The Sun.
London, England, 1841-04-14 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING.
FURTHER. PARTICULARS OF MONDAY'S RACES, &C.
THE CRAVEN STAKES.—Flambeau cut out the work at a
good pane, followed closely by Mountain Sylph, Epirus waiting
about two lengths behind till they reached the Ab. M. bottom,
where he ran by Flambeau and the mare, and won easy by two
lengths ; the mare beat Flambeau for second place very cleverly.
The other four were beaten off some distance from home.
HANDICAP. —The Tragedy colt made play at his best speed
to the new ground, where he resigned to Young Quo Minus,
who made the rest of the running, and won in a canter by two
lengths, Rodosto beating the Sir Hercules filly for second place
very easily ; Tragedy and Janus made a sorry finish.
100 SOVEREIGN STAKES.—Escort had a slight lead all the
way, and after a fine race up to the cords with Benedetta and
Decision, won with difficulty by a head.
The match between Menalippe and Perseus was contested
with great spirit, and won in the last stride, but the other was
a hollow thing, and fully sustained the betting.
Van Amburgh, Metternich, Cameleon, Belgrade (the last
two at 40 to 1 each, and the Duke of Wellington, were
backed freely, and the odds about Scott's lot were taken to
about three or four hundred pounds. The Rosalie colt was
also in favour, but except in the case of Metternich, the odds
were not affected by the result of the day's racing.
The unpromising state of the weather immediately before
the time of departure for the heath, had a visible effect on the
atteneance, which tell considerably short of the average.
Two or three falls of rain, hail, and snow, however, cleared the
atmosphere, and before the sport was brought to a close there was
a very fair sprinkling of fashionable company. We noticed the
Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, Duke and Duchess of Cleve-
land, Duke of Rutland, Duke of Portland ; Marquises of Wor-
cester and Normanby ; Earls Jersey, Chesterfield, Albemarle,
Stradbroke; Countesses of Albemarle, Chesterfield; Lords Go-
dolphin, C. Manners, Villiers, and 3. Fitzroy, George Ben-
tinck ; Sirs H. Mildmay and S. Graham; Honourables, Gene-
ral Grosvenor, Colonel (and Mrs.) Anson, G. (and Lady
Agnes) Byng, A. Villiers, Captain Roos, T. Rous, and G.
Fitzroy ; Colonels Hornby and Peel ; Messrs. Newton,
Sloane, Stanley, Batson, Portman, J. White, Forester, Gard-
nor, Crommelin, Payne, Waddington, Newton, jun., Orby,
Neville, Thornhill, jun., Fulwar Craven, Hawker, Campbell,
Codrington, Theobald, Wreford, Gully, &c. Mr. Wilson, we
were sorry to hear, was confined to his apartment by an attack
of influenza.

NEWMARKET, TUESDAY NIGHT.
BETTING.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
7 to 2 agst Ralph 8 to I agst Joachim—ft.
11 to 2 agst Eringo—ta. I 100 to 12 agst Metternich-
-6 to 1 agst Wahab taken

THE DERBY.
8 to 1 agst Coronation—taken
11 to 1 agst Van Amburgh
• 15 to 1 agst Rosalie colt—taken
16 to 1 agst Knight of the Whistle—taken
18 to 1 agst Prince Caradoc —taken
20 to 1 agst Ralph
22 to 1 agst Palannon—taken
22 to 1 agst Eringo
25 to 1 agst Galaor
33 to L agst Metternich—taken freely
25 to 1 agst Marshal Soult
40 to 1 agst Wahab
40 to 1 agst Joachim
40 to 1 agst Sir Hans
50 to 1 agst The Duke of Wellington--taken
2000 to 35 agst Mosque—taken
1000 to 15 agst The Nob
1000 to 15 agst Young Quo Minus—taken
1000 to 10 agst Escort
1000 to 10 agst Ensign—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Ford's lot—taken
The Column Stakes (to-morrow).—All that are expected
to run are Potentia, the Oak-Apple colt, and the Witch of
Whorley Hill.
Entry for the T.Y.C. Plate:—Epirus, Scroggins, Sequi-
dilla, and Decision.

NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING.—TUESDAY.
Sweepstakes of 5 sous. each, with 35 added, for three yrs old,
ist ; four, Bst 71b ; five, 9st; six and aged, 9st 21b ; mares
allowed 31b. T. Y. C. The winner to be sold for 1501., &c.
(4 Subs.)
Mr. Edwards's Remnant, 4 yrs (E. Edwards) 1
Mr. Rogers's Jessica, 3 yrs 2
Duke of Portland's Ruthless, 4 yrs
Marquis of Beresford's ch f Audrey, 3 yrs 4
Betting—Even on Remnant; 7 to 2 agst Ruthless (taken) ;
and 4to 1 agst Jessica. Won by a neck. Winner claimed.
Riddleworth's Stakes of 200 sous. each, h ft, for the pro-
duce of mares covered in 1837 ; colts, Bst 71b ; and fillies,
Bst 61b. D. 111., with mares, &c., all 3lbs., both 51bs.

(10 subs.)
Mr. Wreford's Wahab, by Sultan... ..(J. Day) 1 0 1
Lord Exeter's Abydos b Sultan
Duke of Portland's c, by Mundig, out of Thebes
Belting.-11 to 4 on Wahab, 4 to 1 agst Abydos, and 5 to
1 agst Thebes. After the dead heat, 6 to son Wahab, who
won easily by two lengths.
Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, for Foals of 1838, out of Mares
that never bred a winner; colts Bst 71b, and fillies Bst 41b.
D. M. (Ten Subs. )
Duke of Bedford's cby Taurus, out of Oak Apple ( Robinson) 1
Duke of Grafton's ch c. Nick .....
Mr. Thornhill's b c Eolian . .3
Lord G. Bentiuck's ch c Gobemouche

5 to 2 on Oak-apple. Won by a length.
A match is made f.)r Thursday between Lord Lichfield's
The Corsair, Bst 71b, and the Duke of Bedford's The King of
the Peaks, Bst. T. Y. C. 200 h ft.

STOURBRIDGE HURDLE RACES—TUESDAY.
Sweepstakes of three sovs. each, and ten added, for horses,
&c., not thorough bred. Heats, tririce round and a die.,
over six leaps.
Mr. Gregory's Deception....
Mr. G. Parrish's Lucretia ...
Mr. Hill's Staffordshire Lass

Mr.
Mr.

(Bradley) 1 1
3 2
2

Davis's Cry Baby...
W. Hazledine's Black Jack ...

5 4
4 dr.

A third heat was run between Lucretia and Staffordshire
Lass, which was won by the latter, Des eption's claim being
disputed.
Match for 501., h ft, 12 sovs. each. 2 miles. Mr. W. Haz-
ledine's Black Jack, beat Mr. Jones's Winterfold.

GREECE.

ATHENS, MARCH 21.

