The Sun.
London, England, 1838-11-02 00:00:00

WEDNESDAY.

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The two Plate races this afternoon were decided as follows:
Handicap Plate of 50/., for three years old and upwards. A.F.
Mr. Rayner's Quo Minus, 3 yrs, 7st. 51b
Duke of Richmond's Guava, 3 yrs, a feather 2
The following also started, but were not placed :--Lord 11. Sey-
mom-% Scroggins, 5 yrs, 9st. 121 b ; Lord G. Bentinck's D'Egville,
3 vrs, Bst. 31b; and Mr. Bruce's b. h. Retaliator, 5 yrs, 7st. 121 b.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Guava, 2to I agst Quo Minus (backed
heavily), and S to I agst D'Egville.
D'Egville and Guava laid in front, the former leading to the
bushes, where the filly took it up; Quo Mir.us laid himself behind
them to the Abingdon mile bottom, where he ran by both, and won
easy by a length. D'Egville, an indifferent third, was several lengths
in advance of Scroggins and Retaliator.
Subscription Plate of 50/. ; for two yrs old, est. 71b ; and three yrs,
Bst. 10Ib. T. Y.C. The winner to be sold for 350/.

Mr. Thcrnhill's b. g. St. Peray, 3 yrs
Duke of Grafton's Chymist, 3 yrs
Mr. Batson's Vespertilia, 3 yrs 3
Lord G. Bentirwk's D'Egville, 3 yrs 4
Mr. Balehin's Lady Agnes, 3 yrs
Mr. Stc-phensoß's b. f. by Camel, dam by Sultan, 2 yrs 6
Captin Daintree's b. c. by Redgauntlet, out of Columbine, 2

vrs
Betting-5 to 4on Chymist, 3to 1 agst St. Peray, Bto 1 agst
Vespertilio, and 10 to 1 agst D'Egville.
Peray took the lead, followed by Chymist, Vespertilio
lying third ; these positions were respectively maintained to the
termination, St. Peray winning cleverly by a length.
BETTING IN THE EVENING.

