The Sun.
London, England, 1851-04-03 00:00:00

THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1851.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS.

(From the Yites and Proceedings of the House of Commons
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2.
COUNTY FRANCHISE BILL.

Order for Second Reading read; Motion made and Ques-
tion put, " That the Bill be now read a second time." The
House divided

MINORITY—AYES, 83.
Aglionby, H. Hastie, Alexander O'Connell, M. J.
Alcock, Thomas Headlam, T. E. O'Connor, Feargus
Anstey, T. C. Henry, Alexander O'Flaherty, Anthony
Barron, Sir H. Heywood, James Pechell, Sir G.
Bass, M. T. Hepworth, Lawrence Pilkingten, James
Blake, M. J. Higgins, George Power, Dr.
Bright, John Hobbouse, T. B. Reynolds, John
Brown, H. Hodges„T. L. Sadleir, John
Chaplin, W. J. Hodges, T. Twisden Balmy, Colonel
Clay, James Horsman, Edward . Scrope, G. P.
Clifford, H. M. Howard, P. H. Scully, Francis
Cobden, R. Keogh, William Shafto, R. D.
Copeland, Aid. Kershaw, James Sidney, Alderman
Corbally, M. E. Lawless, Cecil Somers, J. P.
Cowan, Charles Lennard. T. B. Staunton, Slr.G.
Crawford, W. S. M`Cullagh, W. Strickland, Sir G.
Devereux, John T. Magan, W. H. Sullivan, Michael
Divett, Edward Maher, N. Tenison, E. K.
Duke, Sir James Meagher, Thomas Trelawny, J. S.
Duncan, Lord Milner, W. M. Wakley, Thomas
Duncombe, T. Moffatt, George Wall, C. B.
Evans, Sir De Lacy Molesworth, Sir W. Walmsley, Sir I.
Fox, W. J. Morris, David Wawn, J. T.
Gibson, T. M. Mowatt, Francis Williams, John
Granger, T. C. Munta, G. F. Williams, W.
Greene, John Nugent, Sir Percy
Grenfell, C. Pascoe O'Brien, J. TELLERS.
Hall, Sir B. O'Brien, Sir Timothy King, P. J.
Hardcastle, J. A. O'Connell, John 'Hume, J.

