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The Execu'ion of the Fenians at Man
chester.

MANCHESTER, Sunday, 5 p.m.

Throughout last night and to-day everything has
been pretty much as usual, save, perhaps, that last
night was more quiet and still than on ordinary
Saturday nights. The authorities were nevertheless
as fully prepared for any emergency as they were
on Friday night.

The executions yesterday were to-day touched
upon, and in some instances dealt with at great
length, in most of the churches and chapels in Man-
chester and Salford, both Catholic and Protestant.
This afternoon, somewhere about three o'clock, a
number of men—chiefly Irish—with musical instru-
ments in their hands, assembled together (evidently,
by arrangement) in Bedford-street, Chorlton-on-
Medlock, and were on the point of marching to the
" Dead March in Saul," when they were met by
the Rev. Canon Toole (Roman Catholic), who
spoke to them, and requested them to go to their
homes and keep quiet. At once they obeyed and
dispersed. _

The police in no way interfered. All remains
quiet up to the present, and is likely to be so.

Sunday, Midnight.

This afternoon a proiession, compo2ed of about
1,500 Fenian sympathisers of both sexes, walked
the streets in the Irish districts, passing by Allen
and Larkin's house uncovered, and in silence. They
then dispersed. They cheered in front of the in-
firmary. A band accompanying them played
" Adestes Fideles" and other airs, ant the Na-
tional Anthem.
All is quiet.

their country. (A. Voice—" Ser 'ed them riglit.")
Served them right, indeed, he sho- tld like to see any
one who held that opinion with a rope round his
neck and hung up to a tree. (Cheer s~) It would
be the iirperative duty of the people ilow to unite,
in order that they might secure th. tir full rights.
More than this, they should no loner proceed by
petitions—the time had passed for all that—but
they should send demands to the !Luse of Com-
mons letting them know, in emphatic language,
that they would no longer be rul2d by a set of men
who Lad usurped authority in this country.
What had been the evidence against the
unfortunate men murdered at Manchester
(Cries of " Perjury.") Yes, perjury from begin-
ning to end. Kelly and lleasey had, however,
escaped, and had now joined their fellow patriots in
America. For himself, he at once said he would
not stand in Mr. Gathorne Hardy's shoes for the
wealth of nations, for the guilt of murder, cruel,
premeditated murder was upon his head. (Loud
cheers.) It was an offence against law and justice,
for which the Home Secretary ought to be brought
to condign punishment. This was broad speaking,
but the working men of England must now speak
out, and no longer stifle their convictions. They
had stifled their convictions too long. When the
rights of the people were obtained there would be
no occasion for hanging political offenders. (Loud
cheers.)
Another part of the procession, and by far the
larger part, went by way of Farringdon-street,
:-Fleet-Streeti thif\Straild; PaThman,
St. James's-street, and Piccadilly, entering the
park by Hyde-park-corner. This procession on its
arrival consisted of about 2,000 persons. It had
with it a black flag, on which was inscribed the
words, " Man's inhumanity to man make (sic)
countless thousands mourn," and some musical
instruments which professed to perform "The Dead
March in Saul," in a way, however, it may be safely
said, in which it never was performed before. On
entering the park it proceeded to the clump of trees
where the previous meeting had been held. Be-
tween 2,000 and 3,000 people assembled, but there
was no crowding or improper behaviour of any
kind.

No sooner did Mr. Finlan rise than there was a
loud cry of " Hats off," and every head was at once
uncovered, a deep and very impressive silence pre-
vailing.

Mr. FENLAN, in what was designated " a funeral
oration," said that three Irishmen had been exe-
cuted on the pre:•ious day; their lives had been
sacrificed because they thought they were sub-
serving a glorious and a just cause. They had gone
to their doom, not as criminals, but as heroes.
(Here there was a slight cheer, although it had
been asked that there should be no expression of
feeling of any kind.) They were followed to the
grave by the sympathies of all men with hearts to
feel, and with intelligence enough to appreciate the
true and the beautiful. Their graves being felons'
ones, within the precincts of a prison, it was not
possible for the people to attend their funeral.
Under any circumstances the men of London could
not have attended the funeral, so they did the
next best thing, which was to march in solemn
funeral procession, in order to show their recogni-
tion and their appreciation of their cause as
brothers. Might that blood which had been so wan-

