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The Sun.
London, England, 1866-03-15

THIRD EDITION.

SUN OFFICE, 7 o'CLocx.

SPORTING. INTELLIGENCE—':Zhis Day.

EBY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]
GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE.

Salamander
Ibex
Lightheart

Eleven ran. Won by twenty lengths.
HANDICAP OF THREE FURLONGS.

El Ole
Salisbury
Rustic Beauty

Five ran.
GAY SWEEPSTAKES.

El Ole
Newnham

Grenada

Seven ran.
HUNT C

Cre01e..................................................................
Harringt0n............................................................
Marengo ...............................................................
Won by 30 lengths. Eleven ran.
MATCH.—.Bay gelding beat Swallow.
HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.

Oscar
Sir Bobby

Aggressor • 3

Seven ran.
HANDICAP PLATE.
Cutaway walked over.

VICTORIA CLUB BETTING—THIS DAT.
NORTIIAMPTONSHIRB STAKES.
sto 2 agst Mail Train (offared, take 3to 1 freely)
10 to 1 agst Pearl Diver (taken and offered)
11 to 1 agst Scamander (offered)
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
15 to 2 agst Out-and-Outer (taken and offered)
15 to 1 agst Brahma (taken)
25 to 1 agst Delight (taken)
40 to 1 agst Broadalbane (taken)
CHESTER CUP.
11 to 1 agst Gong (taken)
20 to 1 bar one (offered)

MANCHESTER BETTING-THIS DAY.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES.
7to 2 agst Mail Train (offered)
100 to 7 agst Scamander (taken)
100 to 7 agst Pintail (taken)
100 to 7 agst Raglan (taken)

100 to 6 agst Black Prince, by Knight of Kars (t)
25 to 1 agst Black Prince, by Voltigeur (taken)

CHESTER CUP.
100 to Bon the field (offered)
25 to 1 agst Surney (taken)

[ADVERTISEMENT.I
G. MARTIN will send information from the Course before
or after the race a good thing for Northamptonshire Stakes.
For terms, send stamp directed envelop 3 to 8, Bouverie-
street, Paddington.

Bank of England Returns.•--This Evening.

An Account, pursuant to
cap. 32, for tho week ending

;he Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
Wednesday, March 14, 1866.
MITMENT.

ISSUE DE'
Notes issued .....£28,427,860

Governmt. Debt.£ll,ols,loo
Other Securities 3,984,900
Gold Coin and
Bullion
Silver Bullion

£28,427,860
London, England, 1866-03-15

MEXICO.

Advices received here ria Havannahttate that the Impe-
rialists captured and sacked Alamos on Feb. 7th. The
town was defended by the Liberals for 7 hours. The Im-
perialists continued •successful in different parts.

FRANCE.
BOURSE, March 14, Three o'clock.—The market
closed at the following quotations :

41 per Cents 97 50
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. 69 60
Do. end month 7O
Credit Alobilier 700
Do. end month 701 25
Bank Shares 3600
Credit Fonder —
Italian Loan 6l 80
Do. end month 6l 70
RAIL'

Roman —
Ottoman Fives —
Mexican Loan 4B 50
Do. Bonds 307 50
Russian —
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt

Deferred -

Orleans

Northern

Cash. Acct.
..• ... 882 50
... 1140
•.• 910 ---
- ... 558 75

Lyons and Mediterranean.
Southern
Western
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona
Roman

- ~, 548 75
138 75
- ~, 408 75
- „, 417 50
- ~, 175
„,„ 230 --
- ~, 97 50
117 i 50

We would remind the patrons of the Newsyendors'
Benevolent and Provident Institution (president, Charles
Dickens, Esq.) ithat W. T. WC. Torrens, Esq., M.P., will
take the chair at the annual dinner, to be held on the 20th
inst., at the Freemasons' Tayern.
London, England, 1866-03-15

Railway and other Companies.

SAIIBRE AND MEUSE.
The half-yearly meeting of this company was held
yesterday at the office, Moorgate-street ; Mr. G.
heward in the chair.
The report, an abstract of which has appeared in
The Sun, was taken as read.
The CHAIRMAN, in moving its adoption, said he
had not as yet received any information as to whether
the Government would accept or reject the proposi-
tion for leasing the Grand Central of Belgium, of
which the Sambre and Meuse formed a part. He had
been three times over to Belgium on this matter, and
he believed if the late King had not died that the
matter would have been settled, and that the new
arrangement would have come into operation on the
Ist of January last. The Minister of Public Works
had agreed to the proposition, and it now remained
for the Minister of Finance to carry it through,
which was to have been done prior to last week, but
it still remained in the same position as before. One
shareholder complained that the terms were not pub-
lished, but he might state that, whatever the net
receipts were, the Sambre and Meuse would receive
22i per cent. of them, independently of what might
arise to them from the working of the Holland por-
tion of the Antwerp and Rotterdam Railway and
the steamers. Everything-was uncertain at present,
and the more they endeavoured to press matters for-
ward the more the Ministers would hold back.
Whatever was done in this matter it would require
the assent of the shareholders. The proposition was
in the hands of the Finance Minister to be presented
to the Council of Ministers. Until this matter was
concluded one way or the other the company would
continue to receive the rent from the Great Central
Company, and they would have 22- per cent. of the
net produce beyond the rent. They would never get
less than Bs. per share, and they might get a great
deal more. The proposition was that the united com-
panies, as the Grand Central of Belgium, were to re-
ceive from the Government £181,330 for the first year,
this amount was to go on increasing for seven years,
when it would amount to £220,000 a year, and con-
tinue at that rate during the remainder of -the con-
cession. The Dutch portion of the undertaking,
including the steam boats, was estimated to pro-
duce £24,000 a year, in addition to the sum men-
tioned, so that, in the first year, under the new
arrangement, the Sambre and Meuse Company
would receive £45,289 instead of £41,000, and in
the year 1873 £55,260, which would yield them
rather more than 4 per cent. per annum.
Mr. HoYES did not care whether the Government
took the lines or not, as he believed they would
yield quite as much under the existing arrangement
between the companies. He seconded the motion
for the adoption of the report, which was carried
unanimously. A dividend of 4s. per share for the
past half-year was agreed to, payable on the 2d of
April, and the proceedings concluded with a vote of
thanks to the chairman and directors.
London, England, 1866-03-15

HAY.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £4 4s to 15 10s; clover,
15 5s to £6 12s 6d ; and straw, £1 18s to £2 4s per load
Slow trade.

CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £4 4e to £5 15s Od; clover.
£5 bs to £6 12s Od ; and straw, £2 Os to £2 5s per load,
Trade inactive.

WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £4 4s to £5 12s; clover,
£5 5s to £6 15s Od ; and straw, £1 18s to £2 4s per load.
Supply moderate.

" THE LADY'S MILE."—It is understood that
Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Tyler have acquired the right
to publish all Miss Braddon's novels, and that an uniform
library edition in volumes at 6s. each, and also a cheap
edition at 25., will be at once issued. Both editions will
have the advantage of the author's latest revision, Messrs.
Ward, Lock, and Tyler will publish Miss Braddon's new
novel, " Tho Lady's Mile," 3 vols., which is now at press,
and will appear shortly after Easter.
LOINS XVIII. IN EXILE AT HARTIVELL.-11iS
Majesty was obliged to be economical, for the British
Government only allowed him £24,000 per annum ; one
fourth of this was devoted by him to the support of the
Duo d'Angouleme ; the Archbishop of Rheims (in his
capacity of royal almoner) was entrusted with the
distribution of a similar amount in charity, and the
like sum was dedicated to secret services snd politi-
cal payments. With the residue the royal household,
occasionally amounting to 200 persons, bad to be main-
tained ; and the rent paid for the house and grounds was
£5OO per annum. The shabby gentility of the establish-
ment may be estimated from the fact that the royal plate
and furniture was sold after the departure of the Court, and
the proceeds handed over to a parochial charity, which
was, however, only benefited to the amount of £lOO.
Notwithstanding these drawbacks, the traditions of the
Court at Versailles were faithfully observed. The King's
shirt was duly handed to him every morning by one of the
haute noblesse, and on stated days the neighbouring gentry
were admitted to walk round the table at which his Ma-
jesty sat at meat. For all that, the King waS happier there
than he had, ever boon before, or was again. He is still
remembered by the peasantry as a pleasant old gentleman
with a kindly smile and courteous salutation for all those
that he met in his occasional walks. He is said to have
told his landlord, Sir George Lee, that he quitted Hartwell
with regret.—Once a Week.
London, England, 1866-03-15

MEAT MARKETS.

NEWGATE AND LEADENLEALL.—The supplies of meat are
moderate, and the demand is steady at full prices. Beef,
from 3s dto 4s 10d ; mutton, 4s Od to 5s 4d ; veal, 5s Od
to 5s 6d; and pork, 3s 10d to 5s 2d per 81b by the carcase.
London, England, 1866-03-15

SECOND EDITION, REVISED, WITH ADDITIONS.
Now ready, in 2 vole., with Illustrations, 2;5.,
ENGLISH TRAVELLERS and ITALIAN
BRIGANDS : A Narrative of Capture and Captivity.
By W. J. C. MOENS.
"Mr. ffocns' narrative is very interesting."—Examiner.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1866-03-15

WARWICK SPRING RACES -WEDNESDAY.

A remarkably pleasant change in the weather induced a
larger attendance of non-racing visitors than on the open-
ing day, added to which the card had an additional attrac-

tion in the Great Warwickshire Handicap, the principal
race of the meeting, which proved such a floorer for the
backers, most of whom stood tho two favourites to the last.
The Walton Handicap of 5 sous each, 2ft, with 25 added ;

for all ages; winners extra. Five furlongs. 10 subs.
Marquis of Hastings' Pantaloon, 4 yrs, Bst 51b

, (J. Grimshaw 1
Lord Westmoreland's Salisbury, 3 yrs, 6st 111 b (Kenyon 2
Mr. Maund's Maid of Usk, 3 yrs, 7st 21b ......... (llibberd 3
f by Promised Land—Grenada, and King of Oude also
ran.

Betting-7 to 4on Pantaloon, 100 to 30 agst Salisbury,
100 to 8 " bar two."

The Two-year-old Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ;
colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 71b ; winners extra. About
three furlongs. 31 subs.

Mr. Padwick's Misfortune, Bst 111 b (including 41b extra
(J. Goater 1
Mr. R. Ten Broeck's Goodfellow, Bst 101 b (Payn 2
jar. W. Welsby's Lady Rosehill, Bst 71b
The following also ran:—Allesley, Anatomist, The
Rescue, Lute (sister to Bugler), Princess Thyra, Lady
Craven, Phoebus, Aggravator, Moonbeam, and Confes-
sional.

J. Grimshaw weighed for the Marquis of Hastings's
Prodigal, Bst 10Ib, and the number was hoisted, but after
taking a canter he returned to the inclosure and refused to
ride him.