MAJORITY—NOES, 299.
Acland, Sir T. Egerton, W. T. Moody, C. A.
Adair, Hugh E. Ellice, Edward Morgan, 0.
Adair, R. Shafto Ellice, E., jun. Morison, Sir W.
Adderley, C. R. Kinlyn, Viscount Mulgrave, Earl of
Anson, Colonel Ferrer, James Mailings. J. R.
Anson, Viscount Fellowes, E. Mundy, William
Arbuthnott, H. Fergus, John Mare, Colonel
Arkwright, George Ferguson, Colonel Naas, Lord
Armstrong, Sir A. Ferguson, Sir R. Napier, Joseph
Ashley, Lord Fitzpatrick, J. W. Newdegate, C. N.
Bagge, W. Fitzroy, Henry Newport, Visct.
Begot, lion. W. Fitzwilliam G. W. Noel, Gerald J.
Bagshaw, John Forbes, William Norreys, Sir D.
Bailey, Joseph Fordyce, A. D. O'Brien, Sir Lucius
Baillie, H. J. Forester, G. C. Ogle, S. C.
Baines, M. T. Forster, Matthew Ord, W.
Baird, James Fertescue, Chichester Ossulston, Lord
Baldock, E. H. Freestun. Colonel Owen, Sir John
Baldwin, Barry French, F. Packe, C. W.
Bankes, George Frewen, C. H. Paget, Lord A.
Baring, Sir F. Fuller, A. E. Paget, Lord C.
Baring, Thomas Gallwey, Sir W. P. Palmer, Robert
Barnard, E. G. Gaskell, J. M. Palmerston, Via.
Barrington, Viscount Gilpin, R. T. Parker, John
Barrow, W. H. Glyn, G. C. Patten, W.
Bell, Jacob Goddard, A.L. Pigott, Francis
Bellew, R. M. Gooch, E. S. Plumptre, J. P.
Bennet, Philip Goold, Wyndham Ponsonby, C. F.
Beresford, William Gore, W. R. 0. , Portal, Melville
Berkeley, Admiral Goulburn, Henry trice, Sir R
Berkeley, Henry F. Grenfell, Charles W.. Pugh, David'
Berkeley, C. L. Greene, Thomas Bowdon, Colonel
Bernard, Viscount Grenfell, Charles W. Repton, G. W.
Best, John Grey, Sir G. Ricardo, Osman
Birch, Sir T. Grey, Ralph W. - Rice, E. R.
Blair, Stephen Grosvenor, Lord R. Rich, Henry
Blandford, MarquiS Guernsey, Lord Richards, Richard
Boldero, Henry Gwyn, Bowel Romilly, Colonel
Booth, Sir R. G. Hall, Colonel Rumbold, C. E.
Bowles, Admiral Hallyburtou, Lord Rushout, Captain
Boyle, Colonel lialsey, T. P. Russell, Lord J.
Bramston, T. W. Hamilton, Lord C. Russell, E.
nrereridge, Richard Harris, Richard Russell, F. C. H.
Billie°, M... Hatchell, John Sanders, George
Broadley, Henry Hawes, Beni. Sanders, Joseph
Brooke, Sir A.B. Henley. J. W. Scott, F.
Brown, W. Herbert, Sydney Seymour, H. D.
Bruce, C. L. C. Berries, J. C. Seymour, Lord
Bruen, Colonel Hervey, Lord A. SlaneY, R.:A..:.!
Buck,' L. W. Hildyard, R. C. Smyth, Jc hn George
Bulkelcy,Sir R. B. Hindley, Charles Smollett, A.
Buller, Sir Y. Hodgson, W. N. Somerville, Sir W.
Banbury, Edward Hope, A. Sotheron, T. H. S.
Burghley, Lord Howard,VE. G. Spearman, H. J.
Burke, Sir T. J. Hudson, George Spooner, Richard
Butler, P. S. Inglis, Sir R. H. Stafford, Augustus
Buxton, Sir E. Jermyn, Earl Stanford, J. F.
Campbell, W. F. Jocelyn, Viscount Stanley, Edward
Carew, W. P. Johnstone, Sir J. Stanley, E. H.
Cavendish, C. C. Jolliffe, Sir W. 11. Stanley, W. 0.
Cavendish, G.H. Jones, Captain Stanton, W. 8.
Cavendish, W. G Knightley, Sir C. Stuart, Lord J.
Cayley, Edward S. Knox, Colonel Stuart, H.
Charteris. Francis Knox, W. S. Stuart, John
Chatterton, Colonel Labouchere, Henry Sturt, Henry G.

Chichester, Lord J.
Childers, J. W.
Christopher, It. A.
Clerk, Sir G.
Clive, R. 11.
Clive, H. B.
Cocks, T. S.
Coke, Edward K.
Coles, 11. B.
Compton, H. C.

Lacy, H. C.
Langston, J. H.
Lawley, B. B.
Legh, G. C.
Lemon, Sir C.
Lennox, Lord A.
Lennox, Lord G. H.
Lewis, Sir T.
Lewis, G. C.
Lewisham, Viscount

Taylor, Thomas E.
Thompson, Colonel
Tollemache, F. J.
Tollemache, John
Towneley, John
Townley, R. G.
Townshend, Captain
Train, George
Trevor, G. R.
Tufnell, Henry

Cowper, W. F.
Craig, Sir W. G.
Cubitt, William
Dalrymple,:Captain
Darner, Colonel
Davies, D. A.
Deedes, W.
Denison, Edmund
Denison, J. E.
Dick, Quintin
Disraeli, B. ,
Dod, J. W.
Dodd, G.
Drummond, Home
Duckworth, Sir J.

Lindsay, Colonel
Littleton, E. R.
Lockhart, W.
Long, W.
Lopes, Sir Ralph
Loveden, Pryso
Lowther, Henry
Lygon, Gen.
Mackenzie, W. F.
Mackinnon, W. A.
Macaghten, Sir E.
M'Neill, Duncan
Mahon, O'Gorman
Mahon, Viscount
Manners, Lord G.

