The Sun.
London, England, 1838-04-18 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

ADVERTISEMENT EXTRAORDI-

NARY.

" You have of these t Meertisements ' that have more in them than
you'd think,"—Winter's Tale.

The existence of a fifth estate, the important one of " auc-
tiondom," has already been cleverly
demonstrated in the
b parres of the " New Monthly Magazine ;" it is therefore unneces-
sary to dwell upon it now. But the illustrations of that estate
are sometimes so worthy of notice, that it would be an act of
injustice both to the public, and to the monarch of the newly
created sovereignty, Mr. George Robins, were we always to
pass them by unheeded.
We have often been tempted by many eloquent passages to
break through the compelled restraint under which we have
hitherto shrowded ourselves ; but considerations of delicacy
have as often withheld us, lest it should have been thought
that we were only lending our voices to the venal cry of auc-
tion-puffery from some motive induced by local attraction.
In the present instance, however, feeling ourselves quite
clear in our great office," we throw off our customary em-
barrassment.

The subject of the present advertisement—one certainly not
among the least ornate issued by the Chief of Oppidan orators
—was introduced to the discerning eyes of " an enlightened
British public" on the evening of Saturday, the 24th ult., in
The Sun newspaper of that day ; a mode of introduction
every way worthy of the luminous style in which it is couched,
and the climate to which it refers. It is thus headed :
IN TUSCANY.

A SPENDID VILLA AND OFFICES, WITHIN 34 MILES
OF FLORENCE, 18 FROM SIONA, ESPECIALLY
ADAPTED TO ENGLISH COMFORT.
EXTENSIVE GARDENS AND A DOMAIN OF
THIRTEEN HUNDRED ACRES,
OF WHICH A LARGE PORTION IS UNCULTIVATED,
AMID THE MOST SPLENDID WOODLAND
SCENERY.
And then succeeds the usual exordium, in which the private
virtues of the " respected proprietor" are set forth as an ad-
ditional inducement to the public purchaser of this "singularly
elegant Italian villa," in a land which we are accustomed to
consider the parent clime of elegance. Then follows the na-
tural (yet parliamentary) modesty of the worthy auctioneer,
who, in very measured phrase, " invokes, with all possible
anxiety and humility, that the reader will".—.what does the
present reader suppose? Trust to his description? No such
thing I but " avail himself of ocular demonstration to arrive at
the desired conclusion. That is to say, make a journey to
Tuscany, "within thirty-four miles of Florence," at this very
agreeable season of the year, in order to satisfy his own mind
wether Mr. George Robins is an improvisatore or not. That
merit is, however, universally conceded to him, and yet,
despite this general knowledge of the fact, we fear post-
horses will be for some time in demand along the " high
Italian road," to visit " this Italian paradise," as it is most
felicitously termed. The future purchaser is reminded that
" Tuscany is the most favoured of all the Italian states ;" and
presuming that ho is a valetudinarian at least, if not a severe
disciple of the school of Sir A. Agnew, he is told that "re-
ligious intolerance and an English winter are alike strangers
to the land." The juxta-position of phrases is curious, leaving
one to infer either that frost and fanaticism go hand in hand
in our own country, or that Italy is alike exempt from both.
If this be the fact, it would indeed be singularly " difficult to
find a parallel case to the property under review."
The moral advantages having been discussed, we come
next to the natural ones, amongst which that of scenery pre-
dominates, and here we arrive at a conclusion which may,
perhaps, sound oddly in the ears of the admirers of Lindley
Murray, however gratifying to the admirers of nature. The
text informs us that the " climate is opposed to all the incle-
mency of England," and that the "roses are blooming through.
out the fearful winter that has passed;" a passage which ine-
vitably recalls to our recollection the celebrated roads con-
structed by the famous General Wade ; and it is not improbable
that such roads now lead to this Tuscan gem, which once
called forth the poet's eulogy " before they were made."
After the roses come next, in natural succession, " its limpid
waters and meandering streams ; an amphitheatre of lofty
hills ; adorned by the monarch of the forest, in countless num-
bers, with valleys teeming in wild fertility." A description in
which we are at a loss which most to admire, the beauty of the
scenery or the " concatenation accordingly" by which it is set
forth.

