The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-04 00:00:00

4 '44
APRIL 4, 1846.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EPSOM SPRING MEETING.
The public having been fully apprised of the changes, and, as we
can consistently add, the improvement already completed or In pro-
gress on Epsom Downs, we may confine our present notice of the
Spring Meeting yesterday to matters pertinent to the day, premising,
however, in justice to a management in which so liberal and judicious
a policy has been displayed, that the opinion of all who have wit-
nessed its effects was unequivocally favourable. Mr. Darling has
only to continue in his present " onward" course, and, without re-
sorting to the " nailing" system, so strongly and deservedly com-
plained of at some of the summer meetings, his speculation cannot
fail to be successful.

Of the racing yesterday it is unnecessary to speak here at any
length—the particulars given underheath will serve to prove that it
was everything that could have been wished or anticipated, and that
the interest of the great Handicap, so meritoriously got up by the
"Licensed Victuallers of the Metropolis," had in no degree been
overrated. It was the source of much speculation, and of an infinity
of " Sweeps," and kept the citizens and their friends on the qui eke
to the last. A more exciting race has rarely been witnessed at this
period, and it is with no small gratification we add that its pro-
moters, determined it shall be " second to none," have made such
progress with the fund for 1847, that, instead of 3001., the sum added
yesterday, we have not the slightest doubt that it will reach double
that amount. In support of this belief, we need only
mention that Mr. Beeton, who has taken up the race
with so much zeal, has already collected 1501., and
that several other parties are exhibiting a respectable amount of con-
tributions. The list, in addition to the leading event, contained the
Trial Stakes, presented by that liberal supporter of the Epson races,
Sir Gilbert Heathcote, and two others, in heats, and thus combining
qantity with variety, was calculated to please the most fastidious.
The weather was cold and boisterous, but on the whole favourable,
until about four o'clock ; a heavy shower of hail and rain then cleared
the enclosure, made the hall a welcome place of refuge, and gave
none reason to regret that by a praiseworty attention to the adver-
tised time of starting, this race was brought to a conclusion at least
one hour sooner than was anticipated.
Of the arrangements on the ground it is only necessary to state
that they were in keeping with the improved tone visible in all other
matters connected with the new arrangement. The onerous duties
of Judge were performed by Mr. Clark, with his habitual promptness
and accuracy; Mr.-Hibbard, as starter, was equally "at home," and
the weighing was entrusted to Mr. Manning, clerk of the scales, at
Newmarket. We ought to add that the stand was opened gratui-
tously, and that Mr. Careless, through whose instrumentality, we
understand, this unusual boon was conceded to the public, was
amply repaid by the influx of hungry visitors to his well provided
refreshment tables. To sum up—the attendance was larger than we
ever saw it, iilcept on a Derby day; the balcony of the Grand
Stand was full and the inclosure thronged ; in fact, taking it altoge-
ther, we may safely assert that the meeting in all respects was
triumphantly successful.
A selection of the priacipal visitors must serve as a wind-up to our
preliminary :—Lord Rosslyn, Lord George Manners, Lord Suffield,
Lord Somerton, Lord Edward Russell, Lord Henry Lennox, Lord
Brownlow Cecil, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Sir Joseph Hawley, Sir W.
Don, Colonel Peel, Hon. George Fitzroy, Hon. Captain Pitt, Hon.
Colonel Anson; Messrs. W, Peel, Greville, Hunter, Blair, Sandford
Graham, Cockerill, Newton, Ives, Magennis, Clifton, Higgins.

