The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-30 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
Crawley and Horsham hds., Mon., Crawley Village ; Wed.,
Sions Corner Gate; Fri., New Lodge-4 to 11.
Essex Union hds., Mon., Braxted Green Man; Wed.,
Lord's Wood, Southminster ; Sat., Danbury Griffin.
Mr. Horndon's hds., Mon., Amley Cross; Thurs., Red Gate.
Monmouthshire hds., Mon., Crowdeld ; Thurs., Coldbrook
Park.
Mr. Roe's lids., Mon., Bigbury Court ; Sat., Dunston
Cross-10.

Wheatland hds., Tues., Kenley Gorse ; Fri., Monkhopton.
Worcestershire hds., Mon., Shrawley Wood; Wed., Hau-
b ury ; Fri., Tiddeslay Wood-10i.
Brighton hrrs., Mon., Patcham ; Wed., Racecourse; Fri.,
Dyke—i to 11.
Brookside hrrs., Mon., Newmarket Hill; Thurs., Tels-
combe-tye-10
Thanet hrrs., Mon., Gore Street ; Wed., Minster Range;
Fri., North Foreland-101/.,.
Badsworth lids., Tues., Streethouse Bar; Thurs., Whittle-
thorp Village; Sat., Hemsworth Lane End-10A.
Mr. Lumley's lids., Mon., Firbeck Village; Tues., Welham
Bar ; Thurs., Barlborough ; Fri., Dariton Bar.
Rufford hds., Mon., Kirklington ; Tues. Thurgarton
Priory-; Thurs., Kneesal Green; Sat., Park Hall-10;4.
Earl of Harewood's hds., Mon., Garforth Brigde ; Wed.,
Towton ; Fri., Deighton Bar-10i.
Lord Yarborough's hds., Mon., Swallow Village ; Wed.,
Wrawby Mills; Fri.. Blyborough Hall-11.
Lord H. Bentinck's hds., Mon., Saxilby ; Tues., Bard-
Ley; Wed., Fisk erton Long Wood ; Thurs., Hackthorn ; Fri.,
Gate Burton; Sat. Scopwick-11.
Holderness hds., Mon., Tickton ; Tues., Cherry Burton ;
Thurs., Sunderlandwick ; Sat., Cattwick Mill.
Sir Tatton Sykes's hds., Mon., Whinmoor Build; Wed.,
Wilberfoss Mill; Fri., Settrington House.
United Pack, Thurs., Chetwal.

OPENING of the BISHOPSTOKE and
SALISBURY BRANCH of the SOUTH-WEST-
ERN RAILWAY.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27.—This was a day of general rejoic-
ing' and festivity, it being fixed upon for the opening of
fthis
branch. Many previously unforeseen accidents prevented its
being ready for traffic earlier. Even on last Friday an arch
fell in situated at Pope's Bottom, about four miles from Sa-
lisbury, which accident it was then feared would have caused
a further delay, but the company surmounted the obstacle
by setting mot instantly. to work to repair the mischief, they
being ordered to work night and day; hence by Monday (in
three days) the arch was rebuilt, well cemented, and made
much more secure than on its first erection. Yesterday, and
during last night, the rain descended in torrents, accompanied
with thunder and lightning (very unusual at this time of the
year). Many began to fear some other obstacle might arise
to prevent the much-desired opening, but fortunately such
was not the case. At eleven o'clock the approach to the
railway was densely crowded by anxious spectators, there
being at that hour more than 2,000 respectable inhabitants
of the city present, all desirous to witness the arrival of the
first train into this city. At 25 minutes past 11, the smoke
from the engine was observable, which was greeted with
deafening cheers. In a few minutes the train approached
carefully and steadily; the engine being driven by Mr. Nay-
lot, and bringing in all 23 heavily-laden carriages. Among
the carriages laden were three filled with coals, of the weight
of 50 tons, to be given away to the distressed citizens and
inhabitants of Salisbury; the next train to bring 50 tons
more, for the same kind and benevolent purpose. The dis-
Unce between Salisbury and Bishepstoke is 21 miles.

D" an FEIEIL DISASTER AT SEA.—LIVERPOOL, FRI-
LLSa.
Yeap tai eethmeratme,
melancholy disaster at sea is to-day reported
wick, arrived from and
two seamen of the ship Eliza War-
New ept overboard. ne York, having been lost at sea—
stir American files, rn crewot of this ship, we find it stated in
York; and, according the Shortly after leaving New
to
steamer which towed the statement of the crew of the
several pistol-shots were hyeardl to sea from New York,
Warwick. Our statement with shortly after she left the
crew of the Columbia was regard
to the arrest of the
A NATURAL QUERY.--A. eelietrym n
Observatory on the Calton-hill, Edinbur ha called at the
be shown the moon through a telescogpej ani(sl desired to
attendant directed theist ment towards Birk& wsggish man was delighted to see streets, houses, and y, and the
ju:st such as we have in this world ; but he was Inch:ard;
astonishment when he observed on one of the house.
.g eth
ale sold here." " Alloa yill," said he, ~How in a' tthe World
do they get it up."
WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.--We have
a large supply of wheat and moderate of other articles.
There is a general disinclination evinced to purchase wheat,
tboagh offered at Is. to 2s. decline. Oats and beans are both
slow sale at last week's rates. Barley 2s. per qr. lower,
which induces business.

