The Sun.
London, England, 1863-05-19 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

TATTERSALL'S-MONDAY.

This being the last day of meeting at Hyde-park-corner
prior to the Derby, subscribers began to drop in early, ant
before three o'clock the room and lawn showed a very fair
muster, which materially increased in the course of the
afternoon. Speculation on the Derby was at once com-
menced, Lord Clifden being freely supported at 7 to 2
(taken), which position he maintained until the majority
of bookmakers had loft, when thero were some offers to lay
70's to 20; but half a point more was asked for. A violent
attempt to "perform" upon Maccaroni in the City an hour
or two previously had such a damaging effect upon him
that a similar process was repeated in the West, and in a
few instances with effect, as early in the afternoon an offer
of 20 " ponies" against Mr. Naylor's horse was booked at
once. He was thereafter backed at lessening prices until
he settled down at 8 to 1 (taken freely), his owner's pre-
sence and support having completely dissipated any mis-
giving that may have existed about the horse. At the
close 7to 1 was taken to several hundred pounds. Saecha-
rometer's position remained unshaken, or rather further
improved, as, after 9 " fifties" had been booked, an offer of
eight more was quickly accepted, and Lord Strathmore's
horse left off firm at 7 to 1 (offered). Hospodar did not
seem to have many friends, and offers of 12 to 1 met with
no response. The Ghillie was likewise at a discount, offers
of 13 to 1 having failed to reach his friends. King of the
Vale had certain admirers, who took 14 to 1 kindly; but it
could scarcely be said there was a disposition to invest at
the price. Sixteen to 1 was accepted about Tom Fool, and
the like odds to a " century" about Scamander, although
latterly the supporters of Mr. Cartwright's horse stood out
for 18 to 1. Fantastic " came" somewhat warm, advancing
from 30 to I—his opening price—to 25 to 1 (taken freely),
and such was the eagerness to " get on" that layers would
only accommodate his friends at 20 to 1, which was the
longest price offered when the lawn was cleared. National
Guard and The Ranger were scarcely inquired after, al-
though 30 to 1 was bunked once or twice about each. After
40 " ponies" had been taken about Early Purl an offer of
33 " tenners" was accepted; but, later on, any amount of
money could have been invested at the same price. Several
outsiders were backed at the usual long shots. Closing
prices :

THE DERBT.
7to 2 agst Lord Clitden (offered)
7to 1 agst Macaroni (taken)
Bto 1 agst Saccharometer (taken)
12 to 1 agst Gillie (offered)
12 to 1 agst Hospodar (offered)
14 to 1 agst King of the Vale (offered)
16 to 1 agst Scamander (offered)
16 to 1 agst Tom Fool (offered)
25 to 1 agst Fantastic (offered)
25 to 1 agst Ranger (offered)
33 to 1 agst National Guard (offered)
40 to 1 agst Early Purl (offered)
40 to 1 agst King of Utopia (offered)
66 to 1 agst Avondale (offered)
100 to 1 agst Donnybrook (offered)
100 to 1 agst Baldwin (offered)

THE OARS.
3to 1 agst Lady Augusta (taken)
7to 1 agst Miss Armstrong (taken)
16 to 1 agst Gratitude (taken)

CITY BETTING.—YESTERDAY.
THE DERBY.
7to 2 agst Lord °Men (taken)
Bto 1 agst Saccharometer (taken)
10 to 1 aget Maccaroni (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Hospodar (taken)
13 to 1 agst Kiug of the Vale (taken)
16 to 1 agst Scamander (taken)
33 to 1 agst Fantastic (taken)
33 to 1 agst National Guard (offered)
50 to 1 agst Early Purl (taken)
100 to 1 apt Giles the First (offered)
100 to 1 agst Baldwin (offered)

OAKS.
3to lon the field (offered)
7to 1 bar one

LATEST EPSOM SCRATCHINGS.

The following list of scratching was posted in the sub-
scription room at Tattersall's at four o'clock yesterday
afternoon :
" DERBY—Abbotsfordian, Buckmaster, Carnival, The
Perfect Cure, Dictator, Pratique, Blithefield, Stampede,
Stockbroker, Beauvale, the Drake's dam colt, and all Mr.
Saxon's except Countess.
" OAKS—Pocchini, Queen of Beauty, Fiancee, Neil-
gherry, Gardener's Daughter, and all Lord Glasgow's ex-
cept the Brown Bess filly.
" ROUS STASES—Manrico and Mrs. Trimmer."
LATESI DERBY SCRATCHINGS—MeITOI3O, Newchurch,
Nugget, and The Beau.

