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London, England, 1859-05-02 00:00:00

tably on the point of breaking out, and how it
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close no human prescience can pretend to tell. But
of this I am quite sure, that whatever our other dif-
ferences may be, there is a perfect, and entire unani-
mity among all classes of this great community as
to the course—the dignified course which this coun-
try ought to pursue in the present crisis of 'foreign
affairs. (Cheers.) The illustrious duke who so
worthily presides over the army has told you how
anxious he himself, as well as all the gallant pro-
fession to which he,belongs, feels that the peace of
this country, at all events, should not be disturbed.
And indeed it would be a melancholy case if, on the
very eve of returning our heartfelt thanks to Al-
mighty God for the blessing He has bestowed upon
us in putting an end to the formidable revolt which
has raged in India we were about to be involved in
the vortex of another war perhaps still more bloody,
and in all probability, much more lasting. (Hear.)
Of this I am satisfied, that the conduct which Eng-
land ought to adopt is as far as may be possible to
maintain an impartial, a dignified, and a neutral
attitude—(loud cheers)—to seize every opportunity
that may present itself of reconciling conflicting
nations, and what is even more difficult, of reconcil-
ing conflicting principles.
(Hear, hear.) The state
of war in which Europe is about to enter will no
doubt entail on this country much of anxiety; much
of apprehension, much of expenditure. But God
forbid that it should entail on us that most fearful
of all expenditures, that of British blood and Bri-
tish lives. (Cheers.) In endeavouring to mitigate
the calamities of war, and promote the cause of
peace, we shall have the assent of all men of all po-
litical opinions whose opinion is worth having in
this country; and one of the great sources of influ-
ence which England possesses in the world is
this—that whatever our differences of opinion may
be at home, when the honour and the interests of
the country are concerned all private feuds and
animosities are forgotten, and all men in and
out of office are equally ready to lend their aid
for the promotion of the public service and
the public good. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, I cor-
dially concur with the illustrious duke when
he says, that in order to maintain the attitude which
England ought to hold, it is necessary for the sake
of peace that she should not be unprepared for any
contingencies which may arise. 1 trust this assem-
bly will believe that such a sentiment is in entire
accordance with the views, and I think before 24
hours are over it will be seen that it is also in entire
accordance with the practice, of her Majesty's pre-
sent advisers. (Loud cheers.) Before I sit down
there is only point on which I may venture to ex-
press a difference of opinion with ray noble; and
learned friend, the Lord Chancellor. You, Mr.
President, have alluded very slightly to the possible
and I believe probable, improvement in the acccom-
modation which in a short time is to be given to
the Royal Academy, for the exhibition of their
works of art. My noble and learned friend, ex
'pressed a very natural anxiety and desire—forget-
ting, I think, something of the circumstances—that
we should often meet again in this place. (A laugh.)
Now, without having any difference of opinion in
substance with my noble and learned friend, I beg
to express, with no less cordiality, my hope that
we may not often' meet again here. (Cheers and
laughter.) I trust that before many anniversaries
are over we may be enabled to congratulate the
Royal Academy on having a larger and more suit-
able site for the exhibition of the trophies of art
which adorn these walls—for the extension of their
meritorious and laudable endeavours to cultivate
the fine arts and promote the instruction of (their
younger brethren ; and that at no distant period
we shall find the productions of British artists in
their annual collections displayed where • there is
room for all the deserving, many of which I am
sure from the present inadequacy of the space at
your command have necessarily to be excluded.
Gentlemen, I recollect that when I last had,the
honour of holding office under the Crown I rex-
pressed in thilplace the same anxious desire, and I
then made an appeal to the liberality of my right
•
hon. friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who
is not now present, to provide better accommoda-
tion for this society ; and I am happy to think that
now, while filling the same situation for the
second time, we find ourselves near the completion
of that wish of my heart at that day; and that,
knowing the exertions 'which the, Royal Academy
is itself making for the advancement of art and
science, we shall see that great object realised in a
short time by the aid of Parliament—whether or
not during the period that I may still continue to
hold office I do not presume to say—(laughter)—
viz., the provision of a more worthy building .for
the exhibition of the works of the Royal Academy.
(Cheers.) The noble earl concluded by repeating
his thanks for the toast.
The other toasts were" The Photographic Society,"
coupled with *" The Health of Chief Baron Pol-
1, ck ;" " Mr. Grote," the ejninent historian ; " The
City of London and the Lord Mayor ;" "The Health
of Lord John Russell ; "The Royal Society and Sir
Benjamin Brodie ;" " The interests of Literature
and its Professors present," coupled with the name
of Mr. John Forster.
The list of toasts, which were all well received
and eloquent, acknowledged, having been brought
to a close, the guests dispersed themselves again
through the different rooms to make a further in-
spection of their attractive contents. In this pleas-
ing employment not a few lingered till a pretty
late hour.
The vocalists engaged for the banquet were under
the direction of Mr. Francis, and included Messrs.
Lockey, Benson, Young, liuckland, and Lawler,
besides choristers.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALLS'.-SATURDAY.
CHESTER CUP.
6to 1 agst Leamington (taken)
12 to 1 agst Royal Sovereign (taken)
14 to 1 agst Polestar (offered)
20 to 1 agst Pensioner (taken)
20 to 1 agst Brewer (offers to take 25 to 1)
20 to 1 agst Rosabel (offered)
20 to 1 agst Underhand (taken)
20 to 1 agst Herne (taken)
25 to 1 agst Master Begot (taken)
33 to 1 agst Belle (offered)
33 to 1 agst Defender (offered)
50 to 1 agst Wilton (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Lifeboat (taken)
1000 to 10 agst Prioress (taken)
4000 to 10 agst Coroner (taken)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS
2to 1 agst Promised Land (taken)
6to 1 agst Nimrod (offered)
DERRY.
7to 1 agst Musjid (taken)
7to 1 agst Promised Land (offered)
15 to 1 agst Gamester (taken)
20 to 1 agst Trumpeter (taken)
25 to 1 agst Ticket-of-leave (taken)
33 to 1 agst Merr_yman (taken)
45 to 1 agst Old Robert (taken)
50 to 1 agst Glenluce colt (taken)
50 to 1 agst Summerside (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Napoleon (taken)

