The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-18 00:00:00

T . SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY

SPORTING NOTES.
No, CCLXXXVI.
THE PROBABLE S I'AR IERS FOR TO-110R-
ROW'S RACES AT YORK.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SlR,—The fields for this, as well as for the other days,
will be unusually large—for the Ebor Handicap in par-
ticular. The following lists of starters have been made
up-from the latest information received this morning.
The Prince of Wales's Stakes—Catspaw, S. Andrew,
The Queen, Auld Acquaintance, Wings of a Dove, Miss
Norton c alt, Young Beverlac, Miss Emma, Eliza, and
William Rufus.

For the Bramham Park Stakes, at the time of writing
nothing had arrived to run; it was expected, however,
that Black Audrey would be there in the course of the
day to walk over, should none of the others put in an
appearance.
The Eglinton Stakes—High-Sheriff, Lumley, Auchin-
leck, Grapeshot, and perhaps two or three others, in-
cluding Maidstone and Evadne. HIGH-SHERIFF and
GRAPESHOT it is expected will occupy the leading posi-
tions.

Colt Saplirg Stakes—Vindex, Youthful Days, and
Pitfall.

County Plate—The Italian, Vaultress, Lambton or
Exact, Conrad, Primo Minister, and perhaps Voltigeur.
In the absence of the last-named, who, if a starter, ought
not to be beaten, PRI➢IE MINISTER is my selection.
The Great Ebor Handicap—Voltigeur, 5 yrs, Bst
131b—Nancy, 4 yrs, Bst Montague, 6 yrs, 7st —Hip-
poly Ins, 4 yrs, 7st—Little Harry, 3 yrs, 6st 131b—Ha-
ricot, 3 yrs, Est 131b—Sir Rowland Trenchard, 4 yrs,
Est 101b—Storyteller, 4 yrs, 6st 41b—Lady Eden, 5
yrs, 6st 31b—Hyacinth, 3 yrs, sst 121b—Sackbut, 3
yrs, sst 1 llb—Adine, 3 yrs, sst 91b—Merry Bird, 3
yrs, sst 91b—Odessus, 3 yrs, sst 21b—colt by Ithuriel,
out of Gipsy, 3 yrs, 4st 121b—Bilberry, 3 yrs, 4st—and
Cleveland, 3 yrs, 4st 131 b. Weathergage and Lady
Amyott may also go, but it is doubtful at the present
moment. My opinion of the candidates is unaltered ;
MONTAGUE to win, with Haricot, Merry Bird, and Sir
Rowland Trenchard well up. Sackbut will run forward,
and perchance might get a place.—l am, Sir, &c.
Aug. 18, THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
YORK AUGUST MEETING.

