The Sun.
London, England, 1864-09-16 00:00:00

PAILLASSE STRAW.

1. Brompton 11, use, Knightsbridge and ita.vzine Barracks,
Hyde Park ; and Kensington.
2. Regent's Park, and St. John's Wood Barracks.
3. New Barracks, Chelsea.
4. Wellington, and St. George's Barrack,.
5. The Tower.
6. Houn4ow, and Kneller Hall.
7. liamAon Court.
8. Windsor.
9. Brighton, with Coast Forts from Newhaven to Shoreham.
10. Guernsey.
11. Jersey.
12. Alderney.
Separate Tenders must be made for Forage and Paillasse
Straw for each of tie above-mentoned Stations or Barracks
as separately grouped and numbered.
Fcrms of Tender, and Conditions of Contract. may be ob-
ta ned on application at this Office, by letter addressed to the
Senior Commissariat Officer, or in person, between the hours
of 10 and 4 o'clock.
Tenders on the printed forms most be properly filled up
and signed, and no Tender will be noticed unle a delivered at
the under-mentioned Office, under closed envelope (marked
on the outside, "Tender for Commissariat Supp.ies"), before
1. o'clock noon on the 29th September.
Deputy Commissary-General's Office.
5, New-street, bpring-gardeno, London, S.W.,
sth September, 15i4.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

DONCASTER R ACES.-TILURSDAY.

Thursday is more devoted to the sale of blood stock in
the Horse Fair than racing; at least a good portion of the
day is appropriated to it, and the sport on the moor com-
mences an hour or two later in consequence.
The Sheffield Lane stud, Mr Cookson's yearlings, as well
as Lord Derby's, came under Messrs. Tattersall's hammer
this morning, and some of them realised very high prices,
Mr Cookson's were a very even lot, and averaged nearly
£350 a piece. The Sheffield Lane, too, commanded here
and there a high figure; among them a very fine Rataplan
filly which went for 700 guineas, and Bounty, a powerful
Newminster and showing quality as well, which was
knocked down for 500 guineas. Among Lord Derby's was
an extraordinary fine colt by Stockwell—Ranee, with more
the look of a three-yr-old than a yearling, and which after
a keen competition was secured by Count Battioyany for
1,020 guineas. The sales were numerously attended, and
most of the leading members of the racing world were
grouped round Messrs. Tattersall's rostrum.
The Portland Plate is the important item of the Thursday,
and is one of these objectionable affairs, a little beyond half
a mile, the aim and obj pct of which is gambling and nothing
else. It generally, too, entails a vast tax on the patience
and temper both of actors and spectators, and sees the up-
setting of the favourites by some wretched outsider, who,
ridden by a jockey not troubled with many scruples, gets
off in front, and sets authority at defiance, On this
occasion, after the usual delay and bad start, the race,which
was won by Persuasion, was signalized by an accident that
cost Lord Stamford the loss of a valuable mare, Flying
Fish, and severely injured Howarth the rider of The
Cobbler. Before they got 200 yards Fiying Fisb crossed
her legs and fell, breaking her thigh in so doing, and con.
sequently had to be immediately destroyed. The Cobbler,
who was immediately behind, fell over her, and, as we men-
tioned, so severely injured his jockey, Howarth, that he
had to be conveyed into town; French, the rider of Fly-
ing Fish, escaped with a shaking; Woldga, who had ran
second in this race, ran also for the Cleveland Handicap,
the next one, and succeeded this time in first catching the
judge's eye, defeating Twilight cleverly by a neck.
There was an exciting contest between Wild Agnes and
Victorious in the Eglinton Stakes, where. with 31b and the
sex's allowance in her favour, the mare won a fine raco by
a neck, after making the whole of the running.
There was of course a great falling off in the attendance,
but the day was delightfully fine.
Prince Humbert, who arrived here on Tuesday after-
noon, was present on the stand during the whole of yester-
day, accompanied by the Marquis D'Azeglio, the Italian
Minister, and his suite. His Royal Highness, who seemed
to take considerable interest in the great race, took his de-
parture for York this morning.
The Zetland Stakes of 50 soya each ; for 3-yr-olds; colts Bst
101 b; and fillies, Bst 51b; winners extra. One mile and

a half. 3 subs.
Lord Stamford's Mahometan, Bst 101 b (Loatee) w.o.
The Portland Plate of 200 sovs in specie, added to a
handicap sweepstakes of 5 soya each, for all ages. Win-

