The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-22 00:00:00

WARWICK RACES.-THRSDAY.

The welcome change in the weather occurred this
morning, and the signs of thaw, slight as they were, fairly
gladdened the hearts of the professional bettors assembled
at Leamington and Warwick. The snow, however, still
laid thickly about and around the running-ground, which
bad a curious appearance from having been cleared from
the top to the bottom of the straight run in, and the centre
of the course being covered with snow. As may be readily
imagined, the going was dreadfully heavy, and especially
on the far side, and some of the jockeys that rode during
the afternoon were almost indistinguishable as they passed
the post, so slush-bespattered were their faces and jackets.
It having been " wired" -1111 over the country on Wednes-
day night that the sport was certain to come off, this
mornh,g's trains.brought a large accession of general com-
pany, and the attendance within the enclosure was almost
up to the average of the spring meetings at 'Warwick, but
outside the ring there were very few people, and of car-
riages—usually there are dozens of them—only four were
visible. In consequence of a case heard at the Court
House in the morning, and which will be found reported
in another column, it was thought the betting boxes ad-
jacent to the Stand would be abandoned, but the list-
keepers took up the stations they occupied on Tuesday,
and, as usual, their- votaries included most of the small
speculators. The card comprised the items left over from
the first day's programme, and business began at two
o'clock with the Stand Handicap, for which The Rock and
Feodor were the most fancied. Lord Westmoreland put
a lot of money on the first-named, who was one of the first
beaten, and Feodor was rapidly upset at the finish by
Salamanca, a stout-looking colt by Arthur Wellesley, and
the property of the "Dalby" party, who got him out of a
selling race at Hampton Autumn last year for 335 guineas.
The Willoughby Handicap terminated in favour of The
Beadle, supported so freely at first by his owner and friends
that he had the call• of the seven runners, though towards
the close he gave way to Indigestion, who, however, stood
no chance with the Duke's representative. On the list In-
digestion was rianied as Captain Machell's, but 'prior to
the race he was-purchased by Lord Jersey, and ran in the
once well-known colours, "buff and purple stripes," which
were borne-SudcesSfully'by Middleton, Mameluke, and Bay
Middleton, for the "blue. riband" races Of 1825, 1827,,arid
1837. For the Two-yr-old Sweepstakes Eau de Vie, was.
opposed by three " dark" candidates, of whom the filly by
Lambton —Wingi4i-a-Dove—purchased by Lord West-
moreland last year for a mere "song"—bad plenty of
friends, though not so many as Captain Hawksley's
colt, who was behind Ninny both at Lincoln and Notting-
ham. The captain laid an even 1000 and 600 to 400 on his
youngster, who cantered in front throughout; and the Five
Furlongs Handicap was a very hollow affair for Chibisa
(half brother to Zambesi), who was once freely backed for
the Derby of last year. His light weight served him, and
he won with at•least a stone in hand, while the Hunters'
Stakes proved almost a canter for Clatford, who could take
no part in his recent race at Chelmsford. When the betting
operations commenced Royal Tartan was the favourite, the
Duke of Hamilton taking 250 to 200 three times about him,
and his grace would probably have had better luck had he
started Kinglake. Tennyson, after nearly blundering on
to his head at the first jump, landed the Hurdle Race, and
the fielders got a turn over the concluding event, which
came off about half-past five. In the intervals of racing
there was a little betting on future events, and the feature
of it was the support given to Sea Mew for the City and
Suburban, the filly, who is by Orlando, out of Ossifrage,
being almost as good a favourite as anything at the close.
A return is appended : ---
The Stand Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 30 added.;
winners after March 15,, at ten a.m., 51b extra; one
mile ; 13 subs.

