The Sun.
London, England, 1831-05-17 00:00:00

STATE OF THE POLLS.

DORSET COUNTY.) I NOIRTHAMPTONSRIHR.
E. B. Portman, 'sq 1679. Lord Althorp 2247
J. Calcraft,Esq 1436, Lord Milton 1925
H. Banked, Esq. 11601 Cartwright 179',
DOWN (COUNTY). j Irlightlei
t Lord A. Hill 1447, URLIN (CITY).
Lord Castlereagh
Mr. Crawford
CAVAN (COUNTY.) Mr. Shaw l4ll'.
Maxwell 424 Mr. Moore
Young 40.2
South well

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TA TTERSALL'S.

As we hinted some time back, it is declared to win the Derby
with Blunder, if possible : the effect, however, has not been fa-
vourable to him, for having been before quoted as low as 9 to 2,
he afterwards declined to 13 to 2 (takers.) Pigmy has been ris-
ing gradually sing e our last repurt, and at one time in the course
of the afternoon was quoted at 9to 1. It would seem as if he
was brought forward merely to supply the place of Chifney's
new purchase, the Black Daphne colt, who has retrograded to
fin to 1, and no friend. The most important feature in the busi-
ness of the day was the advance of Cressida, from the outside to
20 to 1: he has, no doubt, had a good trial, but we did not ob-
serve that he was hacked by any of the influential. Colwick de-
clined two or three points. Very little money was laid out ex-
cept on the first three. Nothing fresh in the Oaks betting worth
notice, and very little in the St. Leger beyond a palpable im-
provement in Liverpoal. Being the last public betting day be-
fore the Derby, the room was crowded to excess, and some brisk
business was transacted at the following prices :

THE DERBY.
11 to 8 agst Lord Jersey's Riddlesworth
13 to 2 agst Lord Jersey's Blunder (taken)
12 to 1 agst Mr. Chifuey's Pigmy colt
15 to 1 agst Lord Sligo's Bras de Fer
18 to 1 agst Mr. Beardsworth's Colwick
18 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's HMFIII.I6 (taken)
18 to 1 agst Lord Verulam's Vestris
20 to 1 agst Sir J. Shelley's Cressida colt
25 to 1 agst Mr. Rush's Roadster (taken)
35 to 1 agst General Grosvenor's Sarpedon
40 to 1 agst Mr. J. Rogers's Spaniel
40 to 1 agst Mr. W. Chifney's Caleb
50 to 1 agst Colonel Wilson's Filack Daphne colt
50 to 1 agst Mr. Metre's Rattler
50 to 1 agst Lord Egremont's Brother to Recruit
OAFS.
5 to 4 agst Mr. Houldsworth's Circassian
9 to I agst Mr. Sadler's Delight
9 to 1 agst Duke of Grafton's Oxygen
10 to 1 agst Mr. Stonehewer's Lioness
10 to I agst Lord Jersey's Alea
20 to I age Mr. Young's Farce
25 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Titania
25 to 1 agst Mr. Walker's Ally Lilly
DONCASTF.R. ST. LEGER.
13 to 2 agst Lord Jersey's Riddlesworth (taken)
11 to 1 agst Mr. Houldsworth's Circassian -
13 to I agst Marcus
13 to 1 agst Mr. Robinson's Liverpool
13 to 1 agst Mr. Skipsey's The Saddler
15 to 1 agst Mr. stonehewer's Zany
16 to 1 agst Mr. Beardsworth's Colwick
25 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Blunder
A bet of 10 IN. even was mtcle between Liverpool and Colwick.
The report of the gentleman who names Colwick being in ar.
rear, turns out, on the fullest inquiry, to be destitute of the
slightest foundation whatever.
The Epsum Races commenced this day with every prospect of
good sport. It has been rumoured that their Majesties will be
present on the Derby day (Thursday), but we have not been
able to trace it to any authority.

KING'S MEAD 014'S' RACES, NEAR
NE W C.ASTLE.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11.—The nrand Meadow Stakes of !::.) BOY&
each, h. ft. Heats, once round and a distance.
Mr. Lister's b. g. by ( hampznon 1
Mr. Storey's b. g. by X. Y. Z n
A Handicap of seven guineas each. Heats, twice round.
Mr. Bell's Jane ......

