The Sun.
London, England, 1867-09-14 00:00:00

This Day,

Oxfordshire

'ublic Affairs.

THAME, Friday.
The annual gathering of the Thame Agricultural
and Horticultural Societies was held yesterday. The
ploughing was exceedingly good, and the prizes
awarded to cot'agers for their produce very nume-
rous. In the afternoon a large party sat down at the
Spread Eagle. The chair was, as usual, occupied by
Capt. Wykeham, and among the gentlemen present
were Col. North, M.P., Col. Fau; M.P., Mr. T. T.
Barnard, and other gentlemen.
The usual loyal and 3anstitntional toasts were
given, and duly honoured.
Col. NORTH, in responding to the toast of the Army,
Navy, and Volunteers, sail that, happily, we had of
late years not been Mixed up with any wars on
the Continent ; but he was sorry to say that we
were to enter Upon a campaign which would pro-
bably prove very disastrous to life, and cost the
country a considerable sum of money—he alluded
to the preparations which were now in progress to
relieve the captives in Abyssinia. He was certain,
however, that no Englishman would think we were
doing wrong in entering upon that campaign.
(Hear, hear.) In the first place the treatment of
these unfortunate captives for the last two or three
years had been almost dreadful ; and then, when
her Majesty was pleased to send a gentleman in an
official capacity, who had every right to expect that
his. mission would be successful, the barbarian
King, instead of releasing the captives, had made
the representative of our Sovereign a prisoner. Of
course we were bound at any expense in honour to
engage in the contest for the purpose of obtaining
redress ; and whatever difficulties our troops might
have to contend with, he was quite confident they
would do credit to the honour of the country.
(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the health of the
county members, said that no county in England
was better represented. The members were of a
thoroughly English breed,•and stuck closely to their
constituents, who would take care to return them
again. (Cheers.) He had that morning received
a letter from Mr. Henley, who after a laborious
session was recruiting his health in Guernsey, and
he was sure every one desired that he might be
sufficiently invigorated to return to the performance
of his duties next session. (Cheers.)
Colonel NORTH, who was received with loud
cheers, expressed his regret at the absence of his
right hon. colleague, than whom no member better
deserved a little recreation, for during a long, try-
ing, and tedious session no member was more fre-
quently first in his place and last out of it (Cheers.)
He, himself, always felt great pleasure •in attend-
ing these anniversaries, and felt most grateful for
the cordial reception he always experienced. He
understood that the ploughing had been most excel-
lent, and that the garden produce exhibited was of
the first quality. He, perhaps, might be allowed to
say a few words on a subject which had during the
last session occupied almost the whole time of the
house, and had excited the greatest interest through-
out the country. He was aware that at these
meetings the introduction of political matters was
not allowed, and he thought such a regulation most
advantageous; but still there were occasions on
which it was a man's duty to say a word upon such
questions. (Hear, hear.) He saw gentlemen around
him who had for many years felt that the franchise
ought to be considerably enlarged, and he would
only say that he hoped these gentlemen were now
satisfied. (Hear, hear.) To those who, like him
self, did not wish to see the franchise enlarged to so
great an extent, he would only say that for a series
of years the question of Reform had engrossed
the attention not only of Parliament, but of the
whole country, and it was therefore necessary that
something should be done. The subject bad been
mentioned year after year in the Queen's Speech,
and during the last two or three Sessions the most
important business of the country had been oblige&
to give way to it. Last year the question was
mooted by the Government then in power, but
their proposition not proving satisfactory they
had to give way to the present Government, who,
felt with the people generally that the matter
ought to
.be discussed and pAtlerl. ;He be-
lieved they entered upon the consideration
of the question with a firm determination, by
the aid and assurance of the moderate men of
all parties, to do all they could to effect a settle-
ment. Their measure received the support of diffe-
rent sections, and they succeeded in carrying their
bill. He trusted, now it had become law, that the
good sense and patriotic feeling of the people would
induce them to give it a fair trial, and he was quite
sure that moderate men of all parties would use
their best endeavours to carry its provisions into
effect, and that it would tend to the advantage and
honour (Cheers.) Lord Derby had
been account for saying that the Govern-
ment o f
called the
to country,
had taken a leap in the dark ; but he should
was any thinking man in the
cliblrieinttorytoawnyi there
man
e
eonnected with any set of politi-
cians —who could really say what would be the effect of
the bill. (Hear, hear.) Lord Derby felt that he
could trust to the good sense of the people, and he
(Colonel North) was sure that his lordship would
not be disappointed. (Cheers.) No doubt it was
a very great experiment, but he trusted that those
to whom the electoral franchise had just been given
would exercise it in a just and proper manner, and
for the good of the country. (Hear, hear.) A great
deal had been said about others who, like himself,
had turned their coats. Now, this had not been done
for the sake of any personal advantage. He had
not asked for any appointment, and did not know
of any which he would accept, and could only say
that any change in his opinions was attributable to
the requirements of the country, and because he felt
it his duty to place that confidence in his country-
men, which he trusted would be fully justified. It
was the earnest desire of the members of the House
of Commons generally to carry a good measure, and
there were very few who were not animated by the
desire of benefiting their country. He did not say
that there might not be ,a few discontented politi-
cians—a few professional agitators—who would not
have been satisfied even if the bill had.been brought
in by angels ; but he trusted that the efforts of those
who .had supported the measure would be abun-
dantly rewarded by its success. (Cheers).
Colonel FANE, who was also most cordially re-
ceived, said there were times and seasons for every-
thing. This was the season when it behoved
county members to .visit their constituents, and it
was a source of great, satisfaction to him and his col-
leagues to havq-such frequent opportunities of meet-
ing so many of
.the electors •of the countyj
(Cheers.) A great deal had been said about
Reform. He was a man of few words, but he
trusted that his words were consistent with his cha-
racter. He could say fairly, truly, and honestly that
at one time he was totally averse to Reform; but,
seeing the agitation that was going on in different
parts of the country—seeing that the great proces-
sions through the streets of London were doing a
vast injury to trade, and knowing that, unless the
question were settled, agitation would still go on, to
the detriment of every trade in the country, the
question arose, What was to be done ? His hon. rela-
tive, Mr. Henley, said, " If you pass a bill, pass one
that will go the whole hog." (Hear, and laughter.)
The measure was passed, contrary to his (Colonel
Pane's) wishes, but he trusted, with his friend
Colonel North, that it would prove advantgeous to
the country at large. (Hear, bear.) He was proud
to say that for three generations the county had
been represented by the Fane family, and he did
not believe that a single trait of dishonesty had been
found in their political character.
(Cheers.) All
he would say to his constituents was,
"If you like
my politics, vote for me ; if not, vote against me."
So long as he represented them he would do his duty
to them and the country at large. (Cheers.)
Mr. S. HODGSON, in responding to the toast of
" The Strangers," while expressing his opinion that
politics were properly excluded on his
like the
present, congratulated the company on the fact that
the Reform question had been settled by a combi-
nation of Conservatives and Radicals. Conservatives
and Radicals were very much alike—particularly
Conservatives. (Laughter.) Radicalism was only
Conservatism with its face unwashed; and Conser-
vatism was Radicalism with its best Sunday coat on.
(Laughter.) The recent contest had brought about

