The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-22 00:00:00

THE BRAZILS.

FAL2,IOIITII, MAY 19.—The Swift p '
aCket Lieutenant
Lory, came in this morning, from Rio Janeiro, April
2d; Bahia, 9th; Pernambuco, 14th. Passengers—Mr.
and Mrs. Kelly and two daughters, Mr. M'Grouther,
Mr. Hilyard, Mr. Greenwood, Mr. Schroeder, Lieutenant
Reid, R.N., Mr. and Mrs. D'Almeida and family, Mr.
Armfield and Miss Robilliard. On freight about 35,0001.,
a part from the River Plate, and some on account of the
mining companies. She spoke on May 4, in latitude 33
36 N. longitude 43 W., the Danish brig Margaretha,
fr•ra Valparaiso. Her Majesty's packet Crane, follow-
ing had not arrived at Rio when the Swift sailed. The
Swordfish was to sail from Pernambuco for Liverpool on
April 16.
Of news there appears to be but little. The Minis-
terial arrangements had not been completed, as reported
by the last packet to be in course of formation. The
Firebrand steamer, from the River Plate, was expected
at Rio, and would convey the British Minister, Lord
How den, to England.
The slave trade is still carried to a great extent in
the Brazils. About 5,000 were landed in the neigh-
bourhood of Bahia in thirteen vessels, els, and 7,000 near
Campos, Rio Grande, and Rio Janeiro—all in the short
space of two months. Several steamers aro employed in
the traffic.
No news from the River Plate. Intelligence of the
revolution of France reached Bahia May 9, but no ex-
citement was created therefrom.

public peace.
•_-T_—_------
MARTLEBONE VESTRY.—On Saturday, a vet
fully attended meeting of the Marylebone Vestry tool
place, Edward Joseph, Esq., in the chair. Mr. Flood,
personurb
theit nd
the vestry clerk, stated that be bad to report that the
Department, for presentation, expressive of loyalty and
address to her Majesty had been placed in the hands
of her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Home
regretat attachment mate nt tb e t
roe c
eherll t crown, and
He had received a communication from the Secretary of
State, which he begged to lay before the vestry. The
communication was dated Whitehall, May 16, and
after
stating that he (Sir G. Grey) had had the pleasure of
attempt Majesty'sto dist
laying the address of the representative vestrymen of
Marylebone before the Queen, added that her 3,hiesty
was
graciously pleased to receive the address, and to express
her gratification at the expressions of loyalty and attach-
ment it contained. Mr. Nicholay moved that the eon,
munication be entered on the minutes, which, having
.
been seconded, Mr. Stanford said, in the absence of the
Rev. Rector, he had much pleasure in reporting that the
address to her Majesty on the birth of a Princess ~,,1 I
presented at the late levee to her Majesty in person 1133
the Rev. Rector, Mr. Nicholay, and himself, and they
were so graciously received that he could only h Y
wished the whole party had been there to see their arve
ception.—(Laughter.) The resolution was carried e-
nimously. Una-
Sir William Magnay, Bart., and Colonel Aloore
arrived at Blackwall-pier on Saturday morning b
General Steam Navigation Company's y the
Ste'
ata-sh
Triton, from Ostend. steamship

QueCenClaUndßirinceC
The
yester-
day of the Court attended Divine service
day morning, in the Military Chapel of Wellington
Barracks.
Helena, and the
Royal, the Princess Alice, the Princess
Princess Louisa took airings yesterday.
The Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Princess
The Count and Countess of Neuilly and family came
r
Albert and ladies and
up from Claremont and paid their respects to h
Majesty and Prince Albert, at Buckingham Palace, on
Saturday.
Her Majesty, accompanied by the Prince of Wales
and the Princess Royal, and attended by the Hon.
Matilda Paget and Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey,
visited her Majesty the Queen Dowager on Saturday, at
Marlborough House.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert rode out on horse-
back, attended by Captain the Hon. Alexander Gordon,
Equerry in waiting.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by
Colonel the Hon. C. B. Phipps and Captain the Hon.
Alexander Gordon, dined with the officers of his regi-
ment, the Scots Fusilier Guards, on Saturday evening,
at Grillon's Hotel.
1 Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent dined with
the Queen, at Buckingham Palace, on Saturday even-
ing. The Queen, accompanied by the Royal Duchess,
afterwards honoured the performance at her Majesty's
Theatre with her presence. The royal suite consisted
of the Countess of Charlemont, Lady Augusta Bruce,
Earl of Morton, and Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, and
her Royal Highness the Duchess Bernhard of Saxe Wei-
mar, honoured the performance at her Majesty's Theatre
on Saturday evening with their presence.
Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, R.N., was presented to
the Queen at her Majesty's Levee, on Wednesday, on his
return from foreign service by the Earl of Auckland.
Charles Searle, M.D., was presented to her Majesty at
the Levee by Lord Duncan.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager attended Divine
service yesterday in the Chapel Royal, St. James's.
lessons by the Rev. G. Repton, and the communion ser-
vice The prayers were read by the Rev. T. Kilmore, the
by the Rev. br. I Randolph. The musical service was
" 0 God thou art my
Mendelssohn's. The anthem,
by the Rev. Dr. Wesley. The sermon was preached
Francis, Bennett,
e presided at the organ. The
and Bradbury.
Mr.
Tun'
Clerk of the Closet, and the
Bishop of Norwich, the
Clerk of the Closet, were
Dean of Hereford, Deputy
in
waiting.• •of the Rev. Thomas Dale
(Purcell) was sung by Messrs.
consisting
Mr. E. S. Bigg, and Mr. Scad-
(Vicar of St. Pancras),
Majesty, from St. Pancras,
ding, with an address to her
Grey on Saturday at
had an interview with Sir George
the Home-office.
GoAd,''
deputation,

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The Governor of the Bank of England had an inter-
view with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Satur-
day, at his official residence in Downing-street.

