The Sun.
London, England, 1861-11-20 00:00:00

SHREWSBURY RACES.—(This Day).

EY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPII.
FOREGATE STAKES.

Peignor ..
Tartlet
RACING PLATE.

Arcadia
Squirt
2
Drummer Boy
Five ran.
NEWPORT CUP.

Gabriel d'R strees
Atherstone
Rubicon

Three ran.

AQUATICS.

MACKINNEY AND DREWITT FOR £5O A SIDE

This event, which has caused some excitement amongst
the lovers of rowing, took place yesterday. The dis-
tance was from Putney to Mortlake. Drewitt was the
favourite, the odds being 5 and 6t04 on him. Both men
looked uncommonly well, and friends and backers of each
were sanguine as to the result. Drewitt having won the
choice of station, took the Middlesex side of the river. A
good start was effected, and Drewitt immediately
drew himself clear of his opponent. When off
Craven Cottage they were scull and scull. In cross-
ing from the Crab Tree, Mackinney drew himself in
front, and when rowing in his own water Drewitt
fouled him. The race was, in consequence, claimed for
Mackinney. The men, however, continued the race, but
Drewitt's conduct afterwards gave great dissatisfaction to
all parties, in continually crossing his opponent. Not-
withstanding, Mackinney put on a fine spurt, and got clear
of Drewitt, and eventually won the match by three boats'
lengths. Although Mackinney rowed the entire distance,
and won, the race had been previously awarded to him by
the referee, in consequence of the foul.

THE LEEDS REFORM CONFERENCE.

LEEDS, TUESDAY NIGHT.

The second day's sitting was held at the Town Hall to-
day—Mr. Baines, M.P., for Bolton, presided, and after
making a few remarks, called upon Mr. Hickes, one of the
secretaries, to read the following resolutions, which had
been adopted by the business committee appointed on the
previous day.

1. That this conference regards the present state of the
representation of tho people as a gross injustice to the work-
ing classes, who are almost entirely excluded from the
franchise and without any constitutional protection for their
labour, their property, their liberty, or their families.

2. That the members of this conference, whilst differing
considerably among themselves as to the degree to which
the franchise ought to be extended, aro unanimous in de-
claring that they, and those whom they represent, are
deeply dissatisfied with the state of the franchise, and claim
such an extension in counties and boroughs as will give the
working classes a fair, honest, and effectual representation
in the House of Commons, as well as the protection of
voters by the ballot, and the distribution of the right to re-
turn members of Parliament more in accordance with popu-
lation and property.
3. That regarding the union of all classes of real reformers
as essential to the attainment of any great amendment of
the representation, they recommend the formation of a Re-
form Association on a broad basis, with a view to bringing
them to bear on Government and Parliament by means of
public meetings, petitions, memorials, deputations, and all
other constitutional means, including action in the registra-
tion and at elections.

4. That the committee, recommending petitiens to Par-
liament from every town, village, and workshop, would not
attempt to prescribe the kind of reform to be asked for, but
would leave each body of petitioners to the exercise of its
judgment, at the same time advising that friendly support
should be given to every honest me: sure which may be
proposed for the extension of the suffrage to the working
classes, as well as for the protection of the voters by the
ballot, and for a more equitable distribution of seats.
5. That a meeting of delegates be held in London soon
after the commencement of the next session of Parliament
to consider with each other and with friends in Parliament,
and to decide upon a measure to be presented to the House
of Commons.

6. That a committee be appointed for calling a confer-
ence in London, and if it should be desirable after corre-
sponding with the friends of reform to convene another
conference in Birmingham, Manchester, ( tfiome other great
town before the meeting of Parliament.
7. This conference cannot di; solve without expressing its
deep regret and disappointment that her Majesty's Govern-
ment appear to have abandoned the Reform question, and
that unless the preeent Cabinet introduce a Reform Bill im-
mediately on the opening of Parliament they must forfeit
the confidence of the people.
These resolutions were discussed seriatim.

Almost the whole time of the sitting was taken up with a
debate on the second resolution, to which Mr. Stokes, of
Manchester, offered a vigorous opposition, for the purpose of
getting inserted into it a clause declaring in favour of man-
hood suffrage ; the majority, however, thought such an addi-
tion to the resotution would pledge the Conference, and
drive off many who would otherwise be powerful supporters.
Mr. Stokes eventually withdrew his amendment, and the
Conference closed.

GENERAL .F.REIIION7'S AbDRESS TO

THE TROOPS.

The following is General Fremont's farewell ad-
dress to the troops :

Springfield, Missouri, Nov. 2.

Soldiers of the Mississippi Army,—.Agreeably to orders
receivedthis day, I take leave of you. Although our army has
been of sudden growth, we have grown up together, and I
have become familiar with the brave and general spirits
which you bring to the defence of your country, and which
make me anticipate for you a brilliant career. Continuo
as you have begun, and give to my successor the same cor-
dial and enthusiastic support with which you have en-
couraged rile. Emulate the splendid example which you
have already before you, and let me remain as I am, proud
of the noble army which I have thus far laboured to bring
together.

Soldiers, I regret to leave you. Most sincerely I thank
you for the regard and confidence you have invariably
shown me. I deeply regret that I shall not have the honour
to lead you to the victory which you are just about to win;
but I shall claim the right to share with you in the joy of
every triumph, and trust. always to be personally remem-
bered by my companions in arms.

JOHN C. FREMONT, Major-General.

THE WEA THER.

PROBABLE BEFORE FRIDAY.
North Britain W. to S., fresh to strong ; some rain.
Ireland
East Coast
South England S. to N.N.W., fresh; fine.