ners extra. The second to receive 25 sovs. Red House

in. 92 subs.
Mr Phillips's Persuasion, 3 yrs, 7st 61b (J, Grimeli iw) 1
Sir Joseph Hawley's Woldga, 4 yrs, 7st 61b
(Thomas) 2
Mr 11. Barley's Lyra, 3 yrs, Gst (Carroll) 3
The following also ran :—Gem of the Sea, Lady Louisa,
Lufra, Flying Fish, Pupil, Biondella, Queen of Trumps,
Vabalathus, Countersign, Crytheia, Exquisite, Tool Tooi,
Dolphin, Narbonne, Skylark, Lytham, Gazza Ladra, The
Little Gentleman, Vandervelde, Syren, Parity, Irritation,
The Cobbler, Peignor, and Clairvoyante.
Betting— 100 to 15 agst Woldga, 7 to 1 ap,st Lady Louisa,
10 to 1 each agst Persuasion and Narbonne, 12 to 1 each
agst Crytheia and Biondella, 100 to 6 eget Vandervelde, 16
to 1 eget Queen of Trumps, 20 to 1 each eget Flying Fish,
Little Gentleman, Peignor, and Clairvoyante, and 25 to 1
agst Gem of the Sea,
The impatience exhibited by many of the riders delayed
the start considerably ; but at last the signal was given,
when they left the post in straggling order,Queen of Trumps
being the first away was followed by Lufra, Persuasion,
Peignoir, Countersign, and Lytham, close up with whom
came Narbonne, Woldga, and Flying Fish heading the rear
division. They ran thus for 200 yards when the latter,
crossing her legs, fell, and in doing so broke her leg, and
The Cobbler, who was immediately in her track, came over
her and also fell, seriously injuring little Howarth. This
mishap distributed the leaders, who on coming round the
bend were headed by Persuasion, a couple of lengths in
whose rear were Woldga, Lytham, Narbonne, and Lyra,
but on reaching the distance the leader came on with a
commanding lead, which she retained to the end, and won
in the commonest of canters by half adozan lengths,Woldga
defeating Lyra by a neck for second, Vandervelde was
fourth close up, Tooi Tooi fifth, Syren sixth, and Crytheia
next. The next lot were Gem of the Sea, Dolphin, and
Exquisite. Irritation was last of all.
_ _

The Juvenile Selling Stakes of ssov; each, with 50 added,
for 2-yr-olds; colts 9at, fillies and geldings Bst 101 b; with
selling allowances. Half a mile,
Marquis of Hastings's Catalogue, Tat 10Ib (Z. 10)
(J. Grimshaw) 1
Mr G. Crook's Brown Willy, Bst, £lO (Fordham) 2
Mr Melville's Ethel. 7st 10Ib, £lO
Mr G. 113dpi:tan's Virtuous, 7st 10Ib, £4O (Perry) 4
Mr G. Bryan's Rialto, 7st 10Ib, £4O .. (H. Covey) 5
Mr G. Morris's Club Queen, 7st 101 b, £4O .. (Whiteley) 6
Mr J. Osborne's Fan, 7st 101 b, £lO (Carroll) 7
Betting-2 to 1 agst Brown Willy, 100 to 30 agst Cata-
logue, 5 to 1 agst Ethel, 6 to 1 agst Rialto, 10 to 1 apt Vir-
tuous and Club Queen.

They ran in company for a short distance, when Cata-
logue came to the front and made the running, followed by
the favourite and Ethel, with Fan and Rialto lying up.
These positions were retained to the enclosure, when Cata-
logue came out and won in a canter by four lengths, a head
dividing second and third; a bad fourth. The winner was
bought in for 510 guineas.

