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TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Stn,-6bserving in your Paper of yesterday the names
of certain Peers, who are reported at length to have opened
their eyes to the signs of the times, and to have taken up
the standard of Reform, permit me to ask, through the
medium of your Constitutional Journal, low it comes to
pass that so many declared Anti-Reforming Lords, imme-
diately about the person of the Sovereign, and with their
families too, have not hastened to recant their errors and
serve our patriotic King, by joining his Ministers in the
great measure of national Reform, in preference to hanging
about the Court for their own personal interests? Perhaps
the Earl of Brownlow, his Countess, and Lord Valletort,
and others, will take the hint. VERAX.

WANT OF REFORM IN OXFORD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sut,—Having observed a letter in your liberal journal
a short time ago respecting the examinations in the schools
at Oxford, allow me, Sir, to make a few observations.
Parents, when they send their sons to either of our Uni-
versities, are too often but little acquainted of the enor-
mous and ruinous expenses that a gentleman commoner
must often incur when he lsas to associate with sons of
Peers and extravagant young men of the highest fashion
and of large fortunes. The expenses of most of the Col-
leges are beyond all calculation. I was in Magdalen Col-
lege four years myself, and never did it cost me upon an
average less than 6501. a year, although I was only a gen-
tleman commoner, and this was with the greatest possible
economy.

Unfortunately at College, as in the army, if you cannot
sit down and indulge in various and expensive wines and
other unnecessary luxuries with the rich and high-bred
dons, you are thought but very little of, and are cat by
them. Although we are sent there to study and improve
our minds, lam sorry to say we are often drawn into nu-
merous and disgusting dissipations that we and our friends
little anticipated.
In Magdalen College, which is one of the highest, there
are few of the gentlemen commoners wlio possess less than
30001. to 40001. a year. Wel!indeed may we cry out,
Reform, Reform !--so much wanted in our Universtties,
which are at present, I regret to say, in a great measure
upheld by bigotry, pampered luxury, abominable vice, and
shameful extravagance. I am, Sir,

Your obedient and humble servant,
OXONIENSIS.
Gower-street, Bedford-square, May 20.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ELECTION.

ELEVENTH DAY .—lifencH 19.

At length a re-action has taken place, and the result of
to-day's polling has been an increased majority of seven in
favour of Lord Milton. The election is not, however, by
any means at an end, for a most important question has
been mooted this day by Mr. Cartwright's party, and
which is to be argued to-morrow. It is whether the free-
men of Northampton are or are not entitled to vote. It
appears there are about 500 freemen, and that there arc
certain extensive tracts of land in which they have a
common right, and on which they are each allowed to
turn six horned cattle from May to February. The ques-
tion to be decided iQ, whether this privilege constitutes a
freehold for life, and next, whether it is of the required
value.

Mr. Cartwright's party raised the question by tendering
the vote of a freeman this morning, an objection was
made to its acceptance, and the right remains to be deter-
mined by the assessor. The decision will be of consider-
able importance, if given in the affirmative, not only to
the town of Northampton, but also to many others. Mr.
Cartwright's party both last night and during this day
have been busily canvassing the freemen, and this evening
the Committee of Lords Althorp and Milton, which is
sitting at the Free Press Office, have issued an address
to the freemen, calling upon them, in the event of the
right being established, to vote for those Noblemen. At
the close of the poll to-night the numbers were—
Althorp - - - - 2,415
Milton - . - 2,076
Cartwright . 1,952
Knightley - 1,377
Lord ALTHORP observed, that by the state of the poll,
and by what he had observed during the day, he was sa-
tisfied that the final result now entirely depended on the
decisions come to in the assessor's booth. The number of
fresh votes tendered that day had been very small, and
the increase on. the poll had principally arisen from the
decisions in the assessor's booth. He was aware that the
poll was not likely to close yet, for he had seen an adver-
tisement in a London paper, stating that the poll would be
kept open till Tuesday next. He should, therefore, have
the honour of seeing them and addressing them for four
days longer,, and, he hoped, of continuing to thank them
also for their exertions in his cause.
Mr. CARTWRIGHT said he had but little to offer to
them to-day. The apparent advantage over him arose
from the decisions in the assessor's booth, for as regarded
the polling of the day he was three a.head of Lord Milton.
The advantage gained over him in the booth arose from
the assessor, in consequence of the disproportion of the
numbers to be disposed of, taking three of Lord Milton's
votes to two of his. It was obvious that under such an
arrangement the advantage would be with his opponent.
The numbers were now pretty equal, and be supposed,
therefore, on the morrow the assessor would take them
one and one. With respect to the advertisement in a
London paper, he knew nothing of it till he saw the news.
paper. He believed, however, to the declaration that the
poll would be kept open till Tuesday next, was added
" unless Lord Milton resign."—(lmmense laughter.) He
was under no pledge ; but he would tell them, that as long
as he thought he had any chance he would keep open the
poll. He believed it was now pretty well known that
there was a question of very great importance, which was
to be argued on the morrow. He would not blink that
question which ever way it might go, for it was one of
great importance to them ; and if he succeeded, he should
be establishieg a valuable right for many of them.—(Ap-
plause.) With respect to a publication which he had seen
by Lord Milton, he would not go into it, but merely ob-
serve, that in his opinion it left the question as it found
it. His complaint had been as to the secrecy observed,
and he still thought Lord Althorp and tord Milton ought
not to have joined in the manner they did.
Sir CHARLES KNIGHTLEY said he could see nothing
in the paper circulated by Lord Milton to alter the opinion
he had first formed. There was nothing to criminate them
in a Court of Justice, but quite enough to criminate them
in a court of honour; and neither ought to have stood
after the letter written to Mr. Cartwright. The facts
were now pretty well before the public, but they would be
more so before long. He was sorry Lord Milton was not
there, because be did not like to say any thing against
him behind- his back. He considered that he descended
from his station in society in inserting an anonymous letter
in .the Northampton Free Press, especially as that letter
was a rancorous one and called on the freeholders
to turn Mr. Cartwright out. And why was he
to be turned out, because he was honest enough to
oppose measures he thought would destroy his country.
They should keep open the poll as long as a chance re-
mained, and let those who raised the contest answer for
the havoc and destruction they had occasioned.

