The Sun.
London, England, 1849-04-23 00:00:00

NEWMARKET RACES.

THE TWO I'iIOU'3AND GUINEAS STAKES,
Adieu to Epsom's sues.•-capped
Than which n; ne muddier could be found,
The course so helvy, that I.marvel
How the horses ever got round.
But welcome to a brighter day,
For all the Sportsmen's saki s
Who love to see the race for The
Two Thousand Guineas l.takes.
Ever. on Nunnykirk, say the Ring,
The Field, the Field for me,
URIEL beats his stable friend,
Mr. Milner third will be.

HORSEPICK

ANTICIPATED RESULTS OF THE NEW.
MARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING.
BY THE " SPIRIT OF FHE TURF."
MONDAY.
STAKE. PROBABLE WINNER.
100 Sovs., D.M. Fidy by the Provost.
50 Sove.,A F. Strong bow.
50 Sovs., D.M. Fire King or giasimodo.
Downham, 11. M. Van colt, 1.--Uoud wood, 2.
Cacus, 3.
Match 200. Swivel, I.—Beauvale, 2.
Match 500. T.JI.M Tophana, Gat, I.—Surplice, Bst
71b, 2.
TUESDAY.
2,000 Guineas, R.M.. Nunnykirk, I.—Garlick, 2.
FireKing,3.—Hune)eumb,4.
100 Sovs., D.M. Red Box or Beauvale.
300 Soya., B.C. Adair.
WEDNESDAY.
50 Soya. D.M. Sobraon.
50 Sove. D.M. Rochester.
50 Soya. AF. Rochester.
50 Sovs. P.M. Justice, Bst 71b, I—Sotterley,
7st 121 b, 2.
Match, 200. A.F. Swivel, Bst 71b, L—Hidallan,
Bst 31b, 2.
Match, 100. A.F. Legerdemain, 83t 21b, I.—Re-
tail, Bst 81b, 2.
THURSDAY.
1000 Guineas. D.M. Industry filly, I.—Highland
Fling, 2.—St. Rosalia, 3.
100 Sovs. D.M. Vatican or Don Juan.
Match, 300. A.F. Uriel, B.t 71b, I.—colt by
Inheritor, Sat 31b, 2.
FRIDAY.
Newmarket Stakes. D.M. Sobraon or Don Juan.
50 Sovs. Last t. R.M. Filly by Venison.
Post Match. D.M. Duke of Bedford:-
Match, 300. D.M. Surplice, Bst 71b,1.—BigJerry,
Tat 31b, 2.
Match, 200, D.M. Mahratta, 7st 71b, I.—Canada
filly, ;et 10, 2.
The fields for' the principal Stakes will be selected
from the following:-
2,000 Guineas. Nunnykirk, *Uriel, one of Lord
Exeter's, Garrick, Honeycomb, Fire King, *Don Juan,
*Abbot of Meaux, *lndus, and *Oqukus.
1,000 Guineas.—lndustry filly, Highland Fling, St.
Rosalie, Czarina, Letitia, Grace, Canada f., *Quinine,
*Wetnurse, *The Flea, and Escalade.
Newmarket Stakes.—Don Juan, Sobraon, Bernadotte,
Vatican, *Herbert, *The Juggler, and *Sutkj.
Those horses that ore doubtful starters I have aste-
risked as usual.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY AND

MR. HUDSON'S RESIGNATION.
(From the Era.)
The resignation of the chairmanship of the Midland
Railway by Mr. Hudson is an event which was sooner
or later inevitable. It was impossible that he could do
his duty to the shareholders of the Yerk and North
Midland and the York, Newcastle, and Berwick Lines on
►he one hand, and to those of the Midland on the other,
whenever the Great North of England line was com-
pleted. In fact, he could not serve two masters.
So long RS the Northern traffic came over the
London and North-Western, Midland, and Easter's
Counties' Lines, it was quite compatible with the
interests of all parties that Mr, Hudson should
preside over all or any of their liu► s ; but the
moment the great Northern Line was so far ad-
vanced as to leave no doubt of its ultimate con-
struction, the position of Mr. Hudson because very em-
barrassing, for, it he sought to divert the direct traffic
to and from the north by the longer route of the Mid-
land or Eastern Counties' lines, of course he would be
blamed by the York and North Midland, and York and
Newcastle shareholders, and the public, and, if he did
not, he would have been equally blamed by the Midland
and Eastern Counties shareholders.
In the letter of resignation, which we subjoin, these
truths are delicately alluded to; the fact is, that it is to
be regretted Mr. Hudson did not consult his true po-
sition sooner, and not leave it to a time whin his re
signation may be attributed to other causes than the
true one.

The position of Mr. Hudson is another instance of
the ingratitude of the world. So long es he could serve
people, they worshipped him—they fawned on him—
there was nothing they would not do in order to obtain
his services ; but, directly the tido turns, the moment
they fancy that he can serve them no longer, every hand
is raised, and every tongue wags to lower and abuse
him. But the tide will again turn, and " loud cheers,"
and " votes of thanks," and testimonials, will again
greet Mr. Hudson ; for, if wo mistake tot, it will be
shown that, after all, be has done the best he could for
the interests of his constituents ; and if he served his
own at the same time, we ask, which of those con-
stituents would not have done the same thing? If any
one is bold enough to say he would not, let him cast the
first stone at Mr. Hudson, and then send us his portrait,
for we lung to see a perfect sage', and so do our readers.
Referring again to the Great North of England shares,
Mr. Hudson fairly puts it thus:—" Gentlemen, I did not
look on myself in the light of a trustee (nor was he, it
seems, when he mado the purchases on his own ac-
count); but if you choose to consider me so, I will can-
cel the bargain altogether, regardless of any pecuniary
loss to myself; therefore, you shall have nothing to
complain of."