YORK, SIX O'CLOCK, TUESDAY EVENING.—The fol-
lowing are the arrivals up to the present bout—Lady
Amyott, Young Beverlac, c by Melbourne, out of La
Femme Sage; Bilberry, Merry Peal, The Puritan, Bar-
celona, f by Picaroon, out of Coimbra, 2 yrs; Frantic,
Adine, Sackbut, Hesse Homburg, Sittingbourne, Maid-
stone, Defiance, Kate, Odessus, Haricot, Malice, The
Queen, The Saxon, Helen Faucit, Eleanor, Vivandiere,
Ant hinleck, Pitfall, Catapaw, Dame Tattle, Tittle Tattle,
2 yrs; Vindex, 2 yrs; Lord Lieutenant; Bell Tinker,
Nancy, Eliza Middleton, Conrad, Killarney, Wings-of-a.
Dove, Voltigeur, Radulphus, Comfit, The Cutler, Alle-
gro, Merry Bird, Jessica, Rachetil, Snowdrop, Lady
Agnes, Lambton, Exact, Grapeshot, Lumley, Colster-
dale, Equal, St. Andrew, St. Michael, Ace of Trumps,
Sir Charles, Needle, The America, Welsh Bet, Wo-
mersley, Hafed, Daniel O'Rourke, Hyacinth, Florence,
Lady Vernon, Newton Lass filly, Lady Eden, Peggy
colt, Paddy Bird, Gincowar, William Rufus, Vaultress,
Ilex, Farmer's Boy, Miss Norton, 2 yrs; Montague, Tom
Holtby, Varmint. Don Carlos, Ammonia, Priam the
Third, Youthful Days, Eliza, Sir R. Trenchard, Jemima
colt, Galvanism, Bird on the Wing, Sabra, Eulogist,
Stockwell, Conspiracy filly, 2 yrs; The Reaper. Cleve-
land, Evadue, sister to Daniel O'Rourke, Kingston,
Charity, Prime Minister, High Sheriff, Infidelity colt,
Grace Darling filly, Hippolytus, Miss Emma, Little
Harry, Nicotine, Laura Middleton, Gipsy colt, 3 yrs;
Bubastes gelding, Italian, Lindrick.
LICHFIELD RACES.—TUESDAY.
Free Handicap of 10 sous. each, h ft, and 30 added. One
mile. (3 Subs.)
Mr. Flintoff's Taley, 5 yrs (Wells) 1
Lord Chesterfield's Gladiole, 5 yrs
Mr. Copeland's Director, 3 yrs
Mr. Fowler's Forester, 6 yrs
The Gold Cup of 50 sous. added to a Handicap of 10
sous. each, h ft. One mile. (3 Subs.)

dr. Merry's Sally, 3 yrs (Wilson) 1
Mr. Flintuff's Ibis, 3 yrs 2
Lord Ribblesdale's, 6 yrs
-- - 3

_ The Queen's Plate of 100 guineas. Two miles.
Lord Wilton's Lady Evelyn, 6 yrs (Flatman) 1
Mr. T. Parr's Weathergage, 3 yrs 2
Mr. Palmer's Doubt, 6 yrs --
3
Mr. Etington's Carrier, 3 yrs .
The Selling Stakes of 3 soya. each, with 20 added, for
two yrs old and upwards. Heats, one mile. (6 Subs.)
Mr. Brown's Lucy, 6 yrs (Wells) • 1 1
Mr. Peace's Stranger's Daughter, 5 yrs 0 2
Mr. Wilson's Stratagem, 3 yrs 0 3
Mr. Carr'a Lady Ann,
_3 yrs _ 2 dr

The amusements opened with the race for—
Her Majesty's Cup of 100 guineas, for cutters of 75 and
not more than 105 tone, belonging to the Royal Yacht
