The Sun.
London, England, 1853-09-14 00:00:00

-DONCASTER RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
LATEST BETTING-12.15.
ST. LEGER.
6 to 5 agst West Australian.
5 to 2 agst Sittingbourne (taken).
6 to 1 agst Rataplan.
8 to 1 agst The Reiver.
12 to 1 agst Cineas.
No other mentioned.

SPORTING NOTES.

THE OPENING DAY AT DONCASTER.
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Last night the rain descended in drenching showers,
and this morning dawned dull and cheerlessly. The
skyey influences" were uneasily regarded, but towards
moon the dark clouds disappeared, and the expectations
'of unpropitious weather were agreeably disappointed.
still the prospect of rain doubtless exercised a dimi-
23ielling effect on the attendance ; few ladies were pre-
'ent, but the muster of professional visitors and pleasure
folk was little below the average. The proceedings
commenced at two o'clock, but they were not conducted
with the strictest regard to punctuality. The racing
Was suggestive of few comments ; it was interesting
oand exc
heav iting, and was, in certain instances, productive
y and important speculation. The Champagne
stakes and the Great Yorkshire Handicap were, of
course, the principal events decided, and both resulted
in the unexpected defeat of the favourites. The with-
drawal of Ruby materially lessened the interest which
Would otherwise have attached to the Champagne
Slakes. The horse is, I believe, still in the town,
and it
is difficult to explain satisfactorily the reason why he did
Lot start. He is also struck out of the Two-Year-Old
Stakes. His owner's motives for sending him to Don-
caster, and then scratching him for his engagements,
are, certainly, liable to suspicion ; his policy, at least, is
questionable. The money, however, was perhaps on
Domino, who ino, who advanced in favour up to the hour o,f,
starting, and who, on the dispersion of the "Ring,"
had the decided " call" of the field. His party appeared
to be confident of success ; his owner personally superin-
tended the saddling, and did not quit him until his jockey
as fairly mounted. Their calculations were provok-
ingly upset, and Domino was very cleverly defeated by
Brother to Mountain Deer, an animal that had been
scarcely mentioned in the betting. The result was hailed
With loud and prolonged cheers, which were renewed
When the 'Squire was seen attending the winner to the
weighing stand. He was warmly congratulated, and
between him and his friends much good-humoured badi-
nage was exchanged. Tadcaster was deserted by his
supporters before the race, and his performance totally
belied his reputation. . On. Monday I expressed an
opifnonthat he would succumb to Domino.
The Great Yorkshire Handicap was won by unques-
tionablythe best horse in the race. Hungerford
achieved the victory without an apparent effort, and his
Performance establishes, beyond dispute, his pretensions
to take a high position among the principal " turf cele-
brities" of the season. Haco was supported in the mar-
ket with seeming confidence to the last—getting badly
eff, however, and being carried by Heapy somewhat out
of his ground ;n
he nevertheless managed to reach the
leading horses o, ascending the hill, but at the distance
he was "pumped out." On being pulled up, however,
lie wined scarcely warmed ; he is a fine, good-looking
horse, and must not be forgotten. Some surprise was
occasioned by the forward position obtained by Ireland's
Eye, considering that he had been apparently thoroughly
beaten in the Fitzwilliam Handicap. The Sally War-
foot colt was backed rather heavily at 12 to 1, but, as
usual, he figured most ingloriously. Although much
Money was invested on the winner in certain quarters,
yet the result of the race may be deemed favourable
to the "fielders." By a reference to The Sun of Mon-
day it will be seen that I was not very far out in my
calculations ; for two of my selections were actually
second and third, and my "cockboat," Grapeshot,
finished a good fourth I
The other events I ng-s over without comment. I
May mention, Lowey, r, as a urious fact, that before the
race for the Stand Pla.e Alfred the Great was regaled
with a quart of ale and a bottle of sherry, in order to
screw his courage to the starting place !
My anticipatory observations on Thursday'siiss races
must be brief. Harbinger, Pharold, and Agues
are entitled to the precedence over the twenty accep-
tances" for the Cleveland Handicap.
Could I calculate with certainty upon a start,
Thel
should be inclined to select Wild Huntsmant and
Reiver to do battle for me for the Eglintotn.sneal aly dependkes.The
running of the Reiver will, however, materially
on the result of the St. Leger, The Scarborough Stakes
I assign to Honeywood.
Doncaster, Tuesday

A FRESH MAN.

