The Sun.
London, England, 1863-09-02 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 2, 1863,

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LICHFIELD RACES—TuEsneY.

the Copeland Nursery Handicap of 50 sow, added to a
Sweepstakes of 5 soya each, for 2-yr-olds ; winners extra.
Three-quarters of a mile. 24 subs.
Mr. Barber's Cutaway, 7st 2lb (E. Taylor) 1
Mr. T. Smith's Dermot Asthoro, 70t 21b (S. Taylor) 2
Lord Uxbridge's Edward the Confessor, 7st 71b
(A. Woodhouse) 3
Mr. T. Cliff's Wildman, 7st (Williamson) 4
Mr. W. Saunders' Queen of Trumps, 7et 61b.... ale) 5
Mr. J. A. Hind's Di unthead, Sst (J. Daley) 6
Betting-2 to 1 agst Cutaway, 9to 4 agst Edward the
Confessor, 4 to 1 agst Dermot Asthore, and 10 to 1 agst any
other.

They were started at the first attempt, Cutaway, 'Wild-
man, and Dermot Asthore in a few strides getting in ad-
vance of the other three, the last being. Edward the Con-
fessor, who, prior to the start, evinced no disposition to
join his horses. He, however, in the first quarter of a mile
took close order with the leaders, Cutaway holding the
front position, having Wildman on her left and Edward
the Confessor and Dermot Asthore on her right. Before
reaching the distance the three last mentioned were beaten,
and Cutaway, coming along at her leisure, won easily by
three lengths. A similar distance separated the second and
third. Wildman a bad fourth. Queen of Trumps and
Drumhead, who were outpaced from the start, u ere beaten
off. An objection on the ground of crossing was overruled
by the stewards.
The Gold Cup (Handicap) of 50 soya in specie, added to a
sweepstakes of 5 sova each, 2 ft; winners extra. One
mile. 15 subs.

Lord Coventry's Umpire, 6 yrs, 9st ........(J. Adams) I
Mr. Wallace's Golden Drop, 3 yrs, Est (inc 71b extra)
(car 6st 11b) (A.. Woodhouse) 2
Mr. T. Hunt's Charming Woman (late Misfortune, 4 yrs
7st 21b (Neale) 3
Marquis of Anglesey's Cadeau, 3 yrs, .sst 71b (Stagg) 4
Mr. Martin's Key of the Gate, 6 yrs, Est 31b (Tomlinson) 5

Betting-6 to 4 on Umpire, 4 to 1 agst Golden Drop, 5
to 1 agst Charming Woman, 6 to 1 agst Cadeau, and 20 to
1 agst Key of the Gate. The latter made play for a quarter
of a mile, closely attended by Charming Woman and Umpire
side by side ; Cadeau and Golden Drop lying a couple of
lengths off Coming round the turn, Golden Drop, with a
slight lead of Umpire, headed Key of the Gate, who ra-
pidly dropped into the rear. Half a mile from home the
issue was left with Umpire and Golden Drop. Lord
Coventry's horse, apparently having plenty " lumps of
weight," led his opponent to the finish, and won, without
being called upon, by two lengths ; Charming Woman a
bad third, and the other two beaten off.
A Sweepstakes of 10 soya each, 5 ft, for two and three-yr-
olds ; winners extra, and maiden allowances. Straight
half a mile. 7 subs.
Mr. Goodlass's Guicowar, 6st 41b (Stagg) 1
Lord -Uxbridge's Edward the Confessor, 6st 71b
(A. Woodhouse) 2
Betting-6 to 4 on the Pretty Girl filly.
Edward the Confessor made play for a quarter of a mile,
after which the favourite went to the front, and won in a
canter by three lengths.
The Anson Plate (a Handicap) of £3O, for all ages ; winners

