field and Emigrant, Sealskin being a long way in the rear of every thing. They ran thus to the foot of the hill, ascending which Emigrant dropped back, followed as they disappeared from sight by Podargus, the two being hopelessly in the rear as they came along the Woodside. Lord Glasgow's colt maintained his place, closely pressed by Lord Lyon to the rifle butts, when they were joined by Caithness, who followed the pair to the Red-house, where the former was beaten, leaving the favourite and Caithness side by side with the lead, Knight of the Crescent lying third, Savernake fourth, with Strathconan and Westwick next, the Maid of Masham colt at the same time gradually dropping into the rear with the beaten horses, who at this period exhibited a lengthened tail. Caithness was seen to give way as they came fairly into the straight, followed, as they crossed the road before reaching the distance, by Knight of the Crescent, which left Savernake in attendance upon Lord Lyon, the pair being a couple of lengths in advance of Lord Exeter's colt, close up with whom came Strathconan. On reaching the distance, Challoner, who had ridden his horse with great tenderness, brought up Savernake, and, getting to the favourite's head half-way down, the pair came on locked together amid the breathless silence of the vast multitude, and finished one of the closest and most exciting contests seen here for many years, by a head in favour of Lord Lyon, whose owner was met with vociferous cheering on the number 15 being hoisted on the telegraph. Knight of the Crescent finished third, four lengths in their rear; a similar distance separated the latter from Strathconan. Caithness was fifth, Westwick sixth, the Maid of Masham colt seventh, and Sealskin next. Podargus, Harefield, and Emigrant were beaten off a long way, and did not pass the post.

20. INAUGURATION OF THE QUEEN'S STATUE AT ABERDEEN.-The Prince of Wales presided at the inauguration of a fine marble statue of the Queen. The situation chosen for the statue is at the corner of St. Nicholas-street, right opposite the top of Marketstreet, and within two hundred yards of the Post-office, having for a background the Town and County Bank. The subscriptions to procure the statue were collected immediately after the inauguration of the statue of the Prince Consort by Her Majesty in October, 1863. A thousand pounds was soon obtained, not a few of the subscribers being working men. Baron Marochetti's statue of the Prince Consort is of metal, and represents his late Royal Highness seated in a chair in the dress of a field-marshal. The work now unveiled has a more effective appearance; the artist, Mr. Alexander Brodie, a local sculptor, has represented the Queen standing, bearing the sceptre in her right hand, while with the other hand she clasps the folds of a tartan plaid. The drapery is skilfully managed. The figure of Her Majesty stands 8 ft. 6 in. in height, is cut from a block of Sicilian marble, and is placed on a richly-polished pedestal over ten feet in height. The arrival of the Prince of Wales was the signal for a hearty round of cheers.

The Prince, who was dressed in Highland costume, on alighting acknowledged the compliment by frequently bowing to the spectators. His Royal Highness was accompanied by General Knollys, Colonel Keppel, and Dr. Robertson, Her Majesty's commissioner at Balmoral. Some disappointment was felt that the Prince was not accompanied by the Princess.

In accordance with a unanimous resolution of the Town Council, the freedom of the city was conferred upon the Prince. When the diploma of this honour had been read, it was fastened by a riband of the Highland cap of the Prince. The Provost then proceeding, said:

"The manner in which this diploma is handed to your Royal Highness is in accordance with time-honoured usage. I now have the honour to welcome your Royal Highness as the youngest burgess of bon accord, in memory of your illustrious father, and to a long list of honourable names standing on the roll."

The Prince in reply said :

"My Lord Provost and Gentlemen,-I thank you for the honour you have conferred on me by presenting me with the freedom of the ancient city of Aberdeen. I thank you also for the welcome I have received to-day. I shall not easily forget the kindness you have shown me on this occasion."

