The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-20 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

No. VII.

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King Henry VI., Act V., ,t'cene 3.
" Fortune is merry,
And in this mood will give us anything."
Julius Ccesar, Act 111., Scene 2.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—My predictions on the Wolverhampton and
Chillington Stakes were verified to the letter, Snowstorm
having won the former, with The Model and Dough
close up; and Harriott the latter, without giving her
antagonists the shadow of a chance.
York, one of the oldest meetings in that modern
Epirus, the county of York, if not in England,
next claims my attention; it dates its existence
from the early part of the last century, and some
eighty years ago the average amount of money run for
exceeded 2,0001. per annum; it, however, has witnessed
many vicissitudes, having in some years-1832, for in-
stance—had as much as 7,0001, on the list for decision;
while at other times, especially since 1833, the
amount has dwindled down almost to what it
was eighty years ago. But this -state of things
was not destined to continue; Mr. Orton, backed by
Mr. Jaques and several influential supporters of the turf
in the North, came to the rescue in 1843, and the imme-
diate consequence was the establishment of the Ebor
Handicap, Prince of Wales's, and Great Yorkshire
Stakes. From that time to the present the meeting has
prospered. The amount of money to be run for this
year exceeds 7,000/.; and from the number of stables
engaged, and the fineness of the weather, I have no
doubt that this meeting will surpass all its predecessors.
The assemblage on the celebrated Knavesmire, on
Wednesday next, will be very great, for that day is
pregnant with the fate of several St. Leger and Derby
candidates; the ball opens with the Dundas Stakes, yet
to close and name.

The Colt Sapling Stakes, one mile, will suit the stay-
ing qualities of Cantab and Mildew, the former for
choice.

The Knavesmire Stakes may furnish a race between
Fitzpatrick and Chantrey or ;Thringarth, but is more
likely to end in a compromise. Should Chantry run
he wins. _ _ _

The second year of the Ebor St. Leger of 25 soya.
each, with 100 added for the second horse; the third
to receive 50 soya. out of the stakes. Two miles. (44
Subs.)
This stake will have some four or five starters, pro-
bably Velox, Chantrey, Loupgarou, Elthiron, and
Honeycomb. Should the last-named run, I can discover
nothing that has a chance with him, perhaps with the
exception of Elthiron. If Honeycomb runs kindly, the
straw •coloured jacket beats the tartan in this St. Leger,
as he may perchance do in the Doncaster St. Leger.
,The Yorkshire Oaks, what with penalties and allowances,
looks very much like a handicap; most of the following,
I presume, will be found at the post :
at lb st lb
Lady Evelyn
Ellen Middleton
Castauette 8 7 Imperatrix
Lady Superior 8 6 Maid of Team Valley 8 0
The starting of Lady Evelyn is doubtful, and Ellen
Middleton is by no means a certain runner, therefore to
Lady Superior I must award the first place, and to Eva
the second.
For the Prince of Wales's Stakes, Penang or the
Italian will be there or thereabouts, and the following
forming the field, in attendance:—Flare-up, Countess of
Albemarle, Stepping Stone, Mulgrave, Goldfinch, The
Douglass, and Osbaldwick. Voltigeur and Sweetheart
are not likely to be found at the starting post.
On Thursday one of Lord Stanley's nominations,
probably Escalade, will secure the Bramham Park
Stakes.
The old three years old Produce Stakes, will go to
Sir R. Bulkeley.
The Chesterfield Handicap may fall to the lot of
Spithead, 6 yrs, 7st 71b. ; although opposed by The
Tartar, 5 yrs, 7st 101 b; Jest, 4 yrs, Est 21b; Pe aid of
my Soul, 4 yrs, 6st 101 b; Defaulter, 4 yrs, Est 101 b;
and Cotton Lord, 3 yrs, Est 61b. More anon.
This is the seventh year of the Ehor Handicap, won
in 1843 by Colonel Cradock's Pagan, 5 yrs, 7st 131 h, in
1844 by Mr. Meiklam's Godfrey, 3 yrs, 4st 61b; in 1845
by Lord Zetland's Coheiress, 4 yrs, 6st; in 1846 by
Alderman
Germulaieynys Mathematician,opeland'sArthur,
34
yrs,
sst 91b; and last Est 31b; in 1847 by
si
year by Mr. S. L. Fox's Meaux, 4 yrs, 7st 61b. A field
of from twelve to fifteen will be brought to the post on
Thursday next, to be selected from the following:—
st lb st lb
The Hero, 6 yrs 9 4 Cockermouth, 4 yrs 6 5
Ellerdale,
5 yr
5 syrs 8 5 Miss Whip, 5 yrs ... 6 4
Executor,
7 13 Chantrey, 3 yrs 5 8
Grimston, 6 yrs 7 8 Westow,3 yrs 5 8
Blucher, 4 yrs 7 0 St. Winfred colt, 3 yrs 5 7
Mallon, 4 yrs 7 0 Van Dieman,3 yrs... 5 12
Giselle, 6 yrs
Glen Saddel, 4 yrs 6 7 Castanette, 3 yrs 5 3
The Hero, Ellerdale, and Executor, I think are over-
weighted, they, however, form a dangerous trio, and one
or other might do " the deed of note., '
Grimston, Malton, Cockermouth, and Miss Whip, are
completely put in the background by Blucher, Giselle,
and Glen Saddel; and Chantrey I consider has the pull
of Weatow, and the other light weights; but
.‘ Sir, the event
Is yet to name the winner,"
which I do thus, by declaring that the race must lay (as
far as I can judge) between Blucher, Chantrey, Glen
Saddel, and Giselle, and that one of the G's will be first
If I must place them, let it be thus:—
GISELLE