Squadron, for which the following vessels were en-
ured
Aurora, 47 tons, Le Nfarchant Thomas, Esq.
Lavrock, 72 tons, Captain Williams.
Arrow, 102 tons, Thomas Chamberlayne, Esq.
The Que;:u's Cup Course, viz., from a cutter moored off
Cowen Castle, round the Nab Light, returning from
thence to Cowes, and proceeding to a vessel moored off
Yarmouth, and back to Cowes Castle. A time race on
a new scale. The Arrow, from her late performances at
Ryde, was decidedly the favourite.
Shortly before ten o'clock the vessels appeared at the
stations, and at five minutes before ten the preparatory
gun was fired. The crews of the respective yachts were
seen in activity in a moment in getting all in readiness,
and at te❑ o'clock precisely the gun for starting was
fired. There appeared to bo some little delay in getting
under weigh, but the Arrow- was the first to show her
bowsprit ahead, and getting to the windward she, for a
short time, took the lead, followed by the Lavrock, and
some distance astern by the Aurora. Her lead, ❑ow-
ever, was but of very temporary duration, for she had
Rot started above a minute when the Aurora, who had
now gathered her wind, came abreast of the Lavrock,
then passed her, and drew rapidly on the Arrow. On
getting abreast of the Old Castle Point she overhauled
the Arrow, and in a few moments succeeded in ruining
by ber and taking the first place. The Arrow then
continued to fall astern, and from this point to ,Osborne
[louse a most interesting race ensued between the
Arrow and the Lavrock, the little Aurora still main-
taini❑g the lead. The relative positions were unaltered
from teis point, and they made their way towards Hyde,
when it was the general opinion of those on the beach
that the Arrow had again succeeded in tacking
first towards the Sandhead buoy, but this opinion re•
quires confirmation. The handling, however, of the
Arrow was, most excellent, and under her altered f ,rm
she appears to- possess all the requisites for fast sailing
in common with those of the latest from the builders'
hands. The_pretensions of the Aurora are by no means
to be underrated,' as she was the second vessel round
the Needles on the occasion of the race for the Queen's
Cup iu the course round the Isle of Wight last year. It
will be remembered that this was the second victory of
the America, and the Aurora was then the only vessel
that came round the Needles with her. We must, how-
ever, defer the result of this match until the next com-
munication.