EPSOM RACES.

EPSOM, SATURDAY NIGHT.—The entries for the
Craven Stakes and Plates closed this afternoon; as has
been the case at most places this year, they are some-
what below the average, and smaller fields than usual
may be anticipated; all, however, have filled, so that
there is not likely to be any falling off in the quantity
of sport. With regard to the preparations on the Course,
we have an improvement to mention which cannot fail to
be acceptable to trainers. The Derby, it is known, will
be run over the new course, a full description of which
was given in this paper some weeks since. The horses
will, as usual, be brought, in the first instance, into the
paddock, so obligingly placed at the disposal of the lessee
by Sir Gilbert Heathcote, and will be saddled in front of
the Grand Stand; but instead of being taken round the
course to the starting post, a distance of a mile and a
half, they will, after taking their preliminary canterE,

return to the paddock, from Which they will be Conducted
through a gate, a short distance below the commence-
ment of the old Cup Course, direct to the post, the dis-
tance from which to the paddock is not above fifty or
sixty yards. A barrier of posts and chains will be
carried from the paddock to the starting post, beyond
which no person will be allowed to pass; the horses,
therefore, from the time of saddling to the start, will be
effectually protected from the annoyances which have so
long formed a most objectionable prelude to the race.
Mould and tan have been most liberally used, particu-
larly over the newly-made ground and round Tottenham
Corner, and the course, thanks to this precaution and
some heavy showers, is in better condition than is gene-
rally
supposed. There are several minor improvements;
amongst them may be noticed a balcony thrown out in
front of the Grand Stand for the use of Sir Gilbert
Heathcote's friends; the small wooden stand at the end
of the enclosure, has been prepared for the use of the
Earl of Chesterfield and party. The refreshment-rooms
will be under the purveyorship of Mr. Lumley, who has
agaik 114 d the good taste to engage Mr. Davis, chef de
cuisine Co the Jockey Club. Those who may not have
the entre to the Stand, will find Mr. Carless at his post
close at hand. The railroad arrangements have been
sufficiently advertised to prevent the necessity of our
saying more than that they are on the most ample scale.
The following are the engagements for the four days:—
TUESDAY.

The Craven Stakes of 10 sovs. each; for three yrs old
and upwards. The last mile and a half of the New
Derby Course.
Mr. Roles The Cllr, 6 yrs—Lord Clifden's Sagacity,
4 yrs—Lord Strathmore's Brocardo, 5 yrs—Mr. Osbal-
deston's Chat,: 4 yrs--Mr. Johnstone's Confederacy, 3
yrs—Sir G. Ileathcote's f by Velocipede, out of Miss
Wilfred, 3 yrs.

The WOodCota Stakes of 10 sous. each, with 100 added,

for two yrs old, the second to receive 50 out of the
stakes. T.Y.C.
Mr. Leigh's Cashier—Count Bathyany's-, Lepidus—
Mr. Varrall's British Consul—Mr. Critchley's Sir
Henry Hardinge—Mr. Death's Cassarian—Mr. Charl-
tou's Kissaway—Mr. Roles The White Lady—Mr. B.
Green's Westow—Mr. B. Green's A bbot of Meaux—
Mr. Ley's c by Slane, out of Partiality—Mr. T. Nevin's
fby Caesar, out of Emily, by Muley (h b)—Mr. W.
Etwall's f by Emilius, out of Soldier's Joy—Mr. Irwin's
Philippa—Mr. Herbert's c by Sir Hercules, out of
Empress—Mr. Herbert's c by Venison, out of Odessa--
Mr. J. B. Day's Traitress—Duke of Richmond's Syrup
Mr. Osbaldestone's Ravensbone—Lord Chesterfield's f
by Jereed, out of Rodanthe—Mr. Payne's Glauca—Mr,
Payne's Farthingale—Mr. W. H. Roberts's Charm—
Mr.,W. H. Roberts's Bro. to Eldon.

The Manor Stakes of 5 soya. each, with 40 added, for
three yrs old and upwards. Heats, the last mile and
a quarter of the new Derby Course.
Lord Strathmore's Gabbier, 4 yrs—Mr. Dawson's The
Magnet, 6 yrs—Mr. Bush's Red Doe, 3 yrs—Sir G.
Heathcote's Mischief, 3 yrs—Mr. Drewitt's Pimento
aged—Mr. Parr's Miss Nipper, 3 yrs. ,
The Horton Stakes of 5 soya, each, with 30 added, for
three yrs old and upwards. heats, the last mile and
a quarter of the new:Derby Course.
Mr. Ilussey's Embrace, 3 yrs—Mr. Hargreave's Fis-
tiana, 4 yrs—Lord Strathmore's Tit Bit, 5 yrs—Mr.
Drinkald's Wildred, 5 yrs—Mr. Thompson's Activity, 3
yrs—Mr. Drewitt's Pimento, aged—Mr. Merry's f, by
Lanercost, out of Abigail, 4 yrs—Mr. Balchin's Sir
Edmund, 5 yrs—Mr. Ayres's Wee Bit, 4 yrs—Mr.
Price's Legislat r 4 yrs.
T,

WEDNESDAY.
'he Derby Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h ft, for three yrs
old ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 21b ; the second to re-
ceive 100 sovs. out of the stakes, and the winner to
pay 100;sovs. towards expenses, &c. The New Derby
Course.
The nominations amount to 215, of which 20, or 21,
are expected to come to the post. In the list of arrivals,
given underneath, wo have prefixed an asterisk against
those likely to run.
The Carew Stakes of 5 says each, with 30 added, for
three yrs old and up wards. Three quarters of a
mile.

