The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-10-19 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER IIIEETINO.
NEWMARICET, II:kill/AT NIGHT.
The Heath to-day has been both numerouly and fashion-
' ably attended, Yet we do not think that there was so good a
show of genernl eo:npany as yesterdny. The moveable
stands of their Graces the Dukes of Richmond and Port-
' land were on the Course ; in the formht his Grace was ac-
companied by his amiable Duchess and Lady Paget. The
tike of Portland was accompanied occasionally by Lord
George Cavendish and other distinguished visiters, all of
whom were supplied with teleseepes to view the races,
suitable to the distance to be run.
The weather was beautiful, and the Cetrie rather im-
proved than otherwise V the heavy rains which fell yester-
day. Several arrivals ,cave taken place, and the town is
nearly. full. At the rooms in the evening were.-
The Duke of Portland, Duke of Oraftem. Earl Venison. Earl of
Orford, Earl Jersey, Lord C. Somerset, Lord Huntingfleld, Lord
George H. Cavendish, Lord Kensington. Colonel Lyster, Captain
Leeson, !Br. Ramsbottom, Mr. Wigram, Mr. Irby, Mr. Rush,
After dinner the rooms were visited by Lord Anson and his brothers,
Lord Fitzroy, Mr. fireville, Cal. Udny, doe. &e.
There were dinner parties at Lord Anson's and Mr.
Orevilles.
The sport was excellent, all the races being well coo-
-1 lasted. An accident occurred to Lord Orford's Winkey
Ism, who, after running very prettily for the Clesrwell
for 8-year olds, hurt one of his fetlock joints and
• This premising colt appearid to be in great
6 Sid was with difficulty got to his stable.
are additional particulars of the running:
• and Woful colt. T.Y.C.—Betting 7t04 on the
colt.
race was prettily run. They both cane of at quich.time,
together till near tome, when they get tow strong netting.
hosfever, took the stiffen* out of the WeWd lest
him cleverly by a length. This MO won a Two- Stakes
Jest Bleeting st Ascot, and was ptirthased by his the Doke
of Richmond. The winner was rode by Pavia, and the Weal colt
by It. Boyce.
Match.—Lionel Lincoln and Cramer, R. M. Even betting;
either for choice.
This match created ensiderable Interest, and bets to a large
Eth. both before and at the time of earting, wen roads on it.
e horses have made a noise lit the wield, portinnely Lionel
; but we cannot allow either of thee to pass he Ana-raters.
At starting Cramer popped off in good ceder, and aide steady
running, which she kept up to the Bushes, thews Lionel Lincoln
came up, and a tolerably good but short sum* coned across the
Abingdon Mile Bottom, when Lionel let lone and woo cleverly
by a length; rode by Arnull, Cramer by Jobs lay.
The Handicap Sakes. T.Y.C.
Betting 3 to 1 agst Hobgoblin ; 3 to 1 apt Heroine; and 6 to 1
agst Helm.
This Stake" did not create much interest. They all came off to-
gether, making strong running. The Pagoda colt And Helas soon
separated from the body, and were quickly flAtowed by Hen-
dee; but the race was between the first two, who ran pretty close
till near home, when Pagoda got the lead, and won by half a
length. Hobgoblin, Heroine, and Wamba, were soon beat off.
The winner was rode by Armin, Hilo by Conollyf Henrla by G.
'Edwards, Hobgoblin by Robinson, Heroine by Chß, and Wautta
by Pavia.
The Clestwell Stakes. T.Y.C.
Betting 2 to 1 art Trumpeter (the winner), and 3 to 1 agst
Brother to Attica. The winner was named as above after the
ace.
This Stake, which is* new one, is partly introduced for the pur-
pose of bringing the two.year.olds more together, and partly, it is
said, in compliment to Mr. Haffentien, of South Wald. It was set
excellent race, added greatly to the day's sport, and, by a somewhat
singular coincidence, was won by the gentleman through whom it
originated.
Aftcr a fcw false starts they came off in beautiful style, keeping
so close together that it would have puzzled us to say which horse
was best placed. They kept so till near home, when Brother to
Attica (who seemed to be winning), Flounce, and Trumpeter,
parted company with the others, and made a short but desperate
struggle for the stakes, which were awarded to Mr. Menden by
nearly a length. The winner was rode by Arnull, Flounce by
Wheatley, Brother to Attica by Robinson, Pythoness by F. Bone,
Sparker by young Buckle, f. by Flye: by Barnard, Winkey
by Roberts, Cation colt by Clift, Young Caprice by Dockeray,
Crony by S. Day, and Forth's by a led.
Fifty Pounds for two.year-olds. T.Y.C.
Betting even on Tom Thumb against the field; 2 to 1 apt Mr.
Payne's ; and 8 to 1 art Dilly's.
After a few fr • -
Tom Thumb
filly (.r

