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LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 9, 1854.

NEWMARKET RACES.
(THIS DAY.)
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

THE NEWCASTLE CATASTROPHE.

THE LATE MARSHAL DE ST. ARNAUD.

NEWCASTLE, SATURDAY.—The conflagration in the two
adjoining towns of Newcastle and Gateshead, some details
of which we published on Saturday, appears to be the
most disastrous and extensive that any town in England
has sustained since the great fire of London.
The most praiseworthy exertions have been made for the
relief of the hundreds who have been rendered hbuseless by

The Illustrated London News, in a recent num-
ber, published the following notice of the life and
professional services of the late Marshal de St.
Arnaud, Commander-in-Chief of the French ex-
pedition to the East. The Marshal died of anguina
pectoris:—
Lie military success of Marshal de Saint Arnaud is
one of the most striking examples of rapid advancement
which has been achieved in the French army of occupa-
tion in Algeria. Thanks to the energetic resistance
given to French domination by the people of Northern
Africa, that vast country, almost unknown before
France converted it into a theatre of war, has be-
come a most valuable training school for those who
wish to acquire military knowledge. In that school all
the most distinguished French officers of the present
day have been trained, and, without reference to the
other benefits which have resulted from the possession of
Algeria, it has been of much advantage to France, by
strengthening and sustaining the military spirit of its
army. For nearly 20 years continual warfare was car-
ried on against the numerous tribes which refused to
submit to France, and it was in the midst of that long-
protracted war that Marshal de Saint Arnaud achieved
the high position which he now occupies.
M. de. Saint,Arnaud was born at Paris, in 1801, of a
family not distinguished by fortune. He was young when
he entered the army, and, like most of those youths who
embraced the military profession during the tranquilseign
of Louis XVIII., he gavefull play to the love of pleasure
and dissipation. During the reign of Charles X. he
was for a short time in the body guard of that monarch ;
but he shortly after resigned his situation, and came to
England, where be resided some time. Soon after the
Revolution of 1830 he returned to France, and once
more entered the army. It was at this time, while the
regiment to which he belonged was on duty at Fort de
Blaze, where the Duchesso de Berri was imprisoned,
that he obtained the favourable notice of Marshal Bu-
gonad, commandant of the citadel, by his intelligence
and activity,
In 1837, as captain, ho went to Algiers, in the Fo-
reign Legion, which was chiefly composed of political
refugees who had sought employment in the armies of
France. In that corps M. de Saint Arnaud, distin-
guished alike by his intrepidity and his military skill,
contributed powerfully to the success of many impor-
tant enterprises. In less than ten years he rose
through the various grades from that of chief of the bat•
talion to the dignity of Marshal of France. Among the
exploits in which he distinguished himself, the most impor-
tant were the expedition he directed, in 1842, anainstthe
unsubdued tribe of Beni-Bondonan, in the west' of Mi-
lianah ; the attack of the Beni-Ferrah tribe in the fol-
lowing year • the defeat of the Flizza-el-Bahr ; and the
submission of the Cherif Bou Maza, who had provoked
an insurrection in the Dahra.

ARRIVALS FOR THIS DAY'S RACES:

SWEESTAKES of 50 sovs.—Apropos, Miranda, and
Delia are here ; the rest paid.
£5O PLAT; 2d Class.—Dr. Sykes, Enchantress colt,
Homily, Thessaly, Reel filly, Freckle, Berizina, and
Vulcan. All are here.