HOO RACES—SATURDAY.
The Farmer's Plate of 40 sovs., the second to receive £5.
Mr. R. Gresham's Dwarf, by Gilbert Gurney, aged, list
71b (Mr. W. Bevill) 1
Mr. Archer's Remnant, 5 yrs, lOst
Mr. H. Platt's Minna, aged, '7st 71b (Captain Townley) 3
The following also ran :—Ague (late Antie), Kate Garrow,
Young Sykes, and Viscountesss.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Ague, sto 2 each agst Minna and
tiv, Dwarf, 6 to 1 agst any other.
Won by three lengths; a length between the second and
third; Viscountess was fourth, and Young Sykes fifth; the
other two beaten off.

The Claret Stakes of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, with 25 added.
The winner to be sold for £2OO, &c. Three-yr-olds and
upwards. About a mile and a half. 7 subs.
Mr. J. S. Crawley ns Mimosa, by Humphrey or Mentor,
4 yrs, lOst bib (Mr. Harrison) 1
Colonel Cavendish ns Target, 4 yrs, 10st 101 b
(Mr. W. Bevill) 2
Lord Verulam ns Bravissimo, 4 yrs, lOst 101 b
(Mr. Edwards) 3
Mr. Ames ns Salonicat 5 yrs, llst 51b (Captain Townley) 4
Betting--6 to 4on Mimosa, 3to 1 agst Target, 4to 1 agat
Bravissimo.

Bravissimo led to the half-mile post, where Mimosa and
Target joined issue, a good race resulting in favour of Mi-
mosa by a head; a length between the second and third •
bad fourth.

The decision of the judge created some surprise, the
general impression being that Target had won.

The Selling Stakes of 6 soves each, with 25 added, for
three-yr-olds and upwards. Ilaif a mile. 8 subs.
Mr. E. P. Delme Radcliff ns Hassock, by Surplice, 3 yrs,
9st 71b
Mr. J. S. Crawley's Ariosto, aged (iso), lost
(carried lOst 51b)
-
Mr. A. Perkin's Indulgence, 6 yrs WO), lost
21b
(
10 t 21b .
(Mr. Ethavard.s) "
Mr. S. La Mort's Lady. Well, 3 yrs cpo), 7st .1
(carried Bst 111 b)
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Tr' U Beiriatimil.) 4
Betting—Even agst Indulgence,
but the Mistake NOM
to 10.
ses Arwsta
and Hassock
betweenmade atlhletheeeeruennnd
eninag,tahnirdd won
,Da uhf two lengths ;
winner, and great uproar ensued ;
a ITHengthaseshoncukmber of Indulgence was at fourth.
riot hoisted as the
subsequently rectified.
The £5O Plate forthree-yr-elds and upwards. About a
mile and a horn
Mr. S. Jacobs' Broadlands, by Buct'u°lll,4 yrs, lOst 101 b 1
Mr. Hawley's Queen of the South, 6 yrs, llst 51b . .. ' 2
Betting-2 to lon Broaalailds) who won by two lengths.
The Scurry Stakes of 5 says each, llst 71b each ; the winner
to be sold for 40 s°l7,g' Half a mile. 9 subs.
Lord Verulam nas. spy Sam (late Western Power) I Ist 71b
(Mr. Edwards 1
krielte, list 71b Mr. Reid nas. -(Mr Harrison 2
Lord Duro no. Inuulge- --,
uue list 71b (Capt. Townley 3
Mr. C. Marto Eas Newington, list 71b
(Mr. C. Bevill, jun.) 4
Betting-6. t° 4 each agst Soapy Sam and Newington-5
to 2 agst ArlOSto.
Won by two lengths ; the others beaten off.
Beaten Horses Stakes a purse of 10 sous.
gr. Archer's Remnant, lOst lib (Mr. Edwardsi 1
gr. H. Platt's Minna, lOst 71b (Capt. Townlay '2
Mr. J. Robinson's Young Sykes, lOst 101b(31r. J. Clarke 3
Mr; Nightingalf ti Ague (late Antic) 12st 41b (Owner) 4
Betting-7 to 4on Aeninant, who came away at the
distance, and WWI by ten lengths; the other two wore
beaten off.