The Ruby steamer, with a band of music on board,
accompanied the yachts round the course, and a great
number of ladies and gentlemen availed themselves of
this opportunity to witness the match.
There was a talk here to-day that the America, Lord
De Blaquiere, would appear in the Solent it a crew can
be got together to the owner's satisfaction, but she is
disqualified from sailing in any match here, not now
being a foreign vessel, and her owner not being a mem'
ber of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

That the production of a "grand historical opera"
by the celebrated Jullien, whose name has long since
become a household word throughout the length and
breadth of the land, should fill the walls of Covent
Garden to overflowing might well be expected, and
certainly the attendance last evening in honour of the
first representation of _Pietro 11 Grande was of 130
ordinary extent. The popular maestro himself pre-
sided in the orchestra, and was greeted with even more
than the customary fervour that his presence evokes
from the auditory wherever he appears. In the
" getting up" of the new affair expense
seemed
literally to be no object. We all know the splendid
resources of the establishment, and in addition to their
full development last night, in the features of scenery,
costume, and appointments, three military bands
were superadded to the instrumental strength of the
orchestra, and the chorus was augmented
by the addition of forty-two voices. The libretto of
Pietro Il Grande is the work of Mr. Desmond
Ryan, translated into Italian by Signor Mazzioni.
Historic truth has yielded to the caprices of poetic
licence, as may be seen from the following sketch of
the story as it has been handled by Mr. Ryan. The
dramatic effect produced is, however, in the present
case an ample excuse for the disregard' of Clio. Peter
(Signor Tamberlik) is on the point of departing from
his ship-building labours, in Saardam, and Catherine
(Mdlle. Anna Zerr)—a sort of naval vivandiere—is
smitten with the disguised Emperor. The young
lady, however, has two suitors, Rossomak (Herr
Formes), a Cossack chief, in attendance on the Czar,
and Zeinberg (Signor Romrni), one of her own coun-
trymena liconc;erfn h for
neither of
ofTwhehoLt scene represents the
however, does she at
dockyard, and is full of bustle and character. On one
side is a ship on the stocks, with men employed tar-
ring her. At the back is a very correctly rigged
top and top
the
act,
carrying Peter
gallant masts, which
the close
and his fortunes. Men labour at anvils and carrying
moves away
ca carrying
g
stones, and twisting ropes, and altogether the spec-
tacle is very lively and significant. After an attempt by
Zeinberg on Peter's life, at the instigation of Rosso-
mak, a complimentary ballet/4M signalises the know-
ledge of the Dutch authorities of the personnel of one
of their shipwrights; and when this is over, and in
the silence of the night, the two would-be assassins
return, intending to complete the business of the Czar,
when they are discovered by Catherine, denounced,
and the life of Zeinberg only saved by Peter—who
avows his real individuality--interfering on his behalf.
A tender farewell of the poor Dutch girl follows, and
then, in the midst of a very effective tableau, the Em-
peror enters his own ship and bids his old comrades
adieu. In the second act we have an elaborate tent
scene, with more than one band upon the stage. Peter
and his generals, the most conspicuous being Lefort
(Sig. Tagliafico), are holding a revel—a very.favourite
proceeding, by the way, of the Czar, and the group of
tough old Scotch adventurers, who mainly
formed his coadjutors—when Catherine, who
has followed her lover, bursts in and an-
nounces the imminent danger of the Russian army.
After being recognised and welcomed by Peter,
and departing on her mission to the Grand Vizier,
warlike proceedings commence. Peter changes his
plan of defence, an dictates fresh instructions to his
generals. Then the tent draperies are drawn aside,
disclosing fortifications and a distant camp. After a
warlike chorus of officers, we have a military spectacle
representing the defiling of the Russian forces. Troops
of various species march by, from artillery to Cossacks.
The first band is that of a cavalry regiment, all the
performers mounted and playing a gay and piquant
march. Infantry drums and fifes come next, the
drums very long and of a peculiar construction ; and
lastly, we have an ordinary regimental band. The
whole display, which is a very brightly and carefully
managed piece of pageantry, leads up to the arrival of
Peter with his staff; all equally mounted on capari-
soned and caracolling steeds. The remainder of the
act is made up of tumultous choruses, and rushes
of driven-in and rallying soldiers across the
stage. Peter, with a telescope, surveying the
field, is not in the least put out by the
explosion of a shell close to him ; and finally,
making a last appeal to his men to follow him to the
death, he seizes a standard, and rushes with his re-
serve of troops into the fray. The third act opens in
the Kremlin. The night is dark, with snow falling.
The Czar holds high festival, and from the daughters
of the Boyars assembled he is to select a Czarina.
But Rossomak's vengeance is not yet satiated. In a
nook near the palace he and his accomplices plan the
assassination of the Emperor. Of course the faithful
and omnipresent Catherine, who has not turned up
after the battle of Pultawa until this critical moment,
is wandering by, and, of course, she hears their plans,
and hurries off to save once more the Czar. The
monarch is in a desponding condition, longing for
another look of the lost Catherine, when her voice
startles his ears. In a moment she is in his arms,
and the story of Rossomak's treachery dis-
closed. Peter quietly bides his time. Rosso-
mak makes his appearance with his friends in
the ball-room ; but when he attempts to stab the
monarch, Peter, who is prepared, seizes his wrist and
drires the weapon into the assassin's breast. When,
in conclusion, we state that Catherine appears in the
succeeding congratulatory chorus, resplendent in im-
perial robes, we have brought the story to its fore-
seen termination.

