The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-24 00:00:00

TLI. SUN,

SPORTING NOTES.
No, CCXCI.
TUE DERBY MEETING.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

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SIR,—To morrow and Thursday Deiby puts forth its
claim to the polite attentions of the sporting fraternity.
Tao Trial Stakes, as usual, will open the ball, and in
duo order we shall next arrive at the Tradesmen's Plate
of 100 soya. in specie, which, added to a Handicap of
15 sovs. each, 10 ft, &c., over two miles, will not impro-
bably tall to the lot of the owner of AARON SMITH or
SNARRY, the only other horse having a chance with this
couple being Sir Rowland Trenchard, but whose start-
ing, I understand, is somewhat dubious. Weathergago,
although priced its next to nothing on the lists, in my
humble opinion has no more chance of winning than the
veriest cab hack.

The Produce Stakes of 10 sous. each, with 50 added,
one mile and a halt, will produce quite a busy-B race, as
tho initial of all the starters names will be B. It seems
we may have as runners Bathgelert, Bess of Hardwick,
Brahmin, and Babette. The first and second places, if
the Brahmin starts, will be filled by BETHGELERT and
him; with Bess third, and Babette, as a matter of course,
last.

The Maiden Plate and Grand Stand Stakes have not
yet closed.
On Thursday the principal attraction will be the
Chatsworth Stakes ,f 50 sovd., added to a handicap of
10 sous. each, h ft, &c., one mile and a half. Weather-
gagP, although figuring at 7st, 21b, including his penalty,
stands a much better chance for this stake than for the
Tradesmen's Plate of the previous day; in fact, for the
latter he has no expectations, while for the Chatsworth
he will probably finish first or second, or, at the least,
third. Sir Charles Napier and Young England are the
couple most likely to run home in company with Wea-
thergage, and thereby fill the three first places to the
exclusion of the rest.
The Chesterfield Stakes of 50 soya, with a Sweep-
stakes of 10 sous. each added, over the half-mile, has an
entry of eight, which includes the names of Defiance and
Pug Orrock. Now, as there are penalties for winning
and allowances for being beaten, their weights—which
would otherwise be colts, Bst 71b; fillies, Bst 31b—have
resolved into a species of handicap, as follows:—Defi-
ance, Bst 121 b; Pug Orrock and IVhalebone, Bst 101 b
each; Maid of Golborne, Bst 81b; filly by Assault, out of
Newton Lass, Valour, and La Juive, Bst 31b each; and
colt by Theon, Bst 41b. The weight may probably stop
Defiance and Pug Orrock from running; but should
the former put in an appearance, weight and all, ho will
win. In his absence the colt by Theon, and Assault
filly, are those most likely to occupy the first and se-
cond positions.
The Innkeeper's Plate, and the Selling S:akes, have
not closed as yet.
Little or no betting up to the present time has taken
place with respect to those stakes I have commented
upon above, but what little has been done is in favour
of Weathergage for both the stakes he is entered for,
and some trifling investments on Aaron Smith and
Snarry for the Tradesmen's Plate.—l em, your's, &c.
August 24. THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF,

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
ST. LEGER.
9 to 4 agst Lord Exeter's Stockwell—take 5 to 2
4 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Daniel O'Rourke
9 to 2 agst Mr. John Scott's Songstress
12 to 1 agst Lord Glasgow's Caracara
12 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond'. Harbinger
600 to 400 agst Songstress and Daniel O'Rourke—t
Daniel O'Rourke was backed for upwards of 1,5004 at
4 to 1, Songstress for two or three hundreds at 4 to 1
and 9 to 2, and Caracara for about 500/. at 12 to 1, the
odds in each case being offered at the close of the betting.
We are requested to state that Augur was scratched
for this race between five and six o'clock on Tuesday
evening last.
THE LEAMINGTON STAKES.
7 to 1 agst Mr. Farrance's Terpsichore
THE CESAREWITCH STAKES.
40 to 1 agst Mr. Greville's Scarecrow
DERBY, 1553.
12 to 1 agst Baron Rothschild's Orestes—t to 100/.
20 to 1 agst Mr. Powney's Cineas—t to nearly 5001.
20 to 1 agst The Reiver winning the Doncaster
Champagne Stakes and Derby
RADCLIFFE RACES.—MONDAY.
Tha Heaton Park Stakes of 5 soya. each, and 25
added; for two yrs olds, sst 10th; three, 7st 71b;
four, Bst 71b; five, 9st; six and aged, 9st 31b; mares
and geldings allowed 31b; winners of 50 soya. this
year, 31b; twice, or 100 sou., 51b extra; the second
saves his stake. One mile.
Mr. Chilton's b c Audubon, 2 yrs 1
Mr. R. Walker's Game Tommy, 2 yrs 2
Mr. Johnson's Lady Jersey, 6 yrs 3
Won by two lengths.
The Wilton Cup of 100 soya. added to a Handicap Sweep-
stakes of 15 soya. each, 10 ft., and 5 only if declared;
the winner to pay 25 soya. towards expenses, and the
second to save his stake. Two miles and a dis.
(32 Subs., 15 of whom declared.)
Mr. Rd. Ward na br e Little Davie, 3 yrs, Est
Mr. W. Phillips's Mary Nobbler, aged, Est 61b
Mr. T. Dawson na b c Lerry Whent, 3 yrs, Est 91b 3
Mr. H. Walters's Maid of Team Valley, 6 yrs, Bst 41b 4
Two others started. Won by half a length.
The Two yrs old Stakes of 5 sous. each, and 30 added;
colts, Bst 71b; fillies and geldings, Bst 31b; winners
once, 31b; twice, 51b extra; the second saves his stake.
Three-quarters of a mile. (8 Subs.)
Mr. John Osborne's eh f Exact . 1
Mr. Kelly na b a Young Norval 2
Mr. R. Walker's bl c Game Tommy 3
Mr. Wise's br c Broughton 4
Won by two lengths.
TAUNTON AND WEST SOMERSET RACES.
The Taunton Stakes of 10 soya. each, h fr, and 3 only
if declared. About one mile and a half. (11 Subs,,
4 of whom declared.)
Mr. G. Drew's Odiham, 4 yrs, Bst 1
Mr. J. Evan na Madame Wharton, 4 yrs, Bst 51b 2
Mr. J. Stevens's Sleeping Partner, 4 yrs, Bst 71b 3
Only three ran. A good race.

