The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-11 00:00:00

Elle 11, 1854.
THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMB

SHARE MARKETS.
(THIS DAY.)

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Business
this day. i

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Leasing Closing i'rtces Business
Shr. ['aid. Bauman. Compans. Saturday. this day.
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St. 100 Buckghamsh. L.&N.W. 95 100
St. I.l'o '.llydesdaleJe. (Jaladou 9S 100
St. 100 E. Lincoln gr.
6 per coat. lt.Nrthn. 137 140
25 all Barr. & Caldonian.
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25 all Do. Now ..... .Do
30
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100 all flrtipl. Dk. & Yk. New.
Railway & Berw. •••
50 all aull & Selby Y. &N Md 100 102
25 all Do. 4 Shares. Do 5O 51
12. all Do. 3 Shares. Do 25 25}
12j, all Lou. & Greeuw S. Eastern 12 13
20 all Do. Preference Do 23
10 all Lou.,Til., &S. Pato &Co ••• ---111
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4 per cent. Norfolk,. •••
St. LOO Do. 6 per ct. ••• •••
5,1, all Manch. Batas. L.&N.W.
and Matlock & 21 21
50 all Middlesbro' & nekton
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BRITISif Lt LI-4WAYS.

ON THE LEGER LINE.
Speculation on the St,. Leger still rules somewhat
dull ; certain movements in the Turf Market have, how-
ever, been marked by peculiar importance, and have
been sufficient to heighten and sustain the curiosity with
which the encounter is regarded. Doubts respecting
Scott's lot have not been dispelled, and the seeming
mystery which attaches to it has been increased by the
show of support which on Saturday was again made in
favour of Dervish. Those industrious diffusers of useful
knowledge—" The Tippers "—have within the last few
weeks been busily employed in sending letters of advice
to their correspondents, and, indeed, some people do not
hesitate to attribute the " rise " of Dervish to the
" griffin " sent out by a member of this knowing fra-
ternity.

1013qing Prices
Saturday.

Business done
this day.

The limited range of speculation indicates that the ,
field will be numerically insignificant, although the com-
parative mediocre character of the competitors will
dJubtless induce owners to start little-thought-of horses
merely to go for the off chance. From information I
have received, to use the language of the police, I may
calculate with some certainty upon seeing the under.
mentioned horses and jockeys prepared to du battle
• Boiardo
Acrobat
Dervish
Scythian lVel le.
Autocrat G. Whitehouse.
Hannibal . Maton.
Baalbec
The Trapper
Arthur Wellesley
Ivan or .
Tros $
In addition to the above, several others are talked
about as likely starters. My information respect.
ing them is, however, too vague to induce me to
include them in 'the above list. The doubtful runners
are, in my opinion, Midsummer, Calamus, Dr. O'Toole,
Middlesex, Amalgamation, colt by Vitellius, dam b 3
Scroggins, and Corin cum, multus
Both Boiardo and Acrobat maintain their relative
positions in the betting with seeming steadiness, although
the support conceded to the former has, within the last
two or three days, been rather of a negative than of a
positive character. 7to 4 seems scarcely a sufficient price
to tempt backers to extend their investments on him,
and people who hare edging money are disinclined to
part with it at 2 to 1, thinking that at the post they will
have an opportunity of laying it off at still shorter odds
than those at which the horse is now nominally quoted.
The undiminished confidence which the supporters of
Boiardo display is calculated to remove the prejudice
which is probably entertained against him. I, however,
am still fain to confess that moderate as this opponents
are, I do not deem Boiardo a horse worthy of implicit
confidence. If public performances afford any criterion
of racing power, Boiardo is incapable of sustaining a
severe contest over the St. Leger Course. In private
trials I place no trust, especially when their result is no
secret.

