The Sun.
London, England, 1868-06-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 13,
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TIV AL.

capacity and completeness of the instrumentalists
the " Occasional" overture was performed, and a
finer performance it would be quite impossible to
obtain. " No, love, that everlasting boy," from
Sealele, was beautifully sung by Mr. Cumming,
previous to which. the splendid chorus " May no
rash intruder" was magnificently given. The great
and remarkable pins of the afternoon was the
duet, "Oh lovely peace," by Madame Titiens
and Diddle. Christine Nilsson. It was one
of the most extraordinary exhibitions of vocal
display, and the immense audience, ladies in- I
eluded, applauded to the very echo. The " re-
hearsal," we may say, was perfectly satisfac-
tory in all respects ; and t) those who intend
visiting the Palace during the festival we can pro-
mise a performance such as has never yet taken
place in any part of the world, a.ni one whic% will
remain fresh in the recollectioa f)r years to c)ine,
and which will always be referred to as one of the
red letter days of life.
The entire arrangements for the convenience of
the vast assembly were perfect; and Mr. thvvley,
the general manager, I\lr. G. Grove, the secretary,
and their efficient staff, may rest perfectly satisfied
that the various important matters for which they
have to provide will, during the festival, work ad-
mirably.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
Christian occupied one of the private boxes on the
occasion.

sidcr the present incidence and. principle of local rating,

and report thereon.
Ultimately the motion was withdrawn..
Another subject, already discussed t' its session—ac, i
dents in coal mines—was revived by Mr. H. A. Bruce, who

asked the Government whether they intended .to carry
out the recommendation of the select committee of 1867.

Mr. Bruce travelled rapidly through Me report, intimating
that he was strongly in favour of an in.irease in the staff of
inspectors rather than for the appointrcent of sub-inspec-
tors, the appointment of stipendiary mugistrates to try
offences against the rules, the laying out; of pits on the

"district" plan and the "double-shift" system.
• Mr. HARDY assured the house that Government had

not neglected the subject, and nothing but the circum-
stances of the session had prevented them from attempting
legislation. On one point he intimated his mind was fully
made up, that a moderate increase in the staff of inspec-
tors was preferable to the appointment of sub-inspectors.
Mr. NEATE (the chairman of the committee) regretted
the postponement of legislation, and advocated an increase
in the number of inspectors, and the examination of the
managers of mines.
Mr. Greene, Mr. Kinnaird, Mr. W. U. Leatham, and Mr.
H. Vivian also expressed a general concurrence in the re-
commendations of the committee.

in answer to a complaint from Mr. AYRTON of the
manner in which the Board of Inland It.wenue administers
the law regulating the registration of newspapers,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL explained that the
Board merely put the law into operation under the inter-
pretation of it furnished to them by the law officers, and
as long as the law continued unaltered it would be their
duty so to enforce it. But he denied that the Board acted
with fear or affection, or from private malignity, and no
prosecution was instituted until after ample warning re-
fusal had been given to make the necessary security and
make necessary declaration.

Mr. M. GIBSON admitted that the Board had acted as

impartially as it could, and even with reluctance, but it
was usually set in motion by private malice. If such a
law were necessary, its administration ought not to be
placed on a department which merely existed for the col-
lection of taxes. But the law was so absurd that no
Government would dare to enforce it generally and im-
partially—thougt), on the other band, there were many
papers, the Saturday Review for instance, from whem these
securities were illegally required—and he pressed the
Government to undertake the repeal of it either in this or,
the next session.