Mr. Bowes's Brother to Lunedale, 3 yrs—Mr. Rolt's
Comet, 3 yrs—Duke of Richmond's Nestor, 3 yrs—Mr.
Baines's Blackcock, 4 yrs—Mr. Drinkald's Japis, 3 yrs
—Mr. Dawson's The Magnet, 6 yrs—Mr. Thompson's
Activity, 3 yrs—Mr. E. R. Clarke's Self-defence, 3 yrs
—Mr. Pullen's Headley, 3 yrs—Sir G. Heathcote's Mis-
chief, 3 yrs—Mr. Arcedeckne's Famine, 4 yrs—Mr.
Jones's Ellen (late Growl), 4 yrs—Mr. Death's Spanish
Chesnut, 3 yrs--Mr. York's Elimea, 5 yrs.
The Burgh Stakes of 5 soy's. each, with 30 added, for
three yrs old and upwards. Heats, half a mile.
Mr. Gratvvick's Landrail, 3 yrs—Lord Strathmore's
Bedouin, 4 yrs—Mr. Drinkald's The Cardinal's Niece,
4 yrs—Mr. Barnes's Blackceck, 4 yrs—Mr. Walker's
Johnny, 3 yrs—Mr. Henderson's Free Trader, 4 yrs—
Mr. Taylor's Dean Swift, 6 yrs—Mr. York's Elimea,
5 yrs.

THURSDAY.
The Epsom Four yrs old Stakes of 50 5015. each, h. ft.
Derby Course.
Mr. Shelley's Cutaway—Lord Chesterfield's Lady
Lurewell—Sir G. Heathcote's Nestor—Mr. F. Bain-
bridge's Black Satin—Mr. Ford's The Precocious Youth
—Lord Exeter's c by Hetusan Platoff, out of Valence.
The Durdans Stakes of 10 sous. each, 5 ft if declared,
&e. The last mile and a quarter of the new Derby
Course.
Mr. Thelluson's Old Port, 4 yrs—Mr. Roles The Cur,
6 yrs—Lord Chesterfield's Free Lance, 5 yrs—Duke of
Richmond's Nestor, 3 yrs—Mr. Hargresve's Fistiana,
4 yrs—Mr. Drinkald's Japis, 3 yrs—Count Bathyany's
Nourmahal, 3 yrs—Mr. Osbaldeston's Fugleman, 3 yrs
—Mr. Johnstone's Confederacy, 3 yrs.
The Grand Stand Plate of 200 soya., added to a Handicap
of 10 goys. each. Great Metropolitan Stakes Course.
at lb a lb
St. Demetri, 5 yrs Bl2 Nestor, 4 yrs ... .••• 7 2
Whinstone, 6 yrs 8 9 Trap 3 yrs
6 12
Plaudit, 6 yrs
Hydrangea, 5 yrs ... 8 5 Faunus, 4 yrs
Swiss Boy, 3 yrs 8 3 Snuflbox, 3 yrs ........• 6 5
Fergus, 4 yrs
Forest Flower, 6 yrs 7 6 Genuine, 3 yrs ....... 5 7,
Palma, 4 yrs 7 5 Egremont, 3 yrs 5 u
Sir Martin, 4 yrs 7 4 Sister to Valenussim , 4
12
Captain Pepper, 4 yrs 7 2 3 yrs
The Denbies Stakes of 5 sovs. each,ewist,h
the3o added,
lastforile
three•year olds and upwards. Heats,
and a quarter of the new Derby course.
W _alker's Johnny,
Mr. J. Day'slMignon, 4 yrs-: 3 yrs—Mr. 3 yrs—Mr. Thompson's .Activity,aged.
Har-
greave's No-go, 6 yrs—Mr. Drewitt's

