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left Without the means of attaining instruction, on
which their moral, social, an 1 religious interests de-
pended, both here and hereafter? The difficulty lay in
the fact, that all the people did not hold the same reli-
gious opinions, and the school was made the great
battle-field for supremacy amongst rival sects. While
the State was willing to provide the means of education
they could not do it—they were hampered by difficulties
on every hand. The Government were met at every
stage by opposition and difficulties springing from bi-
gotry, interest, or some other such motive. After al-
luding to one or two other questions, Mr. Cockburn
concluded a most eloquent and elaborate address, which
was loudly applauded throughout, by requesting his
constituents to watch his conduct, and jog his memory
if he did not go quite fast enough for them; and when-
over they considered that he had forfeited their eon-
Hence, they had the remedy in their own hands.
Tte Lion. Member resumed his seat amidst enthusiastic
applause.
Three cheers were then given for Mr. Cockburn,
three for the Queen, three fur Lord Palmerstor, and
three for Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Cockburn's colleagi a in a o
representation.
Several electors subsequently addressed the assembly
on different topics, eon the proceedings closed with
a vote of thanks to the klAyor and the Returning Officer.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
STAMFORD RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Stamford Sr. Leger Stakes of 25 nova. each, 10 ft,
and 25 added for 3 yrs old colts, Bst 71b, and fillies.
8,,t. 51b; winners of 200 soya. 31bs extra. MLidens
allowed 31bs. Fr, m ft e Stamford corner of the course,
and about one mile and a quarter in. (I I Subs.)
Duke of Richmond's Officious. (Flattnae) 1
Lord Exeter's Clelia (Norman) 2
Mr. E. Batson's Thistledown (Sly) 3
2tol on Officious. Won by a length.
The Two Years Old Stakes of 20 soya. each, with 25
added; colts, Bat 71b; fillies, Bst 51b. T.Y.C. (3 Subs.)
Lord Ctiflen's Beaufort (J. Marson) I
Lord Exeter's Midas (Flatman) 2
4 to lon Beaufort. Won by a bead.
The Hunters' Stakes of 5 sons. each, and 25 added; for
three yrs old, 10st; four yrs, Ilst 51b; five yrs, llst
13lb; six and aged, _l2st '6lb. Gentlemen riders;
thorough bred horses lOibs extra. From the top of
the New Blile and once round. (6 Subs.)
Mr. Rayner's Pulcherima, 4 yrs (Mr. Beville) 1
Mr. Tresham's Cogia, 4 yrs (Mr. Savin) 2
Mr. Wilder's Dart, 6 yrs (Mr. Swann) 3
Mr. Draper's Ruth, aged (Mr. Stokes) 4
Mr. Marfleet's Polka, 5 yrs (Mr. Massey) 5
6to 4 agst Pulcherima, and sto 2 agst Cogia. Won
easy by four lengths.
The Burghley Stakesof 25 Bove, each, 15 ft, and 5 only if
declared,' with 50 added. From the New Mile start-
