Sydney, 28th May. The remains of the Prince de Conde, whose death was telegraphed to you on Satimlay, were laid in state this morning in St. Mary's Cathedral in the presence of 3000 persons, whilst thousands more, unable to gam admit tance, were congregated outside the Cathed ral. The ceremony was a most imposing one, consisting of a dirge, in which all the officials in the Cathedral joined, after which high mass was celebrated. The ceremonial lasted over two hours. The procession started from Petty's Hotel, down George-street, which, as well as the other streets leading from thence to the Cathedral, was densely thronged with spectators. The coffin was carried into the Cathedral by some of onr leading citizens, amongst whom was the At torney-General. The officers of the French and English vessels of war now in the harbor were present at the ceremony. Piepamtions have been made for the removal of the body to the Convent Saint Suabiaeo, near Para matta, where, for the present, it will re main.
Brisbane, May 25. The Brisbane Autumn Races commenced yesteiday. For the Tradesmen's Cup, Post man was first, and Corinthian second. The Maiden Plate was won by Cockles, Wallaby second. Capsicum pulled off the Great Tiial Stakes, with Rosewuter second ; and the City Handicap was won by Nonsuch, with Forester second.