The Cobham Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 30 added, for
three-year olds and upwards. Heats, one mile.
Lord Strathmore's Tit-bit, 5 yrs—Mr. Merry's f. by
Lanercost, out of Abigail, 4 yrs—Mr. Dawson's The
Magnet, 6 yrs—Mr. Dawson's Genuine, 3 yrs—Mr.
Hammond's Marquis of Conyngham, 5 yrs—Mr. Death's
Glitter, 3 yrs—Mr. Parr's Miss Nipper, 3 yrs.
rRIDAY.
The Oaks Stakes of 50 soya. each, h ft, for 3 year old fil-
lies, Bst 71b each; the second to receive 100 soya. out
of the stakes, and the winner to pay 100 sovs. towards
expenses, &c. New Derby Course.
(There are 152 fillies engaged, and two or three and
twenty are expected to run. They will be selected from
the lot enumerated amongst the arrivals; we have placed
an asterisk against the probable starters.)
The Members Plate of 50 sovs., for three year olds and
upwards. Metropolitan Course.
Mr. Hargrave's No Go, 6 yrs—Lord Strathmore's
Tit-bit, 5 yrs—Lord Strathmore': Kesheng, 5 yrs—Mr.
Drinkald's Widred, 5 yrs—Mr. Drinkald's Cardinal's
Niece, 4 yrs—Mr. Drinkald's lapis, 3 yrs—Mr.Thomp-
son's Man of my Heart, 5 yrs—Mr. Merry's f by Laner-
cost, out of Abigail, 4 yrs—Mr. Johnstone': Confederacy,
3 yrs—Mr. Dawson's Genuine, 3 yrs—Mr. Hodson,s
Headingly, 3 yrs—Mr. Pullen's Headly, 3 yrs—Mr.
Smith's Fergus, 4 yrs—Mr. Drewett's Pimento, aged—
Mr. Price's Legislator, 4 yrs—Mr. Parr's Miss Nipper,
3 yrs—Mr. E. R. Clarke's Latitat, 3 yrs—Sir G. Heath-
cote's c, by Lanercost, out of Caroline, 8 yrs.
The Derby and Oaks Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 30
added. Heats, one mile.
Mr. E. R. Clarke's Self Defence, 3 yrs—Mr. Rolt's
Comet, 3 yrs—Duke of Richmond's Nectar, 3 yrs—Mr.
Hargreave's Fistiana, 4 yrs—Lord Stathmore's Bedouin,
4 yrs—Mr. Drinkald's lapis, 3 yrs—Mr. Drinkald's
Widred, 5 yrs—Mr. Thompson's Activity, 3 yrs—Mr.
Walker's Johany, 3 yrs—Mr. Dawson's Genuine, 3 yrs
—Mr. Busk's Red Doe, 3 yrs—Sir G. Heathcote's f by
Astracan, 4 yrs—Mr. Arcedeckne's Famine, 4 yrs—Mr.
May's Serge, 3 yrs—Mr. Balchin's Sir Edmund, 5 yrs
—Mr. Ayre's Wee-bit, 4 yrs—Mr. Brown's Faunus, 4
Yrg—Alr. E. Mau ham's Dlartingale, 4 yrs--Mr.
Crosby's Cast-off, 4 yrs—Mr. Price's Legislator, 4 yrs.
HORSES ARRIVED OR EXPECTED.
ENGAGED THE DERBY.
*Mr. Pedley's BesboroughIN
Sir J.B. Mill's Deerstalker
*Lord Eglinton's Eagle's *Mr. Sandford's the Sheriff
*Mr. Lillie': Great Western *Ad.fru.mDay's Nil Desperata-
*Mr. Baker's Oscar
*Mr- T. Parr's Sponge *Lord Clifden's Surplice
*D. of Rutland's •TbeFiddler 'Lord Clifden's Loadstone
*Major Pitt's Fern
Mr. Greig's Lancaster "Mr. Payne's Glendower :
Mr. B. Green's Swiss Boy
Mr. E. R. Clarke's Self * Mr. B. Green's Shylock
Defence Mr. B. Green's Beverlac
Mr. E. R. Clarke's Latitat
Tdr.ar.Ble
thercock n
Bo
wo wese,ss's
BSrpor.intgoyLJuancek-
*Mr. E. R. Clarke's Wea-
Col. Anson': Backbiter
,
Mr. A. Glen's Walkington E. Nun's the Fowler
Mr. Death's The Moor
J. Scett's the Stinge
Mr. Death's Glitter r
*Mr. Osbaldestone's Fugle-
Mr. Death's SpanishChesnut man
Mr. Drinkald's lapis 111 r. Osbaldestone's Cupid
Mr. Drinkald's Rainbow Mr. Johnstone's Confede-
Mr. Astley's Headingly racy
ENGAGED IN THE OARS.
*Sir R. Bulkeley's Miss *Mr. Quin's Attraction
Orbell •Lord Exeter's Tisiphone
*Mr. S. Hawke's Miss liar- *Lord Stradbroke's Alpheia
rison *Sir G. Heathcote's Miss
*Mr. Pedley's Lady Mary Wilfred filly
*Mr. Pedley's Cymba Sir G. Heathcote's Sis. to
*Lord Eglinton's Astrwa Valentissimo
*Mr. E. Peel's f out of Ninny Count Bathyany's Nour-
*Mr. Cookson's Camphine mahal
*Sir J. Hawley's Vexation Mr. Astley's Red Doe
*Sir H. Fleetwood's Gram- Sample
mar *Mr. Merry's Aspasia
*Mr. Bouverie's Prairie Bird *Mr. J. Dixon's Do-it-again
*Colonel Peel's lodine •Mr. J. Dixon's Hope
*Colonel Peel's Lola Montez Mr. J. Scott's Sorceress
D. of Richmond's Reflection *Mr. S. Conway's Lady
Mr. Bowes's Wiasma Elizabeth
*L. Stanley's Sis. to Satirist *Mr. Teasdale's Miss Lydia f
ENGAGED IN THE GRAND STAND PLATE, WOODCOTE, &C.
Lord Eglington's Plaudit Lord Exeter's St. Demetri
Mr. Jaques's Sir Martin Sir G. Heathcote's Nestor
Mr.rayna's Glauca Count Bathyany's, Egre-
Mr. Payne's Farthingale mont
Mr. Brown's Trap Count Bathyany's Nour-
Mr. Brown's Faunus mahal
Mr. Maughan's Martingale Duke of Richmond's Syrup
Mr. Death's Caesarian Mr. Herbert's Odessa colt.
Sir H. Fleetwood's Forest Lord Chesterfield's Lady
Flower Lurewell
Col. Peel's Palma IMr. Virrall's Brits Consul
Besides a great number for the Craven Stakes and Plates.
LATEST BETTING AT THE WEST END.
DERBY.
6 to 4 agst Lord Clifden's Surplice
7 to 1 agst Mr. J. Day's Nil Desperandum—taken
7 to 1 agst Mr. Payne's Glendower
9 to 1 ugst Mr. B. Green's Shylock
10 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Springy Jack—taken
15 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Loadstone
20 to 1 agst Mr. B. Green's Swiss Boy
33 to 1 agst Mr. J. Scott's Stinger
40 to 1 agst Mr. E. Peel's Great Western—taken
40 to I agst Mr. Baker's Oscar
50 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Eagle's Plume—taken
50 to 1 agst Duke of Rutland's The Fiddler—taken
1000 tols agst Major Pitt's Fern
OAKS.
5 to 2 agst Mr. Pedley's Cymba
6 to 1 agst Mr. Dixon's Do-it-again
8 to 1 agst Col. Peel's two—taken
10 to 1 agst Sir J. Hawley's Vexation—taken
10 to 1 agst Baron Rothschild's Sister to Satirist
12 to 1 agst Mr. Quin's Attraction
12 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Tisiphone
12 to 1 agst Mr. Fol jambe's Queen of the May
12 to 1 agst Mr. S. Conway's Lady Elizabeth—taken
15 to 1 agst Mr. Teasdale na Miss Lydia f—taken
15 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Aspasia—taken freely
16 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Wiasma
16 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Astrxa—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Hawker's Miss Harrison—taken

