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THE FIELD. 
the pood old English Sport of Horseracing scan our 
Turf-Talk and Toby Peep's letters, and they will hnd 
more advantageous information upon coming events 
than is to be met with in Ncwcombe betting offices by 
Mieklam innocents, or the dark columns of eecond- 
gjgbt advertising self-styled sporting newspapers. 
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BALTIC FLEET AND THE POST-OFFICE. 
Between You and Me and the Post, that is, be- 
tween the Government, the Postmaster-General, and 
the Post, things move pretty like a milestone, or the 
combined fleets in the Black Sea. We noticed in a late 
number the gross absurdity of stamped newspapers 
passing free throughout the United Kingdom, except 
within three miles of the Post-Office, St Martin s- Lu- 
ll rand, and now a serious grievance is justly com- 
plained of with regard to the Postal arrangements in 
connection with our brave fellows in the Baltic. Upon 
the faith of that establishment, friends and relations 
have written to their fathers, husbands, brothers, and 
sons, and their letters which were promised to have 
been forwarded the 3rd and 17th of every month, are, 
we are told, still lying in the General Post-Office, 
London. What with our Commissariat arrangements 
abroad, and our Postal arrangements, the minds and 
bodies of our brave defenders are prettily cared for. 
Our dictionaries give us the following meaning or the 
word Post : — ... . 
Post A public office or employment, that is a 
fixed place or station. Denotes a place of fixedness, 
from the practice of using relays. 
To Post Off.— To put off, to delay. 
Surelv these are not the only definitions of the word 
in the Post-Office Secretary’s Department. However, 
ns the Hill has now come to the office— not the office 
to the Hill— we may hope for a man of letters more in 
accordance with “ llaste, post haste,” times. 
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THE NEW LOAN.— THE EXCHEQUER 
BONDS. 
Immediately the mystery was dispelled, and the 
Chancellor of the Exchequer avowed his minimum 
price £98 15s., they were freely sought after, and 
before our First Edition is in print, we have no doubt 
they will not only all have been subscribed for, but be 
at a premium. One tender was us low as £08, and 
another os high as £100 12s. Od., which shows the 
advantage of the government, price. A better medium 
for investment has not presented itself for years, either 
as regards interest, (4 per cent.) or convenience, being 
easily convertible. When the difficulty of obtaining 
4 or 4J ]>er cent, on mortgage is considered, and the 
fluctuation of speculation promising larger returns, are 
considered, the sterling value of these bonds must be 
apparent to the meanest comprehension, even of those 
stock jobbers, who with thorough un-English feeling, 
rejoiced at. the hope that the Chancellor’s liberal project 
•would fail. We give the advice the Iron Duke at the 
end of the last war gave his non-commissioned officers, 
“ Remember, that good interest is only another name 
for bad security.” 
HOME NEWS. 
II HR MAJESTY'S LEVER. 
Tlio Queen held a levee on Wednesday afternoon, in St. 
Juincs's l’ulaco, which was Humorously attended. Her 
Majesty and Prince Albert nrrivod soon after two o’clock, 
attended by the Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting, and 
escorted by a detachment of tlio Life Guards. Tho great 
officers of State received her Majesty and bis Itoyal High- 
ness. Before the levee, tlio Karl of Aberdeen bad un audience 
of the Queen. Tlio Earl of Warwick lmd nn audience of her 
Majesty, and delivered tho Undue of the Order of the Thistle 
worn by Ids father, tlio late Karl of Warwick. Lieut- 
Genornl Lord Seaton had an audience of the Queen, and 
received from her Majesty his gold stick of office us Colonel 
of the 2nd Regiment of Li to Guards. 
Her Majesty woro u train of gold cloth, trimmed with 
white blonde, and while bugles. The petticoat was of white 
satin, trimmed with white blondo and white bugles, and 
bows of white riband. Tho Queen's head-dress wus a 
diadem of diamonds. 
The Mayor of Norwich, Mr. Samuel Blgnoltl, presented 
to the Queen un uddress, pledging the loyal support of tho 
corporation in the prosecution of tho war. Mr. Dignold wus 
presented by the Duke of Wellington, and recoived tho 
honour of Knighthood from her Mnjestv. 