The first race for decision was—
The Epson Trial Stakes of 50 soya., given by Sir Gilbert Hedthcote,
added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each ; for three yrs old, 7st ; and
four, 9st. One mile. (10 Subs.)
Mr. Hook's b f Buttress, 3 yrs • .. (Crouch) 1
Mr. S. Stanley's ch c Leaconfield, by Hampton, 2 yrs • • ..... 2
The following horses also started, but were not placed :
The Duke of Richmond's br c Laird o'Cockpen, 4 yrs--Sir G. Heath-
cote's ch c, brother to Valentissimo, 3 yrs—Sir G. Heathcote's br f
by Liverpool, out of Caroline, 3 yrs—lir. Bainbridge's br c Sir Peter
Laurie, 3 yrs—Mr. J. Day's Bourton, by Stockport, 3 yrs—Mr. E.
Ilaworth's br c John Davis, 4 yrs—Mr. G. Maugham's br f Cherry
Bounce, 3 yrs—Mr. Bakhin's b c Sir Edmund, 3 yrs.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Bourton, 3to 1 agst Buttress, and 4to 1 agst
Leaconfield. Bourton went off with the lead, and with Buttress and
Cherry Bounce in his track, cut out the work at a good pace to the
distance ; Leaconfield then took the running, but was caught, headed
at the stand, and in the end beaten cleverly by half a length ; the
Laird o'Cockpen came at the last, and obtained the third place ; Sir
Peter Laurie fourth, and very well up.
The Great Metropolitan Stakes, being a bonus of 300 sovs., by the
subscriptions of the Licenced Victuallers of London and their
Friends, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 so vs. each—the
second to receive 50 sovs. out of the stakes, and the third 20.
Last mile and a quarter of the proposed Derby course. (61 Subs.)
Mr. Matthews's Chamois, 3 yrs, sst 71b . • ..... (Sharp) 1
Mr. Gully's Weatherbit, 4 yrs, Bst 41b ••.••• • • • • • • ... ........ 2
Mr. G. S. Ford's Auricula, 3 yrs, sst
The following also started but were not placed:—
Lord Glamis's Satyr, 5 yrs, 7st 41b—Duke of Richmond's Peasant,
3 yrs, sst 31b—Colonel Peel's King Cob, 4 yrs, 7st 101b—Mr. Drinkald's
Elemi, 5 yrs, 7st 71b Mr. Drinkahl's Farthing Candle,
3 yrs, sst 131b—Mr. Bainbridge's The Wreck, 4 yrs, Est 131 b
—Mr. Johnstone's Lord Saltoun, 5 yrs, 7st 111b—Mr. Maugham's
Doctor Philimore, 5 yrs, 7st 91b—Mr. Forth's h b Velocipede, 5
yrs, 7st 31b—Lord G. Bentinck's My Mary, 4 yrs, 7st 91b—Mr. Forth's
Bourra Tomacha, 6 yrs, 7st' 51b—Sir G. Heathcote's Campenile, 4
yrs, 7st lib—Mr. Wheeler's b g Sir Harry (h b), 4 yrs, 65t 71b—Mr.
Barton's na Tell, 3 yrs, sst Mb—Mr. Crockford's Terrier, 3 yrs, sst
71b—Mr. Greville's Billie Krankie, 3 yrs, sst 51b—Mr. G. Ongley's
Queen of the Gipsies, 3 yrs, Bst 21b—Mr. Dockerey's Lady Char-
lotte, 5 yrs, 7st 81b—Mr. Davis's Pimento, 5 yrs, 6st 121b—Mr.
Hook's Buttress, 3 yrs, sst 101b—Mr. Gratwicke's Titmouse, 4 yrs,
7st 51b—Mr. J. King's Sister to John o'Gaunt, 5 yrs, 7st—Count
Batthyany's Master Stepney, 4 yrs, Est 121b—Mr. Lowther's Lyons,
4 yrs, 6st 121 b— Count Batihyany's Gannet, 4 yrs 6st 81b—Mr.
Drew's ch f Concealment, 4 yrs, Est 21b.
Betting-7 to 2 agst Peasant, Bto 1 agst Satyr, 9to 1 agst
Auricula, 12 to 1 each agst Chamois, Weatherbit, and the Fair Jane
colt, 13 to 1 agst Lord Saltoun, and 14 to 1 agst King Cob, and 15 to
1 each agst My Mary and Lyons. Just before the horses reached
the post for starting Terrier ran against the ropes, threw his jockey,
and got away, but was caught near the rails, and in a few minutes
was remounted. The horses were then drawn up in close order,
conducted into the bottom, wheeled round, re-conducted to the
post, and started in the most perfect style imaginable at the
first signal. For the first two hundred yards, Auricula, Peasant,
and Chamois, were head and head in the van, the pace good,
without being severe. It then mended, and Auricula took a slight
lead, followed by Chamois, Peasant next, and in his wake King Cob,
Queen of the Gipsies, Weatherbit, and several others. Except that
the increasing speed elicited strong symptoms of tailing after enter-
ing the old course, there was no material change till they reached
the turn ; here Chamois headed Auricula, and carried the running on
to the distance, Peasant, we should add, having retired from the
contest at the road, Weatherbit immediately afterward taking the
third position. In the ran-in from the distance, Auricula once, we
believe, had a slight lead, but at the stand Chamois had
recovered it, and improving her advantage every stride, she won
cleverly by a length, Weatherbit, in the final struggle, defeating Mr.
Ford's mares by a neck , Farthiag Candle was fourth, and Lord
Saltouk fifth. Value of the stakes 9101.
Twenty five sovs. added to a Sweepstakes of 5 soya. each, for 3 yr
olds, 6st 31b ; four, Bat 71b ; five, 9st 21b ; six and aged, 9st 81b ;
mares and geldings allowed 31b. The winner to be sold for 350
sovs. Heats, one mile. (6 Subs.)
Mr. John Day's Miss Slick, 3 yrs .. • • .............. (A. Day) 1 1
Duke of Richmond's Muscatel, 3 yrs ....... •..• • • • 2 2
Mr. C. Hornsby's The Maid of Barham, 3 yrs .... •. •
Mr. Woodman's The Gay Lothario, 3 yrs

