The Sun.
London, England, 1866-06-26 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1866.

This Day.

W. D. B. writes to the Times as follows :—As it
is possible that some journals which affect to repre-
sent public opinion may allude to a scene which oc-
curred to-day as a proof of the real feeling of the
working men of the metropolis on the question of
Reform, I beg permission to describe what that
scene really was, and of what ingredients its prin-
cipal actors were composed.
Returning quietly from`the House through the
Green Park, ruminating over the scanty intelligence
which had been furnished me by Mr. Gladstone, I
suddenly heard yells proceeding from some dis-
tance behind me, which, as I paused to listen, gave
notice, by their increasing dissonance, of their rapid
approach.
A divergence of a hundred yards or so brought me
in view of three gentlemen walking abreast, pursued
by about 20 men and twice as many boys and

girls, who were engaged in serenading them with
the music that first attracted my attention.
My first impression was that Mr. Villiers was
being escorted home by pauper lunatics, who were
adopting this mode of congratulating him on his
admirable management of metropolitan workhouse
infirmaries ; but a nearer inspection showed me that
this was a grand reform demonstration, and that the
working-man was expressing his disapprobation of
the opposition to the Government Reform Bill in
general and of the conduct of Mr. Lowe in parti-
cular.

Seeing him but slenderly attended, and judging
from the appearance of his followers that something
more than insult might be intended, I joined his
small bodyguard and walked with him to the steps
of the Duke of York's column, where he got into
a carriage and drove away. During the walk I
took especial notice of the very few grown men who
contributed a very inadequate base to the shrill
treble of the boy-and-girl majority of serenaders.

I know something of the real- working man of
London, and I can safely assert that not more than
two or three of the little mob bore the least resem-
blance to the class intended to be represented. The
great majority were of that stamp whose proximity
leads a man instinctively to button up his coat and
feel for his watch. Two or three were indisputably
drunk, and of these one, a young fellow, about as

_ .
ill-favoured an example of a non-elector as I have
yet come across, lurched past me twice, and on each
occasion endeavoured to articulate some dangerous
doctrines, the syllables of which, however, like the
Reform Bill itself, became f used in committee in
his mouth, and never either redistributed or repro-
duced themselves in an intelligible shape.
Are we to expect, Sir, much more of this ? Is
this the true expression of " popular opinion ?"
I see that great meetings are being held express-
ing firm confidence in the Government, and an
earnest desire for the dissolution of Parliament.

May I ask of what materials these meetings are
composed ?

Captain IVaddt.dl and the SileualOoah,

The Times correspondent, writing from Mel-
bourne on April 26, notices some extraordinary
statements, which appear to have been made on
oath to the United States Government by a man
named Temple, professing to describe the proceed-
ings relating to the Shenandoah, when in that port
in the month of February of last year. Assuming
that Temple's deposition is accurately abstracted,
he finds the deponent stating as follows

"That on her (the Shenandoah's) arrival at Melbourne
she was received in the most cordial manner by the officials
and people of that port, and had every facility afforded to
obtain supplies and make repairs; that the officers of the
Shenandoah were entertained on shore, and in their turn
entertained the officials of Melbourne on board the Shenan-
doah ; that Captain Waddell entertained privately on the
Shenandoah the Governor of Melbourne ; that the Govern-
ment engineer at Melbourne was on the vessel two or
three times a day, and, if he did not superintend the repairs
that were being made, at least gave the benefit of his ad-

vice ; that at the time they left Melbourne they had more
than 40 persons stowed away on hoard the Vessel, all of
whom were enlisted and enrolled upon the ship's articles

boforo they went out of sight of land."
The Times correspondent continues : " Now,
in reference to the above passage, which is all
that relates to Melbourne, you may find in the
letter of your own correspondent for the month of
February, 1865, a circumstantially correct account
of the proceedings and treatment of the officers
of the Shenandoah in this port and city, and that
account is diametrically opposite to the one deposed
to by Temple. In point of fact, the Governor, so
far from being entertained by Captain Waddell,
never had even an interview with him or any of
his officers ; no member of the Government ever
visited the Shenandoah, or the Shenandoah's
officers, or any of them, or ever had any but strictly
official communications with the ship, such commu-
nications being confined to the subject of the amount
of repairs and supplies which could be permitted to
Captain Waddell for the purpose of enabling his

