The Sun.
London, England, 1863-03-23 00:00:00

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ASTROLOGY in a NUTSHELL: described in a
letter to Alderman MUMPIIREY, by CIIR. COOKE, late
solicitor to the Astrometeorological Society, 1.61
See " The Sun," 19th January, 185 ), 14th February, 1856,
and 21st March, 1862, for information; also the for Morning
volume. " Curiosities of occult Literature," describing the
author's 14 years' experiences, &c.
Freeman, 102, Fleet-street, E.C.

On Wednesday, March 25th, at all the Libraries, in 2 vols.,
Bvo., with Illustrations, price 265.,
THE POLISH CAPTIVITY. An Account of
the Present Position and Prospects of the Poles in the
Kingdom of Poland, and in the Polish Provinces of Austria,
Prussia, and Russia. By H. SUTHERLAND EDWARDS,
Author of "Russians at Home."
London : W. H. Allen and Co., 13, Waterloo-place, S.W.

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T_IVERPOOL JULY MEETING.-
_LA SECOND DAY. TUESDAY, JULY 11.—The LIVER-
POOL CUP, in specie, value 2'JO soya, given by the Lessee,
added to a H andicap Sweepstakes of 25 soya each, 15 it, and
5 only if declared on a day hereafter to be named, to Messrs.
Weatherby, London; or to Mr. W. Topham, Clerk of the
Course, Chester; the winner of any sweepstakes, cup, cup
stakes, or plate, of the clear value of 500 soya alter the weights
appear 51b, two of such races 101 b extra, but this in an,. case
to be the extreme penalty; the winner of the Manchester
Union or Trades Cup, Ascot Stakes, Northumberland Plate,
or Cumberland Plate, 101 b extra ; or of any other handicap
race of the value of 200 sovs clear 51b, of 400 71b, or of any
two of such last mentioned handicaps 81b extra ; the winner
to pay 30 sovs to the judge, and 20 soya towards expenses of
the course; second to save his stake; two miles. Weights to
be published in due time.
PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS.
Lord Annesley Mr. J. Bennett
Lord Canterbury Mr. R. Bignell
Lord Hartington Mr. W. G. Craven
Lord Sefton Mr. Dawson
LordWestmoreland Mr. Dicas
Sir L. Newman Mr. Frail
Col. Forester Mr. F. Hall
Col. C. P. Leslie Mr. Hargreaves
Capt. Christie Mr. Hart
Capt. White Mr. Hodgman
Mr. G. Angell I Mr. T. Hughes
Mr. Barber Mr. T. Hughes
If the highest weight accepting be under Sat 121 b, it will be
raised to that, and the others in proportioA.
The MERSEY STAKES of 5 sous each, 5 ft, with 50 soya
added, for two year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, and fillies Fat 71b ;
second to save his stake winners of 100 soya clear 51b, 200 or
more Sib extra, but not to be accumulative ; 8 subs or no
race ; T.Y.C.
TIIRD DAY.—WEDNESDAY, JULY 15.—The STANLEY
STARES of 15 soya each, 5 ft, with 50 Rove added, for two and
three year olds ; two year olds 7st 41b, three Oat ; fillies and
geldings allowed 21b; winners of plates or sweepstakes in
the present year amounting to 100 sovs clear to carry Sib, 200
or more 81b extra, handicaps excepted ; the winner to pay 10
soya to the fund; T.Y.C.
PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS.
Lord Annesley, I Mr. W. G. Craven, I Mr. G. Payne.
In all races, at Liverpool, where fewer than three horses
start, the added money will be withheld.
The Stanley Stales closes on Tuesday, the 17th of March,
and names the evening preceding the race; and the Cup and
Mersey Stakes also close and name on Tuesday, the 17th of
March, being the Tuesday following the Liverpool Spring
Meeting.
Nominations received by Messrs. Weatherby, London ; Mr.
R. Johnson, St. Mary's, York ; and Mr. E. W. Topham,
Chester.