tonly and unnecessarily shed go to cement and con-
solidate the sympathies and the hearts of English-
men, Irishmen, and Scotchmen in one holy, invin
cible bond, dedicated to the regeneration of these
islands, at present afflicted by class despotism
and dishonoured by class slavery. (Loud cheers.)
Could such an issue be brought about, th...! memories
of Allen, Larkin, and Gould would be enthroned
prmanently for ever in the hearts of all people,
and they would be recorded in the future as the de-
liverers of their countrymen. They have left wives,
mothers, and sisters behind them to mourn over

their fate. (Hear, hear.) While recognising that
fact, they must not forget that the pOor unfortu-
nate policeman Brett, by being taken away, was
also snatched from the bosom of his family, and
they commiserated that family as earnestly and
sincerely as those of the families of the murdered
men at Machester. They were cosmopolitans in
their sympathy. It was not because they were
sectarians that they sympathised, but because they
were humanitarians, believing in the words of a great
philosopher, who said that " an injury done to the
meanest citizen is an indignity perpetrated upon
society at large." It was in the largest spirit that
they had undertaken the vindication of those
unhappy men, and if all were united great good
must arise from their united efforts, for they would
hope and pray, in a large Catholic spirit that those
men's families would be cherished by such as
could sympathise with misfortune, while they would
pray also for a benediction upon those who had
striven so hard as the counsel of the condemned
men did. Let all present show as sympathisers that
they were not so callous as the aristocracy to the de-
mands of humanity and justice. He would say no
more, beyond asking all who had assembled to dis-
perse in as dignified and quiet a manner as they had
met, so that nothing might be urged against holding
what were called political meetings in Hyde-park.
Mr. WADE said it had been suggested by a large
number of Catholic Irishmen present that inasmuch
as no public masses had been said for the souls of
the executed men, the De Profundis should be said
on that occasion. This was acceded to, and the ser-
vice was read amidst deep silence.

The vast assemblage then peaceably dispersed,
Mr. Finlan being loudly cheered as he left the park
by way of the Marble-arch.

In the evening there was another demonstration
on Clerkenwell-green, but the attendance was very
scanty.

Mr. FINLAN, who was the principal speaker, con-
mleine os fa
said
ohne 111 onrt
we
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years past been connected with political agitations
of various kinds, and had never seen anything like
it before. It was composed of Englishmen, Scotch-
men, -Welshmen, Irishmen, Americans, and even
Frenchmen—Frenchmen, too, who had fought on
the barricades for the destru3tion of a bloody regime.
He believed that the sacrifice of the Manchester
martyrs would bring about a union of the working
classes of this country which would enable them to
free themselves from the bondage of a trutal
aristocracy. He spoke in glowing terms of Meagher,
Mitchell, Smith O'Brien, and others, and of " the
glorious Republic of America."
Severalspeeches of a like character were delivered,
and a resolution expressive of sympathy with the
families of the men who were executed was unani-
mously adopted.
No arrangements for further meetings were an-
nounced, so that probably the proceedings in con-
nection with this subject are at an end.

BILLIARDS.

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

The Handicap of 200 up, opon only to the members of
the above club, which was commenced on Wednesday,
the 20th instant, was brought to a termination on Satur-
day evening, at the Club-room, Pall-mall-place, when
the final ties wero played off, with the following
results :

F. Attwood, 90, and W. J. Gambier, scratch.—Tho
latter was in splendid form towards the close of the game,
makiuq. breaks of 29, 17, 27, 24, and 37, but when at 179
to Attwood's 183, a couple of " flukes" brought his oppo-
nent's ball into play, and Gambier was beaten by 18
points.

J. A. Hudson, 80, and T. W. Brown, 80.--Alter sonic
very careful play the former was defeated by 40 points.
P. Attwood, 90, and T. Hardy, 60.—They played very
evenly at first, but Attwood gradually got the best of the
game, and ultimately won by 20 points.
P. Attwood, 90, and J. A. Hudson, 80.—This was the
final tie, and Hudson, who seemed quite off his game, lost
by 41 points.
The prize—which is an elegant cup, representing a
pocket of the table supported by three cues standing ou
three balls, and showing much artistic workmanship in the
design—was then presented to the winner.