Sir G. Heathcote's c byVelocipede, dby Emllius, 3 yrs.. ... 3do
First heat was won by a neck, and the second easily by two
lengths.
20 sous., added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sous. each ; 3 yrs old, 6st 91bs ;
four yrs, Bat 51bs ; five yrs, Bst 131bs ; six yrs and aged, 9st 3lbs.
Mares and geldings allowed 31bs. If entered to bo sold for 2001.,
allowed 31bs ; 1501, 91bs ; 1001, 141bs ; and 801, 211bs. Heats, half
a mile. (13 Subs).
Mr. York's bm by Camel, out of Stretch, 4 yrs (501) (Pettit) 1 1
Mr. Langridge's Jessie Hammond, 4 yrs (801) ••.•••. • . • • • • • 0 2
Mr. Vernon's cby Don John, 3 yrs, h b (800 •••• .. 2 0
The following horses started, but were not placed :
Mr. Sadler's Cerberes, 3 yes—Mr. G. Maugham's g by The Saddler
(1001)—Mr. T. Dawson's Kiss-me-quick, 4 yrs (1001)—Mr. Wheeler's
Sir Harry (h b) 4 yrs (801)—Mr. Gill's Queen of the Meadow, 3 yrs
(801)—Mr. S. Smith's Croton Nut, 4 yre (801)—Mr. Woodman's My
Mary-Ann, 4 yrs (801) —Lord G. Bentinck's My Mary, 4 yrs—Mr.
Knowles's Ealing, 6 yrs (1601)—Mr. Death's Voltri, 3 yrs (801).
The first heat was won by a length, and the second by two
lengths.

LATEST BETTING ON THE COURSE.
CHESTER CUP.
12 to I agst Mr. Gully's Weatherbit—taken
12 to 1 agst Mr. A. W. Hill's Sweetmeat
25 to 1 agst Mr. Thompson's Hope—taken
25 to I agst Mr. Dawson's Crim. Con.
25 to 1 agst Mr. Hesseltine's Fitzallen
28 to 1 agst Mr. Parr's Vitula.
DERBY.
The Traverser was backed at 20 to 1, Tom Tullock, at 40 to 1, and
2,000 even laid between the latter and Sharston.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—FRIDAY.
CHESTER CUP.-12 to I.agst Sweetmeat-25 to 1 agst Cum
Can (t)-40 to 1 agst Inheritress (t)-40 to 1 agst Wea-
therbit (t)-50 to 1 agst Polish (t). Nothing else backed.
OARs.-8 to 1 agst Vanish-16 to 1 agst Osprey.
Nothing done on the Derby or Newmarket Handicap.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
Her Majesty's stag lids., Mon., Broomhill Hut; Thurs.,
Richings ; Easter Mon., Stoke Common-14.
Bedale lids., Mon., Swinton Park.
Cleveland hds., Mon., Kennels ; Thurs., Skelton Park-10i.
Durham County lids., Mon., Herperley Tollbar ; Wed.,
Hawthorne; Sat., Maiden Law-10i.
F. B. H., Mon., Stonemason's Arms; Wed., Roskymer-
bridge.
Ledbury lids., Mon., Cradley Workhouse; Thurs., Dymock
village-10.
Cambridgeshire hds., Mon., Shearbatch Wood; Thurs.,
Meager Down-10i.
Earl Fitzhardinge's lids., Mon., Hales Wood; Tues., Post-
lip Hall.
Oakley lids., Mon., Dangee Corner; Wed., Odell Wood;
Sat., Cowper's Oak-101.
Herefordshire lids., Tues., Pink's-bridge-10.
Mr. Watson's hds., Mon., Saltwick ; Wed., Stanton.
Lord Southampton's hds., Mon., Biddlesdon Park; There.,
Sholebrook Inn-12.
Pytchley lids., Mon., Finedon Poplars; Tues., Rocking-
ham Castle; Thurs., Brigstock ; Sat., Benefield-103k
Tindale lids., Mon., Oakwood Gate ; Thurs., Chollerton
—IOIA.
Prudhoe and Derwent hds., Mon., Coal Burns; Thurs.,
Prudhoe.
Mr. Farquharson's hds., Mon., Fivehead Neville; Thurs,
Knoyle.

