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London, England, 1866-07-18 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAIVIENT

HOUSE OF COMMONS--THIS DAY.
The SPEAKER took the chair at twelve o'clock. -
RYDE STATION AND RAILWAY BILL.
This bill was considered, and ordered to be read a third
time.

STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE.
Mr. Edward Egerton was discharged from further
attendance on this committee.
DOWNPATRICIC, DUNDRTJM, AND NEWCASTLE
RAILWAY BILL.
This bill was ordered to bo read a second time.
SALE OF SHARES BILL.
In reply to Mr. FILDES,
Mr. LEEMAN said he intended to adopt the amendment
of which he (Mr. Fildes) had given notice, and to limit the
operation of the bill to joint stock banks and assurance
companies.
LEGITIMACY DECLARATION, &c., BILL.
Mr. T. CHAMBERS said in consequence of the late
session, and the vigorous opposition which it Was likely to
sustain, he wished to withdraw this bill. He accordingly
moved that the orderfor the second reading be ilischarg-d,
and intimated that he would reintroduce the measure at an
early period next session. .
After some observations from Mr. E. CRAUFORD, the
motion was withdrawn.
ELECTIVE FRANCHISE BILL.

On the order of the day for the adjourned debate on the
amendment of the second reading of this bill,
Mr. J. CLAY expressed his unwillingness to continue
the discussfon on this bill, which he was afraid he could not
carry to a successful end. The measure had me serious dis-
advantage, namely, its novelty, and he was sure the right
hon. gentleman, the late Chancellor of the Exchequer, who
moved its rejection neither comprehended its principle, nor
had mastered its details. As he had no opportunity of
replying to the arguments adduced against the bill on that
occasion, he would now make a few observations. The
right hon. gentleman had objected to the bill that the stan-
dard of examination was too high. In answer to that he
could only say that the subject was simple, and that seve-
ral members had thought the test too simple. The ex-
amination would only last half an hour, and would take
place in the town in which the candidate resided. The
expenses to the person who did not pass would be
a shilling, while all that would be required from the
candidates who did succeed in passing the examination
was 2s. 6d. It had been said that the bill was the maxi-
mum of Liberal profession, but the minimum of Liberal
performance. On the contrary, it was also contended that
the bill would create an universal suffrage. His (Mr.
Clay's) intention was to create a double test, so that intel-
ligence might be represented as well as property. He him-
self should prefer at once to go down to household suffrage,
but he did not think there was any objection to getting
down to it by £2 at a time. One of chief objects, there-
fore, was to introduce the element of permanency. The hon.
gentleman concluded by adverting to the petitions pre-
sented in favour of the bill, one of which was signed by
between five and six thousand clerks, and said that it
would have received even more general support had there
not been a general idea that a private member was not
likely to carry a Reform Bill, but he had reason to know
that there was a considerable feeling among the work-
ing classes in favour of the bill. Should it ever
be his good fortune to carry this bill further,
there were several details which would require farther
consideration, such as the length of residence which would
entitle the candidate to a vote, age, &c. In addition to
that, he was of opinion that a more difficult test should be
introduced than that contained in the present bill. He moved
that the order for the adjourned debate be withdrawn.
Mr. GLADSTONE thought the hoB. member had exer-
cised a wise discretion in nut proceeding to a division on
this bill, which would only create a bitterness of feeling.
The bill was then withdrawn.

[LEFT SITTING.I

Attempted Murder and Suicide in Soho,

Yesterday morning Mr. Bedford held an inquiry
[n St. Ann's Vestry-room, Dean-street, Soho, rela-
Ave to the death of William Mold, who committed
suicide after having attempted the life of a young
woman with whom he had cohabited.
Mrs. Elizabeth Handley Mold said—l live at 26,
King-street. The deceased was my husband, who
was 51 years of age, and a public-house broker.
He had several times threatened to destroy himself,
and generally kept poison by him. He sometimes
threatened to do so owing to pecuniary pressures.
He has been in a lunatic asylum. I have been
married to him three years, and previous to that
time he had twice attempted suicide. On Thurs-
day last he said he should not live throughout the
day. I said, " I don't believe you, for you have
said it so often." He replied, " You will find
it out." After tea he laid down, and a young
woman being in the room he attempted to poisOn
her. She screamed out. I rushed into the room
and saw my husband lying on the bed. The young
woman was also on the bed, both being dressed.
All my husband could say was " Water ! water !"
I gave ,:him some, which he drank, and he never
spoke afterwards.
Mr. John Hursley, of 66, Wardour-street, said
—I am a surgeon. I was called to deceased about
eight o'clock on Thursday evening. I found him
lying partially on a bed and a box, with his legs
drawn up. He was quite unconscious and collapsed.
On the box there were about six drachms of fluid,
and a bottle containing but a very small quantity
of cyanide of potassium. I dashed water upon
him, and endeavoured to administer antidotes, but
he rapidly sank and died. - The cause of death was
cyanide of potassium.
Hannah Howden, a single woman, residing in
the same house as de ;eased, gave the following evi-
dence :—On Thursday last, about twelve o'clock,
Mr. Mold came home and entered the room where
I was at work, adjoining the one where Mrs. Mold
was. He said, "You need not finish that work, as
it will not be needed, for neither you nor I will live
beyond the day." I said, " Don't talk in that way;
I don't believe you, for you have so often said so."
I took no heed of him, but I heard him say to Mrs.
Mold that he wanted to provide for my child, as
neither he nor I would live throughout the day.
After dinner he laid down, and then at tea
time he said, " You don't want tea," and snatched
the cup from me and drank the contents. He
continued, " You're going to die." After that he