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Tyler, Sir G.
Vane, Lord IL
Verner, Sir: W.
Villiers, Viscount
Vyse, R. IL
Waddington, 11. S.
Walpole, Spencer
Wegg-Prosser, F.
Wellesley, Lord C.
Westhead, J. B.
Willcox, Brodie
Williamson, Sir H.
Wilson, James
Wilson, Matthew
Wodehouse, E.

Duncombe, A.
Duncombe, 0.
Duncan, John
Dandas, Admiral

Marshall, J. G.
Matheson, Sir J.
Matheson, Colonel
Maule, Fox

Wood, Sir Charles
Worcester, Marquis
Wrightson, W. B.
Wynn, H. W.

Dundas, George Maunsell, T. P.
Dundas, Sir D. Maxwell, J. P.
Dunne, Colonel Melgund, Viscount
Du Pre, C. Georgo Meux, Sir henry
East, Sir J. B. Mies, P. W. S.
Ebrington, Viscount Milnes, IL M.
Edwards, Henry Mitchell, T. A.

IN.,_
ynn, Sir W.
Wyvill, Marniaduke
Yorke, E. T.

TELLERS.
Hayter, W. G.
Hill, Lord M.

COURT CIRCULAR.

Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge and
the Princess Mary visited the Queen yesterday morning, at
Buckingham Palace, and remained to luncheon with her
Majesty and Prince Albert.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess de Ne-
mours visited her Majesty yesterday.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert presided yesterday af-
ternoon at a meeting of the Royal Commission for the Pro-
motion of the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all
Nations. His Royal Highness arrived at the Exhibition
Building in Hyde-park at a quarter before three o'clock.
The Commissioners present were Earl Granville, Sir R.
Westmacott, Sir Charles Lyell, Mr. Cubitt, Mr. T. F. Gib-
son, Mr. Pusey, M.P., and Mr. Hopkins (president of the
Geological Society).
Mr. J. Scott Russell, secretary to the Royal Commission,
attended.

Colonel Reid, chairman of the Executive Committee;
Colonel Lloyd, Special Commissioner; and Dr. Lyon Play-
fair, Special Commissioner, were in attendance.

The Royal Commissioners received a deputation from
Sheffield, consisting of the Mayor of Sheffield, Mr. Bouverie,
and Mr. Dunn.

The meeting broke up at a quarter past five o'clock,
when Prince Albert and the other Royal Commissioners
received the Queen, who arrived at the Exhibition Building
at that hour.

Her Majesty was accompanied by her Royal Highness the
Princess Helena, and was attended by the Countess of
Desart and Colonel Buckley. The Queen was conducted
through the galleries and other parts of the building, and
afterwards returned with Prince Albert to Buckingham
Palace.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Prince
Alfred, attended by Mr. Birch, took a drive yesterday, in
an open carriage. Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal,
and the younger members of the Royal Family, took their
usual pony and walking exercise yesterday in the Royal
garden.
The Earl De Grey, the Earl and Countess of Cawdor, Lord
Edward Howard, Lord and Lady Robert Grosvenor, and the
Right Hon. Sir George and Lady Grey, had the honour of
dining with her Majesty yesterday evening, at Buckingham
Palace.

The Commissioners for the Reduction of the National
Debt held a quarterly meeting yesterday, at the official resi-
dence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in Downing-
street. The Commissioners present were the Chancellor of
the Exchequer, the Governor of the Bank of England, and
the Deputy-Governor. Sir Alexander Spearman, secretary
and comptroller-general to the Commissioners, was in at-
tendance. _

A deputation respecting the Morayshire Railway, consisting
of Mr. Anton (Parliamentary agent), Mr. Burns, Mr. James
Grant, and Mr. Martin (Parliamentary agent), had an inter-
view yesterday with the Railway Commissioners, at the office
of the Board of Trade.

Mr. R. Sallarnan bad an interview yesterday with the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, at his officialresidence in Down-
ing-street.