Mr. Jackson
Mr. W. Lynn
Mr. J. Merry
Mr. W. Owen
Mr. Payne
Mr. W. R. 11311
Mr. R. Riddell
Mr. R. Riddell
Mr. Saxon
Mr. J. Scott
Mr. F. Swindell

THE ISLE OF WIGHT STEEPLE CHASES
will take place at Gatcombe, near Newport, on Tues-
day, 24th oflslarch. 1863, at 1 o'clock precisely.
The GATCOMBE MANOR STARES, an Open Steeple Chase,
of 5 sous each, 2 Boys ft, with 50 soya added ; llst each ;
thorough bred horses 71b extra; winners of any steeplechase
or hurdle rac. once 71b, twice or more, 10lb extra ; three
horses the p operty of different owners to start or the pub-
lic money will not be given ; the second horse to save his
stake.
The ISLE OF WIGHT HUNT STEEPLE CHASE, 3 soya each,
1 soy ft, with 35 soya added. for horses fairly hunted in the
island, season, '62-'6l, list 71b each; thorough bred horses
7ib extra ; winners of any steeple chase or hurdle race once
71b, twig or mere 101 h extra; three horses the property of
different owners to start or the public money will not be
given ; gentlemen riders ; professionals 71b extra ; the second
horse to save his stake; a certificate from the master of
hounds must be produced at the time of entry.
A GARRISON STEEPLE CHASE, for officers of the Army,
Nav Militia, Volunteers, of 3 says each, 2 soya ft, with 20
soya y, adde I. for horses bona fide the property of Officers of
the Army, Navy, Militia, or Volunteers, in the South Westernester
District, and to be ridden by officers in either s
weights, l2st each ; winners or any steeple chase or hurdle
race 101 b extra ; three horses the property of different owners
to start or the public money will not be given; the second
horse to save his stake.
The FARMERS' STARES, for horses bred in or having been
in the Isle of Wight for six months immediately preceding,
the day of starting, and for beaten horses during the meet_
ing. 2 sous each, with 15 added ; post entry 12st each ; the
winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 60
soya, the surplus, if any, to go to the fund ; if entered to be
sold for 50 soya allowed 71b, if for 40 sovs 1.411, 30 soya 211 b,
20 Boys 2"lb ; three horses the property of different owners to
start or the public money will not be given : the second horse
to save his stake.
The above races to be over about three miles of fair hunt-
ing country.
The SCURRY STAKES, for horses that hav
th e been
of start-
in the
island three months immediately preceding, e day
ing, 1 soy each, with 10 soya added : post entry ; list each ;
once round ; three horse the property of different owners to
start or the public money will not be given.
Entries to be made at the Bugle Inn, on Saturday, the 21st
day of March, between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m., and the cards
( will be published immediaiely afterwards. Colours to be de-
clared at the time of entry, and any jockey riding in different
colours to forfeit 1 soy. No nomination will be received
less the forfeit is sent at the sam. time. The riders will be
shown over the course at 11 o'clock on the morning, of the
meeting. The horses to be saddled in front of the stand.
The new steeple ch, se rules wil, be strictly ob4erved, and al
disputes decided by the stewards or whom they may appoint.l
Any particulars may be known on application to Mr. E.
Watts, the Hon. Secretary.
Sir J. SIMEON, Bart.
General Sir -T. CHI,: APE, K.C.B.
Captain CAMPBELL, 30th Regt. '
} Stewards
G. FIE WALL, Esq.
D. C A LDECOT T. Esq.
H. N
T
WELSH,
Esq. J
Newport, Isle of Wight, JanO. 24, 1865.