TO THE EDITOI? OF THE SUN.
my capacity of counsel to your sporting
readers, I will at once proceed to a severe examination
of my Derby brief, and as briefly as possible lay before
them a " full, true, and particular" statement of the case
as it at present stands. In the first place, my remarks
of last week are still applicable in every instance; the
list of starters will be the only necessary alteration.
The field in number wll not exceed at the very utmost
twenty-four (!), and will be the following, as far as I
can judge at present:—Besborough, Surplice, Shylock,
Springy Jack, Telegraph, Fogleman, Eagle's Plume,
Loadstone, Sponge, Swiss Boy, Nil Desperandum, Oscar,
Glendower, Great Western, The Fiddler, Fern, The
Sheriff, The Fowler, Weathercock, and The Stinger;
the latter, with Lancaster, Deerstalker, Voyager, and
Be feriae, are on the dubious list. Telegraph, Fugle-
man, Lancaster, and Voyager will find the pace much
too good for their humble capacities. Fern and Deer-
stalker, sons of Venison, will find their chances extin-
guished by their half-brother Nil Desperandum, who I
am inclined to think will be seen in the first flight
throughout the race; his quality and condition is unex-
ceptionable, and with A. Day or his brother up, will
certainly be alongside, if not in advance of the much
vaunted Surplice.
Peck seems confident of doing something prodigious
with Besborough, but he must " bide his time." Bes-
borough's day has .not yet arrived.
Great Western and Sponge are much alike in qua-
lity, and that is by no means suited to the Derby course.
The Sheriff, the beau ideal of a racer, if he can but
live the pace after he has mounted the hill, will have, at
the least, Oscar and the Fiddler, if not three-fourths of
the field, as safe as if they were boiled. Keep a sharp
eye on the Sheriff ; he is generally an awkward person
to deal with.
The Stinger's starting is rather doubtful, his pins not
being in the best order imaginable.
Swiss Boy seems likely to be the representative of
Mr. Green's lot, and must not be despised ; but should
the owner at the eleventh hour declare to win with
Shylock, their judgment, as of yore, shall go against
the Jew.
Glendower, the sole representative of the blood of
Slane, cannot but finish in the front. Nat will be his
jockey.
Kent's pair have been playing the very devil with
the pockets of the public, and I think it not at all im-
probable they may crucify their owner's hopes, and, for
once in a way, show how their owner and the public, in
running after certainties, may get out of their latitude.
Lord Clifden will, I believe, declare to win with Load-
stone, although it is well known that Surplice is the best
horse, at any rate over a flat. This very mysterious
couple I hardly know what to make of ; they are both
very superior animals, Surplice, being the son of Touch-
stone and Crucifix; and Loadstone of Touchstone and
Latitude; the latter seems best suited to the Deby
course theformer
so far as shape and strength goes, butleave
the
in every other respect has the advantage. I
public to judge for themselves.
w
Last on the list, but by no means thaelialesaEstiaisntiiumL
ance, is the celebrated Springy Jack ohrnt-,
by Herman Platoff, out of Obolirvkion,ho most certainly
last
August,
in a very
did spring from oblivion at Y
year old Assault, by a head,
by defeeafttienrg
Queen of the May, Volley,
unexpected manner,
ll"- the odds at the time were
a thatsev ertiersste-tr-atote
farad
the distance, in; thetwo-
year
others being beaten off;
to
which by the
o4ftel?Trales's Stakes, he became a pro-
minentand has remained so
11 to 4 on Assault, and,
softlereatchheagain race,s Springy Jack
and Volley; immediately
bye was the Prince
I consider about the
:tfhethpoos
jturiyn, his present
ever
rsince.
favouritew with
hr
Ft.b
Be
ulltl
eerr Derby,
His chance,
if you do
cboenstdiitniotoh.e rTacoesiuf
mheupc,
joomcekseytso
your Rork well
k and faithfully on Wednesday next, and
have no constraint put upon your actions, being deter-
mined that the best shall win, you will find for Springy
Jack damages, the Derby stakes, 5,7501., more or less.
If it is expected of me to place the four first, I should
do so thus:—

Mr. Bowes's Springy Jack ............ (Butler) 1
Mr. Day's Nil Desperandum ~.,(Day)
Lord Clifden's Surplice ............ (Robinson 3
Lord Eglinton's Esgle's Flume ...(Marlow) 4

PORTSMOUTH, SIINDAT.--iVe hare accounts from. Sir
Thomas Herbert's squadron to the 31st of March, at
which time the Raleigh, 50, bearing the broad pendant
of Commodore Sir Thomas Herbert, K.C.8.; the Fire-
brand steam-frigate, Captain Hope; the Alecto steam-
sloop, Commander Massingberd; the iron steamers
Lizard, Lieutenant-Commander Pears, and the Harpy,
Lieutenant-Commander Tomlinson, were at Marne
Video, together with the United States frigate Brandy-
wine, and several French, Brazilian, and Spanish men-
of-war.
" The Griffon brigantine, Lieutenant Cominemder
Thurburn, sailed from Monte Video on the 10th of
March with sealed orders. Supposed destination, •the
Falkland Islands.