This ceremony over, no time was lost by the gentlemen of the reception party, the Prince, and suite, in making their way to the carriages in waiting. All along the route the Prince received a hearty welcome from the crowd, and he frequently acknowledged the demonstrations made from the streets and windows. The procession halted at the Royal Hotel, which is only separated from the statue by the breadth of Union-street. In front of the hotel a balcony was erected, from which the ceremony of unveiling the statue was to take place. The Prince entered the hotel and appeared on the balcony, preceded by the Lord Provost, and accompanied by a number of gentlemen already named. Loud cheers greeted him, which he answered by lifting his bonnet and bowing. The Rev. Professor Milligan, D.D., one of the Deans of the Chapel Royal, offered up an appropriate prayer, after which Mr. Leslie, chairman of the subscribers to the statue, read an address, to which His Royal Highness replied:

"Gentlemen,-It has afforded me the greatest satisfaction of attending here this day by wish of Her Majesty and at your invitation for the purpose of inaugurating the statue of the Queen, my dear mother. Her Majesty has desired me to express how much she appreciates the motives which have led the people of Aberdeen to give this lasting evidence of their attachment and loyalty to her person, of which she has had so many proofs, and whose sympathy in her great sorrow has touched her so deeply. Her Majesty's satisfaction is much enhanced by the cordial unanimity which has combined all classes in your city and county in the erection of a work so grateful to Her Majesty's feelings, and so satisfactory as a

work of art. On my part, I have to thank you, gentlemen, for the expressions of attachment you have been good enough to make use of towards myself and the Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal family, and I heartily desire to join in your prayers that Her Majesty may long be spared to reign over a happy, devoted people."

The Prince then advancing to the front of the balcony, pulled the cord affixed to the flag which enveloped the statue, and in a second or two it was unveiled amid loud and enthusiastic cheering. The Prince expressed his high admiration of the statue, and warmly complimented Mr. Brodie on his success. Before leaving the balcony His Royal Highness also congratulated Mr. Leslie, chairman of the committee of subscribers, and Mr. Alexander Yeats, their secretary, on the success of their labours.

When the ceremony had been completed, the Prince drove to the house of the Lord Provost, where his Lordship and Lady Anderson had the honour of entertaining His Royal Highness and a distinguished party at luncheon.

24. GREAT REFORM DEMONSTRATION AT MANCHESTER.- This afternoon a meeting supposed to be larger than any hitherto assembled in England, was held at Manchester. During the morning many local divisions marched into the town from the various populous districts around, carrying flags inscribed with the words "National Reform Union," and proceeded to the square called Campfield, a centre surrounded by ten acres, in which six platforms were erected. Notwithstanding the torrents of rain which continued throughout the day, the numbers assembled were estimated by the reporters, both of the local and of the London press, at between 100,000 and 200,000 persons. At each of the above sections three resolutions were carried, namely, 1. "That this meeting protests against the perpetuation of class government to the exclusion of the great majority of the people from the franchise; refuses to allow itself to be made an instrument to further the means of contending parties or the selfish interests of any class; and pledges itself to adopt all means of organizing and agitating for the only just basis of representation-registered residential manhood suffrage and the ballot." 2. "That this meeting rejoices in the formation of the northern department of the Reform League, and pledges its support to the executive council in the organization of branches throughout the north of England, and hereby declares its confidence in Mr. Edmund Beales and the executive of the Reform League in London." 3. "That this meeting tenders its warmest and most grateful thanks to the Right Hon. William Ewart Gladstone, John Bright, Esq., John Stuart Mill, Esq., and all friends of Reform who, throughout the late discussions in Parliament, vindicated the character and protected the rights of the people; and further expresses confidence in the honesty and ability of Mr. John Bright to champion the people's cause in Parliament during the coming parliamentary struggle."

In the evening a great meeting was held in the Free Trade Hall, all parts of which were so crowded that of the thousands who sought admission but one-fourth could possibly succeed. As each person of note appeared on the platform, he was greeted with rounds of applause; but when Mr. Bright stepped forward to receive the address which was to be presented to him, the greatest enthusiasm was manifested.