Mr. MILL suggested that the prosecutions should be

suspended in the meantime, and Mr. M. Chambers made
some observations in defence of the original policy of the
law, to which Mr. Craufurd replied.
There was a short debate on the Courts of Session and
Court pf Justiciary (Scotland) Bills, which were read a
second time on the understanding that a Royal CommissiOU
will be appointed to inquire into tho jurisdiction and con-
stitution of the Scotch Courts.
The Land Writs Registration (Scotland) Bill was passed
through committee.
The debates on Mr. Gladstone's Suspensory Bill, which
stood next on the stage "as amended to be considered,',
were varied by a dispute about the order in which it was
to be taken. Mr. Craufurd and Mr. Monk complained that
it had been interpolated in the middle of the Government
business unfairly and to the disadvantage of bills of theirs.
It was explain ed by the Secretary of the Treasury that
priority had been given to this bill out of courtesy to Mr.
Gladstone and for the general convenience, and Mr. Glad-
stone confirmed this, thanking the Government for
having given him the same advantage as on previous
occasions.
Mr. VANCE made an attempt to strike out of the new
clause added last Friday the part which puts the recipi-
ents of the Regium Donum under Parliamentary notice ;
but meeting with no support except from Mr. Newdegate,
he did Lot go to a division, and the third reading was
fixed for Tuesday.
Just before one o'clock Mr. MONK moved the com-
mittal of his bill to remove the Disabilities of Re-
venue Officers, of which Le secured the second read-
ing on Wednesday in the absence of the two front
benches. The Government moved the adjournment
of the debate, the Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining
that he was accidentally prevented from arriving in the
house in time on Wednesday, and complaining that Mr.
Monk had departed from the usual course by not making a
speech on the second reading, which would have given
ample opportunity for the opponents of the bill to take
their places. He added, too, that many members
(including Mr. Disraeli and Mr. Gladstone) had gone
away some time ago under the impression that the
bill would not come on that night. There was
the usual sharp and disjointed struggle on the question of
adjournment. The first motion was beaten by 52 to 36, a
second was negatived without a division, and a third by
42 to 33. The supporters of the bill made a strong appeal
to the members of the Government) who were present to
fix a day for the bill, bust they professed their inability in
the Premier's absence, and after a contest of an hour Mr.
Monk gave way, and consented to the adjournment of the
debate until Monday.
The house adjourned at 2 o'clock.

TIIE ASS.SSINATION

OF PRINCE

AIICILIEL.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]
BELGRADE, June 12.

The assassins of Prince Michael are in custoly,
and have already been subjected to examination.
Several other arrests have taken place, the country
people having brought in suspicious individuals.
Public tranquillity has nowhere been disturbed.

The representatives of foreign powers have had
frequent conferences with the Provisional Go-
vernment.

The body of Prince Michael, terribly mutilated'
will be embalmed to-day, and it is thought pro-
bable the funeral will take plac3 the day after to-
morrow.

THE BOMBAY (HEAVY) MAIL.
SOUTHAMPTON, June 12.

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
Company's steamer Delta, with the heavy portion
of the Bombay mail, has arrived here. S'ae brings
61 passengers, 38 sacks or mails, £12,110 in specie,
and a general cargo. The Delta experienced fine
weather throughout her passage.
GIBRALTAR, June 8.

K lid Abbas Em Kishit, the new Governor of
Tangiers, took possession of his command on the
31st ult.

Exchange on London, 491 ; Paris, 522, Madrid
par to dis.

INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSrRALIA.N MAILS.

MARSEILLES, June 12.
The Tanjore arrived to-day at 10.15 a.m.- The
maih leave for Landon by the 11.30 a.m. train.
ST. NAZAIRE, June 12.

Advices received here by the Transatlantic:Com-
pany's steamer Imperatrica Eugenic from Hayti to
the 19th ult. state that St. Mark, upon the west
coast, was blockaded, and communication difficult
with Pert au Prince by land.,

SPOil

'CIES.

HAMPTON AND NEWTON MEETINGS.
" BELL'S LIFE."

WINDSOR.—Eton Handicap—Vespasian or the
Attack colt. Rays Handicap—The Duke of New-
castle or Joseph Dawson. Royal Stakes—Diomedia
filly or Masaniello. Castle Nursery Handicap—
Mr. Brayley's or Bloss's stable. Thames Handicap
—Lady Hawthorn, Patrician, and Glenlivat. The
Windsor Handicap Lord Palmerston. Welter
Cup—Lord Ronald or Leases. Clumber Cup—
Tenedos or Diomedia filly. ,

NEWTON.—TriaI Handicap—Ready Money and
Alicia. Golborne Park Stakes—Rosa Pauline.
Great Newton Handicap--Wadlow's representative.
:\lakerfield Plate—Donaldbain, Salliet, and Vulcan.
Copeland Purse—Ottoman or Waffl,s. Maiden
Plate—Sister to Little Agnes. Manor Cup—Pre-
sident Lincoln or Blacklock. Garswood Plate
Salliet, Donaldbain, and Torch. liaydock Plate—
Rosa Pauline. South Lancashire Tradesmen's Cup
—Bracken, Attack colt, or President Lincoln.

HAIIPTON.—Surrey and Middlesex Stakcs—Blink-
hoolie, Maid of Masham mare, and Lord Palmer-
ston. Claremont Stakes—Master Whiffler or Ba-
roness. Prince of Wales's Stakes—Catiline and
Choral. Manor Plate—Sir Oliver, Warlike, and
Traviata. Flying Stakes—Claymore, Brenda, or
Ambitious. King Hal Stakes—Badsworth. Wol-
sey Plate—Duchess, Thorndyke, or Duet. Visi-
tors' Plate Ventura. and Professor Anderson.
Nursery Handiaap—La Rose or Lloncillo.

