The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-04 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sia,—That portion of the nominations for the Derby com-
ing under the title of "illustrious obscures" I named in my
last epistle, in number they amounted to one hundred and
twenty-nine, leaving sixty from which to select the honoured
nag.
It is not my intention to analyse at length the merits of any
more than those which receive public support, or which in
my opinion are really dangerous animals to be against; the
rest, which may be considered the second class,
are the following, viz.:—Bingham, brother to Wine-
sour (this will be a very dangerous horse,
in a two mile handicap)—Golightly, Wiseacre, West Indian
Planter, Vice-Consul, colt by Tory Boy, Montpensier, colt by
Redshank, colt by Hornsea, Congress, Marlow, Cheapside,
Camelford, colt by Harkaway out of Diana, Chainbearer,
Will-o'-the-wisp, Miles's Boy, colt by Cardinal Puff, Souter
Johnny, Bannockburn, Limestone, Thanam dou dahbal, But-
terton, Bubble, colt by Harkaway out of Waterwitch, The
Monk, Signet, The Admiral, Ahwal, Eryx, Brother to
Millepede and Whirligig ; this class, and the " illustrious
obscures," have not the winner of the Derby among them, of
that I ant convinced, but the lot I intend conning next week
has, beyond the possibility of a doubt.
My presiding deity, good fortune, which has attended all
my efforts to the present time, has at length deserted me,
and at the moment, too, when I most needed her good offices,
no handicap or indeed race of any kind, not even excepting
the Derby, being so difficult to find the winner of, as the
Chester Cup, which the various prophetic annunciations put
forth last week clearly show ; Sweetmeat on whom I had in-
vested my most brilliant hopes having been scratched along
with Sir Martin at the eleventh hour, when he was generally
acknowledged to be in excellent racing condition and the
reason he was not allowed to go is to me incomprehensible.
Sir Martin, also, though in my opinion not equal to hil,
unfortuuate companion, would •in his absence have
brought me through with credit; but I feed my vanity
with " crumbs of comfort" in not being the only one in " a
fix" on the occasion ; no public writer that I am aware of
having even given a hint of the winner's probable SUCCCCSF,
and I shall accordingly, to alleviate my "vexation of spirit,"
take the old maxim always applied in similar cases of " bet-

ter luck next time." -
The Newmarket second spring meeting commences to-
morrow with three stakes, as usual to close and name the
evening before running; the other stake, asweep of 100 soya.
each, will be a walk over for Piccinino, unless Gag exhibits,
but his rivalry will not alter my decision.
On Wednesday, Footstool is only likely to have Hnorrah
as a competitor for the 50 soy. stakes, but the latter will not
deprive his opponent of the prize of victory.
Bravissimo will receive forfeit from lago, as his under-
standings are not in sufficiently good order for running.
The field for the Suffolk Stakes, bar accidents and fancies,
will be composed of the following :
Yrs st lbi Yrs at lb
Jinglepot
The Cur ......
Lochinvar... ...... aged 7 13IMogulistan
Colleen b awn ... u
Hydrangea 4 7 1 And, perhaps,
Ukraine
4 7 1 Farthing Candle 4 613
Scarlet Runner 5 6 13, And Crozier
Doctrine's performances induce me to prefer her to Hy-
drangea for first place, with Kent's starter (probably Crozier)
for a wager " boat.
The Champion Stakeswill not draw more than six or seven
to the post, and the race will lay between Liska, Archness,
and the Marmora colt. I have placed them as I expect they
will arrive at the end of theirjourney.
Three other races of inferior quality conclude the day's
pleasure.
The Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, will have among the
starters:—Teetotum, Nectar, Cracow, and the Sheriff—my
veto, being in fay( nr of the atter and Teetotum.
Two or three other stakes of less note bring the meeting
to a conclusion.
The Shrewsbury meeting has only two races deserving
comment—to wit, the Cleveland Handicap and the Patshull
Stakes; for the latter, Lady Lift will do the trick, and for
the former Annandale. The Duke of Richmond and Sagacity
will form the front rank at the Judge's chair.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF

May 3.

