The Express.
London, England, 1868-06-03 00:00:00

CHESTER CUPS.

TO 11111 FOITOI or 1116 EXTII66.

Ste,—The curtain has fallen on the Derby drama
at last, and the final act, played out at Tattenall'a, has
given " heaps of satisfaction" to all except those quakes
who were gloating over the prospects of a bad settling,
As I suggested on Monday, the fears that had been in-
dulged in proved utterly groundless, though itcan scarcely
be said theta is no serious case of default, one " commis•
'ion" firm dealing somewhat largely with the public—not.
withstanding it has only been established a few months—
being unable at present to return more than the " staked
money" to the backers of Blue Gown. However,
a little negotiation will doubtless bring about something
like a fair settlement, and under any circumstances this
particular instance will not detract one iota from the
credit to which the Ring is due, for so promptly coming
to the scratch after one of the moat disastrous Derhys they
ever experienced. It is awful to think what a " settling"
there would have been if King Alfred had brought off the
cup instead of the pet of thepublic. Huodredsof thousands
would have found their way into strong boxes very difficult
to unlock, and the days of plunging would indeed have
been over, for some time to come, at least. As it is,
" punters" are stronger than they could boast for many
a day, the Oaks being a nice little extra plum for them,
and bookmakers will not have much cause to complain of a
lack of patronage at Ascot next week, although
the railway and other charges are such as should stall off
many an old habitue of the royal ground. Already opera-
tions on the meeting have commenced, the publication of
the new handicaps for the Ascot Stakes and Royal Hunt
Cop having been the signal for the opening of
"books." The transactions, nevertheless, are of uo impor-
tance, the principal movement being in favour of Eastley
(favoured decidedly—perhaps too much so) for the short
race. Perhaps no demonstration worth following will be
made about any of the great events until Ascot is reached,
for the sealed Cup nominations are still kept a secret, and
all classes of the turf community have plenty to employ
them in the meantime, apart from the Manchester and
Croydon sports. Sir Lydston Newman's and a heat of
other yearlings aro to be sold at East Acton on
Friday ; her Majesty's sale conies off on Saturday ; and
wicked people can even fill up the Sunday, it they like to
make a rush from Hampton on Saturday evening to Paris
to see The Earl or something else win the Grand Prize.
Already odds are laid on Mr. Padwick's useful "instru-
ment of gaming," no one supposing he will get scratched
after crossicg the Channel, if he did after arriving at
Epsom on the eve of the Derby ; albeit, the Glenda of
Vale Royal have great hopes of bowling him over. The
latter has undergone such an excellent preparation that
he carries a good sum of Lord Stamford's money, the
first commission having been executed in Paris ; and we
shall at least have Suzerain and the glutton Blueskin,
with one of Count F. de Lagrange's also trying to
upset the crack. It must not be forgotten that
the greatest of favourites have been beaten in this en-
counter, Lord Clifden, Blair Athol, and Patrician to wit,
and even if Vale Royal should fail to stay the mile and
seven furlongs, there is a good horse for the fielders in
Suzerain, I ant certain ; still, everything tends to prove
that The Earl ought to win easily, he having every one of
his opponents " safe as houses," on public running.
The Croydon programme I dare not touch upon, and it
is only necessary to deal with the two cups of the
many items in the Manchester bill of fare. These are
difficult enough to handle, with the De Trafford unde-
cided at this writing, and I can but only opine that two
stables—Fobert's with Lord Hastings and Bracken, and
Lowe's with Feodor and Chivalry—may have moat to do
with them.—l am, die., MISTEOR.
Wednesday morning.

(13T TELZORAPH.)
MANCHESTER MEETING.-(THIS DAY.)

CLUMBER STAKE'.3. Ono mile.
Walley, Piccador c, and Gordian Knot are here.
COPELAND STAKES. T.Y.C.
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11Iaater Thomas, Hind, Sir Harry, }loving Joe, Mimic,
Rosa Pauline, and Lady of Croome are here.

DE TRAFFORD CUP. One mile and a quarter.
Honesty, Corporal, Louis of Hesse, Castanet,The Clown,
The King's Daughter, Wild Briar. Feodor, Evelins, Chi.
valry, Affection, and Pride of Erin are here.

WESTMORLAND lIANDICAP. One mile.

Ambition, Crand Duke, Alicia, Chivalry, Ottoman,
Narrow Escape, Highland Duck, and Waffles are here.

PHILIPS' HANDICAP. Five furlongs.

Parma, The King's Daughter, Flying Jib, nisi:iciest, The
Squire, Highland Duck, Lord Marcus, and Welke we here.