before the men had again taken their places in the ring. In
the first, or rather the second round Mace tried to force Goss
into a corner. The latter succeeded, however, in dealing
his antagonist a blew with his left on the eye, which
brought the first blood. Exchanges ensued in favour of
Mace, until Goss retreated, end, in so doing, fell. So ended
this round, which lasted S minutes. In the next both men
came up eagerly. After a good deal of sparring, which lasted
26 minutes, Mace made a rush to close quarters, but his
feet slipped and he fell between Goss's legs. In the fourth
round Mace dealt Goss a blow which knocked him down.
The round lasted 35 minutes. In the next struggle both
men fell, and rolled side by side. Mace was up first, and
the fighting which ensued was all in his favour until Goss
was down. In round seven Goss went down again. Both
fell in the next round, Goss under, and in that which fol-
lowed the latter was forced to the ropes, where after some
stiff wrestling both went down again, Mase under. In round
the tenth Mace dealt his antagonist a heavy blow on the
left eye, and both went down. In round 11 Mace brought
down Goss. In rounds 12 and 13, however, Goss threw
his antagonist and fell on him, still keeping his hold while
on the ground. In rounds 14 and 15 Goss fell in endea-
vouring to get away. In round 16 he was felled to the
ground. In round 17 both men felt ; but in 18 a blow on
the nose again prostrated Goss. The last round was a
tedious one. A left-handed blow on the nose and a right-
handed one on the jaw prostrated Goss, who fell with his
head doubled up under him in a state of insensibility.
Mace then advanced to the referee and called out, "Have I
won, Sir ?" upon which he was assured that the stakes
were his. The company then returned to London, chiefly
by the Dartford route.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN.

The report of the directors of this company states that
£25,871 had been expended on capital account during the
half-year ending the 31st of July, making the total expendi-
tare£l,94l,2lB, including 218,341 in shares of other under-
takings held by the company. The renewal of the perma-
'lent way had been rapidly proceeded with during the half-
year, and the sum of £13,258 had been expended on this
account. Revenue had been debited with £B,OOO, and
£3,955, the premium on stock sold during the half-year, to-
gather with £1,444 previously standing at the credit of the
account for the renewal of locomotives, but not now required
for the purpose, had also been credited to tho renewal of
way account—in all amounting to £13,399, leaving a balance
now outstanding of £22,614. The rolling stock had been
maintained in the best condition. The average rate of inte-
rest on the debenture debt was now £3 195.1 d. per cent. The
Bill for running powers over the Ayr and Maybole Rail-
way was settled in committee by an arrangement between
the two companies, by which the company was empowered
to work, maintain, and renew the Ayr and Maybole Rail-
way in perpetuity, on terms which were considered
mutually advantageous. Plans for the junction between
the Glasgow and Paisley joint railway and the Renfrew
Railway at Paisley were being prepared, and the works on
the Kirkcudbright and Bridge of Weir Railways were
rapidly progressing, and both those lines were expected to
be opened for traffic before the end of the year. The re-
ceipts from all descriptions of traffic showed a very satis-
factory increase over the corresponding period of last year,
and were larger than those of
.any previous half-year since
the opening of the railway. the receipts for passengers
there was an increase of £2,702, in those for goods and
amounted to £219,907,
sp half of 1862,
minerals of £8,521, as compared With the corresponding six
amonthsgainti
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Lfa
nl2aosi6tn, yBc
increase, ae6ar.
s.
foreT h
ofe
the tlo
onding total receipts
Irhe working expenses
amounted to £88,099, or 401 per cent., against £82,668, or
40 per cent., for the corresponding period, showing an in-
crease of £5,431, and of £7,620 in the net receipts, The ba-
lance available for dividend, after deduction of working ex-
penses, interest on mortgages, the £B,OOO transferred to the
account for the renewal of permanent way, and other revenue
charges, amounted to £93,936. The guaranteed and pre-
ference £18,709, leaving £75,227,
out of
which
the dividends
directors
recommended the shareholders
to declare a dividend on the ordinary stock at the rate of 6
per cent. per annum, payable on the list inst., carrying
forward £1,086.

increase in the traffic. He did not approve a lease to the
Great Northern on the terms proposed.
After a long discussion the report was adopted, and the
dividend recommended therein was agreed to.

SHREWSBURY AND HEREFORD.
The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at
Shrewsbury on Monday. Sir C. It. Boughton occupied
the chair.
Thy. report merely stated that the dividends for the last
halt-year, at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum on the con-
solidated stock of the company and on the amount p Aid on
new shares, also the interest, at the rate of 41 per cent. per
annum, on preference shares and money paid in advance
calls, had been received from the lessees, and would be
payable to the proprietors on the Ist of September.
The retiring directors and auditor were re-elected, and
the report was adopted acne. con.