The Sun.
London, England, 1866-08-23 00:00:00

THE SUN, LO N VoN, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23, 1866.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Day.

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS.

TlMES.—There was a time, and not long ago
either, when the whole number of troops of the liae
retained in this country for the defence of the king-
dom did not exceed 12,000 men ; when there was no
militia force in reserve to support this fraction of an
army, when the volunteers had not been heard of,
and when it was actually found that the artillery
was not in a condition to ftirnish the contingent of
guns required at 'a field-marshal's funeral. If,
therefore, our present armaments are still incom-
mensurate with the circumstances of the time, it
must be allowed that we have made some pro-
gress ; and it will serve, we think, to elucidate
the question now before the country if we de-
scribe the steps which have successively been taken
towards the augmentation of our defensive forces, and
the actual position to which they have brought us.
As regards mere numbers, the ouly deficiency is in
the militia. The regular army at home is small, but
it is likely to be increased by reductions of garrisons
abroad, and it is in excellent condition. The volun-
teer force is a real force, every inch. Every man of
that force is actually available, and is as good as he
seems, but the militia has been allowed to decline,
insomuch that a correspondent acquainted with the
subject doubts whether more than 60,000 men out
of the 120,000 would be forthcoming at a sudden call.
'This, however, is not the weak point of the force.
Numbers can soon be made up, but the militia is
seriously deficient in one of the chief elements of
a reserve force--the admixture of old soldiers.
And this fact, well known to all professional
authorities, leads us at once to inquire whether we
should not be introducing a most effective reform
by amalgamating the great reserve force of the
Militia with the smaller and now distinct reserves
composed of old soldiers exclusively. It appears
to us that the enrolled pensioners and the Army
of Reserve would be far more usefully employed in
leavening and strengthening the Militia than in
standing alone, as they stand now. They are too
small to be of much account of themselves, but they
are numerous enough to be of infinite service in
setting an example to others. We are informed, too,
that pensioners are anxious to enter the enrolled
corps, and that fnr every vacancy in the establishment
there are many applications. So that in point of
fact we have upwards of 40,000 old soldiers in the
kingdom still capable of bearing arms, and there-
fore eminently capable of giving tone and instruction
to a body of young soldiers strong in numbers, and
wanting nothing but discipline and experience. Let,
then, our real army of reserve be the militia itself.
It is evident that on the terms we have offered we
cannot create any other such army, nor do we need
it. The three divisions of regulars, reserves, and
auxiliaries supply classification sufficient, and what-
ever force is not included in the first or third of
these divisions should be fused in the second. By
these means the militia, raised first to its own proper
strength, would soon represent a force nearly
200,000 strong ; and if it were then fed, as it might
be, by soldiers annually leaving the ranks of the
line, it would form, with our regulars and volun-
teers, as strong a defensive army as it is ever likely
we should require.
POST.—It cannot be doubted that the welcome
and sympathy which Mr. Eyre has received at
Southampton express the sentiments of a numerous
and influential portion of his countrymen. We can
perfectly understand the feelings which have been
provoked and exasperated. Mr. Eyre has many
personal friends, some of whom are well known
to be warm-hearted and free-speaking Englishmen,
and he is also energetically supported on public
grounds by men who are qualified to form an
opinion on his conduct in an emergency, and who
can appreciate the spirit by which he was actuated.
Add to this that the ex-Governor of Jamaica bas
been mercilessly calumniated, that his motives
have been misrepresented, that fanatical invective
and coarse vituperation have been vindictively em-
ployed to traduce his character, that he has been
described as cruel and cowardly, and that he is now
threatened with an indictment for murder, and it
must be admitted that those who entertained
him on Tuesday evening exercised remarkable
and commendable forbearance. At the same
time, it may be matter of regret that such a
demonstration was in a manner forced upon them.
Whatever good purpose the report of the Royal
Commissioners might have served, and whatever
benefit might have rssulted from the recall of Mr.
Eyre, are altogether compromised by the action
of the Jamaica Committee. It is exceedingly
difficult to reconcile the proceedings of this associa-
tion with any of the ordinary rules of justice. Mr.
Mill and Mr. Bright are clearly entitled to all the
law allows. They may take their pound of flesh
on the conditions of the bond. Still, one of two
things—they are claiming a legal right, or they
are persecuting a man whose case has been con-
sidered and decided by the late Administration ;
and if the former be their object, it is very much
to be deplored that their proceedings suggest the
alternative. Many persons who will stand be-
tween Mr. Eyre and the vengeance of a clique
would doubtless have accepted the decision of the
Government, even if they had concurred in it.