the test
made

WETMESDAT ATTEANOOX, THRICE O'CLOCK.
In the course of the morning we bare had some new
arrivals, amongst whom is Le Comte Gustave Batthyany,
and several other foreigners of distinction, attracted by the
reputation of the Newmarket races.
It seems a settled thing that in all the meetings one day
should be dull,—that is, productil'e of little if any sport.
This is proved, as far as the present week gees, by the fact
that there cannot be more than one race (according to the
list), and it is far from improbable that even that one will
not be run. We cannot speak positively on this point, but it
is very certain that there will be no race for the Oatlands,
Mr. Mills's Trinculo, Lord Cavendish's Bizarre, Lord
Exeter's Tirailleur, Mr. Edwards's Premier, Mr. Grevillee
Pawn, Lord Verulam, and Mr.. Wilson, having
the forfeits being divided by the Duke of Gralttat
Rufus, Lord Anson's Heroine, and Mr. Grevilles
Raclin!, one of which will walk over. The other
race is a sweepstakes of 106 hOVIL each, for which Mr.
Rogers's Barber, Mr. Molony's Vivian Grey, General.
Grosvenor's Spite, and LordVerulam's Brother to Arbutus.
are entered. The latter has paid forfeit. They are all two-
year-olds. Should it be run, it will not be till late in the
afternoon.
When our account left Mr. Tattersall was about the sale
of several horses, the property of Lord Verulam and Gen.
Grosvenor, which, from the number of sporting gentleman
present, and the anxiety evinced, are likely to feteb good
price's. This sale in some measure accounts for the day's
deficiency of sport, is the necessity of attending it has oc-
casioned mule gentlemen to postpone matches in conteoa;-
plation.
There have been several two-year-olds at exercise II is
morning. Their running this week will, no doubt, occt -
Rion some betting this afternoon on the Derby and Oaks.
For to-morrow six races are already appointed, viz.—a
' Haidicap Plate of 100!., the Town Plate, a Sweepstakes
tor 2-yr-olds, a Sweepstakes of 1001. each for 3-yr-olds,
and. two Matches.
For the Prendergast Stakes, on Friday, Mr. Chifney's
Whisker colt and Mr. Dilly's Pandorus have paid.

THE RING.

TUC CIIaMPIONSHIP--WAUD CUI&WLEY.,-Arar
good deal of choprg. pro and cm:, the match between Jem Ward
and Peter Crawley was made good on Tuesday night, at the Castle
Tavern. Holborn. for 1001. a side. Ward, assuming as he does
the rank of Champion, for • long time maintained the dignity of
his firtic rank, by refusing to light for less than two hundred,
ands ; but at length finding that Crawley was unable to meet,ln these " hard times," upon such " hard terms," he resolved,
rather than have his courage questioned,to meet the bold Peter upon
his own terms, and to come to the " scratch" for the ,take in ques-
• Uon. The announcement of Ward's intention produced no small
commotion In the orallirrg circles, and, long before the appointed
hour. the Castle was completely taken by storm. Every bench had
its occupant. end all the celebrated battles of the ring were fought
" o'er again.4' Upon the subject of the forthcoming match. -serious
opinions were en treated contending that Ward had impru-
dently descended from his " high estate;" while others, we think
justly, seised a determination which was evidently dictated
mach by a (alined honour as by a desire of gain. The backers of
both men having retired into a private room to arrange the prelimi-
naries, the following articles were drawn up and signed with the
customary accuracy i—
" Articles of Agreement entered into this 17th day of October,
1816, at the Castle Tavern, Holborn, between James Ward and
Peter Crawley.
" The said James Ward agrees to fight the said Peter Crawley
a fair stand-up fight, half-minute time, in a 24-feet roped ring.
within 100 miles of Landon, for 1001. a aide. The fight to take
place on Tuesday. the 2d of January. len. In pursuanCe of this
agreement. 101. a side are now deposited in the hands of the stake-
holder ; IN. more aside to be made good on Toltadab the Slat of
October, after a sporting dinner at Idr. Wictirlvithe Craves)
Head, Drury-dine ; a thtfd deposit. of 251. a WU Inailiseed
at Jack Randall's. the Hole-in-the-Wall, -Les, on
Tuesday. the 14th of November; and the whole of the stoma te
be completed on Tuesday. the 19th December, at dm Code
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feedesi

_.‘ w produced by the air, sap, Ike.
interstices of the fibres, al! of which
session. The advantages of this plan
execution, and to the country, would be
immense. The scarcity of the hard woods, a full supply of which
is so important to the country curing war time, would be remedied,
4114 i dependence on foreign countries render,cl unnecessary. In-
stead of haring to wait for the growtti of the oak, which attains
maturity only by the slow progress of centuries, the willow, the
poplar, or the fir, which rise Into perfection almost in one palms
Lion, might furnish a ready and abundant supply for all saddled
wants.
A patent was, we are informed, taken out by the person who lays
claim to the discovery. So highly was it thought of, ffMtweusilks.„_,..
Is
bee of persons subscribed an undertAking to Mr. Wilks On
same manner as was done by those who secondad his plan for
Provincial Bank) topay their share of the expenses of be
forward. Somehow or other it was abandoned. Perhaps h INC
discovered that the same proem which compressed the fibres of soft
wood also broke them, and thereby somewhat diminished their
strength. Some process of this kind has, we have been assayed,
been.resorted to successfully, to harden veneers, or the thin wads
which are used to cover furniture, or for purposes where strength he
not requisite. However, Mr. Wilke brought a bill against the
parties for their share of the expenses, which the majority of them
have, we understand, refused to pay, urging that it ie gxesebitant.
MT. Wilks has. consequently, given them notice that Weevil' have
recourse to the law it they persist in their refusal.