ing-post, once round. (47 Subs, 35 of whom declared.)
Lord Exeter's Little Jack, 3 yrs, sst 131 b (W. Harloek) I
Lord Clifdeu's Wanota, 6 yrs, Bst 61b (J. Matson) 2
Col. Lowther na The Gent, 3 yrs, sst 121 b (T.Smitb) 3
The fillowing also rant—Brandyface, 6 yrs, Bst 81b
(Rogers)—Jelly fish, 4 yrs, 7st 61b (Flatman)—Tophana,
5 yrs, Est 131 b (J. Mann)—Knight of Gwynne, 3 yrs,
6st 51b (Basham)—Thistledown, 3 yrs, 6st 31b (G.
Mann). Won by a head, the second beating the third by
a length.
50/., given by the Marquis of Exeter, added to a stake of
5 soya. each; for three yrs old, 6st 91b; four yrs, Bst;
five yrs, Bst 81b; six yrs, Bst 121 b; and aged, 9st;
mares, &c., allowed 31b.; winner to be sold for 250/.
Twice round. (4 Subs.)
Capt. Lowther's Watchdog, 6 yrs (S. Rogers) 1
Mr. Lister's Peasant Girli 4 yrs (Ruben)) 2
Mr. Hesseltine's Louisa, 4 yrs (C. Smith) 3
NOTTINGHAM RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Chesterfield Handicap of 15 soya. each, 10 ft, and 5
only if' declared, with 50 added; the second to save his
stake. One mile and a half. (13 Subs., 7of whom
declared.)
Sir C. Monk's Vanguard, 4 yrs, Bst 31b (G. Simpson) 1
Lord Chesterfield's Penthesilia, 4 yrs, 6s; 10lb (Hiett) 2
5t04 on Vanguard. Won by a neck.
Her Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas; for three yra old,
Bst 21b; four yrs. -9st 41b; five yrs, 93t 11lb; six
and aged, 10st. Heats, Two miles.
Mr. Wrathet's Maid of Team Valley, 4 yrs (Lye) 1 1
Mr. Clarke's Maid cf Lyme, aged (Holmes) 3 2
Mr. G. Barton's Smuggler Biil, aged (W. Oates) 2 3
Mr. Baxter's b f Maid of Mansfield (Marson) 4 4
2 to 1 on Maid of Team Valley, who won both heats
cleverly.
Sweepstakes of 10 soya. each, and 50 added. T.Y.C.
(7 Subs.)`
Mr. Hesseltine's Unity, 2 yrs, sst (Wells) 1
Mr. Webb's Vigilant, 2 yrs, 4.4 111 b ...(J. Kendal) 2
Mr. Barton's Taly, 3 yrs, 7e4 71b (G. Oates) 3
Mr. Osbaldeston s b c,by Touchstone out of Queen
of Beauty, 2 yrs, sst (But ker) 4
Mr. York's Lysimachus, 4 yrs, 7st 121b(G. Simpson) 5
Mr. Meiklam's Polonaise, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b .....(Lye) 6
Even on Unity, and 5 to 1 agst Vigilant. Won by a
length.
The Innkeepers' Plate of 40/., added to a sweepstakes of
5 sous. each. Heats, once round and a dig. (4 Subs.)
Mr. Shepherd's Alp, 4 yrs, Bst (Lye) 3 3 1 1
Mr. Gardner's Py sche, 3 yrs, 6st 101 b
Mr. Savery's Lecomte, 5 yrs, Bst 71b
Mr. Clough's Clara, 6 yrs, Bst 121 b 2 4 dr.
Four well contested heats.
The Selling Stakes of 5 sovs. each, &c. Twice round.
(3 Subi)
Mr. Hesseltine's Timothy, 3 yrs, sst 51b .. walked over.
LATEST BETTING ON* THE GOLD CUP.
THURSDAY.
2to 1 'test Retail '- I
7 to 2 agst The Gent.
5 to 2 agst Brandy-face. 5 to 1 agst Jelly- fah.
3 to 1 twat Little Jack 10 to 1 eget any other.
GOODWOOD, 1850.—LAST DAY.
Handicap for the Goodwood Nursery Stakes.
st. lb.'

