The Sun.
London, England, 1866-10-30 00:00:00

HULL

Yesterday the town of Hull presented quite a
holiday appearance, many places of business being
closed from noon, and the streets being crowded
with people, the majority of whom carried some de-
coration expressive of their sympathy with the re-
form cause. For some weeks it bad been settled
that a demonstration in favour of reform should be
held yesterday, and it was at first resolved to make
the meeting one of a national character by inviting
some of the well-known leaders of the people. This
resolution, however, could not be carried out iu its ori-
ginal integrity, and so rather than have a demonstra-
tion of a mixed character the councils of the local Re-
form League and Reform Association agreed that
it should only represent the feelings of the inhabi-
tants of the town and immediate district. For this
reason the resolutions, save in one instance, were
intrusted to local men. Shortly after noon the pro-
ceedings were commenced in four different parts of
the town by the formation of processions, which
each marched, headed by brass bands, to the com-
mon centre in Lowgate, from which point the pro-
cessions formed one grand and united whole, and
marched on to the Corporation Field, where the
speeches were appointed to be delivered. The
weather was not all that could have been desired,
there being a dull overcast sky and cold wind. In
addition to this discomfort there was the prospect
of having to stand on ground little better than a
swamp for one or two hours, so that it may be
taken that none but those really enthusiastic in
the cause of reform took part in the pro-
ceeding; yet it is computed that over 15,000 people
were present, or formed part of the procession.
This part of the demonstration was excellently well
organised. The different trades' unions marched
under theirrespective banners, marshalled by chosen
representatives, and all bearing orange rosettes, or
cards with appropriate inscriptions. As the dense
mass of reformers moved along the principal streets
they. were the recipients of considerable applause
from those who watched the spectacle. Arrived
at the field, which is a square inclosure about four
acres in extent, the chair was taken by Alderman
Gresham, J.P., a senior member of the corpo-
ration, and one of the oldest and stanchest re-
formers in the town. The speeches commenced
at half-past two ; the chairman delivering a
short address. Mr. Christie then moved " that
this meeting protests against the charges of venality,
ignorance, drunkenness, and indifference to reform
brought against the unenfranchised classes during
the last session of parliament, and hereby pledges
itself to continue exertion until a satisfactory reform
bill be passed." The Rev. H. 011erenshaw (Inde-
pendent) seconded the motion, which was carried
nem. con. Mr. Ackrill moved, and Mr. Beeton (town
councillor) seconded, a resolution to the effect,
"that this meeting desires to acknowledge the ser-
vices of Earl Russell, the Right Hon. W. E. Glad-
stone, Mr. John Bright, Mr. John Stuart Mill, and
all other members of the houses of Parliament
who have supported the people's claims, and vindi-
cated their character."—Carried. Mr. Billany (a
working man), and Mr. G. Odgers (deputation from
the Reform League), seconded the following motion :
"That this meeting expresses its indignation at
the conduct of those Liberal members of Parliament
who have refused to aid the working classes in their
endeavours to obtain a fair share of the franchise,
and hereby pledges itself to every effort calculated
to secure an early passing of a bill which shall ex-
tend the suffrage so as to give theindustrious classes
a due share in the representation of the country."
Carried. The evening meeting was held in the
Queen's Theatre, a spacious building capable of
holding 4,000 people. Amongst those who addressed
the assembly were the borough members, Messrs.
Clay and Norwood. Mr. W. Irving, J.P., presided.

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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—This Day

