The Sun.
London, England, 1855-04-07 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING-. APRIL 7 1 855

rest, or in picking up the many-cs loured p
who spends his summer holiday
.i,ii robbinegnbtlheee
in the
some salu-
obfrorookan,
,uanaledssaffthoeridr
us
absooumr
efunreneisfuhlalcehasaopnt,eroorf the history
otary
bwl
ianrgn i Hmeandtalof bbenerniedcoNntinenevt
eito,
tuongcroavteirfy tanhe
idrulemwhim—had they afforded me no instruction—had
monuments
they given rise to no earnest reflection—bad they proved
of no further usefulness to this country than to satisfy a
vulgar curiosity—l should, indeed, have been ashamed
to allude to their discovery in such an assembly as this.
I trust that even in the discharge of public duty, and in
endeavouring to form my character as a public man,
they will prove to me a continual warning, that the fate
which befell Nineveh and Babylon may befall the
mightiest of nations, when public virtue is no longer held
in honour, when great principles no longer guide its
councils, and when the public weal is sacrificed and
made subservient to private interests. It is thus that
archeology, when studied in a proper spirit, blends with
history, and offers even a more instructive and solemn
lesson than the most eloquent of writings. I speak
from experience, as well as from deep conviction.
Few men have had more occasion than I have had,
to reflect upon the fall of nations, to seek for the
causes of their decay, and to muse over the worthless-
ness of riches, and the hollowness of wordly pomp. The
plains of Babylonia, fretted with their numberless canals
now choked with sand, and no longer nourishing the
thirsty soil; the vast monuments of Assyria, now buried
deep in earth ; the palaces of the king of kings, now
marked by a few solitary columns, and the resting-places
of wandering tribes ; the graceful temples of the Greeks,
now hid by the rank grass ; the colonial greatness of
Imperial Rome, its forums and theatres still standing
majestically, but now silent, in a desert. What has
brought about these mighty changes—to what are we
to attribute this havoc ? Sure these are no vain ques-
tions at such a crisis as the present in our country's his-
tory. For what good end has Providence permitted these
solemn relics of fallen greatness to struggle with decay
—for what good purpose has he permitted us in these
days to recover from their long-forgotten graves the
skeletons of great empires ? Is it not that we should in
time take warning by their fate, and that, having those
solemn lessons before us, we should seek to avoid those
vices and corruptions which led to their overthrow ?
When I see, as I have of late seen, Ministers of State
in Parliament seeking to justify disasters, and to exten-
uate fatal errors, disgraceful to us as a nation, and fraught
with the greatest peril, by referring to calamities and
events which occurred half a century ago, I naturally
ask myself, why was history written? Is it to afford us
a justification or a warning ? Are we to appeal to it,
after national dishonour and ruin, or before they over-
take us, that we may be saved from them I If to justify
our national vices and misconduct is the only object of
history, then I care not if every history that has ever
been written be consigned to the flames. Of what use,
then, the eloquent pages of Thucydides, the glowing epi-
sodes of Livy, the varied learning of Gibbon, the philo-
sophical disquisitions of your own Robertson and Eume?
If they be treasured but for the mere gratification of the
fancy, or to excite the imagination, the romanceand the
Arabian tale would suit as well. No I History has a
higher and a nobler aim--he has recorded on her impe-
rishable tablets the deeds of the great, the excellence of
national virtue, and the rewards of patriotism, that she
mightfurnish the model and be an encouragement t, g, eat,
virtuous, and patriotic men. Sb.e has described in burn-
ing words successful struggles for liberty, and the happi-
ness and prosperity of free nations, that nations yet un-
born might strive to be free. She has traced with un-
willing pen the decay of public virtue, the dishonesty
