The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-05 00:00:00

usual course to lay on the table instructions that had
been issued or might be issued to the commanders of
vessels, the Government would make no opposition to
the motion. The right hon. baronet then, in a very in-
distinct tone, proceeded to observe, as far as we were
able to collect, that he should neglect his duty if he did
not impose some limit en the search after Sir John
Franklin, which had now been protracted for many
years, and was unhappily attended with great risk and
possible loss of life. He had not thought it hitherto ex-
pedient to suspend the sending of additional ships, or to
refuse incurring additional expense, for he had deemed
it right in the present year, to send some additional
vessels both to the American and Eastern shores. A
ship had been sent to Behring's Straits for the purpose
of communicating, if possible, with those vessels which
had passed three winters within the ice. The house was
aware that two ships bad entered Behring's Straits in
search of Sir John Franklin. Captain Madura suc-
ceeded in effecting his passage to the eastward, and the
gratifying intelligence had been received that he was
safe ; but he regretted to add, that with respect to Capt.
Collinson no information had been received, and great
anxiety and most serious apprehensions were entertained
with respect to him. (Hear.) He was last seen on
the western edge near Behring's Straits, and instruc-
tions had been sent that if happily he (Captain Col-
linson) should be safe, he should at once leave the ice,
and also all the ships ; but if any circumstances should
occur which might excite a last lingering hope that as-
sistance might yet be given to Sir John Franklin, and
that his safety might still be secured—though there was
hardly in his (Sir J. Graham's) opinion any hope left
with regard to the safety of that gallant officer and his
companions—then orders would be given for the pro-
longed stay of the ships of search for the period of a
year. But, with that single exception, it would not be
consistent with his (Sir J. Graham's) duty to promise
any of her Majesty's ships for the search.
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Admiral WALCOTT considered that all that was con-
sistent with the honour of the country had been per-
formed in seeking by every practical means Sir John
Franklin, and he was of opinion that the vessels forming
his expedition had foundered and that the crews had
perished. He knew also, that that was the opinion of
many professional men, and that any further effort to
discover the ships would be an absolute waste of life.
His only regret was that the First Lord of the Ad-
miralty should have determined to remove the names of
the officers employed on that expedition from the list,
until the return of Sir Edward Belcher, which he hoped
would not be later than September or October next.
He wished the right hon. baronet to consider that point.
Captain SCOBELL said, that although it might be
hopeless to save Captain Franklin, still Captain Col-
linson remained a survivor in the ice, and he might
yet be rescued. Ho was one of those who thought
that Sir John Franklin was not now alive ; and that,
whether alive or dead, the spot where his ship was
had never yet been reached. With respect to the pos-
sibility of his being alive, Captain Maclure had given
them some evidence on the point, for he had described
an island which he had explored, and which was full of
means of life. He thought it would be advisable to
allow all the coming summer to be employed in con-
tinuing the search, not only for Sir John Franklin, but
for Captain Collinson, who had only been four years in
the ice.
Sir J. GRAHAM said that the instructions were ex-
press that if Captain Collinson was not heard of the
ships should remain in the ice during the present summer.
Lord STANLEY entirely agreed that there was no
ground for sending out a new expedition in search for
Sir John Franklin, but he concurred in the propriety of
allowing the ships now in the Arctic Seas to pursue the
search ; but he hoped they would be allowed to do so
according to their own judgment, and not be' required
to remain longer in the ice than circumstances would
reasonably justify.
Sir J. GRAHAM said, that a discretionary power was
given them to pursue the search as long as they thought
necessary.
The motion was then agreed to.
On the motion of Mr. HUME, a return was ordered of
a copy of the Post-office Regulations now in force for
the transmission of Parliamentary Papers to parts in the
United Kingdom, to the Channel Islands, and to the
several colonies and possessions of the Crown.
EDUCATION (SCOTLAND) BILL.
The LORD ADVOCATE postponed the Education
(Scotland) Bill until the sth May.
The house adjourned at a few minutes past 1 o'clock.

SPORTING NOTES.

LAST WORDS ABOUT EPSOM.