The Honourable Mr. WENTwortur FITZWILLIAM ob-
served that the contest was now at a stage in which if it
did not die a natural death, it must in a few days undergo
the sentence of the law. He believed nothing on earth
could now alter its state. Its doom was fixed, and it must
die on Tuesday next. He bad an observation to make on
what had fallen from the Hon. Baronet, as to its being
beneath his father, looking to his station in life, to write
the anonymous letter alluded to. He could not agree with
the Hon. Baronet. His father had not signed his name
because he did not want to produce any undue influence.
His father's object was to induce some gentleman of prin•
ciples like his own to come forward. With respect to the
address being rancorous, he would acknowledge it might
be so as regarded the political principles of the gen tlernan
oa his left (Mr. Cartwright), but he was sure it contained
nothing that could hurt the private feelings of that gen-
tleman, He had nothing further to add, but to thank
them for their kindness towards his father.
The poll was then declared adjourned till the following
morning.

We have authority for stating that the ru-
mour of the death of Lord DONOUGHMORE is untrue. His
Lordship was, we are happy to say, considerably better
yesterday.—Evening Mail.
THE DUCHESS IDA OF SAXE-WEIMAR.—
This illustrious lady, who arrived from Rotterdam yester-
day afternoon, on a visit to their MAJESTIES, is a younger
sister to the QUEEN, and was united to Duke BERNARD
CHARLES of Saxe Weimar Eisenach in 1816, at the
age of twenty-four. The-reigning Duke of SAXE MEI-
NINGEN is the only brother of her MAJE•TY and the
Duchess IDA, and succeeded• to the family territory in
1803, at which period he was only three years old. His
mother, the Duchess Dowager, administered the Govern-
ment till December, 1821, when the Duke completed his
21st year. The extent of the territory of Saxe Meiningen
is about equal to 680 square English miles, and the popu-
lation is estimated at 140,000. The principal town,
Meiningen, contains nearly 5,000 inhabitants.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EPSOM RACES.-THURSDAY.