Betting-7 to 4 agst Princess Thyra, 3to 1 agst Misfor-

,une, 8 to 1 agst Lady Rosehill, 100 to 6 agst Lute, and 20

to 1 each agst Goodfellow, Allesley, and Moonbeam. After
a delay at the post of half an hour, occasioned by the rest-
lessness of the youngsters and the anxiety of the jockeys
to get well off, a capital start was effected, but in a few
strides Goodfellow singled himself out and took a slight
lead of Princess Thyra on his left, Misfortune, Moonbeam,
Lady Rosehill, and The Rescue lying in a cluster in the
centre of the course. Half way up the straight Misfortune
closed with Goodfellow, and the pair running head and
head quitted the others at every stride. A hundred yards
from home Misfortune got her head in front, and, running
gamely to the end, won cleverly by a neck ; three length
separated the second and third. Lute was fourth, Rescue
fifth, Bright Phcebus next, and Moonbeam seventh. Allesley
and Confessional were last, pulling ip on the post.
The Great Warwickshire Handicap of 20 sovs each, 10 ft,
and only sif declared, with 100 added. Winners extra.

One mile and a half. 35 subs, 16 of whom pay 5 sous
each.

Mr. E. Brayley's Pelios, 5 yrs, Est 91b (Murray) 1
Mr. Wadlow's Jezebel, 3 yrs, Est (in. 71b ex.) (Amis) 2
Lord Stamford's Cambuscan, 5 yrs, 9st (Martin) 3
The- following also ran : —Archimedes, Welbeck, Nu,
Merry Hart, Convent, and Aline.
Betting-100 to 30 each agst Convent and Jezebel, 100
to 15 agst Merry Hart, 8 to 1 agst Welbeck, 10 to 1 agst
Cambuscan, 12 to 1 agst Polio; 50 to 1 agst Nu.
The Debdalo Stakes of 5 sous each, with 25 added, 12st
London, England, 1866-03-15

Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister.

The following is the copy of a bill brought into
the House of Commons by Mr. Chambers, Mr. T.
Hankey, and Mr. Morley, to render legal marriage
with a deceased wife's sister :

,‘ Whereas it is expedient to amend the law as to
marriage with a deceased wife's sister : Be it there-
fore enacted by the Queen's most excellent Majesty,
by and with the advice and consent of the Lords
spiritual and temporal, and Commons, in this pre-
sent Parliament assembled, and by the authority of
the same, as follows :

1. No marriage between a man and his de-
ceased's wife's sister which has been celebrated since
the passing of the sth and 6th of William IV., chap.
54, at any place whatever within the realm or with-
out, or which shall hereafter be celebrated in the
office of any registrar under the provisions of the
acts relating to marriages in England and Ireland,
shall be deemed to have been nor shall be void or
voidable by reason only of the affinity of the parties
thereto, or by reason of any statute, or of any cano-
nical or other objection or impediment, founded
only on such affinity, to the validity of any such
marriage or to the celebration thereof, or to the
validity of any licence or certificate under which the
same may have been celebrated. _ .

" 2. Provided always, that nothing herein con-
tained shall render valid any marriage with the sis-
ter of a deceased wife where either of the parties has
afterwards, during the life of the other, and before
the passing of this act, lawfully intermarried with
any other person.
" 3. Provided also, that this act, so far as it re-
lates to any marriage with the sister of a deceased
wife contracted before the passing of this act, shall
not invalidate or affect any right to any d=ignity or
title of honour, or any estate, right, title, or interest,
legal or equitable, in or to any lands, hereditaments,
chattels, or effects, vested in any person before the
passing of this act, or any contingent estat e or in-
terest, legal or equitable, in any lands, Theredita-
ments, chattels real, chattels or effects, a seated by
or derived from any settlement, grant, conveyance
to uses, release, appointment, or other in, strument
bona fide executed before the passing of this act, or
by or from any devise or will which shall :have be-
come operative by the death of the devisor or tes-
tator before the passing of this act.
" 4. No marriage between a man and his de-
ceased wife's sister contracted in Scotland after the
passing of this act shall be void by reason only of
the affinity of the parties thereto, or by reason of
any statute, or of any objection .or impedimAent,
founded only on such affinity, to the validity of such
marriage or to the contracting thereof.

"5. Clause 4 only of this act shall extern 1;to
Scotland,"
London, England, 1866-03-15

TORN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
TOOI.II PASTM is greatly superior to any tooth
powder; gives the tee;h a pearl whiteness, protects the
enamel from decay, and imparts a pleassnt fragrance to
the breath. Price is. 61—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper
Thames-street, London.
London, England, 1866-03-15

STAFFORD AND UTTOXETER.

The half-yearly meeting:of this company washeld
at Stafford on Monday; Mr. W. Buxton in the chair.
The report expressed the regret of the directors
that circumstances, over which they had no control,
had delayed the completion of the line. In conse-
quence of the sudden death abroad of Mr. Field's
partner in the contract, and the necessity of making
fresh arrangements with his representatives, the
progress of the works had been seriously retarded.
They were now being pushed forward with the ut-
most energy. Three engines were at work on the
line, and the stations would be commenced imme-
diately. The directors had resolved to make a call.
of £2 per share. The report was adopted, and the

directors were empowered to vest in Mr. Field the

additional share and debenture capital, authorised
to be raised by the act of last session, in considera-
tion of his undertaking to complete the line, erect
permanent instead of temporary stations, and dis-
charge all the liabilities of the company. It was
stated that the cost of the land had exceeded the
original estimate by considerably more than double,
and that the other expenses were also much heaTier
than had been anticipated.
London, England, 1866-03-15

SANITARY PRECAUTIONS.

SURTEES asked the Under Secretary of State
f,r the Home Department if he would state what orders
her Majesty's Government intended to issue regarding the
movement of hides and skins ?
Mr. BARING said hides from India and Australia
would be allowed to be removed without any obstruction,
but skins and hides of animals that had died of disease
would not be allowed to be moved at all. Skins of animals
which had been in infected districts would not be allowed
to be removed until disinfected.

NOTTINGHAM BARRACKS.
The Marquis of HARTINGTON said ho wished to cor-
rect a statement he had made the other evening. On that
occasion he said the land had been purchased by direction of
the Duke of Newcastle; he should have said it was per,
chased by that nobleman.
CHURCH RATES.
In reply to Mr. B. HOPE (in the absence of Viscount
Cranbcrne),

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said it was
his intention to frame certain suggestions he had made
when the matter was under discussion. He had not been
as yet able to complete thorn.
PARLIAMENTARY OATHS BILL.