Mr. W. G. Bennett's Salamanca, 3 yrs, Est 81b (Mordan) 1
Lord Stamford's Feodor, 3 yrs, sst 71b (Butler)-2
Mr. T. Wadlow's Gordian Knot, 6 yrs, 7st 91b
(Tomlinson) 3
Lord Westmoreland's The Rock, 3 yrs, Est 81b (Kenyon) 4
Mr. T.Golby's Under the Cloud, 6 yrs, 7st 21b (H. Clark) 0
Mr. S. Haughtou's Amour Propre, 3 yrs, Est 71b (Peppier) 0
Mr. E. Brayley's Mouchoir, 3 yrs, Est (Quince) 0
Betting-5 to 2 agst The Rock, 4to 1 agst Gordian
Knot, 5 to 1 each agst Feodor and Salamanca, 6 to I
agst Under the Cloud, 10 to 1 agst Mouchoir. There was
a slight delay prior to the flag falling, and when the signal
was given The Rock got off with the lead, attended by
Gordian Knot and Feodor, the rest being together, with
the exception of Amour Propro and Mouchoir, who were
tailed off early. Before reaching the bend into the straight,
The Rock was passed by Peodor and Gordian Knot, and
when fairly in the line for home, Salamanca took third
place, and at the distance headed Feodor, whom he beat,
after an exciting struggle, by half a length ; Gordian Knot
dropped away from the stand, and finished a bad third ;
The Rock being fourth, Under the Cloud fifth, Amour
Propre sixth, and Mouchoir last.
The Willoughby Handicap of 15 soya each, 10 ft, and 3
only if declared, with 50 added ; winners of any handi-
cap after March 8 (at 10 a.m.) 71b extra; gentlemen
- riders, joeinrys 6lb extra; ono mile. 25 subs, 10 of whom -
declared.
Duke of Iramilton's Beadle, by Newrninster—Plush, 6
yrs, list 121 b • - (Mr. Crawsbaw)
Lord Jersey's Indigestion, 5 yrs, list 61b (inc. 61b ex.)
(Custauce) 2
Mr. G. Angell's Nukuheva, 5 yrs, lOst 51b (Mr. W. Bevill), 3
Colonel Knox's Stockinger, aged, 11st 21b (Owner) 0
Lord Stamford's Brick, aged, lOst 121 b (inc. 61b ex.)
(E. Martin) 0
Mr. J. Saxon's John Halifax, 4 yrs, 10st 41b (in. 61b ex.)
(Clement) 0.
Marquis of Hastings's Black Prince, by Voltigeur, 4 yrs,
lOst 21b (in. 61b ex.) (Cannon) 0
Betting-2 to 1 agst Indigestion, 100 to 30 (at first '2 to
1) agst Beadle, 4 to 1 agst Nukuheva, 6 to 1 agst John
Halifax, 10 to 1 agst Brick, 100 to 8 agst Black Prince.
Stockinger got off badly, Black Prince taking a lead of
Brick and John Halifax down the far side and along the
Star close to the half-mile post, where Nnkuheva came
through, the latter soon taking the command. After
rounding the turn John Halifax, Black Prince, and Brick
dropped off, and Nukuheva came along close to the out-
side rails, attended by Indigestion and the Beadle, the
latter of whom took the command from the stand, and
won by a length ; about three lengths dividing the
second and third; Brick was fourth, Stockinger fifth;.
Black Prince sixth ; and John Halifax last ; all pull-
ing up.
A Sweepstakes 25 sofa each, 10 ft, for two year olds; colts
Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 61b; 31b and 51b allowed; straight
run in ; about three furlongs. 13 subs.
Captain Hawkesley's Eau de Vie, by Zuyder Zee—Bar-
ley Bree, Bst 71b (Loates) 1
Lord Westmoreland's Wings of a Dove filly, Bst 61b
(Payne) 2
Count F. de Lagrange's L'Africaine, Bst 31b...(Hibbsrd) 3
Marquis of Hastings's Lady Barbara, Bst 31b (Cannon) 4
_ _

Betting-6 to son Eau de Vie, sto 2 agst The Wings
of a Dove filly, 5 to 1 agst Lady Barbara, 8 to 1 agst
L'Africaine. After a couple of attempts to get the compe-
titors away the starter dropped his flag, and Eau de Vie,
slipping his horses, got away. with a clear lead, which he
maintained throughout, winning easily by two lengths; a
similar distance separated the second and third; Lady Bar-
bara was close up.

A Plato of 50 sovs (Handicap); winners after March 15
(at 10 a.m.), 51b extra; five furlongs.