HER 311/EsTy'S BUCK HOUNDS.—In consequence
of Good Friday and Windsor military steeple chases occurring next
week, the Royal stag houndswill only have two meets, instead of
the usual number, which *ill take plate On Monday and Thursday.
The new number of Bentley's Mistellany (for April)
contains a paper which, at the present moment (Wiled the attention
of whole nations is so forcibly directed towards India), will be fetid
with universal interest. It is entitled "The Seat of War ; the Sikhs
and the Punjab," and gives an excellent description of the kingdom
of Lahore, and a most interesting summary of the events which have
taken place during the last half century. This favourite periodical
also presents us with more of the amusing adventures of " Brian.
O'Linn" (to read which has a similar effect to inhaling laughing gas).
This story is well worthy the great popularity of the author of
"Stories of Waterloo," " Tipperary Hall" is also full of entertain-
ment pertaining to the great topics of the day. It contains some
very spirited songs. Where, for illstance, shall we find a better song
in its way than the one entitled " Wko'S for a Shy at the Siege of
Lahore, my Boys ?" This paper is evidently the production of men
of considerable talent. Everybody should read the " Outpourings,"
which include lots of rare anecdotes of the late gifted Listen. The
discicsores made in " Gaming, Gaming-houses, and Gamesters," of
the trickery resorted to to ensnare the unwary, are well calculated
tO warn the young and wealthy from plunging into a career which
Invariably ends in ruin. Albert Smith's capital contributions to
"Popular ti,lology,," are Atli of spirit and humour. To add to the
attractions of Begtleyr we are presented with an admirable portrait
of Flora Macdonald (tint Flora M`lvor so celebrated by Scott in
" Waverley") and a clever etehing by Leach, illustrating a beautiful
fairy story rendered into English try Lady Duff Gordon. This perio-
died well merits its increasing popularity.

TREMIgNDOUS EXPLOSION AT SHEFFIELD.—Yesterday
Motnrng (Thursday), alma two o'clock, the neighbourhood of Carver-
Ihreet; boStween Wellington-street and Batton-lane, was thrown into
the &theta cOnSternation by an explosion which shook all the houses
for some httfldreds et yards round. On examination it was found
that some infernal machine had been placed under three privies, ad-
joining one of the two trough hails of Mr. William Sanderson's ex-
tensive fork manufactory. The badt Windovrs of nine houses were
completely shattered, no less a intrlittl• than twenty-four being
shattered by the exploded fragments of atone, Ice. A brick wall ,
was levelled with the ground, and considerttbl.6* injury done to the
hull and machinery. The explosion was heard itot only in many
parts of the town, but fbr 'several miles round. The shock in the
immediate neighbourhood is said to have resembled au earthquake.
Inspector Matthews was one of the first of the police oil the spot,
and Mr. Raynor has ordered several men to examine the ruins, with
a view of ascertaining the nature of the diabolical engine which had
been used to blow up the wheel. Very fortunately no one was hurt.
Some suspicions are entertained as to the guilty party, who, we
hope, will be speedily brought to justice.—Doncaster Gazette of
yesterday.
LEEDS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS.—The guardians of the
Leeds poor having determined to erect an industrial school, offered
two premiumi of 301. and 151. for the best and seeond best plans sent
in, and:appointed Mr. Waller, of Hadderfield, and Mr. Parker: ,of
Manchester,' both architects, to decide on the respective merits of the
designs. Those gentlemen have awarded the first prize to Mr. Joseph
Thompson, of Leeds; and the second to Mr. C. W. Durleigh. The
style of Mr. Thompsons's plan is Elizabethan ; that of Mr. Durleigh
is the English domestic of the fourteenth century. The school is
to accommodate 160 boys, 160 girls, and SO infants. The estimated
1 °est of the successful clesigu is 10,0001.—Thcivigkr.