of statesmen, and the loathsome details of corruption,
hurrying States to utter ruin, that nations yet to come
might honour public virtue, be jealous of the character
of theirs who guide their counsels,and abominate csrrup-
tion. She has pointed with melancholy earnestness to the
tomb of fallen greatness, as a warning for all time that
the immutable laws of God, which govern both the moral
and physical world, cannot be outraged with impunity.
Such are the objects and ends of history. It is because
they are such,that her votaries have been ranked amongst
the instructors and benefactors of mankind. As I have
already remarked, these are not idle reflections at such
a moment as this. I fear that we have too evident proof
of the necessity of bearing them constantly in our mind
—or bringing them daily before us. Oa such an occasion
as the present, it would be indecorous in me to touch
upon subjects which are, by common consent, placed
within-the domain of politics. But still I cannot refrain
from some allusion to events which have occurred within
the last few months, and now belong to history—everts
which we have witnessed, and to which, therefore, we
may not attach their full importance, although they will
ever fill one of the most prominent places in the eventful
history of this mighty empire. No man, however proud
of his country, can deny that we have partly fallen from
our high estate. We may gloss over failures—we may
dwell upon heroic deeds—deeds unequalled in the records
of the most heroic nations, to make us forget for a mo-
ment national humiliation ; but the broad and naked
facts will remain, and no self-blindness of our own, no spe-
cious reasoning, will remove them from history, or give
them any other colour than that which they deserve.
With the truthfulness of the sus-picture they are already
imprinted upon the scroll of time. And to what, then,
are we not bound to ask, are to be attributed these results I
Is it not to a violation of those great principles which can
alone give true strength and prosperity to a State ? Is it
not to a sacrifice of great public interests to unworthy
influences ? There is no man bold enough to say that
such is not the case. To you, therefore, most appropriately
these remarks be addressed. I am speaking to young men
who are about to engage in the battle of life. It is almost
enough to know that you are Scotchmen, to feel that
there are few of you who will not, by patient industry, per-
severance, and self-denial secure success, and attain to
eminence in the career on which you may enter. This is
almost a characteristic of your nation, and you may well PROGRAMME OF NEWMARKET CRAVEN
be proud of it. Whether it be in public life, in corn- MEETING.
merce, in divinity, in medicine, in the law—your cha- MONDAY.
racter, your future position, and your usefulness must 1 The Craven Stakes of 10 sous each, with 50 added by the
be more or less influenced by the course of study you . Jockey Club ; for 3-yr-olds, 6lb ;4, Bst 41b ;5, Bst
pursue, and the mental training you receive within 131 b ; 6 and aged, 9st 51b ; the winner to be sold for
these walls. Your education will bear its fruits. If you 6001., if demanded in the usual way, unless exemption
aim at a public career, with an earnest desire to serve from being sold is claimed at the time of entrance,
your country, and to deserve her gratitude, apply to your and horses for- which this claim is made are to carry
own conduct those great lessons of ancient and modern 91b extra. A.F.
wisdom which history teaches us. Learn, by her warn- Handicap plate of 50 soya, for 3-yr-olds and upwards.
ing voice, to avoid those errors which have led to the Clermont Course.
downfall of communities, and to seek in public virtue, Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sous each, and only 5 ft. if
and in an adherence to great principles, the only true declared by ten o'clock the evening before running, to
means of successfully governing men- If, on the other go to the owner of the second horse ; for 3 and 4-yr-
hand, you follow the liberal professions, or engage in the olds. D.M.