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

The season closed last night with the benefit of M.
Harley, the stage manager. Guy Manneriag was revived,
in which the benefit-giver acted with humour his favourite
character of Dominie Sampson. Mr. Braham sang
the " Death of Nelson" marvellously well, and in Ton
Tug, in the farce of the Waterman, acted with spirit,
and executed the music with great excellence. His
"Bay of Biscay" was redemanded with enthusiasm. Mr.
W. Farren sang "The Old Engli'sh Gentleman." A
troupe of Ethiopian Minstrels appeared, and the new
spectacle of the Desest concluded the entertainments.
The house was crowded ice every part. At the end of
the opera Mr. Bunn delivered the following address to
the audience, which was-greatly applauded :--
"Ladies and Gentlemen,—At the eud of a long, and
an eventful season, I appear before y ou in my wonted
position, to give you seine slight account of my steward-
ship. I long' season, because a period of about
170 nights is entitled to that appellation, and when I
look back on its events, my wonder is, that it ever
reached 70, to say nothing of the odd 100. The distress
which has swept over the country, the unprecedented
fluctuation of the weather, the incessant sickness arising
therefrom (which at ene time led to our closing
for an entire week) and, in addition to other
causes—especially that of the establishment of another
Italian Opera—the want of co-operation on the part of
some who, dependent altogether on the public pleasure,
do all they can to deprive the public of enjoying any.
are matters detrimental to the interests of a theatre, and
positive impedithents to its progress. It may be ex-
pected that I should say something respecting a popular
'artiste who has recently arrived in this country. I have
been lustily abused for endeavouring to make that lady
fulfil her contract; and having failed in such endeavour,
I can only say, that if she was singing here, and draw-
ing the money she will elsewhere, our season would ter-
minate with great profit. So much for the past—as re-
spects the future, permit me to assure you that the good
understanding which so long existed, still exit.ts• with
the committee of this theatre and myself—a body of
gentlemen actuated at'all times by the utmost liberality
and the best feelings. They renewed my lease of their
theatre; e
theatre; and when I asked them to cancel that renewal.
to enable those (who continue to excite the doubtful
question of the legitimate drama) to compete
fur iwith
possession, their assent to my request was con
an expression of great regret. If the theatre, from such
competition, should pass into other bands, I shall meet
you elsewhere—if not, I shall once more meet you on this
scene, where I have so often had to acknowledge those
favours which I shall never cease to remember with the
deepest gratitude."

DARING BURGLARY.—Yesterday information was
received by the police, that the premises of Mr. Belleham-
bors, No. 424, Strand, bookseller, had been er.tered during
the night, and several hundred volumes of valuable works
carried off by the burglars, who are supposed to have effected
their entrance with skeleton keys. The value of the pro-
perty taken is about 1501. '

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POST-OFFICE FACILITIES.—On and after this even-
ing, the 4th inst., the London receiving houses will be kept
open from half-past five to six o'clock, r.m , for the receipt
of late letters, whether inland, foreign, colonial, or ship
letters, intended for the general post, on payment of the late
letter fee of one penny and postage on such letter 'by at-
taching the requisite number of stamps, any letter not bear-
ing which will be detained till the next dispatch.
A general order has hien issued from the Treasuryl
(.1
a for suspending the demand for duty on ship biscuit, r
other biscut, except fancy biscuit and confectionery, until the
Ist of September next.

