The Sun.
London, England, 1855-07-16 00:00:00

THE HEW JERVIS JOB.

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45S' at Liverpool. To turfites the meeting wal,fiat imough,
and to the lessee of the course it was unprofitable and
discouraging. The respective fields were numerically
eee. ereee..eeeeeee. insignificant, and the racing excited only transient h.-
terest. Few leading jockeys were employed ; on the
i've2ED tr5D first day, Flatman, Alfred Day, T. Cliff, Charlton,
Wells, and Ashman enjoyed their sweet do-nothingnese,
and Wells did not once obtain a mount throughout the
three days. John Osborne was overjoyed with
the success or Seducer for the Liverpool Cup.'
The horse won in a canter, and his trip to
Ireland hal evidently effected a marked improve-
ment in his form. The Irish division were the principal
-winners. My "champion," Cock Pheasant, obtained
only second honours, and many persons believed that
had he got better round the turns ho would have won.
To this opinion, however, I am not inclined to subscribe,
for Seducer beat him with evident ease. Shoreham
figured ingloriously. 'He was absolutely last, and if his
performance afforded a criterion of his racing ability bin
pretensions are poor indeed. Ammonia, whom John
Scott declared to be in foal, ran well, and might have
been still nearer the winner at the finish, had her rider,
" come away with her," and forced the pace, which was
wretchedly bad. Much mystery was made relative to
Goorkah and Domino, and despite Mr. Bae-bfr's
,de-
claration to win with the latter it was not dispelled be-
fore the start. Both horses, however, I believe went to
win if they could. Goorkah was evidently beaten after
going about half the distance,and they who backed him for
the Goodwood Stakes doubtlessdeplore the unprofitable-
ness of their investments. Bianca's running proved the
correctness of the estimate which I formed of her

chance.

The accident which occurred in the race for the Li-
censed Victuallers' Plate doubtless interfered somewhat
with the result ; for, when Blossom and Adelaide fell,
Bartholomew was compelled to stop Dervish to escape
a collision. The cause of this accident I was unable to
ascertain, for poor Quinton was too much hurt to be
bothered with questions, and Withineton, who rode
Adelaide, only knew that his mare tumbled over Blos-
som. It was surmised that 13Iusaura struck into the
heels of Cherry Brandy ; but, if this was the fact, Bear-
park, who rode the latter, was not aware of the circum-
stance. Early Bird started at a gallop, and, taking a
good lead, made the best of his advantage, and won
easily.
The sale of Oulaton for 6,000/. to Mr. Elves has been
much talked about. The horse arrived at young John
Day's stables at Dauebury on Monday last, to be
trained for his Goodwood and Doncaster engagements.
During the past week large sums of money were invested
on him for the St. Leger, the principal outlay on him
being, it is said, made by the commissioners of his
former owners. The other incidents of speculation have
been the increased support conceded to Baroncino for
the Goodwood Cup, the upward tendency of Epaminon•
das and Calamus for the Goodwood Stakes, and the re-
trogression of Surgeon• General.
A rule for the abolition of p.p. betting is under the
consideration of the members of the Jockey Club. This
rule simply resolves itself into a law for the protec-
tion of the public against the caprices and whims of
owners of horses. Should it be adopted it will cause
Tattersall's to be closed, and the occupation of book-
makers to be gone. The effect which it will exercise on
the Turf will be most prejudicial and will destroy the
interest which attaches to many great races which at
present derive their importance from the fact of the vast
amount of prospective speculation which they occasion.
In my opinion the proposed rule is preposterous, and is
only worthy of a society for the suppression of horse-

racing.
The Stamford Meeting, framed on the model of those
at Newmarket, is a bad imitation of a bad original. It
will excite little interest, albeit it affords a pleasant
gathering and a merry holiday to the bold peasantry on
the estate of the Lord of Burleigh. Four only have ac-
cepted for the stakes, and of those Hermit is reported
" broken down," and Blue Beard not recovered from
recent lameness ; Ireland's Eye and Besika only are
therefore likely to contest the stakes. The young 'un
may be the successful competitor. The 30 Sovs. Sweep-
stakes will perhaps be carried off by the Little Fairy
filly, who made a favourable display of ability for the
Chesterfield Stakes. The Stamford St. Leger will
perhaps occasion a somewhat interesting race, Para,
Jack- Sheppard, and Benhams being among the
nominations. The puce jacket and white sleeves of Mr.
Parr will doubtless first catch the judge's eye. For the
Handicap Plate of 50 Sovs. I select Samaritan. Bold
Buceleuch seems the most probable winner of the 15
Sovs. Sweepstakes on Wednesday. For the Gold Cup
I shall expect to see Typee and Sauce-box first and
second. For the Ketton Stakes either Miss Fanshawe
or Besika may pull through. If Habena be " all right"
she will win the 100 Sovs. Sweepstakes. Polydore is
also engaged in this race, but I am ignorant of his pre-
sent form.
On Wednesday I will publish my "NOTES ort NOT.
TINGIIA3f."
July 16.

