The Sun.
London, England, 1855-08-07 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

BITS ABOUT BRIGHTON.

When undertakings are prosperous the managers dine
and talk about them. They congratulate one another
on tleF..e prandial occasions, and form resolutions to
render the benefits which they have obtained Ellhstrintial
and permanent. No wonder, then, that the Brighton
Race Committee celebrated the success which has at-
tended their exertions in this old English fashion. Some
weeks ago they gave a dinner, at which were present
the chief patrons and well-wishers of the meeting. Com-
pliments, well deserved and modestly acknowledged,
were paid to Mr. Slight, jun., for his active exertions in
restoring the meeting to popularity. Mr. Stocken,
the secretary, also came in for his share of praise,
whilst the atility and tact of Mr. Doriing were not,
passed over in silence. The speech-makers on that
occasion, however, did not omit honourable men-
tion of one of the principal causes which contributed
to the success of the race meeting and the pecuniary ad-
vantage of the town, viz.--the travelling facilities which
aro afforded by the Brighton and South Coast Railway
Company. Tile statements which were then made were
founded on troth, and the gathering, which will com-
mence to-morren-, will show that they were not mere
noisy boastings caused by temporary success. If the
programme contains no very prominent feature of in-
terest, yet it presents a promise of attractive sport, which
is likely to he fully realised.

Speculation on the Brighton Stakes has been mate-
rially stopped by the formidable "French Flyer," Baron-
cino, who has engrossed nearly all the betting. Still,
despite the easy style in which he achieved his success
at Goodwood, I am inclined to believe that, at the
weights, he will find Quincy a most troublesome oppo-
nent. Ile meets him at a difference of only Gibs, for
the year, and this fact, coupled with the circumstance
of the great improvement nianifo:lted in Quince
at Goodwood, is sufficient to warrant the opinion which
I have expressed. Still I do not think slightingly of
Baroneino's chance. If the reported trials between
Mishap and Surgeon-General be true Mishap can have
no chance. The winner will doubtless be either BARON-
CINO or QUINCE, and the judges' decision may reverse
the order in which I have set down their names. Were
they cut of the race I should desire no better champions
than Winkfield and Fuibeck.

The Biennial Stakes may bring out Escape, Puguator,
and Instructress. Although Escape beat Pugnator at
Epsom I do not expect him to repeat the achievement at
Brighton.

I shall not express an opinion on either the Marine
Plate or the Pavilion Plate, because it is impossible to
ascertain the probable starters.

George Brown is in brisk demand for the Nursery
Stakes. I, however, prefer the chances of Elfrida and
Rip Van Winkle. Should he start old Rataplan will, of
course, win the Cup. The Champagne Stakes will, per-
haps, be carried off by Andover. If his owner, how-
ever, do not deem it advisable to bring him out for it,
either Pumicestone or Epaminondas may win.
August 7. A FRESH MAN.

LEGITIMIST CONSPIRACY IN FRANCE
AND SPAIN.

The French papers announce the discovery of a
conspiracy, with very extended ramifications,
under the auspices, as it is affirmed, of the Counts
tie Chambord and de Montemolin, with the two-
fold object of promoting their own peculiar inte-
rests and at the same time creating a diversion in
favour of Russia by embarrassing the Western
Powers. It is needless to add that Russian gold
is the mainspring of the whole affair.
The following document, which is published by
the Constitutionnel, it appears, was intercepted in
the possession of General Elio, who drew it up for
the Count de Montemolin. It is dated London,
Nov. 24, 1854, and states :—" I have had the
honour to see his Highness, whom I found better
than I could have expected. I have seen General
Cabrera also. But before speaking to you of these
gentlemen I must give you an account of the mis-
sion of M. d'Escars. Yesterday lie visited me, ac-
companied by M. Cbapot, and described the inter-
view which he had with Prince Gortschakoff at
Vienna. I made him repeat the whole narrative,
so that I might learn it by heart, and I now send
to you in the form of a dialogue, in order that
you may the better understand it :
D'Escars—Prince, I come on the part of the Count de
Montemolin to deliver to you this letter for the Emperor.
It is a confirmation of the negotiations with you which
were commenced by the Count de Chambord.
Gortschakoff—l beg pardon, Count, for interrupting
you ; but in the few words you have said I already no-
tice two mistakes. The Count de Chambord has never
said a word to toe on the subject. The Duke de L—s
called on me and spoke of the affairs of Spain as a mat
ter which interested him personally. But what he said
was merely in the way of conversation, and had in no
respect the character of a negotiation, for I had no powers
for such a purpose.
D'Escars (somewhat surprised, because he had bean told
that it was the Count de Chambord, and had said what
he did under that impression) : As you will, Prince.
But to give more authority to that conversation, and to
confirm the details given by Cabrera, the Count de Mon-
temolin
wrote to the Emperor.
Gortschakoff—l don't know whether I ought to re-
ceive this letter. Do you know what it contains ?
D'Escars—Certainly not. ; but I suppose it is, as I have
said, the confirmation of General Cabrera's note, in order
to relieve the Emperor's mind from any doubt, and to
call his attention to the state of Spain, and show the ad-
vantage which Russia would find in a diversion.
Gortschakoff---I have made up my mind to receive the
letter, but merely as an act of politeness—nothing more.
Understand this perfectly, I beg, M. le Comte, and be
good enough to repeat what I say exactly. No doubt
diversion in Spain would be very useful. But the de-
tails I have received are extremely vague, and the Em-
peror cannot compromise himself in an affair which may
be nothing but smoke. Parties are apt to deceive them-
selves, and readily mistake their wishes for facts.
D'Escars—lt is possible. But the situation of Spain
is too well known for it to be apprehended that the affair
in;which the support of the Emperor is desired can be only
smoke, and a few millions might insure the success of the
enterprise. I presume that the Emperor bad the first note,
and you possibly ntay have received some answer to it.