laid down again and pulled me on the bed alongside
him. He put his elbow across my neck and forced
a bottle into my mouth, and I felt something run
into my mouth. I struggled and got up. I did not
swallow any of the stuff, but it touched my tongue
and throat. None of it got into my stomach. I
thought it was vitriol from the burning sensation.

I screamed out" I am burned ; lam poisoned. It is
vitriol." I knew noth;ng more till he was dead. I

believe he died across my knees.
Mrs. Mold was recalled, and the following ques-
tions put to her :
The Coroner—ls it true that the last witness had
a child by your husband ?
Witness—Yes, sir ; but that was before I was
married to him. The child is nearly five years old.

Lincoln
LiVorpOo.

Curragh

Curragh

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NOTTINGHAM RACES.—TUESDAY.
Sherwood Forest, yesterday, presented an animated ap-
pearance, the occacion being the Nottingham Summer
Races, which were celebrated with more than usual success.
The weather was highly advantageous, and instead of a
broiling atmosphere there was a light pleasant breeze,
which had the effect of bringing together r very large at-
tendance—perhaps larger than ever was known on any
previous anniversary. Professional racing men mustered
in strong force, and the townspeople as well as the resi-
dents of the neighbourhood evinced the interest they take
in the races :by attending in large numbers. The fields
were not large, but generally well contested. Every detail
of the running is presented in the following return:—
Tim TRIAL SLAKES of 5 soya each, with 30 added, for all
ages ; the winner to be sold for £3OO ; selling and other
allowances.
Mr. Chaplin's Effervescence, by Voltigeur —Chalice, 3
yrs, 7st 111 b (X 200) (Cannon)
Mr. Savile's Primrose, 2 yrs, sst 121 b (.£800) (11. Clark) -1.2
Lord Westmoreland's Oppression, 2 yrs, sst 121 b (£6OO)
enyon 3
Lord Stamford's Politician, 2 yrs, sst 7lb (.£200( K)
(Butler)) 0
Betting—Even on Effervescence, 3 to 1 agst Primrose,
7to 2 agst Oppression, and 20 to 1 agst Politician. A
good start was effected, Effervescence going off with a
lead, followed closely by Primrose. Oppression ran about
a length behind, and Politician some distance in the rear.
Before the turn was reached Politician was beaten, and on
approaching the straight Primrose had a very slight lead
of the other two. A capital race for upwards of a quarter
of a mile ensued, the three lying all together. A short dis-
ttahneicer
efffroomrL; and,th
the stand Primrose and Effervescence made
leaving Oppression, finished a dead heat.
Oppression was a couple of lengths in rear of the dead
heaters, and Politician cantered past the post. Deciding
heat-6 to son Effervescence, who won by a length.
The ROBIN HOOD STARES of 'lO sovs each, with 50 added ;
for 2-yr-old colts, Bst 10lb ; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b;
winners extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
Count F. de Lagrange's Dragon, by. Ventre St. Gris—
Voyageuse, 9st 31b (inc. 71b extra) ..... (11. Grimshaw) 1
Marquis of Hastings's Prodigal, Bst 101 b .. (Cannon) 2
Mr. Smile's Maid Marian, Bst 111 b ....... ..
. ..(Doyle) 3
Mr. Launde's Lexicon, Bst 71b .......................... (*. Osborne) 4
Betting —ll to 8 on Dragon, 3 to 1 agst Prodigal, 5 to 1
agst Maid Marian. Prodigal took up the tanning imme-
diately after starting, followed by Maid Mallen and Dra-
gon, Lexicon bringing up the rear. In this order they
continued until reaching turn into the straight, where Pro-
digal and Maid Marian ran out, 'and Dragon made play,
followed by Prodigal. From the distance the favourite
maintained the lead, and won in a canter by a length ;
Maid Marian was a head only in rear of Prodigal, and
Lexicon was beaten three lengths from Mr. Savile's filly.
The STAND PLATE (Handicap) of 50 sovs ; for all ages ;
winners extra. Half a mile straight.
Mr. Pryor's Qui Vive, by Vedette—Theodora, 3 yrs,
7st 31b (Hibberd) 1
Lord Westmorland's lon, 8 yrs, Est 71b (Kenyon 2