The admission to the Free Trade Hall was by tickets, which were given away to the first applicants; but so great was the demand, that a guinea and even two guineas premium were offered for admission to the platform. Mr. T. B. Potter, M.P., presided, supported by Mr. Fildes, M.P.; Mr. Whitworth, M.P.; Mr. Lawson, late M.P. for Carlisle; Mr. G. Wilson, Sir James Watt, Mr. Jacob Bright, and a number of leading Liberas of the city and its neighbourhood.

The chairman having opened the proceedings, the following resolution, moved by Sir J. Watt, and seconded by Mr. Ernest Jones, was carried by acclamation:-"That this meeting, while recording its indignation at the insults offered in Parliament and by the Press to the working classes and their advocates, calls on the people of this country to allow themselves no longer to be trifled with by an oligarchic few, and to rally round those men who have upheld their cause."

An address to Mr. Bright was then carried by acclamation, and the chairman presented it.

Mr. Bright in answer spoke for upwards of an hour, his speech being received with enthusiastic applause. The next day the members of the northern department of the Reform League entertained Mr. Bright at a banquet; and, in acknowledging the toast of his health, that gentleman delivered another very eloquent address.

OCTOBER.

3. SOCIAL SCIENCE CONGRESS.-The tenth annual meeting of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science commenced at Manchester. A large number of visitors arrived during the day and in the evening. The Earl of Shaftesbury, K.G., the president for the year, delivered his inaugural address in the Free Trade Hall.

At the close of the noble lord's address thanks were voted to the Earl of Shaftesbury and to Lord Brougham, the retiring president.

Not fewer than 2000 people were assembled in the large room of the Free Trade Hall during the proceedings.

The next day was one of active operations in all the departments. The business began in the Nisi Prius Assize Court, which was densely crowded. A large number of ladies were present. Lord Brougham, as President of the Council, delivered an address. His lordship said it was once more his painful duty to notice their losses since the last Congress. Of these the latest was that of Sir C. Hastings; another was Lord Glenelg, by whose death social science had sustained a great loss. His public virtues and the entire unselfishness of his nature were strikingly displayed when dismissed from high office by being suddenly told that his place was wanted for some other arrangement.

Passing on to public affairs, the noble lord observed that the last session of Parliament had been most unfruitful in measures of law amendment, and, indeed, it had been in all respects disappointing to the friends of social science. This was chiefly owing to the lengthy debates on Reform, which led to no measure, and it was to be regretted that attention was not given to the acceptance by the Whigs, at the private meeting in December, 1829, of the proposed household suffrage with a year's residence, which might have been extended to all inhabitants of each house, and occasioned the admission to the suffrage of the better class of working men as well as the middle classes. The Reform debates ended in the dissolution of the Liberal Ministry, whose resignation was wholly unexpected, and must be admitted to have been quite unnecessary. Amongst other matters the important subject of courts of reconcilement had been passed over, though Mr. Kerr, the able and learned Sheriffs' Court judge, had suggested an admirable plan. The great success of such courts in Denmark and elsewhere rendered this postponement truly vexatious. In Denmark 29,000 out of 30,000 suits commenced had been thus settled without being brought to trial. The noble lord then referred to the defects in the law of evidence. The French system of subjecting the accused to the moral torture of judicial examination was, of course, to be avoided, but the accused should be allowed to give evidence at his option. The examination of parties in civil suits should be extended to the divorce courts. One of the deficiencies in the last session was in not passing the optional clause in the Act to amend the County Courts Act. These courts have given great relief to suitors, and the last return showed that in 1865 there were 782,849 plaints for sums exceeding in all 1,847,000. But unfruitful as the last session had been, the issue of the election commissions had led to important and scandalous disclosures of bribery. That offence could only be stopped by the infliction of severe punishment on the candidates and agents, and by sending those who give and those who receive bribes to the treadmill, like other offenders.

Lord Brougham then referred to the successful establishment of