The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-26 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALLS'.-LAST EVENING.

The equivocal state of the weather during the week
appears to have completely puzzled the followers of the
turf, so much so, that the journey to Lincoln on Tuesday
morning was looked upon, from the south as also the north,
as so much time thrown away, and in consequence but few
ventured from their homes. Contrary to expectation,
however, the meeting was brought through, the principal
bookmakers availing themselves of returning southward,
to be present at Hungerford this day. The latter meeting,
however, in consequence of a heavy fall of snow, was com-
pelled to be postponed, due notice of which was announced
by the authorities of the Great Western Railway. Those
disappointed looked in at " the Corner" which enabled us
to make out somewhat of a list, although of meagre propor-
tions. The principal feature of conversation was the an-
nounced death of Mr. Williamson, the nominator of Coup
d'Etat, which becomes void, and all bets follow. For the
Liverpool Steeplechase Bantam appeared in increased
favour, 7 to 1 being for s )me time the highest offered,
but at the fiaish half a point over those odds failed
to meet with an acceptor. Emblematic and Wee Nell did
not present so healthy an appearance; but Emblem, had
the layers been in the humour, would have found supporters
at her quoted price. Serious Case and Worcester, of the
outside division, were the only animals backed in earnest.
The other quotations contained in our return given below
will be accepted as the market value of the animals named,
rather than from any actual outlay in their favour :

LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
15 to 2 agst Bantam (off., take 8 to 1)
12 to 1 agst Emblematic (offered)
15 to 1 agst Wee Nell (offered)
100 to 6 agst Emblem (taken)
20 to 1 agat Serious Case (taken)
20 to 1 agst Worcester (off., take 25 to 1)
20 to 1 agst Amy (offered, take 25 to 1)
40 to 1 agat Bell's Life (taken)
50 to 1 agst Arbury (taken)
66 to 1 agst Leonidas (taken)
CHESTER CUP.
30 to 1 agst Little Stag (taken)
THE DERBY.
10 to 1 agat Scottish Chief (taken)
14 to 1 agst Cambuscan (taken)
18 to 1 agat Forager (offered, t2O to 1)
25 to 1 agst Blair Athol (taken)
25 to 2 agst Prince Arthur (taken)

2,000 to 70 agst Ackworth (taken)
1,003 to 10 agst Valiant (taken)
1,000 to 10 agst Copenhagen (taken)

GRAND NATIONAL HUNT STEEPLECHASES.
A Free Handicap Steeplechase of 20 soya each, 5 ft. About
four miles. Acceptances must be declared, in writing,
to Messrs. Weatherby, London, or Mr. Marshall, Clerk
of the Course, Northampton, on or before Tuesday, the
Ist of March.

st lb
Penarth .. 13 0
Emblem .. .. 13 0
Auricula .. 12 8
Lightheart .. 12 8
O'Connell .. .. 12 8
Reporter .. .. 12 8
Thornastown.. .. 12 6
Joe Malay .. 12 6
Bantam .. .. 12 6
Sinking Fund .. 12 6
Lincoln .. 12 4
Arbury .. 12 4
Maritana .. 12 4
Avalanche .. 12 4
Wee Nell .. 12 4
Yaller Gal .. 12
Sir William .. 12 2
Jealousy .. 12 2
Cat's-paw .. 12 2
Jerusalem .. .. 12 2
Con Gregan .. 12 1
Umpire .. .. 12 0
Medora .. 12 0
Bridegroom .. 12 0
Harry .. 12 0
Portland .. 12 0
Jacob .. 11 12
Shropshire .. 11 12
Pot-pourri 11 12
Agnes.. 11 12
Satellite .. 11 12
Red Robin .. 11 11
Mauchline 11 10
The Czar .. 11 10
Lothian's King .. 11 10
Rarey.. 11 10
Serious Case.. .. 11 9
Rubicon .. 11 8
Harkaway 11 8
Pineapple 11 8
Southport .. 11 7
Real Jam .. 11 7
Emblematic .. 11 7
Bell's Life .. 11 7
Romeo .. 11 . 6
Liston 11 6
Salmon 11 6
Amy .. 11 6
Tolurno 11 6
Surbiton 11 6
Little Bob 11 6
Worcester .. 11 6
Satanolla 11 4
Stanton .. 11 4,