LORD BROUGHAM. Lord Brougham, of all public
men, is now rendering the best service in the country,
While party politicians are striving only for their own per-
sonal ends, the indefatigable Brougham is labouring in the
cause of law reform, with a zeal and energy that remind us
of his best days. Age cannot wither his energies, nor labour
wear him out. His recent Bill fer the extension of the
jurisdiction of the county courts is one of the beat and moat
beneficial measures that has ever been proposed. it surely
must shame the Ministry, if they have any.-sense of shame
remaining; to And every good and useful measure started
by private Members. Nothing in the shape of law reform
or financial reform, has been as yet exhibited by the Govern-
ment, though we are premised some striking plan for Chan-
cery reform, which, however, we may very likely never see
propounded. Brougham, too, by his attacks upon the un-
fairness of the operation of the income-tax, and upon the
iniquities of schedule D, has a claim to the gratitude of the
country, and quite throws into the shade Lord John Russell
and the whole tribe of his colleagues. In fact, he has done
more than them all altogether to promote the cause of re-
form ; and he is now by far more creditably occupied than
the Premier, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Home
Secretary, or his particular Friend, the Lord Chancellor.
Advertiser.

TESTIMONIAL TO A GREAT RAILWAY CONTRACTOR'
—Yesterday a festival in honour of Mr. Brassey, the emi-
nent contractor, and for the presentation to him of certain
tokens of the esteem of the profession, was held at the
London Coffee-house, Ludgate-hill ; Mr. Burt in the chair.
Amongst the company present were Messrs. Bidder, C.E.,
Rendel, C.E., Brunel, C.E., Mowatt (secretary Great
Northern), Fox (Crystal Palace), Errington, C.E., Gooch
(Eastern Counties), Dockray, C.E. (North-Western), Locke,
AL P., W. Jackson, M.P., W. and I. Cubitt, C.E., and H.
Robertson, C.E. On the right of the chairman sat Mr.
Brassey; on the left Mr. William Cubitt. The cloth having
been removed, the Chairman, atter the usual loyal toasts,
proposed the presentation to Mr. Brassey of the portraits
of himself and Mrs. Brassey, with the other testimonials of
the esteem of his coadjutors and the assembled company.
He eulogised that gentleman in his various capacities,lamidst
the prolonged and enthusiastic cheers of the audience. Mr.
Breast)), having returned thanks, various other toasts were
proposed by gentlemen of, deserved celebrity ; amongst
whom were Messrs. Locke, M.P., Errington, Cubitt, Ac.
all spoke in the highest terms of the individual in honour
of whom the festival was held. Mr. Harker officiated as
toastmaster.

TEE FRIMLEY MURDER.—Yesterday morning, in
putsuance of the official orders, the two prisoners. Levi Har•
wood and James Jones, were removed from the gaol at
Kingston, in custody of several officers, to the Surrey county
prison. They were conveyed in a post-chaise and reached
HorsemOnger-lane shortly after one o'clock, where only a
few persons had assembled in front of the gates. The vehicle
.was driven into the court-yard in front of the magistrates'-
room, where Mr. John Keene, the governor, formally took
charge of them. They were placed in separate cells, and
the necessary attendants were directed to watch over them
night and day. Shortly before two o'clock the approver,
Hiram Smith, was brought from Kingston in the prison van
to the same gaol, in charge of three constables, where he will
remain until further orders. The other prisoner, Samuel
Harwood, still remains in the custody of Mr. Morton, of the
TNLlbridge-weljj

SPORTING NOTES;

No. XXVII.