Mr. J. Wood's Soapstone, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b (Boggis 3
Mr. Hodgman's Vexatious, 3 yrs, Est 31b (Quince 4
Betting-9 to 4on Qui Vive, sto 1 agst lon, 12 to 1 bar
two. The favourite, immediately after the start, took up
the running, and won easily by a length. Soapstone, who
gave way to lon at the commencement of the enclosure,
was beaten a 'neck for second place ; Vexatious was a bad
fourth.
The SHORTS STARES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added; for all
ages ; selling and other allowances. Half a mile.
Mr. W. Hawksley's Usher, by Chatham—Governess's
dam, 5 yrs, 9st 91b (£5O) (Loates) 1
Capt. Machell's Bonne Fortune, 2 yrs, Est 41b ( £5O) '
(Murray) 2
Lord Westmorland's Crown Prince, 3 yrs, Bst llb (.£5O)
(Hibberd) 3
Count F. de Lagrange's Chip of the Old Block, 5 yrs, 9st
61b (Z 54) (H. Grimshaw) 4
Mr. Hodgman's Arsenia, 2 yrs, 6^t 4lb (.£5O) :(H. Clark) 5
Marquis of Hastings's Adamanthea, 2 yrs, Est 41b (£5O)
(Kenyon) 6
Betting-7 to 4 agst Adamanthea, 3to 1 agst Usher, and
100 to 30 agst Crown Prince. After one failure Chip of
the Old Block made play for about 200 yards when Usher
took up the running with a slight lead of Crown Prince,
Chip of the Old Block and Bonne Fortune, until reaching
the stand, where the latter challenged ; but Usher won
easily by a length ; half a length separated second and
third ; and a neck third and fourth ; Adamanthea was last.
The winner was bought in for 320 guineas, and Mr. Hodg-
man claimed Adamanthea.
The NorriNemamsllutz HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, 10 ft,
and sif declared; winners extra. One mile and three-
quarters.
Mr. Payne's Bradamante, by Voltigeur—Doralice, 5 yra,
7st 81b (Carroll) 1
Mr. Brayley's Endsleigh, 4 yrs, Est 81b (Murray) 2
Mr. J. B. Morris's Nukuheva, 4 yrs, 6st 41b...(H. Clark 3
Mr. Sutton's Nightwatch, 4 yrs, 7st 71b (Hibberd 4
Mr. Savile's Brother to Gamine, 3 yrs, sst 91b (Kenyon 5
Lord Bateman's Moulsey, 5 yrs, 9st 21b (Morris 6
Betting-5 to 4 agst Endsleigh, 3to 1 agst Bradamante,
5 to 1 agst Moulsey, 7 to 1 a.gst Brother to Guerilla, 100 to
8 agst Sukuheva, and 100 to 6 agst Nightwatch, offered.
The starter despatched the lot on pretty even terms, and
Endsleigh immediately showed in front, making play,
followed by Nightwatch, Brother to Guerilla, and for a
short distance Nukuheva in the fourth-place, with Moulsey
last. Half way down the straight very little alteration had
taken place; Endsleigh sill led, attended by Nightwatch
Moulsey, and Brother to Guerilla; Bradamanto and
Nukuheva being last. In this order they passed
the stand, there being no perceptible alteration until
the entrance to the Mansfield-road turn was reached,
where Nukuheva improved her position, and took second
place. On coming out of the turn for the straight run
home, Endsleigh, who had never been headed, continued
to make play. When the lot neared the enclosure End-
sleigh gave way to Bradamante, who won a well-contested
race by half a length..Nukuheva was a couple of lengths
in the rear o; Endsleigh, and Nightwatch three lengths
behind her. Brother to Guerilla was next, and Moul-
sey last.
The COUNTY MEMBERS', PLATE (Handicap) of 50 soya,
added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; for all ages ;
winners extra. T.Y.C. Six furlongs.
Mr. T. Clirs Alice Lee, by Arthur Wellesley—Post
Tempore, dam by Teddlngton—Senorita, 5 yrs, Bst llb
(inc extra)
(Morris) 1
Lord Westmoreland's Indian Star, 3 yrs, 7st...(Hibberd 2
Mr. G. Angell's Lady Valentine, 4 yrs 7st 91b...(Pauy 3
Lord Stamford's The Peer, 3 yrs, Est 61b.. (Murray 4
Mr. F. Mitchell's La Mute, 3 yrs, Est 61b (Stone 5
Betting-6 to 4on Indian Star, sto 1 agst Alice Lee,
and 10 to 1 any other. Alice Lee was first off, but gave
way, after going a short distance, to Lady Valentine, who
carried on the running until reaching the turn into the
straight, where, running wide, Alice Lee again showed in
front, and Indian Star took second place, but was beaten
easily by a length and a half ; a neck separated third and
fourth.