THE "SOILED DOVE" CASE.

We nre requested to publish the, following further
correspondence on the « Soiled Dove" case:—
"9, Dover-street, Piccadilly, W., March 19.

. ,
"Dear Admiral Rous,—lu answer to your letter of the
18th I have only to say that if you can produce any copy of
the resolution altering Rule 3, with the signatures of the
members attached, although it has not been published, it
will be quite sufficient for me, and, I presume, for other
backers, and I will at once accept the verdict and withdraw
my protest; but; failing that, I trust you will see the justice
of referring the case to the Committee, either for their con-
firmation of the award, or for their decision as to the
legality of the tribunal. This will bo making no difference
between myself and Mr. Bevil]. _

. _
I shall be obliged if you will publish this, together with
your answer to it.—l am, yours very truly,
"HENRY GIiAPLIN."

"13, Berkeley-square, March 19.
" Dear Chaplin,—Your request is very reasonable. I
therefore regret that neither our old throne of justice (the
Tree) nor our present court can boast of a Secretary or a
book to register adjudged cases, and that not one document
can be found of any case during the present century ; even
the xecent Huntingdon case is not to be found ; all our de-
cisions, resolutions, and amendments have been treated
like the decree§ of the Sybil—no pemon is paid to collect
these leaves of foolscap. Nec revocare situs, aut junger
carruina curat.' I repeat, on my honour, that the committee
in 1865 agreed that three members Were suffiCient to form
a legal tribunal, and I trust you will'accept my•Evord in the
absence of all proof.—l am, dear Chaplin, vary truly yours,
" To H. Chaplin, Esq." " H. J. Rotes.
" 9, Dover-street, Piccadilly, W., March 21.

" Dear Admiral B,ous,—Your letter, places. me in a most,
difficult position, for though, as you will well believe, I
most unhesitatingly accept your assurance, Yet my entire
belief in what you say does not alter the fait that in point
of law the tribunal was actually illegal, a?d, as yqu will
see there is therefore the_ possibility for inclair's that a
future decision might be given iu their favour, you will
not, I think, ask me to withdraw my protest now on those
grounds.—l am, yours very truly,

_
" HENRY CHAPLIN."
" 13, Berkeley-square, Thursday, March 21.

" Dear Chaplin,—l have no objection to place your
letters before the committee on Monday. If they decide
that it shall bo reopeued it will be very mischievous; a
quorum of , three having decided every case since the
Huntingdon, these gentlemen will have good right to com-
plain.— I am, truly yours, "H. J. Rous."