" On the 30th of March the vessels of War at Rio de
Janeiro were—the Comus,l6, CommdcearpDta'iEn
the Acheron surveying steam-vessel,
the Swift packet, the Crescent receiving ship, andl a
Ync
Stok°u e rst;
Peruvian steamer, newly arrtved from the United Stal es,
bound to Valparaiso. The Greciae, 16, Commander
Tindal, was cruising.
" The Inconstant, 36, Captain She phard, and the E[y-
dra steam-sloop, Commander Skipwith, are gone &veva
to the Plata. The Mariner, 12, Commander Mathison,
touched at Rio on her way from the coast of Africa to the
East Indies. _
" Lieutenant Ballard, who came out in the Asia, 84,
is appointed to the Alecto ; Lieutenant Hollingsw-orth
to the Raleigh ; Lieutenant d'Aguilar, to the Grecian.
Lieutenant Phelps, late first of the Raleigh, proceeds
home in the packet to join the St. Vincent, 120, as flag-
Lieutenant to Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Napier. .Ile
bears dispatches from Sir Thomas Herbert and the Bri-
tish Minister. Commander Tatham has returned to do
duty on board the Raleigh, and is succeeded on shore by
Flag-Lieutenant Egerton.
" The Firebrand steam-frigate, with Lord Howden on
board, will leave Rio for England four days after her ar-
rival from the River Flate. So you will have her at
Spithead shortly after the packet.
" All—that is in the River Plate and Rio—are
anxiously awaiting the decision of the new Minister.
"At Monte Video, on the 9th inst., several companies
of Basques refused to go on board until the Government
paid them their arrears. The Government tried to bor-
row money from the merchants, but succeeded in raising
a very small quantity only. During the same night (the
9th) many robberies were committed, it is believed by
these bands. On the 10th they returned to their duty.
On that night several more robberies were committed;
but now all is apparently quiet."
The Howe, 120, Captain Sir James Stirling, was docked
yesterday for a slight repair. She is ordered to be at
Spithead by the 29th inst.
The St. Vincent, 120, Captain Decree, flag of Sir
Charles Napier, wants a new capstan, and will be gene-
rally refitted in about nine days.
The Dido, 20, Captain Maxwell, sailed from Auckland,
New Zealand, on the 24th of December, for the Fejee
Islands. _ . -

The Portsmouth Naval Club held their quarterly
meeting at the Portland Hotel, Southsea, on Friday
evening, Captain Sir Richard Grant in the chair. About
30 officers sat down to a first-class dinner, prepared by
Mr. Dent, complete in all its appointments. The known
vivacity and good humour of the Gallant Chairman, the
superiority of the viands, the old "yarns" which brought
back cock-pit times fresh to the memories of the
veterans around the festive board, kept them together
beyond club hours, and yielded to all a cheerful enter-
tainment.

OPENING OF THE NEW STEAM-BASIN AT PORTO-
NoUTH.—The most extensive preparations are being
made for the accommodation of the public to witness the
ceremony of the opening of the new steam-basin, which
is to take place at the time of high water at about
3 i>.sr., on Thursday next. The principal or grand
stand is formed like a section of an amphitheatre, and is
on the east side of the basin, near the outlet to the north
dock. The corner coping-stone forming the entrance to
this dock is the last stone, the walls and other Coping
being all
templetcoe. At this position a temporary land-
ing-place een built, where it is supposed her
Majesty and the Royal party will disembark from the
Royal yacht Fairy, after she has entered the basin.
Along the pier-head and sea wall, forming the north side
of the basin, a long line of booths are in course of
erection. Booths have also been built in the large
openings in the new storehouse that extends nearly
700 feet along the margin of the west side of the basin. A
large booth is also being erected on the south side; this, we
understand, is air the use of the admirals, the principal
personages of the dockyard, and their families and
friends. The stones, timber, and rubbish has all been
cleared away, and the ground levelled and made good
completely ruund the margin of the basin, so there will
be nu lack of room for all the persons who may wish to
witness the spectacle. Should the day prove fine, no
doubt many thousands of persons will attend the
ceremony.

IMPORTANT ORDER RESPECTING BILLETING MA-
RINES.—The Lords of the Admiralty have caused att
alteration to be made in the law as to the billeting of
Marines. By the Marine Mutiny Act, just passed and
now in force, it is enacted, " That upon the order or
orders in writing, under the hand of the Lord High
Admiral, or the hands of two or more of the Commis-
sioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral,
or upo❑ the order or orders of any commandant or
commanding officer of any division of Royal Marines,
constables, &c., are required to billet the officers and
marines, whether marching ur otherwise, in victualling-
houses and other houses specified in this Act, and they
shall be received by the occupier of such houses, and be
furnished by such victualler with proper accommodation
in such houses, and with a separate bed fur each ma-
rine ; or if any victualler shall not have suffi-
cient accommodation in the house, then in some good
and sufficient quarters, to be pruvitikd by such victualler
in the immediate neighbourhood. And it- is further
enacted, that if any petso❑ liable by this Act to have
any officer or marine quartered on him shall refuse to
receive any such officer or marine, or to afford him such
proper accommodation, he shall forfeit any sum not
exceeding a, nor less than 40a., and that all provisions
fur such billeting shall extend and apply to all inns,
alehouses, and to all houses of all persons licensed to
sell beer, ale, porter, cider, or perry by retail, to be
consumed or drank in their dvvell;ng-houses and pre-
mi,es."