ELECTION MOVENIENTt l• NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND.—The northern 4 liviiiont
of the county of Northumberland is the scene of a active
electioneering operations. For the last fortnight a re-
quisition to the Right Hon. Sir George Grey has Lset ain
course of signature among the electors, but has mit Yet
been presented, so that Sir George's ;determinati, In is
not yet known, though it is said he is favour 'ably
I
made apparent. During this time the intention of . the
- disposed to compliance if a fair chance of sued- ss is
a. personal canvass by Lorci Ossulston and Lord Love ine,
i :The whole division of the county is in a flame of . -ee-
Conservative party were not known; but at lengtl ar-
rangements have been completed, and it is anneal teed
that Air Cresswell will retire, and that
:Lord Lov tine
will be the Conservative Candidate. Lord Osstil ;ton
i 1
the('ll county.11e
ingh his
s Theint
en
tai odnd addresses es:
has also issued an address, dated Alnwick, April 30 un-
sandfoallgoawinedforupthipardeinavipstrit; A
boyf
Copnrdeuseentemiliay
have taken the friends of Sir George Grey somewhat
hb.lo'w surprise,
r it
tee% r efnUdturaet
isbediiffineflauletnctedo sapb
by
the march stolen upon them by the Conservat: -res.
.iod.ering
I • ••' s , • •
exeiteLlent, and
'promises some warm v ork
r si /4, %sine is the eldest surviving son and heir of the
Lim • .
Ear-I .of Be nrley firot cousin and heir-apparent to the
• • '
Duke Of 14orthOenberlavd.
REP.ItESCannog OF NEvvcAszr.v.:.—lVe tinders:4nd
that Mr. J. B. Blaekett, wric,,_w_aisb,rai nominated
d by a com-
mittee of electors as the seem IL
Thiscusinllidate for
this
•n•iferwt rd. be rear, trod
borough, declines comi b
hailed Mr• Blackett's appear:, nee
by many who would have hai .. •
gs: action, and who Nii,uld
as a candidate with unusual sa
have made a vigorous effort to Ett ure his return. There
are vague rumours of Mr. Watson , the learned barrister,
so well known on this circuit,
been,; nominated by a
section of the Liberals. In other quat ters we have. LeArd
the li.lit:s.r.
the Hon. Mr. Bouverie, who represents. Iv .
(Max.— ezn.v.... tie
neck burghs, named as an eligible can
Guardian.

BOROOGIT or WOODSTOCK —it is understood that on
the first vacancy, the Marquis of Blandford is to I ire
the representation of Woodstock, on the Duke of Ma .rl-
- interest, in the room of the present Mcmler,
who will give way to his brother.—Gloucester Journa
REPRESENTATION OF OXFORD.—William Page W, od,
a son of the late Alderman Sir Matthew Wood, has an-
nounced himself as a candidate for the city of Oxt,
upon the expected dissolution.—lbid.
WINCIIESTER.—John ' Bonham Carter, Esq., corn -
menced an active canvass of the city and borough of t
Wednesday. Mr. Carter comes forward in the l.ib. Tea
interest, and as friendly to commercial freedom ..ord
civil and religious liberty. His canvass, we hear, matt
been more successful than, under the peculiar circa in-
stances, could have been expected.—liampshile In le-
pendent.
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ISLE OF WIGHT. —At length we have a tangible nd
authorised statement on which a remark may be
indulged in, as regards the representation of the
e:tity of the island. The present Member, the
Honourable A'Court Holmes, has this week t üb-
licly announced his intention of retiring 1:0;m the yr,ils
and fatigues of Parliamentary- warfare into that prat ste
lifer-tor.which he, i.'"c:ltr.tinly more eminently fitter_ 7 nti
where in the circle of domestic duties, and the
care and superintendence of lccal matters, we be-
lieve no gentleman in the island bears a higher chare.e.
Mr. T. W. Fleming comes forward, at last, on the
strength of a requisition, which is only in the emirs, of
signature in a shop at Ryde I In opposition to . Gr.
Fleming (who has already commenced an active canva
Mr. John Simeon (eldest son of Sir Richard Simt
Bart., who formerly represented the island), has iss;
his manifesto, complaining of an undue advantage to; :en
by the former in commencing a canvass, and reques ring
the electors to Withhld their promises of suppoi.t.—
Hempshire Independent.

THE LATE LORD COWLEY.—The mortal remains
of this respected nobleman arc to be conveyed to .Lome.:on
from Paris for interment in the family vault in South Auxiley
Chapel.

ADULT DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION.—HIS R ayal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge has kindly consent,ift to
take the chair at the ensuing annual meeting of the above
interesting charity. Yesterday a meeting was held at the
institution for the purpose of electing four male car:clic/zit es;
Alexander Robinson, Esq., in the chair. Proxies were -read
from her Majesty the Queen Dowager, the Duchess of P-112-
clench, Lord Robert Grosvenor, the Earl of Effingham, J-4..rd
Ashley, Dr. Lushington, C. Labouchere, Esq., Luke J.L aea
Hansard, Esq., Mr. Gladstone, and many other influet:
friends and supporters of the institution. The four Flute as-
ful candidates were—Butler, Chrowne, Gibbs. and Tri
Some interesting details were given regarding these unfor u.
nate young men, three of whom, it appears, had been ;
prenticed out from the Asylum in the Kent-road. '
DURHAM UNIVERSITY.—SeveraI cases of acknt:
tv-
ledged fever having occurred in Durham, the Warden ud
Senate of the University have deemed it expedient to tat e a
medical opinion upon the subject. After due inquiry, it. • .7aa
determined that it did not seem requisite to disperse the
members of the University, but that it the immediate friends
of any student were desirous that he should be removed: from
the University for a time leave would be given on due api-li-
cation, and every facility afforded to alleviate the inconve-
niences that may arise. Some of the students have ava,ied
themselves of this permission ; but the lectures, as wel, as
the ordinary business of the town, are proceeding in the ee-
-1 gular manner.

