The Sun.
London, England, 1853-06-29 00:00:00

ENGLISH UNIVERSITY PROOBi9URE.

The following is the draft of a bill to be proposed by
Mr. James Heywood, M.P.:—
A Bill to simplify the Procedure at Matriculation in the
University of Oxford. and on taking the first or Bachelor's
Degrees in Arts, Law, and Medicine, in the Universities
of Oxford and Cambridge.
Whereas it is expedient that the benefits of academical
education should be extended, and that simple forms of
procedure should be adopted at matriculation in the Uni-
versity of Oxford, and on taking the first or Bachelor's de-
grees in arts, law, and medicine, in both the Universities
of Oxford and Cambridge ' •
Be it therefore enacted by the Queen's most excellent
Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords
spiritual and temporal, and Commons, in the present Par-
liament assembled, and by the authority of the same—
That from and after the 10th day of Oct., 1853, it shall
not be necessary for any person at matriculation in the
University of Oxford to take any oath, or to subscribe to
the Thirty-nine Articles, any statute or custom of such
university to the contrary notwithstanding.
And be it further enacted, that from and after the afore-
said 10th day of October, 1853, it shall not be necessary for
any person, on taking the first or Bachelor's degree in arts,
law, or medicine, in either of the Universities of Oxford or
Cambridge, to take any oath whatever, to subscribe to the
Three Articles of the Thirty-sixth Canon, or to subscribe to
any declaration of bona file membership with the Church
of England as by law established, any statute of the Im-
perial Parliament or any statute or custom of either of
such universities, to the contrary notwithstanding.
And be it further enacted, that in lieu of all the oaths
of declarations now customary on taking the first or bache-
lor's degree either in arts, law, or medicine, in either of
such Universities of Oxford or Cambridge as aforesaid, the
two following declarations of allegiance to the Crown and
of obedience to the University authorities shell be made :
" I, A. 8., do sincerely promise and declare that I will
be faithful, and bear true allegiance to Queen Victoria."
" I, A. 8., do solemnly promise to obey the authorities
of the University of

MODIFICATIONS IN UNIVERSITY PROCEDURE PROPOSED IN
THE ACCOMPANYING BILL.
. . _ _

Subscription to the Thirty-nine Articles, and the taking
of the oath of supremacy, not to be compulsory at matri.
culation in Oxford.
Declaration of allegiance to the Crown, and of obedience
to tho authorities of the University, to be substituted for the
oaths of allegiance and supremacy, for subscription to the
Three Articles of the Thirty-sixth Canon, containing a de-
claration of the royal supremacy in all spiritual things, a
promise to use the Book of Common Prayer, and an ac-
knowledgmont of the Thirty-nine Articles, in Oxford, and
for the subscription to a declaration of bona
.fick member-
ship with the Church of England, in Cambridge, as well as
for the declarations of obedience to University statutes,
&c., on taking the first degrees in arts, law, and medicine,
both at Oxford and Cambridge.

ACTION FOB LIBEL AGAINST Mn. DUFFY, M.P.—
The case of Wyso v. Duffy, which was an action
brought by Mr. Francis Wyse against Mr. Duffy, M.P.,
the registered proprietor of the Nation, for an alleged
libel published in that paper on the 29th of May, 1852,
was brought to a close in the Court of Common Pleas
yesterday, when the jury returned a verdict for the
plaintiff, with one farthing damages and rs ixpenc e costs.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NOTES FROM NEWCASTLE.

The opening day was marked by untoward incidents ;
the sport was scanty, and the weather unpropitious—the
rain descending with drenching effect just before the de-
cision of the last race. The attendance of general com-
pany and business men, too, was below the average,
and a marked falling off was perceptible in the number
and character of carriage company. Nevertheless,
I should the "skyey influences" be propitious, an immense
I gathering of all sorts and conditions of people is expected
to-morrow (Wednesday).
The sport to-day was comparatively uninteresting,
and occasioned no active speculation. Evadne having
I walked over for the Triennial Produce Stakes, the
first race. The Trial Stakes brought out five competi-
tors ; King David was the favourite at 6 to 4, but after
a capital "set to," Bold Davie beat him by a neck.
The race between Evadne and Sir Robert for the
Members' Plate was finely contested, and until the
judge's decision was delivered in favour of the former,
the spectators believed it to be a dead heat. Indeed,
after the horses had passed the post even money was
betted between Evadne and Sir Robert. Within a few
strides of the chair only did Evadne " collar" Sir Robert,
when by a vigorous effort she succeeded in defeating
him on the post by a head ! Seven others ran ; the
Sally Warfoot colt finished in the extreme rear !
For the North Derby, Honeywood was drawn, his
owner having an interest in Audubon, whom he deemed
good enough to win. Audubon was consequently an
immense favourite, 3 and, in some instances, 4 to 1
being betted on him. He, however, wofelly disap-
pointed his backers, Honeydew agreeably surprising the
"fielders" by beating him somewhat cleverly by a neck.
Audubon made all the running, the winner challenging
him-when nearly opposite the Grand Stand.
During the afternoon some heavy investments were
made on the Northumberland Plate. Goorkah re-ap-
peared in the betting with increased price at 6 and 7 to
1 ; Goldfinder receded to 11 to 2, an i Colsterdale was
out of favour. The race, however, will probably be de-
cided before these remarks meet the reader's eye.
The opinions which I expressed on Monday, as to the
result of to-day's races have been fully borne out. For
the Member's Plate, I named the first and second horses.
I assigned the Triennial Stakes to Evadne, and indi-
cated the " movement" relative to Honeywood and Au-
dubon for the North Derby !
At the time I write it is difficult to collect any satis-
factory information respecting Thursday's races. For
the Gold Cup I still deem Kingston's chance preferable;
Brown-brandy appears likely to carry off the Grand
Stand Stakes, and Honeywood and Vindex are likely to
be the most formidable competitors for the Gateshead
Lottery Stakes,
I am unable to express a definite opinion on the Cor-
poration Plate, as the race will be materially influenced
by the running for the Northumberland Plate. At pre-
sent I think Audubon's chance is entitled to considera-
tion.
Newcastle, Tuesday Night. A FRESH MAN.