2Vt,,E WMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, TUESDAY.
oe Coffee-Room Stakes of 50 soya. each, for fillies, Bst. 41b. each,
out of mares that never produced a winner before the Craven
41
Meeting,' 1836. D.D.M.7 Subs.
?1, Batsons f. by Reveller, out of Acacia • Robinson 1
folonel Peel's f. Wave, by Defence, out of Versatility Robinson
Vansittart's br. f. by Humphrey Clinker, out of Magawiska
dfi
"-„or Albemarle's ch. f. Masquerade, by Alamelake
Duke Richmond's f. Guava, by he Colonel, out of Gulnare 5
~..Betting-11 to Bon Wave, 4to 1 against Mr. Batson's filly.
,7,0t14. by a length.
'ateb, 200/ , h. ft. T.Y.C.—Mr. Thornhill's Saintfoin, Bst.
11)01,b. (Conollbeat the Duke of Rutland's f. by Hawker, dam
Pan, out of) ale Royal, Bst. Won by two lengths.
Fifth Tuesday's Riddlesworth Stakes of 200 sovs. each, h. ft. ; for
three yrs old ; colts, Bst. 71b ; fillies, Bst. 41b. Ab. AI. Untried
stallions and mares allowed 31b; if both, Mb. 6 Subs.
Lord Exete's f. Mecca, by Sultan, out of Miss Cantley...Darling 1
Coloner„Peel's gr. c.'St. Vitus, by Bedlamite, out of Fille de Joie 2
Betting-6 to 4on Mecca. Won by a length.
Tho Oatlands Stakes of 50 sovs• each, h. ft., and only 10 soya. ft.
if declared on or before the 30th of December. D. I. The 10
So
y,. fts. to go to the owner of the second horse. 9 Subs., four
of whom declared.
Lord
LordSuffield's Cowboy, 4 yrs, Bst ...Pavia 1
Lord Exeter's Corban, 4 yrs, Bst. 121 b
•,1?!rr • Wilson's Quicksilver, 4 yrs, 7st. 1 Ilb 3
•alr• Osbaltleston's Me Mac, 4 yrs, 7st. 51b
Ihttiog-7 to 4 s.gst Quicksilv o I agst Corban, to 1 agst
%.,owboy ; 4to 1 apt Alic Mac. Wont by three lengths.
Match, 100/., h. ft. R.M.—Duke of Rutland's c. by Buzzard,
out of Flame's dam, received forfeit from Lord Southampton's
e.
by Hercules, out of Rarity, Bst. 71b. each.
Match, 1001, h. ft. T. rville 's Ospre
Bst. 71b, agst Lord Chesterfield's AnchoritGe,e Bst. 31b. y (dead),
Further particulars of Monday's Races.
Craven Stakes.—Redshank, Daedalus, Paganini, and Men-
tiizabal laid together in front to the bushes, the latter having a
slight lead ; here he dropt off, and Redshank went a-head,
Daedalus and the Bodach Glas lying next, but without reaching,
him—the odd horse winning easily by two lengths. Ruby was
fourth, Paganini fifth, Hock sixth, Mendicant seventh, and
'ilendizabal last, the space between each being so wide that the
`Judge placed the whole lot. After the race 9,000/. was laid
vilt against Da3dalns for the Derby, at 1,000 to 15.
therhandicap, Ab. M.—Skilleygolee made play for about half
distance, the ruck lying up ; Seth then took it up, de-
be.ated a desperate rush made by Scamander (ridden by Ro-
dti4en) at the bushes, and won cleverly by a length. Avon,
"lbat, and Skilleygolee ran in after the second, but were too
close together to permit of either being placed.
vilaildieeP, T. Y. C. `Arsenic made play throughout, and won
6' 'ry fine race by a head ; Castaway a good third. Cormla.
Ilus caused some false starts, and bolted immediately after the
lot got off.
Riddlesworth. _.2 to I was taken to some amount, but at the
close was offered currently on Cobweb. The Surprise colt
easy
b
the out the work to the T. Y. C. post, where the crack took
e lead from him, made the rest of the running, and won very
y two lengths. He was immediately christened Phoenix.
byl6° 11 sovs. Stakes Romania made all the running, and won
,r halef a length after —a
fine race with Morella.
fall Heath, notwithstanding the violence of the wind and a
Tot snow, was very well attended.
r II the evening the ring was formed, as usual, in the Coffee-
F"ent yard, but business was very dull. Phoenix obtained no
arhat credit for winning, some insisting that his action was
his °tired, and that he was " extended," and all agreeing that
favour were were very inferior. Bamboo was in considerable
and, s',Znd several bets were made on Amato, Drum Major,
Builioe`u• Nothing said about Nonplus, The Early Bird, or
1 abount I Previous to the race offers were made to take 15 to
14 to I on, but no mention of him afterwards. Offers to bet
7 taAst Alemdar, and take 18 to 1. Closing prices :
toll agst Lord Jersey's Plicenix—taken
1 agst Ld G. Bentinck's Grey Momus—taken and after-
11ards offered
to 1 agstw Lord Suffield's Bamboo
12 to I
14 to 1 a
agst t Mr. Bland's Young Rowton
,5 g Lord Exeter's Alemdar
_0 _
too
1 agst Mr. Forth's C onservator—take 30 to I
1 agst Lord Westminster's Richard Roe—taken and after-I
wards offered
40 to 1 agst Air. W. Edwards's Drum-major—taken
401 to 1 agst Lord Stradbroke's Beggarman—taken
55 to to 1 agst Sir G. Heathcote's Amato—taken
200,1) 1 agst Lord G. Bentinok's Seth—taken •
to 5 agst Alr. Thornhill's Surprise colt—taken
f,itttitivAt.s.—Dukes of Portland and Rutland, Lords Exeter,
te.ll en, Suffield, Albemarle (and Countess), Verulam, Cbes-
s,!ueld (and Countess) Stradbroke, Lichfield, J. Fitzroy,
Villiers,v 'fliers, March, W. Le'nnox • Honourables A. Villiers,
W. nous G. Anson' (and Lady), G. Byng (and
v adY Agnes), F. 'Berkeley, G. Berkeley, and General Gros-
reel Sir S. and Lady Graham, Colonel and Lady Alice
,'el ; Messrs. C. Wilson, Greville, Batson, Irby, Etsvall,
.`-40Mrnelin, Worrell, Payne, Elwes, Thornhill, Thornhill,
J,11P., J. Stanley, Joseph Hume, M.., Waddington, Newton,
Campbell, T. A. Smith, Delme Radcliffe, Hungerford,
B. Sheridan, Bayly, V. Dolphin, Hawker, Hunter, Port-
tam', Heywood, Houldsworth, Fox, S. Stanley, Ssc.