We understand that it is the intention of some of
the political friends of Mr. Walsley, Member for Finsbury, to
invite that gentleman to a dinner, to be held in the borough
on an early day, for the purpose of manifesting towards him
their high estimation of his character, and integrity as a
member of the Legislature. Mr. Fielders, will be re-
quested to preside on the occasion.

RIDGWAY COURSING MEETING.—JAN. 27 awn 28.
The Ridgway Challenge Cup, 16 dogs, was won by Mr.
Ridgway's Fairlawn ; Mr. Jefferson's Jack o' Lantern
ran up.
The Honorary Member's Cup, 16 dogs, was won by Mr.
Hampson's Harriet ; Mr. Knowles's Kathleen O'More ran up.
The Martindale Stake, 16 dogs, was won by Mr. Temple s
Topsail ; Mr. Jebb's Lodere ran up.
The Hesketh Stakes, 8 dogs, was won by Mr. A. Graham's
Conciliation ; Mr. Swan's Sovereign ran up.
The Scarrisbrick Stakes, 8 dogs, was won by Mr. Eden's
Esperance ; Mr. Welsh's Whitefrost ran up.
The Dicconson Stake, 8 dogs, was won by Mr. E. G.
Hernby's Heresy; Mr. Slater's Snatch ran up.
The Southport Stake, 8 dogs, was won by Mr. Orrell's
Original; Mr. Jefferson's Jane ran up.
ASHDOWN PARK COURSING.—JaN. 18 AND 27.
The Craven Stakes, 8 dogs, was won by Mr. Pyke's Phea ;
Mr. Lawrence's Lightning ran up.
The Ashdown All Aged Stakes, 12 dogs, was won by Mr.
Gordon's Camlet ; Mr. Parkinson's Shepherdess ran up. The Lansburn Stakes, 8 dogs, was won by Mr. Pyke's
Phoenix ; Mr. Church's Champion ran up.
The Weyland Stakes, 8 dogs, was won by Mr. Pyke's Phebe,
Mr. Bowles's Bohea ran up.
The Warren Stakes, 6 dogs, was won by Mr. Gordon's Fa-
vourite; Mr. Stile's Baron ran up.
The nabbing House Stake was won by Young Cecrops.
The Plough, 10 dogs was won by Mr. Ilibbard's Helen;
Mr. Hedge's Hasty ran up.
CALEDONIAN GOLD CUP MEETING, JAN. 26.
The. Caledonian Cup, 16 dogs, was won by Mr. Curron's
Arsenic ; Sir W. C. Austruther's Madame Laffarge ran up.
The St. Leger Stakes for 10 puppies, was won by Mr. W.
Bailey's Arai ; Mr. Teasdale's Littledale ran up.
The Western Stakes were won by Baron of Renfrew; Ben
Caunt running up.
LATEST BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—FRAY.
CHEsTeit Cur.-8 to 1 agst Dawson's lot-20 to 1 agst
Mendicant (taken)-25 to 1 agst Flitch (taken)— 25 to 1
agst Camera Obscura-28 to 1 apt Antler-30 to 1 agst
Bedlam (taken)-30 to 1 agst The Lamb-33 to 1 agst Erin-
bragh-33 to 1 agst Punch-40 tot agst Newcourt-
-4,5 to 1 agst Mickey Free-45 to 1 agst Crim. Con. ( taken)-
50 Vs 1 agst Bourton-50 to 1 agat Pal-1,000 to 15 agst
Emigrant.
DEARY.-8 to 1 agst Van Tromp-10 to 1 agat Epirote-
-17 to 1 agst Planet-28 to 1 agst Cobweb colt-33 to 1 agst
Allertonian-50 to 1 agst Projectile-40 to 1 agst Conyng-
ham-40 to 1 agst Red Hart-50 to 1 agst Christopher-
-1,000 to 15 agst Bedlam.
ME:rnorosrrafe HANDICAP.-18 to I agst Pink Bonnet, 25
to 1 agst Lady Sarah.
The followieg horses have been scratched for the Chester
Cup :—Humdrum, Bravissimo, Driffield, f by Colwick (out of
old's dam), Lady Sarah, Bantarn,Osprey,W olf-dog,Grimston,
Miss Ells, Finiyaragh, Rufus, Sir-Simon, Butress, Morroco,
Emmeline, Perpetual Motion, Sfielfortb, Eryx, Farmer's
Daughter, Cossack, and Watch-dog.
LIVERPOOL STEEPLP CITTARV
ENTRIES.
Firefly, Valeria, The False Heir, The Pluralist, Dis-
count, Tea-pot, Barmaid, St. Leger, Balybar, Marengo, g
by Glaucus, slam by Belzoni; Blue Pill, Midnight, Mathew,
Latitat, Tamworth, Sarah Slick, Cumberland Lassie, Pro-
ceed, Tramp, Palmerston, Eagle, Jerry, Nimble Harry,
Cavendish, Torn Brown, Sparta, Ragman, Mameluke, St.
Ruth, Jack, Fanny Eisler, Gayhurst, Saucepan, Little
Tommy, Culverthorpe, Gazette, Railroad, Jeu d'Esprit,
Young Lottery, Gog, Pioneer, Clinker, Switcher, Sacrifice,
Sabine (late Albert), Roarer, Avoca, Brunette, Frederick,
Christopher North, Grenade, The Indian Prince, The Page,
Red Lancer, Profligate, Teresa, Quicksilver, Core-all, Fe-
rest Boy.