THE GREAT OXFORD AND CAM-
BRIDGE BOAT RACE.
The Cantabs yesterday achieved another victory in one of
the most gallant races on record, and in which the distance
of four miles and nearly a furlong was performed in the al-
most incredibly short period of twenty-one minutes five se-
conds. It was throughout a fine spirit-stirring exhibition,
and the victors and the vanquished alike deserve their meed
of praise, for game and science never surpassed, and but
rarely equalled. The race, in common with all University
matches, was one of peculiar interest, and thousands de-
pended upon the result laid out at odds, not justified by the
close contest which we have now the pleasure of recording.
The race of last season was decided in favour of the Cam-
bridge crew, and the Oxonians having thrown down the
gauntlet, the challenge was accepted, and both went into ac-
tive training, the Cantabs under the able tuition of Robert
Coombes, the champion of the Thames, and the Oxonians
under that of Noulton, of Lambeth.
The stake was, as usual, " honour," and the following are
the names of the gentlemen who disputed the aquatic supe-
riority of the rival Universities :
CAMBRIDGE. st. lbs.
1. C. F. Murdoch, St. John's

2. G. F.Holroyd, Trinity ll 1
3. S. T. Clissold, Trinity H 6
4. W. P. Cloves, Trinity l2 12

5. E. Wilder, ➢lag3alcn
6. K. Harkness, St. John's

7. E. P. Wolstenholme' Trinity ll 1
C. G. Hill (stroke), Trinity
'l'. Lloyd (coxswain), St. John's
OXFORD. st. lbs.
1. H. S. Polehampton, Pembroke
2. E. C. Burton, Christ Church
3. W. U. Heygate, Merton
4. E. H. Pcnfold, St. John's
11 8
5. T. W. Conant, St. John's
6. F. C. Royds, Brazenose
7. W. C. Stapylton, Merton
W. H. Milman (stroke), Christchurch ll 0
C. J. Soames (coxswain), St. John's 9 13
Betting during the last few days bad been at 5 and 6 to 4
in favour of the Cantabs, so eager, indeed, were many that
they had gene even a point further. There was but little
done yesterday, and that at the first-named odds. The
Oxonians came to Putney on Monday, and went to work
without loss of time. The Cambridge party tosk up their
quarters on Tuesday at Aviss's, the Bells, at the same place,
and both had a turn against eights, manned by crack water-
men, to make themselves as competent as possible for the
great struggle.
Four steamers "paddled" up to the scene of action ; the
Childe Harold, with the umpire, C. J. Selwyn, Esq. (Vice-
President of the Thames regatta), and a numerous party of
the elite ; and the Echo, chartered by the Messrs. Searle,
the Waverley, with some Oxford gentlemen, and a largo
party of the Westminster scholars, and the Eclipse with com-
pany from Noulton's.
At half-past eleven the crews drew to their stations off
Mortlake to row to Putney-bridge. Both looked in fine con-
dition, and appeared confident. The colours for Oxford were
dark blue, those of Cambridge light blue.
No time was lost in getting away. Mr. E. Searle gave the
signal, and they both took it admirably. In a moment the
Oxonians' boat's nose was a foot in advance of the other,
but twenty strokes had not been taken by either before they
were level, and one of the most determined struggles
ensued. Cambridge made a desperate spurt, and got their
head three or four feet in advance, but it was met with a
corresponding effort on the part of the Oxonians, and it was
difficult to determine whether either could be said to have
the lead. Stroke succeeded stroke, and fine long ones too,
with great rapidity; but, despite the most strenuous efforts,
the boats appeared absolutely propelled by the very same
person, and they were almost oar and oar, Cambridge hav-
ing the most trifling advantage, and both parties kept at
work as though they had been endowed with
super-
natural vigour. The Cantabs passed under the Suspension-
bridge, at Hammersmith, with their opponent's nose about
level with their No. 4, and stimulated by the acclamations
of the assembled thousands, the Oxford party again " put on
the steam," and ere their arrival at the Crab Tree, were again
level with their opponents. So evenly were they matched,
so lasting appeared their powers, even at the extraordinary
pace at which the distance had been rowed, that it was ques-
tionable which would first reach the goal. They both again
pulled as vigorously as though the race had just commenced,
but the Oxonians could not get their boat's nose in front,
and Cambridge, pulling on a final spurt, gradually, when
almost within sight of home, drew away, and won by three
lengths. Putney and Battersea Bridges, and every other
place where a view of any part of the race could be had,
were covered with spectators, amongst which were a num-
ber of ladies and gentlemen of distinction. The winners
rowed in a beautiful outrigger, built by the eminent Searles,
of Stangate.