pursuits of commerce, history will teach you that, as Handicap Sweepstakes of 25 soya each, 10ft., for 4-yr-
citizens of a free State, some public duties are imposed
olds and upwards. T.Y.C.
upon you—that you are bound to keep a check upon
those to wbom you have confided the task of governing
Sweepstakes of 100 soya each, h. ft., for 3-yr-old colts,
you, to encourage public rectitude, and to punish those Bst 71b each ; those by stallions or out of mares that
who may dare to outrage it. What I have said of his-
never bred a winner allowed 41b ; only one allowance.
tory applies equally, though, perhaps, in a less degree, to D.M.
the study of the classics in general. Whilst the core Blake (41b) I Uncle Tom (4ib)
I
rectness and elegance of diction of the great writers of Tumbler Cecrops
antiquity have an influence upon your speech and upon Nutjobber (41b) cby Red Hart—Refraction
your pen, let their lofty maxims, their ardent love of cby Orlando—Layla (416) (41b)
great deeds, and their ex 6 lted patriotism, have an equal The Bennington Stakes, a sweepstakes of 50 sovs each,
effect upon your character and conduct. Unless you h. ft. ; for colts, Sat 71b ; and fillies, Bst 21b ; untried
read them in this spirit, arid with this end, they, too, are stallions or mares allowed 31b; both, 51b. D.M.
comparatively valueless. It is because they chasten and Habena (3,b) Ic by Orlando—Layla (31b)
enlarge the mind, and incite to noble actions, that their Socinian (51b) Harry of Hereford (31b)
study is still considered, by all enlightened men, as an Corcehus (31b) Thuisco (31b)
essential part of the education of a gentleman. I have Antoinette touched, in too general terms, upon the important sub- Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, h ft, for 3-yr-old fillies, Bst
jectswhich I have brought to your notice, to enter into 71b each ; those got by stallions or out of mares that
detailswith regard to many other branches of study, to never bred a winner allowed 41b ; only one allow
a certain extent depending upon them. Many which, a' ante. D.M.
few
years ago, were based but on hasty speculations and f f by Irish Birdcatcher—
ill-digested theories, are now almost reduced to the cer-
tainty of a science. I may instance philology, which, '
studied in an enlarged and philosophic spirit, illustrates 11,AIlienyxon(4elle.)
the origin, history, and migratio oiadn.ations, as well f by Scutari Amaryllis
as the progress of the humanism
of which the world is so deeply indebted t
economy, for the determination of the iruoe
yporni
rn ceiopul ens.
Alm rohni td..
and political (41b.)
try in an,and which, when studied in a similar spirit, teaches
au se toomdmisucneirtny als
withd
a. just
o employet thereregard
ard wantsto theo f mraena l
k i
interests, n dto, go vaenr nd I
A Sweepstakes of 200 sovs each, h ft, for 3-yr-olds ;
happiness of all its members, and to administer with true colts Bat 71b. D.M.
p Paletot. 1 Elm.
ems omy the affairs of a State ; but which, if not pur
Thaereßg.onnie Morn. I Hazel,
in a broad and enlightened spirit, is too apt to cr.a.' rnued o
A. Sweepstakes of 200 soya each, h ft ; for colts, Bst 71h ;
the mind, to harden the feelings, and to check those and fillies, Bst 31b ; those got by untried stallions or
lofty aspirations and generous sentiments which are the out of untried mares allowed 31b; both 51b. Each
With regard to all such studies, I would again noblest attributes of a thinking and intelligent being. subscriber named two, one to the post. Ab. M,
c h Irish Birdcatcher - Glen 1 31b.
you to remember that the use theyßye& • 't 1 Chasublee "
(51b)
and the influence they may exercise upon your oh to you,
His
iprzioeci y.
and your consequent success in life, will
de
enadracter Ili
fby PPr 118"5113.) f by Pyrrhus the First
y_ ra us the First, dam —Miss Whip.
the spirit in which you engage in them, and Slat it restsupeu
by. L nercost or Re- Triutnvir.
with you how far they may render you good
prove
entreat
citizens, or triever—Physalis (31b.) I Mariposa.
ornaments to your country, should you enter her service. Renewal As the study of history and the classics should form our. olds
