The Sun.
London, England, 1854-07-26 00:00:00

THE HOPS.

sussEx.--The recent sudden and most acceptable
weather has already had a favourable effect
uchpaonngtehienhtohpe
sWhere all was utter despair a week
since, hopeful
prospects now present themselves. The
alterariou of the weather has come at an extremely cri-
tical moment. Up to our last, the accounts that came
to hand described a most deplorable condition of things,
and even now there are some grounds which are stated
to be past recovery. But little reliance, ho sever, can
be placed on such statements ; and it is not at all be-
yond the range of probability that the continuance of
fine weather for a fortnight may give new life and vigour
even where both were of late held to be irreparably
exhausted.

KENT. The South ...Eastern Gazette reports that
throughout the Maidstone district the effects of the last
five or six days of bright sunny weather are everywhere
visible. In those plantations where the bine is strongest,
and had not been greatly injured by the vermin pre-
viously, there is a decided improvement to notice, and
some of the " crack" grounds promise a good crop ; but
some strong grounds, where the lice and by had fastened
now appear worse than the weak ones, as the insects
still cling tenaciously to the shoots. Some slight im-
provement must be noted in the appearance of the plant
I in the Canterbury grounds, in consequence of the hot
genial weather of the past week ; still it is far from clean
from vermin, and the crop cannot be a very large one.

BRILLIANT PROPOSITION.—A. letter is published in
the Washington Union, which had been received by a
member of Congress, relating to a project being on foot
to fit out a Russian privateer with a view to attacking
the guard-house at Chagres and carrying off the gold
for Britain sometimes deposited there ; and also cap-
turing vessels from California or Australia with gold.
The parties to the project are two naturalished Irishmen,
I who have agents in London.

GOODWOOD RACES—Tusspaz.
The magnificent meeting at Goodwood was inaugu-
rated to-day under the most favourable auspices. The
weather was most propitious, a brilliant unclouded sun
diffused its radiance over the surrounding scenery, and
the general %tmosphere was redolent of summer's riohest
fragrance. The at..,ndance of aristocratic and other
visitors certainly showed no diminution from that of
former years, although the absence of several distin-
guished persons was noted. On the balcony of the Grand
Stand, and on the embankment to the right of the en-
closure were many ladies, whose light and elegant
dresses, in beautiful variety, gave a peculiarly graceful
and picturesque effect to the highly animated scene.
An attack of the gout, we regret to state, confined
the Duke of Richmond to the house during the early
part of the afternoon, but just before the race for the
Stewards' Cup he arrived on the course in a pony chaise.
The principal members of his family "assisted' as usual
at the meeting.
The yellow jacket and crimson cap, the colours of the
noble proprietor of Goodwood-park, were not displayed
during the day, and their total disappearance from the
turf was the only cause of regret which the spectators
experienced.
The
thesameasio former arrangements for the
r years,
accommodation
excer t
thto
oaf visitors
ttho r
were
better provision of creature-comforts under the efficient
superintendance of Mr. Careless, a handsome and very
commodious marquee was erected to the left of the
stand. under the shadow of some embowering trees.
Although the fields were with one exception comps.-
tively small, yet the racing was marked by incidents of
interest and importance. The Stewards' Cup, which
was brought forward from Wednesday, materially
strengthened the attractions of the "opening day." It
brought out 38 competitors, and occasioned a most inte-
resting encounter. The close company which most of
them kept from end to end testified to the excellent judg-
ment of the handicapper.
Speculation ruled somewhat dull throughout the day.
The events were decided as follows :
Theo CRAVEN STAKES (Handicap) of 5 sore each, with
Ms
rr(s.4wGsa.rudeßbydsoie.llod) . Craven course. One mile and a quarter.
etha's.A.Pdrinoete,sts,
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21
Mr. Magennis's Gossip 4 yrs, 7st 71b ... (Charlton) 3
Lord Glasgow's Doublethon 4 71b..."'
(Aldcroft) 4 Betting-9 to 2on Adine, Yrtos' 1 aget any other Protest led throughout, and won by twol lengths, Three
lengths between the second and third. ;and fourth.
MATCH-100 h ft. T.Y.C.
Duke of Bedford's Diomedia,yro4,y7rsa,tB.s.t.
..... . %.hßaorlgetorsn))
21
Lord Egliugton's Bianca, 3
V haß
lf aettlening-2 to lon Diomedia, -Good race, Won by
gth.
The LAVANT STAKES of 50 sovs. each, 30 ft, for 2-year
olds, colts Bst 71b, fillies Bst 31b. Penalties for cer-
tain winners. The second to receive back his stake.
Half-a-mile. 20 subs.
Mr. Merry's Lord of the Isles, Bst 71b (W. Day) 1
Captain Lane's Paradigm, Bst 31b (Bartholomew) 2
The following also ran :—Neoptolemus, Nagara,
Kingstown, Claret, Plausible.
Betting-2 to lon Lord of the Isles, sto 1 agst any
other. Won by a head, Kingstown, Claret, and Plausible
well up.
Before the race 20 to 1 was taken to upwards of
1,0001. about the Lord of the Isles for the Derby.
The GRATWICKE STAKES of 100 sovs. each, h ft, for 3-yr
olds, colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 51b. Certain allowances.
The second to receive 200 sovs., and the third horse
to save his stake. One mile and a half. 35 subs.
Lord Derby's Boiardo, Bst 101 b (A. Day) 1
Mr. Newland's El Dorado, Bst 21b (Charlton) 2
Mr. Mare's Fact, Bst 71b (S. Rogers) 3
The following also ran :—Boer, Prince Arthur, Phy-
salis.