THE LEGALITY OF LETTING BF 'PTING-STANDS
AT RACE MEETINGS CONTESTED.
At the Warwick Court-house, yesterday, before William
Smith and E. Dodd, Esqrs., Mr. J. Parker, of the " Man _
Chester Arms" Hotel, Warwick, was summoned by a per _
son of the name of John Duffin, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
for having let certain betting-bo?res or stands on the War-
wick Racecourse to several betting men for the transaction
of wagering during the race meeting now being held at
Warwick.
Mr. H. C. Passmore, of Warwick, appeared for the plain-
tiff ; Mr. F. Tibbetts, of Warwick, for the defendant.
This most important question to many corporation;
clerks of courses, lessees, and others, having charge of race-
grounds, is creating a great amount of interest, especially
amongst the sporting fraternity, although more particularly
amongst the "small bookmakers," who bet in the ring.
They (the small bookmakers) for some time past have
loudly complained that the "lists" or "box" betting
has nearly destroyed their avocation ; and, believing that
letting any portion of the ground at a race-meeting for the
purpose of "betting-stands" was illegal, took the present
proceeding; the substance of which will be gleaned from
the following report:—
The ground for the erection of betting-stands at War-
wick, it appears, is let by the Chamberlain to Mr. J.
Parker for £5O a-year, and he (Parker) sub=lets the same
to respectable betting-men at ".f.,5 per box," or whatever
sum cin be agreed upon or obtained.
At 10.30 yesterday morning, when the case came on for
hearing, the court was crowded, the first witness being a
Mr. Smith, a cabiuetniaker, of Newcastle-upou-Tyue,
•' who proved that he saw Mr. Parker, the defendant, iu one
of the boxes on the course delivering tickets to &Ay one of
those parties who took one of the boxes.
The other witness was the plaintiff, who stated that his
name was John Duffin, and that he Was a native of New-
castle-upon-Tyne, and was a betting man, and had been
one for a great number of years. He saw John Parker at
a box, and on a cloth which surrounded it were printed
the names of J. Hewitt, Leamington, and J. Parker, Man-
chester Arms, Warwick. He saw Parker deliver several
tickets from the box, but could not say what they, were
about.
In cross-examination by Mr. Tibbetts, Witness denied
having sent word to the defendant Parker that if he (Parker)
did not allow him (Duffin) to erect his "Judy" on the
course, he (witness) would do Parker all the injury pos-
Bible. He, however, afterwards admitted having sent a
message to Mr. Parker, but it was sent as from a friend
(Laughter.)
Mr. Tibbetts—l believe you have repeatedly been turned
off the race-course and out of the ring?
Mr. Passmore objected to this question, and recommended
Puffin not to answer it.
Mr. Tibbetts—l believe you wore at Carlisle the year
Master Bagot won the Cumberland Plate ?
• Mr. Passmore again objected to the question.
. Mr. Tibbets replied that he was compelled to ask a few
of those questions for the purpose of proving what the sta-
bility and respectability of the witness consisted in.
Witness—l was not there.
Mr. Passmore—That is my case, your worships.
Mr. Tibbetts then asked the bench if they considered
there was an answer required from him as nothing was
proved against Mr. Parker ; if there had been anything
established he had a satisfactory answer thereto.
After a short consultation, the magistrates stated they
would like to hear what Mr. Tibbetts had to say.
The latter gentleman, then addressing the Bench, con-
tended that this information, which was laid agaiwst the
defendant, was laid under the Act for the "Suppression of
Betting Houses," which surely the Legislature never in-
tended should apply or extend to race-courses; and he,
therefore, submitted that Mr. Passmore had totally failed
to prove his case. What had either the plaintiff or his
witness proved? That they saw Mr.' Parker in a box,
but did not hear him say or do anything, except giving a
ticket away, the purport of which they knew nothing;
and, therefore, on that ground, "if on nothing else," the
prosecution bad broken down. (Cheers.)
The Chairman (Mr. Smith), after a short consultation
with Mr. Dodds and examination of the statute-book, said—
As this prosecution is under one of the penal statutes we
require that very stringent and strict pedof be adduced
before we can convict, and in this case we consider suffi-
cient proof has not been brought forward. We, therefore,
dismiss the case. (Loud cheers.)
_ ,Mr: Passmore stated he fully coneurted in their worships'
decision, for when the plaintiff applied to hini he informed
hint that he thought his case would bretk down, for Mn
Parker, instead of being owner of the land, was min
occupier, and the summons having been taken out as such
could not be remedied. generalrge
an
The decision of the Bench appeared t
d° galsoiZ
a large
satisfaction to those within the court,
body who were assembled in the Iligh-straet.

Lord Stamford's Chibisa, by Lambton—Margaret of
Anjou, 4 yrs, sst 91b • (Butler) 1
Capt. Machell's Volunteer, aged, 9st 31b (Custance) 2
Lord Westmoreland's Ulphus, 4 yrs, 7st 81b...(Keuyou)• 3
Lord Bateman's Queen of Trumps,.aged, 9st ...(Morris), 0
Mr. T. Rickards's Havannab, 4 yrs, '6st 101 b ...(Bench)' 0
Mr. E. Brayley's Blackbird, 5 yrs, Est 81b (Peppier) 0
Lord. Jersey's Elegance, 4 yrs, Est 81b (Illordau) 0
Duke of Hamilton's Canard, 3 yrs, Est 31b (l. Webb).o
Mr. Barber's Coutrract, 5 yrs, sst 121 b (Gradwell):o
Mr. E. Green's Adauinthea, 3 yrs, sst 121 b (Wyatt)
Betting-9 to Cagst Chibisa, 3to 1 agst Ulphus, 7to 1
each agst lkohurtoer and Queen of Trumps, 8 to 1 age
Adamanthea. Ulphus got the best of the start, and took a
lead of a couple of lengths, immediately followed by Volun=
teer, Adatnanthea; Quceii of Trumps, andChibisa, of *honi
Queen of Trump was the first to give way. In the straight
Volunteer drew up to Ulphus, and slightly headed him,
below the distance, Chibisa joining the. pair a few strides
further on. When 'near tho stand the latter drew away,
and cantered home half a dozen lengths before Volunteer,
Ulphus pulling up some three lengths in the rear of the
old horse ; Adamanthea was fourth; and Blackbiid, Con-
tract, and Canard followed next in the order named, the
ast pair being Havannah and Queen of Trumps.
The Hunters' Stakes of 3 sous each, with 25 added, for
horses that have been regularly hunted this season; four
year olds lOst,'five list 71b, six 12st, aged 12st 31b ; 2
mile coutse. 4 subs.