al of the Sweepstakes of 50 soya each, for 3-yr-
character and influence, and your conduct as membersy in • ; colts, Bst 71b ; and fillies, Bst 41b, not engaged
either Riddleswortb, the Two Thousand Guineas,
of the commonwealth, so the study of those sciences or One Thousand Guineas Stakes. D. M.
which have made such vast progress within this centu
—astronomy, geology, chemistry, and others_should Afghan I Schainyl 1 Flatterer 1 Bessie I Para
Purify and elevate the mind, and imbue it with true re- TUESDAY.
ligion. Much of their value will be lost unless they teach Plate of 50 save, for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; and
us the inexhaustible goodness of the Creator, and fill us fillies, Bst 41b. First half of Ab.M. Entrance 2
with a deep and earnest reverence for His wisdom and siisave,
power. Gentlemen, I fear that I have detained you at • tion bscnpPlate of 50 soya ; for 3-yr-olds, 7st ; four,
Bst 71b ; five, 9st • six
too great length. The vast importance of the subjects• and aged, 9st 21b. T.Y.C.
Sweepstakesof
to which I have ventured to call your attention must be 8 lO sovs each ; for 3-yr-olds 7st • ,
et 41b ; five and upwards Bst 111 b ' '
my apology and excuse. The words. which may- be The winner to
be sold for 100 soya if deralnd •
spokes, here to-day, and the way in which you have re- . ed, &c. T.Y.C.
Ii.CCEPTANCICS for the NEWMARKET HAN
have more than an ordinary impor- DICAP. Clermont
ceived them, may Course. 76
More than usual weight will attach to the opinions
tan ce.
Age et lb this, representing the influence,
Age at lb
of an assembly such as King of Trumps 6 8 7 Cby Pan taloon—
intelligence, and youth of Scotland to the north of the mars_
4 8 2 Physalis ......... 4 6 9
Tay. If you approve of the sentiments to which I have E -7.'" •
paminonuas 4B 0 Benbams ......... 36 5
t at you to be
ventured to give utterance, let me entreat
Calamus.
Of all the
serious and earnest in carrying them out. .
Early Bird 4 7 9 Lincol '•
a 5ee........ 4 6 0
• the Scotch have been most distinguished for
Grand Inquisitor. 4 7 7 Dr. Cook e...•..... 510
nations,
e ........ of purpose. The history
4 7 7 The Rajah
their deep earnestness and truth . Domino
3 5 9
of your own city would furnish not a few illustrious ex- 1
i Ammonia
"'Pi". Oh ! that England had now a few of those I Kaffir
_earnest and true-hearted men, whose memories are dear
Dr. O'Toole
to their
4 7 3 Shoreham
;Coup d'Etat
country, to guide her councils—men who looke.d
f.':u,n,.tPe duties of life as a great reality, and upon their
eiteiut diecha
their exam te
how thosePitilse 1 Hercules ...
discharge as a solemn responsibility to God ! Let , Nar,mi
your guide in life. Picture to yourself ,
noble
and
un rave, earnest' ancestors of yours—whose
otaquerabl
tyrd orn and death rath e spirit led them to endure mar-
premise „lemn
eon Athos than to suffer dishonour or cons- Canligan (late
Motile Moses) 4 7 2
Middlesboro
Quince
4 7 3 Crown Pigeon ... 3 5 3
Laura Selina
Newmarket
ugh.. 4 7 0 Chalice
46 13 Donald
3 5 1
3 5 3
3 5 0
the altered circuinstvicti°"—would
ea , uld have acted under
Rackapelt 5 6 13 Triton
selves above all. you '
• the (I,—.
y Be true to our-
-5 6 12 Freckle
Postulant
to go through; which rnsr have many bitter struggles' . 3 4 7
might disbe Determination
weak and timid man
;but era erten and defeat a. L.
ittle Gerard
by the ultimate approval Ilium Own conscience and i Sweepstakes of 100 soya each, h ft, for -yr-oa.ta.ons
or
above all, let that deep and eVrit: ecnlntry. 'And, Bst 71b, and fillies, Bst 31b; those got by 111
41b ;
religion and religious responsibility ZraintS sense of out of mares that never bred a winner allowed
a peculiar feature in your national characte:B ever been only one allowance. Ab.M.
you through life ; in it you will find a comfaoerm'aPanY ' Spinner, 41b I The Earl, 41b
encouragement that the applause of men t and an Orphrey, 41b 11i ariposa, 4lb
can never Nutjobber, 41
bring. (The hon. gentleman during the delivery of Ida , fit
eloquen and learned address was frequently inte rood o by Red Hart —Refrac-
rrnptod i f by Pyrrhus the First— I
Miss Whip tion, 41b.
I