CROYDON MEETING.-(THIS DAY.)

WOODSIDE PLATE. Five furlong..
Marquis of Worcester, Goodfellow, Cranford, Lupus,
TrAviata, Adjutant, Mother Neashauk, Brown Jug, and
Lady Fly ate here.

COMMITTEE STAKES. Five furlorgv.
Mendicity, Paleface, Thermometer, Lillie, and Beat): d
are here.

TOWN PLATE. One mile.

skirmish, Romney, ?dilly, Tini, Toy, Chmicari, and
Clovis are here.
TWO-YEAA•OLD STAKES. Five Nylon s&
Lonnie Katie, Electricity, and Trsdewind are he. s.

SWEEPSTAKES. Half a mile.

Cliftou, Pearl Mosqne, Maid of Burghley, Kiog Richard,
Pales, Valenti', Peckwater, Sultana, Brenda, Dr. Wilson,
Arkadi, and Bouquetiere are here.

WELTER CUP. One mile and a half.
Skirmish, Leading Suit, Hopvine, Cranford, Romney,
and Catnip° arc here.

NURSERY PLATE. Five furlongs.
Fleetwing, Leoncello, Bush Hill, Joyful, Lonsdale, awl
Venetia sue here.

The tight for the championship of the prize rinse,
with '2(O. a aide, between Goss and Allen, is, it is said,
fixed to come off on the Ist September, in what is called
the " London district."

SMIR KING RAILWAY ArCIDENT AT CREWE.—On
Monday night a chocking accident took place at Crewe
station, whereby Mr. David Wade, • master deter of
Stafford, loft his life. Mr. Wade, who was accompanied
by his wife, was returning from Liverpool to Mafford by
au excursion train which arrived at Crewe, where it be-
came necessary for the passengers to change carriages, at
about 11 o'clock. Whilst the train was still in motion.
Mr. Wade, who bad indulged somewhat freely in the course
of the day, persisted in getting out. In doing so he fell
down between the carriages and the platform, the conse-
quence being that he was dragged under the wheels and
mutilated is a frightful manner. Portione of the train
and platform were smeared with the blood of the unfor-
tunate man ; and the shrieks of those passengers who wit-
nessed the dreadful occurrence in helpless agony were
frightful to bear, as they pierced through the 'Mums of
the night. l'rompt assistance was rendered by the rail-
way officials, and the body was speedily removed, and now
awaits a coroner's inquest. The deceased was about fifty
years of age, and leaves a widow and • son and daughter
to lament his untimely end.
INcr.EAse or PAUPERISM IN LIVERPOOL.—It
was stated at • meeting of the Liverpool select vestry
yesterday that the increase of inmates of the workhouse
was 605 as compared with the last year, or an increase of
1,000 during the last two years. During the put seven
years the guardians bad paid 36,742/. for buildings, and a
new workhouse, which it was proposed to build, would coat
100,000/., but if things went on as they did at present,
they would require another house by the time it was
finished.

RYA lEW AT ALDERSHOT. —The Duke of Cam-
bridge, accompanied by his staff, left London for Alder-
shot early yesterday morning, and was received at Fern-
borough by Lieutenant-General the Hon. Sir James
Yorke &Arlen, K.C.B. The infantry re^i„ meats paraded
in marching order shortly after 8 o'clock, and having
formed brigades, marched to the Queen's Parade, North
C.imp, where they were formed in line of contiguous
columns. The duke arrive .l on the ground advent 9.41
His visit on this occasion was, we believe, made with the
especial purpose of testing the officers and men in field
movements, which were commenced as soon as the
brigades had marched past once in grand divisions in
quick rime. His royal highness returned to town after
taking luncheon with Lieut.-thineral Scarlet It is ex•
petted that his royal highness will shortly review all the
troopsin camp.
11RE WHITSUNTIDE HORSE AND CATTLE FAIR.
—This annual fair for lean cattle and hones was held of
Monday. There was not a very large show of horses, but
their vality was superior to those which bare generally
been shown et these chartered markets. Animals for the
road and for draught and agricultural work met with
ready customers, and all changed hands, while a few
good ponies also found buyers at high rrices. A number
of inferior horses were left unsold. In the lean stock
market the full reduction which was accepted in the fort-
nightly market last week had to be submitted* and
many lots were not disposed of.
ORTETAL PALACE. —•-• ONE SWILLING DAL
TUESDAY, JUNE 2. Admissions by sexton tickets,
1,821 ; ditto, on payment, 12,5= ; total visitors, 11,343.