On the motion for going into committee on this bill,
Sir G. GREY said the oath proposed by the right hon.
gentleman opposite (Mr. Disraeli) divided itself into parts,
and the Government, with a desire to see an uniform oath
framed for all members, would therefore not object to the
first portion of the oath as framed by him.

After a few words from Mr. T. CHAMBERS,
The house went into committee,

On clause 1 the following form of oath was moved by
Mr. DISRAELI :—" I, A. 8., do swear that I will bo
faithful and bear true allegiance to her Majesty Queen
Victoria: and I do faithfully promise to maintain and sup..
por the succession to the Crown, as the same stands limited
and settled by an act passed in the reign of King William
the Third, entituled "An Act for the further limitation
of the Crown, and better securing the rights and liberties
of the subject; and I do solemnly declare that her Ma-
jesty is, under God, tho only supreme governor of this
realm, and that no foreign prince, prelate, state, or poten-
tate had any jurisdiction or authority in any of the courts
within the same. So help me God."
The first two paragraphs were agreed to.
[LEFT SITTING.]
London, England, 1866-03-15

MOSES AND SON'S
E• LONDON HOUSES,

i 54, 155, 156, 157, ➢linories; 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, Aldgate
506, 507, 508, New Oxford—street ; 1,2, 3, Hart-street;
137, 138, Tottenhadi-court-road ; 288, Euston-road.
Country Branch—Bradford, Yorkshire.

MOSES AND S 0 N
E• respectfully call attention to their large and well-
assorted stock of JUVENILE CLOTHING. The newest
fabrics are combined with the latest and most fashionable
designs, and the best workmanship. E. MOSES and SON
give particular attention to this important branch of their
business, and they can with confidence affirm that the prices
are suet as must satisfy the most economical. This depart-
ment is in a distinct part of the premises, which will be found
a great convenience for ladies and children.
London, England, 1866-03-15

PHILLIPS AND COMPANY'S TEAS ARE
BEST AND CHEAPEST.
STRONG to FINE BLACK TEA, Is. 6d., 25., 2s. 6d., 35.,
3s. 4d.
Most Delicious Biack Tea is now only 3s. Gd. ter pound.
Pure, Rich, Rare, Choice Coffee, ls. 4d.. Is. Gd , Is. Bd.
PHILLIPS and CO., TEA MERCHANTS,
8, King William street, City, London, E.C.
A price current free. Sugars at market prices.
PHILLIPS and CO send all goods Carriage Free within
eight miles of No 8, King William-street, 40s. worth Car-
riage Free to any .taitway Station or Market Town in Eng-
land. Phillips and Co. have no Agents, nor any connection
with any house in Worcester or Swansea.
London, England, 1866-03-15

£28,427,860

BA` ICING DEPARTMENT.

Proprietors' Capi-
tal £14,553,000
Rest 3,808,527
Public Deposits
(including Ex-
chequer, Sav-
ings' Banks,
Commissioners
of National
Debt, and Div
Accounts) 6,304,819
Other Deposits 12,723,104
seven Day and
other bills 383,152

Governmt. Seen-
rities(including
Dead Weight
Annuity) £9,915,483
Other Securities 19,052,576
Notes 7,904,785
Gold and Silver
Coin

X 37,772,602
March 15, 1866.

X 37,772,602
W. MnLBl, Chief Cashier.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS—Tins EVENING.
The Lord Chancellor took his seat on tho woolsack at
five o'clock.

THE CATTLE PLAGUE.

The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH drew the attention of
the house to the alleged misconduct pf a magistrate in
connection with the question of cattle removal under the
order of the Privy Council. Since he had drawn the at-
tention of the house to this subject circumstances had
arisen that rendered !t very important that the attention
of Parliament should be directed to the matter.
Earl GRANVILLE said that the subject, no doubt, was
of great importance, and an inquiry had been instituted
into the circumstances connectod with the conduct of the
magistrate, who was stated to have acted contrary to the
order of the Privy Council.

JAMAICA GOVERNMENT BILL.
On the motion of Earl RUSSELL this bill went through
committee.

MARINE MUTINY BILL.
NATIONAL DEBT REDUCTION BILL.
These bills severally passed through committee.

MUTINY BILL.
Cn the motion of the Earl DE GREY this bill was read
a seeond time.

ADJOURNMENT OF TIM HOUSE FOR THE
EASTER RECESS.
Earl RUSSELL gave notice that to-morrow he would
make the usual formal motion for the adjournment of the
house for the Easter recess. He would move that the
house should adjourn until the 12th April.
Their lordships shortly afterwards adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—TiIIs EVENING.
Mr. DODSON', in the absence of the Speaker, took tho
chair at four o'clock.
London, England, 1866-03-15

Southampton, 58

MISCELLANEOUS.
Atlantic Telegraph, 8 per cent. gua., 21
Berlin Water Works, Jim, 101
Bombay Gas, lim.,
Ditto, new, is 1
Credit Fonder and gobiller of England, 81
Ebbw Vale, i 7,1
Egyptian Corn. and Trading, lim., 4/
Gene: al Steam:Navigation. 27
Gen. Credit and Finance 01 Lundon. Urn., 4i I
International Financial society, lim., 8k
Italian Irrigation (Canal Cavour), 9/
Ditto, ii per cent. Bonds, redem. ibio, issued 81
Joint Stock Discount, lim., 10k
London Financial:Association, lim., 101 9410} 9/ 101 1
Millwall Freehold Land and Dock. 7i ti 7i 8
National Discount I.,ompany. 14 31
Overend, Gurney, and Co., Jim., 17: 1S ]7j 181
Peninsula and Oriental Steam, 71i
Telegraph Construction and Maintenance,
Ditto (.£12,, I/
Universal Marine. Insuranee, lim.,
Panama, New Zealand, and Australian Mail, Urn., 4
London, England, 1866-03-15

NEW WRIT.

