The Sun.
London, England, 1853-04-05 00:00:00

Count de Coataudon's b h Bedford, 1321bs

(Connington) 3
Mr. Rackley's br h Glenlyon, 1321bs (Rackley) 4
M. de Lamarre's b m Lady Arthur, 1541bs
(Donaldson) 0
M. Ch. de la Motte's b h Franc Picard, 1401bs
(Jackson) 0
Mr. Chapman's ch m Augustine, 1321bs (Blomfield) 0
Ditto's ch m lanthe, 1321bs (Stott) 0
Vicomte de Lauriston's Augustus, 1321bs (Fender) 0
Mr. C. Higgins' b h Simple Peter, 1541bs (Darling) 0
The number of obstacles was 34 ; and amongst them
were the dry ditch, the river, the garden wall, the bank,
&c., which figured on previous occasions, together with
English hedges, railings, &c., either quite new or placed
in different positions. The starting-place, which last
year was from the garden wall opposite the stands, was
this time from the wall near the entrance, which afforded
a nearly straight piece of running up to the stands. A.
notice was given before the bell rang for the weighing
that the Emperor had been withdrawn. The betting
was 3 to 1 on the Colonel. The start was a
good one, and all kept in a cluster to near the dry
ditch, when the Colonel took the lead with Franc
Picard just behind. In this way they came to the
river, which the Colonel cleared admirably. , Franc
Picard got over it second, and Lady Arthur third.
Peter Simple fell after crossing it, and hurt his jockey
so much in the head that he was unable to proceed ;
the jockey of Augustine also fell, but soon recovered
from this mishap. The others got over safely. Mean-
time the Colonel went forward, with Franc Picard wait-
ing on him ; but just before reaching the garden wall the
latter got in front. After passing the wall, however, he
took a wide turn, and this enabled the Colonel to resume
the lead, whilst View Halloo who had been gradually
gaining ground, took the second place, Bedford retain-
ing the third. At the bank at the back lanthe fell ; a
little further Glenlyon overjumped himself, but soon
recovered ; and near the garden the jockey of Augustine
was thrown. The position of those in front remained
unchanged. Although only about half the distance was
now done, the race, barring accident, might be consi-
dered virtually at an end—the Colonel taking a long,
lead, View Halloo going a good deal in advance of Bed-
ford, and Bedford of the others. In that way the race
concluded, the Colonel coming in in a trot. He was
enthusiastically cheered on arriving at the winning post.
SECOND STEEPLECHASE for 1,000 f., added to 100 f. entry,
for horses of all kinds not having won a steeplechase,
and not having been trained from the Ist January to
to the 31st March. Weight 1451b5, with 51bs on
horses that have never run in a public race. The se-
cond horse to save his entry. Gentlemen only to
ride. Distance, about 1,800 yards. 5 entries.
Vicomte de Lauriston's h Pandolfo, aged, 1451bs
(Owner) 1
Mr. Robert's m Safety, C yrs, 1401bs (Sir R.
(Clifton) 2
Vicomte de St. Roman's in Fiction, aged, 1451bs
(Owner) 0

The obstacles in this race were nine in number, and
the principal of them were the ditch, the river, and the
garden-wall.—Pandolfo jumped off first, but before
reaching the stands was passed by Safety. She, how-
ever, slightly hesitated at the brook, and after crossing
it, Fiction got a little a-head. At the garden-wall Fic-
tion went forward, and kept in front to a fence in the
straight running, when she fell. This put her out of
the race, and Pandolfo shortly after took the first place
and maintained it to the end, winning easily.
On Sunday;the 17th there are to be two other Steeple-
chases—one for Consolation Stakes of 1001. English, for
horses that have run at La Marche, but never won—
the other the Selling Stakes for 1201. added to 121.
entry.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS—(THIS EVENING.)
The LORD-CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at 5 o'clock.

Lord ST. LEONARDS presented a petition from
certain solicitors of Birmingham, against the Registra-
tion of Assurances Bill.

The Duke of ARGYLL presented a petition against
the admission of Jews into Parliament.

The Earl of MALMESBURY presented a petition
from Southampton, praying for an alteration in the law
of settlement.

BAIL IN ERROR BILL.

On the motion of Lord CAMPBELL, the bill was
read a third time and passed.
LAND IMPROVEMENT (IRELAND) BILL.
Lord CANNING moved the second reading of this
bil .