The sole topio now discussed here is the expected ar-
rival of Mavrocordato from London. The liberal party
flatter themselves that he will succeed in establishing a
national government, because he has hitherto been kept
in exile from his repugnance to become such a nonen-
tity as all the other Greek ministers are under Otho and his
Bay Aro-Russo Camarilla Alas! for their hopes, th. 3 Ca-
marilla lost no time in making known through the Courier
Grec, that no change of system would follow Mavrocordato's
appointment,end that the same system which had rendered the
Greeks so happy (I) would be persevered in by the King.
To support this system, they have induced M. Tricupi,
the former minister at London, to accept the office
again, and he starts to-morrow, or next day, in the Greek
corvette the Amelia. He comes to England to sup-
port the absolutism of King Otbo, with its accompani-
ments of torture, poisoning, and slave-trade, and to
make excuses for the aon-fulfilment of the engage-
ments of the King to the Greeks. Apropos of tor-
tures, and poisonings, and slave-trade—why does not some
member of the two houses get up and ask Lord Palmer-
ston how such things are permitted ? In the Foreign-
office official documents exist to prove even more than has
been ever published on these matters ; and let the incre-
dulous in England apply t i any of the'numerous travellers
who have visited this capital fur full confirmation of all
that has been written on these horrid barbarities. It is a,
disgrace to Europe, and to the Three Powers in particu-
lar, to permit such a system to exist—in Athens, too l
The King and the Camarilla pursue their Russian game,
and are intriguing against the election of any Liberals to
the posts of mayors of communes, so as to neutralise May-
rocordato's efforts to obtain good government. Mavrocor-
dat) is a man of business, and a patriot ; if he be honest,
ho will net lack supporters. The King will oppose him in
every attempt to get an independent Ministry, and indeed
Otho is preparing a revolution which no man can foresee
or guide. Mavrocordato's is a difficult task, when the
Court, the Bavarians, the Russians, and the French are
intriguing now against him ; but I do not think lie will
ever fall so low as his brother-in-law, Tricupi, has done.
He is noble by birth and character ; Tricupi was always
a groveller. Nothing but a National Assembly can save
Greece.

We have news from Candia to the 16th inst. The
Creto-Hellenes had been joined by the Sfactiotes as well
as by a good many others ; as yet no hostilities had taken
place. The chiefs of the new-comers seem disposed to be
quiet, provided they be allowed to get up their petition to
the three Powers, and have, in fact, proposed that a village
near Suda be assigned to them, where they may be guaran-
teed their safety, and allowed to correspond with their
countrymer.. The Revenge and Howe were there, and
the affair would soon be settled if the Powers interfere.
Some families were leaving.
I had forgotten to notice that the delay in my last letter
reaching you, arose from the failure of the City of Dublin
branch packet, from Corfu to Malta. Whilst the British
Government pay 63,000/. per annum to the Peninsular
and Oriental Company for the conveyance of mails to the
Mediterranean, the Company have the assurance to put
such a tub as the City of Dublin on the station, which is
always twenty-four hours behind time. Why are not the
complaints of Sir John Louis and Sir Edmund Lyons at-
tended to at home ? Is it that some favoured individuals
are interested in this Company ?

DOVER, APRIL 13.-FETE AT ST. ONIER.-
This fete, which the Duke of Orleans gives at St. Omer
tc-mo.row, if we may judge from the magnitude of the de-
partures for it that have taken place from Dover alone this
day, will be pretty well attended. A number of indivi-
duals started via Boulogne by the morning packet. At
half-past one o'clock p.m., about 20 of the officers of the
garrison sailed for the same place; and the French Post-
office packet, which reached here at four o'clock, imme-
diately returned with the residue of the guests, including
the civic authorities of Dover, in all amounting to up-
wards of BO persons. In the morning there is to be a
grand review of the troops, amounting, we understand, to
50,000 in number, encamped at Omer, and the even-
ing is to conclude with a grand fete and ball. The French
Government packets transported our citizens across the
channel gratis on the occasion. _ _ .

TAFF-VALE RAILWAY.—This undertaking
has been brought very near to completion. The entire main
line from Cardiff to Merthyr will be opened on 21st inst.
_ .

SPONTINI, THE OINIPOSER.—The Leipsic
Gazelle, in a letter from Berlin of the 3d instant, gives
the following:—" For some time past the pub is having
been displeased with Spontini, the composer and director
of the Opera, he had not presented himself, before them,
but a new opera having to be performed, he resolved on
leading the orchestra. He was informed, however, that
if he (lid so he would be roughly treated. Last week,
whilst walkirg in the Garden of Plants, the King, who
was not aware of the displeasure against Spontini, met
and conversed in a friendly way with him, which led him
to suppose that his offence to the public had been forgot-
ten, and he resolved upon appearing in the orchestra,
although advised to the contrary, and told by the police
that it would not interfere to protect him. Yesterday
evening he took his seat in the orchestra amid murmurs
and trines, and cries of Leave the place.' Spontini
remained firm until the anger of the audience became so
great that the police., fearing serious consequeoces, sent
the stage-manager into the orchestra to invite the director
to withdraw. He had, however, taken alarm, and before
the stage-manager had arrived he bad disappeared."