COL TAYLOR moved that a writ be issued for
the election of a member for the Western Division
of the county of Worcester, in the place of the
llon. A. Lygon, now called to the House of Peers.
After a few words from Sir G. GREY,
The Lords' amendments to the Cattle Plague Bill
were ordered to be taken into consideration that
day six months.
London, England, 1866-03-15

OXFORD.

st lb
1. R. T. Raikes, Merton ll 1
2. F. Crowder, Brasenose
3. W. L. Freeman, Merton
4. F. Willan, Exeter
5. E. F. Henley, Oriel
6. W. W. Wood, University l2 4
7. H. P. Senhouse, Christ College 11 7
M. Brown, Trinity (stroke)
C. R. Tottenham, C.C. (cox.)
CAMBRIDGE.

st lb
1. Mr. Still, Gains
11 7
2. Mr. Selwyn, 3d Trinity ll 4
3. Mr. Bourke, Ist Trinity
4. Mr. Fortescue l2 8
5. Mr. Steavenson
6. Mr. Kinglake
7. Mr. Watney, St. John's
Mr. Griffiths, 3d Trinity (stroke) 11 12
M. Forbes, St. John's (cox)

COURSING.

ASHDOWN PARK MEETING.

Stewards—Messrs. Borron, T. T. C. Lister, N. Saxton,
Strachan, and H. Haywood. Field Stewards—Messrs.
East, Trinder, and Shittler. Flag Steward, Mr. Ken-
nard. Honorary Secretary, Mr. D. Kennarth, jun.
Judge, Mr. Warwick. Slipper, T. Raper.

The CRAVEN Cur of £6 lOs each, with £lOO added; win-
ner, £150; second, £6O ; third and fourth, £25 each ;
four dogs, £lO ; those winning two courses, £6 I.os
each ; expenses, £64.

Mr. Haywood nd bk b Restless Belle, by Patrician—Romp-
ing Girl, beat Mr. Shittler's bk w d Simon Pure, by
Locus Standi—Fly, and won.

The lIFFINGTON CUP, for puppies of 1864, at £5 each ;
winner, £7O ; second, £25 ; third and fourth, £lO each ;
those winning two courses, £5 each ; expenses, £25.

Mr. C. F. Allison nd (Mr. A. Allison's) w bd b Adelaide,
by Monarch--Old Lady, and Mr. Blaushard's bk b Becca,
by Skyseraper—Babs, divided (1).
. _

The ASHDOWN STAKES, for sixteen dogs, at £5 each ;
winner, £45 ; second, £l5; third and fourth, £5 each ;
expenses, £lO.

Lord Binning's bk w d Bird in the Hand beat Lord Craven's

w bk d Catholic, and won.
Tho LAMBOURNE STAKES, for sixteen dogs, at £5 each;
winner, £45 ; second, £l5 ; third and fourth, £5 each ;
expenses, £lO.

Lord Binning's bk b Black Lead boat Lord Sefton's f d

Saturn, and won.
The RUBBING-HOUSE STAKES.
111.

Mr. G. A. Thompson's r d Tinkling Tim-Ilan beat Mr.
Morgan's bk w d Medina, and won.
The MADDLE FARM STAKES.

Mr. Dean's r d Desperation beat Lord Craven's bk d
Sir Roger de Coverley, and won.
London, England, 1866-03-15

TO THE EDITOR.

Sin,—One of your contemporaries, notorious for its in-
dustry in finding faults, real and imaginary, has at length
turned its attention to the subject of racing telegrams and
expresses. You aro well aware of the immense difficulty
attending this business, but it has always been my endea-
vour to be as accurate as possible. Unfortunately, owners
of horses and trainers constantly endeavour to mislead my
agents, who, with all their vigilance, cannot identify
every horse in the kingdom. Thus, one of my represen-
tatives was wilfully misinformed as to Jezabel's arrival at
Liverpool, and Wandering Minstrel was returned in error.
This is most vexatious, but such things will occasionally
occur. I may say that Accident was not reported as " ar-
rived" by myself or my agents, but by the Electric Tele-
graph Company. I am in that instance perfectly free.
Every precaution that can be taken for the protection of
the public has been adopted in the conduct of this impor-
tant branch of intelligence supplied by, sir, yours, &e.,
Covent-garden, WILLIAM WRIGHT.
Racing Express and Telegram Agency, 16, York-street,
W.C., March 12.

Lord Westmoreland paid a flying visit to Findon on
Saturday last.

Robson, the chestnut two year old colt by Drumour out
of Actress, by Slane, has been turned out of training.
It is reported that lon, in William Goater's stable, has
injured himself through getting his fore leg entangled in
the manger.
Mr. O'Hara has sent three horses to be trained privately
at Littleton ; and their number will be shortly augmented-
Mr. M'George has been appointed starter at Worcester,
vacant by the resignation of Mr. Marshall.
Captain Barlow has disposed of Elmsdale, 5 yrs, by
Annandale out of the Nugget, to Mr. Danger, and he has
been shipped for Australia.
We understand that Mail Train, the Northamptonshire
Stakes "pot," has changed hands, and now belongs to one
of " the upper ten."
Herefordshire Hunt Steeplechase will be run on Thurs-
day, at Huntington, near Hereford, and there is, we be-
lieve, every prospect of a capital day's sport.
Burley (Leeds) hurdle and flat races will take place in
the Cardigan Arms ground, Kirkstall-road, on Easter Mon-
day and Tuesday, April 2 and 3.
An important and extensive sale of blood stock will take
place, without reserve, by Mr. Foster, at Doncaster, on
Wednesday, comprising horses in training, brood mares,
and yearlings, the property of Mr. Gunner, and also seve-
ral hunters belonging to Sir W. R. C. Cooke, Mr. T.
HS
Barton and others.
J. Hannigan, son of the late Marquis of Waterford's
steeplechase jockey of the same name, having got too
heavy to be of use in racing stables, has loft Lord St.
Vincent's service, and will be glad of an engagement as
hunting groom to any nobleman or gentleman, either at
home or abroad.