After a few words from the Earl of LIICAN,
The Earl of WICKLOW expressed his entire approval
of the bill.

Lord ST. LEONARDS expressed a doubt that some
parts of the bill, as it at present stood, would lead to
farther embarrassments of land and property in Ireland.
After a few words from Lord BEAUMONT and Lord
CANNING,
The bill was read a second time.
GENERAL BOARD OF HEALTH BILL.
On the motion of the Duke of ARGYLL this bill
passed through committee.
Their lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—{THIS EVENING.)
The SPEAKER took the chair at a few minutes to four
o'clock.

NEW MEMBFR.
Mr. FIELDEN took the oaths and his seat for Black-
burn. _ .

PRIVATE BUSINESS,
The Blackburn Railway Bill was read a third time,
PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented against the opening
of the Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Mr. C. BERKELEY presented a petition from Bris-
tol, in favour of the Crystal Palace being opened on the
Lord's Day.
Several petitions were also presented against the ad-
mission of Jews into Parliament.
Mr. J. ANDERSON presented a petition from Fife-
shire. against the Scotch Public•houses Bill.
Sir J. TROLLOPE ',resented a petition from Wis-
beach against the taxes on carriages.
Mr. GLYN presented a petition from working men
in Kendal in favour of an alteration of the Combination
Lawn.

Mr. EWART presented a petition from Annan Pa
ing for reforming the Scotch Sheriff's Courts ;ralL-
petitions from Annan and Dumfries against University
Tests in Scotland.
Sir W. CLAY presented a petition from the Tower
Hamlets praying for the repeal of the duties on foreign
timber used in ship building.
Captain SCOBELL presented a petition from medical
men in Bath, praying for a distinction between pre.
carious and fixed incomes in the mode of levying the in-
come tax.
Several petitions were presented praying for the dis-

tribution of the Parliamentary papers to literary and
scientific institutions.

Mr. W. WILLIAMS presented a petition from jour-
neymen shoemakers of Lambeth and Southwark in favour
of the Combination of Workmen Bill. _ _

Mr. HATFIELD presented two petitions from Shef-
field, praying for the legalisation of marriages with a
deceased wife's sister. _ _

Mr. BLACK= presented a petition from the Coal
Exchange, praying for an inquiry into the arbitrary
proceedings of the Great Northern Railway, in regard
to the conveyance of coal.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE presented several petitions from
trade societies throughout the country, in favour of the
bill now before the Commons respecting the combination
of workmen. _ __ _ _

Mr. LOWE presented a petition from Kidderminster,
to the same effect.
ELECTION FOR THE BOROUGH OF ATHLONE.
The SPEAKER said he had received a letter from
Mr. Baker, Parliamentary agent, stating that it was not
intended to proceed with the petition against the return
for the borough of Athlone.
Lord H. VANE presented a petition from coal
owners, &c„ of the city of London complaining of cer-
tain irregularities on the Great Northern Railway, and
praying for inquiry.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL presented a petition
from Southampton, in favo.ur of the repeal of the soap
duties.

Lord J. RUSSELL presented a petition from HHereford, praying for the removal of the Jewish disabilities.

CHURCH RATES.

Mr. PHILLIMORE gave notice that, on this day
fortnight 'he would ask for leave to bring in a bill for
making certain alterations in the law respecting the
levying of church rates.
Sir J. CLAY gave notice that on this day fortnight
he would propose a motion for the entire abolition of
church rates. (Laughter.)
APPOINTMENTS TO DOCKYARDS.

Sir B. HALL gave notice that, on this day fortnight
he would call the attention of the house to the contents
of two Parliamentary papers of the present session
(Nos. 271 and 272), entitled dockyard appointments and
promotions. (Hear.)
Mr. STAFFORD wished to make an appeal to the
noble lord, Lord J. Russell, on this subject, and though
he was somewhat irregular in doing so, he trusted he
he would receive the indulgence of the house. It was
that the noble lord would give every facility to the hon.
bart. to bring forward his motion, because the mat-
ter to which it referred affected not only the board of
Admiralty who had retired from office, but also those mem-
bers of it who were also members; of the:present board.
He trusted that the hon. bart would give notice of the
nature of his motion os soon as possible, and that after
he had done so he would adhere to it. (Opposition
cheers.)