Buckhound
Exeter
C by Touchstone, out
of Mountain Sylph 8 •71
The Cutler
Indiana 8 4
Hibernia

st. lb.

Beaufort
Merry Peel .7 7
Turtle
-nick stress
[racundus 7 3
Predilection
Br f by Dun John, dam
by Dr. Syntax 7 2
;Thorough-good Sam 7 2
Australind
Ginevra 7 0
;Incurable
7 0
,Incurable 6 13
IReindeer
.St. Hilda
;Hazy 6 8
Chaplet 6 7
Phelegra
Colibri

B f by the Ugly Buck,
out of Margelina 8 4
Pandora
Vanity
Truth
Knook Knoll
Harpsichord 8 01
Prestige
Hesse Homburgh 7 10
B c by Faugh•a-Bal-
lagb, dam by Bran 7
Hurry Scurry ...... 7 91
Knight of the Garter 7 91
Handicap for the
rs. at. lb.l
Loadstone
Vanota
Rhesus
Woolwich
Borneo
Backbiter
Glauca • 4 8 0
The Nigger 3 7 10
Glen Suddel 5 7 9
Mildew
Strongbow .......
William the Con-
queror
Hope
Dulcet a 7 4
Cheerfu1............ 4 7 4
Meridian ............ 5 7 2

Chesterfield Cup.
Yrs. st. lb.
Thornhill
The Swede 3 7 0
Nut.hell
Woodlark
Penang
cEdipus
Officious
Don Juan
Purim*
Wallflower 4 6 3
Crucible
Nutcracker 3 5 12
Iladesate
The Wren ....
Cotagham
thrum Scarum

THAMES BOAT RACES.
The second of the series of periodical races under the
above title, in lieu of the Royal Thames Regatta, took
place yeaterday
evening, over the old course at Putney
—the great contest for the coat, badge, and freedom, an-
nually presented by Mr. Evan Morris, for young water-
men iu the sixth or seventh year of their apprentice-
ships—a race which, from its first institution, has inva-
riably afforded first-rate sport, and has been watched
with considerable interest, as bringing out the best men
of the season.
The scene was altogether most gay and animated ;
thousands of spectators had assembled upon the shore
at various points whtre the b'est view could be obtained
of the rowing, while the river was studded with boats of
every description*, from the patrician eight down to the
humble dingy. The Leander, the Thames, the Meteor,
and other great clubs
assem-
blag© of patting in an appearance amongst
the first class, to which were added the Endeavour (late
the Goldsmiths' Company's barge), with a vast assem-
the Mite of Putney and its vicinity on board ;
and another belonging to Messrs. Sea, le, which had
been kindly chartered by Mr. Morris, to afford the
children
of the Watermen's and National Schools a
treat in witnessing the race. Bands of music were play-
ing in all directions, and tended much to the gaiety of
the scene.

First Heat.
J. Mackenney, Twickenham .(green) ••• 1
R. J. Scott, Southwark (black) ••• 2
P. J. Chandler, Westminster (stripe) 0
•
J. Brutnwell, Lambeth (pink) ••• ••• •. ••• ••.
0
The distance was from Putney to Hammersmith; and
in this heat (the liberal donor of the valuable prize, to
owiti4heichtianrge added various sums by the regatta committee,
oafs
theumpire
Leanderin t
Club
e ursbt, ainad ltahset heats,secon second)
doMe
there
Fellovves,
were two starts, owing to an accidental foul before they
had proceeded 300 yards, whiCh induced Mr. Morris
very properly to call them all back. On the second oc-
cabiou as good a start, without anything to cause an
interruption, followed, excepting that Black lingered as
if afraid to go to work, which afforded the other three
an advantage of something like eight or ten yards, but
when he gut fairly to work he proved that he bad got
sonv-thing in him, and was nu mean opponent. Green
took the lead, closely followed by Pink, Stripe making a
capital third. As they neared the first point Black gave
unequivocal symptoms
of mending his place, which he
did by subsequently overhauling Stripe, sad then rink.
The race was capitally contested throughout, more par-
ticularly for second place, and Green won by a length
only.

Second Heat.
G. Shaw, Westminster (red) ... ... ..• ••• 1
R. 'l'. Morton, Lambeth (blue and white) ... ••• 2
B. Oxlade, Paul's-wharf (yellow and black) ...
•••
C. Constable, Lambeth (tight blue) ... .. • n
u
***
E. F. Gale, Pimlico (rcd and white) .
.. ••• *** 0
-
-
They had scarcely proceeded a hundred yards or so
when Gale by accident capsized. A capital start was
succeeded by Red taking the lend and retaining it
throughout from off the Duke's Head, where ha first
began to show in front. Morton, whose form of -rowing
was far superior to the othersi, . although his condition
was evidently not so good; kept a ,cluse second for a con-
siderable distance, but gave way upon being pressed to
the Surrey shore by his opponent, Yellow-and-black,