If both Boiardo and Acrobat start, and if both run on
their merits, Acrobat will have no difficulty in accom-
plishiug the grand tour de force of defeating his " potted"
stable companion. In dealing with Acrobat and Dervish
it is necessary to use hypothetical language, for no
trustworthy intelligence can be gathered as to their
party's intentions. In certain quarters Acrobat is
talked about as a doubtful starter, notwithstanding the
investments which are daily made on him, whilst, in
the significant language of touts, Dervish is regarded
as being virtually a dead 'un. Still there are not
wanting people who believe that Lord Derby will
follow the example of the " Sailor King," who, when he
was asked which horse he intended to run out of several
that he had entered for a race, replied, " start the whole
fleet, and let the best win." Whether Dervish will eves
figure at a shorter price than at present, I am not in
position to determine. Few people will be surprised at
his further advance ; even his success would not excite
especial wonder. The opinion which I entertain of
Dervish has been too frequently expressed to require re-
capitulation.
The Trapper will be a formidable opponent to Scott's
lot. He passed through London, I believe, last night,
en route for Doncaster. The circumstances connected
with his withdrawal from the Derby are still fresh in
the memory of all turfites, and but for the accident
which then prevented his starting his partisans aver, and
with a good show of reason, that he would have been
"about w inning." He has, it isreported, beenrecently triei
with Andover, and it is said that be confirmed the opinioi
which his owner entertained of him prior to the Derby
The Trapper seems a long-striding, powerful horse, ani
that he possesses some racing ability was proved by the
superior style in which he "performed" at Newmarket
at the commencement of the season. Autocrat, who
throughout the winter was the ruling favourite for the
Derby, but who was in consequence of a break down
suddenly deposed within a few days of the race, is re-
ported sound in wind and limb. To me, however, it
appears questionable whether he has been sufficiently
prepared to enable him to compete with any chance of
success, and when " extended " over the hard ground at
Doncaster, the probabilities of a break down again will
appear stronger than those of winning. Should he, how-
ever, meet with no accident of this nature, I shall not be
surprised to see him obtain a place in the encounter.
Knight of St. George is steadily advancing in favour.
That be will run well and gamely admits not of a ques-
tion ; but he seems too small, and his powers of endur-
ance are evidently too limited to induce me to entertain
expectations of his success. Ivan appears to be friend-
less in the market ; and, indeed, his running at York,
although he was perhaps then amiss, would show that
he can have no chance with Boiardo and Acrobat in the
race. Midsummer is reported sold, and so are her
backers. The disposition evinced to lay against her
warrants the belief that she is a doubtful starter. Of
the other animals mentioned as being likely to be num-
bered among the competitors, I entertain no expectations.
Nearly every horse belonging to Scott's lot has figured
in the betting ; three of them, Boiardo, Dervish, and
Acrobat, have in turns been favourites. By many per-
sons this very circumstance is regarded with suspicion,
and in justification of their doubts they refer to the
changes which were rung with Daniel O'Rourke and
Songstress. Should John Scott snake a mistake—and
his judgment is not fallible—and sacrifice Acrobat to
Boiardo, as he did Cotherstone to Prize Fighter, I shall
expect to witness the defeat of his " lot." Were I,
however, certain that Acrobat will have fair play, I
should be inclined to see him go through his performance
with success. At present, however, I am inclined to
anticipate the triumph of

THE TRAPPER.
The other " cripple," AUTOCRAT, shall be my cockboa'
I shall briefly direct attention to the remaining events
The advance of the Grand Inquisitor for the great York.
shire Handicap, or something else beyond my ken, has
caused retrogression of Rabgill. Still, should Rabgill
go to the post, and be actually intended, I shall not
think slightingly of his chance. Perhaps, however, the
most satisfactory selection to make against the field
would comprise Typee, Grapeshot, and Amalgamation.
For the "off chance" I shall take The Reiver. The pro-
bable absence of Dirk Hatteraick and Lord of the Isles
makes the Champagne Stakes seem on paper a certainty
for Bonnie Morn. Ellermire will, doubtless, win the
Revival Plate. For the Stand Plate, Merry Bird,
Kenuyside Hero, and Eva seem worthy of notice. The
Filly Stakes I shall place to the credit of Fayaway.
In addition to the St. Leger, Wednesday's list con-
tains six items, of which a moiety are at my present
writing unclosed. Dirk Hatteraick will, doubtless,
' carry off the Municipal Stakes, and Rataplan the 100
Suva. Sweepstakes. Catherine Parr, Pumicestone, and
Mishap will, perhupg, occupy the foremost places in the
race for the Corporation Plate. The Cleveland Handi-
' cap stands first on Thursday's list. Snowdon Dunhill,
Hobby Horse, and Kitefiyer seem the most attractive
▪ names among the nominations. For the Scarborough
Stakes I shall select Hospodar, and for the Eglinton
Stakes, Ellermire and Nettle. Could I calculate with
certainty upon a start, Bonnie Morn should, despite his
71bs. penalty, be my unconditional selection for the 10
Sovs. Sweepstakes. In his absence I shall look to
either Fayaway or Dr. Cooke to win. Evangeline and
Palmerston shall represent my interest in the Handicap
for two-yr-olds. By the way, I had almost forgotten to
make mention of the match between Evangeline and
Cimicina, to be run to-morrow (Tuesday.) I shall ex-
pect the running of these fillies at Wolverhampton to be
confirmed.
I shall not now enter into a discussion of the events
to be decided on Friday. I will despatch some notes
from Doncaster on Wednesday, when I shall be in poa
session of the " Grand Secret."
Sept. 11.