A SELLING RACE : A Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each ; for all
ages. T.Y.C. Four subs.
Mr.
yrs, W.
BNichol's Yarrow, by Tadmor—Lady Nelson,
4 st 41b
• • (Ca
Kayo weighed for Rigolotto, but did not start.rroll) w.o.
The BRADGATE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100
added, for three-yr-olds and upwards ; winners extra.
One mile.
Mr. Hodgman's Vixen, by Vedette—Varna, 4 yrs, 7st 2lb
(Heartfield) 1
Mr. H. Savile's Polly Perkins, 3 yrs, sst 71b... Kenyon) 2
Lord Westmorland's Merry Ha-t, 6 yrs, 7st ...(Hibberd) 3
Marquis of Hastings's Attache, 4 yrs, Bst 41b ...(Cannon) 4
Bailing-7 to 4on Attache, 2to 1 agst Vixen, 10 to 1
brir.two. Polly Perkins led for the first Low strides, when
she gave way to Vixen, who won by three lengths. Four
leng:,hs separated second and third, and the favourite was
a similar distance in rear of Merry Halt.
The SIIERWOOD HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 40 added;
for 3-yr-olds and upwards ; winners extra ; gentlemen
riders ; professionals 61b extra.
Mr. J. B. Moizis's Nukuheva, by Noasham—Typee, 4
yrs, 9st 21b (Mr. C. Poynton) 1
Mr. Giubil.ei's Sabrina, 3 yrs, 7st 91b (in. Glb extraXKaye) 2
Mr. Barber's Clown, list 21b (in. 61b extra) ...(Thorpe) 0
Betting—Even on Nukuheva, 5 to 4 agst the Clown, and
100 to 15 agst Sabrina. Nukuheva mado all the running,
and won by three lengths. The Clown did not pass the
post.

RACING FIXTI
JU:

Knutsford
Stamford l9
Radcliffe 23
Winchester 24 ,
Spilsby
AUG

Airdrie 2
Deauville
Ripon 6
Brighton 7
Brighton Club
Lewes lO
Egham l4
Wolverhampton l4
Stockton l5
Oxford l6
SEPTE

Warwick September 4
Leicester 6
1
Doncaster
Brecon
118 8
OCTO

RES FOR 1866.

I Chesterfield
Southampton 25
Huntingdon
I Caen 29
I Goodwood 3l
UST.

Hastings 2l
York August 2l
Dover
Plymouth
Lichfield .................. 27
Tunbridge .................. 2)3
Yarmouth ................ 28
Derby 5ummer............ 29
We mouth .................. 29
Baden Baden ............... 31

0.113E11.
Monmouth
Manchester Autumn,,,,, 25
Nowinarket Ist October 25
IValsall
Lanark 2B

2
Northampton... •"
'Club 3
Lothians' Racing
Eyi. cal. Hunt and Kelso
4
Bedford ................. IsT—OVEMBE R.
1 Shrewsbury ............... 11
5 I Leamington nuut l9
IRISH RACING FIXTURES.
JULY.

Newmarket2d October.., 8
Hereford ............... ..... 18
Newmarket Houghton ... 22

Downßoyal Corporation
18
SEPTEMBER.

, ................................................... 4,6, 6
OCTOBER.

16, 17 18
FRENCH RACING FIXTURES.
JULY.
Le Pin,,,,, . .......... Saintes 2B, 29
Chalon-sur-S.aone .2' 12. 23 Caen
SEPTEMBER.
Baden-Baden 3, 5, 7 Paris (Autumn) 23, 30
Chantilly