THE SCOTTISH CHAMPION OPEN
MEETING, under the auspices of the Biggar and Cale-
donian Coursing Clubs, by the kind permission of the Ri.:ht
Hon. the Earl of Home, dre... will be held at Douglas, on
uesday, March 24, 1863, and following days, when the fol-
lowi,.g stAces will be Tun for:—
I. Th.- CALEDONIAN CHAMPION CITP for 32 all-
eged greyhounds, at tie 108 entrance ; to be divided )n
the fo lowing manner:—
Winner £l6o
Runner-tm
Third and fourth, each
Fifth, sixth, Feventh, and eighth, each 10
11. The DOUGLAS CUP, for 32 }II-aged g eyhounds, at £5
ss. enhance ; divide i as follows :
W nner
Bunn r-up 25
Thi,d an fourth, each lO
Fift',, sixth, seventh, and eighth, each
111. The CLYDEntr STAKESance. for 16
divided ss p follouppiws es Of 1861, at £4
10s. e ; :
Winn er
in

unner-,p l4
Third and fourth, each 5
IV. The FORTH STAKES for 16 greyhounds, pupped on
or after Is, June, IF6I, the age of which has been 'Pub-
lished in "The Sporting Gazette," " Life," or
"The Fie,e," during the season 1862 3, or proved to the
satisfa tion of the stewards and committees ; divided as
follows :
Winner £4O

Runner-up
T► ird and fourth each 5
V. The SE! LING STARES, for 16 all-aged greyhounds,
at £2 10s. ; any eog, ent, red in this stake may be claimed
for £lO, except the winner and runner-up, which may be
claimed for £l5 each ; the owner of the runner-up to
have first c aim for the winner, but all claims must be
lodged with the secrete,/ within fifteen minutes after
the stake is won ; divided as fo lows :
Winner . £2O
Runner-u
Third and fourth, each 62
The meeting to be governed by the National Club rules.
All winners of £2O and inwards to pay 5 per cent. to the
dinner fund. The drawings for Nos. 1,2, 5, and 4, will take
place at 6 n.m., in the Douglas Arra Hotel, Douglas, Lanark-
shire, on Mon,av, the 23d March, 1863, previous to whieh all
entries must be made, and entry moneys paid. Dinner imme-
diately after the drawing. All nominators •in Nos. 1 and 2
must take a dinner ticket, price 3s. 6d. The entry and draw-
ing for the Selling Stakes will ta,e place after the second
day's running. Single nominations secured in the order of
application to E. J. Lindsay, Esq Hon. Secre' ary, llalkraig
House, Carluke, Lanarkshire, N.B. If the stakes do not fill
by the 14th March, double nominations will then be given in
the order of application. A four-horse omnibus will be in
waiting at Carstairs Junction station, on Monday, the 23d
March, which will start for Douglas direct at 5 2 , p.m., for
the exclusive accommodation of gentlemen attending the
meeting. The express train from Carlisle at 11'0 p.m., the
expresses from Glasgow at 4 p.m., and from Edinburgh at
4 15 p.m., will o tch the omnibus, the arrivsl of which at Dou-
glas will be waited for for dinner. Private conveyances can
be had at any time at Carstairs or Lanark by ordering them
beforehand of Mr. Irving, the Clydesdale Hotel, Lanark. The
g will be within a few yards of the Lanark
meet each mornin
and Dongla. turnpike-roads at 030 a. e. Quarters for men
and dogs can be secured by applying to Mr. Amos, Douglas
Castle, Lanarkshire.
BIGGAR CLUB. CALEDONIAN CLUB.
J. Gordon, Esq., of Aikenhead PRESIDENT.
A. Graham, Esq., of Capellie His Grace the Duke of Bnc-
J. L. Ewing, Esq ,of Calder- clench
nt% STEwanns roil 1862-3.
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B, Irving, Esq., of Milbank Earl of H addington
W.lyl, Gilmour, Esq., ot Glas- John
Binning
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J,Jardine, ' A. Graham, Esq.
G. Blanchard, Esq., lion. Sec.
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