Her Majesty and Prince Albovt, attended by the Countess 
of Desert, t lie Countess of Churlemont, and tho Gentlemen 
in Wuiting, returned to Buckingham Palaco after the lcvco 
escorted by a detachment of Life Guards. 
The Court Ball to the Juvenile Nobility.— 
Monday was tho birthday of his ltoyul Highness Prince 
Arthur. Her Majesty gave a hall in the evening ut Buck- 
ingham Pulaco to a party of tho juvenile nobility. The in- 
vitations numbered about 2(i0, and comprised the families o 
the Foreign Ministers, of tlio Ministers of State, and of tho 
ladies nnd gentlemen of the Court. Her Royal Highness 
the Duchess of Kent, attended by Lady Anna Muvia Dawson 
and their Royal Highnesses the Duchess and Princess Mary 
of Cambridge, attended by a I.ndy in Waiting and Baron 
Knesebeck, arrived at the Paluco at Imlf-pust 8 o’clock, and 
were received by tho Queen in the White Drawing-room 
The general company lmd commenced arming ut 8 o’clock 
and were ushered up tho Grand Staircase, which was bril- 
liantly illuminated and decorated with flowers, the large 
arch at the termination of the first flight being completely 
filled to the height of about 14 feet with a beautiful display 
of geraniums, arranged with great taste, nnd lighted by two 
large crystal candelabra on massive bronze pedestals. Her 
Majesty’s juvenile guests assembled in the Picture Gallery. 
At u quarter to 9 o’clock tho Queen and Prince Albert, ac- 
companied by tho Princo of Wales, the Princess Royal, tho 
Princess Alice, Prince Alfred, the Princess Helena, the 
Princess Louisa, Princo Arthur, the Duchess of Kent, and 
the Duchess and Princess Mary of Cambridge, and attended 
by the Countess of Charlcmont, the IIou. Caroline Caven- 
dish, the ‘Hon. Flora Macdonald, the Marquis of Brcad- 
albane, Lord de Tabley, ^Viscount Torrington, Lieut. -Colouel 
the Hon. A. N. Hood, Colonel Wylde, Lord Charles Pitzroy 
and Captain tlio Hon. Dudley de Ros, entered the Throne- 
room, which was arranged for dancing, and tho ball imme- 
diately commenced with a quadrille. 
Costumes —The Royal Princesses wore dresses of white 
(nl 1 o over white silk, trimmed with" apple blossoms and 
wreaths of the same. The Princo of Wales and Prince 
Alfred wore tho Highland dicss. Lords Albert and Ronald 
Leveson Gower, tho sons of the Duke and Duchess of 
Suth- Hand ; the Marquis of Dougins, son of the Duke ami 
Duchc.-s of Hamilton ; the Marquis of Lome, and the Lords 
Archibald and Walter Campbell, sons of the Duke and 
DucIkss of Argyll, and other youthful scions of the Scot- 
tish aristocracy, wore the Highland costume. Her Majesty's 
private hand officiated for the dancing. 
Suffer.— Refreshments were served during the evening 
in nn an'e-room, und, ut the conclusion of tlio ball, Her 
Majesty’s juvenile visitors were conducted to supper, which 
w'qr served in the State Dinner-room. Captain the lion. 
Dudloy de Ros has relieved Lieutenant-Colonel F. H. Sey- 
mom in his duties as Equerry in Wuiting to Prince Albert. 