Mr. Ilenderson's Fox

TnuasnAr.—The Silver Cup, with a Sweepstakes of five guineas
each Heats, twice round.
Mr. Greenwell's None so Pretty
Mr. Henderson's ch. g. by Streamer
Mr. Bell's Jane
Mr. Lister's Zingarro
A Match for 25 sous. each. Heats, once round and a distance.
Mr. Storey's b. g 1
Mr. Dunn's The Palfrey
The day being very fine, added to the general respect for the
Mayor, caused almost count!: ss numbers to be assembled. The
Mayor, in his barge. elegantly decorated, accompanied by the
usual escort, left the Mansion-house at two o'clock, amidst the
roar of cannon and numerous bands of music, the procession
passed the meadows just in time to witness the running for the
first heat for the Silver Cup.

A PURSE ROWED FOR BY FOUR OARS EACH.
William the Fourth, Sandgate
Eclipse, Scotswood 2
Greyhound, Sandgate a
Naiad
Queen A,telaide
, William the Fourth, Blaydon 6
This race was the chief attraction of the day, they all got
beautifully into line, when the Naiad took the lead, closely
pressed by the William and Greyhound, when about half way
they both passed her, the Eclipse in company, here a desperate
struggle took place among the three, and in this way they con-
tinued nearly to the end ; the Greyhound, although third, was
not beat by more than a quarter of a boat's length, the William
just winning it, amidst the loud huzzas of their friends.

The Dublin Morning Register gives the fol-
lowing as a t. peel men of the scenes that are of constant
occurrence in the freeholders' booth in the city of Thriliti
election :

Mr. Geo.ge Fitzgerald, one of the agents for the Anti.Re-
fetmers, and who seems to take particular delight in sporting in
a good-humoured way with the populace, calls out—Well, Mr.
Riley, you're getting very slack there; have you ere another man
to vote against the Constitution ?
Mr. Riley (a Reform agent)—Yes, I have; here is Mr. Patrick
Nulty ; have you any objection to hi ?
Mr. Fitzgerald—He's a decent-looking man, I don't think.
Will he vote the right way ?
Mr. Riley—To be sure he will. Do you require him to take the
oaths ?

Mr. Fitzgerald—Oh ! only the usual ones; I'll let him off the
bribery oath, in honour of the Nultvs.
Assessor—Take the book, Sir. (The freeholder having gone
through the oaths, and, tieing about sixty years old, concluded
with declaring that, to the best of his belief, belt twetity‘one years
of age, he is again questioned by the otlicer.) Who do you vote for
Nulty—l vote in the first place for my Lord Mayor—(Loud
cheers from the galleries) —and I vote in the next place for Mr.
Perrin— (Continued cheers)—and I vote, in the third place, I*(4.
Reform—(Uproarious cheers).
Mr. Fitzgerald—Wait a while, Mr. Nulty ; I have only twenty
objections to your vote.

From the galleries—Ha? Georgy; bad saran' to you, Georgy;
we'll see the Recorder trying you yet, Georgy.
Mr. Fitzgerald... Now just listen to these blackguards, Mr. As-
sessor ; I'm intimidated from doing my duty. I have thirty ob.
jections to your vote, Mr. Nulty.
From the galleries—O, you're an ugly thief, Georgy i What a
nose you have for opening oysters, Georgy
Mr. Fitzgerald—Really, Mr. Assessor, I oannot do my duty if
these blackguards can insult rne with impunity.
Assessor—The first man I see disturbing the poll, I'll commit
h lin.
Mr. Fitzgerald—Yes, do, Sir; take six of them—take all the
blackguard ruffians into custody.— (Loud cheers and laughter from
the gallery, with cries of" Well, go on Georgy, and we'll let you
alone.")

A Rev, Gentleman, in the north of Corn-
wall, hired a van, with the intention of conveying to the
poll the supporters of Sir R. R VYVYAN who resided it
his vicinity, but as two votes could only be procured, a
messenger was devatched to a neighbouring town with
the hope of completing the complement ; not a single in
dividual could, however, be prevailed on to accept the
reverend gentleman's proffered bounty; the van was can.
quently countermanded.-- West Briton.

Over one hundred and thirty persons were
taken up on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of
Serjeant ROBINSON, of the sth, and the attack on the mili-
tary and police at Ballinacally, on Sunday. They hay.
since been discharged, with the exception of nine, who are
detained.—Clare Sentinel.

A most tremendous storm occurred at Witt-
canton on Mond'', se'nnight. In a few minutes the rive.
had swollen beyond its banks, and the waters were t
down carrying every thing before • them. A man was
crossing a bridge near the town, leading a little boy and
driving a calf, when, melancholy to relate, the little fe lots
was swept from his protector's hand, and perished in the
G laucester Journal,