The Express.
London, England, 1846-09-17 00:00:00

NAVAL.

The Duke of Wellington, accompanied by the Marquis of
Anglesey, the Muter-General of the Ordnance, Captain
Lord Clarence Edward Paget, R.N., Captain Whitmore,
R.E., and several officers of the Royal Engineers, arrived at
Sheerness on Tuesday, at 12 o'clock on a visit of inspection
of the fortifications at that port. an His Grace and party's
arrival in the harbour, the steamer Black Eagk, Vice-Admi-
ral Sir Edward King, commander-in-chief of the
station, immediately proceeded on board to pay his respects,
and convey the illy/mous party on land. Having deem-

harked at the Ordnance Stairs they immediately directed
their steps to the neighbouring fortifications, over which they
were conducted by Captain Whitmore, A. 8., director of the
works, Colonel 1 homson, A.B. having been prevented by
indisposition_ from coming from Chatham to meet his Grace.
At the burraeks, his Grace and party entered the Admiral's
carriage and two post chaise, which had been in attendance
since yesterday, and so were driven along the new works and
, across the Lind defences to Mile Town, through which they
proceeded rapidly. Arriving at the Telegraph Hill, about
two miles distant, they inspected it minutely, with a view, it
is said, of ascertaining the propriety of huilding • fort there-
on, it being considered tho strongest available position
in the island for such an erection. His Grace and party
returned by the same route to the barracks, where
they dismounted, about two o'clock, and immediately
embarked on board the Black Eagle, in which they pro-
ceeded to Chatham to inspect the fortifications at that port,
after which the Duke returned to London with the Marquis
of Anglesca. All honours, at the express desire of the
Duke, were dispensed with, both at his landing and em-
barkation, and not above twenty persons witnessed either,
his arrival having been considered doubtful, after the dis-
appointment of Monday. Captain Arthur, C. 8., the re-
spected Superintendent of Sheerness Dockyard, we were
sorry to hear, was unable to attend from indisposition.
Arroprrsolaia, strr. I.s.—Licatemmt—W. Wood, to the America.
Henn, to the America. Retort, to the
tcidon. Naval Cadet—E. W. :Caulkq to the Victory. Clerk--it. Bat-
chelor, to the vidon. First Engineer—ti. Kaye, to the Bulldog.
&wild Enginecr—E. Deeley, to the Bulldog.
MILITARY. _ _ _ _

PENRIONERIL—Yesterday a review of the pensions of the
first division, residing in the eastern district of the metro-
polis, took place on the rand parade in the Tower. They
were inspected by Captain Holder, the commander of the
division, who expressed his entire satisfaction at their ap-