The music is much what we had anticipated. A
great deal of what is pleasing, sparkling, melodious,
pro-
found. There was no dulness, but some condensation
is necessary. This should be employed principally
and effective—noisy occasionally, and not very
in the second act, where some disapprobation was
manifested, to which, however, the introduction of
equestrian spectacle, which shocked the hyper-fasti-
dious, partly conduced. The grand hit of the opera
is the Russian hymn, based upon a national melody,
we imagine, a great popular
waltzes, polonaises, and mazurkas,
faanvd e
u which
rite. will
The became,
felicitously introduced, are of course delightful, and
so is the ballet music of the first act. We may
here observe that the choregraphic execution of
Madame Robert and M. Alexandre was
highly
praiseworthy ; but that of the new Russian danseuse,
Mademoiselle Adrieneff, did not find unani-
mousamid favour. The first act terminated au
tremendous applause, and a recall for Anna Zerr,
Tamberlik, Formes, and Jullien. We could specify
several morceaux of great beauty, but shall be content
with singling out the prayer of the nuns,
accompanied
by the organ behind the scenes ; the septet in which
Peter dictates the plan of the battle ; his cavatina,
''All ! se to m'ami ;" Catherine's prayer, " 0, eiel
d'un affiita ;" and the chorus, " Non b oda pie Tam"
berlik was absolutely glorious. He looked, acted,
and sang to perfection. The peculiar talents of
Mdlle. Anna Zerr were exercised to great advantage
in the part of Catherine, and assuredly these* two
eminent artistes are entitled to the gratitude of the
composer, for they did him the amplest justice.
What Formes had to do he necessarily did nobly.
The exertions of Tagliafico, Stigelli, Polinini, and
indeed all concerned,, were worthy of all admiration.
All that is wanting is some judicious curtailment to
render Pietro 11 Grande highly popular and attractive.
as an opera, as it is magnificent as a spectacle ; and
we rest satisfied that N. Jullien will not disappoint
his friends, the public, in exercising this amelioration:.
There was very considerable applause at the falln o
the curtain. M. Jullien was loudly called
for,
and
t
Mdlle.
responded to the summons, in company with
Anna Zerr and Tamberlik.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge honoured
persons
of performances by his presence. Among the pons
of distinction present we remarked the Duke
and Da-
.chess of Beaufort and the Ladies Henrietta and Geraldine
Somerset, the Duke and Duchess of Bedford, the
_,
Du-
chess of Leinster, the Marquis of Bath, the a1.,,10wu!
Kilinorey, the Countess of Glen all, the Countess
lett, Viscount Clifden, Viscount and Viscountess
New-
port, Viscount and Viscountess Maidstone,
h"
Lennox,
Excel-
lency Baron Rehausen, Lord Henry
ALP Lord Lady R
~ and Lady Frances Gordon, s.
Mary
hersh and Mrs. Locke, Lady King, Lady
and the
topher and Lady Lucy Grant, Lady Bateman and
Lady
Hon. Miss Hanbury, Lord Gerald Fitzgerald,
lonel the
Cape), Lady Flower, Lord Alfred Churchill, Colonel e Jer •
Right Hon. Cecil Weld Forester, the
SoGeld Pon-
ningham, the Hon. G. W. Mulles, the Hon.
Mr. Stuart
a°nby, Colonel the Hon. G. Cadogent the Bon
Hen. Mr.
Wortley, the Hon. James Macdonald,
the
Miss Anson,
Hanbury, the lion. Mrs. George Anson and
and the
the lion. Mr. J. A. Villiers, the Hon. Strangethe Hon.
Hon. Mrs. Jocelyn, the Hon. Mrs. Norton, the Gordon ohs...
Sir
Mrs. Abbott, Sir Henry Webb. Sir BenrY
Sir
George Douglas, Sir E. rage Turner,
, ton, &c, sce. Arthurlii As-

brothers
grand
ASTLEY'S
b The astonishing
ROYAL AMPIIITREATRE.
and unprecedented feats of the
The groupings amount Seigrist, on La Perehe, have excited such an
of pnblic enthusiasm that Mr. Batty has
found it expedient to enter into a re-engagement with
those. extraordinary artists, who continue nightly to
display their matchless dexterity in the circus. The
spectacular drama of Peter the Great is in the
height of its attraction; the role of the Muscovite Czar
stage
being sustained with great dignity and effect by Mr.
Ryder. In the production of this piece Mr. Leclercq
cernible in
has_ proved himself to be the best of stage managers.
admirably arranged, and, indeed, in all that has been
and general nzise en scene are most
brought forward on this stage under his direction, a
signal improvement on preceding seasons is is •
effect, resulting from his singularly happy
combination of taste and tact. Astley's has never
the legitimate features of
been stronger in the field than at present, and we
strongly recommend any who may not have visited it
lately, not to omit an evening's enjoyment in its
nrilliant interior before the lipproaching recess. We
are given to understand that Mr. Batty has retained
Mr. Fitzball to write the opening of his Christmas
pantomime, regardless of expense, and which he is
I determined shall surpass all 11* 18 previous efforts.