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(From the Newmarket Correspondent of the Racing Times)
The last act of the legitimate drama of the turf has been
performed, with great success, on the Lammas lands at
Warwiek. If it be true that goad wine needs no bush, it
is also true that Mr. Merry's last act noels no epilogue,
for he has every cause to be proud of his most excellent
meeting. Never in the annals of racing have there been
such large fields at any country meeting, and the handi-
capping, with one or:two except:ons, gave general satis-
faciion. Deceiver was put in, there is no doubt, on most
favourable terms in the handicap oa Thursday, but there
was not much in it after all, as Moonbeam ran him a close
race home, and was only beaten about a neck. I never
remember seeing S 3 many horses on any race-course in
England, excepting Newmarket, as at Warwick on Tues-
day morning; indeed it reminded one strongly of the Bury
hills at Newmarket in the mouth of March. Tho weather
was beautiful ; in fact there was nothing to mar the
success of the last meeting-of 1867, and it speaks volumes
for the flourishing state of the turf and its future prospects.
There were large fields for nearly all the races on Tues-
day, but luck was dead against the backers, and Pintail
was the only favourite that won during the day. Kettle-
holder was made a rattling favourite for the Nursery, and
as he has boon going to do a good thing for a long time and
this was his journey, when his plucky owner put the pieces
down the public followed suit, and made him a great
favourite ; indeed so sanguine wore the stable of his
winning that they would not allow Butler to have whip
or spurs, which, in my opinion, lost him the race. There
was some heavy wagering on the Hurdle Race, in which
the swells got a facer, as they laid long odds T on -Mont-
tress and Ileurlys against the field, bat tho.-Squire's mare
was knocked on to her head at the last hurdle, and did
not reeover from the mishap until; tha-race was oi6l','
Hyriagton won in a canter. Tttere was -twinie •
splendid racing o e Wentisttry... aetia: 'Autumn Wisher
Cup brought out 12 runners, and the favouritism was
equally divided between Knight of the Garter and King
of the Fairies, who ran a most exciting race horns from
the distance, which resulted in the success of Captain '
Machell's horse by a head. The Guy Cup brought out 13
runners, and terminated in the defeat of ()Anna by a head.
Lord Stamford is dead out of luck, as he backed his filly
fora good stake Knight of the Garter ran forward, con-
sidering his heavy weight. Gardevisuro was backed by
the public, but she ran very indifferently, which shows that
her Cambridgeshire backers were bad judges. Menne-
meter turned out a good bargain for Mr. Ambrey, as he
won the Handicap of 5 sovs each and a good stake in
bets. Alicia was backed for a good stake by her owner,
and having boon tried with Tortuga was considered by
those who wore in the secret to be a good thing, but she
was left at the post, and Goodwin, who somehow or
other seldom gets off well, saw it was useless to parse-

vero with Mr. Barber's filly. Beautiful weather on Thurs-
day brought together the largest concourse of people ever
soon on Warwick racecourse, and I noticed several fresh
arrivals from London, which proved that there was some
brisk betting on the Midland Counties Handicap both in
London and the provinces. There had been commissions
sent all over England t- back the Peer, Honesty, and
Blinkhoolie. The largo field of 18 faced the starter, and
Mr. M'Georgo got them well off at the first attempt.
After a fast- run race Blinkhoolie, in the hands of Kenyon,
won in a canter, and, as I stated after the Cesare witch
he wanted a stronger by to ride him than Jeffrey.
From his running hero h 3 would have given Julius some
trouble if Kenyon had been in the saddle. Time has given
us proof that it was not good policy to back Honesty for
any of his engagements, and that ho is not worth (eve-
twentieth part of the money he was backed for. The
musty proverb that " second thoughts are best" have not
verified my notions of Honesty, for when I first
wrote I gave a correct account about him. I then
described him as a regular duffer, but the horse seemed to
improve every time I saw him. I thought he would have
had a chance for the Liverpool Cup, and coupled him
with Mandrake to pull me through ; and as
Honesty saw the short price of 5 to 1, and
Mandrake won, it was not a bad selection after all.
Christmas Carol was second, and I have no doubt it will
cause him to he backed next year for sl:no of the spring
handicaps should he get well in ; but your readers must
not place much confidence in his running second to Bliuk-