Betting—Even on Boiardo, 3 to 1 agst El Dorado.
Won cleverly by three quarters of a length ; two lengths
between the second and third, the latter saving his
stake by beating Boer by a good head.
FIFTY POUNDS, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sous. each;
2-yr-olds, sst 71b ; three, 7st 91b ; four, Bst 41b; five,
Bst 121 b ; six and aged, 9st. The winner to be sold
for 1001. T.Y.C. (7 subs.)
Mr. John's Flageolet by Hautboy, 2 yrs, Sat 71b

- (H. Br I
Capt. Lane's Thessaly, 2 yrs, sst 71b (Fordhamay)) 2
Mr. Greville's Mandri2ardo, 3 yrs, 7st 91b (Flatman) 3
Mr. A. J. Le Cras's Apostate, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b ...(Sly) 4
Mr. Sargent's Duet, 2 yrs, sst 71b (Carroll) 5
Capt. Jauncey's Pantheon, 2 yrs, sst 71b...(Musgrove) 6
Betting-7 to 4on Thessaly, sto 1 apt Flageolet.
Won by three quarters of a length, very bad third, and
a long interval between him and the others.
SWEEPSTAKES of 300 sovs. each, h ft, for 4-yr-olds ;
colts, Bst 71b, and fillies, Bst 21b. The owner of the
second horse to receive back his stake. Queen's Plate
Course. (9 subs.)
Lord Londesborough's West Australian, by Mel-
bourne, Bst 71b
Mr. Barber's Cobnut, Bst 71b (Clement) 2
Mr. Barber's Hazlenut, Bst 71b (Norman) 3
Betting-6 to lon West Australian, who waited
until they arrived at the distance, when he took the lead,
and won in a canter by 20 lengths. Cobnut was " dead
beaten," and Hazlenut pulled up and did not pass the
chair.

The STEWATIDS' CUP of 300 Boys, value, added to a handl-

- -
cap sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each. T.Y.C. (75 subs.)
Lord Wilton's Pumicestone, by Cotherstone cut of
Duchess of Lorraine, 3 yrs, 6st (Ashmall) 1
Mr. Saxon's Kennyside Hero, 3 yrs, sst 91b (Forster) 2
M. Lefevre's Trust, 5 yrs, 7st 81b (Kitchener) 3
The following also ran--Ephesus, The Reiver, Bracket,
Lascelles, Vaultress, Catherine Hayes, Narcissus, Lady
Flora, Pharold, Knight of St. George, Calot, Kiteflyer,
Humboldt, Nicotine, The Queen's Own, The Caliph,
Twinkle, Glenstrae, Falcon, New Brighton, Monie
Moses, Box, Loquacious, Lord Albemarle, First Lord,
Anteverta, Spinaway, Protest, Lizzie, Young Norval, b
g by Assault—Miss Norton, Determination, Moonshine,
Winkfield, Fox-hunter.
Betting-5 to 1 agst Pumicestone, sto 1 agst Moon-
shine, 10 to 1 agst Brocket, 10 to 1 agst Lord Albemarle,
20 to 1 agst any other. Won by a head ; three lengths
between-the second and third ; Knight of St. George a
good fourth. An excellent handicap, nearly all the
others finishing well together.
The HAM STARES of 100 sovs. each, h ft, for two-yr olds ;
colts, Bst 1016 ; fillies, Bst 71b. Certain allowances.
The owner of the second horse to receive 200 soya. out
of the stakes. T.Y.C. (26 subs.)
Lord Eglinton's Dirk Hatteraick b Van Tromp, Bst 71b
Duke of Bedford's Habena, Est 41b
.Marlow)(S( 1
Rogers) 2
Mr. Howard's Cavalier, Bst 71b(Wells) 3
The following also ran :—f by Pyrrhus the First—
Miss Whip, c by Red Hart—Refraction, Rambling
Katie.
Betting —5 to 2 agst Cavalier, 3 to 1 agst Habena, 3
to 1 agst Miss Whip fflly, 4 to 1 agst Rambling Katie,
4 to 1 agst Refraction colt, 6 to 1 agst Dirk Hatteraick.
Won by half a length, same between the second and
third.