Now ready, in 2 vols. small Bvo.' 21s. bound,
THE PERSONAL
lIISTORY OF GEORGE IV.
By the Rev. GEORGE CROLY.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
*.* Orders received by all Booksellers.

Mr. PLUMER WARD'S NEW WORK.
Now ready at all the Libraries,
CLIFFORD;
or, THE CONSTANT MAN.
By ROBET PLUMER WARD, Esq.
Author of " Tremaine," " De Vere," tic.
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THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.
U YDER the MANAGEMENT of MADAME VESTRIS.

THIS EVENING, APRIL 14,
Will be repeated the New Comedy, in Five Acts, entitled
LONDON ASSURANCE.
Sir Harcourt Courtly, Bart., Mr. W. Farren ; Max Hark-
away, Mr. Bartley; Mr. Charles Courtly, Mr. Anderson;
Mr. Adolphus Spanker, Mr. Keeley; Mr. Dazzle, Mr. C.
Mathews ; Mark Meddle, Mr. Harley ; Grace Harkaway,
Madame Vestris ; Lady Gay Spanker, Mrs. Nisbett ; Mrs.
Pert, Mrs. Humbr.
After whish will be repeated, the Grand Romantic Fairy Ex-
travaganza, entitled
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Beauty, Madame Vestris ; The Beast, Mr. W. Harrison ;
John Quill, Mr. Harley ; Dressalinda, Miss Rainforth ; Mar-
rygolda, Miss Grant ; Queen of the Roses, Miss Lee.
To-morrow, London Assurance, with Beauty and the Beast.

Doors to to opened at half-past Six—the performances to
commence at Seven o'clock.
Dress Boxes, 7s. ; Second Price, 3s. 6d.; First and Second
Circles. ss. ; Second Price, 2s. 6d. ; Pit, 3s. ; Second Price,
2s. ; Gallery Is.
Tickets and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Grogan
at the Box-office, from Ten till Four, where Season Tickets
any ne had upon application.
Private Boat to be had solely of Mr. Andre ws, bookseller,
67. New Bond-street.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
UNDER THE MANAC.EMENT OF MR. DAVIDGE

AND MR. WILLIS JONES.

Three New Pieces, supported by Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. J. S.
Balls, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. J. T. Haines, in addition to the
old favourites. Splendid scenery and appointments.
THIS EVENING, APRIL 14, . . .

Will be acted a New Legendary Drama, entitled
TOM MOORE OF FLEET-STREET ; OR,
THE STARLING OF THE OLD SALOUPE HOUSE.
Tom Moore, Mr. J. S. Balls ; Wilhelm Stirn, Mr. 0. Smith.
After which, a Spectacle of Diablerie, called
APOLLYON, THE GREAT FIEND ; OR, THE LOVE
TOKEN.
Apollyon, Mr. 0. Smith.
To conclude with a New Farce, entitled

THE UNIFORM; OR, TWO MEN AND ONE COAT.
Characters by Messrs. J. S. Balls, J. T. Haines, Neville,
Buckingham, Heslop, Mrs. H. Hughes, Mrs. W. Daly, &c.
Entirely New Scenery and Dresses for all Three Pieces.

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With all the LATEST NEWS.

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HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MORROW
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LONDON:
'WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1841.

