The Sun.
London, England, 1824-09-23 00:00:00

MR. CANNING.

The stay of this distinguished Statesman in this country will
be prolonged, we have reason to believe, for at hest a week
longer. Conjecture, as might have been imagined, is extremely
busy in assigning► objects for his visit to this country. We,
too, arc not without our surmises, though they do not entirely
agree with those of our contemporaries. This, however, we are
warranted in saying, that Mr. Canning's visit is not of a merely
private nature,—and we may add, that the period is not very
distant, when the public will witness some fruits of thepresence
of Mr. Canning in Dublin. In the mean time, we are glad to
perceive that in the respectable walks of society, there is every
wish and disposition to manifest respect and welcome to
this illustrious stranger. We know not, however, whether it
be compatible with his feelings to receive any distinct demon"
stration of public regard. And yet, we confess, we cannot see
any harm, any thing improper on our part—we mean on the
part of the commercial interest of Dublin—to give a public
manifestation of our. feelings, and there can be none surely on
the part of the Right Honourable Gentleman to receive such an
expression from the independent Citizens of Dublin.—The
truth is, an Address, we understand, is already prepared by the
Chamber of Commerce, and will, we should suppose, be
speedily presented to the Right Honourable Gentleman. This
Body, which really represents the wealth, influence, and re-
spectability of the mercantile interest of the City of Dublin, is,
as it ought to be, and as might be expected from the character of
its members, foremost in giving expression to the public feeling
on this occasion, and the example, no doubt, will he followed
generally by the other Mercantile Bodies in the interior.—
We have too good an opinion of that Body to imagine that
there is any expression in an Address of theirs, that could call
for a political opinion from Mr. Canning. The eloquent Secre.
tary is known to have taken a lively and active share in the pro.
motion of those Commercial principles upon which, fortunately,
the trade of the Empire is now managed. lie deserves, there-
fore, from the merchants'of Dublin the tribute of an Address
for the liberality of his commercial principles—and really we
cannot see what objection there can he, on his part, to
.answer
such an Address. It might be otherwise, we admit, with the
Corporation.—( Dublin Mama Adive raw, Sept. 20.)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

DONCASTER RACES.--Tuzsnmr, SEPT. 21.

The company on the ground to.day.was as numerous and
fashionable as yesterday, though there was not that intensity
of feeling at on the preceding day. The sport was interesting,
and gave general satisfaction. The balls and concerts have
been. well attended, the latter in particular, Madame Catalani
being the magnet. We subjoin an nictitate statement of the
day's sport :

' The Produce Stakes of IoOgs each, h. ft. for two-yr-olds ; colts,
I'
Bst. 21b. ; fillies, Bst. Red-House In. 8 Subscribers.
Mr. Lambton's ch. f. by Election, out of Leopoldine 1
Mr. Petre's br. c. by Interpreter, out of Agatha . 2
Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Escape, by Filho da Puta - 3
1 This was a good race, and won by barely a head. Even on
Escape.
The Renewed.Doncaster Stakes of logs each, with 20gs added
by the Corporation, for all ages ; three-yr olds, Est. 101 b. ;
four, Bst. ; five, Hat. 91b-; six and aged, list. Two miles.
Twenty three subscribers.
Lord Scarborough's b. m. Fair Charlotte, by Catton, 5 yrs. 1
Lord Fitzwilliam's hr. c. Whiskerandos, by Whisker 3 yrs 2
Mr. Luubton's br. c. Carnival, by Comus, 4 yrs . 3
3lr. Watt's b. h. Duport, by Cerbertts, 5 yrs . - 4
Mr. Armstrong's b. c. Alfred, by Filho da Puta -
A tolerably good race between Fair Charlotte and Whisker-
andosi but won cleverly in the end. 5 to I agst the winner;
5 to 4 on Whiskerandos ; and 3 to 1 agst Carnival.
Sweepstakes of lOgs each, with 25gs added by the Corporation,
for all ages ; three-year olds, fist. 71b.; four, 7st. 91b.; five,
Bet. 61b. ; six and aged, Bst. 121 b. St. Leger Course. Six
Subscribers.
Sir J. Byng's br. c. Edward, by Comus, 3 yrs . . 1
Mr. R. 31ilnes's b. c. by Tramp, 3 yrs - . 2
Mr. Houldsworth's br. c. The Agent, 4 yrs . . 3
Mr. Wyvill's b. c. Marquis, by Comus, :3 yrs . . 4
31r. Ridsclale's ch. c. Rhubarb, by Comus, 4 yrs S
Mr. Humble's ch. f. Primrose, by Comets, 3 yrs - 6
Won easy. 2to 1 agst The Agent ; 7to 1 agst Rhubarb.
The Corporation Plate of 504 for horses, &c. of all ages ; three-
year-olds to carry Bat. 71b. ; four, 7st. 91b.; five, (hat. 31b. ;
six and aged, Bst. 101 b. Mares and geldings allowed 31b.—
Heats, two miles.
Mr. Ilawworth's gr. f. Minna, by Camillus, 4 yrs 4 1 1
Mr. itidsdale's ch. c. by Comus, 3 yrs - . 1 3 2
31r. Houldsworth's b. c. The Butler . - 2. 2 3
Lord Londonderry's b. c. by Ebor, 3 yrs - 3dr
In the morning of this day the sporting Gentlemen were very
busy settling their winnings and losings on the St. Leger. We
have the pleasure to announce that no defaulter has been de-
clared of any consequence, although it is conjectured the money
sported on the St. Leger of this year exceeded that of any for-
mer in the proportion of at least sto 1. A Noble Scotch Lord
pockets 30,000/., and the Member of an ancient city 10,0001.,
by the event of the race. Several large sums were also won by
various individuals, and the legs on this occasion are the great
sufferers. Much dissatisfaction has arisen in consequence of a
favourite horse having been bought and not started for the race.
We hear that his owner has been pulled up to account for this.

• ROWING MATCH.
Yesterday a rowing match took place for a wherry given by
the inhabitants of St. Martin's-ia-the-Fields, by six pair of
oars, in three heats; they started from Hungerford Stairs
through Waterloo and Westminster Bridges, twice, and re.
turnea to the place of starting. It was a well contested race
between the first and second boats, the others taking it easy,
having no chance of winning ; when Perry and Vineent won the
prize in style.. After the match, a pole, well soaped and
greased, was fixed in the ground with a leg of mutton at the
top, which closed the afternoon's sport.