METROPOLITAN MEETING.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,--The movements on the Epsom events up to mid-
night yesterday, and early this morning, have not been
characterised by any violent change in the state of affairs,
but considerable sums on commission and for
private specu-
lation have been added to the already heavy amounts in-
vested on the cracks. Out of the twelve entries for the Trial
Stakes, nine will go to the post, including Simplicity, Cran-
berry. Miss Letty colt, and Constance, among whom, in my
opinion, the race will lay—the first and last for choice. The
betting on the Two Years Old Stakes is at present confined
to The Old Lad, at 2 to I (offered), Prince Rupert, and the
Pelerine filly, at 5 to 1, Miss Conyngham and Apostate, at 6
to 1, and Chaffinch, at 8 and 6 to 1 ; Freedom, a doubtful
starter, the Hetman Platoff filly, and Flirt have been backed,
but for the last sixteen hours have not been in foree. As it
seems likely that Chaffinch will represent Messrs. Payne and
Greville's interests, she is a dangerous nag to be against.
For the City and Suburban Handicap Windhound and The
Incurable still remains in immense force, 4 to 1 being the
outside price against either. The Empress colt was sup-
ported rather stiffly last night at the West-end, not more
than Bto 1 being obtainable at the close. Maid of Team
Valley found friends at 8 and 7 to 1 • and Dulcet, Castanero
and Brington were; looking up. ilthiron wa, rather un-
steady, layers forming the strongest party. The field will
amount to full sixteen.

The Licensed Victuallers' Pet, the Great Metropolitan
Handicap, has kept the metallics at work vigorously. Ru-
mour, with her hundred tongues, has been very busy. Old
Dan Tucker has accomplished wonders in private, and is
sure to be somewhat about the mark ; 8 and 10 to 1 is con-
sidered a good price about him this morning; 12 and 15 to
1 was laid the day before yesterday. Dawson is coming
with his couple, at the last moment, as usual. Brother to
Dough is also reported to be en route; I left him out of my cal-
culations yesterday ; at his present price (20 to 30 to 1) he is
worth a small investment, just by way of keeping on the
right side. Sunrise at 4, and Cnxus at 7to 1, are still at the
head of the poll. Sauter-le-Coup was backed yesterday for
a great sum at 12 to 1; 10 to 1 may be considered his
price. Hesse Hombarg is said to be amiss, but not knowing
for a certainty, nothing official having come to hand up to
post time this morning, can't say. Estafette's running is
very problematical. The following, according to my ac--
counts received this morning, are not likely to be found at
the post, in fact, are pretty certain non-starters, viz : —Russ-
borough, Clincher, Elthiron, Windischgratz, celt by Drome-
dary, William the Conqueror, Rhesus, Damask, Zenobia
colt, The Sweep, Little George, Estafette, The Ban, Mica
Etty colt, Brother to Truthteller, and Pandemus. Three or
four others may be added to this list. Kathleen has been
much inquired after, and backed to win a large stake; she
will be in front at the finish, and will run altogether much
better than her enemies imagine; 10 to 1 is her present
price. My opinion remains unaltered, SUNRISE or CNAUS
to win! OLD DAN TUCKER next, with Kathleen, Vam-
pyre, and Brother to Dough in attendance.
My remarks on the first meeting at head quarters, yclept,
The Craven, will appear to-morrow.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
TILE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

April 3, 1651.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
CROXTON PARK RACES-w EDNESDAY.

Farmers' Handicap of 50 sovs., and 5 to the second horse,
heats once round, was won in two heats by Mr. Pinder's
',Enz. beating Folly and several others.
The Gold Cup, added to a Handicap of 20 sow. each, 10 ft,
and 5 only if declared. Two miles. (36 Subs., 12 of
whom declared.)
Mr. Parr's Clothworker, 5 yrs, list lllb
Mr. Cheney na The Baroness, 5 yrs, lOst 131 b.... 2
General Sale and some others ran.

Betting-7 to 4 agst Clothworker, and 2to 1 agst General
Sale. > Won cleverly.
No race for the Melton Plate.

The Forced Handicap of 5 sous. each, one mile, was won
by Warwick, beating General Sale and Lysimachus.
EPSOM SPRING MEETING, 1851.
In the subjoined outline of the engagements for to-day
and Friday, we hare included the entries made yesterday
afternoon.

THE STEEPLECHASES.—THis DAY.