MATCH, 100, h ft. Half a mile.
Mr. Elwes's William Rufus, 4 yrs, lOst 101 b (Owner) 1
Mr. Price's Orpheus, 5 yrs, 10st 121 b (Owner) 2
Betting-4 to lon William Rufus. Won easily by
three lengths.
LATEST BETTING ON THE GOODWOOD
STAKES.
sto 1 agst Tros (taken).
sto 1 agst Diana (6 to 1 taken freely).
Sto 1 agst Jacqueline (taken).
12 to 1 agst Newbold (taken).
12 to 1 agst Nancy.
16 to 1 agst Jouvence (taken.)
20 to 1 agst Rataplan (taken).
The order of running on Wednesday was not settled
when our parcel was despatched, but we believe the first
race will be at one o'clock.

rOTA.T. DRURY
Le:see, Mr. E. T. &lib.

NOTICE.--The Nobility, Gentry, and Public, Subs'ribers and
Patrons of the loyal Opera, are respectfully inforrowl, that, in epn-
sequeude of the Intense Heat of the Weather, there wilt be NO
OHNLINCE THIS EVENING; and the Performances w.ll be
suspended until _Luther Notice.

HENRY JARRETT, Director.
beati6e Royal, Drtry-lare, July 26, 1854.

THE I,TRE ROYAL HAYSIARICET.
Under the management of Mr. Auckstone.
TFII3 EVENING, JaLT 26,

Will be performed THE OLD CHATE 117. Characters by Messrs.
TiOw4.Rogers. IL. Marston, and Bunitstone; Mrs. Fitzwtiliam; and
Issltersolds..
Followed by the SPANISH DANCERS in a GRAND "MEC
After which, the Farce of TH., SJ.IFELIOA.T.
Te conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS.

ROY4L PRINCESS'S THEATRE, oxioltu-'`T"l,:r•
Vnler the Management of Mr. thker.es Reapr.
THIS EVENING. Jura' 26,
Will be performed FRONT VILL A.GE TO coußr. Principal
characters by Massrs. Harley, Fisher, and Cathcart; Misses Mur-
ray, Heath, and Vivash.
After which, THE COURIER OF LYONS. Principal characters
by Messrs. C. Kean, J. Vining, Addison, Graham, David Fisher,
Cathcart, and Saker; 3/I.3ses C. Leciercq, Heath, Ternan, and K.
Terry.
To conclude with THE HALT OF THE BALLET.

TIIEATRE ROYAL ADELPFII.
proprietor, mr. B. Webster.—Directress, .Nradame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, JeLT 26,
will be performed the Drama of THE MAID OF CROTSSEY;
or,
The lieturn from Russia. Characters by M. B. Webster, and
Mr. Keeley ; Mrs. Keeley, and Madame Celeste.

To be folowed by HOPES AND FEAlli. Characters by Messrs.
B. Wekster and Parselle ; Misses Woolgar, Mary Keeley, Fanny
masken, and Maclaine Celeste.

After which will be presented the New Extravaganza, entitled
A MOVING UAL supported by Mr. Keeley, and Mrs. Keeley.
Followed by THE COURIER OF LYONS.

