The Sun.
London, England, 1863-09-16 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1863.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

DONCASTER RACES—TUESDAY.
The great northern meeting at Doncaster has on this oc-
casion commenced most auspiciously. Of late years, in-
deed, since an improved regime in the administration of
affairs has caused us to forget the failures of the past, our
task has been to record success. To tell of crowded trains
despatched in quick succession from King's-cross and Eu-
ston-square, of the little town being thronged to an almost
fabulous extent by bipeds and quadrupeds, of the equally
fabulous prices demanded by its thrifty inhabitants for ac-
commodation for man and beast, and of the daily gathering
on the beautiful moor of all that the north can boast of in
rank and beauty to grace the scene. These conditions pro-
mise to be fulfilled to the letter this year. Doncaster is
as full as apparently it can well be, though, doubtless, like
the carpet-bag so often quoted, it will expand itself to late
arrivals, and some nooks and corners be still discovered at
"an alarming sacrifice." A great number of horses have
arrived, the weather is magnificent, and the ground in
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inconveniently
crowded last night.
Avenger was firm at 5 to 1 at the commencement of busi-

ness, but went back half a point before the close. The
Ranger was backed for a little money at 10 to 1, but he
saw a better price before midnight, as 8 to 1 was offered in

our hearing. Lord Clifden was, as usual, considerably
knocked about, and unfavourable reports of his style of

going that morning were circulated-10 to 1 was his
latest quotation. Queen Bertha, who was said to be look-

ing magnificent, was installed first favourite, and left off in
force at sto 1. The Serf was mentioned, and Borealis was

backed for a good deal of money at 12 to 1.
The morning dawned brightly, and, after the usual sale
of stock by Messrs. Tattersall,three lots of which,belonging
to Mr. Sutcliffe, were unfortunately destroyed by their

stabling being burnt on the previous night, an adjournment
to the moor took place. On the first day the attendance is

never very large, and there was no exception to that rule

on this occasion.

The Fitzwilliam Stakes proved an easy victory for the
'avourite, Carnival, and the Doncaster Plate was a no less

easy thing for Col. Towneley's Newchurch.

The meeting ofFille de I'Air and Linda in the Cham-

pagne was looked forward to with much interest, the letter's
performance at York having stamped her as one of the best
fillies out this season. The French mare had slightly the
call in the betting, 5 to 4 being laid against Linda. The re-
sult was one of those surprises that tend so much to show
the uncertainty of public running. Linda appeared to be
winning opposite the Stand, but died away to nothing on
Aldcroft bringing Ely with a rush to the post, and Chal-
loner not persevering, Fille do l'Air defeated her by a nec
for second honours. The Yorkshire Handicap brought 16
to the post, out of which number Blondin and Dulcibella
were most fancied, Lord Stamford's mare winning a very

straggling race with the greatest ease.
The issue for the Handicap had the effect of sendin,,
Avenger still higher up in the Leger betting. More than 4
to 1 could not be procured against him after the race. 7 to
1 was offered against Lord Clifden, and Queen Bertha was
slightly on the decline.
The Fitzwilliam Stakes of 5 sow each, with 100 added, for
all ages; weight for age, winners extra; the second to
save his stake. One mile. 13 subs.
Mr. R, C. Naylor's Carnival, 3 yrs, Sat Glb (in. 41b ex.)
(Challoner) 1
Mr. Gordon's Johnny Armstrong, 4 yrs, 9st 41b (includ.
41b extra)
Mr. Henry's Lady of Coverham, 2 yrs, Gat 11b (includ.
41b extra) (Carroll) 3
Mr. G. Bryan's Welland, 4 yrs, 9st
Lady de Trafford, King of Utopia, Minie, Entremet,
and Bathilde also ran.
Betting—Even on Carnival, 3 to 1 agst John Armstrong,
6 to 1 agst King of Utopia, and 8 to 1 agst Welland.
Atter a couple of failures, the flag was lowered to an indif-'
ferent start, in which Minie and Lady de Trafford were left
at the post. On settling into their places King of Utopia,
next the rails, made play, closely attended by Carnival, who
was followed by Welland and Bathilde side by side next,
Lady of Coverham and Johnny Armstrong lying next.
Crossing the road King of Utopia died away, the lead being
taken up by the favourite. Half-way in the distance Ba-
thilde and Welland were in difficulties, and were headed by
Lady of Coverham ; and in a few strides further by Johnny
Armstrong, the latter in his attempt to get up on the out-
side had to pull off, and at last succeeded in going through
next the rails. At the enclosure Doyle made his effort
to reach the favourite, but failed, and was beaten easily
by half a length, three lengths separating the second and
third, and a like distance the third and fourth ; Bathilde
finished fifth, and King of Utopia next. The others
trotted in.
Match for 300 sous, 100 ft, Bst 101 b each, both 2-yr-olds.