THE BRITISH IRON COMPANY
TO MR. JAM ES"HENRY SHEARS. ONE OF TR 11
MANAGING DIRECTORS.

Sta,--Observlng. in the papers of to-day, that you have had the
audacity to deny the truth of my letter, publiebed and edtkented to
the Shareholders. I dare you to disprove a single fact crinkles).*
of imp.srtanee ; and if you fail to answer sneh an appeal, the gab-
lic will know how to appreciate the intecrit y of your motive"-,
The whole 4 my statements are derived from, and supylited by.
noises dab thee i distinct editions of your own ill-ceneealetiners.
gorgoesageteue, printed and published as the deliberate itipsells of
the ilimagers, and frnm communications made to myself by dm if
the atemuers of the Committee, after he had discontinued Ms iiii-
toads:ice, because he found it *
asjust nine to otte against any rent
investigation of your errors.
Did you net report in August, 1813, a dividend to be paid in
March following, ant of clear and unquestiona 41 t pltlit front works
actually in operation P and do you not now preamble say, that SOBS
after the time appointed for payment, you discovered, for the firil
Snit, that instead o( a dividend of profits, tbirtowas a laves dirt.
den& of hum to be carried td the debit of the sufferers; and thee
I tetrad of a net incense of 30,0001. per annum from the Mate at
t 'omgreaves, there itt no income whatever, although you so con&
denily asserted theareltrary as a borne boot& to the very Meeting
which was to, l:low owes adore at New- per anotes l
If an entice ovire'se be commeneed eadist the vender of tido
sk fatal purchase, why 'Mr. Manager, did Ott ant coanummee it Apr
you were assured your own friends dila the awe One tel
frier hundred and thousand pottedelboo than yeti Ind 0111
for It, and before yon ied eaddbll deo tOemeey by tit=
-
lion of it, with the lase of tit° Indelred old Wrty-three
one hundred and twenty-live pound'! •
And when you discovered in Meade hithe injury the
had susuined from an act whit:breveted so deliberately
why did you no: immediatill ran from the =411.14:
losing speculation, artyes radallad twelte
n d pout ter your valuable amine II Beinerg the some 416 min
cern into such a disastrous condition?
In the Time.' paper you are reytellentsil to state, that's yell
know me to be unworthy of credit." Neer, Sir. if you have bell
the tenuity to breathe such a Cal 'ekes& job mast suet posiiihrel
to society as utterly destitute of credit letweV ' es yes asst base
teed nearly twenty different lodine:deb howrewie of goat eer
spectability and fortune, whew coallesese sad gamut yell Ills
know 1 have egboyed, Moot imotevaptisactm a keg awed
states: balks, you were fully aware that dime of yeralt Dhow@
have known mentors than twenty years, and diet two team weer
oey surmise fir s,ooot. when I was appolotet ea act to elle alike
1100 St responsible trusts in your mourn.
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Wire will toddy toy large propeithw of ebeeseime." lobe
may notice this loner, lint my seeennonle, beam' iMPAMOIfie
yourself and the whit liewesee, weft most ea the ippolobabie
Wish
of !rehabs&
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delves to lot eteleetwe of we tamer bewail Ildspeetlent DU
bowl, the eiddisiVill be ebb to ossiowe duly bush yew bewail
and justiw. -
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After a few false starts, the younkers, twelve in number, got off, Courts of Law.
Tom Thumb (who won the July Sfakes), Dilly's Gsinsborough The 2lan, which woe see ftwiren
filly (who won tite two-jearsaltlasakeess Weevriekt-mfd UAW Pier of Parliament for Sudbury,
Cavendhstflt-PUrratn filly. taking the front, closely followed by hard timber, by condenting it meths
the rest until near the en ds, when they left them, and the three it was said, between hard and soft WI
made an admirable finish to the rate ; Tons Thumb winning*, lance are not so close as those Of the
nearly a length. At one time Lord CavendhiVA SU, looked She a requisite to give to deal the tenor
winner. Tom Thumb was rode by Deckers Permian by Antall, Mt, was to condense iv. This was ti
Dill by klq• .111:10sarlit.0." Sir J. Honey- immense iron rollers. The wood dr
w 's by (.301, mr. Unllllll,l to wawa timber in this respect, t
Buckle. Mr. Payne's by , Soubrette by Conolly,117:: dry rot, ihr this desttdetirs Matt is
Exeter's by Whetqley, Mr. Rush's by Robinson, and Cdooel contained in the mils and inters:
Wilson's by John Day. would be expelled Sy compression.
••• • • „„„ to those who! mied it into executio