The characteristics of the Derby day are so well known,
and have been so frequently and so fully described, that to
enter into a detail of the incidents of this day would be a
mere waste of time. We shall briefly state that the pano-
rama of the road was a mere repetition of the scene that
has been exhibited on every similar occasion for many years
past ; but it is not to be concealed that its leading features
partook less of excitement than formerly. It is true that
the demand for post-horses in the metropolis was very
great, and that exorbitant prices were paid ; yet it was
evident that there was a fading-off in the number of
" four-in-hands," and other dashing equipages ; nor were
the " cruelty-vans," &e. in such general requisition as we
have seen. Such as it was, however, the journey to the
races abounded in those annoyances which necessarily arise
from a crowded and dusty road, crazy vehicles, and drunken
drivers ; nor was there a lack of accidents (fortunately
not of a serious nature) to aggravate them, realizing the
description given in 3latliews's celebrated song :
" Some push along with four-in-hand, while others drive at
random,
In whisky, buggy, gig, and dog-cart, curricle, or tandem."
By one o'clock the Downs assumed much of the hustle and
animation that we have been accustomed to see on the Derby
day ; vast numbers of carriages and horsemen were to he
seen approaching in every direction ; the Aristocratic and
stylish portion driving at once to the Grand Stand, which
speedily boasted of a splendid assemblage of rank, fashion,
and beauty. By the hour appointed fur the race the sides
of the course were lined ‘‘ kir vehicles of the usual diversity
of character, the space left between them and the chains
being completely filled with those who were not fortunate
enough to obtain better accommodation ; in fact, as we
have before stated, the scene, without equalling the splen-
dour of the olden time, was brilliant and imposing. It is
with pain we have to add, that hooks and prints of the
most obscene description were offered for sale (principally
by females) in all parts of the race-course, and with im-
punity, although it seems almost impossible that the
matter should not have come under the observation of the
police. The all-important question of Reform is not for-
gotten, even here. The " Reform booths" were the most
frequented, and the " Reform nuts" were universally al-
lowed to have the most agreeable favour.
We stated yesterday that little credit was attached to the
rumour of his Majesty's visit; we were right in our con-
jecture, but to compensate for the disappointment, several
Members of the Royal Family honoured the Races with
their company. The Royal visitors were—Her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Princess Victoria,
Prince of Linsingen, their Royal Highnesses the Duke of
Cumberland and Prince George, his Royal Highness Prince
Leopold, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar ; Earl of Errol,
Hon. S. Hay, Col. F. Fitzclarence, and the Reverend
Mr. Wood.

The Royal party occasionally visited the Grand Stand
and the Steward's Stand. In the two rooms of the Grand
Stand, appointed for the reception of the higher classes
of visitors (and who can only obtain the privilege of a
personal introduction to the Chairman, J. Weston, Esq.)
we observed many of the
The following is as complete a list of the fashionables as
the crowded state of the course permitted us to collect :
Duke and Duchess of Richmond ; Dukes of Grafton, Rut-
land, Portland, and Dorset; Marquis and Marchioness of Cleve-
land, Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter ; Marquises of Wor-
cester, Graham, and Clanricarde; Marquis and Marchioness of
Londonderry ; Earl and Countess of Chesterfield, Earl arid
Countess of Wilton ; Earl of Derby ; Earl and Countess of
Shrewsbury and family; Earl and Countess of Albemarle and
Lady A. Fitzelarence ; Earls Verulam, Jersey, Orford, Strad-
broke, Uxbridge, Mountcharles ,• Lords G. Bentinck, H. Ben-
tinck, A. Lennox, Tullamore, James Fitzroy, John Fitzroy,
Anson, Cecil, Lowther, Gardiner, Powlett, Forrester, Grimston,
Villiers, Raneleigh, Fitzharris, Clanbroke, Lilford, F. Somerset •
Generals Grosvenor and Upton ; Sirs M. Wood, V. Cotton, S.
Graham, L. Glyn, J. Shelley, J. Gerrard, J. Fitzgerald, J.
Bourke, It. Brook, NV. Riddell; Honourables G. Anson, Her-
bert, S. Fox, E. Petre, Rousse, Butler, Grosvenor, Harris ;
Colonels Russell, Udny, Wilson, Drummond, Cosby, Peel,
Beresford, Clive; Captains Byng (and Lady Agnes), Hunter,
Grant, Angerstein, Bulkeley, Baring, Harvey, Jones, and
Cadogan ; Messrs. Greville, Rush, Batson, Irby, Warrington,
Roberts, Payne, Holyhoke, Houldsworth, Delme Radcliffe, J.
Mills, F. Mills, Curtis, Walker, G. Walker, Berkeley, Pelham,
Chaloner, Heneage, Wyndham, Jerningham, Crawford, &c. &c.

There were_ several foreigners present, including the
Persian Prince, Syd Khan, and the Russian Minister Count
Matusevic. Opinions are divided as to whether the com-
pany in general was as numerous as last year. From what
we saw on the road, and the general appearance of the
Downs, we are inclined to believe that the assemblage was
at least as great. The weather yesterday was not by any
means so favourable as on either of the preceding days ; it
was fine, though exceedingly windy, till the Derby had
been run, and, it commenced raining and continued
throughout the remainder of the day, rendering the journey
homeward anything but comfortable.