Oldminster at the same time, having improved his position,
ran up the front as they came past the half-mile post, and
followed closely in the wake of Mr. Hunt's colt. At the
rifle butts Dulcit'ella headed Dr. Syntax, who shortly
after dropped away beaten, and on their fairly entering
the straight Hubert was added to the beaten division,
leaving Lord Stamford's mare in possession of a decided
lead, which she improved as she came on, and won in a
canter by three lengths, Drummer Boy defeating Blithfleld
by a length for second, the latter being a neck in advance
of Oldminster, who was fourth; Knowsley was fifth, Hu-
bert sixth. The others were pulling up and did not pass the
post.

The Revival Plate of 100 sovs in specie, for 2-yr-olds and
upwards. Weight for age; winners extra, with maiden
allowances. Red-house in.

Captain Christie's br m Lady Clifden, 5 yrs, 9st 9M
(G. Fordham) 1
Mr. It. Buckley's b m Tattoo, 5 yrs, 9st 21b (Aldcroft) 2
Mr. J. Carey'a b f Mother Carey's Chicken, 2 yrs, Est 101 b
(S. Adams) 3
Mr. J. Osborne's b c Lord Adolphus, 2 yrs, 6st 91b
(Whiteley) 4

J. Grimshaw weighed for Persuasion, 7st 11b. Shortly
after Mr. Phillips requested the number to be removed, as
the lad had no instructions to weigh.
Betting-3 to lon Lady Clifden, who made her own
running, accompanied by Lord Adolphus to the bend,
where the latter dropped back, and Tattoo became second,
but without a chance of reaching the favourite, who won
easily by a length—a bad third.
The Filly Stakes of 30 sovs each, 20 ft, for 2-yr-old fillies,
Bst 101 b each. Red House in. 15 subs.

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Lord Zetland's Saragossa, Sat 101 b (A. Edwards) 1
Mr. Watts' br f Gondola, Sst 101 b (J. Snowden) 2
Captain Grey's br f Syren, Bst 101 b ............ (Doyle) 3
Polonaise, Chalybeate, and Clairvoyants also ran,
Beiting7-6 to 1 agst Syren, 4 to 1 agat PoNtnaise, 5 to 1
agst Saragossa, and 7 to I agat Chalybeate.
Polonaise, with Clairvoyante, made play to the turn into
the straight, when Saragossa came out and won easily'by
threw parts of a length, half a length separating second and
third. Polonaise was a bad fourth.
The Glasgow Stakes of 30 soya each, 20 ft, for 2-yr-old
colts, Sst 101 b each. Red House in.
Count 13atthyany's b c Midnight Mass, Bst 101 b
(A. Edwards) w.o.

the date of his promotion until 1830. He became
rear- admiral Nov. 17, 1853, and vice-admiral March
7, 1858. The deceased admiral married in 1863
Robina Mary, sister of Sir David Dundee, of Beech-
wood, Midlothian, and of Dunira, near Perth.
The following promotions, to date from the 12th
inst., will take place consequent on the death on the
11th inst. of Vice-Admiral of the Red Henry Dun-
das :—Vice-Admiral of the White Sir Henry Byam
Martin, K,C.8., to be Vice-Admiral of the Red ;
Vice-Admiral of the Blue Sir Thomas Hastings,
K.C.8., to be Vice-Admiral of the White; Rear-
Admirals the Hon. Arthur Duncombe, Robert Fitz-
roy, and Charles Henry Swinburne, on the reserved
list, to be Vice-Admirals on the same list ; Rear-
Admiral of the Red Joseph Nies, C. 8., to be Vice-
Admiral of the Blue; Rear-Admiral of the White
the Right Hon. Lord Clarence Edward Paget, C. 8.,
to be Rear-Admiral of the Red; Rear-Admiral of
the Blue George St. Vincent King, C. 8., to be
Rear• Admiral of the White ; Capt. James Paterson
Bower to be Rear-Admiral on the reserved list;
Capt. Frederick Warden, C. 8., to be Rear-Admiral
of the Blue. Retired Rear-Admirals '. illiam
Hamley and John Drake to be retired Vice-Ad-
mirals.

By the promotion of Capt. F. Warden, C. 8., to
flag rank, a good-service pension of £l5O per an•
num is placed at the disposal of the First Lord of
the Admiralty.

The following appointments were made yester-
day at the Admiralty :—Lieut. Sebastian Gassiot
to the Gibraltar ; Lieut. Charles J. H. Bliss to the
Pelorus ; Lieut. Atwell P. M. Lake to the Marl-
borough; Edward C. Da Bois Phillips, promoted to
master ; and George Glasson, chief engineer, to the
Liverpool.
The undermentioned gentlemen were yesterday
nominated to naval cadetships:—J. C. P. Vereker,
George Toler, James C. Johnston, Reginand R.
Neeld John S. Murray, Walton Drake, and J. W.
W. Wells.