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The Tories had a grand field-night on Thursday, and very

nearly defeated the Government. The War Office had proposed to save 46,0001. on the cost of the 14,000 yeomanry by not calling them out for six days' drill this year. The economy is a safe one, as the volunteer cavalry is about twice as efficient; but the Tories like the yeomanry, which will, they think, ride heartily at a mob, and is commanded by country gentlemen, and they wanted a party divi- sion too, so they had it. The result was a vote of 158 to 157, a " very near thing." Nothing particular was gained, but the Opposition had shown their strength, and cheered the numbers vehemently.

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