" TILE ERA."

WINDSOR.—Eton Handicap Huntsman and
Contempt. Royal Stakes--Masaniello and Bads-
worth. Windsor Stakes--Masaniello or Electricity.
Clamber Cup—Knight of the Garter or Diomedia
filly. Windsor Handicap—Lord Palmerston or the
Attack colt.

HAmrroN.—Surrey and Middlesex Stakes—Maid
of Alasham mare and Blinkhoolie. King Hal Stakei
—Badswortb.

" SPORTING GAZETTE."

WINDSOR.—RoyaI Stakes Masaniello. Eton
Handicap —Silenus, Python, Seville or. Kettleholder,
Two Year Old Plate—R )bespierre, Bonnie Katie,
and La Rose. Castle Nursery Stakes—Glenlivet,
Robespierre, Provider, La Rose and Grand Turk.
Rays llandicap—Patrician, Belphegor; and Kettle.,
holder.

NEWTON.—Golhorne Park Stakes—Rosa Pauline.
Great Newton Cup—Deceit and Minster Ball. The
Makerfield Handicap —Gordian Knot or Vulcan.
Trial Stakes—Beady Money.

" THE FIELD."

- WINDSOR.-Eton Handicap—Skipjack or Python.
Royal Stakes—Masaniello or Badsworth. Two-yr-
old Plate—Glenlivat or Bonnie Katie. The Castle
Nursery Stakes—King of the Rovers and Maia.
Rays Handicap—Lord Ronald and Sirocco. The
Thames Handicap—Pericles and Bliss. Windsor
Handicap—Lord Palmerston and Seville. Clumber
Cup—Knight of the Garter or the Diomedia filly.
Welter Cup—Silenus and Violent. The Windsor
Stakes—Masaniello or Electricity.
NEwTos.—Great Newton Cup—The Attack colt
or Conundrum. Golborne Park Stakes—Rosa
Pauline or Disraeli. Makerfield Handicap—Vul-
can or Gordian Knot. Manor Cup—Edinburgh or
Deceit. Garswood Handicap—Vulcan and Torch.
St. Helen's Purse—Ottoman and Ambition. The
Haydock Plate—Rosa Pauline. The Lyme Park
Stakes—Rosa Pauline or Disraeli.
HAM P TON. Surrey and Middlesex Stakes—Maid
of Masham mare or Tormentor.
"THE SPORTSMAN."

WINDSOR.—RoyaI Stakes—Masaniello and the
Diomedia filly. Eton Handicap—liettleholder or
Huntsman. Castle Nursery Stakes—Leoneillo or
Bagpipes.

"SPORTING LIFE."

WINDSOR.—RoyaI Stakes—Masaniello and Bads-
worth. Eton Handicap—Vesps.sian or the Attack
colt. Two Year Ohl Plate—Electricity. Castle
Nursery—Carlotta, Sister to Veda, or Dalwhinnie
Rays Handicap—Venturer or Lily. Thames Han-
dicap —lronmaster or Patrician. Clumber Cup—
Knight of the Garter or the Diomedia filly. The
Windsor Stakes—Masaniello. Welter Cup—Mid-
wife or Viol ant. Windsor Handicap—Ruric and
I Lord Palmerston.

NEWTON.—Golborne Park Stakes—Roza Pau-
line. Great Newton Cup—President Lincoln and
Mexico. Copeland Parae—Ottoman or Geolong.
Makerfield Handicap Vulcan or Lizzie Hexhaw.
Trial Handicap—Alicia.

"SPORTING TIMES."

WINDSOII.—RoyaI S takes —Masaniello and Bads-
worth. Eton Handicap—Vespasian, Skirmish, or
Kettleholder. Clumber Cup—Knight of the Gar-
ter. Windsor Stakes—Masaniello. Two Year Old
Plate—Electricity. Windsor Handicap—Ruric or
Lord Palmerston.

HAMPTON.—Surrey and Middlesex Stakes—Maid
of Masham mare.

SPORTING INRELLIGENCE.

