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Edinburgh Evening Courant

Location

Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 28, 1868

Page

9

Abolition Motion Approved by Council in Gradual Steps

The council debated a gradual reduction plan to 120 and approved the report by 18 to 2. Key supporters included the Provost, Bailies Skinner and Fyfe, Dean of Guild Law, and others, while Cattanach and Tawse opposed. The meeting then adjourned.

George Heriot's Hospital Stott Dr Nisbet Courant Storr Gray Tawse Tve House Nisper George Watson's Hospital Merchant Maiden Hospital George Heriot Catraxaca Edinburgh D. Lewis Ishmael Bailie Frre Alison Duncan Lewis Macgenhat Guild Law Bailie Skinner Bailie Frere Bailies Skinner and Fyfe Cox Russel Macknight J. Wilson Bladworth Rowatt Cattanach and

Goodwood Sporting Notes Highlight Odds and Picks

Iconoclast previews Goodwood opening with favorable weather and a full programme. Bets focus on BADSWORTH in the Savant Stakes, PAUL JONES if in form, BELLADRUM in the Ham Stakes, and BLINK HOOLIE in the Annesley Stakes. Stewards’ Cup uncertain.

Iconoclast Goodwood Ducal Park Sortatts Badsworth Pnnt Paul Jones Phoebus Slanderer Belladrum Merry

Goopwoop Cup and City Races Feature Wide Odds

Racing odds across Srrwagns Cup Goopwoop Cup and City meeting show The Skipper Mercury Gomera Fidelia Ecarte and Kidderminster among favorites with varying bets. Manchester events list Blinkhoolie Tabouret Fidelia and others as contenders in multiple stakes.

Srrwagns’ Cup Agat Mercury Goorwoop Staxes Tabouret Kidderminster Agat Gomera Fidelia Ecarte Cannon Ball

GOODWOOD RACES ARRIVALS LIST OF HORSES AND FILLY NAMES

A long list of entrants for the Goodwood races presented in full, detailing horses such as West Maesderwen Yellow Rose La naret Cavalier Niam Troubadour Vex Kidderminster Snowdrop Redirivus Harvester Ecarte Distaff Musk Gomera Clarion Spy Taraban Venom Paul Jones Ettrick King Richard Chippenham Badsworth Rattleholder Python Van Amburgh Pearlfeather Ursula Tenedos Leonie Speculum Gloire de Dijon Cannon Ball King Victor Julius Acaster Yermak Vespasian Seville Wollow Target Silenus Sir Oliver Knight of the Garter Blinkhoolie St Ronan Crown Princess Sister to Veda Slanderer Reindeer Destournel Blueskin Lady Blanche filly Rhysworth Brother to Ravioli Indian Star Ferragus Irish Queen filly Westminster Chatelherault Alpenstock Chantoiness Standard Bearer Cock of the Walk Lopez Border Knight Herald Lady Cecilia Athena Vanina Musa Frederick Charles Minaret Werring ton Charnwood Vale Royal Cellina Happy Thought Sister to Italia Moslem La Belle Jeanne John Leech Scimitar Citron Actress Tichtfit filly Logax Dulcet Hoplight Special Our Mary Ann Banditte Marino Ironmaster Sister to Rosicracian Palmer Xi Satyr Fakir Cotyto Adesinda Aber geldie Walmer Iron Duke Mercury Bel Giorno Siderolite.

Goodwood Races West Maesderwen Yellow Rose Lanaret Cavalier Niam Troubadour Vex Kidderminster Snowdrop Redirivus Harvester Ecarte Distaff Musk Gomera Clarion Spy Taraban Venom Paul Jones Ettrick King Richard Chippenham Badsworth Rattleholder Python van Amburgh Pearlfeather Ursula Tenedos Leonie Speculum Westminster Chatelherault Alpenstock Chantoinesse Cock of the Walk Lopez Border Knight Herald Lady Cecilia Athena Vanina Musa Frederick Charles Minaret Werrington Charnwood Vale Royal Cellina Happy Thought Italia la Belle Jeanne John Leech Scimitar Citron

Arrow of Selkirk Reclaimed by Royal Archers Visit

The Royal Company of Archers visited Selkirk drawing crowds for a half holiday as they competed for the silver arrow once won by Walter Scot of Goldelands in 1660. Brigadier General Sir William Gibson Craig led the party, with Robert Craig Maglagan later claimed the arrow after two hours of shooting at The Haugh amid bright sun.