NEWCASTLE•ON-TYNE MEETING.
Weights for the Northumberland Plate. Two miles.
Age st lb Age at lb
Carbineer
Caller Ou .. 5B 8 Weatherwise ., 46 8
Haddington
Adventurer
Dictator 5 8 6 Erin-go-Bragh.... 3
66 3
Cape Fivawor •
Joey Jones ...... 5 8 b Brm onean
Knutsford ........ 5 8 3 .1, co, by Joc o Sot 8 6 0
Oldrninster ...... 5 8 3 Michael Scott
Montrose ........ 6 8 2 Double X... 3 5 13
Hartington ...... 4 8 2 Rubini
Brilliant ........ ö 8 0 Sauterelle 3 5 12
Gardener ........ 5 7 13 Daniel O'Connell 3 5 12
Imperatrice . ..... 4 7 13 Watford 3 6 12
The Knave ...... 4 7 8 Manchester
Captain Crow .... 4 7 8 Trust 3 5 11
Brighton ..... ... 4 7 6 Clarkr
Tommy Jones .... 47 b Reviver
The M0nk........ 6 7 6 Chaff 3 6 10
Stanton .......... 5 7 4 Alice .. 3 5 10
Lothian's King .. 5 7 3 King Charming .. 3 5 9
Doefoot .... ...... 5 7 3 Ashmore
Pol)nesia .. ..... .4 7 0 Prairie Flower
Patrick ..........4 6 9 Cachuca 3 5 7
Birthday filly .... 4 6 9

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Saturday, May 23d, will contain the best and fullest
reports of Epsom Races, with exclusive particulars of the
Derby and Oaks, and all the incidents of the week; re-
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len, W.C.

GENERAL SEDGWICK'S DEFEAT.

LIVERPOOL, MAY 18.
The following are the details of General Sedg-
wick's defeat :
On Monday morning, the 4th inst., large masses
of Confederates appeared on the heights to the east
of Fredericksburg, which had been par-
tially evacuated by the Federals in order to
strengthen General Sedgwick's division. Those
remaining made but a feeble resistance, and
relinquished the position to the enemy after having
removed all their guns. Some fighting occurred
above Fredericksburg, the particulars of which
have not been received, but is supposed to have
been an effort to prevent the rebels from moving
up to reinforce the force engaged against General
Sedgwick. In this the Federals were unsuccess-
ful. It is generally understood that this force was
General Longstreet's column just arrived from Suf-
folk. He interposed no obstacle to the Federals
holding possession of Fredericksburg, which they
still retain. General Sedgwick was hotly
engaged throughout the entire day, the enemy
pressing him on all points and cutting him
up badly. His men were obliged to give
way constantly before overwhelming masses of the
enemy, and his discomfiture seemed certain, when
the Vermont brigade made a brilliant charge, re-
pulsing the Confederates in gallant style, and secur-
ing the safety of that portion of the army. The
slaughter in this action,occurring in close proximity
to Banks' Ford, is without parallel in the history of
warfare, considering the number of men engaged.
Whole brigades of rebels were literally wiped
out, but their force was so many times greater that.
that at the command of Sedgwick that it was im-
possible he could hold his position. He therefore
concluded to extricate himself by recrossing
the river, This hazardous expedient was at-
tempted, and successfully carried out between
midnight and 2 o'clock on the 6th inst. The enemy
enemy held positions with their artillery raking the
bridges over which Sedg wick was obliged to move
his men, necessarily creating some confusion in the
Federal ranks as the columns moved over, and
causing considerable loss of life. They also
pressed hotly upon his rear, when they discovered
he was retreating, and harassed him incessantly.
But he succeeded in getting his force over as above
stated in wonderful good order, and marched im-
mediately in the direction of the United States Ford
to join the main army under Hooker.
On Monday morning at daybreak the rebels ob-
tained a position on the hills on the south sic e of
the Rappahannock scarcely two miles below United
States Ford, and commenced a vigorous shelling of
the Federal train lying posted on the north side of
the river close to the ford.
Several men were injured by these shells, and
one or two killed. A panic was imminent among
the Federal teamsters, and would have been
gene-
ral and disastrous but for the stoppage of hostilitiesby the enemy.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
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