ASCOT RACES.—Fitinsx
Tho Wokingham Stakes of 5 seas each, with 50 added
for three year olds and upwards (handicap); winners
after the declaration of the weights 71b extra ; last three
quarters of the New Mile.
Lord Stamford's Charnwood, by Newcastle— Oassidia, 3
yrs, Est 51b (Hammond) 1
Sir W. Throckmorton's The Faun, 3 Yrs, 6st 51b
(Wilson) 2
Mr E. C. Clayton's Lymington, 3 yrs, 6st 21b...(Jeff ery 3
The following also ran :—Bismarck, Lictor, Sir David
Gam, Betty, Lais, Redbourne.
Betting-5 to 1 each agst Bismarck, Lymington, and
Betty, G to 1 esch agst The Faun and Charnwood, 10 to
1 each agst Redbourne and Sir David Gam, 100 to 8 agst
Lictor. Won by throe lengths.
Second Class Wbkingham St ikes.
Mr Brayley's Lily, by Cape Flyaway—Elfride., 3 yrs,
6st, 51b
Duke of Newcastle's Silenus, 4 yrs, 9st (J. Daley) 2
Mr A. O. B trclay's Noyau, 3 yrs, Gat 71b ........ .(Jewitt) 3
The following also ran : —Freemason, Slanderer, Nyanza,
and Beauty.
Betting—Even on Freemason, 6 to 1 each agst Beauty
and Silenus, Bto 1 agst Lily. Won by a head.
The Alexandra Plato of 1,000 sous, added to a Sweep-
stakes of 25 SOV3 each, 15 ft ; four year olds lOst, five
and upwards lOst 81b ; mares and geldings allowed 41b ;
winners of the Epsom Darby, the Epsom Oaks, the
Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot, the Doncaster St.
Leger, the Ascot .Doncaster, or Goodwood Cup subse-

quantly to April, 186.3, 51b, two or more of the above
races 91b extra ; maiden four year olds at the time of
starting allowed 71b, five and upwards 121 b ; the second
to receive 200 says and the third 100 out of the stakes ;
to start at the Now Mile Post, and go once round.
About three miles.
Mr Chaplin's Blinkhoolie, by Ritaplan—Quson Mary,
4 yrs (post entry), lOst .... . (Custance) 1
Count Lagrange's Trocadero, 4 yrs, lOst...(Grimshaw) 2
Lord Glasgow's Maid of Masham colt, 4 yrs, lOst
(Fordham) 3

The following also ran : —Westwick, Tynedale, Assine-
boino, Dalesman, and Edinbridge (h b).
Betting-9 to 4 agst Blinkhoolio, oto 2 agst Tynedale,
6 to 1 agst Maid of Masham colt, 7 to 1 agst Wostwick, 12
to 1 agst Trocadero. Won in a common canter by six

lengths.
The Fifteenth Ascot Triennial' Stakes of 10 SOVB each,
with 100 added, for three year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies
Bst 71b; maidens allowed 51b; the second to receive a
sum equal to 10 per cent. on the whole stake, and the
third to save his stake. New Mile. 44 subs.
Lord Stamford's Vale Royal, by Stockwell —July, Bst IGlb
(Burnby) 1
Mr Graham's Formosa, Bst 71b (Fordham) 2
Baron Rothschild's Restitution, Bst 71b (French) 3
Lord Falmouth's Pearlfeather,Bst 51b (Morris) 4
Betting-5 to 4 agst Restitution, 6to 4 agst Formosa
100 to 15 agst Vale Royal, and 20 to 1 apt Pearlfather,

Won by a length.
The Queen's Plate of 100 guineas; three year olds 7st 101 b,
four 9st 71b, five lOst, six and aged lOst 21b; to start at
the New Mile starting post, go once round and in, being
rather less than three miles.
Colonel Poarson's Cap-a-Pic, by Thormanby—Panoply,
3 yrs, 7st 101 b (Kenyon) 1
Baron Rothschild's Hippia, 4 yrs, 9st 71b (J. Daley) 2
Mr E. Williams's Thorudyke, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b ...(1ars11) 3
Betting opened at 6 to 4 on and closed at 5 to 4 agst
Hippia,. 11 to 8 agst Cap-a-Pie, 6 to 1 agst Thorndyke.
Won cleverly by a length and a ball.
A Plate of 100 sovs ; two year olds 6st 71b, three Bst 31b,
four Bst 121 b, five and upwards 9st ; m iras and geldings
allowed 31b ; the winner to be sJld for 100 sous ; if en-
tered for 200 sovs 71b extra ; half a mile.
Mr W.U. Bennett's Claymore, by Drogheda—Queen of
Egypt, 4 yts (£100), Bst 121 b (ldordan) 1
Sir P. Johnstone's Guile c, 2 yrs (£100), Est 71b(Wilson) 2
Mr G. Bryan's Lycininia, 3 yrs (.£200), Bst 71b
3
(Fordham)
The following also ran :—Yellow Bose, Birdseye, Ursula,
and Paris.
Betting-5 to 2 each agst Birdseye and Claymore, 4to
1 agst Lycimnia, sto 1 agst the Guile colt. Won by a
neck.