The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-08-25 00:00:00

EG; HA 31 RACES.

TUESDAY. AUGUST 24.
The renowned Runnymede this day assumed its annual scene of
gaiety, and we never recollect a first day, onany tonnes occasion,
present a mote brilliant appearance. The fineness of the weather,
the promise of good sport, and the celebrity of the course, com-
bined to attract a very DUMCTOKS assemblage. At one o'clock their
Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Clarence arrived, and
were shortly afterwards followed by the Countess Pawlett, Lady
Limbo, and many others of the nobility, together with a long train
of fashionables. There was also a tolerable show of sporting men,
who, however, seemed to come more for amusement than business.
We rejoice to add, that the sports of the day were not interrupted by
any accident ; and the great vigilance of the police completely
frustrated the exertions of the pickpockets.
The sports were, on the whole, very fair, and gave satisfaction.
The following is a correct statement :
A Sweepstakes of 10 sovereigns each, with 20 added from the
Puad,&r all
Sib.
7st ; 4 yrs, Bst. 41h. I b yrs, net. 131 h. ;
G yes and list. Mares and geldings allowed 31b. Heats,
about 11 mile. %%Inner to be sold for 330 sovereigns, &c.
Mr. Ramsbottom's Cephalus, 4 yet . . - 1 1
Mr. Scaith's b. f. by Whalebone, 3 yet . . 2 2
Mr. Cockburn's gr. f. Agnes, 3 yes - dr.
3 to 1 on the winner before starting, and any odds after the first
heat. Won easy. The winner was rode by George Dockery, and
the laser by Conolly.

The Egham Stakes of 5 sovereigns each, 50 added, all ages (except
2.yr.olds)-3 yrs. 7st. ; 4 en, list. 41b. ; 5 yrs, list. 131 b ; 6 yrs,
bst. 31b; and aged, i# t. 516. Winners once in 1624 to carry 31b.
extra; twice, 51b. ; and thrice, 71b.: of a gold cup, 71b. Heats,

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2 miles.
.
Mr. Smith's Blunder, 4 yes . . . I I
•
Mr. Wetherell'a b. g. Philip, aged • - 2 dr.
Mr. Pearce's Shepherd, 4 yes - - - . dr.
The first heat was won by Blunder very easy ; but in conse-
quence of the boy who led Shepherd taking him the wrong way af-
ter saddling, supposing the
.plate of starting to be elsewhere, the
others act Was before, and dill heat was won by Blunder; but on
the error being represented to the Deputy Steward, Mr. Rams-
bottom (for J. A. Sullivan, Esq.), afresh start was ordered: this
heat was also won by Blunder, who !;liked over for the third. No
betting.
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MARKETS.
iFrom the Loxdcm Net. Price Current.]

COTTON—There was more inquiry last week for the lower de-
scriptions of Bengal Cotton for export, but the market generally
for India has been heavy; the Madras were taken for consumption,
as well as moat oldie Brazils. The sales are 1790 bags, as follows,
viz---51141 Bengali," ordinary to middling 5141. and 54d. ; lair and
fair 'sld. a 51d ; good Ad. a fkl- ; 100 Surat:4. fair to good
faii;dbjd. a 164 d.; 340 Madras. good fair to good 61d. .rid. very
good r 44.; 400 Pernanss, 101 d. a 11d.; 120 Pares, 200
lloweds, 84. • 844.
LIVERpoot., Acc. 21.—The demand for Cotton limited ; and
some of the holders having been anxious to sell, the market has in
consequence been very dull The sales amount to 7200 bawl.
SITGAR--The advance asked by the holders of Muscovades last
week prevented the usual purchases; the prices were however
supported, but the sales were inconsiderable.
There appears a greater disposition among the buyers to pur-
chase 51uscovades this forenoon, and though the sales are not ex-
tensive, yet the market appears improving; there is no alteration in
the prices.
The public sale of Barbadoes Sugar this forenoon, 156 hhds,
went off freely about Is. per cwt. higher than the previous sides.
In the Refined market there was little variation in the prices;
the fine goods maintained the late advance, and low gipds were
scarce, and commanded high rates.
In the Refined market this forenoon there is no variation in the
prices, but the buyers appear more inclined to do business ; fine
goods are partially in request. Molasses are rather heavy, 255. a
255. Gd.
In Foreign Sugars the purchases reported were not extensive ;
some good white Ilavannah Sugars sold at 38s. fkl.
CI /FFEF—The public sales of last week went off with consi-
derable briskness; and the late advance was firmly maintained ; St.
Domingo sold freely at fils. • 625. 6d.; llsysnnah 50s. a Ws.;
good ordinary Jamaica 591. arils , fine ordinary tits. a 665.
It was anticipated the opeqing of the Porta for Fortign Oats
would greatly improve the Coae market, hut the event has not
produced such a great effect as was generally looked for ; good and
tine ordinary Jamaica horever sold Is. a 2a. higher to.day ; St.
Domingo at rt:ls. ; in the other qualities there is little variation._
The public sale this forenoon. 327 casks Jamaica and Dominica,'
sold freely ; good ordinary rank Jamaica Gls. a 625., fine ordinary
•95.; Dominica sold at the previous prices.
FRUIT—A large public sale was attempted on Wednesday,
consisting principally of Muscatells in boxes, of which there
,eared scarcely any sold ; Valentia Raisins were bought in from '
525. a 545. ; Valentia Almonds 925. a 95x, French ditto 91s. ;
Dalmatia ditto 955.; and 125 barrels Red Smyrna Raisins sold at
43a.; the demand generally continues very Languid.
OILS—The accounts respecting tbe Greenland Fishery are be.
coining more favourable, but there is no alteration produced in tbc
prices ; for parcels lucre the quotation is still 221., and for arrival
TM. Seed Oils are in steady demand ; Olive Oil rather higher.
Accounts from the Davis Straits b ishery are now anxiously looked
for.

.3IP, FLAX, and TALLOW—The late advance in Tal-
low is firmly maintained : yellow candle Tallow, 1823, is atill 331.
and fur new 38s. 3d.; 'Fallow for August and September ship-
ments 34i s. lid. a 3:is. 941. 1 n Ilemp er Flax there is little alteration
to notice; Hemp for July and August shipments Ms. Itld.
At the close of the market to-day, Tallow was lemur ; tor 1823,
335. Gil.; and new :Ns. ; sailers at these pricey.
R 1731, !MANDY, and lIOLLANDS--The Rum market con-
tinues Gnu, but the business lately reported is not extensive; proof
Leeward' and 1 and 2 over Is. ad.; the late prices for stronger qua-
lities are also maintained. The accounts twin France as to the ap-
pearance of the vines are still unfavourable, and there is no doubt
thieve will be a great deficiency compared with the previous year
(which was ur.comnitily productive). The nearest price for
Itrandy housed is 2s. 71; fur arrival in cargoes no tnuisiactiuns are
reported. Geneva continues to advance; fur pale Is. lkl. is the
neural quotation.