A pleaconter "day out" was seldom enjoyed than
that at Croxton Park on Tuesday. So far as the racing
was concerned, indeed, the meeting was slow enough ;
but the fineness of the weather rendered people almost
indifferent to the shortcomings in the supply of sport,
and disposed them to full and unrestrained enjoyment.
The course was very fashionably attended ; but the dis-
tinguished party from Belvoir Castle was absent in con-
sequence of the serious illness of Lady John Manners.
Leybourne carried off the Scurry Stakes, and was
claimed for Mr. French. Although but a moderate
animal, yet, at the selling price, 401., he was not dear,
and the purchase is likely to prove profitable. Sine
qua-non, Folly of the Day, and Determination made a
good race of it for the Belvoir Castle Stakes, the first-
mentioned animal winning by half. a length. The
leading event of the day was, as usual, the Granby
Handicap. Five horses only went to the post. Bourtoe
was, of course, the favourite, 5 and finally 6 to 4
being freely betted on him. From start to finish his
success was not for an instant in doubt. He lead from
end to end, and won in a canter by three-quarters of a
length. He was ridden by Lord Wilton, who sported
his own colours. The racing was brought to a conclu-
sion with the Sweepstakes for two years old. Flatman
won it on the Epirus Filly ; an achievement which, as
I heard him remark, made his trip to Croxton Park
pleasant.
Two important movements have been made relative
to the City and Suburban Handicap. Virago was on
Monday strongly supported, and -this morning on the
platform at the Railway-station, King's Cross, after 4 to
1 had been booked about her to a " poney," a cool hun-
dred" was put on her at 3 to 1 ; odds which were eagerly
taken throughout the day. Notwithstanding, however,
the rush to back Virago, an almost equal anxiety was
evinced to get on Marc Anthony—an animal which be-
longs to the same stable. At the commencement Bto 1
was taken about him, but before the racing was over, 6
to 1 was with difficulty obtainable. Should Virago be
capable of competing, successfully, I shall be inclined
to believe that the complaints which were made re-
specting her imposts for the Chester Cup were most un-
just. I certainly prefer the chance of her stable com-
panion Marc Anthony, and in stating this preference I
do not pretend to a knowledge of either the intentions
or secrets of her owner. I have, however, arrived at
the deliberate conclusion that the result of the race
will be in favour of either Orestes or Lysisca. Itch, I
am informed, is now in the neighbourhood of Croxton
to run for the Cup. Should she, however, put in an
appearance in Surrey, I shall be induced to make a
slight venture with her as a " cockboat."
The increasing support which Royalist receives for
The Metropolitan has materially stopped speculation on
that event. His partisans, indeed, regard his victory as
a foregone conclusion, for so highly and satisfactory was
he tried that they assert that were Pantomime in the
race at sst 71b they would still " stand" the young'un
The vast sums of money which are daily being invested
on him has somewhat shaken my scepticism as to his
racing ability, and, unless his party have made an egregious
mistake, Royalist's success would seem to be reduced to
a certainty. Still I am not inclined to place implicit
confidence in his pretensions. On Monday I selected
the following " lot" as being most likely to comprise the
winner :—Muscovite, Haco, Annie Sutherland, and St.
Clair. Since the publication of my notes on that day,
however, both Muscovite and Annie Sutherland have
made a i etrograde movement in the betting. This cir-
cumstance, however, scarcely induces me to alter my
opinion respecting them. Should they start, they will,
I am confident, figure conspicuously in the encounter
Flatman left here to-night for Epsom, under orders to
prepare himself to ride Muscovite. Should the " crack"
be destined to defeat, one of the animals mentioned in
the above "lot" will, I anticipate, be the winner.

A FRESH MAN.
Melton Mowbray, Tuesday night.

SPORTING IN TEL LIGENCE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER-TUESDAY.

Notwithstanding many of the members have left for
Croxton Park, there was a strong muster this morning
here, and a 'air amount of business transacted, the events
decided there to-day, the City and Suburban, and Metro-
politan Handicaps, claiming the greatest share of atten-
tion.

The investments on the Great Northern, Chester Cup,
and Derby, were to trifling amounts.

CLOSING PRICES:—
CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP.
4to 1 agst Virago (taken).
sto 1 agst Mark Anthony (taken).
6to 1 agst Orestes (taken).
14 to 1 agst Merry Monk (taken).
14 to 1 agst Eva (taken).
14 to 1 agst Itch (taken).
GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES.
3to 1 agst Royalist (taken freely).
6to 1 agst Jonathan Martin (taken).
12 to 1 agst Annie Sutherland (taken).
12 to 1 agst Muscovite (taken).
14 to 1 agst Ariosto (taken).
14 to 1 agst St. Clair (taken).
20 to 1 Huncamunca (taken).
GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP.
160 to 20 agst Defiance (taken).
CHESTER CUP.
12 to 1 agst Newminster (taken to 1001.).
500 to 30 agst Mark Anthony (taken).
33 to 1 agst Royalist (taken).
33 to 1 agst Duchess of Lorraine colt (taken).
40 to 1 agst Joe Miller (taken).
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
100 to 25 agst Ruby (taken).
DERBY.
Bto 1 agst Dervish (taken).
30 to 1 agst Acrobat (taken).
30 to 1 agst Andover (taken).

Virago and Mark Anthony (for the City and Sub-
urban) were in immense force. The same may be said
of Royalist for the Metropolitan and Newminster for
the Chester Cup.