Quarry Gap (Bradford) Races will take place on Easter
Abnlay and Tuesday, the 2d and ad of April. This year
London, England, 1866-03-15

STAFFORD AND UT TOXETER.

The half-yearly meetingof this company was held
at Stafford on Monday; Mr. W. Buxton in the chair.
The report expressed the regret of the directors
that circumstances, over which they had no control,
had delayed the completion of the line. In conse-
quence of the sudden death abroad of Mr. Field's
partner in the contract, and the necessity of making
fresh arrangements with his representatives, the
progress of the works had been seriously retarded.
They were now being pushed forward with the ut-
most energy. Three engines were at work on the
line, and the stations would be commenced imme-
diately. The directors had resolved to make a call
of £2 per share. The report was adopted, and the
directors were empowered to vest in Mr. Field the
additional share and debenture capital, authorised
to be raised by the act of last session, in considera-
tion of his undertaking to complete the line, erect
permanent instead of temporary stations, and dis-
charge all the liabilities of the company. It was
stated that the cost of the land had exceeded the
original estimate by considerably more than double,
and that the other expenses were also much heavier
than had been anticipated.
London, England, 1866-03-15

CANTER,BURY HALL.
! TI-FITM.
During the Week will be perfoymed the above most
extraordinary Entertainment, containing all the novel-
ties now in this country, and including the services of
Les Montagnards, their first appearance ; Mr. E. Mar-
shall, Mrs. and Mr. W. Randall, the renowned Talliott,
Les Freres d'Etoile, Signor Tescano, a la Donato; Les
Tableaux d'Amour, illuminated by the Magnesium Light ;
Fairy Orchestra, designed and painted by Mr. T. Burgess
and Mr. W. Gowrie ; and Grand Ballet of upwards of ono
hundred ballerines. The whole written and composed
expressly for this establishment by William Vandervell,
Esq.. In addition to the vocal and instrumental entertain-
ment. EVERY EVENING. _ _
London, England, 1866-03-15

BEDDGELERT.

The half-yearly general meeting of this company
was held yesterday at the offices, Bank-buildings,
Lothbury ; Mr. D. Williams in the chair.

The CHAIRMAN stated that the report of the di-
rectors had not yet been issued, but he was glad to
say that the works were satisfactorily progressing.
The total length of the line was nine miles, six of
which were completed. The works on the re-
mainder were being vigorously prosecuted, and the
directors expected that the line would be soon
opened for traffic. A bill was before Parliament to
authorise amalgamation with the Cambrian Railway
Company, and the directors hoped it would be suc-
cessfully carried through.
Captain JOHNS said the suspension of the con-
tractor in February last had temporarily interrupted
the progress of the works, but arrangements had
been made by the directors under which they were
speedily resumed, and the line was now in a fair
way of completion.
The retiring directors were re-elected, and a vote
of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceed-
ings.
London, England, 1866-03-15

THE COMPANIES' ACT.

Mr. H. SEYMOITIL asked the President of the Board of
Trade if he intended to introduce a measure to alter the
Companies' Act, 1862, to enable companies, by special re-
solution of their shareholders, to diminish the nominal
value and increase; the number of their shares, re-
taining intact the original amount of the capital of the
company.
Mr. M. GIBSON:said the matter had been under consi-
deration with a view to the introduction of a bill. The
provisions of the bill had not been yet finally arranged,
but he hoped to be able to introduce the measure early
after Easter.
London, England, 1866-03-15

THE "SUN" NEWSPAPER.-
G. R. GLENIE delivers the LATE EDITION al
Chelsea, 7.40 ; Kilburn, 8; Starch-green, 8; Woolwich, 7.30
Uxbridge, 0.20 ; Watford, 8.45.

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LATEST INEWS and SPORTING- INTELLIGENCE, by
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London, England, 1866-03-15

HAY.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £4 4s to £5 lOs ; clover,
£5 5s to £6 12s 6d ; and straw, £1 18s to £2 4s per load.
Slow trade.

CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £4 4s to £slss Od; clover.
£5 5s to £6 12s Od; and straw, £2 Os to £2 5s per load,
..Trade inactive.

WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £4 4s to £5 12s; clover,
£5 5s to .£6 15s Od; and straw, £1 18s to £2 4s per load.
Supply moderate.

" THE LADY'S MILE."—It is understood that
Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Tyler have acquired the right
to publish all Miss Braddon's novels, and that an uniform
library edition in volumes at Gs. each, and also a cheap
edition at 25., will be at once issued. Both editions will
have the advantage of the author's latest revision. Messrs.
Ward, Lock, and Tyler will publish Miss Braddon's new
novel, " The Lady's Mile," 3 vols., which is now at press,
and will appear shortly after Easter.
LOUIS XVIII. IN EXILE AT HARTWELL.—His
Majesty was obliged to be economical, for the British
Government only allowed him £24,000 per annum ; one
fourth of this was devoted by him to the support of the
Due d'Angouleme ; the Archbishop of Rheims (in his
capacity of royal almoner) was entrusted with the
distribution of a similar amount in charity, and the
like sum was dedicated to secret services and politi-
cal payments. With the residue the royal household,
occasionally amounting to 200 persons, had to be main-
tained ; and the rant paid for the house and grounds was
£5OO per annum. The shabby gentility of the establish-
ment may be estimated from the fact that the royal plate
and furniture was sold after the departure of the Court, and
the proceeds handed over to a parochial charity, which
was, however, only benefited to the amount of £lOO.
Notwithstanding these drawbacks, the traditions of the
Court at Versailles were faithfully observed. The King's
shirt was duly handed to him every morning by one of the
haute noblesse, and on stated days the neighbouring gentry
were admitted to walk round the table at which his Ma-
jesty sat at meat. For all that, the King was happier there
than he had ever been before, or was again. He is still
remembered by the peasantry as a pleasant old gentleman
with a kindly smile and courteous salutation for all those
that ho met in his occasional walks. Ho is said to have
told his landlord, Sir George Lee, that be quitted Hartwell
with regret—Once a Weck.
London, England, 1866-03-15