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—On Thursday I est,
the '9th ult., the marriage of the Marquis of Salisbury IT- th
the Lady Mary Catherine SAckville West, was solemnises'. at
Knowle, in Kent, the residence of the Earl and Coul.tetus
Amherst. The invitations were limited to the nearest rela-
tions of the two noble families, and the Duke of Wellin.l2l,.n.
At two o'clock a dtgeune, in every respect worthy of the ,c-
-casion and of the place, was served up in the spacious ;
much admired cartoon gallery. During the repast the he. :th
of the noble bride and bridegroom was given by the Earl
Amherst, and responded to by the Earl De la Warr. 'a°
Duke of Wellington returned to town after the ceremony in
the chapel. The Noble and Gallant Duke was Ival.r..'y
cheered on his departure by the people assembled at tae
gates. The bells of Seven Oaks rang merrily during tbA clay.
THE LATE DUKE OF AEG YI L learn II at
the remains of his Grace are to be consigned to the tomb
to-morrow, at Inverary, in the mausoleum where'n are de-
posited the bodies of his noble ancestors. At the time of
death the Marquis and Marchioness of Lorn were staying at
Inverary Castle.
PEDESTRIANISm.—SEWARD AND WESTIIA Les R
OF 120 YARDS, FOR 25 Suvs. A. SIDE. —This exciting nt,
which was appointed for decision yesterday at the Sp int
race-ground, of the Old Hats fan,
Eating, attracted, notwith-
standing, the threatening promises of an unseasonable lit.
Swithin (heavenly promises, unlike many earthly ones, fo
t ". 44. 411
terest in trials of speed. It is needless for us to recapitu, its -
the previous performances of such well known men ; to the
circles taking interest in pedestrian performances they Wol Id
be mere repetition, to others waste of space ; suffice it to , ay
each is the first man in his own esteem, and that of his l ae..
Ovens. Westhall, for endurance, swiftness, walking and
running abilities; and Seward for that "turn of spee
which for a limited number of yards, say one hundred to
three hundred, distances every living biped in the world.

It was nearly the sixth- hour,- post meridian, ',a-
fore the men showed, and then two finer creatures
than met the eyesight of the few hundreds within the roped
and staked enclosure, the world cannot produce. The s•rm..
metry of We.sthall, and his muscular development, for
height (five feet eight inches). are unmatchable; and 'lib
opponent Seward, although somewhat shorter and darker,
like the days at Chtistmas, is a model of a man. Atter

thirteen false starts, they bounded ofi, Nivard, at the first of
the attempts enumerated, slipping and falling down. For the
first
.fifty yards, there was but a trifling difference betwoeu

le competitors. Shortly afterwards, however, the Ammi, sn
'henomenon showed in advance, and, amid cries of " Seward

wins," ran in a clear three yards in advance. Some ides of
the speed may be formed, when we state that the 120 r+ ds
were covered in eleven seconds and a quarter! reckoned ti
the leaving the three yard scratch to the act of breasting the
handkerchief. It was a source of heartfelt pleasure to see
" the Old Squire," Osbaldiston, on the ground, who, with the
Jove of manly sports yet within him, consented to act as re-
feree. The betting ranged at six to four, and five to two,
and we even heard two to one oared on the winner. A friend
from Calais offered 101. to 21. on Seward, but we did not hoar
it taken.

