The Sun.
London, England, 1867-02-14 00:00:00

Hootings from " The Owl."

The Owl, our eccentric contemporary (which
made its re-appearance yesterday), gives currency
to the following announcements •--
As was naturally to be anticipated, the resolu-
tions proposed by the Government have at once
been taken into the most serious consideration
by the Liberal party. A. meeting was held
yesterday, consisting of the prominent leaders
of the Opposition, at which opinions were declared
80 much in disapproval of the resolutions that we
may expect at no distant day to see this general
feeling of dissatisfaction take distinct shape. A
meeting of the party is to be called for next week.
We are able to state that Mr. Brand finally gives
up the office of " whip" to the Liberal party, and a
gentleman has been found who, we trust, will be
able to discharge the duties in the same amiable and
courteous manner which has so remarkably distin-
guished
i the career of Mr. Brand, who is accom-
panied n his retirement from this responsible pcsi-
tion by the sincere regrets and good wishes of both
sides of the house.

A marriage is arranged between Lord Waterpark
and Lady Constance Finch-Hatton, daughter of
the Earl of Winchilsea. Also between Mr. Wal-
sham, at present attached to the Legation al
Madrid, and son of Sir John Walsharn, Bart., and
Miss Searlett, daughter of Mr. Searlett, C. 8., late
British Minister at Mexico. Also, between Mr.
Berners and Miss Anstruther, sister to Sir Robert
Anstruther, Bart., M.P., and Lord-Lieutenant for
the county of Fife.
We understand that the scheme for the reorgani-
sation of the army is now nearly completed in its
details, which when announced in the House of
Commons, will not be found to coincide in all points
with the recommendations of the Royal Commis-
sioners on recruiting. The militia will be made the
foundation of the active army. Men will be enlisted
for 12 years instead of 10, as at present ; seven of
these will be spent in the army available for general
service, the remaining five in the militia under cer-
tain advantageous conditions. A measure will be pro-
posed for obtaining their further service at the end of
the twelve years. Non-commissioned officers and
men will still be permitted to re-engage in the army
and serve for pension. Such, we believe, will be
the leading features of the plan. The difficulties of
the details are, of course, financial ; but the House
of Commons will, without doubt, afford the Govern-
ment the means of carrying into effect their scheme
if it can be shown that it will give the country
sufficient available force for general service and an
efficient reserve to rely upon in case of need.
We are sorry to hear that, after immense expen-
diture in providing ammunition for the new Snider
gun, it is found in practice that the copper of the
cartridge so obstructs the barrel after the discharge,
so as to render the gun useless. This was not the
case with the hand-made cartridges, and the fault
is directly attributable to the use of machinery
adopted by the Government under the pressure of
the great demand.
By the succession of the llon. George Barrington
to his father's title, no vacancy will, it is generally
supposed, be created in the representation of Eye—
the peerage being an Irish one. It is, however,
generally rumoured that Lord Barrington will suc-
ceed the present Marquis of Exeter as Lord Trea-
surer of the Household, in which case a new election
will be necessary.

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TILE SUN, LON L ON, THURSOA y v ENING, FEBRUARY 14 1867.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BIRMINGHAM STE-NPLECIIASES.—WEDxEspar.

The attendance to-day:Was much larger than that of
yesterday, the prestige which the Grand Annual enjoys
attracting a large number of people to Sutton Cold&ld.The
weather was again fine, though at times the clouds were
somewhat threatening. A stronger programme was issued
for the concluding day, comprising, as it did, six items,
which produced good fields and exciting finishes. The
sport is fully detailed below:—
The Licensed Victuallers' Plate of 30 sous, added to a
handicap of 5 sous each, 2 ft (to the fund); winners
after Feb. 6 (at nine a.m.), 71b extra ; about two miles
and a half.
Lord Poulett's Charlemagne, aged, 115t...(11r. Edwards) 1
Mr. 'l'. Golby's Ace of Trumps, aged, list 81b (Wheeler) 2
Mr. Ivons's Sir William, aged, 12st 51b (inc. 71b extra)
(J. Knott.) 3
list 21b
Major Martin's Arens, aged, (J. Page) 0
13etting-2 to 1 agst Charlemagne, 5 to 2 each agst Sir
William and Ace of Trumps, and sto 1 agst Arcus. Sir
William showed the way clear of Ace of Trumps, Arcus
bringing up the rear until reaching the enclosure, when
Charlemagne drew up to the girths of Ace of Trumps, and
passing Sir William before entering the ploughed land was
first over the fence. Running wide, however, he was only
enabled to clear the fence second, but almost abreast with
Sir William. The lot came into view almost togothor, but
the favourite and Ace of Trumps singling
themselves out,
the race was left to the pair, the former winning after
tremendous finish by half a length; Sir William was
placed a bad third.