The Funeral of the late Marquis of Anolk- 
SEV —On Thursday morning, the remains of the late 
Marquis of Anglesey lay in state in the Mortuary Chamber, 
at Uxbridge House, to givo his friends an opportunity 
of paying their respects to the remains of the lute lamented 
nobleman. Next morning, at half-past ten o'clock, the 
mortal remains of the late Marquis were removed from 
Uxbridge House, accompanied by an escort of the Royal 
Horse Guards, Blue, of which regiment the noblo marquis 
was colonel, to the Northern Railway Station, King’s Cross, 
nnd afterwards by special train to Lichfield, accompanied 
by tho Karl of Uxbridge, now Marquis of Anglesey, Lord 
Paget, M.P. for South Staffordshire, with many other 
noblemen and gentlemen. Tho coffin, which is covered 
with rich silk crimson velvet, with gilt handles and or- 
naments, surmounted with a coronet and breastplate, hears 
the following inscription The Most Honourable Henry 
William Paget, First Marquis of Anglesey, Earl of Uxbridge, 
Huron Paget, of Beaudesert, Field-Marsliul, Colonel of the 
Royal Ilorso Guards (Blue), Lord-Lieutenant, and Cuslos 
Rotulorum of tlio counties of Anglesey and Staffordshire, 
Constublo of Carnarvon Custlo, Ranger of Snowdon Forost, 
Vice-Admiral of Carmarthenshire, Cuptuin of Cowes Castle, 
Privy Councillor, K.G., G.O.B., K.8.P., G.C.H., Knight of 
Maria Theresa of Austria, Knight of St. George of Russia, 
Knight of William of Holland; born 17th May, 1768; 
died 29th April, 1854.” 
FASHIONABLE WORLD. 
Death of the Marchioness Dowager of Qubens- 
bbrry. — This venerable lady died on the 29th ult., at the 
advanced ago of 80. Her ladyship was distinguished for 
her evangclicul piety and chariluble acts. Slio was daughter 
nnd co-heiress to the third Duke of Buccleuch and Queens- 
berry. 
The Dukoaml Duchess of Northumberland have rotumed 
to town after some months’ sojourn in Italy. 
Tho Duchess Dowager of Cleveland has arrived at her 
inunsion in Grosvonor-square, from Yorkshire. 
The Earl and Countess of Deetive arrived in Park-stront, 
Westminster, for tho season, from tho Lodge Virginis, 
county of Cavan. 
Tlio Countess Granvilio had a soiree dansante on 
Thursday. 
Viscountess Palmerston bus cards out fur an assembly on 
Saturday, tho 13th instant. 
Lord and Lady St. Leonards and tho lion. Miss Sugdcn 
havo arrived at their residence in Chosbam-place, for tlio 
season. 
Mrs. Gladstone had an assembly on Wednesday evening, 
at tho official residence of tho Chancellor of tho Exchequer 
Downing-strect. Tho following members of the corps 
diplomatique were present:— His Excellency the Belgian 
Minister and Mudamo Van dc Wcyor, his Excellency the 
Austrian Minister, his Excellency tlio American Minister, 
his Excellency the Saxon Minister, his Excellency the 
Bavarian Minister, his Excellency the Portuguese Minister 
and tho Counloss Lavradio, his Excellency tho Greek 
Minister, his Excellency the Swedish Minister, M. Tricoupi, 
M. und Madame Pinto do Several, M. Snrela, &c. 
Tlio Right 
Cabinet Minister 
in Belgravo-squar 
Sir William and the Hon. Lady Middleton arrived at 
their new residence, in Orosvcuor-Dluce, on Tuesday evening. 
Lady Antrohus will givo her first ball on Wednesday 
noxt. 
Col. Lloyd V. Watkins, M.P., Mrs. Watkins, nnd family, 
havo arrived at their house, No. 13, Cavendish-square, from 
Pounoyre, Brecknockshire. 
which was immediately followed by an advance of wages' 7- 
Blackburn and other places, led us and the factory worker! 
of Preston to believe that the employers were in a positir 
to give a similar advance, which was conceded by 32 0 f t|, 
employers, hut was afterwards taken off through the refusal 
of four employers to follow tlio praiseworthy example of i| m 
great majority of the trade. After 36 weeks’ struggle w 
are obligc3 to bring tlio contest to a temporary C |’ 0iifl 
Wo have been compelled to adopt this alternative by tfi^ 
universal combination of the employers, whoso paid ngem 8 
have swept the three kingdoms for the means of destruction 
to hcPrepton operatives. These hirelings huvebocn assisted ii 
iliecirculationof their nefarious misrepresentations by apower* 
ful but unscrupulous press, and by the miscalled guardians 
of the poor, who havo emptied their workhouses of all tl, Qt 
could crawl from their gates. The employers have been 
further assisted in their unholy crusade by the recent 
proceedings of a portion of tho overlookers, W |, 0 
have lent or sold themselves to the employers to circulate 
through the country false statements respecting t|, 0 
position of Preston, which havo hud the eil’cct of Cur . 