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an approximation of parties who had been opposed
to each other, and he trusted the result would
be the advancement of many measures in which
the people took a deep interest, and which would
tend to promote the welfare of all parties.
(Cheers.) He trusted the Radicals and Con-
serVatives would do their best to give the people
such an education as would best qualify them to
exercise their rights—that kind of teaching and
training which would develop the understanding and
moral feeling, lay the foundation of good principles
for the regulation of conduct, and qualify every one
to make the best use of the faculties which the
Almighty bad given them. (Cheers.)
Many other toasts were given and responded to,
.and the festivities were kept up to a late hour.

SPORTING INTELL EGENCE.

DONCASTER RACES.—FRIDAY.
The last scone in the eventful drama of another Don-
-1 caster September Meeting was in keeping with the general
character of the piece. The weather opened and kept
beautifully fine ; and the company, though not to be com-
pared with that of the great St. Leger day, was yet very
good, the only noticeable falling off being in the outside
throng, for the grand stand and the ring showed little
diminution in. point of attendance. The sport commenced
earlier than usual, with the obvious view of enabling the
visitors to return to their various homes, after a- week's
pleasurable sojourn in the north. The first three events
of the day resulted in wonderful surprises, a trio of well-
known and heavily-supported public performers suffering
defeat from mere outsiders, The most remarkable of these
was the overthrow of Blue Gown by a horse whom
he had easily overcome in the Champagne Stakes a few
days previously, Blue Gown not only being the first beaten,
but the absolute last to pass the post. The other note-
worthy overthrow was Vauban succumbing to Taraban at
a difference of only 51b. Achievement won the Doncaster
Gaup in a canter, Hermit again being second, and thud the
Leger running was confirmed to the very letter, though
the partisans of the latter entertained great hopes that the
additional length of the course would be much in his favour
The success of "the mare" fully proves now that she not
only possesses great speed, but that she can stay over any
distance. Hermit won the Sweepstakes of 200 sovs easily
of course from two moderate opponents, and thus earned,
no doubt, sufficient to pay his expenses. Thus ended one
of the most memorable meetings ever held on the Town
Moor. There was little time left for betting on future
events, but the few transactions that took place, with the
details of the running, will be found appended below :
The Park Hill Stakes of 50 soya each, h ft, for three year
old fillies; Bst 101 b each; the winner of the Derby or St.
Leger 91b, of the Oaks 51b extra ; the second to receive
100 sovs out of the stakes: St. Leger Course. 32 subs.
Lord Stamford's f, by Wild Dayrell—Emily, Bst 101 b
(Daley) 1
Mr. Johnstone's Minster 8011, Bst 101 b ' (Osborne) 2
Marquis of Hastings's Ines, Bst 101 b (Cannon) 3
Betting-9 to 4on Ines, 4to 1 agst Minster Bell, and 5
to 1 agst the Emily filly. Ines made the running at a slow
pace, followed by Minster Bell, the Emily filly, bringing
up the rear. After going over the hill the three went on
in Indian file until passing the Rifle-butts, where the lot
closed. At the distance Minster Bell was headed by the
Emily filly, and the three ran a close race home, the
Emily filly winning cleverly by a head. The favourite
was beaten a short head for second place.
A Sweepstakes of 100 sovs each, h ft, with 800 added, for
two year old; the property of members of the Jockey
Club, of the Rooms at Newmarket, or of the Private
Stand ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; maidens at the
time of starting allowed 31b ; the second to save his
stake; from the Rifle Butts (about six furlongs). 28
subs.
Duke of Newcastle's Pace, by Caterer—Lady Tres-
pass, Bst 10lb (Daley) 1
Lord Falmouth's Court Mantle, Bst 71b (ktronch) 2
Sir F. Johnstone's Michael de Basco, Bst 71b ...(Parry) 3
Matneluke and Blue Gown also ran.
Betting-7 to 4on Blue Gown, 7to 1 agst Michael do
Basco, 8 to 1 agst Pace, 10 to 1 agst Mamoluke, and 12 to