WORCESTER RACES--THIS DAY.
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
MATCH.
Match 50: 7st each; two miles on the flat.—Mr. Sefton's
br m Roaring Meg agst Mr. Tharme's br m Rosa.
Mr. Tharine's Rosa (Cameron) 1
Mr. Seftork's Roaring Meg (Sopp) 2
HANDICAP PLATE.
A Plate of 80 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 soya each ;
winners of 50 soya after Oct. 24 (at 7 p.m.) 71b extra ;
the Old Course (one mile and a quarter) ; 9 subs.
Mr. T. Wadlow's Sandal, Bst (Morris) 1
Mr.'W. Carlisle's Allow Me, 7st Gib (Maidment) 2
Vampire, Success, and Monitress also ran. Betting-
-5 to 4 agst Sandal, 3 to 1 agst Vampire, 5 to 1 agst others
Won by a head ; bad third. Vampire came in first, but
was objected to for cannoning against Sandal. Sandal
gets the stakes.j
TWO-YR-OLD SELLING STAKES.
The Two Year Old Selling Stakes of 5 soya each, with 30
added, for two year olds ; colts 9st, fillies and geldings
• Bst 101 b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs ; if entered
for 70 sovs allowed 71b, 60 141 b, 50 211 h, 30 281 b ; half a
mile.
Mr. Chaplin's Goodfellow (Kenyon) 1
Mr. Y. King's Amour Propre (Phillips) 2
Novelty, Texana f, Laura, Lute, Colenso, and Ada-
manthea also ran. Betting-2 to lon Goodfellow, 7to 1
bar one. Won by a length.
SELLING STAKES. •
A Selling Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; two year
olds 7st 31b, three Bst 101 b, four 9st 41b, five, six, and
aged 9st 91b ; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs ; if en-
tered for 100 sovs allowed 51b, 80 81b, 50 121 b, 30 201 b
mares and geldings allowed 31b; five furlongs, on the
straight.
Mr. T. Goddard's Chicken Hazard (Murray) 1
Captain Machell's King Charles (Kenyon) 2
Tribune, Bonne Fortune, and Prescription also tin.
Betting—Even agst King Charles, 3 to 1 agst Pre-
scription, 4 to 1 agst Chicken Hazard and Fortunatus.
NURSERY. PLATE.
The Nursery Plate of 50 soya added to a Handicap of 5
soya each ; winners after Oct. 24 (at 7 p.m.) 71b or of
any stake worth 200 sovslolb extra ; the second to save
his stake. T.Y.C. (a straight half /mile). 27 subs.
Mr. A. C. Douglas's Miss Frances, 7st 41b (Covey) 1
Sir C. Rushout's Moonbeam, Bst Olb (Clements) 2
Mr. W. S. Halford's Recompense, Est 111 b (Cameron) 3
Jeannie Deans, La Maudite, Challenge, Lady Craven,
Belle of Cadiz, Polden Hill, Lord Bagot, Rebecca, Mon-
choir, Esmeralda, Merry Monarch, and The Rock also ran
Betting-5 to 2 agst The Rock, 7to 1 agst Jeannie Deans,
10 to 1 agst Moonbeam, 14 to 1 agst the winner. Won by
a neck; same between second and third.
HURDLE RACE.
The Hurdle Race Handicap of 5 sovs each, with 40 added ;
winners of 50 sovs clear after Oct. 24 (at seven p.m.)
71b extra; two miles, over six hurdles ; 24 subs.
Mr. Dixon's Shakspere, 9st 41b (Wheeler) 1
Mr. J. W. H. Powell's Heurlys, Ost 121 b (Page) 2
Mr. P. Dark's Steamboat, 9st 121 b
Brahma, Wild Thyme, Love. Letter, Dicretion, Lydia,
Cacula, Renfreid, and Fortunatus also ran. Betting-2 to
1 agst Shakspere, 9 to 2 agst Steamboat., 7 to 1 agst others.
AUTUMN HANDICAP.
The Worcester Autumn Handicap of 10 soya each, h ft,
with 100 added ; winners of 100 sovs after Oct. 18 (at
10 a.m.) 71b, 200 101 b extra ; the second to save his
stake one mile and three furlongs on the New Course.
18 subs.
Capt. Machell's Brimstone, Est (Kenyon) 1
Mr. R. B. Jeffery's Wild Poppy, Est 131 b ...(Thompson) 2
Mr. G. Wells's Mischief, Est (Pepler) 3
Moulsey, Moose, Arkansas, Dick Turpin, and John
Halifax also ran. Bettiug-2 to 1 agst Brimstone, 4to 1
agst Wild Poppy, 5 to 1 agst Moose. Won by half a length,
two lengths between second and third.