SPORTING.
DONC.tSTI:II, TeL.DAT ArIERNOOX ONE OVIAWK.
In our lan we posted the betting up to eleven o'clock on Monday
night, but not to the finish, business not having been brought to a
close until between twelve and one o'clock. Sir Tattoo Sykes,
against whom 4 to 1 was laid to several hundred pounds, milled a
little, tend tell off first favourite, at 7to 2. Brocario was at 4 to I
layers; sting at 6 to 1, and The Traverser at 7 to I, both backed with
great spirit. 9to I taken about logo, and offered against Fancy Boy ;
14 to 1 against Crancbrook, and 20 to l against Poynton. Orimaton
was quite out of the betting.
The rooms have been again thronged this morning, and some bud.
moiling been dune at the following prices, which will be found to
agree substantiaUy with those last reported:
CIiAIIrAONC STAWL
5 to 4 agst Planet 't) I 6 to 1 apt Neriesa 't)
2to 1 Van Tromp t) I 6to 1 Capt. Harcourt's f.
Sr. Luna.
3 to 1 agst Sir Tattoo Sykes 9 to 1 agst Fancy Boy
4to I Broeardo 20 to 1 Cranebrook
6to 1 Sting 20 to 1 Free Lance
Gto 1 The Traverser 25 to 1 Poynton
9to 1 logo ft)
PROFIABLE STAII71:10 AND Unto'.
Mr. W. Scott's Sir Tattoo Sykes Unknown
Erimon-Bragh Ditto
General Shubrick's Bromrdo 1 lolmias
Cul. Anson's logo
Lord Maidstone's Toni ....... . ....... . S. Day
Lord L Stencil's Sting
Mr. O'Brien's The Traverser .l. Maroon
Mr. O'Brien's Grirraton Marlow
Mr. Meikkon's Fancy Buy Templeman
Mr. Meiklam's Poynton Cartwright
Mr. Stewart's Cranebrook liumby
Lord Chesterfield's Free Lance Nat
Mr. Skerratt's Romance (It. b.) Whitehouse
Besides the above, Lord Polinton's Draw, Mr. Worthington's Shar-
stun, Mr. It. Johnson's Jerry colt, and one of Mr. Vireford's marts,
arc talked of, but are not very likely to come to the post; Gritustou
is also doubtful, go that we may venture to take the number of run-
nets at 12 or 13. It is now rumoured that E. Edwards will be on Ste
Tattoo Sykes, but nothing certain will be known till this evening.
Tt".I,AY Sltilir.—strange as it may read, there were not enough
maiden horses in the town to make a race Sir the 50f. Plate ; It of
course became void, and the cab remains in the corporation exche-
quer. This reduced the bill of fare Mr this day to four races, of which
the Champagne Stakes alone posossed any prospictive interest. This,
neat to the St. Leger, was decidedly the must important event of the
meeting, inasmuch as its result iv...certain to have a material influence
on the Derby betting, in which Van Tromp, a winner it Liverpool
and Goodwood, and Planet, a winner at Goodwood, stood first and
second favourites. Planet, put up at 5,01.10 guineas, at the side of
the Iteotinek two-year-cads, au the Bth inst., was a grist "pot," with
his party, but it "tasted over," Von Tromp having made running
from end to end at a strong pace, and woo in gallant style by a
length. We ought to Mote that the two favourites bad something the
best of the start, not that this in any way prejudiced the chances of
the non.favourites. To this race pm.ciled the Queen's Plate, and at
a few minutes before flee, nearly half an hour beyond the time
named in the card, a very indifferent day's racing was brought to an
end. The weather was delightful, but the cominny was wufuhly lack-
ing in fashion, and in number was more in keeping with the sprat
than with our expectatioos. We subjoin a sketch of the racing:
Pilaw' Loam STAKE. of 10 Fors. each, and 50 added; for 3-yrolda,
7st Mb : four, Bet Mb; five, fist 121 h; six and aged, Oct. it mile.
(Sid subs.)
Major larhurgh's lied Rover (Holmes) 1
Mr. Wrefard's Wit end A. Dal 2
Sir J. Gemar Pan a tisa (E. kalwards
Sir J. Ilawky's 'Sat 4
Mr. Meikkon's Inheritress pleman 5
31 r. Jaques's Philip rtisimpion 6
7 to 4 oast Bravissuno ; S to 2 cunt Inheritress; 4 to 1 apt Sal
Robin; and 6 to I agst Pantasa.
Won by a neck. Punta. a bad third. Wiessnd made running
at a good pace, Red Robin waiting on her to the distance ; he then
went in front, had a lead of three ports of a length at the stand, and
appeared to be winning cleverly; the mare, however, came a few
yanks front home, made a good fight, and was only beaten by a neck.
Pantasi woo a did third. Run in 2 min. 44 see.
CLKVELASO lb-soresr dof 25 also, each, lo ft, and 5 It only If
declared, • ith to added ; the mound to save his stake. Om Mile.
(16 subs, 8 of whom declared.)
Lord Chesterfield's lady Wildair 7st 121 b