RACING FIXT

'RES FO

Eastbourne Hunt 1
Northampton 2
Cardiff 2
Windsor Spring 4
Edinburgh Sp. Meeting 6
Lichfield Spring 8
Newmarket Craven ..•••• 8
MA
Ascot Spring 7
York Spring...
Doncaster Spring 9
Salisbury .............. 9
Bath l4
JII.b
Ascot Summer 4
Windsor Summer
Manchestor Summer 12
Hampton l3
Odiham l7
Bibury Club lB

- - -
Mr. Sander's Clatford, by Vengeance—Lady Mary, 4 yrs, .I
10st (Payne) 1'
Duke of Hamilton's Royal Tartan, 4 yra, lOst
(Mr. Crawshaw) 2
Mr. Rowlands's King Alfred, 6 yrs, 12st (W. Reeves) 3
Betting-5 to 4on Clatford, 7to 4 agst Royal Tartan.
The three kept close company past the stand, after which
the favourite took a slight lead, but after showing the way
up the hill, he was headed by Royal Tartan,who, along the
back stretch, held a command of three or four lengths.
Nearing the mile post Clatford ran up to him, and the two
came on nearly abreast to the distance, from whencehee the
favourite drew away, and won by five leng in
Alfred, last throughout, was pulled up from the distance.
The Hurdle Race Handicap of 5 soya each, 1 ft, with 30
added ; inners of ndicap hurdle race after March
15, at ten a.m,7lb extra; the second to save his stake ;
two miles, over five hurdles; 42 subs.
Lord Coventry's Tennyson, by Ethelbert—Mand, 5 yrs,
1
9st 21b
Mr. Carew's Fortuuatus, 4 yrs, lOst 111 b (Mr. Crawshaw) 2
Mr. Barber's Helen, 6 yrs, list 21b (Thorpe) 3
Betting-6 to 4 agst Tennyson, 2to 1 each agst Helen
and Fortunatus. The favourite led up to the first hurdle,
which he struck with his knees, and knocked down, and
after this Fortunatus took his place at his girths. Mr.
Barber's mare lying off. Ascending the hill Fortunatus
assumed the command, but before reaching the three-quar-
ters of a mile-post the favourite went to the fore again,
and about 200 yards from the home turn Helen took closer
order. The latter, however, gave way beaten in .the
straight, and Tennyson, pulling double up to the finish,
won.by a length from Fortunatus, Helen being a very bad
third.
, The Fauna' Plate of 50 sous; four year olds list 71b,

tIL.
Abergavenny
Thirsk
Newmarket Ist Spring ' 22
Durham
Catterick
Choker 3O

Harpenden
Epsom
Croydon
Newton 29

Ilsverlo)
Stockbridge l9
Chelmsford Summer
Nlivcastle .. 25
Ipswtou • 27
Worcester Summer =
[AY

Carlisle 2
Newmarket July 2
Pontefract
Reading
Liverpool July Meeting 10
ilungerford
Nottingham l6