The Cleveland Handicap of 20 sous each, 10 ft, and 6 if de-
clared, with 100 added; winners extra; the second saved
his stake. One mile. 61 subs, 32 declared.
Sir J. Hawley's Woldga, 4 yrs, 7st llb .. (Morris) 1
Mr Samuel's Twilight, aged, Bst 51b (T.-Adams) 2
Captain Lane's Blue Mantle, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Challoner) 3
The following alai ran :—Exchequer, Principal, Donny-
brook, Old Orange Girl, Newmarket, Stockowner, Antoi-
nette, Gaily, Quarantine, and Marigold.
Betting-4 to 1 agst Marigold, 5 to 1 each agst Woldga
and Blue Mantle, 7 to 1 agat Exchequer, 8 to 1 each agst
Old Orange Girl and Twlight, and 10 to 1 agst New-
market.
Woldga, with a clear lead, made the running, with An-
toinette, Blue Mantle, and- Twilight lying up, into the
straight, when they were joined by Marigold ; but shortly
after Mr joice's filly was beaten, and her place was taken

A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 200 added, for 2-yr-
olds ; colts Bdt 101 b, fillies Bst 71b. Winners extra. The
owner of the second horse to receive 50 soya oui of the
stakes. T.Y.C. 70 subs.
Captain Gray's Audax, Bst 101 b (F. Adams) 1
Mr C. Smith's Lion, Bst 101 b (Withingtoo) 2
Captain White's Joker, Bst 101 b (Challoner) 3
The following also ran :—Ostregor, Fleur de Champs,
Plutus, Brown Bread, Exceller, Olmar, and Brahma.
Betting-6 to 4 agat Ostregor, sto 1 each agat Joker and
Brahma, 8 to 1 each agst Brown Btead and Lion, and 10 to
1 agst Olmar.

Joker, next the rails, made the running, followed by Ex-
celler, Audax, Brahma, Brownßread, and Olmar in a body,
Ostregor, Plutus, and Fleur de Champs lying some distance
in the rear. On reaching the distance Exceller and Olmar
gave way—Brahma at the same time joined the leaders, the
three running nearly abreast to the stand, where Audax
obtained a slight lead and won a fine race by a head. Three
parts of a length between second and third; Olmar was
fourth close up, Exceller fifth, Lion sixth ; Plutus and Os-
tregor were the two next, and Brown Bread and Fleur de
Champs last,

The Scarborough Stakes of 20 sous each, 10 ft, for 3-yr-
olds; colts, Bst 10th; fillies, Bst 61b. Certain winning
penalties and maiden allowances. Oae mile. Nine subs.
Mr W. Phillips's b f Persuasion, Bst 61b..(J. Gritnshaw) 1
Mr Naylor's br c General 13utler, Bst 51b....(Challoner) 2
Betting-3 to lon Persuasion, who waited upon the
non-favourite to two distances from home, when she went
up and won by half a dozen lengths,

BETTING AT MIDNIGHT.
DONCASTER CUP.
6to 4 agst General Peel
2to 1 agst llippolyta
4to 1 agst The Miner

CESAREWITCII STARES.
100 to 6 apt Gratitude
20 to 1 agst Fanfreluche
20 to 1 agst Calista colt
25;t0 1 agst Alabama
25 to 1 aget Tattoo
25 to 1 agst Suspicion
33 to 1 aget Baldwin
33 to 1 agst Mail Train
CAMBRIDG
20 to 1 agst Brick
25;0 1 agst Gratitude
40 to 1 agst Gemma
40 to 1 agst Balornock
40 to 1 agst Giant
50 to 1 agst Vermouth
50 to 1 agst Planet•
50 to 1 agst Golden Drop
66 to 1 agst Queen of Trumps
100 to 1 agst Narbonne
103 to 1 agst Peon
to 1 agst Double X

Blair Athol was struck out of the Cup and Doncaster
Sakes at 2 p.m. yesterday, and Caller Ou out of the Cup
at 10 p.m.

Court of Common Council.

A Court of Common Council, the first since the vacation,
was held yesterday at Guildhall—the Lord Mayor pre-
siding,

CITY TRESTS.