MR. SMITH O'BRIEN, M.P., AND
THE RAILWAY COMMITTEES.
Oxford and Cambridge Club, Pall-mall,
April 3, 1846.
Sir,—l have this morning received a letter, signed
" Henry Creed," by which I am informed that my name is
on the list from which Members will be selected to serve on
railway committees, which will commence their sittings in
the week beginning Monday, April 27, during which week it
will be necessary that I should be in attendance for the pur-
pose of serving, if required, on a railway committee.
With reference to this communication, I beg to inclose a
copy of a letter, addressed to you as chairman of the Com-
mittee of Selection, upon the occasion of my having received
a similar intimation from Mr. Creed on the 28th of June,
1845.
I have not seen any reason since that letter was written to
change the determination therein expressed. Indeed, the
circumstances under which I attend Parliament during the
present session are such as to render adherence to that deter-
mination an imperative duty.
I have been called over from Ireland at a period when the
deplorable situation of that country requires the presence of
all whose duties connect them with it, for the purpose of re-
sisting a measure by which it is proposed to invade the per- '
sonal freedom, and to suspend the constitutional liberties, of
the Irish people. In offering resistance to that measure, it
will be necessary for me to assist in exposing the systematic
misgovernment which has produced those results which fur-
nish a pretext for this renewed attempt to coerce Ireland.
The time and facilities at my command being limited, I do
not feel myself at liberty to allow my attention to be diverted
from subjects of higher import to matters of local concern,
which do not affect the interests of my country
I must, therefore, respectfully decline to serve on any com-
mittees on private Bills, except such as relate to Ireland.
I am aware that the House has the power to deprive my
constituents of such humble services as I can render to them,
by imprisoning my person, contrary to law.
I have fully considered, and am prepared to abide that
alternative.
I have the honour to be your obedient servant,
WILLIAM S. O'BRIEN.
To the Chairman of the Committee of Selection.

LORD LINCOLN AND THE SOUTH NOT-
TINGHAMSHIRE ELECTION.
We understand that the Noble Lord, although defeated at
the last election for the Southern Division, has not forgotten
to thank, in a special manner, such of the electors as, upon
that trying occasion, recorded their votes in his favour. A
letter, of which the following is a copy, has been sent by post
to every elector who voted for the Noble Lord :
" Whitehall-place, March 10, 1846.
"Dear Sir,—l request you to accept my warmest thanks
for the support which you gave me by your vote in the late
contest for the representation of South Nottinghamshire.
" Although defeated in that contest, I shall ever look back
with pleasure upon the many marks of personal kindness
and regard which I experienced, and shall remember with
gratitude the exertions which 1,049 friends made in my be-
half.—l am, dear Sir, yours very faithfully,
—Nottingham Journal. "LINCOLN."