ship to leave our port. So far from the Shenan-
doah having been welcomed by the Government
here, it is quite fresh in the memories of the
people of Melbourne that the Government, on re-
ceiving well-authenticated information that Capt.
Waddell had in his vessel British subjects who
had been shipped in Melbourne in violation of the
Foreign Enlistment Act, caused a warrant to be
issued for the apprehension of the men, which war-
rant Captain Waddell would not allow to be exe-
cuted; that at this time his ship was on the patent
slip, and that on Captain Waddell's resisting the
search of his ship he was refused assistance in
getting her off the slip ; that the following morn-
ing the Argus had an article with a sensational
heading, ' Seizure of the Shenandoah,' the Govern-
ment being denounced for inhospitable treatment
of the vessel; that, to the confusion of the sympa-
thising believers in Captain Waddell's word of
honour as a gentleman and on officer,' which
backed his assertion that he had no one on board

whom he had not brought into port with him, four
men were arrested by our police one night, when
being rowed away from the ship, all of whom had
been secretly shipped in Melbourne ; that two of
these men were afterwards prosecuted to conviction
by our own authorities in our Supreme Court for
violating the Foreign Enlistment Act ; and that
whatsoever men were finally shipped by the cap-
tain were taken into the vessel outside the Heads,
and beyond the control of our Government. That
the officers of the Shenandoah were_ privately en-

tertained by certain members of the Melbourne
Club and at Ballarat is as certain as it is certain
that the Government had no right or power to in-
terfere with these private hospitalities. And when
Temple deposes " that Captain Waddell entertained
privately on the Shenandoah the Governor of Mel-
bourne," I half 'suspect that he must mean the then
Mayor, inasmuch as I believe that civic dignitary
did visit the Shenandoah, and we have no Governor
of Melbourne eo nomine. I cannot suppose that so
sensible a man as Mr. Seward or Mr. Adams would
propose to hold her Majesty Queen Victoria liable
for an exuberant Melbourne Mayor's admiration,
which must be equally innocent and harmless,
whether bestowed on a Confederate Captain or on
a State coach."—Anglo-American Times.

ELOPEMENT OF A BRIDE.—AII amusing scene has
been enacted in Cirencester during the week, the
chief performer being a Mrs. B-, from the neighbour-
hood of Redditch, who arrived in the town on Thursday
last, with her newly-married husband. Tho quarters chosen
were situate at an inn, not a long way from Dyer-street.
Ev
behryutshianngd callingseeme his if dto
gowone his ‘‘
as
merry
as a marriage-bell,"
the dear viola adorata. The
married couple were accompanied by the bridesmaid and

"father in church," and were on the eve of returning to
after having seen the newly marriod couple
off to k
London.e The delighted husband was so pleased with
hTieswyousnbgurife's charms that during their stay at Cirences-
ter ho made her several purchases out of the money he was
foolish enough to obtain by the sale of some houses in the
neighbourhood of Redditch (the facts of which ho gave to
our correspondent). Tuesday evening Was fixed upon for
seateden himself in a chair
the start, and dinner for the four was prepared at 4 o'clock,
at whichr
, shortly after that, a
ng
inn,ate h
and w
by the fire. Alas, the scene ! We now describe it. It
appears that some years ago the stranger was the first love
straeartrhiveeyd were
at the se
of Mrs. B—, and immediately she saw the gentleman she
rose from her seat, shook him by the hand, and invited him
to partake of dinner. The invitation was accepted. At
this juncture Mr. B— loft the table and called out his
wife. She followed, and shortly again resumed her seat.
The husband went out for a walk to console his feelings
and on his return he found that the two had fled, the lady-
love not forgetting to take his purse, containing some £32.
Ifs immediately searched the town, but to no effect; his
viola tricolour (or " heart's ease") had duped him. On Wed
nesday he left for Stroud, taking with him the bridesmaid
and fat4er at church."—North 11ilts Lierald.