The Beddington Free Handicap of 5 sovs. each, an 50
added ; the winner to pay 10 sou. towards expenses. About
3 miles from Newton Wood Post—Trust-me-not, Ilst 61b—
The General, list 21b—Anglesey, lOst 71b—Don Juan, lOst
71b—Miss Mowbray, lOst 61b—Mind your own Business, lOst
61b—St. George, lost 51b—Viscount, lOst 21b—Legislator,
9st 1211I—Buseot, 9st 71b.
The Grand Metropolitan Handicap (Steeplechase) of 20
soya, each, h ft, and 5 ft only if declared, with 1001. added if
five start; the second to save his stake, and the winner to
pay 20 sovs. towards expenses. Twice round and a distance,
over the usual steeplechase course, about four miles— Sir
John, list 121b—Lord George, list 51b—Vainhope, list 21b
—Sir Peter Laurie, I Ist—British Yeoman, lOst IA —Maria
Day, lOst 121b—Spring Buck, 10st 31b—Rattrap, lOst 31b—
Rendsburgh. lOst 21b—Jerry (late Revolution), lOst—Mul-
ligan, lOst—Spectator, 9st 101b—Scavenger, 9st 101 b. Three
others declared forfeit.

The Free (hurdle race) Handicap, of 10 nova. each, and
50 added; twice round and a distance, over the new hurdle
race course, about two miles Sir Peter Laurie, llst 71b—
Lord George, list 41b —Vesta, lOst 131b—Little Queen, lOst
101 b Fazeley, lOst 81b—Miss Collingwood—lCst 81b—
Cogie, lOst 71b—General, lOst blb—Combatant, lOst 51b—
Bedford, 10st 41b—Lady Frances, lOst 41b - Defaulter, lOst—
Martingale, 9st 121b—Unlucky One, 9st 101b—Cowslip, 9st
81b—Loddington, 9st 71b—Beaumont Oates, 9st 71b.
The Scramble (steeplechase) Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 20
added ; about two miles : —lrish Lass (201. )—Spring Buck—
(2ol.)—Victress (20/. )
The Colonel (60/.) The Painter (3rl.)—Tom Tough (201.)

the winner of a steeplechase, shall receive an allowance
of 4 kilos.; and every Englishman who shall have ridden
the winner of a steeplechase value 1001., to carry 5 kilos.
extra. The ground will be shown to the riders twenty-
four hours before the race, on foot. Any horse going
over it before the race will be disqualified. Every horse
which shall start may be claimed within twenty-four
hours of the race, by the Administrator des Hares, under
the following conditions:—
If the winner, carrying 84 kilos. for 10,000 f.
Ditto ditto 80 kilos. for B,ooof.
Ditto ditto 76 kilos. for 7,000 f.
If beatee, carrying 84 kilos. for 13,000 f.
Ditto ditto 80 kilos. for 10,500 f.
Ditto ditto 76 kilos. for 9,000 f.
The horses were entered in London and at the Hares
du Pin on the 19th inst., and the following is a
com-
plete list:—
Lord Lurgan's b h Subduer, by Slane, aged.
Mr. T. Mason's ch h Rattrap, by Ratcatcher, aged.
Mr. Present's ch h Bridegroom (late Lustrum), by Hark-
away, 5 yrs.
Mr. liine's ch h Shinrone, by Ishmael, aged.
Mr. Tilbury's b h Sir Benjamin, by Lanercost, out of
Queen of Beauty.
Mr. Rea's ch h Saucy Boy, by Arthur, aged
Mr. Phillipps's br h Multum in Parvo
Mr. Phillipps's b h Young Superior _
Viscount A. Talou's ch h Detritus, by Giges, 5 yrs
M. G. de Montecot's ch h Agitation, aged
M. M. Loyer's Prince Eugene, aged.
Large and comfortable boxes will be prepared at the
Elaras for the use of the horses engaged in the steeple-
chase, and the race-course will be opened for the purpose
of exercise. The whole of the arrangements have been
entrusted to M. de la Matte, the special commis-
sioner of the races in Normandy. The line of
country over which the steeplechase will be run
is close to Pin, extending over beautiful
meadows, with thirty jumps, all of which will be
visible to the spectators. The fences are said to be re-
markably " stiff," and include a wall, five feet high, and
several brooks of considerable width. In all probabi-
lity there will be a second race, a Poule d'Amateurs,
after the decision of the great event, which is fixed to
take place at twelve o'clock precisely, and for which the
whole of the above are expected to start. The affair
excites considerable interest in sporting circles here.
—Gatignani.