FREEMASON RY.—A grand conclave was held on Friday,
at three o'clock, in the new Temple, Freemasons' Hall, for the pur-
pose of installing Sir Knight Colonel C. K. K. Tynte as the most emi-
nent and supreme Grand Master of the Masonic Knights Templar of
England and Wales. The grand conclave having been duly opened
by the Grand Sub-Prior (Sir Knight Burckhardt), the Grand Direc-
tor of Ceremonies (Sir Knight Crucfiex) mustered the escort, and in-
troduced the Grand Master, who was received with due honours, the
Sir Knights presenting arms as he passed under the canopy .f steel.
Ills Eminence addressed the grand conclave on the occasion, con-
gratulating them on the revival of this exalted branch of the ma-
sonic tree. In the subsequent appointment of grand °dicers it was
gratifying to observe that honours were conferred upon several pro-
vincial members of the grand conclave. At the banquet in the
grand hall, at which nearly r
at hundred Sir Knights were present, the
Grand Master took the chair, supported by W. Stuart, Dep. G.M.,
Sir Frederick Fowke, Major Shute, Michael Furuell (i'rov. G. Corn.
for North Munster), W. IL White, Spencer, W. Tucker, J. Ellis,
Cracefix (G.C. Scotland), Goldsworthy, Baumer, Claydon, Gibbins,
Pryer, &c. &c. The gallant Chairman conducted the social duties
with admirable tact ; his addresses were pertinent, and gave much
satisfaction. Sir Knight Crouch and friends contributed greatly to
the pleasure of the day by their tuneful melody, and the arrange-
ments were all in good keeping. Mr. Bacon left nothing undone on
his part as host. We ought not to emit to state that the new Temple
as well as the new Hall were very appropriately fitted up.

- - - - -
MANY I SLIP BETWEEN THE UIIP AND THE LIP
On Tuesday morning last, a young man of the name of William
Ward, was brought before the Mayor, at Lincoln, charged with ob-
taining on the previous day from Mr. Green, merchant, of Lincoln,
a 51. note, under false pretences. Ward was, it was said, a few
months ago a servant with Colonel Elmhirst, to whose establishment
was a domestic who won the heart of sweet William, and on Tues-
day morning they were to have been married, but having some dif-
ficulty in raising the needful, and calling to mind the fact that a Mr.
Cottingham, a farmer, near Wragby, occasionally sold wheat to, and
did business with Mr. Green, merchant, of Mark's-lane, he went to
that gentleman with Mr. ottingluun's compliments, and solicited
the loan of a Si. note for Mr. Cottingham. Mr. Green having oc-
casionally lent Mr. Cottingham small sums of money, handed the
H. not to Ward, remarking to him at the same time it was
strange that Mr. Cottingham had not sent a note for the money,
as he had always done before. Ward made some excuse and
set off with the cash. Soon after he was gone, Mr. Green began ito
think that he had been rather too green in allowing Ward to depart
with the 5/. note, and to set the matter right, he mounted his horse
and rode over to Mr. Cottingham, and then Mr. Green found that he
had been " done brown." Ward, as soon as he got hold of the
money, began to buy fmniture, and sundry articles of dress, in order
to make a dashing turn out the next morning, but in the evening
he was captured and conveyed to the lock-up, Mr. Green, on his re-
turn home, having set a policeman to trace out the unlucky swain.
On examination at the station louse, it appeared that the 51. note
had melted down to 6s. or 75., and from the pockets of the prisoner
were taken a pair of new white gloves and other articles. Instead
of being set at liberty to get married, the man was remanded until
Friday, in order that Mr. Cottingham may be examined, and he will
then most likely be committed for trlal.—Lincolnshire Chronicle.
LICENSED VICTUALLERS' PROTECTION SOCIETY.—At
a special meeting of the committee of the above Society, held at the
office, 90, Farringdon-street, on Friday the 3d instant, Mr. T. R. Elt,
in the chair, a reward of one guinea was paid in each of the follow-
ing cases :—To James Cuddy, 20 L, for apprehending William Roper,
for robbing Mr. Druce, Feathers Tavern, Waterloo-road, of a pewter
, pot and two glasses ; to Richard Langridge, 222 B, for apprehendithe
ng
Thomas Oates and Charles Davis, for an attempted burglary in
.house of Mr. Marks, the Lord Admiral, Vauxhall-bridge-road, Pim-
Pico ; and to George Rodney, 279 L, for apprehending Marytitin,
Campbell, for robbing Mr. Fryer, Founders' Arms, Irollandiso
*Blackfriars-road, of two glasses. At a previous meeting, the
log rewards were also paid :—To Mr. Meade, a parochial Su: °`
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guinea, for detecting Charles Chubbs, barman to Air.
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