THE UNIVERSITY CREWS.

The opportunities of seeing the Oxford eight are now
getting small by degrees and beautifully less, and the
crowds who accompany it on the banks of the Isis increase
in inverse ratio. Many Cambridge men have been able to
avail themselves of the opportunity afforded by the athletic
sports, and, from what we could learn, the sight was not
very cheering to them., As one of the crew is in for a
University examination, the Eight was late in starting on
Monday, but, nevertheless, went over the long course.
They were expected to start for Putney last (Tuesday)
night, so that Londoners will soon have au opportunity of
judging for themselves the capabilities of the crew.
The Cambridge crew remain the same as given last
week. On Monday, the row was made to Baittlbite and
back, and yesterday (Tuesday) over the usual Putney
course on the Cam. This day (Wednesday), the Cantabs
will appear before the London public on the Putney -water.
We subjoin the names and weights of the crews;_
London, England, 1866-03-15

THE OXF OR 1),
6, OXFORD-STREET, W.

The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (Limited).
PIES EVENING, and during the Week, EXTRA
PERFORMANCES by all the available talent. 'Opera,
Burlesque, Pantomime, Ballet, and Comedy Every
Evening, performed by the entire company, including
Misses Russell, Fitz Henry, Barrie ;. Messrs. A. St. Albyn,
W. Williams, Spagnoli, &c. THE HUNGARIANS in
their new entertainment, entitled " Kanasz es Csardas ;"
Messrs. lluriah and Davies's illustrations of Negro Life;
the ENMANTED HASH, eleVen characters performed
by Mr. E. Marshall, the entertainment written expressly for
him hy,Mr. tiVl.—Yandervall ; ,_tha morulromat
BOND ; and a-- host of other talent, for which see pro-
gramme and small biIIs.—EVERY EVENING.
Will shortly bo produced, SI J'ETAIS ROI, Opera
Comique, par Adolphe Adam, supported by the whole
talent of the establishment.
Admission —Area, 6d.; stalls and balcony, ls. ; prixate
boxes, 10s. 6d.
London, England, 1866-03-15

QPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
1.3 ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which speedily
produces whiskers and thickens hair, 3s. 4.4.1„. sent tree for
54 stumps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London.
Essay on Hair, Id.
London, England, 1866-03-15

SUPPLY.

The house then went into committee of supply.
Mr. CHILDERS moved that towards making good
the supply granted to her Majesty the sum of
£13,500,000 be granted out of the Consolidated
Fund of the United Kingdom.
The motion was agreed to.
The other orders of the day were disposed of, and
the house adjourned.
London, England, 1866-03-15

MEAT MARKETS.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.—The supplies of meat are
moderate, and the demand is steady at full prices. Beef,
from 3s 2d to 4s 10d ; mutton, 4s Od to 5s 4d ; veal, 5s Od
to 5s 6d; and pork, 3s 10d to 5s 2d per 81b by the carcase.
London, England, 1866-03-15

Royal Literary Fund.

The annual general meeting of this corporation
took place yesterday at their chambers, Adelphi-
terrace, for the purpose of electing officers and
transacting other business. Among those present
were Earl Stanhope, the president ; Lord Houghton,
Anthony Trollopc, Esq., Rev. Charles Merivale,
8.D., chaplain of the House of Commons, Dr.
Roget, Messrs. Gruneisen, Butterworth, Godwin,
&c. Earl Stanhope presided.
The minutes of the previous meeting having been
read and confirmed,

The TREASURER'S report was read, from which it
appeared that the permanent fund, which at the
date of the last report amounted to £25,500, had
produced in dividends during the past year the sum
of £765. Since the payment of the July dividend
the sum of £3OO stock had been purchased. The
permanent fund, therefore, now amounts to
£25,800, producing an annual dividend of £774.
The stock of the Newton property consists of
£8,167 15s. 10d., in the Three per Cents. Reduced,
producing an annual dividend of £245 Os. Bd. The
Newton estate at Whitechapel had produced during
the year the sum of £203 in rents.

By the deaths of Viscount Palmerston, Professor
Whewell, and others, vacancies had occurred in the
executive, which the meeting was recommended to
fill up. The grants to authors during the year
amounted to £1,682; of these there were 28 males,
24 females, and 13 widows.
The report was received.

On the motion of the noble PRESIDENT, votes of
thanks were successively and unanimously passed to
the registrars, treasurers, and auditors.
Major Gruneisen and Mr. Butterworth were then
appointed scrutineers to examine the votes for the
new officers. As there was no opposition to the
names proposed by the committee, their labours did
not occupy two minutes, and the new list was una-
nimously adopted.
Thanks were then voted to the three honorary
officers of the corporation, accompanied with a re-
quest that they would continue their valuable ser-
vices. Thanks were also given to the secretary and
scrutineers.