this calamity. The town councils of the towns met, and
entered into personal subscriptions for their relief, and the
boards of guardians have also held meetings, and taken
such steps as the urgency of the case demanded. These
steps ar© only prelitninuy to a general subscription on the
part of the inhabifants, which it is expected will take
place in the beginning of next week. The managers of
the Theatre Royal, cud the performers, are about to give
the use of the house and their services gratis, for a
benefit to the unfortunate sufferers, on Tuesday evening
next. It is understood that a great portion of the shops
and worehouses destroyed were insured, and it is estimated
that the- loss will fall heavily on the local insurance offices.
The amount of property destroyed is estimated, in the
lowest possible manner, at from 500,0001. to 1,000,000/.
SUNDAY NIGHT.Six . bodies found in the ruins; all
shockingly mangled. Throe died in infirmary. The fire is
still smouldering in the ruins, the workmen being driven
away by sulphuric fumes.
No further deaths had occurred at the Infirmary during
the night. The number of the sufferers there is 53.
In the dead-house on the Quayside lies the body of
Robert Laidlet, engineer, Gateshead, who was found in
the hold of the brig Famellen, lying at Newcastle quay,
having been blown entirely across pie river by the explo-
sion. He was found in the hold ii. the morning, a mass of
mutilation. Three hats and two mechanics' caps were
found in the same vessel—one of them marked " Joseph
Richardson."
Of the soldiers about 40 men in all received injury, prin-
cipally by the rubbish falling upon them. Fifteen of them
wore dismissed from the hospital next, day; the remainder
hive received.severe lacerated wounds. Two of the officers,
Captain Hussey and Captain Whinfield, were dragged out
of the rubbish by the heels, otherwise they would have
perished. The officers say that but for the men stickingto
each other in the way they did, a much greater destruction
of life would have taken place.
The following is a list of offices and other buildings re-
duced to ruin by the fire on the Quayside :—Messrs. Orm-
ston and Smith, stationers; Mr. James J. Scott, broker;
Mr. A. Clark, broker ; Mr. Murdock, sailmaker ; Messrs.
Alexander and Wood; Mr. Robson, fruiterer ; Mr. Harbot-
tle, draper ; the Office of the Pelaw Main Colliery ; the
Office of the Birtley Iron Company; Mr. Teesdale, Dun
Cow Inn ; Mr. Batey's public house ; Mr. Fisher, fruiterer ;
Messrs. Smith and Co., drapers ; Mr. Fairbrether, clock
and watchmaker; Messrs. Leideman and Co., brokers;
Mr. Snowdon, grocer ; Messrs. Cowan and Lee's offices ;
W. J. Van Hanscergen and Co.'s offices, Mr. J. Ormston's
offices, Messrs. J. Carr and Co.'s offices, C. Lotinga
and Co.'s offices, Mr. C. W. Mowbray's premises, Mr. Wil-
son's offices, Mr. Mark Thompson's premises, Messrs. A.
Parker and Co.'s offices, Mr. Buckham's sail lofts, Mr. D.
Don's offices, Mr. John Lawrence's offices, Mr. Schmalz and
Co.'s offices, Mr. Charles Bertram's offices; Mr. Davison's, the
Rising Sun Inn; Mr. Morrison's sail loft; Mr. W. Berkeley's
malting; Messrs. Ayton's corn loft, Mr. Hay's biscuit factory,
the Norfolk Hero public-house, Mr. Charles West's offices,
Mr. George Wraith's offices, the Barrington Colliery office,
the Netherton Colliery office, Mr. Birkenshaw's offices,
Messrs. Carr and Barras's offices, Mr. Hunt's offices, the
Burnhope Colliery offices, Mr. Hutton, block and mast
maker ; Messrs. S. and M. Lotinga and Co., Mr. Pearson,
Grey Horse Inn ,• Mr. George Gray's offices, Mr. Scheele's
offices, Mr. H. P. Mork's offices, Mr. M. Plues, Joseph
Cowen, jun.' Blaydon Burn Colliery; Messrs. John
Rogerson and Co., Mr. Heslop, china dealer. ,

£5O PLATE, let Class.—Sister to Singapore, Black
Pepper, Kingstown, Doralice, Polydora colt, Para,
Iner, Daisy, and Wooden Wall. Are all here. •
HANDICAP. T.Y.C.—Ephesus, 9st ; Austrey, Est
121 b ; Merry Monk, 6st ilb ; Folly o' Day, sst 111 b ;
Calot, Est 121 b ;.Hurribolt, 6st 101 b ; John o' BrugeS,
bat ; Nicholas; 4st 131 b. All are here.
£5O-PLATE. A.F.—Rataplan, Economy, Knight of
,St. George, Catspaw, Domino, 'Weathercock, Adine,
Determination, and Falcon. All are hero.
CESAIIEWITCH" FOIVITS.—BIa.ck Doctor, Ptolemy,
Middlesex, -Ca.lamus, Diana, Star of Surfey,' and Lin-
coln's Inn.

ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS.
Indian Warrior, Knight of St. George, Kingston,
Rally, Oulston, Scythian, Gretna, La Belle, Orson, Pal-
merston, Pumicestone, Game Chicken, Candlewick, St.
Clair, Foal of Pelion's dam, Berizina, Fayaway, Cats-
paw, Rosalind, Rata')lan, Rocket, Lord John, Commu-
nist, D. 0., Sandboy, Sahara, Tadcgster, Ammonia,
Bracken„ Old Rowley, Joe Miller, Vaultress, Lizzie,
Medal, Brown Brandy, Calot, Domino, Cobnut, Ans.
trey, Parchment, Kingstown, William the Third, Strut-
away, Joshua, Invasion, Polydora colt, Layla colt,
Usurer, Vulcan, Madeira, Nina colt, Kennyside Hero,
Humguffin, Rattle, Gamelad, Whitelock, Black Pepper,
Syvagee, The Bison, Le Fripon, Queen Mab filly, Gold
Dust, Donum, Crazy Peggy filly, Henrietta.

LATEST BETTING AT NEWMARKET.

CESA.REWITCH.

sto 1 agst Muscovite.
7to 1 agst D. O.
12 to 1 agst Cobnut (taken).
12 to 1 agst any other.
20 to 1 agst Ammonia.
50 to 1 agst Exact.

ABElVED.—Hungerford.

SPORTING NOTES.

THE CESAREWITCH CHANCES.

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On Saturday Muscovite was again steadily reinstated in
the position which he had two or three days before occupied
in the betting with seeming uncertainty. The movement
which caused his temporary retrogression is attributed to
various causes, some of which may be traced to pre-
judice, some to honest dislike and conviction. The
Newmarket touts seemingly do not complain that
he has not done work enough, but that he has done
too much, and among other defects he is described as beieg
lame, and possessing the queerest of queer looks. To the faith
with which their opinion was received may be attributed
the show of hostility which the opponents of Muscovite
made. The partisans of the horse however, evidently
harden in confidence, and declare, without hesitation, that
he'will "come in alone." Indeed, in the fulness of their
faith, they assert that he has a "stone in hand." Old John
Day's authority, too, confirms this belief, for it is said that
" Honest John," in consideration of Muscovite's running
with Virago for the Metropolitan, entertains a high
opinion of the horse's racing ability.
The opposition which is in certain quarters directed
against Muscovite seems to be partly founded on prejudice;
but although I cannot subscribe to the statement bot forth
by the most sanguine of his adherents that no horse in Eng-
land can give him weight and a beating, yet I believe him to
be an animal of much racing superiority. The comparative
mediocre character of the horses likely to be arrayed against
him affords a sufficient reason for placing trust in his pre-
tensions. He went a rattling gallop this morning, on the
Lime Kilns, ' and his owner for a short distance
rode alongside him, and seemed pleased with
the horse's style of going. He made signals for the lad on
Muscovite to pull up, after going a certain distance, but
the lad either did not see them, or was unable to obey
them, and Muscovite was upwards of 100 yards in advance
of Scarecrow, who was galloping with him, when he
was stopped. Some people, however, appear to regard
this proceeding with suspicion; and declare, with a know-
ing look, that the desire to " show him off" was too patent.
Rodomeli was tried yesterday with Poodle,- and some-
thing belonging to Mr. Mare. Poodle, it is said,
gave Rodomeli 71bs, and was beaten without an effort.
Now, Rodomeli ought to be capable of figuring among
the loading competitors, if he possesses ability
only slightly superior to that of an Epping Plater—
lie, however, has yet displayed no raoing power, and in-
deed all manner of bad things are said of him. One person
assorts that he cannot beat a man, another that he cannot
go four miles an hour unless carried in a van, whilst York-
shire Jack scornfully declares that he could not win if ho
were to start with only a " fourpenny bit and a railway,
ticket tied 'to his tail?' The Newmarket people are evi-
dently disappointed in their expectations of Poodle, who
was once warmly fancied by them. Lord Clifden has had
a long run of ill-lack, and all persons would rejoice to see
his colours triumphant on Tuesday, but this greatly-to-be-
desired consummation will not, I opine, be effected. By
the way, Alembic is dead, a horse which, in the First Oc-
tober Meeting, seemed to be " running into form," and of
whose chance for the Cambridgeshire sanguine expecta-
tions wore entertained.
To account for the declension of Rattle in the betting is
somewhat difficult. On Saturday he was quite friendless.
Still it is reported that he was tried with certain horses
belonging to J. M. Stanley, •Esq., and won in a canter !
The distance will, however, I believe, be beyond his
ability to compass succesfully. The rumour which was
circulated to the effect that Rattle had been purchased by
Mr. J. M. Stanley, is, I am informed, unfounded. He
belongs to Mr. Paul Dennett, and is under the care of that
gentleman's private trainer, Roe.
D. 0. looks well and goes well; and is much fancied by
the " little men" of the ring. He is a small, cob-like,
albeit a compact animal, with a long back. I must
honestly confess that I entertain no great partiality for
him. La Belle, on the contrary, has attractions for me,
and despite her performances, I shall place some faith in
her pretensions. Her party are in earnest with her, and
when determined, Dawson is invariably " dangerous."
La Belle was backed at the Corner on Saturday, for nearly
3001., at 12 to 1.
Cobnut is slow, but is sure to run well ; Barrel is not
in force; and with them go the hopes of their party. Scherz
is lame.
Of Indian Warrior, I can collect no trustworthy infor-
mation; but should he go fit and well to the post, I shall
expect to see him run very forward. His usual ill-luck,
however, may, after all, only bring him into the second
place. Of the other old 'uns, Hungerford and Ethel-
wolf are, perhaps, most entitled to notice. Hunger-
ford was severely worked at the commencement of the
season in "schooling" Middlesex and King Tom, and
when brought out in public he appeared stale and used
up. He has, however, had an interval of resti and has
doubtless benefited by it. At Warwick he ran respec-
tably, and at York be showed an additional improvement
in form. Bracken is talked about, but I fancy the weight
will be too heavy for him. By the way, Kohinoor galloped
this morning, and the report as to his breaking down is,
I believe, incorrect. I shall not further occupy space by
printing the uninteresting notes which I have made
respecting the other animals likely to muster at the post.
Before stating the conclusions at which I have arrived as
to the probable result of the race, I will place before the
reader a list of
PROBABLE STARTERS FOR THE CESAREWITCH.
Rataplan.
Hungerford.
Indian Warrior.
Kohinoor.
Joe Miller.
Cobnut.,
Ammonia.
Exact.
Ethelwolf.
Bracken.
Radcliffe Hero.
La Belle.