at lb
St. Maximus .. 11 4
Pallas Lass .. 11 4
Leonidas .. 11 4
West End .. 11 4
De Reuter .. 11 2
Gladiator .. 11 2
Malta, byCharlesXlL 11 2
Rook the Gardener.. 11 2
Ireley .. 11 2
Bryn Gwyn .. 11 2
Kington 11 2
Sunflower .. 11 2
13ridegroem,byPompeyll 2
National Petition .. 11 0
Rockley 11 0
Sir Stephen .. 10 13
Woodford .. .. 10 13
Mountain Fox .. 10 12
Merrimac .. .. 10 12
The Old Squire .. 10 12
Church Militant 10 12
Premier .. .. 10 11
Ace of Trumps .. 10 10
Once More (late Cook-
a-doodlo-doo) .. 10 10
Switch .. .. 10 10
Brian Borhoime .. 10 10
Baron of Avon 10 8
Ocean Witch.. .. 10 8
Magician .. .. 10 8
Alcibiado 10 7
Merryman .. .. 10 7
Brine .• 10 7
Flyfisher .. 10 7
Chester .. .. 10 7
Martha .. .. 10 6
Miss Maria .. 10 6
Cygnet .. .. 10 6
Corsair, by Pineapple 10 6
Lady of the Isles .. 10 6
Silk and Satin 10 6
Miss Emma (late
Gwellyan .. 10 6
British Grenadier .. 10 6
Leading Article .. 10 6
Creole.. .. .. 10 6
Over the Sea.. .. 10 4
Princess Royal .. 10 2
Jack in the Green .. 10 2
Carlisle .. 10 2
Volunteer 10 0
Wifi3 .. 10 0
Cadet .• 10 0

SCRATCHINGS.-011 the 9th inst. at 9 a.m. Carbineer out
of Newmarket Handicap. On the 16th, at 9 a.m. Bun-
bury out of Nottingham Hurdle Race—at 3 p.m. Limo-
Bina and Mahometan out of tho Nottingham Spring
Handicap. On the 18th, at 9 a.m. Lothian's King and
Southport out of the Hurdle Race at Hungerford—at 9 a,m.
Rubicon out of all engagements. On the 19th, at 9 a.m.
Broadway out of Nottingham Spring Handicap. On
the 20th, at 9 a.m. Lapidist and Brindisi out of Lincoln
Handicap—at 1 30 p.m. Zara out of Nottingham Spring
Handicap. On the 22d, at 9 a.m. Lustre out of Lincoln
Handicap—at 030 p.m. Empress out of all engagements—
at 3 46 p.m. Merrimac out of Liverpool and Derby Steeple-
chases. On the 23d, at 9 a.m. Grimston and Blondin out
of Craven Plate, Hungerford—and at 9 a.m. Turn of Luck
out of Lincoln Handicap.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE,

SOUTH-EASTERN.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held yes-
terday at the Bridge-house Motel ; the Hon. J. Byng in
the chair.

The report was taken as read.
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report,
stated tbat the traffic receipts of the past half-year as com-
pared with the half-year ending the 31st of January, 1862
showed an increase of £54,200. The merchandise receipts'
had been maintained. Tho Charing-cross Railway had
been partially workedsince the 11th of January last. They
had carried an average of £ll,OOO passengers per week on
the Charing-cross line, but they expected a large increase
of traffic in the spring and summer. He then explained
the policy of the company with respect to extension lines,
and a determination to accommodate the districts through
which their lines passed when requisite.
Lord A. PAGET recommended friendly alliances with
neighbouring companies, and also with the London and
North-Western, for an interchange of traffic by means of
the West London Extension Railway. _ _

A long discussion ensued, in which Mr. Hamilton, Mr.
C. Child, Mr. Adams, Mr. Watkin, and Mr. G. Smith
took part.
Resolutions were passed adopting the report, declaring a
dividend of 17s. 6d. per £3O stock for the past half-year,
payable on the 30th of March.
The retiring directors and auditor were unanimously re-
elected, authority was given to borrow on mortgage
£150,000 under the act of 1862, and the proceedings con-
cluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman and directors.