(Dockeray) 1

GLEN SADDLE
CHANTREY, or BLUCHER

(probably Sharp) 2

I • will communicate my opinion en the Great York-
shire Stakes, and anything that may occur on the Ebor
Handicap, to-morrow or Wednesday.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.
August 20, 1849.

RECENT HORRIBLE MURDER AT

BERMONDSEY.
LATEST PARTICULARS.—(THIS DAY).
The greatest excitement still prevails in the neigh-
bourhood of New Weston-street, Bermondsey, immense
crowds of persons are surrounding the house, vast num-
bers of whom were offering money to obtain a glimpse
of the place where the scene of the murder was com-
mitted, but the officers in charge of the premises have
strict orders not to allow any person to enter the house,
unless officially sent by the police authorities of Scot-
land-yard.
Upon making inquiry, about noon this day, at White-
hall, the reporter was informed that uo information
of., the murderers had been received by Government,
notwithstanding the reward of 1002 for their apprehen-
sion, although there is very little doubt but the female
has succeeded in reaching Switzerland. The
man Man-
ning, from the latest telegraphic communication, is fully
believed to be in France.
The whole of the officers connected with the M divi-
sion, who have been so incessantly engaged in finding
out the track of the murderers were thrown into a state
of sudden excitement by a report reaching them to the
effect that a person exceedingly like Manning had been
seen crossing Blackheath this morning with a carpet-
bag. The moment the report reached the station, the
head officer at once dispatched a great number of con-
stables to the place above-named, and the surrounding
districts, but no individual answering his description
could be found.

THE CROPS IN WORCESTERSIIIRE.—Harvesting
operations are now in active progress. Flying storms
have been the order of the past week, but we believe
they were but partial, and have as yet done but little
mischief. It is believed that both the quality and quan-
tity of wheat are hereabouts above an average. We
have heard but few complaints of the potato disease;
but our Evesham correspondent informs us this morning
that several plots belonging to the market gardeners
near that town and Bengeworth have been seized with it.
Worcester Chronicle.
There are moments when the soul expands, as if
it wanted elbow-room in the little house it inhabits; and
it is then that a man feels surprised—amazed at his
ever having committed a mean or cruel action.—Eliza
Cook's Journal.