SPORTING NOTES.

MEETINGS DURING THE EASTER WEEK,

Turfites will enjoy their Easter holidays after their
own peculiar fashion. Whilst cockneys are revelling in
the riot and glare of Greenwich fare, sauntering along
the galleries of the Crystal Palace, or strolling amidst
the shrubs and budding flowers of Cremorne, they will
be inhaling the fresh quickening breeze of Newmarket
heath, and watching with eager anxiety the achieve.
ments of certain Derby candidates. Southern sports-
men, however, will not have a monopoly of racing,
for meetings are also appointed to be holden
in the North. At Durham, on Monday and Tuesday,
and Catterick Bridge, Wednesday and Thursday, some
stirring and interesting sport will be celebrated, and its
success will be scarcely affected by the " fixtures"
clashing with the " Craven." Under the new arrange-
ment, too, the first of a new series of meetings will be
held on Monday and Tuesday, at Newton. By the way,
I had almost forgotten to mention that for the special
delectation of the " Sheffield blades," a little go affair
will come off on Monday and Tuesday, at Newhall. By
these statements it will appear that the " calendar
of sport" for the ensuing week is unusually heavy.
Should the promise set forth by the Craven programme
be realised the sport at Newmarket will possess extra-
ordinary and enduring interest. The list of engagements
contains the names of many of the principal Derby
horses. On Monday Paros and Bonnie Morn have an
"appointment" over the D. M. Affghan, a "dark
horse," Flatterer, and Bessie are also entered for a
Sweepstakes on the opening day. On Tuesday the
Newmarket Handicap will, of course, be the leading
attraction. On Wednesday The Column, for which
report states that Rambling Kate is a certain starter,
and Bonnie Morn a probable absentee, will perhaps
afford a stirring encounter. A Handicap Plate
is set for Thursday, on which day Gra3culus Esuriens
has an engagement, for which, however, it is doubtful
whether he will be brought out. On Friday the princi-
pal event will be The Port Stakes, for which Virago,
King Torn, Acrobat, and six others are entered. The
above remarks will indicate the principal " features" of
the programme. I shall now merely direct attention to
Monday's races, intending to despatch my notes on the
other events from Newmarket on Monday morning.
This arrangement will enable me to pick up many scraps
of inf ,rmation, and make a tour d' inspection at head-
quarters.

Of the ten events appointed for the Opening-day' four
are enclosed. The Bennington Stakes will be some-
what interesting, for it will, perhaps, bring out Habena,
Corcebus, Harry of Hereford, Antoinette, and Socinian.
The race, however, may be virtually reduced to a match
between Habena and Corcebus. For the 100 Soy..
Sweepstakes I may throw in with the Tumbler. My next
" fancy" is for the Refraction colt. The 50 Sovs. Sweep-
stakes will, perhaps, be carried off by the representative
of Dockeray's stable—either Pyrrhic or Antoinette.
For the 50 Sovs. Sweepstakes for three-yr-old colts and
fillies are entered Afghan, who has been much talked
about, Flatterer, Bessie, and Para. Should Flatterer
start, he shall be my champion.

My NOTIONS ABOUT NEWTON may be briefly ex-
pressed. Of the thirteen nominations for the Trial
Stakes I shall select the three top weights—Lancashire
Lass, Young Hack, and Dear Me—to represent my
interest. Stork will doubtless carry off the Golborne
Stakes. Wadlow has a formidable "lot" In the South
Lancashire Tradesmen's Plate, comprising Alonzo, Kite-
flyer, and Master Slender, one of whom, perhaps
the first-mentioned, will doubtless be the winner. If
Cimicina be recovered from the effect of bursting a blood
vessel at Northampton, she may be the successful com-
petitor for the Manor Handicap. Little Tom Cliff, how-
ever, may have luck with his new purchase, Romeo.
The next animal worthy of notice is Stork. With the
" jumpers" I shall not interfere.