Having been appointed to the command of the province
of Constantine in 1849, be rapidly overran that im-
mense territory, which had been disorganised by the
revolt of the numerous tribes inhabiting it, re-established
peace, and gained the good will and attachment of
many chiefs whom no one had previously been able to
subdue. The expedition which M. de Saint Arnaud
undertook in 1851 against the Kabyles was one of the
most glorious campaigns ever gained by the French army
in Algeria. At the head of an army of little more than
6,000 men he overran the whole of that savage moun-
tainous region, in spite of the resistance made by its
warlike tribes.

INQUEST ON THE SUFFERERS.
On Saturday forenoon Mr. Favell, coroner for North
Durham opened an inquest on the bodies of the sufferers,
in the Town Hall, Gateshead. The jury having returned
from viewing such of the bodies as had not bean removed
from the police station by permission of the coroner,
The Coroner mid over the list of the dead :
Robert Pattinson, aged 38, tanner, and town councillor.
Charles Hamilton, aged 5:3, hairdresser.
Cranmer Hastings Payntor, aged 19, ensign in her
Majesty's 26th Regiment.
John Stephenson, lance corporal ditto.
Anthony Willis, aged 60, of Gateshead, skinner.
Charles Duke, aged.l2; bricklayer's apprentice.
Charles Duke, aged 45, father of the above.
Francis Conway, aged 6, son of D. Conway, blacksmith,
(killed in his own house by the roof filling).
The above were mostly got out of the rubbish, and were
apparently killed by the explosion. There are others
missing, namely, Mr. Charles Bertram, a magistrate ; Mr.
Wm. Davison, jun., miller; Mr. Henry Harrison, cooper,
of Newcastle, besides a female and two firemen.
Mr. Robert Sloan, sergeant in her Majesty's 26th Re,gi-
meat, and Mr. Robert Harrison Wilson, surgeon to the
police force and to the board of guardians, having given
evidence agreeing with our account of Saturday, the
Coroner said he would adjourn the inquiry until Wednes-
day, and in the interval he would call in the assistance of
an eminent chemist to assist the jury in owning to a con-
clusion with regard to the character of the-material in the
warehouse at the time of the explosion. The inquest was
then adjourned.
Mr. H. G. Liddell, M.P., and other magistrates, with
the town clerk of Gateshead, were present during the pro-
ceedings at the inquest.