question A ldermoafnr r
iNvViteTgEeßoLhoew brought
expenditure
before
incurred
the Court,
bythe as a
special
committee appointed to superintend the erection of the new
roof to the Guildhall, for refreshment, tripe in the Maria
Wood, and other items of a similar character. He prefaced
his motion by disclaiming all personal feeling in the matter,
and said the only reason for hie taking the course he had
done was that in a matter which, according to his opinion,
affected the honour, the credit, and the prestige of the cor-
poration of London, it was a duty which devolved upon this
Court to take means to prevent proceedings of a similar
character from again taking place. (Hear.) Tho worthy
alderman then proceeded to state that ho held in his hand
three warrants for the payment of the respective sums
of £25, £5O, and £270, which money had been expended by
the Guildhall Improvement Committee for breakfast, enter-
tainments, and for an excursion in the Maria Wood, and he
said he felt assured that when the committee in question
was appointed the court hal not the least idea that they had
delegated to it the power of expending so large a sum of
money for such objecrs—(hear, hear)—he would therefore
propose as a resolution for the adoption of the court that it
was their opinion that these several sums had been expended
for purposes not contemplated by it, and that in future no
such expenditure should be made by any committee without
the sanction of this court. (Hear, hear.) The only question,
as it appeared to him, was whether, under the several orders
of reference having relation to the work that was entrusted
to this c:mmittee, they nets tug -- 4- -e...“1 "'" v"^"'"
in the way they had done, and it appeared to him that those
clearly did not authorise any such expenditure. (Hoar,
hear.) The committee had thought fit to give an entertain •
ment upon the occasion of the laying of the first stone of
the roof, to have breakfasts and other entertainments, and
also to have a trip up the river in the Maria Wood, and
they had expended £340 of the City's cash upon these ob-
jects, which, it appeared to him, had never been sanctioned
or contemplated by the court when the committee was ap-
pointed. He had no wish to enter into any further details,
or to say anything that was calculated to give offence to the
committee, or any member of it. The money was gone and
could not be got back--(" hear, hear," and a laugh) —but he
hoped the effect of his resolutionewwwasaosulodnebeotfo t
h e preventcom msuch
e
a thing from occurring in future.
other
Mr JOHN KFLDAY, the chairman of the Guildhall Im-
provement Committee, seconded the resolution, and he at
the eamo time said he felt obliged to the worthy alderman
for bringing the matter before the court, and that the
explanation he had given to him on the subject justified
him in taking the course of seconding his motion. He could
only justify the proceedings of the committee upon the
)ry thatTh This
committeebroad
ha d of
onlyp re cdeodneen tyv. h
a(
tH
hadesr,a andrig beenhat
donelc)anuhob.
committees, and atter what had now taken place such a thing
could not occur again. The committee of which he had the
honour to be chairman were most anxious to carry out the
seconding it.
wishes of the court, and in making this expenditure they
had acted entirely upon the precedent afforded by the
pro.
ceedings of other similar committes, but he was not at all
d no objectio
ldst
fa.hji the
dt I courseHstthieaa
dhin
a to offer to the
resolution of the worthy alderman, and under the circum.,
pe
rt
ee dt
the
to throwruene
money
uponw a e thet o
dings had been brought under the Consideration
ought to be
not help
of the court, and he could expressing his surprise
stances
siitmnohusas eet
that the chairman of the committee should
have seconded
prepared
whoser Rp
ri proceedings e
members of it the blame of an expenditure for which he, as
chairman, was alone responsible. lavish expenditure being
the proceedings
he had protested against such
made for entertainments and similar objects, and the chair-
mansuch a resolution, and
bethienrcieubiyreadttwemh
told him, when
he need come from to pay for them, that _ not trouble him-
self about that, as they had a fund appropriated for the
purpose, and that the money would not come out of the
of the
city's cash. This being the state_
in case he thought the
chairman was going a little too far seconding the present
resolution, and throwing upon the committee generally
blame for which he alone was responsible.
Mr RIJDKIN wished to ask the hon. member whether he
was not one of the party whojoined in the trip in the Maria
Wood and in the other festivities of the committee, (Hear,
hear, and a laugh.)
Mr RICHARDSON admitted that 1,
-e was, but said that
this had nothinn to do with the queation, lie was induced
to take a share in the enjoyments that were provided by the
representation of the chairman that there was a fund to pay
for them irrespective of the city's Cash.
Alderman WATERLOW said that after what had taken
place ho hoped he might be allowed to state, in explain•
tion, that the warrant for the largest sum that had been
paid, namely, fOr £270, was signed by the hon. member
who had just addressed the court. (.. roar of laughter.)
Mr RICHARDSDN said that this was true, but he had
acted under the responsibility of the chairman of the com-
mittee. _ .

Mr FRICKE& said be had always been opposed to the
principle
of special committees expending money in enter-
tainments without the sanction of this court, but he could
not help saying that he thought the present proceeding
was rather an extraordinary pantoccitne, and, that one
of the members of a committee who had partaken of all
the festivities and enjoyments that had been provided,
and, no doubt, to his great delight, should turn round
and endeavour to clear himself by kicking his chairman.
(L
Deputy LOTT expreetted hie opinion that the matter had