Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-13
A ferum OF "Puueh.n
DEBATE on THE EMPERoR'S CUP.
Especially Reported.)

The House was about To adj ouru when
Lord Claude Hamilton begged leave to call attention to
sutJec. which had occasoued much pain to himself and
other honorable member. ("uer," from Mr.. Golden
lie hau rcii IN some OF the newspapers a statement that
it had been determined that the Cup 20 muuisc.n,Iv
sented as one of the Ascot Rlce prizes by the Emperor
OF Russia should he accepted this year He wished IN
ask the Government whether they had any official Df,r
nation on the subject
Lord Palmerston said that he believed the s,,,eo,, d
luded by the noble lord TO be correct aud would add
that he quite approved of the decision of those who had
the direction OF the matter. But be did not think that
the hooe lord ought to feel ON fort .blc daughter
lie ony inferred the noble lords discomfort FROM the Gu
rous wrgsng gestures with which he addressed the
House. (Rsnewed Iaughtcr.) No sligh, coad be in
tended to the noble lords friend the Car for iustea
ot having race foi of his cups only, British fee
was just then running for bis whole service OF plate and
anything else they might find St. Petersburg loud
cheers and laughter.)
Mr. Bright said that the noble lord bad a. usual nsds
an elective use OF clap:rap but he Mr. Bright saw no.
thing TO laugh He one of those who did not tke
violent interest in horseracng but he liked
foreign potentate with whom engaged in an
unnecessary war-(Hear hear -yes he understood that
cheer Well, then necessary war a war rendered ne
cessary by reckless politicians and ncendiay
Would that suit them Well. thi patenate was charged
with iaithesness At rate he had shown faith in This
matter; for, having promised cup he had not Withdrawn
his promise in spite of the declaration of war and the
Russian Consul had instructed celebrated arts. to pre-
pare the article usual But they iorsoo;h were to su
like choolboys and refuse piece of silver worth several
hundred pounds just because had fooshy ouarelled
With the msa who offered it. But it all Of a piece
Sir James Graham suggested that Oh the contrary was
all o: Q.iughtcrJ But h. would venture 10 re-
mind the hon. member for Manchester that in the words
OF Shakespeare
$50 the noble mind
Rich gifts wax poor when giyrrs prove unkindp
The Marquis OF CRANKY said that this was another scan
daious insult TO the Emperor of Russia who was treated
most cruelty Why, let them argue the logically
IN the way he (Lord Granoy) always tried do What
was the object Of horse-Facng: Why TO improve our
breed OF horses and horses they all knew used in
war. Well nevertheless the Emperor continued to pat
ronze though they improve horses that
might be used against him. Was that act of au enc
my? (IIear, hearD
Lord John Russell admitted that the question was one
upon which the House might fairly be called to give an
opinion. He did dud any reference to horseracur In
Magma Charta but used be at York in 1907
and Charles the Second, usually known the Merry Mon
arch, gave cup Of the value OF one hundred
The act for suppressng with ponies and horses
was passed in 1882 alter which, plates given in
eral places, and the breed OF horses improved until
brought to perfection in the case OF Flying Chdes who
at ran three miles six furong and ninety three
yards IN six minutes aud forty seconds The great Lord
Somers had not turned his attention the subject and
perhaps regarded Mr. Fox in connection with horse.
racing, the less said the better (ueIr hear He own.
ed that he thought the House ougnt have more uior
NATION on the question: and be should object to the
appointment OF Select Committed
Mr. Golden said that ouy claim TO be heard on IA
cling that he member for the ives, Riding
iL'ughier) man had once been hanged for refusing
his liquor and perhaps might good by re.
iusing this cup (ucar hear As to pretending to feel.
in the matter that trash. 1t was according to the
advocates Of war, lawful TO pundeE the enemy Mind be
(hr o0den) did say believing that all plunder e1
cept the legitimate gains OF trade, unlawful nor was
Russia enemy But il right, surely aud logic
ally rob the Car OF the price OF this cup say three
hundred guineas or whatever it might ne clearly
sensible act Why, colder cost nifty pounds had
been stated by the Secretary WAR; by 4kins this sr-
yoa upUvish Car by soldier aud some shi-
hrgs over. (h,ar, hear.)
Ar Disrae had ru.endcd speak on this subject
indeed he in The habit OF intending TO speak on
any subject which he found ssuR the House
out he ielt that would be diSrespecifI Her Maesy
who wis accustomed ~ tue enjoyment of her usual gra
cous and graceful r1Seaton 10 visit Ascot were one
who bad been Eouored office under the Crosn not 10
offer few remarks this occasion. The conduct OF
Her Majsstys Ministers mean, shulng and dis
graceful usual. Tue noble Lord the Home Secretary
mad, III turf language, cu out tue running but with
thing less than his usual happiness while the Right Hon
Buonet hai been bad second, aud the noble Lord the
Member for London, had been literally no~here.-
(Laughter) The cup to be referred TO the committee
Tie thUuCht the committee mad better consider IL In their
cups. (Murmurs.) Oh, YOU don't like that? Very well
Then am compelled to readI had intended TO do il
thirteen fourteen speeches of the Noble Lords de-
vered In 1872 1880, and subsequent years The Right
Honorable GcntemaI began to pile volumes OF H,nsard
on the table, when in answer to peous look from the
speaker.
Mr. Bcrnal Osborne to order There was no uucs-
tion formally before the House.
The Speaker said that ne knew that but IL he stopped
the debate Hon. Members might think he wanted to get
away to party. That thought often prevented his
cutting short most uuproir,blc DISCUSSIONS.
Nc Brothertou hoped that the Right Hon Gentleman
would have such deictcy in the future lie begged
to Dove the adjournment Of the House.
Lord Caulc Hamilton protested against the subject be-
ing thus burked. The Emperor a very kind man.
aud gave very nice cup aud Ascot was very pleasant
place and the evening Of the cup day he Lord Claude
Hamilton, always went to a delightful dance.
Mr. BerusI Osborne. In fact you have regular game
90 cup and ball.
Lord Claude Hamilton dcspise anything that comes
from Osborne lOrder order \
Sir James Graham would certainly tell Her Msjesty Of
that dsoyal speech the time he visited the Queen
at the Isle Of Wight lGreat confusion Lord Claude
Hamilton gestcuatug violent rrotestatous in the midst
Uf which the House adjourned
The above report bears prima facis evidence OF accu
rsey and therefore Mr. Punch inserts H. but he cant not
bep remaking that the daily papers aege thai there
no House on the date above given. The Reporter
will be good enough to eIplsn the discrepancy before
taking his salary l-Spirit Of the Tines
THE SEAT OF wAR-A LETTER FROM A SOLDIER.
private in the scoia Fusieer Guards has written a
letter to his mother under date Of "Scutat Camp May
"a lie says that nearly all the troops were ssA sick on