Tile fact is, that the only thing the directors of the
York acd Newcastle line have to look to is whether they
can justify the amount charged in the last accounts pre-
sented to their shareholders as the working expenses of
their line. If they can do this, the shares will rise in
value, and then tho shareholders, if they are wise will re-
tain their present Directors; fur it is notorious that nine-
tenths of the virtuous indignation expressed arises from
parties in terest, d in depressing the shares, aid fomented
by others who would like to become directors, or soli-
citors, or engineers, or something of that sort, them-
selves. We say, therefore, to the shareholders, take
care how you commit yourselves at the approaching
meetings of the York and Newcastle, and York and
North Midland lines; and we need not caution the Com-
mittee of Investigation of the Midland line, for their
own interests will dictate to them a fair and impartial
report.

THE NEW SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER-
COLOURS.—The following distinguished visitors ho-
noured the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours
on Saturday, being a private view of the fifteenth annual
exhibition, which will be opened to the patlie-ro-dayr—
His Royal Highness Prince Kiward of Saxe Wiemar,
his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishops
of Winchester, Carlisle, Lichfield, and Oxford, the
Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, the Duke of St.
Alban's, the Duchess of Norfolk, the Duchess of Marl-
borough, the Marquis of Lansdowne and the Ladies
Flahault, the Marquis of Ormond, Earl Bradford, Coun-
tess of Longford, Lord Radstock, Sir John Edward
Swinburne, several of the foreign Ambassadors, Colonel
the Hon. Douglas Pennant, Sir James Graham, Sir
Henry Wheatley, the Hon. Mrs. Seymour Bathurst, Sir
nry Ellis, Lady Morley, Charles Dickens, Harrison
Ainsworth, and W. M. Thackeray, Esqrs., and numerous
other distinguished literary and scientific characters.
Yesterday, being the first Sunday in term, the Rev.
S. R. Csttley, chaplain to the Lord Mayor, preached in
St. Paul's Cathedral in the morning, and in the afternoon
the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, with the City
officers, attended, according to ancient custom, to meet
the Judges. The sermon was preached by the Lord
Bishop of Llandaff.

AIRS. JERMY AND ELIZA CIIESTNET. - The
accounts from Stanfield-hall are, in both cases, decidedly
of a favourable character. Mrs. Jerely continues
progress, and has been able to leave her bed and sit tsp
for some hours every day. Eliza Chestney continues
to improve in health, and has also been able to leave I e •
bed, end to move about a little on crutches. The sub-
scription for her amounts to 5581. Ss. 6d.

EMILY SANDFORD.—The subscription fur this
unfortunate female now amounts to 4381.

EXECUTION 01' SARAH HARRIET THOMAS.—The
Bristol Mercury says that the mother and sisters of this
wretched girl were present among the crowd assembled
to witness her execution.

NAVIGATION OF THE THAMES.—On Saturday, at
a general meeting of the wardens and assistants of the
Waterman's and Lighterraan's Company, at Waterman's
Hall, it was unanimously resolved to put in force the
37th section of the 7th and Bth of Geo. IV., c. 75, which
enforces a penalty of 101. on any person not being a free-
man of the company, or apprentice to a freeman, or the
widow of a freeman, who shall navigate or cause to bo
navigatel any craft to or from any place on the river
Thames for hire and gain. The officers of the company
were directed to take the necessary steps to ensure the
conviction of all parties so offending, as also all those
owners who neglect to register their vessels in the books
of the company, and who have not their names and num-
bers painted conspicuously thereon.
THE LATE COURT-MARTIAL AT CARLISLE CASTLE.

—We gave a copious report of the proceedings of the
general court martial which assembled at Carlisle Castle,
on the 12th of February last, to investigate certain
charges preferred against Lieutenant Crowther, of the
63d regiment; the decision upon the charges was trans-
mitted from the War-office to Lieut.-Colonel Pole, at
Newcastle, a few days ago, and thence to Captain Allen,
commander of the detachment of the 63d, now stationed
at Carlisle Castle. The accused has been found guilty
of the first charge, and of all the instances in the se-
cond charge, with the exception of one word in the last
instance; and has consequently been cashiered. The
decision was read over to Mr. Crowther at the officers'
quarters on Monday last by the commanding officer.—
Carlisle Patriot.
THE HAILSHAM RarLwAr.--It was announced last
week that this branch would be opened on the Ist of May;
but we understand that itis now postponed to the 14th, in
consequence of some extra signals having been required
by the Railway Commissioners. The Eastbourne line
will be opened on the same day.—Sussex Express.
JENNY LlND.—Jenny Lind has agreed to return
to the stage, and sing in opera instead of concert. An
announcement to that effect was on Saturday night made
at her Majesty's theatre.