The Sun.
London, England, 1838-08-30 00:00:00

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EGHAM RACES-YErrEADA Y.

The threatening appearance of the sky, and a slight fall of rain
in the early part of the morning, threw a damp on the expectations
of the inhabitants, who had confidently looked for a continuance of
the weather which had so favourably introduced the meeting, and,
as a beneficial consequence, an increase in the attendahce. Their
apprehensions were not groundless, for, although the day turned
out fine many had taken fright and postponed their visit till Thurs-
day, while others made a " waiting race' of it, so that at the com-
mencement of the running the company was much below the ave-

rage: As the day advanced, however, 'numbers flocked in from
Windsor, Datchett, and the maul, little villages which lie scattered
in this beautiful neighbourhood, so that towards three o'clock the
muster became pretty strong, enabling the keepers of the booths to
realise a portion of those profits on which they had calculated. A
report that the Queen would be present was speedily contradicted,
much to the mortification of the Egham people, who had promised
themselves a continuance of that beneficial patronage hitherto be-
stowed on their races by the Royal family. Of the fashionables
present it would be useless to give a list, as the names would be
merely a repetition of those included in our notice of Tuesday's
proceedings.
The following is an account of the racing :
The Produce Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., h. ft., colts, Bst. 71b. ; and
fillies, Bst. 41b. ; untried stallions or mares allowed 31bs. ; both,
51bs. ; the winner of the Riddlesworth, the Derby, or Oaks
Stakes, 71bs. extra. New mile. (5 subs.)
Sir G. Heathcote's b. f. Paraguay, Bst. llb Chapplo 1
Duke of Richmond's Guava, by The Colonel, Bst. llb 2
Mr. Gardnor's b. c., by Gaberlunzie, out of Luna
Betting—Even on Paraguay, 3 to 1 agst Guava, and 3 to 1 agst
the Gaberlunzie colt. Although the weather was far from being
warm the trio set off at a walking pace, which they kept up for about
one hundred yards ; they then got side by side and cantered through
the first gap, the actual race commencing half a mile from home,
where Paraguay took up the running at a good pace, followed by
Guava, kept her lead to the end, and won cleverly by a length.
The Gaberlunzie colt was a very moderate third.
The Surrey and Middlesex Stakes of 25 soya. each, 15 ft., and only
sif declared, &c. The winner of the Goodwood or Brighton
Stakes 7lbs ,if both, 101 b. extra. Two miles and a distance.
(34 Subs., 17 of whom declared).
Mr. Sadler's Combat (half bred), 5 yrs. 7st. 21b. W. Day 1
Mr. Robertson's Olympic, aged, Bst. 41b
Loutherbourg was in this race, and by his performances at Good-
wood, Brighton, and Levees, had so terrified the owners of the
other " accepted" horses, that when it was announced this morning
that he was amiss, there were only two forthcoming to compete
for a stake worth nearly 400/., and cute of those half-bred. The
last betting was 2to 1 on Combat, who waited on Olympic till
half way up the distance, went by him, and won cleverly by a length.
Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, 5 ft., with 25 added, for two and
three years old; two years, 7st. ; three years, 9st. 21b. ; fillies
and geldings allowed 31b. Half a mile. The winner to be sold
for 150 sovs. if demanded, &c. (3 Subs.)
Mr. Scott's Queen of Queens
Mr. Newman's ch. f. by Hokee Pokes, 3 yrs . . 2
Batting-5 to 2on Queen of Queens, who made all the running,
and won easy by a length and a half.
The Aukerwycke Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 35 added ; three
years old, 7st ; four years, Bst. 21b ; five years, Bst. 81b ; six years
and aged, Bst. 111 b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b. The
winner to be sold for 120/., &c. Heats, one mile. (6 Subs.)
Mr. Balchin's Slender, 3 yrs
Mr. Falkner's b. g. by Tramp, 4yrs 3 2
Mr. J. Day's Oberon, aged
Capt. Pettat's Caliph, 6 yrs

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first heat-5 to 4on Oberon, 2to 1 agst Caliph, and 3to 1
agst each of the others. Slender made nearly all the running, and
won in a canter ; Caliph saved his distance but pulled up lame.
Second heat-5 to 4 agst Lunacy, and 6to 4 agst Slender. The
running and the result were the same as for the first heat.
St. Leger.--In the course of the day Don John was backed at 3
to 1.