DR. JOHNSON'S IDEA OF COOKERY.

"Women," once observed the sage, " can spin very
well, but they cannot write a good book of cookery. I
could write a better book of cookery than has over yet
been written; it should be a book on philosophical prin-
ciples." His mode of eating, however, was exceedingly
coarse; and according to Mrs. Piozzi, "his favourite
dainties were a leg of pork boiled till it dropped from
the bone, a veal pie, with plums and sugar, and tho out-
side cut of a salt buttock of beef." Ile has been known
to call for the butterboat containing the lobster sane()
during the second course, and pour the whole of its con-
tents over his plum-pudding.
SIDNEY SMITH'S RECIPE FOR A WINTER SALAD.
Two largo potatoes paused through kitchen sieve
Unwonted softness to the saladgive.
Of mordent mustard add a single spool ;
Distrust the condiment which bites so soon;
But deem it not, thou man of herbs, a fault
To add a double quantity of salt.
Three times tho spoon with oil of Lucca crown,
And once with vinegar procured from town.
True flavour needs it, and your poet begs
The pounded yellow of two well-boiled eggs.
Let onion atoms lurk within the bowl,
And, scarce suspected, animate the whole;
And, lastly, on the flavoured compound toss
A magic teaspoon of anchovy sauce.
Then, though green turtle fail, though venison 's tough,
And ham and turkey are not boiled enough,
Serenely full the Epicure may say—
Fate cannot harm me—l have dined to-day!
Art of Dining. Murray's Railway Library.

FAMILY COLONIZATION GROUP MEETlNG.—Yes-
terday evening a crowded meeting of the inhabitants of
Clapham and its vicinity was held at the parochial school-
rooms, for the purpose of hearing from Mrs. Chisholm a
statement with reference to the prospects of emigrants of the
labouring class in the Australian colonies. The Rev. W. H.
W. Bowyer, rector of the parish, presided. Mr. Sidney com-
menced the proceedings by describing the endeavours made
by Mrs. Chisholm and her husband to promote the comfort
and welfare of the working classes during their voyage to,
and on their arrival in, Australia. He stated that within a
few weeks 3,0001. had been forwarded to this coutry nby per -
sons who had emigrated to Australia, for the purpose of en-.
abling their relatives to follow them to the colony. Mrs.
Chisholm then described at some length the system of emi-
gration which she recommended, and with which the public
are familiar, and expressed a hope that, as the subject had
been taken up by one of the largest shipowners in London,
measures would speedily be adopted for affording better ac-
commodation to married emigrants. In the course of the
procgedings it was stated that the rector had that evening re-
ceived a letter cautioning him not to sanction the proceed-
ings of Mrs. Chisholm because she professed the Roman Ca-
tholic faith. Mr..Bowyer, at the close of the proceedings,
stated that he thought the manly and proper course was to
show the letter to Mrs. Chisholm; that he considered that
lady was entitled to the thanks of the meeting for the ser-
vices she had rendered to Australian emigrants, and at his
suggestion, before the meeting separated, three cheers were
given for her.
DISCOVERY OP VALUABLE MINERALS.—The Shotts
Iron Company, who are lessees of the minerals on the es-
tate of Polkemmet, in the neighbourhood of Bathgate, be-
longing to Sir William Baillie, have, after searching for
upwards of twelve months, discovered a very valuable seam
of Blackband ironstone, and also a seam of the Boghead
cannel coal, which has attracted so much attention of late.
The ironstone has been found in the northern portion of
the estate of Polkemmet, near the village of Armadale,
and about two miles west of Bathgate. We understand
the field has been tested in all directions by boring, previous
to a shaft having been put down, and it has been found to
be very extensive. The same seam has been also found in
the lands of Barbachlaw adjoining, belonging to Alexander
Dennistoun, Esq., late M.P. for Glasgow, and in some other
lands in the vicinity belonging to C. H. C. Inglis, Esq., of
Cramond ; both the last-mentioned lands are leased
by the
Monklands Iron and Steel Company. The e
discoveries cannot fail to be very beneficial to Bathgate and
its neighbourhood. The services of a large number of work.
Men wilt be immediately called into operation, and we be-
lieve it is understood that a branch from one of the railways
near Bathgate will be very soon carried into this valuable
field, thus connecting it with the great consuming and
nufacturing districts.
ACROSTIC ON THE NAPOLEON FAMILY.—The names
of the male crowned heads of the extinct Napoleon dynasty
form a remarkable acrostic :
N-apol
m
eon. Emperor of
dth. e French.
I-oseph, King of Spain.
li-ieron7Kus,ingKoinigNoafpWles.e,sphalia.
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Notes and QuerL-ouis'
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nine and ten o'clock,
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St. George's East, was thrown hibnot r hgoroe da t ocf Cn
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the falling in of a house i
which were out at the timne the
above street, the tenants of
who were
the exception of an old man
bedridden, and an infant, v;
nately uninjured. The property both rescued, and fortu-
chacery,
and condemned Y. as for some years been in
by the surveyors.