tailing the amount of subscriptions in those towns where 
their misrepresentations have been nmdo. Coupl e j 
with those obstacles, the Eastern war, and tho unprccedonied 
high price of provisions, have operated as insurmountable 
difficulties to tho continuation of the power-loom weavers' 
struggle. The operatives have therefore been advised to 
resume work until a more favourable opportunity ; as the 
time will come when that 10 per cent, will be granted to the 
operatives which is now unjustly and by might withheld from 
them. In conclusion, we beg that you will carry out tlio 
following resolution, passed by tlio Central Committee at their 
meeting^ held on Sunday lust: — 
“ ‘ That tho cxecutivo of tho Weavers’ Association draw 
up on address to the country, stating the reasons that 
have brought the Preston strike to a conclusion, and 
soliciting tho working classes to subscribe to support 
those whom the manufacturers have thrown upon the streets 
and to pay off auy engagements the executive have entered 
into.’ 
“ We remain, fellow-countrymen, 
“ Yours in the cause of labour, 
“ George Cowell, “ John Cheetham, 
“ Mortimer Gkimshaw, “ Thomas Rhodes, 
“ John Matthew, “ William Walton, 
“ John Tongue, “ Edward Whittle. 
“ KINDER SMITH, President, 
“ EWIN WHITTLE, Treasurer, 
“ J. B. HORSFALL, Gen. See. 
“ Preston, May 1." 
This morning the operatives wore called together at 
the usual place of meeting, in order that they might be 
made acquainted with what had transpired. There wus 
an immense gathering, and the peoplo still seemed full 
of spirit and enthusiasm. Mr. Cowell was escorted to 
the cart by troops of friends, and tho multitude cheered 
vociferously. 
The Chairman (Mr. Baxcudalo) said— Circumstances havo 
occurred that have compelled us this morning to cull you 
together, in order to lay our position before you. You aro 
all aware of the efforts that have been mode by tho associated 
masters for the purpose of destroying this movement. You all 
knowtho course the Stockport masters hnvotaken wiili regard 
to the wages paid in thuttown. Youalsokuow the course takru 
by tlio masters of Durwcn and of Blackburn — namely, a re- 
duction of 10 per cent. Under these circumstances, we felt 
it our hounden duty to call you together, knowing that when 
the reduction in Blackburn und in Darwcn takes place the 
excitement will ho 6uch that it will he impossible to keep 
those hands in tho mills. Tlio consequence must be that 
our funds would drop off, and the weavers would be com- 
pelled to resume work. Now, in order that we may not 
drive the struggle on to such a length that the people should 
snfl'or moro than they have done, wo havo determined lo 
rotire until a more favourable opportunity presents itself. 
(“ Hear, hear,” and cheers.) I am proud to say that during 
a cold winter, with only 4s. eucli per week, tlio people of 
Preston have conducted themselves with such propriety and 
decorum as to have guined the respect of the whole country. 
You have stood nobly to tho cause in which you em- 
barked, and depend upon it that, although we have to re- 
R ht Hon. Sidney Herbert gavo a dinner to the | sumo work now, the masters have not been ablo to nccom- 
[inisters on Wednesday evening, at Ills residence, plish tho object they lmd in view. (Hoar, hear.) 1 o 
o-square. advise yon, then, to return peaceably and comfortably to 
THE PRESTON STRIKE —TERMINATION OF THE 
CONTEST. 