Handicap for the Sunninghill Stakes—( This Day).—Berwick-
shire, 5 yrs, B.A. 121 b; Cinderella colt, 3 yrs, Bst. 21b; Larnaca;
3 yrs, 7st. 41b ; Alirvan, 4 yrs, 7st. 41b ; Gil Bias, 4 yrs, 6st. 81b ;
Lady Agnes, 3 yrs, 6st. 51b ; and Kitty, 4 yrs, a feather.

LATEST BETTING AT MANCHESTER.

DONCASTER ST. LEGER.
3 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Don John
7 to 2 agst Colonel Peel's lon
7 to I agst Mr. Parkins's Lanercost
19 to 2 agst Lord G. Bentinck's Grey Momus
12 to I agst Duke of Cleveland's Alzira
12 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Appleton Lad
14 to I agst Mr. Coombes's Cobham
16 to I agst Duke of Cleveland's Pucelle—taken
18 to 1 agst Mr. Fox's Jemmy Jumps

DEATH OF SIR JOHN NICHOL.—It is with
much regret that we announce the death of the Learned
Judge who for so many years presided over the Arches, the
Prerogative, and subsequently over the Admiralty Court of
England. Sir John expired on Sunday morning, at his seat
in North Wales, having been taken ill on the Friday pre-
viously. He died apparently without the least pain, and in
the full possession of his faculties, at a very advanced age.

Captain the Hon. George Poulett is sojourning at
Brighton, besides Mr. Howard and Lord Waldegrave.

The monument to the memory of our lamented fel-
low-citizen, the late Sir Francis Freeling, Bart., has this week
been erected in the noble church of St. Mary Redcliff, the
parish in which he was born.—Bristol Journal.

DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM MAXWELL, OF
MONREITH, BART.---WC regret to have to announce the
death of this gallant veteran, who expired at his seat at Mon-
reith on 'Wednesday afternoon, in, we believe, his sixtieth
year. Sir William had been for some days previously in so
helpless a condition as to leave no chance of his recovery. So
long as Sir William Maxwell has been known as the head of
one of the oldest families in this county, and connected as he
was by family ties with the Nobility in the three kingdoms, it
would be superfluous for us to attempt any biographical notice
of him. This, however, we may venture to say, without fear
of contradiction, that wherever he was known he was esteemed
for the kindness of his heart, and the suavity of his manners.
Sir William Maxwell lost his left arm in the ever memorable
battle of Corunna, where Sir John Moore fell in the arms of
victory. Sir William on that occasion commanded the 26th,
or Cameronian regiment of foot ; and soon after this event he
retired from the army. His eldest son, now Sir William Max-
well, inherits the title and estate.—Stranraer Advertiser.
Lord and Lady Ravensworth have been entertain-
ing a succession of distinguished visitants at Ravensworth
Castle, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, during the scientific meet-
ing in that town.
NEWCASTLE, AUG. 27.—His Grace the Duke of
Northumberland presides this day at the banquet given in the
Great Assembly-room by the members of the Natural History
Society to those members of the British Association who re-
main after the labours of the past week. His Grace, accom-
panied by the Duchess, then proceeds to Alnwick Castle,
where they have invited many of the distinguished members of
the British Association to spend a few days of relaxation in
that magnificent baronial edifice. Among them are—Sir J.
Herschel, Professors Bucklard, Sedgwick, Whewell, Pea-
cock ; Sir T. Brisbane, Dr. Lardner, Dr. Granville, and
others. Many of them will afterwards adjourn to the hospi-
table roof of Gillingham, where the Earl of Tankerville en-
tertains also a large assembly of philosophers.
THE GREY MONUMENT.—The colossal statue of
Earl Grey, by E. H. Bailey, R. A., intended to be placed on
the pillar now nearly finished at the top of Grey-street, ar-
rived in Newcastle on Monday morning, per the Halcyon,
London trader, and was removed by two waggons from the
quay to the site of the monument. It is expected to be raised
in a few days. The height of the pillar from the ground is
121 feet, and the statue, including the plinth, is 14 feet
when placed in its proper position the mean height will be
135 feet.—Durham Chronicle.