1111Htn EDITION, I IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

SUN OFFI CE, 7 o'CLocx.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at six o'clock.
The appearance of the house testified to the deep
interest that is felt at the present critical position
of political parties. The house was crowded, and
there was a large attendance of ladies in the gallery.
THE RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTRY.
Earl RUSSELL rose, amid profound silence, and
said that he had to inform their lordships of the re-
sult of the interview which had taken place that day
between the members of her Majesty's Go-
vernment and her Most Gracious Majesty that
day. Ile had previously stated the reasons
which had induced the Government to tender
their resignation, and the reason why her
Majesty had declared to accept that resignation.
Her Majesty had been induced to alter her deter-
mination, and had that day accepted their re-
signation. Ile wished to repeat what he
had already said, that her't Majesty was
influenced in her first resolve by a consideration
that it would not be politic to transfer into strange
hands the reins of the government at the present
crisis of foreign affairs. The Government considered
that any persons occupying the position of the
Ministry of the country were bound to
redeem the pledge given when the late
premier (Lord Palmerston) was in office, and if
that promise had not been redeemed disgrace would
rest upon the Ministry.
[LEFT SPEARING.]

HOUSE OF LORDS—Tars EVENING.

SPORTING INTELLIGEIVO-2.—This Day,

NE.WCASTLE RACES-THIS DAY,
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
TRIAL STAKES.

Mr. Wilkiru3on's Weatherbit f (Craddock) 1
Mr. R. Chilton's Capitola (Walker) 2
Mr. C. Peck's Bachelor (Morris) 3
Timbre]. and Minna also ran.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Capitola, sto 2 agst
Tim-
brel, 3to 1 agst Weatherbit f. Won easily.

HOUSE OF COMMONS--Tnrs EVENING.
The Smaiatt took the chair at six o'clock.
The house was crowded in every part, and the
! most noticeable feature previous to the commence-
ment of business was the entrance of Lord Dun-
kellin, who was received on his appearance with
loud cheers.
Between one and two thousand persons assembled
outside Westminster-hall this evening to witness
the arrival of the different members of Parliament.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was loudly cheered
as he entered the house.
THE HELSTONE ELECTION COMMITTEE.
The members chosen to try the merits of this
petition were called to the table to be sworn, when
Mr. WALPOLE said Mr. Hibbert, who had been
chosen rs chairman, was too ill to attend. Dr.
M'Cann, the hon. gentleman's medical attendant,
was in waiting, and he begged to move that Dr.
M'Cann be called to the bar.
The motion was agreed to, and Dr. M'Cann ac-
cordingly appeared.
The SPEAKER asked Dr. M'Cann when he last
saw Mr. Hibbert professionally.
Dr. M'CANN—On the 21st of the month. (Loud
laughter.)
The SPEAKER —ln what state did you find
him ?

Dr. M'CANN—IIe was taken exceedingly unwell
on his return from the Duke of Devonshire's party.
(Loud laughter.)
The SPEAKER—Is he now unable to attend to
his duties in the house ?
Dr.:M'CANN—IIe is.
The SPEAKER—You may withdraw.
The swearing of the committee was then post-
poned until a future day.

THE BALLOT.'
Arr. BERKELEY postponed his motion with re-
spect to the ballot for a fortnight.
THE RESIGNATION OF MINISERS.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
then rose amidst loud cheers, and said the suspen-
sion which the house had been kind enough to pro-
long was at an end, as her Majesty had graciously
pleased to accept the resignation of her Minis-
sters. Her Majesty, in the first in-
stance, had thought fit not to accept
that resignation when it was first tendered, but
after her Majesty had had a personal interview
with the noble earl at the head of the Government
and himself she had been graciously pleased to
accept the resignation tendered to her. In the
present state of affairs on the continent the resig-
nation of Government must be looked upon as a
public disadvantage, because it was not easy to the
incoming Government to step into the exact
position of affairs, but as the division on the
Government measure had in a great effect
entirely changed the aspect of the bill, the Govern-
ment felt that under the circumstances it was their
duty to tender their resignation, and he had now
to announce that the Ministry, by her Ma-
jesty's request, only held the seals of office until
their successors were appointed.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

PORCHEFONTAINE RACES.