Nothing done on the Derby.
NURSERY STAKES (elLln,tv).
5 to 4 on the field agst Brother to Masquerade and Hyllus
7 to 4 agst Brother to Masquerade and Drogheda—taken
2 to 1 agst Brother to Masquerade and Bustle—taken
5 to 2 agSt Mr. W. Edwards's Brother to Masquerade
6 to 1 agec Mr. Dixon's Hyllus—taken
7 to 1 agst Lord Suffield's Alms—taken
9 to 1 agst Duke of Grafton's Drogheda—taken
10 to 1 agst Marchesa—taken
9 to 2 agst Marchesa and Drogheda—taken
Contrary to all expectations, the weather cleared up shortly
before the races, and was fine to the close of the day. The Heath,
notwithstanding, was thinly attended, the attractions of the list
having been of a very moderate character.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE TIIAMES.
The long expected contest for the Championship of the
Thames took place yesterday. It was in every sense of the
word an aquatic display, the rain descending in torrents from
the moment the men first entered their boats until the comple-
tion of the distance. Before proceeding to the details of this
wager, it may be necessary to allude to the qualifications of
the competitors. Charles Campbell, sonic fi,.e or six years
since, was. the leading star' of aquatics. Ho had served his
time at Palace-yard, and after an absence of a few years at
sea, conteaded with Pa idy Noulton, Norris, and others, who
had carried all before them, and became victor cf all but Wil-
liams, of Watt rico Bridge, who was very justly considered the
most testing man on the river. In the two struggles between
Wiliiams and Campbell the latter was triumphant, and became
the Champion of the Thames. Four years ago he was again
" called out" by Frank Godfrey, and won without giving his
adversary even the shadow of a chance. He has been since
that period rowing with a gentleman named Thymic, and has
had much practice with oars, although but partially employed
with a pair of sculls. Coombes is a man who has risen only
within two years. He bails from Vauxhall Midge, and until
he won the sovereigns given by the Duke of Bueeleuch, two
years ago, way not at all in repute. He defeated Kirping,
and showed at the beginning of the season. He beat Watts
of Waterloo-bridge against great odds in weight, and ails then
matched against the next best man to the Champion, John
Vaelps, of Fulham. Again Coombes was the victor, and
mediately afterwards won the purse of sovereigns given by the
' gentlemen of the Sylphide crew at Putney. The leading men
had deceived themselves as to his capabilities, and Kelly, a
Fulham man of immense power, was brought out against him
only a month since, and shared the same fate as the others.
Arranging the preliminaries of yesterday's contest,
Coombe's backers required odds of 5 to 4 in the stakes, but
the opposing party positively refused to give any, but stated
that they were prepared with any sum not less than ,a,OI. to
back the champion at level. After a little " sparring, both
parties agreed, and the match for 501. aside was made at Avis's
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the favourite at 5 and 6to 4. The appearance of the
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ther yesterday morning, after the night's rain, induced the
belief that the men would row in almost a calm, but as the
time drew near the wind sprung up, and it was found neces-
sary to strain canvass over each boat fore and aft. At one
o'clock some of the " water party" made their appearance at
Westminster-bridge in long cutters, and although the rain, as
we have observed, descended in torrents, the assemblage, both
on the river and shore, was immense. At a quarter past one
the combatants made their appearance.
As far as confidence and condition could go they lacked
nothing, but the disparity in size was wonderful. It was, as
sportsmen say, " a horse to a hen" in favour of
who must have weighed Campbell,
two stone more 'than his adversary,
the latter being but Bst. 121 b. Campbell was in a new pink
boat, built expressly for this match, and Coombes in the black
wherry laid down by Tom Hunt for Mr. Colquhoun. The
umpires Mr. Lewis and Mr. Bishop, of the Leander
.Club,
then came aside, and in the toss Coombes won the choice of
station, and took the inside pier on the Middlesex shore, his
opponent being at the next. The eight oared cutter belong-
ing to each party took its station, and the signal was given at i
twenty minutes to two for the start. They both caught tat
the moment, and went away like lightning, completely dis-
tancing landsmen who towed in fours and sixes. They were
scull and scull to the Horseferry, and the style of rowing
w
was admirable, each man laying out his strength, and taking
the stroke with wonderful rapidity. At Chandler's Campbell
had gained about a yard on his opponent, and at Vauxhall-
bridgehe was two lengths or more ahead. The struggle was
beautiful up the Reach, where the labour was excessive, but
Campbell increased his advantage in each half mile, and ar-
rived first at Putney-bridge a quarter of a mile in advance
of his adversary. Campbell was greeted with a roar of can-
non from Avis's, the Bells Tavern, and with long and lasting
plaudits. Coombes, who was much distressed, was not with-
out some share of applause. Some thousands have changed
owners on this occasion.

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ROMANCES IN REAL LIFE.—We (Dublin paper)
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commenced its work of destruction upon him, and that he could
not long survive the severity of his duty. His mother in early life
married a gentleman of great respectability and extensive fortune
in the county of Waterford. Her own portion was also large. He
died leaving her a yearly income of 1,0001., a richly-furnished
house, and demesne ; the annuity, however, being subject to
be reduced to 4001. per year in the event of her marrying
again. Notwithstanding the direction in the will, she united
hei self to a Dublin gentleman, and thus forfeited 6001. a year.
By this husband she had the son whose history.wo briefly
give. The husband was an extravagant man, and ran through
all the property he could lay his hands upon, but the annuity
he could not touch. He also died. After his demise she
employed
an attorney to sell the annuity, for which 4,500/.
were received. She empowered him to deposit the money
in the bank, in order that she might be enabled to live
upon the interest, but she never enjoyed a penny of it.
Her attorney was transported for forgery, and did not ac-
count for the proceeds of the sale. She, who once was opu-
lent, is now a dependent upon the exertions of her dying
an bumble police
constable. We saw a letter addressed by the distressed and
mourning mother of the poor young man to Mr. Duffy, re-
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also that her son was dying. r. Duffy pi omissd to interfere
with the Commissioners in his behalf. The next singular in-
stance of a reverse of fortune is the following :—A young
gentl( men who was educated in the College of Kilkenny be-
came a • midshipman. He married a lady who had 2,0001.
fortune, and although his promotion to the station of Lieu-
tenant was certain, she induced him to remain at home, end
" tempt the deep no more." Hcr portion was lent out on pri-
vate security, but the money was never returned. This cir-
cumstance, and the intemperance of the young man himself,
much embarrassed him, and he was obliged to take a situation
in the police, but he did not remain long in that capacity. Ile
was dismissed for drunkenness, and was never restored to his
previous vocation. .