THE ADMIRALTY DOCKYARD GRATUITY.—The Ad-
miralty have ordered a foreman of the dockyard in each
establishment to be selected and reported to their Lord-
ships for ihe annual bonus of 501., granted under the
new dockyard regulations. A gratuity of 501. has been
ordered to be paid by the Admiralty to the widow of
Mr. D. Banes, late foreman at Sheerness.

EXPERIMENTAL SQUADRON.—The Caledonia, 120, is
about to go out of liamoaze into the Sound; and the
Ganges, 84, is at the Great Nore. If it is wished to
form a channel fleet this summer, these will come to
Spithead, and joi❑ the St. Vincent, 120, Prince Regent,
92, Powerful, 84, Bellerophon, 80, and Howe, 120; and,
should it be wished to exercise a larger number of ships,
as few of our officers ever served in a fleet, the Trafal-
gar, 120, Superb, 80, Belleisle, 72, Blenheim, 56, Vin-
dictive, 50, and Fox, 42, can be added, which, with
twelve steamers ready for sea in the harbour, would
make an imposing force, and, for the performance of
evolutions, not more than a sufficient number.—Hatep•
shire Telegraph.
TIIE NEW ARCTIC EXPEDITION.—The vessels, In-
vestigator, Capt. Bird, and the Enterprise, Capt. Sir
James Clarke Ross, in search of Sir John Franklin's
expedition at Baffin's Bay, passed Peterhead on the 17th
instant, and the steam tender, Monkey, accompanying
them, put in for a supply of coals.
OBlTUARY.—Commander John Ellis died on Thurs-
day, at his residence, Southtown, Great Yarmouth.
He was one of the old war officers, and served as
lieutenant in the Goliath, in the action with the
Spanish fleet off Cape St. Vincent. He was the
elder brother of Lieut.-Colonel Ellis, C. 8.,
and of Lieut. Francis W. Ellis, R.N.

APPOINTMENTS.
Lieutenant the Hon. W. B. de Blaquire (1844) to the
Ganges, 84, at the Nore.

Clerks—E. E. J. Grey, in charge to the Merlin
steam-packet, fitting at Portsmouth ; Thomas Reeves
to the Powerful, 84 guns, at Portsmouth.
Gunners—Joseph Buckle to the Merlin ; George
Ferran to the Medusa steam-packet, fitting at Ports-
mouth.

Boatswains—J. Harris and W. Tyson, acting to the
Agincourt depot ship, at Plymouth.
Midshipmen—John H. Ferguson to the Ocean, flag-
ship at Sheerness; John Moresby to the Odin steam-
frigate in the Mediterranean.
Naval Cadets—E. Foster to the Victory, flag-ship at
Portsmouth; W. Wilberforce to the Bowe, 120, at
Portsmouth; T. M. S. Riddell to the Amphitrite cor-
vette, on the coast of Africa.
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Devonport,hseman to v bebe i
Dockyard—Mr. John Honey, leading man of store-
houses at Devonport, to be first-class, wee Pope, super.
leadingannu a t e d;
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inevitably have been drowned. A length of time elapsed
before she could be rescued from ber perilous situation,
owing to the negligence of this company in not being
provided with any means for rendering assistance when
life is in danger. Too much blame, in fact, cannot be
attached to the directors of this company, for not taking
the precaution of having at every station a companion-
ladder, with a railing on either side, instead of an un-
protected plank. The passengers at present are pushed
over among a crowd of porters, &c. Three lives have
already fallen a sacrifice at Bonn to this want of precau-
tion on the part of the directors of the Cologne Steam
Navigation Company. It is but justice to add that the
Dusseldorf Steam Navigation Company's boats, built in
England, are provided with life buoys, and the company,
since this accident, have at once signified their intention
of providing safe landing-ladders.
DEPARTURE OF THE SIAGARA.—This splendid new
steam-ship, under the command of Captain Ryrie, took
her departure from Liverpool for Boston via Halifax, on
ISaturday last. She took out about fifty passengers, and
the usual weekly mails, for Canada and the United States.

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CONTRACT for BRITISH OP TIMBER,
TELICKSTUFF, PLANK, and TREENAILiL
Depareseent of the Storekeeper General of the Navy.
Somerset-place, 22d May, 13411.
The Commissioners for executing the earne of Lord High Admiral
Of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give
notice that on TitunsnAr, the 29th June next, at one o'clock, they
Will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to Con-
tract for supplying,
20,009 d
Loads of BhIITISII OAK TIMBER (rough contents, but to
hedelivered hi a rough or sided state as the said Commis -
lioness shall direct).
4,1'00 Loads of BRITISH OAK, THICKSTUFF, and PLANK
and
840,000 BRITISh OAK TREENAILS.
To be delivered at Her Majesty's several Dockyards by the 31st
December, 1850, rices including all carriage and other expenses.
A Tender may Mrmade for the whole Contract, or for the quanti-
ties required for any one or more of the yards, but not for less than
the full quantities of Timber, Thickstutf, Plank, and Treenails re-
quired for any one yard.
A Form of the Tender showing the distribution, sidings, and
idniensions of the Timber, Thickstuff, Plank, d
ee
an Trnails, and all
other necessary particuiars, may be had on application to this Office,
by letter or otherwise. No Tender will be received after One o'clock
on the day of treaty, nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or
an agent for him eluly authorised In writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty,
and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for British
Oak," and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, accompanied
by a letter, signed by two responsible persons, engaging to become
bound with the person tendering, in the sum of 20,9001., for the due
'performance of the whole Contract, or in a due proportion for a part
only.