An attempt has been made to revive here the meeting
which met with such signal failure when established by a
limited liability company two years back. Thenew essay,
based on tho same principle as on the former occasion—
that is, as a gate-money speculation—can hardly be said to
have found any better success. The running was of the

tamest description possible, the horses engaged in the flat
races especially included nothing better than the com-
monest selling platers, as the owners of all the large stables
held aloof, no doubt with the object of discouraging such
shopkeeping undertakings. The weather was fine, but the
heat was most oppressive, and there being no shade of any
kind, the reflection of the sun on the white sand of which

the ground consists was quite blinding. A military band
was present and played in the intervals of tho races on a
platform erected for the purpose, but which came to the
ground with a crash at the close of the afternoon, fortu-
nately without injuring any one. The attendance was but
small, both in tho stands and outside. Subjoined are details
of the proceedings:—

A HANDICAP of 3,000 E for all horses; entry 200 f, h ft, or
25f only if declared ; the second to receive 500 f. 2,400
metres (a mile end a half). 23 subs.

Mr. Jenning's Ultima, 3 yrs, Est 61b (Widdington 1
M. Dorlodot's Novatour, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b (Spreoty 2
M. Lupin's Damiette, 8 yrs, Gst llb (Gittus 3
The following also ran :—Mdlle. Duchesnois, Duo de
Bourgogne, Amania, Mina, and Coreisa.
Betting-7 to 2 agst Due. do Bourgogne, 4to 1 agst No-
vateur, 9 to 2 agst Coreisa, and 5 to 1 each agst Ultima and
Mdlle. Duchesnois.

A SELLING RACE of 1,500 f ; entry, 100 f ; the winner liable
to be claimed for 6,001 f ; selling allowances. 2,200

. -
metres. 9 subs.
IL Voisin's Rabat-Joie, 4 yrs, Bst 91b (J. Watkins) 1
Mr. Carter's La Menagero, 3 yrs, Est 111 b (Jones) 2
M. Flersheim's Gaulois, 6 yrs, Bst 121 b (G. Pratt)
Duke of Hamilton's Virilis, 3 yrs, Est 91b (Welborne) 0
Betting-5 to 2 each agst La Menagers and Virilis, 4to
1 each agst Gaulois and Rabat-Joie. The winner was not
claimed.

A HURDLE RACE (Handicap) of 2,500 f; entry, 200 f, h ft,
or 25f only if declared ; the second to receive 500 f from
the entries. 8,000 metres. 12 subs.
M. Lunel's Milton, 6 yrs, 9st 41b ..................... (Page) 1
Baron Finot's Sco3vola, 3 yrs, 9st 41b ......... • (Cassidy) 2
Count de la Bigne's Jarnicoton, 3 yrs, lOst 41b (Quinton) 3
The following also ran:—Julian, Betty, Firefly, and
Caprice.

Betting-5 to 2 agst Betty, 4to 1 agst Jarnieoton, 9to 2
agst Secevola, 5 to 1 agst Milton, and 7 to 1 agst Julien.
A STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 2,000 f; entry, Hof, 25
ft, if declared ; the second to receive double his entry.
4,000 metres. 13 subs.
Baron Finot's Valentino, 6 yrs, lOst 81b (Cassidy)
M. Voisin's Harriet -Watts, 6 yrs, 9st 21b ....(Lanapiugh)
The following alsci ran :—Magenta,
Elise, Lucetto, Bar-
berousse, and Mireille.

Betting-7 to 4 agst Valentino, 9to 2 agst Magenta, 5
.0 1 agst Ilarriet-Watts, 10 to 1 agst Elise, and 12 to 1
igst Luce tte.

RACING FIXTI
Jl7.

28
r
128
ILyNRE. ;E s
WorcesterF Fo r 13t Huntl 8
1866.
Radcliffe 23
Winchester 24
Spilsby
Chesterfield
Southampton 25
Huntingdon
Caen 29
Goodwood 3l

Hungerford
Newcastle-on-Tyne
JU

Carlisle . . 3
Newmarket July
Pontefract 9
Abingdon ............... lO
Reading l2
Nottingbam
Down Royal
Knutsford
Stamford l9

Airdrie 2
Doauvillo 4

Ripon G
Brighton 7
Brighton Club
Lewes lO
Egham l4
Wolverhampton 14
Stockton l5
Oxford l6

Northampton ............... OCT(
2
Lothians' Racing Club... 3
Ryl. Cal. Runt and Kelso 3
Bedford .......1 .............