It would be an act of positive injustice to the " worthy" and
modest auctioneer were we to omit the apology which succeeds
the above glowing description:—
" Independently of this very imperfect sketch of its manifold
attributes, which soar far above the humble pretensions of the
writer to describe in adequate terms, the worthy possessor has
discovered no inconsiderable tact in having united not only the
elegance and coziness (if such a word may be permitted), of
an English fire-side, as opposed to its comfortless contempora-
ries, but adopting beside a system of rural economy, combined
with the Italian system of agriculture, and a dairy in the En-
glish taste."
We certainly congratulate "thy worthy possessor" on the
" no inconsiderable tact" with which (heureusement we may
be allowed to say) he has dovetailed " elegance and coziness"
into each other; we only hope that this Italian snugness may not
be a translation of the phrase " cose core" which we fear is but
so, so r, cozines" is not, however, the sole merit of this desir-
able abode ; for if the tent in the fairy tale, which would suffice
for an army of 50,000 men, and yet fold up, on occasion, and
lie in the palm of the hand, the building possesses that expan-
sive and contracting power which will render it suitable alike
to a large and small family. The " ingenuity" of the proprie-
tor has been taxed to produce this result ; and, as the adver-
tisement has it, " without this commentary it might appear a
little astounding to know that there are eleven spacious rooms
on each suite 40 feet by 24," &c. Astounding enough
but the ingenuity is a little more astounding that can
establish " a new married couple" or " a steady single
old gentleman and his housekeeper" in this Castle of
Otranto without finding themselves rather " overhoused."
Add to this that there arc stabling for twelve horses, standing
for four carriages, two acres of garden ground, and thirteen
hundred more, which may be turned into gardens (being " still
uncultivated,") and we think as fair a prospect exists of indulg-
ing the " dolce far niente" as ever was offered beaeath the
glowing skies of Tuscany, unless, indeed, the proprietor's whole
time should be absorbed in the agricultural process which is
to produce like the land of promise, " corn, wine, and oil, in
great abundance ; with fuel from the neighbouring forest to be
had without end, and at no expense ;" of course not even the
expense of carriage. " There are strong indications of mine-
rals to seduce those who aim at a large income ; and the econo-
mist who sojourns here will find a very moderate revenue equal
to the legitimate expenditure of a splendid establishment." In
short, " this is the true Eldorado after all," as young Raleigh
said when he sacked the towns of Guiana, and much thanks do
the British public owe to Mr. George Robins for the fortunate
discovery which he has made.—Morning Herald.
[Our satirical Commentator has made free with a word or
two to help his illustration and joke. Mr. Robins's announce-
ment does not say, " Roses ARE blooming," his phrase runs
thus,—" A climate opposed to all the inclemency of England,
roses blooming throughout the fearful winter that has passed ;"
this is quite true, throughout March the roses on the Lawn
were in full bloom, and the Winter in Tuscany—has passed.
—ED. Sun.]

