The Sun.
London, England, 1836-06-02 00:00:00

Mr. BROTHE RTON then moved the aljcurnment of the OUR RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
debate until to-morrow (this day.)
The other Orders of the Day were then disposed of, and the
House adjourned at a Quarter-past Twelve o'Clock.

(From the Manchester Guardian.)
As we know that considerable uneasiness has recently pre-
vailed on the part of persons engaged in the Baltic trade, with
respect to the state of our political relations with Russia,
which it has been apprehended, were not at the present time
by any means of the most cordial kind (if, indeed, there were
no serious fear of an actual interruption of peace), we have
great pleasure in publishing' the following letters, addressed
on the sth and Bth ult., by the Earl of Durham, the British
.Ambassador at St. Petersburgh, to Gisborne, Esq., his
Britannic Majesty's Consul at that capital, with a copy of
which we have been favoured by a respectable mercantile house
in this town:—

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE•

ASCOT HEATH MEETING-Y. R3TERD

The list of yesterday's races, however interesting to sport-
ing men, contained little to attract the public generally, and
as the custom observed by their Majesties held out no hopes
of a royal visit, the attendance was much thinner than on.
Tuesday. The titled and fashionable personages present in-
cluded the Duke of Rutland, Duke of Grafton, Duke and
Duchess of 'Beaufort, Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter,
Marquis of Granby, Marquis and Marchioness of Tavistock,
Marquis of Downshire, Earl and Countess of -Chesterfield,
Earl Jersey, Earl Stradbroke, Earl of Albemar:e; Earl of
Errol, Lord Macdonald, Lord Gardiner, Lord Suffield, Lord
Villiers, Lord and Lady F. Fitzelarencc, Lord A. Conyng-
ham, Sir G. Heathcote, Sir L. Glyn, Sir H. Peyton, Sir J.
Cope, Sir J. Shelley, Sir F. Cope, H0r...-Georcr'e Byng, Hon.
Colonel Anson, Hon. A.VillierColonel Peel, Colonel
Millman, Colonel Lyster, Colonel Bouverie, Captain Marten,
Captain Fairlie, Captain Gardnor, Captain Hunter, Hon. C.
Law, and Messrs. Greville, Payne, S. Stanley, Irby, Cosby,
Hawker, De Burgh, Shakerley, R. Palmer, M. P., Walters,
M. P., F. Charlton, Worrall, Crommelin, Poyntz, &c.
The following is a return of yesterday's sport :
Sweepstakes of 100 sous. each, h. ft., for three yrs old that never
won ; colts, Bst. 71b. ; fillies, Bst. 41b. Old Mile. 4 Subs.
Lord Egresnont's br. f. Helga
Lord Tavistock's f. sister to Oak Apple 3
Bettin,g-7 to 4on Helga, who made all the running, and won
easy by two length.
The Swinley Stakes of 25 sore. each ; three yrs old, 7.st. 41b. ;
four, Bst. 101 b. ; fillies allowed 31b. The last mile and a half.
4 Subs.
Lord Exeter's Aurelius, 4 yrs Conelly 1
D. of Rutland's Florestan (Darioletta, colt), 4 yrs 2
Captain Williamson's ch. c. Ainderby, 4 yrs 3
Sir G. Heathcotc's ch. c. Valentissimo, 4 yrs
Betting-10 to 6 agst Aurelius, 3to 1 agst Valentissimo, aryl 4
to 1 agst Ainderby. Aurelius made all the running, and won in a
canter by three lengths.
A Plate of 501. for all ages ; three yrs, ist. 41b. ; four, Bst. 10%;
fillies allowed 31b. Winners in 1836 to carry 31b. extra. Mile
and a half. To start at the Swinley Post.
Lord Egremont's f. Helga, 3 yrs (post entered)...Nat 1
Mr. Forth's Knobstick, 4 yrs (post entered) 2

" St. Petersburg, May 5.