In 1851 M. de St. Arnaud returned to France, with
the rank of heutenant-general. His energetic and deter-
mined character recommended him to the notice of Louis
Napoleon, then President of the Republic, as one of the
firmest supporters of his views ; and in the month of
October, 1851, the future Emperor confided to him
the confidential post of Minister of War. In 1852
ho was raised to the dignity of Marshal of France,
and soon after to that of Senator, which was followed
by his appointment to the post of Grand Ecuyer to the
Emperor. Unfortunately, in the midst of so many
marks of distinction, M. de St. Arnaud's health is
such as to make his friends fear that he will not be able
to continue at the bead of that important expedition to
which he has been recently appointed.
M. de Saint Arnaud has been twice married. By his
first marriage he had one daughter (married to M. de
Preysigur) and a son, who became a soldier, and was
killed in one of those campaigns in Algeria where his
father won so much renown.

TEE NEWCASTLE CATASTROPHE.--In consequence of a
communication from the Mayor and Corporation of
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on behalf of the inhabitants, re-
questing the aid of a Government officer in an inquiry
into the late fatal disaster in that town, the Secretary
of State has directed Captain Ducane, of the Ordnance,
to be present, and to assist in the proposed investiga-
tion. The storing of any large amount of gunpowder
in an inhabited town is clearly against the law, and ex-
poses the transgressors to heavy penalties. However,
in this case it may turn out that the distressing casually
might have been caused by explosive materials not in a
perfectly manufactured state. In the face of such 4n
appalling calamity, however, the strictest investigation
is considered necessary.—Observer.

Muscovite.
Rattle
St. Clare.
Candlewick.
Poodle.

D. 0.
Barrel.

Naomi.

Gamelad.
The Medal.
Rodomeli.

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Without entering into an elaborate criticism of the com-
parative chances, I have limited my remarks to the rumours
and opinions which generally obtain. I shall'now at once
state my deliberate conviction that the race will result in
favour of either
MUSCOVITE OR LA BELLE.
Should thes; animals be destined to defeat, and were the
winner to be an outsider, the successful competitor may
be either
lIUNGERFORD OR THE INDIAN WARRIOR.
Grmculus Esuriens is not likely to be brought out for the
Clearwell, which will perhaps be placed to the winning
account of Oulston. Some little disappointment, not un-
mingled with surprise, is expressed at the evident disin-
clination to show Gracculus Esuriens. Rumour, however,
states that he will give the public a spice of his quality in
the Houghton Meeting. Scythian will doubtless win the
Royal Stakes.
Mr. Morris has brought " the whip" to Newmarket,
but he evidently entertains no thought of being com-
pelled. to deliver it up. Whether Stockwell will do
battle against Kingston for it is not quite cer-
tain. Ho is, however, well and in good work. Should
ho run, and meet with no mishap, I shall not be
surprised to see him defeat Kingston. Stockwell is not
now included in the catalogue of horses belonging to Lord
Exeter advertised to be sold on Thursday, and the fears
which wore excited of the retirement of that nobleman
from the turf are, lam happy to say, not likely to be
realised. The Bedford Stakes I assign to Para.
The war and the latest intelligence from the Crimea are
the only subjects talked about with any degree of interest
and animation. They engross nearly all conversation. The
only turf topic of importance is the publication of the state-
ments respecting tho charges against John Scott. Those
statements have convinced many persons who were loud in
their condemnation of John Scott that he is a man more
sinned against than sinning. By the way, lam told that
Mr. Morris is willing to match the Knight of St. George
against Acrobat at the Leger weights and distance for
1,003.
Newmarket, Oct. 8, 12 p.m.

A FRESH MAN.

DR. ANDERSON ON THE GEOLOGY OF SCOTLAND.—
We understand that his Royal Highness Prince Albert
has been pleavd, through Maj,w-General the- Hon. C.
Urey, to e-alve.y. to tho Rey. Pr. A.:-.lf,rou, oi
burgh, his expression of thanks for the a,uthor'e new
work on the "Geology of c!ot!ancl," in which the sys-
tem of rocks in the district of Balmoral, Lochnagar, and
Cairngorum, has been minutely and relatively described.
—410410/iire Courier.