Down Royal Coiporatn. -17
Stamford
Radcliffe
Huntingdon -23
L Winchester
Southampton
Goodwood
.UST.
Dover
West Drayton 24
Plymouth... . 22
1 Canterbury
Derby ......... 27
Lichheld - 27
Yarmouth 27
Wdymouth
Tunbridge
Ration Baden
bMBER.
Richmond l7
Hendon l9
Monmouth
Manchester Autumn 2O
Newmarket Ist October 24

• AUC
Ripon
Brighton
Brighton Clio 8
Lewes
Rgham
Wolverhampton l3
Stockton
Oxford l5
Hastings
York August

SEPT.
Margate
Warwick Spring a
Abingdon 5
Leicester
Doncaster
Brecon l6

five 12st, six and aged 12st 71b; mares allowed Bib; to I SPORTING INTELLIGENCE..Thi CE—s ila
be ridden by farmers, cte.; two miles on the flat. y
40,
Mr. W. Wilson's Makeshift, by Dromedary—Brand, aged,
12st 71b
Mr. Whittington's Imogene, 6 yrs, 12st 41b
(Mr. W. Page) 2
Mr. James Milward's Lady Sandford, aged, 12st 4113 •
(Mr. Robins) 3
The following also ran :—The Maid of the Mill, Annie
Lisle, and. Conscript.
Betting —6 to 4 agst Imogene, 3 to 1 each agst Make-
shift and Conscript. The three backed alternately led up
to the mile-post, and then Makeshift took the command,
which lie retained to the end, the verdict being ten lengths
n -his favour; Lady Sandford was a bad third; and the
others trotted past the post.

WARWICK_Tms DAY.
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
Snow lying six inches deep on the course. Uncertain
whether races will take place to-day.---liessage receiTed
9.45.

. VICTORIA CLUB BE'L'TING.—Tars DAY.
Though there was a fair muster present to-day,
very little speculation took place. For the City and
Suburban the Mayonaise filly would have been
backed at an advance over 12 to 1, which was' the
highest price obtainable. The principal move was
in favour of Little Rover, who was in somedemand
at 20 to 1. Vespasian was in good odour at his
price, while Lord of the Dales was in most demand
•ftir the Metropolitan. • •

CITY AND SUBURBAN.
12 to 1 agst Mayonaise filly (offered)
100 to 7 agst Vespasian (taken)
100 to 6 agst Thalia (takeu)
100 to 6 agst Longdown (-ffered—take 20 to 1)
100 to 6 agst Aldcroft (offered)
20 to 1 agst Little Rover (taken)
25 to 1 agst Plutua (taken)
25 to 1 agst Wild Agnes (wanted)
33 to 1 agst Cannon Ball (offered—take 50 to 15
METROPOLITAN 6TARES.
7to 1 agst Dunaany (offered)
12 to 1 agst Tourmalin (offered)
100 to 8 agst Lord of the Dales (taken)
100 to 8 agst Conundrum (offered)
33 to 1 agst Salpinctes (offered)
TWO THOUSAND.
100 to 80 agst Plaudit (offered, take 4 to 1)
7to 1 agst Julius (offered)
11 to 1 agst Hermit (taken)
DERBY.
10 to 1 agst Hermit (offered—take 1 100 to 100)
10 to 1 agst D'Estourcel (offered)
33 to 1 agst Taraban (wanted)

NOTICE.—CILANGE OF ADDRESS.—JOAN STIRS, late of
Beaufort Buildings, Strand, returns his-best thanks for the
patronage he has received during tie past year, and begs
to inform his friends that he, has removed to 25, Wel-
lington-street, Strand, London, where commissions will be
executed to any amount. Price Lists as 'usual.

T. and G. LE; of the Wheatsheaf, Worship-street,
Shoreditch; at Three King-court, Lombard-street; and.
at One Swan-yard, Bishopsgate-street.

W. HOPKINS I.,nd JOHN AmsnosE (member of Tattersall's,
Victoria, and other Clubs) Execute Commis ions on all
racas throughout the year. Address-33, OXENDEN-
STREET, HAYMARKET.

Commissions.
JOHN PERCIVAL,
Oxford Cigar Stores,
3, Panton-street, Haymarket.