ORLEANS and BORDEAUX RAILWAY
COMPANY.
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING.
Notice is hereby given, that an Extraordinary General Meeting of
all the Shareholders in this Company will be held at Hertz's Rooms,
Rue de la Victoire, Paris, on WEDNESDAY, the 31st May instant, at
'Three o'clock in the Afternoon, to consider the project of the French
Government for the expropriation of the Railway Companies, and
the conditions offered to the Shareholders, in the event of the ex-
propriation being voted by the Legislature.
On this occasion every Shareholder will be admitted without re-
ference to the number of his Shares. Shares may be deposited at the
Offices of the Company, No. 5, Rue de Trois Freres, Paris, and cards
of admission obtained up to Twelve o'clock at Noon on the day of the
Meeting.
Shareholders who cannot attend in person are earnestly requested
to send their proxies to the Company's Offices, 2, Capel-court, Lon-
don, on or before MONDAY, the 29th of May, or direct to the Office in
Paris, so as to arrive on the morning of the day of the Meeting.
Forms of Proxy may be obtained on application at the Offices of
the Company in Paris and London ; and of Messrs. Barned and Co.,
bankers, Liverpool.

By order of the Directors,
CHARLES PONS, Secretary.
2, Capel-court, London, May 22, IS4B.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
bidlle. JENNY LIND.
The Mobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Publis are respect-
billy informed that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on
THURSDAY next, May 25, on which occasion Mdlle. JENNY LIND
will appear as LUCIA, in Donizetti's Opera of LUCIA DI LAM-
XERMDOR.
To be followed by various entertainments in the Ballet Depart-
ment, combining the talents of Mdlles. C. Grisi, C. Rosati, M. Tag-
Loin, Cerito, and MM. Perrot and St. Leon.
The free List is suspended, the public Press exce
officeed.
Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box-
Theatre, price 10s. 6d. each. of the
Applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the
rtox-office of the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Second Appearance of Madame TADOLECT.
Second Appearance of Mr. REEVES.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public are
respectfully informed that Madame TADOLEOir will make
May her se
and
appearance appearance is this country TO-MORROW VENING, 23,
will be performed Donizetti's Opera of
LINDA. DI CIIANIOUNI.
Linda, Madame Tadolini ; Pierotto, 3ldlle. Schwartz; Antonio,
Signor Coletti ; Carlo, Signor Reeves ; Ii Marchese di fioisfleurY,
Signor F. Lablache ; Ii Prefetto, del Villagio, Signor Lablache.
To conclude with the admired Balle
N t Divertissement, entitled
LES ELENIES.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.
The F`rie List is suspended, the public Press excepted.
Doors open at half-past Seven, and commence at Eight

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of
EVENING Mr. B. Wbster, sole Lessee.
THIS

Will be performed WIVES AS THEY WERE, AND MAIDS AS
TREY ARE. Lord Priory, Mr. Farren; Sir William Dorrillon, Mr.
Cresvrick ; Sir George Evelyn, Mc. 'lowa ; Lady Mary Radio, Mrs.
Glover; Miss Dorrillon, Mrs..Nisbett.
After which a new piece called the PAS DE FASCINATIGN.
To conclude with a Grand Romantic Extravaganza, founded on
Horace Walpole's mysterious production, and called THE CASTLE
OF OTRANTO. Manfred, Mr. Keeley ; the Marquis Vincenzo., Mr.
J. Bland; Theodore, Miss P. Horton ; Odonto, Mr. Caulfield ; Hip-
polito, Mrs. W. Clifford; Isabella, Miss Reynolds; Matilda, Mrs.
Caulfield.

Stage Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, vex-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 35.; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Ralf-past Six, Performance to continence at Seven.

TEIEATRE ROYAL, :DELPHI.
Under the direction o: Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
HOME. Principal charactors by Messrs. 11. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Mrs.
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner, &c.
After which a new Farce, called GOING TO THE DERBY THE
DERBY DAY.
T. conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chapinwill perform.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.
I.lors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Matkews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE SCARECROW. Principal characters by
Messrs. Buckstone, Selby, Granby, and Charles ; Mrs. C. Jones, Miss
Lee, and Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
After which, a new Interlude, entitled THE FAST MAN.
To conclude with a new and original Classical Extravaganza,
entitled THESEUS and ARIA_DNE ; or, the Marriage of Bathes.
Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, 11. Hall, S. Smith, F.
Cooke ; Miss Fitzwilliam, Miss Jane Coleman, Miss Marshall, and
Madame Vestris.
Dress Duxes, 55.; tipper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. No
hall-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell. 33, Old Bond-street.
Last Night but Four of the Engagements, and Eighth Appearance
since 1845 of M. Achar6l, also Eighth Appearances in this Country
of Kele. Desiree and M. Julien Deschamps (of the Theatre
du Gymnase, Paris).

THIS EVEVING,
The Entertainments will commence at halt-past Seven o'clock when
Will be performed a new Vaudeville, in One Act, entitled LE
PETIT-ILLS. Benjamin, M. Julien Deschamps; Theodore, M.
Josset ; Fougeres, M. Tourillou ; Madame Darmantieres, Madame
ValnaY ; Henriette, atdlle. Marot.
Aftoer which a new Vaudeville, entitled MADEMOISELLE
AGATIIE. Jean-Felicien Bergeret, M. Achard ; Annette, Mdlle.
Desiree.
To be followed by BABIOLE ET JOBELOT. Jobelot, M. Achard ;
Babiole, Mdlle. Desiree.
To conclude with LA VIE EX PA.RTIE DOUBLE. Theophille
Trinquit, M. Achard; Amanda, ildlle. Desiree.
Itozes, he. ; Pit, 3e. Gd. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 23.

Bones and Stalls may be obtain, :d at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,