It is plain and beyond all dispute that, under trying
h
thee
circumstances, Mr. Eyre honestly and courageously
s eexercisedssed .That
judgment and ability which he pos-
may have erred is equally indis-
putable ; but if, for an error of judgment, the ser-
vants of the Crown are, as Macaulay puts it, " to
have the axe ever before their eyes," they might be
driven to unworthy compliances—to concessions to
agitation incompatible with their duty, or, on the
other hand, to measures as cruel and sanguinary as
those which they were seeking to avoid.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

YORK AUGUST MEETING—WEDNESDAY.
The PRINCE OF WALES'S STARES of 10 says each, with 50
added, for two year olds; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 51b;
winners before starting, 51b ; twice, 71b extra; maidens
having started three times, allowed 21b; second to save
stake : T.Y.C. (5 fur. 44 yards. 23 subs.
Mr. Joseph Dawson's Ettrick, by Warlock—Terrona,
Bst 101 b (Loates 1
Mr. Herbert's Easby, Bst 81b (T. Challoner .2
Mr. A. Harrison's Policy, Bst 51b (J. Osborne 3
Mr. Chaplin's Blinkhoolie, Bst 81b (Custance 0
Mr. Johustone's Rhymer, Bst 81b (Morris 0
Mr. C. Peck, jun.'s' Ornamect, Bstslb (Parry) 0
Lord Stanford's f by Wild Dayroll—Emily, Bst bib
(E. Martin) 0
Mr. Mackenzie's Line, Bst 51b (J. Snowdon) 0
Betting-7 to 4 agst Easby, 4to 1 agst Ettrick, and 10
to 1 agst Blinkhoolie. Ornament made play with a slight
lead of Easby, Policy, Ettrick, and Blinkhoolie for 200
yards, when she gave way, and the favourite was left in
command. Approaching the distance Blinkhoolie was
beaten, and Ettrick, passing Polley, gradually overhauled
the favourite, challenged opposite the stand, and getting
the best of Easby in the last few strides, won by a head ;
Policy being beaten a length for second money ; the Emily
filly being a bad fourth; Lina fifth; Blinkhoolie sixth;
Rhymer beaten off.
The LONDESBOROUGH CUP of 50 sovs in specie, added to a
handicap stakes of 5 sovs each; second to save stake;
three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. Haig's Craumore, by Fandango—Cousin Bet, 3 yrs,
7st 31b
Mr. Saxon's Beewing, 3 yrs, Est 31b . (Vinell) 2
Mr. W. Davis's Admiral (brother to Pilot), 2 yrs, sst 71b
(Walker) 3
Duke of Beaufort's Crytheia, 5 yrs, Est 101 b (11. Covey) 4
Marquis of Hastings's Pantaloon, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (Fordham ) 0
Mr. R. H. Jones's Skylark, 5 yrs, Bst 21b (Morris) 0
Mr. J. 11. C. Windham's King Christian, 3 yrs, est 121 b
(R. Challoner)) C
Mr. Pryor's Novice, 3 yrs, est 101 b (Mordan) C
Lord Westmoreland's lon, 3 yrs, est 91b (Kenyon C
Mr. Payne's Stilton, 3 yrs, Est 11b (Cradock) C
Mr. Eastwood's tar g, by Grosvenor, dam by Sweetmeat,
out of Merriment, 3 yrs, sst 131 b (M. Noble) 0
Lord Exeter's Amazon, 3 yrs, sst 101 b (Vidler) 0
Betting-4 to 1 agst lon, sto 1 agst Crytheia, Bto 1 each
agst Pantaloon, Skylark, and Reeswing, 10 to 1 each agst
Cranmore and Novice, and 20 to 1 (at first 5 to 1) agst
King Christian. The latter showed temper at the post and
bolted, running the entire course. When started Skylark,
Novice, Pantaloon, Crytheia, and Beeswing formed the
leading division, Cranmore heading the others, who came
in straggling order. Pantaloon had a slight lead for a
quarter of a mile, when Beeswing showed in front to the turn
into the straight, whore Novice and Skylark gave way, and
Cranmore joined the leaders, taking up the running at the
distance. A hundred Yards from home Beeswing challenged,
but never quite getting up, was beaten by a head; Admiral
was a bad thud; Crytheia pulling up fourth; Pantaloon
fifth ; Novice sixth; and Skylark next. Stilton, lon, and
King Christian were beaten off, the last mentioned being
last throughout.
the GLASGOW STAKES of 30 sovs each, h ft, for two year
olds; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 61b; T.Y.C. 6 subs.