Mr. GEORGE WEBB has lists posted on all forthcoming
events daily from ten till two at the City Arches; also in
George-yard, and through his agent, Mr. Frank Butler,
near Meux's Brewery. Evenings, after 7, at Mr. C. Dur-
ham's, Freemasons' Arms, Long-acre.

TICKETS NOW READY for HARRY WILSON'S CITY AND
SUBURBAN HANDICAP SWEEP. Drawn MONDAY, March 25,
1867. 10,000 members, at ls. each ; and 3,000 members,
at 2s. 6d. each. Address, with two stamped directed enve-
lopes, to Harry Wilson, Turf Herald Office, Hull. Com-
missions executed from ss. on all races. Price Lists daily.

Meeting at Mr. Gladstone's.

(The following appeared in our third edition of yes-
terday evening.) _ _

A large number of Mr. Gladstone's supporters met this
afternoon, pursuant to circular invitation, at the right hon
gentleman's residence, Carlton-gardens. Half-past two
o'clock was the hour of meeting, but some considerable
time before that a large number of persons assembled in.
the neighbourhood of Carlton-gardens to witness the ar-
rivals. Lip to two o'clock but 15 members had passed in,
but soon afterwards they began to arrive in rapid succes-

sion.

Mr. Gladstone addressed the meeting, in the course of
which he denounced the bill as one of the vilest character,
but said at the same time that he would not take upon him-
self the responsibility of joining issue upon the second read-
ing, because he not only believed there was a large number
of gentlemen who would like to have it read a second time,
but that the opposition would be of the most determined
nature. He then passed on to say, that when the bill went
into committee the county franchise should be extended
beyond the amount proposed by the Government measure,
and that the redistribution of seats should be further
modified; that voting papers should be done away with,
and compound householders permitted to vote. Ho
would also advocate the lodger franchise. Alter some
ogler remarks, he again repeated that be would not run
the risk of recommending the bill being opposed upon the
second reading.
The majority of the members expressed theiracquiescence
in what had fallen from the right hon. gentleman, and the
meeting separated.

Bank of England Returns.—Last Evening.

An Account, pursuant to t
cap.. 32, for the week ending

ISSUE DE
Notes issued .....a3,427,710

he Act 7th and Bth Victoria.
Wednesday, March 20, 1867.
PARTMENT.

Governmt. DebL.£ll,ols,loo
Other Securities 3,984,900
Gold Coin and
Bullion
Silver Bullion

£33,427,710
BANKING D:

£33,427,710

Capi-
tal
Rest
Public Deposits
(including E-
xchequer, Sav-
ings' Banks,
Commissioners
of National
Debt, and Div
Accounts) 8,780,499
Other Deposits 16,925,565
Seven Day and
other bills 466,514

r.PARTMENT. •
Governmt. Seen-
rities(including
Dead Weight
Annuity) .... £13,111,068
Other Securities 18,876,738
Notes 11,577,815
Gold and Silver
Coin

X 4099,357

BANK OF FAANOB.

£44,599,857

PARIS, March 22.
The following is the return of the Bank of Franca
for the week ending to-day, together with the cor.
responding figures of the previous account
DEBTOR.

March 21.
fr. C.

March 14.

capital CArt. 7,044,776 02 7 044,
CFroapfiitatsl oinf tandedißBtiaoLnftirs:vt..o:
776 02
June 9, 1857) ......... 182,500,000
22,105,750 14 22,105,750 14
4,000,000 -- 4,000,000
_Notes in circu a in ) 1 006 365 025
1 1 -1
of
s
130.nk notes to order and
eassier tr Reserve
Reserve
landed
tn.
lh.c.ehi7el3:nls 995 711 325
receipts payable at
sight
Treasury account cur-
rent creditor
Current accounts, Paris 231,019,221 46 237,348,199 31
Do. branch banks 80,316,316 82,740,606
Dividends payable 1,245,783 75 1,380,812 75
Discounts and sundry .•
interests
Rediscounted the last
six months.
Surplus of receipts not

182,500,000 -.

distributed _
Sundries

13,908,908 18 14,003,020 69

1,574,256 34 1,574,256 34

5,857,282 81 5,571,531 88