Gortschakoff:LYeil are aware that Russia is engaged
in a struggle with all Europe, and that, consequently,
she has need of all her resources. Not a word on the
subject of the application made to the Emperor.
D'Escars—That is true, Prince : but for the very rea-
son that you are spending hundreds of millions, the five,
six, or seven millions that we require can be of no mo-
ment to you. I apprehend that the Emperor must have
seen the note in question, and perhaps we may be per-
mitted to know his intentions on the subject.
Gortschakoff—lt is evident that such a matter as that
must have come to his knowledge. Bub I have received
no instructions, and, as I have already said, I must beg
you to repeat our conversation correctly, and to repeat
that I receive your letter only by way of courtesy, and
listen to your details and this entire conversation only as
information.
D'Escars thought it useless to press the matter fur-
ther, and went to London to tell Cabrera, who was ex-
pecting him with impatience, because the first accounts
which D'Escars must have communicated to you had led
him to conceive flattering hopes which this conversation
aid not confirm. Finding me here, D'Escars requested
me to make you acquainted with what precedes, because
he was too pressed for time, and he went away immedi-
ately. After this explanation, we spoke in a general
way about money. It appears that there are no means of
getting any. I put forward your idea of a subscription—
yourself, the Infant, Chambord, Modena, Cabrera, &c.,
each subscribing according to his means to create the basis
of a fund. Fur mysClf I think, as far as I can see at present,
this would be the shortesi, way. But there is this additional
circumstance—the gentlemen !lere, and especially Chapot,
who appears to he an intelligent man, think that with the
foundation of a fund it would be possible to negotiate at
Paris. We therefore strongly recommended them to
press these considerations on the Count de Chambord,
although they said he could do but little, his income
being otherwise engaged. .As lat present see Lo other
course open, until Providence sends us another, we oust
work this, and, subject to your Majesty's approbatiou,
my opinion is, that it would be well to write to Cham-
bord, Modena, and Berry to come to an understanding
with the principal personages of their town (sic) to see if
they can aid your Majesty. They may do this without
compromising themselves, because the object is to find.a,
confidential banker with whom the funds may be plac%le
and no other names will appear than those of youi!...
jesty, the Infant, and the Count of Morellailbglavr;
these respectable names, and all the collefltive sso
s as to
tions, it is to be hoped that we may negoti3"7oelated
obtain something more. The French have I,
that their names are not to be mentioned. • ,
n.
Having discussed with these gentlemen
cipal questions confided to me, we have resolved
the following manner :
1. For the moment they do not thethrteheePnis-in
but you should
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cleo
be ready to leave, either
that your Majesty should quit or 8
sn; sider it necessary
publicly ecretl y,
whenever
it may be necessary.
On the subject of money there
Spain,
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have done nothing, and all that c3anbso what may be
t e said about it
donehave inla
rgely developed above.
Spain or elsewhere—in until
twoephoainvte
oruet-
sources, there. must be a thorough re.orgghaunasaisiapiritricooamntiiobsieleds-
fore commencing. I have asked Cabrera,
some persons possessed of the necessary
to me any fit
to be put at the head of the provinces. He
me to think about it, and to mention
htst Montemolin him-
self, signed
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which he says
also been seized, in.
snealAmf,ehl otahtstaetrn,
thought we may get from Russia."when you see him, what it is
:
"Cabrera will tell you, ech
Conjecture is altogether a fault to assign the
reasons which have induced the French Govern-
ment
moment.
to publish this correspondence at this parti-
cular

Mdlle. ROsa northeur's picture of " The Horse Fair"
is sold to an Englishman—but not a resident in England
—for trifle under 2,0001.

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