Lord Stamford's Arundel, by Wild Dayrell—Princess,
by the Merry Monarch, Bst 101 b (E. Martin) 1
Duke of Beaufort's Rinderpest, Bst 61b (Fordham) 2
Betting-5 to 4on Arundel, who made all the running,
and won in a canter by two lengths.
The LOTTERY STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added,
for all ages; selling and other allowances. T.Y.O. 9
subs.
Mr. Jackson's Gipsy Queen, by King of Trumps—Fid-
get, 2 yrs, sst 111 b (£4O) (Cameron) 1
Marquis of Hastings's King Charles, 2 yrs, Est (£4O)
(Prangle) 2
Capt. Machell's Stapenhill, 2 yrs, Est (.£4o)....(Kenyon) 3
Mr. Brewer's Hit or Miss, 2 yrs, Est (£4O) (Hopkins) 4
Mr. G. Cornish's Mayfair, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (car. 7st 81b) (£10)
(Morris) 5
Mr. J. Scott's Demi-Monde, 2 yrs, sst 111 b (.£4O) (Vinell) 6
Betting-100 to 60 agst Stapenhill, 3 to 1 agst Gipsy
Queen, 9 to 2 agst King Charles, and 10 to 1 agst any
other. Gipsey Queen took up the running after going fifty
yards, and never again being headed won easily by half a
length ; two lengths separated second and third. Mr. W.
G. Bennett purchased the winner for 250 guineas. Mar-
quis of Hastings claimed Stapenhill, and Captain Machell
King Charles.
The FILLY SAPLING STAKES of 50 sovs each, 30 ft, for two
year old fillies; Bst 101 b each. T.Y.C. 17 subs.
Mr. Watt's Rose, by Thormanby—Souvenir, Bst 101 b
(J. Snowden) 1 1
Mr. Pardoe's Scour de Charito, Bst 101 b (Loates) 2
Duke of Beaufort's Lady Hester, Bst 101b...(Fordham)
Lord Glasgow's f by Toxophilite Maid of Masham,
Bst 101 b (T. French) 4
Betting-3 to lon Lady Hester, 4to 1 agst Rose, 100 to
8 agst Soeur de Charite. These three lay in close com-
pany, Rose having a slight advantage to the half distance,
where Lady Hester made an effort, but was never able to
get her head in front, and notwithstanding the vigorous
riding of Fordham, Scour do Charite headed her, and get-
ting up in the last stride finished a dead heat with Rose
after a rattling 'finish ; the favourite finished a neck only
from the dead heaters, the Maid of Masham filly being
beaten off. Deciding Heat-6 to son Rose, who won by
half a length.
The GREAT EBOR HANDICAP STAKES of 200 BOYS, added to
a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only if de-
clared; winners of any handicap value 100 sovs, after
Aug. 5, at six p.m, 71b ; of two of that value, or one
of 200 sovs, 101 b ; of three, or one value 500 sovs, 141 b
extra; second to receive 50 sovs. Two miles. 52 subs.
27 declared.
Mr. Bowes's West wick, by Stockwell—llowerina, 3 yrs,
Gst 61b (Covey) 1
Mr. H. Smith's Gomera, 4 yrs, 7st (Hibbert) 2
Mr. W. S. Cartwright's Scamander, 6 yrs, Bst 21b
(Fordham) 3
Mr. C. Peck, jun.'s, Caithness, 3 yrs, Est ...(Thompson) 4
Mr. Jackson's Harry Brailsford, 4 yrs, Bst 31b (inc. 101 b
extra) (Morris) 0
Mr. R. Kirby's Treasure Trove, 3 yrs, 7st (R. Challoner) 0
Mr. R. Osborne's Miss Haworth, 3 yrs, Est 31b (Cameron) 0
Mr. Slater's Dubiety, 4 yrs, Est 2ib (Sleigh) 0
Betting-3 to 1 each agst Westwick and Gomera, 100. to
30 agst Scamander, 8 to 1 agst Miss Haworth, 100 to 7 agst
Harry Brailsford, 100 to 3 agst Caithness. The field was
despatched at the first attempt, Dubiety and Caithness
instantly showing in advance ; and atter going a quarter of
a mile, the pair running side by side, were a dozen lengths
in front of Westwick, Gomera, and Scamander, who ran in
a cluster Treasure Trove, Miss Haworth, and Harry
Brailsford following at intervals of a couple of lengths. They
ran with little variation for a mile, when Harry Brailsford
passed Miss Haworth, Treasure Trove, and Scamander,
and drew up to Westwick, the pair closing with Gomera. At
the three-quarters of a mile post the great pace began to tell
upon Dubiety and Caithness, who could not hold their po-
sitions, and giving way, Westwick took up the running,
closely followed by Gomera and Harry Brailsford to the
turn into the straight, where the latter, next the rails, for
the moment looked formidable, but dying away at tho dis-
tance, the race became a match between Westwick and
Gemara ; the latter, however, never being able to get up,
was beaten cleverly by half a length; Scamander was a
bad third ; Caithness, -who passed Harry Brailsford in the
last few strides, was fourth, Miss Haworth and Harry
Brailsford next, Treasure Trove and Dubiety being beaten
off.