1 agst Court Mantle. The lot got off in close company,
but, after taking a few strides, Mameluke took up the
running, followed by Court Mantle, Blue Gown, and
Michael do Basco, Pace being slightly in the rear. In
this order they rounded the bend, where Mameluke gave
way, leaving Court Mantle with the lead of Blue Gown
and Pace. Within the distance the favourite was dead
beaten, and Pace, closing with Court Mantle, gradually
headed him, and won very cleverly by three parts of a
length. A length separated second and third; Mame-
luke was fourth, and Blue Gowe last. After the race
1,300 to 100 was accepted twice abmt Pace for the Derby
and 2,000 to 100 about Court Mantle.
The Doncaster Stakes of 10 says each, with 100 added, fur
three yeat olds ; colts Bst 1016, fillies Bst 61b ; the winner
of the Derby or St. Leger IClb, of the Two Thousand
Guineas &tikes at Newmarket, the Oaks at Epsom, or
the Great York3biro Stak ,s at York 51b extra; the
second to rocoivo 50 sovs out of the stakes; lags nut°
and a half. 53 subs.
Mr. Bowes's Taraba ), by Rataplan—Wiastna, Bst 101 b
(Carroll) 1
Duke of Beaufort's Vauban, ,9st llb (inc. 51b ex.)(Parry) 2
Mr. Johnstone's Mandrake, Bst 101 b... (J. Osborne) 3
The following also ran :—Van Amburgh, Longchamps,
and Ravioli.
Betting-6 to son Vauban, 9to 2 agst Mandrake, 100 to
15 agst Longchamps, and 10 to 1 each agst Van Amburgh
and Taraban. Taraban made the running, attended by
Longchamps, Ravioli, Vauban, and Van Amburgh, Man-
drake being in the rear until rising the hill, where the
Whitewall gelding increased his leSd to a couple of lengths,
Mandrake simultaneously taking the third position, Long-
champs falling back with Ravioli, the latter of whom was
now the absolute last. No notable change in the positions
noted above occurred until rounding the bend, where
Vauban decreased Taraban's load, drawing up on the out-
side of the gelding, whom he challenged resolutely at the
commencement of the enclosure, but Taraban, running
gamely to the finish, won cleverly by a head ; Vauban
defeated Mandrake a length for a second place ; Yam Am-
burgh was fourth ; and Longchamps last.
The Doncaster Cup, value 300 sous; three year olds 7st,
four Bst 51b, five Bst 121 b, six and aged, 9st ; mares and
geldings allowed 31b ; the winner of the Derby, St.
Leger, the Alexandra Plate at Ascot, the Doncaster,
Ascot, or Goodwood Cups in 1865, 1866, or 1867, 71b ex.;
maiden four year olds allowed 71b, five and upwards,
111 b. Cup Course (about two miles and five furlongs.)
Colonel Pearson's Achievement, by Stockwell—Para-
digm, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (inc. 71b extra). (Kenyon) 1
Mr Chaplin's Hermit, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (Jefferey) 2
Mr Johnstone's Tynedale, 3 yrs, 7st (Cameron) 3
The following also ran:—Goodwood, Strathconan, Bees-
wing, Gomora,
Betting-5 to 4on Achievement, sto 1 each agst Hermit
and Beeswing, 100 to 8 each agst Strathconan and Goinera,
and 20 to 1 agst Tynedale. After taking their canters, the
eight runners proceeded to the starting post, and at the
first attempt the flag fell to an excellent start. Seville, to
serve her stable companion, Gomora, made play immedi-
ately, and opposito the stand held a lead of at least 10
length; Beeswing lying second, Achievement, Hermit,
Strathconan, Tynedale, Goodwood, and Gomora following
in the order name,.'. As they rounded the bend Hermit
drew up to Achievement, the pair going on side by side
in rear of Beeswing, while Goodwood, as they
ascended the hill, dropped a long way in rear. Seville
maintained a long lead to the Rifle-butts, where Bees-
wing closed with her, but before reaching the Red House
Pranglo again sent his mare to the front. Commencing
the bend Hermit passed Beeswing and drew up to Seville,
who gave way half-a-mile kora home, while Achievement,
who had gradually crept up to Mr. Heathcote's mare,
joined Hermit when fairly in the straight. For a few
strides the Darby and`St. Leger winners raced side by side,
but after passing the distance the mare drew out, and won,
literally pulling double, by three-parts of a length. Tyne-
dale was a very bad third, Gomera fourth, Beeswing fifth,
Getbdwood sixth, Strathconan seventh, and ;.Seville last.
The hoisting of the winner's number was received by an