LYCEUM TFIE ATE E.
Uzder the manage•nent cf Madame Yestrtg.
For the BENTEFIT of Mr. C. MATHEWS.

_' THIS EVENING. JULY 26.
Will be performed the Drama entitled SUNSHINE THROUGH
TIIE CLUUDS.
Followe 1 by THE CAMP A r CHOBEIAM.
The Comic Int-riade called PATTER VER4US CLATTER.
To ba auece•ded by a Divertissement from the Opera of 1* La Fa-
Yorita," comprisin4 L'Aldcana.
whizh will be added BOX AND COX.
To conerade with HEADS Oft TAILS.

ROYAL OLYMPIC
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.

THIS EVENING, Jinx 26,
Weil ba performed PERFECT CONFIDENCE. Characters by
Messrs. Robeson, Emery, and Robinson; misses Marton, E. Or-
monde, and Allis E. turner.
To be followed by th 3 Comic Drams called HUSH MONEY.
CharaCters by M.,ssrs. F RThsoa, Emery. White, and Vincent ; Miss
Dormer, and Mrs. A. Wigan.
After which, the popular Comedietta, wiled HEADS OR TAILS ?
Characters by•MrEmary and Miss :Marston, Ss:.

STRAND TIIEATRE.

Sole Lessee Mr. F. W. Aileron.
THIS EVENING, JULY 2g,

Will be performed CHARLES TIIE SECOND. Characters by
Messrs. Herbert. ilorgan, and Belf)rd; Misses H. Gordon. F. Beau.
Mont, and Wharton.

Followed by FAUST AND MARGUERTTE.
To conclude with THE LOIN OF A LOVER. Peter Spyk, Mr.
Sidney.

-tads, 45.; Boxes, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is.; °Very, 6(1.; Private Bo],
£1 is. to be had of Mr. Aileron:, Ib, New Bond-street.

ROrsr„ SURREY Z•)OLOGIC .IE. GARDENS.

"This place fills up an hiatus which the Crystal Palace loaves
wanting. Vocal and instrumental music of the first order, and a•
display of fireworks whieh exceeds all imagination, are a fitting
close to a.lsy at the Crystal Palace."
7 FIN 'DAY, DAS3ON.3 COLDS 4AL PA.NORA.MA of CHINA
Splendid and Extensive Mens.ger.e and Marine Aquariuna—linri-
vaned Military Band.

. VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT,
In which Miss Poole. Mt 44 Ransford, and Mr. Manvers
severnl National and Patriotic Songs-1%11 the imusin,r Nove
of the Gardens In snecession, concluding with the " Feast of Lan
terns," and* a innst m igniflent display-of Fireworks by South], s
Admission o.le Shilling. N.B. Grand Rail d'Ete in a spleuill..
Pavilion 150 feet long. Full (27.a.1ri11e Band, &e.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AIPLIITUEATitg.

Lessee and manager, Mr. William Cooke.

SUCCESS of the "COSSACKS; or Vivo la France," equal to that
of the Battle of Waterloo or Mazeppa. Screams of lathrhter at the
new Anglo-Franck, Russo-s urkleh, Witty and Patriotic Burlesque.

THIS EVENING,

The War Spectacle, THE COSSACKS; or, Vlve la France.
After. which, LES ELL-3 DE VARESE; or, Scenes In the
CIII.CLE—ia which Miss Emily Cooke and Mr. Alfred Cooke will
appear.

The Brothers Franc sco will perform ; also, the German Brothers.
To conclude with Mr. T. Simpson's Burlesque de Circonstance.
called, RUSSIA AGAINST TITRKEY NOW ON TRIAL.
Box-oiDoe open from Eleven tia Four. Stage Mana4cr, Mr. N'
West.

ti lOH Sir A.T Elt AT 1,0 N 014 BRI DO E.
'rum DAY.--.!.forniug 47 min.rfter 2 1 evening 4 rnin.aft. 3
To- "I fcm.B.ow —Mcrrning 22 tuin.aftPr 3 1 Evening 38 rat . 3

TtifC STAATFIZII..-..-SLIN °MCA, Juts 26.
r•J'ZI3UONET33, IN TR SHADE.
83 - highest since noon yesterday.
61 —:ow3st this nioruing and during the night.
73—this day, at noon.
;AP.CAKTRII, 30'22 rising.
P. 777.7,), E.S.E., smart breeze and sunshiny weather, with
cloudy sky.

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