Selkirk Walter Scot Goldelands Royal Company of Archers Queen’s Scotland Royal Archers Wm. Gibson-Craig Dalgleish Rodgers William Robert Craig Maclagan County Hall Royal Company Peebles George Steuart C.A

Death of Lord Cranworth at Holwood Ends a Long Legal Career

The Times notes the sudden passing of ex chancellor Lord Cranworth at Holwood after a short illness. He died in his eighty year, having presided over the House of Lords during pivotal debates, and leaving a career marked by measured, principled conduct and a strong reputation for judicial rigor.

Times Lord Cranworth Holwood Pitt House of Lords Nelson Bury St Edmound’s School Bloomfield Bury Winchester Cambridge Bickersteth Lord Langdale Wrangler Chief Baron Pollock Rolfe Alderson and Maaie Penryn Falmouth Exchequer Parke Rash Baron Rolfe Robert Rolfe Equity Court of Chancery Court of Appeal Aberdeen Lord Wensleydale Lord Palmerston Lord Campbell Lord Westbury Russell Ferriby Slake Lincolnshire Humber Hebbles Alldridge Oglesby Firth Catile London Ulverston Messra Dixon & Co Black Beck Corning-Honge Truro Job Thoraday New Quay Lushbrook St Day Civil Service Gazette Epps

Volunteers Tax Review in JHE Quez Observed

Readers and the public are invited to note a formal review issued by Mex. Macfarlane. The exhibit is a lithographic print showing the sham fight, depicting troops at the moment of conclusion. It aims to provide a clear impression of the gathering and those who participated for those unable to attend.

Martinmas Balcormoqo Largo Lundin Fife Finlay Ames Brace Lundin House Alexander J. Russell C.S George Street Edinburgh Upper Lower Warning Hills Covington Acres &Co Whitsunday Carmichael Hill Carmichael John Tweddle Lower Warninghill Thankerton Lanark Biggar Robert Denholm Dowett George Steest Lochend Ratho Edinburgh and Glasgow Murray Newington Terrace Adamson & Galland W.S Nelson Street Econnoitrer Tovrist Jupiter's Moons, &Co Carmarthen Lord Gifford Lord Garvagh Digby Cayley Mary A. Fawkes W Starkey Wrenbury Hythe Salom & CO Pemers Street Jhe Quez Mex. Macfarlane Selkirkshire Selkirk Peeblesshire Bers Leithen Company Innerleithen Eumana Park

Rain falls this week at Thurnton in January

Rain fallen this week at Thurnton, January, 11.3 inches.

Thurnton

Holloway's Pills Advertised for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement extols Holloway's Pills for quick relief from indigestion and a range of stomach liver bowels and kidney disorders. It claims to restore appetite ease feeble digestion and general well being by treating torpid organs and long standing cases with reliable efficacy.

Nature Pulvermacher Académie de Médecine Paris Royal College of Physicians London C. Locock Wm. Fergusson Bart J. R. Martin E. Sieveking A. Clarke London Hospital J. L. Pulvermacher Regent Street N.B Holloway

London and Liverpool Market Report on Wheat Cattle and Iron

London corn prices fell with wheat down 2s and flour 1s per sack. Cattle supply large in London with mixed quality. best mutton and lamb in demand, veal scarce and dear. Liverpool reports slower demand and price declines with cattle and sheep. grain and butter prices listed for Cork and Glasgow markets. various imports and stock figures included.

London Arriva Liverpool Liverpool Cutton Jd Tod Surur Glasgow

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