amount of enthusiasm equalled only by that disphved after
her St. Legor victory.

The Scurry Selling Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ;
two year olds, 7st, three Bst 10Th, four 9st 51b, five and
upwards Oat 101 b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ;
the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; if entered for 80
sovs allowed 51b, 60 91b, 50 141 b. Red Rouse in.
Mr. Chaplin's Ligurian, by Newminster—Queen Bee,
2 yrs, Est (.£5O) (Jefferey) 1
Mr. Ambery's c, by Young Melbourne—Tightfit, 2 yrs,
sst 111 b (£5O) (Butler) 2
Mr. Broomsgrovo's Bessie, 5 yrs, Bst 71b (£59) (Cannon) 3
Sir F. Johnstone's Tripthong, 2 yrs, Get (£5O) (Vinoll) 4
Betting-7 to 4on Ligurian, and 3to 1 "bar one.''
Ligurian mach) play front and to end, and won in a cantor
by a length ; bad third ; Tripthong was last. Tho winner
was sold to Mr. James Dover fur 400 gs.

The Nursery Plate of 200 sous for two year olds. Last

mile.
Mr. Harrison Broadley's Welton, by Voltigour—Facine,
7st 21h • (Kenyon) 1
Mr. Jackson's Miss Osborne, 6st 21b (Hudson) '2
Mr. Fleming's Ajax, 6st 315 ... (Quince) 3
The following also ran : —Landscape, Curfew Bell, Paul
Jones, Charnwood, Scotchman's Pride, Beauty, Papillon,
?rinse Louis,. Pompano, Timaru, Prince George, John
, Lady Flora, Paganini, Carinne, Seaman, Sister to
Agnes, and Fashion.
vetting-7 to 2 agst Paul Jones, 4to 1 agst Beauty, 5
,o 1 agst John Leech, 7 to 1 agst Welton, 8 to 1 agst
Charawood, 100 to 9 agst Miss Osborne, 100 to 8 each

agst Seaman and Pompano, 100 to 6 agst Corinne, and 20
to 1 agst Prince Louis. After a long delay at the post,
caused by the fraetiousness of Curfew Bell, Corinne made
the running, having in attendance John Leech, Beauty,
Timaru, Charnwood, Pompano, Landscape, and Welton.
At the bend Welton assumed the lead, being joined by
Miss Osborne and Ajax. The three ran together to the
stand, whera Ajax was beaten, while Miss Osborne being
unable to get up with Welton, he won by half a length:;
four lengths between second and third. Scotchman's

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Pride, Beauty, Corinne, John Leech, Sister to Little Agues,
FaaioD, and Paganini followod next in tho order named?