" Sir—l am not surprised to bear from you that the late
proceedings in Parliament have attracted the serious notice
of the British merchants resident here.
" The importance of their interests, and of the trade with
which they are connected, naturally demands their anxious
care. As the representative of his Britannic Majesty at this
Court, it is my duty also to pay the most unremitting attention
to all events which could justify those apprehensions, which it
seems are entertained in some quarters. lam not, however,
conscious of the existence of any rational cause for them.
" No one event has occurred since my arrival here which
could indicate the remotest chance of a rupture between the
two countries. The most amicable communications have ever
taken place between Lis Imperial Majesty's Government and
myself. Every representation on behalf of British subjects
has been promptly attended to; inquiry ordered where inves-
tigation was necessary; and ample redress promised when
proved to be justly due. As to the political aspect of affairs
generally, I may refer' you to facts, which, after all, far out-
weigh declarations and opinions, from governments or indi-
viduals. The late convention with the Porte, and the
evacution of Silistria, are most important events, and convinc-
ing indications of the intention of the Russian Government to
join spontaneously and cordially with us in the maintenance of
the general peace of' Europe. It is my firm conviction that
this desirable object will now be effectually secured; and I
can have, therefore, no hesitation in assuring the gentlemen
who have addressel you, that they may, without fear of in-
terruption, apply themselves to the cultivation of that com-
merce which is the natural bond of union between England
and Russia; and of which the encouragement and extension
must be the anxious desire of the Governments of both coun-
' tries.—l remain, with great retard, &c.
(Signed) " DURHAM.
" To Gisborne, Esq., Li. B. M. Consul."
" St. Petersburgh, May 8, 1836.

Mr. Kingston's Oberon, 8 yrs 3
Captain Gardnor's Skirmisher, 3 yrs 4
Betting-11 to 8 on Knobstick, and 3 to I agst Helga.
Oberon took the lead at a miserable pace, and maintained it to
the brick kilns, where Skirmisher went up and forced the speed,
and laid in front fora few strides ; Knobstick then took up the
running by Helga waiting on him till half-way up the distance,
where she challenged, and after a severe contest, defeated him by a
neck. It is rather singular that both first and second should be
post-entered.
Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, h. ft., for three yrs old fillies. Old
Mile. 7 Subs.
Colonel Peel's Arsenic, Bst. 41b , Pavis 1
Lord Exeter's b. f. Toga, Bst. 71b
Betting-6 and 7 to 4 on Arsenic. Toga made running to the
distance where Arsenic went by her, and won in a canter. At the
commencement of the betting it was 6 to 4 on Toga.
BETTING ON THE cur, r.r. (THIS DAY).
6 to 4 agst Mr. Theobald's Rockingham (Macdonald rider)
6 to 4 agst Lord Westminster's Touchstone (J. Day)
6 to 1 agst Mr. Robertson's Lucifer (Robinson)
t to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Aurelius (Conelly)
It is not definitively settled whether Robinson will ride Rocking-
ham or Lucifer.
The following are the Races appointed for this day :
The Gold Cup.—The following are expected to run :—Lord
Westminster's Touchstone, Mr. 'Theobald's Rockingham, Lord
Exeter's Aurelius, Mr. Robertson's Lucifer, and Sir G. Heath-
cote's Valentissimo. (Mr. Cookes's Sheet Anchor is declared not

" Stn—l cannot deny myself the pleasure of rect. nesting you
to inform the gentlemen composing the body.of British mer-
chants resident here, that his Imperial Majesty has been pleased
more than once to express to me his high approbation of their
conduct on all occasions and in all circumstances. You may
easily imagine that this notice of my countrymen was as gra-
tifying to me as it is honourable to them; and that I am there-
fore anxious to communicate to them this proof that their pro-
ceedings arc justly appreciated and rzraciously recognized.
" I am, &e.
(Signed) " DURHAM.
" To Gisborne, Esq., H.B.M. Consul."

The following, of the 11th inst., from St. Petersburgh, is
from the Augsburg Gazette;—" Notwithstanding the confi-
dence with which certain foreign journals announce an ap-
proaching rupture between Russia and England, and the viru-
lent declaration of certain Members of the British Parliament
against Russia, we still maintain a hope that peace will not be
broken, at least by us. What have we gained by the enor-
mous sacrifices of men and money we made in the two cam-
pains against Turkey ? Does the magnanimous conduct of
our Emperor betray projects of unbounded ambition and con-
quest? At the same time our Government, though anxious
to render peace durable, has not remaimed idle, and has been
preparing to meet with energy and effect any struggle that
may arise, in like manner as England has lately augmented
the number of her ships and her men. Our navy, and particu-
larly our fleet in the Black Sea, is in a state to command re-
spect, and our ports in the Eastern and Black Seas are in a
very good state of defence—our dockyards have been in full
activity—our sailors are no longer the ignorant men they were
in times past ; and improvements have been made within the
last five years which, if continued for a few years more, will
enable our navy and marines to compete in every point with
those of Great Britain."