The Farmers' Steeplechase of 3 sous each, with 25 added,
for hunters ; penalties and allowances. About 3 miles.
Mr. W. Wilson's Makeshift by Dromedary Grand
(h-b), aged, list 71b (Mr. Wilson, jun.) 1
Mr. J. Weaman's Tom Thumb, 5 Yrs,
(Mr. Goodwin, jun.). 2
Mr.Aud inwoed's Wilford,aged,l2st (Idr. Audinwoodo en.) 3

Vanity, Bina, and Ashford also ran.
Betting-6 to 4on Makeshift, sto 1 each agst Bina and
Wilford, and 6 to 1 agst Torn Thumb. After going a short
distance Torn Thumb took up the running, followed by
Wilford, Vanity, Makeshift, and Ashford bringing up the
rear into the ploughed land, whore Vanity rushed to the
front, the favourite going_ en second, Bins third, Tom
Thumb fourth, Ashford and. Wilford, BiriQ by side, being
last. On passing the Stand Makeshift, hard held, had a
long lead of Vanity, Tom Thumb, Bina, and Wilford, Ash-
ford still being in the ruck. .Before reaching the plough
Bina was beaten and pulled up, while Wilford joined the
favourite and the pair cleared the fence into the park
almost abreast, and Tom Thumb, passing Vanity, took
second place. On entering the straight the pair came on
ride by side, but the favourite having the best of the
struggle within the distance won easily by three lengths.
Wilford was a bad third ; and Vanity and Ashford pulling
up opposite the enclosure did not pass the post.
The Craven Cup, value 100 soya, by subscription of 10
sovs each, hft four year olds 10st 71b, five list 71b, six
12st 11b, aged 12st 51b; winners of any steeplechase,
either in plate or specie, value 100 sovs 51b, 200 71b, 500
141 b extra ; maiden four-yr-olds allowed 51b, five 81b,
six and•aged 121 b; six-yr-olds and upwards, not being
maidens, but have not won 50 SOTS in 1864, 1865, 1866,
or 1867, allowed 71b. About three miles and a half.
M
.(Mr. T. Spence) 1
Lord Poulett's Genevieve, 6 yrs, Ilst 81b (Mr. Edwards) '2
Mr. Studd's Georgiania,
iieshaB2atilsiglbhilYer, by Orpheus—dam by
Barnacles, raw
aged,w 1
aged, list 21b ....(Mr. Thomas) 3
Betting---5 to 4on Highflyer and sto 2 agst Goorgiania.
With the exception of about two dozen lengths, when
Lord Poulett's mare wasin front, the other pair led alter-
nately till within the distance, when Highfiyer, who ran
unkindly at the commencement of the race, came away,
and won ,‘ hands down" by three-quarters of a length.
Georgiania was a bad third.
Tho Birmingham Grand Annual Steeplechase Handicap
• of 15 soya each, 5 ft, with 100 added ; winners of any
steeplechase after Jan. 29 (at nine a.m.), 51b; or any
steeplechase value 100 sovs, 91b; twice, or 200, 111 b
extra; about three miles and a half.
Mr. E. P. Wilson's Tiger, by Codrington—dam by Young
Comus, aged, lOst 121 b (Mr. Wilson, jun.) 1
Mr. Johnston* nd Dick Turpin, aged, lOst 31b (W. White) 2
Mr. J. Wood's Havelock (late Claxton), 6 yrs,
,10st 31b

aged, lOst tilb...„.(ltickaby:
• .. _ ,(Thorpe:
Mr. Wellfit's Greenland, 6 yrs, lOst 81b (G. Waddington'
IsMrr.. EG.eoßrig-aeyalesy's
(J. Pate'
Mr. Carew's Dermot .A.sthore, aged,. lOst 121 b
priStee,aaKgeindTlOst 131 b
(Mr. H. Crawshaw'
Mr. Carew's King of Hearts, aged, lost 121 b (A. Sadler:
Mr. C. Fennin's Little Peter, aged, lOst 91b (Mr. Thomas'
Mr. T. Jennings's Graco Darling, & yrs, lost 81(
(F. Lotan'
Mr. C. Feanin's Rossington, aged, lOst 71b (Owner;
Mr. T. Golby's Sinking Fund, aged, 10st 61b (Wheeler.
Mr. Studd's Despatch, aged, 10st 31b (H. Archer.
Meanwood was struck out at 1.30 on the day of I
race.