Mr. Aleiklam's Godfrey., ttst 21b . (Templeinal 2
Mr. Meeson's Fair Charlotte, 74 716 (Crouch 3
Mr. Worthington's IJOICOOIIire Witch, 74 4th (Francis) 4
Betting. -6 to 4 Nest Lady Wildair, and 2 to 1 agst Fair Charlotte.
Fair Charlotte made play, followed by Lancashire Witch to the turn,
and then by Lady Wddalr to the distance ; her Ladyship this took up
the running, WOO never caught, and won easy by a length. Run in
1 min. 43 see.
CILOIPAONIt STAKES Of 50 SOVR. each, h ft for 2-yr old colt. Set ;lb,
and fillies, set Mb; the second to save his stake. lied Mouse in
(40 subs'.
Lord Eglinton'a Van Tram. (J. Marmon) 1
Mr. Mostyn's Planet (Nat 2
Mr. W. wrott's Chri.toer 'Owner 3
Capt. 0. I. Ilareourt's br (by Lanertost den by Tomboy (Lye 4
lord Zetland's Itches by Lawrence (Joy 5
Mr. Taylor's George 'Judson (Templeman 6
Mr. I largreave el .lain liregis (Cartwright) 7
Berreso.—Even on Planet, and 9 to 4 agstVanTromp. After a good
deal of marching and counter-marching the horses were brought in
tolerable order to the )ost, and started at the first signal, Van Tromp
taking the led, Sdlowed by Planet, and without ever being caught
winning cleverly by a length. The race was between the first two
(min first to last. stun in I win. IS see.
llnt MAI tarrv'i. I'IATE of lOU &new 3-yr old, Tat Ulb; four, 9st ;
Svc, 9491 b; nix and aged, lOst. 4 /aim;
Mr. John Day's The hero (A. Pail 1
Mr. Ilemletine's Fitzwilliam
7 and It to I on The hero, who made his own running and won by
Sateen lengths.
BETTLNG ON THE COURSE.
be. Lanai.
7 to 2 agst Sir Litton Sykes 9 to 1 agst Ingo ',t)
4 1 Brocardo 20 1 Free Loire
7 I Sting 20 1 Crauxhrook
7 1 Fancy Boy 30 1 Boynton .1)
7 1 Traverser

DLllia.
10 to 1 art Van Tromp (t) 40 to 1 agst Horn of the Chase (t)
25 —1 The Liberator (t) 50-1 The Yield it)

WEDNESDAY:-(BT EIPItM.)

DONCAATER RACE COUIPE, WIIIMILTDAY AITLILNOON, rtu.r-earr 4.
Sr. Lmmt Sr uctr of 50 nom each, h ft, for 3-yr old colt. art 71h,
and Illlier, Oat 21b; the rot-ond to receive 300/. and the third Teel. out
of the Makes. St. Leger Court.. (1411 Adm )
Mr. W. Scott's Sir Tonal Sykes
Col. Anson's lago
Gen. Shuhrick's Brocardo
The fullowina taro started :
Lord Chem( Meld'', Free Lance
Mr. D. Cook's Fancy Boy
Mr. Cranstoun'r Crancbrook
Mr. O'Brien'r Grin:anon .
Lord E. Itumell'a Sting
Lord Maidstone's Torn Tulloeh
Mr. O'Brien's The 'Frowner
hir. W. goon's Erin-go-Bragh

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Mr. Skerratt's Ramie*
Mr. fileiklam's Poynton (Lyes 0
Betting.-3 to 1 ant Brocardo, 7to 2 eget Sir Tatton Sykes, Gto 1
ant Sting (t freely), 7 tot and Inn, 7 to 1 ant The Traverser, 9 to I
agat Fancy Boy, 10 to 1 ant Poynton (t). Won by half a length.
Torn Tullock, making play far his stable, went off with the lead as
sat as his most questionable legs would carry him, Sir Tatton lying
second, well up with him, and the others in a cluster elate behind.
Before they had gone half a mile Po,don was beaten, and was vir-
tually—almost literally—dropped. The others went on in the same
posiis. to the T.Y.C. post, where Sir Tatter'. finding Tiilloch's wind
begin to fail, pushed the pace a bit, and at the Red house came up
with, and passed him. From this point all the race was over. Sit
Tattoo kept his lead, defeatiag easily each horse that challenged him
—first Fancy Boy, then Traverser, thirdly Brocardo, and lastly lago,
who struggled on as game as heart of horse cou!d struggle, but never
reached Sir Tattoo, who went In a clever winner by a good half-
length.
BALE or BLOOD Stock or Messes. TAITEIMALL'I.—A 2-yr old colt,
by Sheet Anchor out of Speedwell, 50 guineas; Wynyard, 4 yrs., Olga.;
• gr. m., by Y. Phantom, dam by Sorcerer, 20ge. ' • her foal, by the
Provost, 30gs.; Remain, by Bowtco, 1340 p.; Bay Colt, by Jereed
out of Charlotte West, 130 gs.

CRICKIT.—Esozsgo v. Omitting:a Towit COVNTT, 117711
Box llnc.rxm—On Tuesday this match was resumed at Cam-
bridge, and with the extraordinary result, that eight wickets of
F.ngland " were demolished for Moen runs. The whole innings,
however, notwithstanding the havoc in the early part, yielded not
less than 39 runs, so that the Cambridge went in for 08 to win. They
made 91 runs, leaving one wicket to go down.