. Robinson's Gratitude, 5 yrs, 7st 41b (t)
25 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Watchbox, 3 yrs, sst 121 b (t)
33 to 1 agst Marquis of Hastings's Tippler, 5 yrs, 7st 91b
(taken)
33 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's fby Saunterer—Moestissima, 3
yrs, 6st (taken)
50 to 1 agst Mr. W. E. Jones's Dr. Syntax, 5 yrs,
7st 101 b (taken)
50 to 1 agst Lord Coventry's Exchequer, 6 yrs, Bst (taken)

THE DERBY.
11 to 2 agst Mr. Merry's Liddington (off., take 6to 1)
9 to 1 agst M. H. Chaplin's Breadalbane (taken)
100 to 6 agst Mr. Naylor's Chattanooga (taken)
20 to 1 agst Lord Stanford's Archimedes (taken)
22 to 1 agst Mr. H. Chaplin's Brownielaw (taken)
22 to 1 agst Mr. Mackenzie's Oppressor (off., take 25 to 1)
30 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Zambezi (taken)
33 to 1 agst Mr. Spencer's Longdown (taken)
40 to 1 agst Lord Westmorland's Brahma (taken)
50 to 1 agst Mr. T. Parr's Friday (taken)