Miss Taylor is engaged at the Haymarket Theatre,
but is unable to appear there until the close of Covent-garden,
although, to use a technical phrase, she has been "shelved"
there during nearly the whole of the present season.

EAST SUSSEX BUNT RACES, MONDAt r.
The Farmer's Stakes, consisting of a Silver Bowl, and the rest in
specie, by subs. of 3 sovs. each, and 10 added by Captain Green,
for the second; for horses the property of bona fide farmers, not
thoroughbred, &c. ; four yrs. I Ist ; five yrs. 12st ; six yrs. and
aged, 12st. 71b. The New Course heats. Gentlemen or farmers,
residing in Sussex, riders. Nineteen subscribers.
Ajr. Saxley's g. h. Agreeable, 5 yrs.
Vr• Gilbert na. b. g. Leopold, by Robin Hood 0 2
CoTrevor na. gr.g Agitation, by Acorn, 5 yrs. ....•• 2 0
d• Craven na. ch. g. Cock Robin, by Theseus, 4 yrs 3 dr
°lonel Wyndham na. ch. m. Elizabeth, by Baryatis, 6 yrs 0 dr
Several others started, but were not placed.—A good race.
Etst Sussex Hunters' Stakes of S Sons. each, with 25 added
'V the Town, and 10 from the Fund for the second ; for horses
that never won, are not thoroughbred, and have regularly hunted
with Colonel G. Wyndham 's or the East Sussex hounds. The
Course (two miles and a half) heats. Riders as above.
oibscribers.
Alr se A.a sulley,'s gr. h. Agreeable, 5 yrs. ...(Mr. Coppard) 2 1 1
tonk sb. g. Tally-ho, by Harlequin,,6 yrs 1 2 2
fires n na. b. in. Multunt in Parvo, aged
A sw A good race.
tiders eapstakes over the Two-years-old Course, heats, gentlemen
Joh4 ictwelve subscribers), were won in two heats by b. g. King
k)rit Johnston), Johnston), beating br. g. Waxy, ch. in. Winifred, and
tlop others, easily.
An

j,,bo article appeared in the Observer relative to Sir
trm Conroy receiving a memorial of gratitude from the
e4snien of the Duchess of Kent. We understand it was
also ill .° to the principal ones, and that the subscriptions were
ThiLunited, that they should only amount to 400 guineas.
dre:, mark of respect was presented with the following ad-
of itin To Sir John Conroy. Bart. We have the honour
of hpu,sbg ngupon you, as the representatives of ninety tradesmen
aces
'Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, to request your
ePtance of this candelabrum, on which we have caused to
to isnugroo. en the expression of our gratitude. It is presented
respect ''r, not snore as a token of our personal esteem and
ark i
, than as a testimony of the ability, urbanity, kindness,
hold, with which you have so long directed the house-
tiets 4141 performed the important duties of the several situa-
tains 3'.°11 held under her Royal Highness's orders, during the
The ritY of our beloved and Most Gracious Queen Victoria.
the cie..°!diality exhibited by all parties interested has rendered
tlistinuues of the Committee equally easy and satisfactory, so
kid ~ itet and unanimous has been the expression of generous
01€1,Neful feeling. towards you, Sir, that in the short space
11.1ith
3Week, the Committee have been able to begin, and thus
tilsrn',our acceptance, happily to execute the trust confined to
--Aprill2, 1838.

LCINDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.—In
consequence of the opening of the greater part of the London
and Birmingham Railway, the journey from Liverpool and
Manchester to London can now be performed in one day.
Passengers who go from Liverpool and Manchester by the
Grand Junction trains at half-past six in the morning will ar-
rive at Birmingham soon after eleven, and will have from that
time till one o'clock for dinner or business, when the trains
leave for London, where it is expected they will arrive soon
after eight o'clock; and passengers leaving London by the
half past seven trains will arrive in Liverpool or Manchester
between nine and ten in the evening. The arrangements for
the conveyance of the mails by the London and Birmingham
line, we understand, will not be completed before the 7th of
May, after which day the London bags will reach Liverpool
about ten o'clock in the morning. —Liverpool Tinzes.
POST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LEEDS AND
LONDON...--it is probable that in a few weeks, perhaps in a
few days, the letters from London to Leeds will be brought
by railway to Manchester, and thence by the Manchester and
York mail to Leeds, so as to reach this town two hours earlier
than at present. The London and Birmingham railway is
now open for the whole distance except 37 miles; and the
mail-bags will shortly be, if they arc not at present, forwarded
by that conveyance,-_a locomotive engine being sent off at eight
o'clock in the evening from London for that purpose. The letters
will reach Manchester at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and in a few
weeks or months, when the railway is completed, they wail ar-
rive at eight o'clock, or even earlier. The Leeds bag may
then be forwarded by the York mail, which now leaves Man-
chester at nine in the morning, and reaches Leeds at a quarter
past two. We hope the post-office surveyor will make ar-
rangements as speedily as possible for giving to Leeds this
great advantage. To have two hours more for answering
London letters and orders would be exceedingly valuable to
this great manufacturing town. Bradford, Halifax, and Hud-
dersfield will be still greater gainers than Leeds, when the
letters come by way of Manchester. —Leeds Mercury.
HULL, LINCOLN, AND NOTTINGHAM RAIL-
IYA Y.—We learn that this railroad is now fairly afloat. Up-
wards of 200 shares were taken in twelve hours on Thursday
last, and there have been hourly demands for them since. It
MIS anticipated that in a few days they would all be disposed
of. —Hull Observer.
MANCHESTER AND SHEFFIELD RAILWAY.-011
Thursday last Mr. George Hadfield, attorney, and law clerk
to the Manchester and Sheffield Railway Company,
applied
to Mr. Foster, at the New Bailey, on behalf of that Company,
for a Magistrate's certificate, that the whole of the sum of
700,0001. required by their Act of Parliament, had been sub-
scribed for. This having been proved by Mr. Hadfield, Mr.
Foster gave a certificate to that effect. —Manchester Guardian.
MURDER IN THE ISLE OD DOGS.--SECOND
EXAMINATION OF THE PRlSONERS.—Yesterday Thomas Scott,
alias Paul, and Richard Tidy, excavators and labourers em-
ployed
in loading and unloading mud barges on the banks of
the Thames, were brought before Mr. Ballantine and Mr.
Greenwood, at the Thames Police-office, for re-examination,
charged with the wilful murder of Duncan Crawford, an en-
gineer, on the Isle of Dogs, on Sunday, the 9th of April,
1837. After evidence had been adduced, the case was again
adjourned.
The arrangements for the conveyance of the mails
by the London and Birmingham line, we understand, will not
be completed before the 7th of May, after which day the Lon-
don bags will reach Manchester about ten o'clock in the
morning.—Manchester Guardian.

SUN, LoNnoi, VVEDNESbAN, APitif, 18, 4,;.