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ST.- GEORGE S HOSPITAL MEDICAL SCROOL.-••••

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The annual distribution of prizes to the students attending
the medical department of this hospital took place yesterd3y,
when the following prizes were awarded by Dr. Sevin' ar,
F.R.S., who presided on the occasion :—Anatomy-Serior
Class, prize, Mr. T. G. Copestake; bonqrary certificate, Mr.
It. Blagden. Junior Class, prize, Messrs. R. E. Rusher and
G. King, equal; honorary certificate, Mr. 'l'. 11. May-ie.,
'Materia Medic.:—
Chemistry—Prize, Mlshr.ierrl.N:N.avdPod.oiltßsitonanbnaeir.
ir.
Prize,
.;
honorary certificate, as

prudence—Prize, Mr. T. G. Copestake; honorary cert ifi-
cates, Messrs. W. Fuller and W. P. Roberts. Midwifery
—Prize, Messrs. W. Fuller and L Parnell, equal. Medeal
Clinical Reports—Prize, Mr. H. B. Roll. Surgical Clinical
Reports Prize, Mr. W. Fuller ; honorary certificate, ?In
John S. Guidry. Practice of Physic—Prize, Mr. Wafter
Thompson ; honorary certificate, Mr. W. P. Roberts.
Surgery—Prize, Mr. Walter Thompson ; honorary certifis
cate, Mr. W. Fuller. Scholarship—Mr. G. King.
ROBBERY OF THREE HUNDRED SOVEREIGNS.—On
Saturday information was received at the office of the Ct,m-
missioners of Police, Great Scotland-yard, that John Js'nes
DonarTrehlul,modfa2y7,
eSv he
ne ri
nragr,d
taking-s treet ,
wGiotilld
henim-sq3uoa,re, had absconded
on sovereigns, the
teibi-
property of the trustees of the Sun Loan Soctiesti3x,
has vet been offered for his apprehension.
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andurt -r o
plainad.
in He
appearance,
stands.
—SOI:ITnAmPTGN,
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SUNDA NIGHT. left-handed inN-clo;erseNsii-i:rdi4
Railwayget finished, which is intended to run
Southampton
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hanedinbsypefocutorrso'cttl, ckbe
for weeks past tT)
last (the Ist of
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tio.rtrirtriu- :lerloefr tithe
May). it was declared
perfectly safe,
the works having been carried on with the
utmost care. Under this new tunnel runs the old barge
btunnel,aboutmany
.this
was forty-fiveeonsi
dfeereetdb below oNw, e
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so
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oh 4;
as on partlybS eaitnugurdneadoyemr aptfhiteeegit odo,wo naiinodf
and some time or other serious and fatal consequences would
ensue from such a fearful contiguity. This day (Surul.iv)
thousands wen;'to view this tunnel. Providentially, u n't 1.1
nine o'clock in the evening all appeared firm and site. At
that hour the arch-work was perceived by a man to be
giving way, he, with his wife and daughter, being at ;'tat
moment under the descending brickwork, looking at the
just finished tunnel; they hurried out, and escaped just as
the whole fell in with a tremendous crash. Alarm was gi,en.
thousands rushed to the scene of confusion and ruin. Men
were as soon as possible mustered to clear away and it.: ,sch
if any human beings had been immersed in the dre:,,Aul
chaos, but up to the boor this was written no bodies had been
found. It is feared this will impede the contemplated of-.n-
ing of this line.
REMOVAL OF SMITHFIELD CATTLE
'MARKET.--
Yesterday, at a special meeting of the Farnmrs Club, it was
the farm of resolved, by a large majority, to eNpt ess, 1
from the centre of the metropolis. The resolutions. wei;,—.
reso-
lutions, a decided opinion as to the removal of this ma; ket
vadlayofofSmmaitrlkiteletlibleMchaarnkgeetdifsrohmigmhloy:,:itae;
B"irla.bilelhatzt
thehTehraetm o
to Tuesday."
ARRIVAL or LORD ELPIIIINSTONE.—This distin-
guished nobleman arrived in- the Ripon on Thursda:y, ,Jut
owing to the public interest being concentrated on Sir harry
Smith, he did not receive those marks of popular regard to
which his high success entile,i Lim—an absenc• cd con,i-:ei•-
ation which has since been a sub,jeci..f deep r,AL.I i bet in
fact during the time of Sir Harry Smith's . brief sojourn he
took the public affection by storm, and as usual held it to the
, last moment.—Hampshire Adverther.