THE CORONATION.—On Saturday last the fol-
lowitp, announcement was made to the constables, and others
in authority over them, at the various station-houses of the
metropolitan police :—" The Secretary of State fur the Home
Department has approved of the following sums being paid to
the officers and men, for their services in Hyde Park during
the Coronation fair." (Here follows the names of certain in-
spectors, serjeants, and constables, to whom gratuities varying
from 10s. to 5/. each were awarded, and the total amount of
661. 10s. is made up by a present of 361. to Superintendent
Mallalieu, to whom the whole of the regulations regarding
stalls, &c., were intrusted.)

Mr. Charles Kean completed a seven-nights' en-
gagement at the Brighton Theatre on Monday evening, when
the house was so crowded to witness his first appearance in
the character of Claude Melnotte, that the orchestra was left
for stalls. After the play Mr. Kean responded to the call of
the house, and addressed a few words to the audience, stat-
ing that, however proud he had always felt at thegreat success
that had ever attended his visits to Brighton, how happy he
was on the present occasion to announce that this engage-
ment had " surpassed all former ones." The manager then
announced a re-engagement of two nights, for the sake of re-
peating the Lady of Lyons. Mr. Kean, it is said, has cleared
3001. by his share of the profits.
COLOSSAL STATUE AT GOLSPIE.—The gigantic
statue in progress to the memory of the late Duke of Suther-
land, which is to crown the summit of the monument at Ben-
vraggic, is now nearly finished. The artist Mr. Theakstone,
has succeeded in forming an admirable likeness of the lamented
nobleman, and when all the parts of the statue are put together
its colossal dimensions (30 feet), its elevated situation, and its
imposing attitude, will render it a conspicuous landmark, as
well as ornament to that country which the Duke did so much
to cultivate and adorn. Temporary huts have:been construct:d
on the top of the mountain for the workmen engaged in placing
the statue, and in about a month the whole will be fixed and
completed.—lnverness Courier.
MOVEMENTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD TROOPS.—
The half-yearly change of quarters of the brigade of Foot
Guards will take place to-morrow as follows :—The Ist bat-
talion of Grenadier Guards, under the command of Colonel
Grant, from St. George's to the St. John's-wood Barracks.
The 3d battalion, Colonel 1-ligginson, from Portman-street to
St. George's. The Ist battalion of Coldstream Guards, Col.
Walton, from Windsor to Portman-street. The 2d battalions
of both these regiments are on service in Canada. The Ist
battalion of the Scots Fusilcer Guards, Colonel Scott, from
the Wellington Barracks to Windsor. The 2d battalion,
from St. John's.woud to Wellington Barracks. The battalion
of the Scots Fusileers proceeding to Windsor, and that of the
Coldstreams returning from thence, will be ccnveyed by the
Great Western Railway, the Directors of that Company
having agreed to afford the use of their trains as far as Slough
fur the sum allowed to the trooes by the Government as march-
ing money.
A detachment, consisting of one serjeant and 30
men from the 15th depot, is ordered to be in readiness to ern •
bark at the shortest notice, to join the service companies in
Canada ; and a detachment of one ensign, two serjeants, and
45 men, from the depot of the 85th regiment, is likewise under
crders for a similar purpose. The lattt r detachment will be
commanded by Ensign Maunsell.—Plymouth Journal.