The RAWCLIFFE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50
added, for two year olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ;
those got by stallions out of mares that never produced
a winner, allowed 31b ; both, 51b ; winners of a stake
value 100 Boys, 51b ; of two or one of 200 sovs value,
71b extra ; second to receive back his stake. T.Y.C. 11
subs.
Mr. Johnstone's Minster Bell, by Newminster —Aspasia,
Bst 41b (Morris) 1
Mr. Launde's Lexicon, Bst 71b (J. Osborne) 2
Lord Stamford's f by Voltigeur—Blondelle, Bst 71b
(Martin) 3
Betting-6 to 4on Minster Bell, 3to 1 each agst Lexicon
and Blondelle filly. Won by a length. Three lengths
between second and third.
The First Year of the ELEVENTH NORTH OF ENGLAND
BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, withloo added, for two
years olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 51b ; winners of
any race in 1866, value 500 sovs, 31b extra; horses hav-
ing started and not won, allowed 31b; second to receive
10 per cent. on the stake ; third to save stake ; T.Y.C.
62 subs.
Mr. W. S. Cartwright's Wroughton, by Musjid—Miss
Aldcroft, Bst 101 b (Custance) t 1
Marquis of Hastings's Ines, Bst 21b... (Cannon) f 2
Duke of Beaufort's Vauban, Bst 101 b (Fordham) 3
Mr. Haig's Domestic Bliss, Bst 101b...(11. Grimshaw 0
Mr. T. V. Morgan's Gipsy King, Bst 101 b (J. Snowden 0
Mr. J. Osborne's Romping Girl, Bst 51b (J. Osborne 0
Mr. C. Peck, jun.'s, Normanby, Bst 101 b (Parry) 0
Mr. Singleton's Dear Tom, Bst 101 b (Dixon) 0
Betting-11 to 10 agst Vauban, 3to 1 agst Ines, 11 to 2
agst Wroughton, 8 to 1 agst Domestic Bliss, 10 to 1 agst
Gipsy King. Dead heat between Wroughton and Ines,
Vauban finished half a length in the rear of the dead heaters.
Deciding Heat. Betting-- 6t04 on Wroughton, who won
by a neck.
HER MAJESTY'S PLATE of 100 guineas; three year olds Bst
51b, four 9st 71b, five, six, and aged 9st 121 b; 2 miles.
Mr. R. Sutton's Elland, by Rataplan—Ellermire, 4 yrs,
9st 71b (Thomas) w.o.
rho HOPEFUL STAKES of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year
olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 61b, that have never won
200 sovs, including their own stake'; winners of any
stake value 500 soya, 71b ; of any stake value 200 sovs,
51b extra; maidens allowed 31b. One mile and a half.
8 subs.
Mr. Watt's Applecross, by De Clare —Miss Conyngham,
9st llb (J. Snowden) 1
Mr. Chaplin's Bertie, bat lib ..... (Custance) 2
Betting-6 to 4on Bertie. Won by half a length.
The EBOR ST. LEGEIt of 25 soya each, for throe year olds ;
colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 51b; winners of any three
year old stake value 500 soya, 31b extra ; second to re-
ceive back his stake ; ono mile and three-quarters. 8
subs.
Mr. J. Bowes's Claros, by De Clare—Auld Acquaintance,
Bst 10Ib ............................................a (por.dliteam) 1
Mr. Johnstone's c by the Flying Dutchman—Meiliet
orris) 2
Bst 101 b ................................................... (N
Betting-4 to lon Claros, who won in a canter by a
length.
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CAB FARES.—A notion is entertained by the
public that in the late session an act was passed to alter the
first mile of a cab faro to ono shilling. Tho subject was
mooted in a bill which was not passed into au act.