A meeting took place on Monday, at Liver-
pool, to consider of the propriety of petitioning
for the Repeal of the Corn-laws, which was at-
tended by all classes, who acted with unanimity.
An abridged report of the proceedings, which we
publish, will give our readers an idea of the sen-
timents which prevail amongst the inhabitants
of the great town of Liverpool, and of the bold
terms in which some of the first merchants of the
empire now denounce the iniquitous Corn-laws.
As the language which we have so long applied
to these laws is now echoed in every part of the
empire, we may be proud of our exertions, and
look forward with the utmost confidence to suc-
cess. The moral sympathies of the bulk of the
people—the sacred principles of right, withoutob-
serving which societies cannot hold together, are
now fairly enlisted in favour of the repeal of the
Corn-laws, and against them no earthly power
can stand. Referring our readers to the report
for the sentiments and language of the most re-
spectable merchants, we must notice only one
sentiment of Sir JOSHUA WALMSLEY.
In the last Session of Parliament Sir R. PEEL
admitted that our country owed much of its
greatness to commerce and manufactures. No
man can for an instant compare France of Ger-
many with England, without being instantly
convinced that trade is the principal source of
any superiority we may possess. To damage or
destroy our trade is, therefore, to strike a deadly
blow at the relative greatness of England. Now
the sentiment of Sir JOSHUA WALMSLEY, to
which we implore attention, was little more
than an iteration of these statements ; but
because it seems to be lost sight of by
the public, and disregarded by those who
are bound to attend to the national welfare, it
requires to be continually repeated. " WE SHOULD
NEVER," said Sir JOSHUA, "LOSE SIGHT OF THIS
FACT, THAT IT WAS TO COMMERCE AND MANUFAC-

TURES WE OWED OUR PRESENT POSITION IN THE
SCALE OF NATIONS, and that IF WE CEASED TO BE
AN EXPORTING COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURES WE

SHOULD SINK AS RAPIDLY AS WE HAD RISEN."
That opinion was an article of the national creed
as warmly cherished all through the last
century as any part of the national reli-
gion, and it seems only to have been forgotten
or disregarded when the vast preponderance of
power which commerce and manufactures had
obtained for us was supposed to be secure beyond
the reach of accident or disaster. But though

that faith of our ancestors has been nearly for-
gotten for about twenty-five years, we hope that
it is not yet wholly extinguished, for unless it be
revived in the hearts of this generation in all its
original strength, that prosperity, which di6re-
garding it has nearly annihilated, will be lost for
ever.

In the Report of the Handloom Weavers' Com-
missioners there is a passage bearing on this
subject, which we strongly recommend to the
attentive perusal of the Legislature and the
public at large. It is long, but every word of it
ought to be weighed by those who by their le-
gislation are making England cease to be an
exporting country, and ruining her manufac-
tures past all hope of redemption.

The Comrnifisioners say:—
It is a well known law of manufacturing industry, that
cecteris paribus with every increase of the quantity pro-
duced, the relative cost of production is diminished, and,
what is the same thing, that with every diminution of pro-
duction the relative cost of production is increased. The
instant, therefore, that any given class of manufacturers
begin to feel that their competitors are welsh ipping them,
the instant th-g find that commodities similar to their own
meet them in the market at a lower price, that instant they
ought to know they are engaged in a contest which, Y. its
elements continue the same, must terminate ruinously. If

they can change those elements, if they can adop-t the
processes of their rivals, or procure for themselves similar
lncal advantages, they may, perhaps, regain their ground.
But if they are unable or unwilling to use these means,
their relative inferiority must become more striking every
year. The less they produce the greater will be the rela-
tive cost of the produce, while the more their rivals pro-
duce the less w ill be their relative cost of the production.
First c3mes a fall of profits next a reduction of wages,
then irregular employment even at reduced wages, until
the capitalist is ruined or forced to change his business, or
the seat of his manufacture, and the workmen must follow
his example or be supported by charity.
We find by experience," says Mr. Gardner, a very
intelligent manufacturer, examined by the Committee of
the House of Commons on Hand-loom Weavers, in 1835,
" that if we lose a market one year we lose it altogether.
It is not well to trifle with trade; by trying experiments
for only one year, we might shut ourselves out. Once in
possession of the market they would keep it."
These considerations give a painful interest to the con-
tests now in progress, or beginning or impending, be-
tween many of our important manufactures and foreign
producers. Great natural advantages enjoyed by the
United States of America, difficulty and insecurity in the
management of our manufacturing capital, occasione4

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