to run. )
The Royal Stakes of 100 each.—Of the six horses engaged only
Lord Exeter's Toga and Lord Tavistock's f. by Royal Oak, out of
Mona, are here.
The Windsor Forest Stakes of 50 each. &c.—Mr. Theobald's
Ticket, Mr. Phillimore's Lady Anna, and Mr. Greville's Marma►
lade, are here for it.
The Fern Hill Dinner Stakes of 200 each, h. ft. (8 subs. )
Duke of Beaufort's Esmeralda, Colonel Peel's Zenana, and the
Duke of Richmond's Havildar, are expected to run.
Sweepstakes of 100 each.—Mr. W. Edwards's Royal George
will walk over.
Sweepstakes of 30. sovs. each, for two yrs dd.—Tile following
are expected to start :—Captain Williamson's Arrow (31b. extra),
Mr. Sadler's The Hermit, Sir G. lleathcote's Com. filly, Lord
Exeter's Candia. and Mr. Gardnor's Phantasma colt.
Match, 100, h. ft. T. Y. C.—Lord Cony-gham's Heiress, 3 yrs,
Bst. 121 b., agst Captain Gardnor's Magic, 2 yrs, 6st. 121 b.

FATFIELD HUNT MEETING, lifAr 26.
A Silver Cup, value 00/., for horses not thoroughbred, that have
been regularly hunted the last season. Three miles, 12st. each.
Gentlemen riders.
Mr. Smith's The Camel Mr. Dunlop 1
Mr. Maddison's Freeholder ..
A Silver Snuff Box, value 10/., given by the Subscribers to the
Chester-le-Street Ball, for horses qualified as in the above race.
Heats, two miles. Gentlemen riders
Mr. Smith's The Camel Mr. Gibbon 3 1 1
Mr. Wight's Fair Helen
Mr. Maddison's Freeholder 2 3 dr
A Silver Mounted Racing Whip, value 101., for ponies not exceed-
ing 14 hands high. One mile heats. Gentlemen riders.
Mr. Gibbon's-Brusher... Droner 1 1
Mr. Kirby's Leonard
Mr. Smith's Leptile . .

3 dr

THAMES ROYAL YACHT CLUB.
The Alert has been backed by her owner, Mr. Lyons, to
sail from Greenwich to Gravesend and back against the Prin-
cess Victoria. The Alert, by every person possessing a sound
judgment in these matters, must be considered a very good
craft ; and for the other she certainly is the greatest apology
for any thing pretty that has been laid down for some time.
The warp, which we stated she picked up in her way to Green-
wich on the day of the match, has been taken from between
her stern and rudder. It must have been evident to her crew
when she started that with such an " accompaniment" as that
she could not win in any breeze. The classification of boats
will be brought under the consideration of the members of
the club on their next monthly meeting. What possible chance
could a thirteen-ton boat, like the Lady Louisa, or a sixteen,
like the Alert, have with the Princess Victoria, rated as she is
at twenty-five, or with the Telemachus, if the latter could be
called a yacht fit for a match ?

THE ROWING MATCH TO_ GRAVESEND AND BACR.—The
gentleman who has hacked himself in the arduous undertaking
of rowing from London-bridge to Gravesend and back in eight
hours has forfeited his first-named day (Tuesday). He gave
notice, according to the conditions of his wager, at twelve on
the previous day, but the wind was too fresh from the cast,
and he declined the start. He has the whole of this month at
his disposal, but he must row one within the two next days he
may think fit to appoint. It is possible that he may venture
below the beginning of the next week, but little short of a dead
calm will suit him, and that is more likely to be obtained as
the month advances. He has innumerable obstacles to con-
tend independent against, of doing 68 miles in eight hours.
The craft in.the pool, the wash of the steamers, &c., must im-
pede him. Time is considerably the favourite, arid some of
the three to one's are going begging ; still there arc many
thousands on it. Mr. Robinson's prowtss as a sculler has long
been established. Ile rowed to Erith and back last season in
little more than six hours, but this undertaking is evidently too
much of a good thing. We have seen him practising within
these two days, and he appears in very good condition, but if he
contemplates rowing in the boat in which he is practising it does
not appear the best sort in the world for below-bridge work.