Betting - 4 to 1 eget Despatch, 5 to 1 agst King of Hearts,
6 to 1 agst Sea King, 100 to 15 agst Sinking Fund, 8 to 1
age.,t Dick Turpin, 10 to 1 each agst Sprite, Greenland,
and Tiger, and
.100 to 8 agst Havelock-. The thirteen
competitors got away at fho first attempt to a somewhat
straggling start, but after fairly settling down in their
stride Little Peter showed in advance of Sprite, Sea
King, Despatch, Tiger, Greenland, Sinking Fund, Dermot
Asthore, King of Hearts, and Grace Darling, the latter
pair bringing up the rear. In this order they proceeded
past the stand, and ran till going down the hill, where
Dermot Asthoro fell back to the girths of Grace Darling,
King of Hearts at the same moment taking a better posi-
tion. Beyond this no variation occurred till fairly into the
plough, when Little Peter relinquished the lead to Tiger,
whose immediate attendants were Sinking Fund, Despatch,
and King of Hearts, the ruck being headed by Dick Tur-
pin. In the park, however, Wilson took a judicious pull
at Tiger, leaving Sinking Fund and King of Hearts in
command, the pair racing together, with Sprito wide on
the left, till making the turn for the straight, when King
of Hearts retired into third place, Sinking Fund being
joined by Sea King and Sprite, Tiger lying well up,
and Grace Darling last. Approaching the stand Greenland
ran through a lot of horses, and the field took the follow-
ing order—Tiger, Sinking Fund, Greenlaid, Sea King,
Dick Turpin, King
of Hearts, Despatch, Sprite, and Grace
Darling, the last pair being Havelock and Rossington. In
the ploughed laud Little Peter joined the leaders, who took
close order. Rossington shortly afterwards blundered, and
fell at the fence leading into the park, but with the excep-
tion of Havelock getting a more prominent place, no other
change occurred until the jump out of the park, where
Sinking Fund came down a burster, and King of Hearts,
who was on his track, fell over him. This accident baulked
several of the others, and when the straight was reached
there were only Tiger, Dick Turpin, Greenland, Havelock,
Sea King, and Sprite left iu the race. At the last fence but
ono Sprite fell, and imiaediately afterwards Dick Turpin
drew up to Tiger, who stalled off the challenge, and won
very cleverly by half a length ; five lengths separated the
second and third ; a neck the third and fourth ; and none
of the others passed the box.

The Scurry Plato of 25 sous (handicap) ; winners after
the weights are declared 71b extra ;
about two miles.
To close and name before nine o'clock on Tuesday even-
ing.
Col. Knox's Stiff, by Neville—Circe, 6 yrs, lOst 101 b
(W. Reeves) 1
Mr. Jelly's Brandy Apple, aged, lOst 101 b (Forster) 2
Mr. E. Green's Osterley, 6 yrs, lOst 61b (C. Boyce) 3
Lord Poulott's Wheldrake, 6 yrs, lOst 121 b (Mr. Edwards) 4
Capt. Brabazon's Agnes, aged lOst 121b...(Capt. liarford) 5
Mr. Wiltshire's Swindler, aged,' lOst (W. Page) 6
Mr. Vallender's St. Maximum,
aged, llst (Ellison) 0
Mr. Carew's Jacob, aged, lOst 121 b (A. Sadler) 0

Betting-100 to 30 agst Stiff, 5 to 1 agst Swindler, 6 to
1 each agst Jacob and Osterley, 100 to 15 agst St. Maxi-
mum, 10 to 1 (at first 4 to 1) agst Wheldrake, and 100 to 8
agst Agnes. Stiff led on passing the stand, followed by
Brandy Apple, Jacob, St. Maximum, Swindler, and Agnes,
in the order named, to the brow of the hill, when St. Maxi-
mum was outpaced, fell back, and gradually tailed off ;
going
ithe plough Osterley took third place, and
a he ence
nto the Park Jacob joined Stiff in the front,
Wheldrake lying handy, and St. Maximum pulling up •
throe fences from home Brandy A-
t throughf
Apple passing Wheldrake
joined issue with Stiff, and the pair finished a close and
exciting race, ending in favour of Stiff by a neck ; Ostorley
was placed a bad third, Jacob fourth, Wheldrake fifth,
Agnes sixth, and 'Swindler next ; St. Maximum did not
pass the post.
The Hunters' Plate of 25 sovs; four year olds lOst Glb, five
list 121 b, six 12st 31b, aged 12st 71b ; winners of any
steeplechase value 20 sovs 51b, twice or 30 71b, 50 141 b,
100 281 b extra; any rider in this. race who has ridden the
winner of a handicap steeplechase 71b extra; about three
miles. To close and name before nine o'clock on Tiles-

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(Mr. Edwards) 4
Mr. Thomas's Malvern Hill, aged, last._ (Owner) 0
Mr. Lo Blonde's Jamaica, aged, 12st 7 lb...(Capt. Holyoak) 0
Mr. Halbert us Born So, 6 yrs, 12st 31b (Owner) 0
Mr.l‘l%firr: 'JWI' J. (cough's
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Betting-6 to 4 agst Lady Melbourne, sto 1 agst Mal-
vorn Hill, and 7to 1 agst Ethel. Hampton Lass jumped
away with the lead, followed by Malvern Hill, Lady Mel-
bourne,aCrka Carbine r
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liai
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bandut
vern Hill took up the
in sight again Lady Melbourne headed
rwuinlenninagp,pLeaartilnygMelbourne occupying
Malvern Hill, and never afterwards being approached she
thoyranantldiußsotorntiSieo,p
won very easily by six lengths from Hampton Las's, who,
with Carbine, passed Ethel outside the distance. Carbine
was a bad third ; Ethel fourth ; and nothing else passed
the post.

Letters from Damascus announce the arrival there
of the great annual caravan from Bagdad, consisting of
2,500 camels, one-half of which was laden with toumboki
(the tobacco which is used for nargiles), while the re-
mainder carried the travellers. This year the Desert is
reported to have been perfectly quiet ; no attempt has been
made to molest any traveller, and the caravan passed with;
out encountering any difficulty.

THIRD EDITION.

SUN OFFICE, 7 o'CLocK.