The CHAIRMAN then said that no duty remained
for him on this occasion exceptto announce that they
might look forward with confidence to a successful
anniversary dinner. The services of Lord Houghton
had been secured as chairman. The dinner would
take place on the 2d of May next, and on that occa-
sion he believed the long-established credit of the
society would be well maintained.
On the motion of Mr. TROLLOPE, seconded by
Mr. GODWIN, the thanks of the meeting were unani-
mously accorded to the noble president.
The CHAIRMAN thanked the meeting, and ex-
pressed a hope that as long as he was connected with
the society he would enjoy their esteem and regard.
The proceedings then terminated.
London, England, 1866-03-15

BEDDGELERT.

The half-yearly general meeting of this company
was h2ld yesterday at the offices, Bank-buildings,
Lothbury ; Mr. D. Williams in the chair.

The CHAIRMAN stated that the report of the di-
rectors had not yet been issued, but he was glad to
say that the works were satisfactorily progressing.
The total length of the line was njne miles, six of
which were completed. The works on the re-
mainder were being vigorously prosecuted, and the
directors expected that the line would be soon
opened for traffic. A bill was before Parliament to
authorise amalgamation with the Cambrian Railway
Company, and the directors hoped it would be suc-
cessfully carried through.
Captain JOHNS said the suspension of the con-
tractor in February last had temporarily interrupted
the progress of the works, but arrangements had
been made by the directors under which they were
speedily resumed, and the line was now in a fair
way of completion.
The retiring directors were re-elected, and a vote
of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceed-

ings.
London, England, 1866-03-15

THE WHITWORTH GIIN.

In reply to Mr. WHITE,
The Marquis of HARTINGTON said the gun referred
to was not constructed entirely on the Whitworth prin-
ciple. Thekun, which was of a larger calibre, had only
been used experimentally, and as there were none tried of the
eight or nine inch bore sonao would be ordered and effec-
tually triod before CATTLE PLAGUE, hey were introduced into the service.

Mr. DENT asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer
whether the Government bad decided upon the compensa-
tion to be paid to persons whose cattle were slaughtered
by orders of the Privy Council or the local authorities,
previous to the passing of the Cattle Diseases Act ; and
from what funds such compensation would be paid?
The CIIANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
matter was one of great difficulty, and the Government
had not yet been able to decide how to frame the orders
for compensation.

DOCKYARD ELECTORS.
Mr. OTWAY asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer
whether he would object to substitute for the clause in the
Bill for the Representation of the People, which would
deprive the artisans in her Majesty's dockyards of the
franchise, ono enabling those artisans to give their votes
by ballot ; and whether the act would be applicable to
officers on fully pay? _ .

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said it
would be perfectly clear to whom the act would apply.
With respect to the other part of the question, the Govern-
ment were not prepared to admit secret voting. The mea-

sure was not so much to to protect the artisans themselves
as the members they might elect.

GIIN FACTORY CHARGES.

In reply to Mr. H. TRACY,
The Marquis of HARTINGTON said changes had
been made in the gun factories, and each arm was made to
show its own expenses. The preparation of a new balance-
sheet would occasion great expense.
CATTLE DISEASE.
Sir G. GREY, in reply to Colonel EnwAitzs, said it
was important that a permanent measure should
be introduced. A committee, however, was sitting on
the subject, and it was better to defer the
introduction of a bill until the committee had made its
report.

THE POOR LAWS.

In reply to Mr. DE GREY,

Mr. VILLIERS said the subject of a retiring pension
to Mr. John Chamberlain, of Norfolk, had been under the
consideration of the Poor-law Board, but they could
not recommend the pension, because that person had not
been exclusively employed in the administration of the
poor laws, as laid down in the act which governed such
cases.
London, England, 1866-03-15

From the " Owl."

The peremptory summons which the Cabinet of
Berlin was to have despatched to Vienna in regard
to Holstein has not yet been presented to the Aus-
trian Government by Baron de Werther. At the
last moment family influence was brought to bear
upon the King ; and, chiefly through the interven-
tion of the Archduchess Sophia and her sister, the
Queen Dowager of Prussia, it was represented to
his Majesty that, if he drove matters to extremity,
Austria would certainly fight. The King, upon
this, determined that, as nothing would be lost by
waiting a little, it would be prudent to overrule the
hasty and imperious policy of Count von Bismarck'
and he therefore suspended the summary proceed-
ings directed by the Minister. It is thought that
by giving time for fresh negotiation some arrange'
ment a l'anziable may yet be effected, by which
Austria may, for some consideration, be induced to
acquiesce in the annexation of Slesvig-Holstein to
Prussia. We believe that it is also in contempla-
tion to give back North Slesvig to Denmark, for
the purposes of complying with the " nationality
and " consent of population" theories advocated by
France, and of attempting to propitiate public opi-
nion and the general conscience of Europe.
The Conference which is sitting in Paris on the
affairs of the Danubian Principalities has as yet
done nothing beyond verifying the powers of the
Plenipotentiaries, and despatching its advice to the
Roumans to remain tranquil until the Powers shall
have determined what is best for their future wel-
fare. Several difficult questions are expected to
arise, the first being the union of the province, to
which Turkey only consented in 1861 under protest.
It is considered highly improbable that the candida-
ture of any foreign prince will be entertained, and
there is scarcely a doubt that the Hospodar or
Hospodars will be selected amongst the most dis-
tinguished of the Boyars, whose practical knew'
ledge of the Principalities, and experience of their
wants, may give the best guarantees for their offt-
ciency of their future government.
The excommunication of Bishop Colenso has the
united but unofficial concurrence of the two arch-
bishops, and nearly all the Episcopal bench. They
will uphold the jurisdiction of Bishop Gray as ,me-
tropolitan, and will refuse to acknowledge Bishop
Colenso. A successor bas been designated for the
See of Natal, and when he shall be consecrated they
will hold communion with him, and not with the
excommunicated prelate. There is no appeal to any
English court against this sentence.