0014', as he has a, will of his own, and won't, try once in

twenty times. Re was in the humour this time, and had
Blinkhoolio been out of th race ha would have done the
fielders a vast amount of service. I Ain at a loss to know
how 611:;h a good ju Igo as Mr. Brayley could back such an

old crock as Pearl Diver for s mush money ; 1 his
horse and The Peer wore bieked for more inelwy thin
t:ley were worth in their best days. Some brisk bettin;

took place on tho Soiling Stoopleehaso, and Risk was
backed for most money, and she ought to have won in a
canter, as she was leading ten longthswhen she refusal the
fence adjoining the Swan Meadows.

Capt Machell was very near lauding three good stakes
in bets on Friday, as Problem was only beaten by a head
in the Welter Race, and won the neat time of asking; and
l3readalbane, who came out in different form to what
we saw him in at Newmarket was within a head of
landing the Bradgate Cup. The Peer started first
favourite, in consequence of his noble owner and
and Sir Robert Peel backing him for a load of money;
but he is just what I told your readers before the
Liverpool Cup—a slow, bad hqrse—and Kenyon was dis-
gusted with the brute, who was about the first horse beaten.
The Grand Annual Steeplechase brought out the large
field of 18, and although Lcrd Coventry declared to win
with Balder, his second string, Chimney Sweep won in a
canter ; Helen, whom many people fancied would be kept
for the Grand Annual at Liverpool, running second. It was a
rattling pace from start to finish, and it was evident that
Chimney Swoop could have gone to the front any time
Jom Adams thought proper to let him. As soon as he
gave him his head he won just as he liked. The other
races at this meeting calls for no comment from me.

Mr. Verrall has provided a capital programme for the
lovers of steeplechasing at Croydon this week; and,
should the wea'her keep as fine as it has been at Warwick,
I have no doubt there will be an immense assemblage of
Cockneys there. For the Stewards' Plate, on Tueslay, I
have most fancy for Wings of the Wind and Standard
Bearer. Mr. Walker's horse won the Lincoln Steeplechase,
at Lincoln, in a canter, and Standard Bearer ran well for
throe miles in the Grand National Steeplechase at Warwick
last week. For the Grand National Hurdle Race 1 can see
nothing to beat Maria Louise, who was a good fourth in the
Midland Counties Handicap, at Warwick, and I wonder
what weight Blinkhoolie could give all those opposed to
her at Croydon. Oldminster is in good form just now,
and will most likely win the Selling Steeplechase. I know
nothing about the Hunters' Race, and shall not hazard an
opinion. Tho Grand Metropolitan Steeplechase will be a
rich stake, and well worth winning, and all those who
think they have a chance can back their horses to win them
almost as much money as in the Grand National at Liverpool.
Astrolabe heads the list with 12st 71b, but as we have
never seen this race won by any horse with such a heavy
impost, I can't think the French mare has any chance to
compete with horses that have so much the best of the
weights. Daisy and Hall Court I have no fancy for.
Dispatch is a good-looking horse, and in the hands of a
clever man, but I am told ho has been out for an airing
two or three times this year, and it might be so again at
Croydon, with an eye to Liverpool. Should the money go
on at Croydon I should advise your readers to follow suit.
Hornet is a good horse, and is sure to run well Chimney
Sweep has 101 b extra, which will most likely stop him, and
the stable may go for Balder. The next I have the most
fancy for is the Doctor, and as this country will suit him
he will be dangerous, and knowing there has been a
strong commission in the market to back him, I should
advise him to be kept on the right side. The Knave of
Trumps has lost all form, and as he would not jump at
Liverpool he can have no chance this journey. There
aro several in that could not win with any weight, and I
think Hornet, Pensioner, and The Doctor the best to stand
on, giving the preference to the latter. For the Croydon
Cup I have most fancy for Benazet, and shall expect him
to win easy provided he starts.