GLOUCI'STER MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

The festival of the three choirs of Gloucester, Here-
ford, and Worcester opened yesterday morning under
the most favourable auspices. The weather was most
delightful. A great many strangers arrived in the course
of Monday, "'And the temporary population of the city
was further. increased yesterday, fresh arrivals continuing
Ito pour -.1 throughout the morning. The doors of the
cathedral were besieged at an early hour, and, on the
oPenir-ig of the service, with which these festivals are
always initiated, the interior of the venerable pile pre-
sented a grand and imposing sight, orchestra, floor, gal-
lery, and aisles being completely filled.
At 11 o'clock the conductor, Mr. Arnott, having
taken his place the festival opened, as has been usual
almost from time immemorial, with Handel's "Esther"
overture, which was played by the band with the cus-
tomary perfection. The pieces and responses were those
of Tanis, and had a grand effect, the 300 or 400 voices
uniting and resounding with imposing grandeur, from
the fretted roof and vaulted aisles of the sacred building.
The Te Down was Handel's, that composed for the vic-
tory of Deitingen. The principal solo parts were taken
by Mr. and Mrs. Lockey, and Mr. Weiss. The
novelty of the morning was the anthem of Dr. Elvey,
which was written for this festival, and was con-
ducted by the composer himself. It abounds in beautiful
Passages, and the choruses are very grand and massive,
While the prireipal singers, orchestra, and chorus, ap-
peared to vie with each other in giving effect to it. 'Tie
chorus, "Clouds and Darkness," is exceedingly effective;
"d the double chorus, "At His sight the mount ins
Are shaken," is dramatic in expression, the music being
made to convey the meaning and spirit of the words,
hich are taken from the 47th Psalm, commencing
'The Lord is King." The chorus, "0 ye that
love the Lord " is very\ like the chorus, " Blessed
are the men who,
concluding chorus is a clever specimen of writing,
and displays Dr. Elvey's ability as a composer. The
anthem will bear frequent repetition at festivals of
this character. The sermon was preached by the
':ev. Dr. Claxson from Chronicles, Blok 1., chap.
verse 8 ; the passage being descriptive of David's praise
ef God, adrairabl with instruments and ice, this text was
y treated in the sermvoon. aimong the elergy
Present, besides the Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol,
and very Rev. the Dean, were the Rev. H. K. Lus-
"mbe (who intoned the service), the Rev. C. Crawley,
Precentor ( who read the lessons), Rev. Sir J. Seymour,
canon of Gloucester, Rev. Sir W. Darell, Rev.
ivfaciPton, honorary canon ; Arch+ aeon Thorp, Rev.
Escott, the Dean of Bristol, Rev. I), Evans, Rev.
A. S. Attwood Rev. F. T. J. Bayley, Rev. L. B.
IVutterbuck, Rev. H. B. Evans, and Rev. Canon
Hutchison. TI e collection at the doors for the charity
Amounted to 1661. 2s. 10d.
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MURDERER MORA&
Hospital in
bag b time tin the London
been for some pas
himself in
consequence _Thiserwlcraetched man, who
t of the injuries htei,
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'7 and will be removed before the tntienxgt stehse
,a,Nvait his trial. No inquiry into the circumstances of
!ee murder will take place before the city
it being
considered unnecessary. Inspector Marchant,at
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Zrtbe Tower-street station, holds the coroner a w
At committal, and when the unfortunate ini
an isn a state, be will be at once conveyed to Newgate •
REPREaR
48 , NTATION OF LlSBURN.—Another candidate
i oeen announced for the representation of Lisburn,
41 addition to the Messrs. Richardson, whose addresses
!Ire before the public. The Daily Express of this morn-
eallin IrIC contains an address to the electors of the borough,
Otp,„ , g upon them to hold their votes disengaged, " as a
4-,?tetaan of highly Conservative principles, and long
Wn parliamentary life, an Irishman, whose family
tilll'• eonnections have been extensively associated with
tee trade and manufactures of the north of Ireland, vetoin-
iu offer himself as a candidate to represent them
lug Commons House of Parliament at the approach-
n.
election "
0411zGarra.AT HAvRE.—The Havre regatta came off
y r,,,11,2,,_ ,dav• The weather was delightful, and the racing
Frain This regatta being the most important in
noC,,,7is always well attended, and this year was
Part; the patronage of H. I. H. Prince Jerome Bona-
sport. 'ne ~,. The Amateur Rowing Match afforded great
pp 'Vicomte de Dreuil, of Honfleur, having pro-
nerd that the famous pilots of that Tort, and who had
for pro-
nerd been beaten, should row against the amateurs, and
light at PlirpOSe he had a six-oared gig built exceedingly
tie% expressly for them to row in, and from the reputa-
eve,„V these men and their great physical strength,
eix.redY felt assured they would win. However, a
krilaared boat and crew belonging to the "English Paris
as at Club," proved themselves better men,
away, starting they soon took the lead, gradually drew
traj) leaving all their autagonista behind, and won. the
prre given by the Emperor.
Tabriz,CrinLl7ll.—Letters of the 9th of August from
• , 1,
kbly .`t L-ergia, annouce that the cholera was sea-
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