A FRESH MAN.

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.

BAWTRY.—The hay harvest has become general in
this neighbourhood, but the rain which fell on Tuesday
and Wednesday somewhat impeded operations. The
rain, although comparatively light, has altered the ap-
pearance of the growing crops, and everything has been
materially benefitted. The hay crops, however, will be
unusually light, and the long dry weather has caused
the early sorts of potatoes to become prematurely ripe,
which has materially lessened the yield. This will, no
doubt, cause a scarcity of seed in the earlier sorts next
year.

OLLERTON.—We are happy to state that the crops of
grain are looking very luxuriant, both in the sand and
clay parishes in this vicinity. The wheat is coming
into ear. We never remember such heavy crops of
grass. The crops of seeds have proved a complete
failure, owing to the dryness of last summer, and the
inclemency of the winter. & great extent of ground
has been planted with potatoes, which present a luxu-
riant appearance. There is likely to be a fair crop of
fruit. The hops, although rather late, are looking
well.

ISLE OF AXIIOLME.—We have had a week of splendid
weather. Some of the clover is down. It is very thin •
and poor ; the price of both it and hay will be at a mar-
vellous figure before Christmas. The wheat in most
places looks strong and vigorous, but there are partial
failures even on its most favourite soil, the Trent banks.
Potatoes do not look so well as they might do, nor as
well as they ought to do. The consumption of new ones
(out of gardens) has commenced, and very good they
are.

YORK.—Haymaking has commenced in the neigh-
bourhood of York. The crops generally will be under
an average.—Doncaster Chronicle.
The hay harvest has commenced in this neighbour-
hood, and although the crops are light several fields haveeh
been got in in fine condition. The heavy rain h'
for the present. The wheat crops in the neighbourhoodot expect
fell on Tuesday and Wednesday has retarded operations
of Newark are looking very thin. We car!
• us to this the
ahnaravveesrta.leNcortotipn,gahnatt
jhoeurernisale.very probability of a late
W KILMARNOCK.—For some days ptruevm.
d the thermometer
weather has been of a temperature to
here are little accustomed, the
shade. Stimulated
ranging from 75 to 77 degrees in t.
us crops which now
by such solar influence, the various
have been progressing
wave luxuriantly over our soil
d.which onrmcoeuten;
The oats are par-
Turnips and
as favourably as could be desire
so. The potatoes, a
the week they will be genfeura
tially in ear in numerous fields,llll
wy by the close of
very promising crop, are .
ng the singling process.
are undergo'
mangold-wurtzel .
attained its full stature, and with.
The wheat has
rd weather will be mature in
a continuance of goodhe
sky
yis rather louring, the ther-
mometer August. This daytt
,s,
which have t
shrunk
and there are indications of
has sunk
showers would be of advantage in increas-
ing
trequire it, So lusty is their growth.—
their channels, but as for the crops they
mere driblets in
CoLcsßssßs•—The very heavy showers which fell
do not appear
Daily Mail.
North British _
rinagint.heAvolum.e f our rivers,
nearly the whole of Tuesday and part of Wed-
nesday have been peculiarly beneficial for the generality
of the crops on the light lands around this neighbour-
hood. The wet, no doutt, made it unfortunate for the
bay harvest, although some portion of it was secured.
to the of the spring, but the barley
The wheat here is looking rather a thin plant, owing
crop, although it isconsiderably laid in many places by
the rain. Theshowers articular]y favourable for
were p
the beans and peas and mangold and turnip crops, as well
is a heavy
as for the potatoes, which are doing well, and we are
happy to hear are not affected by any appearance of dis-
ease. —Chelmsford Chronicle.

A letter from Vienna of the Bth, in the National Ga-
zette of Berlin, states that the public sale of a great
number of horses belonging to the artillery and the bag-
gage train was to take place the day after in the Vienna
horse market.
CRIMINALS.—The following is a list of the total num-
ber of criminals committed in England and Wales (and
not bailed) for crimes triable only at the assizes during
the months of January, April, May, June, September,
October,, November, and December, in 1354, viz.:—On
the Home Circuit, 78 ; on the Midland Circuit, 157 ; on
the Norfolk, 61 ; on the Northern Circuit, 144 ; on the
Oxford Circuit, 161 ; on the Western Circuit, 120 ; on
the North Wales and Chester Circuit, 72; astd.ou the
south Wales and Chester Circuit, 9.

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