Preston, May 1. — The power-loom weavers have at 
length retired from the strugglo in which they havo been 
engaged for the last 35 weeks ; und the Preston strike is 
virtually at an end. Failing funds have Hastened this result 
— not lack of firmness on the part of the people, it became 
evident, from the proceedings at the delegate meeting, that 
the chief sources of pecuniary support were being dried up, 
but the public wero scarcely prepared for the sudden close of 
this memorable contest. On the assembling of the delegates, 
tho president, Mr. Kinder Smith, appealed to them thus: — 
If this battle is lost (said lie) the fault will not ho with tho 
operatives of Preston, but with tlio country for not sending 
sufficient support. It is for you to say what shall bo the 
result of thiB struggle; it is for you to say whether the 
masters shall succeed in crushing tho operatives of this town. 
To you, thou, I commit them, and wo shall see whother you 
or tho omployershuve tho most charity towards them. After 
this appeal, instead of tho announcement of subscriptions, as 
usual, a delegate from Tad) ham roso and moved an adjourn- 
ment, in order that tlierupresentalivosof the various districts 
might confer together iu private. This boing seconded, wus 
put to tho vote und carried unanimously. I understand that 
tho contributions brought in yesterday only amounted to 
about 4l)0 1., instead of 2,000/. and upwards, as formerly. 
Tlio result of tho conference of delegates was made known 
this morning by tho publication of tho following address : — 
“To the Trades and People of Britain. 
“ Friends anl Fellusv-countrymen, — Wc, the undersigned 
members of the Executive Committco of the Power-Loom 
Weavers’ Association, beg to inform you that a combina- 
tion of circumstances renders it imperatively necessary that 
we should lay before you the position of the Preston weavers. 
The successful termination of the late strike at Stockport, 
your work, and, depend upon it, the day will come when 
your drmund will be granted without either strikes or lock- 
outs. (Cheers ) 
Messrs. Waddington, Grimshaw, Walton, Worswick, 
Matthew, and Smith, also addressed the assembly. 
Tho following resolution, moved by Mr. Matlliow, and 
seconded by Mr. Cowell, was enrried unanimously : — 
“ That the best thanks of the people of Preston ho given 
to the trades of England for their munificent support during 
this protracted struggle.” 
The chairman announced that £400 or £500 was expected 
from Blackburn that day, and that, together with the 
money received yesterday, would be divided among tho 
hands. Several hearty cheers were then given for the 10 
per cent., and l lie* multitude dispersed. 
prltomtarg. 
MONDAY. — Louds— conversation arose, In which Lord St. 
Leonards, Lord Campbell, and tlio Lord Chancellor took part, relative 
to tlio Instructions under which convicts in this country ore set at 
liberty upon tickets of leave. Several cases of hardship upon convicts, 
arising from tliolr inability to procure employment, after having ob- 
tained tickets of leave, in consequence of the zeal of the police, wero 
slated. Eventually, tho Lord Chancellor promised to communicate 
with tho Homo Secretory upon tho subject, nnd to produce tho lnstruc- 
tions. 
In reply to a question from Lord Lyndhurst, 
The Earl of Abcrd. en said It wus not the intention of the Government 
to Introduce in the present session any measure relating to tuo 
University of Cambridge. 
On the motion that tho House go into committee upon the Income- 
tax BUI, . 
Earl Granville made a statement of tho nature and provisions o 
the measure, in the courso of which he briefly vindicated tho flunncia 
policy of the Government upon which It was founded. 
Lord Brougham stnted that he retained all Ills former objections m 
tho incoino tax. Ho still thought that a tax upon income deriveu 
from capital ought to be differeut from a tax upon income derive 
from labour; and that of all taxes, a tax upon Income was tho wors , 
with the exception of taxes upon food, taxes upon knowledge, an 
taxes upon the administration of justice. But owing to the ' vftr ' 
which we were engaged, the expenses of which must be paid, the > * 
come tax was not only necessary, bnt it was necessary to double i . 
and on this ground alone he assented to it. , 
Tho Earl of Malmesbury sold tho laic Government had been turn 
out upon their financial policy; and therefore it was the more J nC “f ‘ 
bent upon the present Government to show that their financial pon J 
entitled them to the confidence of the country. Glancing at * * 
Gladstone's several propositions, he contended that all his expectatio 
had proved Illusory. The noblo carl 6ald ho should not oppose im- 
motion. 
