The Sun.
London, England, 1825-07-21 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

CH E LTE NH AM RACES.
WEDNF.SDAY., JULY 20 (FIRST DAT.)
The St. Leger Stakes of 25 sov. each, for colts and fillies,
was won by Ld Warwick's b. c. by Crecy, beating two others.
The Gloucestershire Stakes of 25 sov. each, 15 ft. was won
by Mr. West's Claude Lorraine, beating ten others.—A good
race. _ _

Major 0. Gore's horse walked over for the Presbury Stakes

ROSSIAN HORSE RACING.-At the beginning of next
month, it is intended to have some races at St. Petersburgh,
which excite considerable attention. Counts Orlour, Denissow,
and Alattessewitseh, have bet 25,000 rubles (about 900 guineas)
on the question whether Cossack horses or English race horses
are the fleetest. The ground chosen for the race is between that
City and Gatschina.

SIR WALTER SCOTT.

[Prom the Dublin Morning Post of Monday.]

It was generally rumoured in the fashionable
circles on Saturday, that this distinguished individual would
honour the theatre with his presence in the evening. Many a'
fleet messenger spread abroad the intelligence, and the theatre
was filled with beauty and fashion. During the first and se-
cond acts, the curiosity of the audience was confined to sig-
nificant '

" Nods and becks and wreathed smiles,"
which could not be mistaken ; but at length the name of " Sir
Walter Scott" echoed from every part of the theatre, and the
clamour became truly deafening. Sir Walter, who sat as if
to escape observation, on a third seat, in one of the boxes un-
der the galleries, accompanied by his son, Captain Scott, and a
party of Ladies and Gentlemen, did not at first appear to com-
prehend what all this applause was about, and assisted in it by
clapping his hands. But soon all the thunders of the pit
ascended ; every hat was doffed ; every back was turned to the
stage • not even a word from the performers could be heard ;
even the fascinations of Miss Foote failed in attracting.
" As in a Theatre the eyes of men,
After a well-graced actor leaves the stage,
Are idly bent on him that next appears,
Even so"
was she, " the observed of all observers," obliged to leave the
stage unnoticed, and for the moment wholly disregarded. Mr.
Abbott now came forward, and said " Gentlemen, might I ask,
what can be the cause of this disturbance Sir Walter
Scott, Sir Walter Scott," was shouted forth by a hundred
voices at once. This exclamation caused'a burst of laughter,
in which Sir Walter himself heartily joined. He then arose
amid the most vehement applause; all darted their desiring
eyes upon his visage, whilst he spoke nearly as follows : ,
" Gentlemen, I thank you ; as I am not conscious of having
merited this kindness. I was not until this' moment aware I was
the object of it. Believe me, Gentlemen, I can never be for.
getful of the honour you have done me."
Sir Walter then sat down, whilst loud applauses filled the
entire Theatre. The Play then proceeded with an occasional
slight interruption, caused by the anxiety of those in the gallery
to get a sight of the " Great Unknown."—lt stlould not lie
forgotten that the only airs played by the orchestra the entire
evening were those of " Bonnie Scotland."—Vi'hilit. Sir Walter
was leaving the theatre, which was at the, conclusion of the
first act of Clari the applause was renewed, and even the
populace assembled outside the theatre cheered him 'on enter-
ing his carriage.—In the course of the evening them was a
cheer for Thomas Moore, whose parents sat in the next box
to Sir Walter.
( From the Freeman's Journal )
Sir Walter Scott visited St. Patrick's Cathedral on Satur.
day, and spent some time at the monument of Swift, within
its walls—from thence he proceeded to the Deanerv-heup,
where, amongst other objects of attraction, the full-lengt!: por-
trait of the Dean attracted his particular notice. He would
have gone on to the Archiepiscopal Palace, but this ancient
and once splendid edifice, he was told, has been transformed
into a Police Barrack ! Dr. Marsh's library, however, which
lies contiguous to the Deanery, the Palace, and the Cathedral,
was next visited, and here he passed a considerable time, ex.
amining the treasures of this depository of learning. He ex-
pressed himself much pleased with some annotations by Sw:t,
in a copy of" Bishop Burnett's History of his own Times."—
Sir Walter goes to the College Library to-day (Monday) at
one o'clock, and partakes of a tiejeune at the Provost's house,
whose attentions have been polite, unceasing, and apparently
very gratifying to the celebrated stranger since his arrival.
He paid a visit of condolence on Saturday to the widow of
the late Mr. Maturin, (whose MS. it will be recollected he
some time since offered to edit and publish,' for the benefit
of the. family) ; and he was himself visited by the Attorney-
General, who invited him to his seat at Old Connaught, near
Bray, where it is expected he will pass a day before he leaves
the country. The Baronet dines to-morrow with Mr. Welds
Hartstonge, who entertains a select party to meet him.

The Vicar of a Commune in the Canton of
Blois, after having read from the pulpit a man-
date from the Bishop of his Diocese, directing
prayers and thanksgivings to be offered on ac-
count of the King's Coronation, is said to have
adthessed his Parishioners in the following man-
ner, which is not., a bad sample of Catholic hu-
mtli Ey : •
" My dear Brethren, as Charies)C., is not a Christian,, but
wishes to maintain the Charter, which is an act againstpligion,
we must not pray for him, any more than for Louis XVIII.;
who was the founder of that Charter. Thei.are both.damned.
Let those who are of my opinion stand up.'
About two or three hundred individuals stood up,
hut the conduct of the Vicar having reached the
knowledge of the' Bishop of the Diocese, the of-
fending individual was immediately suspended.—
(French Paper.)

EARTHQUAKE AT ALGIERS.—OIb the 2d of this
month a violent earthquake was felt at Algiers.
There were repeated shocks for several successive
days. It did no damage, hut the inhabitants
were so alarmed that many families fled into the
country and took refuge under tents. The affects
were more dreadful 10 league& from Algiers.—
This same earthquake has destroyed the town of
Belida. It swallowed up half the inhabitants :
of 12,000, 6000 were buried under the ruins.—
This is the third town in '2O years ;, Colea and
Mascara perished in the same manner.—(French
?per.)