THE DOINGS AT DIIIIHI3f will, doubtless, possess con-
siderable local interest. The list of sport comprises ten
items. Cherry Brandy will, perhaps, open the ball
successfully by winning the Trial Stakes. Should Bolton
be brought out to do battle for the handicap, I should
calculate with some certainty upon hii success. In his
absence the leading competitors may be Caliph and
Gamelad. The running for the North Durham Handi-
cap will be materially regulated by the result of the
Durham Handicap.
I will publish my anticipatory remarks anent the
sport at Catterick, with my despatch from Newmarket,
on Monday.
April 7. A FRESH MAN.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

' f by Pyrrhus the First, dam
by Lanercost or Re-
triever Physalis (41b.)
Antoinette.
Katie Stewart (41b.)
Ferrara (41b.)
Aconite.

by hearty applanse,rand resumed his seat amid loud and The Twenty-second Tne,,Rdav Sti,i,Ps of 200
protracted cheering.) sovq each, h ft, f,,r ci):: ri_
The benediction was then pronounced by the Rev 1851 ; colts, Bst 7tb Bst 4th ; ffiares or stal-
Principal, and the assemblage separated about hall-past lions that never produced a winoer allowed 31b ; if
one o'clock. I both, 51b. D.M.
Chalice I Hazel I Besika I Almond
Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, for 3-yr-olds ; colts, Bst
71b ; and fillies, Bst 21b ; the winner of a 2-yr-olds
stake amounting to 400 sovs, including the winner's
own stake, to carry 61b ; of two such stakes, 101 b
extra. A.F.
Bessie
f by Melbourne—Treache-
TOMS

c by Surplice—Cheddar's
dam

WEDNESDAY.

Handicap Plate of 501. for 3-yr-olds and upwards..A.F.
Handicap Plate of 701., for 3-yr-olds and upwards. D. I.
Entrance 1 soy.

Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each ; for 3-yr-olds, 7st ; four,
Bst Blb ; five and upwards, 9st 11Ib ; the wini,er to be
sold for 1501., if demanded, &c. Ab. M.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, and only 5 ft
if declared by 10 o'clock the evening before running,
to go to the owner of the second horse, for 3-yr-olds
and upwards. Cambridgeshire course.
Sweepstakes of 10 soya each, for 3-yr-olds ; colts, Bst
7lb ; and fillies, Bst
.3lb ; the winner to be sold for

_.
200, soya if demanded, &c. First half of Ab. M.
The Column Stakes of 50 sovs each, h ft for 3-yr-olds ;
colts, Bst 71b ; and fillies, Bst 41b ; the produce of mares
covered in 1851 ; those got by stallions or out of
mares that never produced a winner allowed 31b ; if
both, Sib. R.M.
Gretna (dead) 31b. Firelight (h un)
Buda b. f. by John O'Gaunt—
Blake, Sib. Mangosteen, 31b.
Alcyone Valentinian
Juana, 31b. Cornucopia
Habena, 31b. Cecrops
Aurifer, 31b. Damascus (dead)
The Bonnie Morn, 51b. c. by Irish Birdcatcher—
Aconite, 51b. Reciprocity, 31b.
Almond . Ferrara, 31b.
Nutriment, 31b. br. c. by Red Hart—Re-
br c. by Bay Middleton— fraction, 51b.
Industry Rambling Katie
Doralice ch. c. (dead) by Collingwood
c. by Paragone—Sneer, 51b. —Red Hind's dam, 31b.
f. by John O'Gaunt—Le- c. (dead), by Cow!, or Or-
titia (in un) lando—Miss Twickenham
The Craven Handicap, for which 36 horses were weighted,
did not obtain the stipulated number of acceptances
(10) to produce a race.