The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-15 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
DONCASTER.--WEDNESDAY CONCLUDED.
The Great St. Leger of 50 sous. each, h ft, for three--
yrs-old colts, Bst 71b; and fillies, Bst 21b; the second
to receive 3001 out of the stakes, and the third 100/,
and the winner to pay 1001 towards expenses. St.
Leger Course. (132 Subs).
Lord Clifden's Surplice
"• ••• •• (Nat) /
Lord Stanley's Canezou ••• (F. Butler) 2
Mr. Green's Flatcatcher •.. (Robinson) 3
Mr. Hesseltine's Escape, br to Swallow (Holmes) 0
Mr. Pedley's Besborough •.. (Manion 0
Mr. B. Green's Assault ... (Wintringham) 0
Mr. Parr's Sponge ... .•• ... (Whitehouse) 0
Duke of Bedford's Justice to Ireland (Templemau) 0
Mr. R. Stephenson's Cannibal „, (Marlow) 0
Betting at starting-7 to 4 agst Canezou (t), Sto 2 eget
Surplice (t), 7 to 2 agst Flatcatcher, and 9to 2 eget
Justice to Ireland. The horses were saddled and pa-
reeled in the usual way, a few minutes after four, and
with the exception of Justice to Ireland who was fretful,
proceeded quietly towards the post, and got away in very
good order. The flags, however, were not down, and
they were all pulled after they had run about two-thirds
of a distance. It appeared afterwards that the jockeys
had started without orders, for which they were seve-
rally reported, and fined 51. each. After a short delay
they were once more formed, and a start (not so good as
the false one) was effected. Flatcatcher and Assault
jumped off together, the former in advance. Assault,
however, immediately took the lead, and with his stable
companion Surplice, Justice to Ireland, and Canezou in
waiting, made strong play to the hill; here he resigned,
and Flatcatcher went on with the running at a strong
pace, Justice to Ireland taking the second place, followed
by Surplice, the mare waiting on the latter. 'Long in-
tervals separated the horses in their rear, not one of
them had the slightest chance of getting up, Justice to
Ireland kept his position to the Red House turn where
he was passed by Surplice and Canezou, and was seen Tao
more in the race. Flatcatcher kept his lead until near
the distance, when he was caught by his two followers,
tied beaten. The mare then took a alight lead of Sur-
plice, and at the stand appeared to have the best of the
race. Here, however the horse got to her head, and one
of the most exciting struggles ever witnessed ensued, the
horse never getting the best of it until the last two or
three strides, only winning by a neck. He was very
much punished. Flatcatcher was a bad third ; Escape
fourth; and Besborough fifth. Run in 3 minutes and 20
seconds. Value of the stakes 2,9751.
Before we give the return of the other races, it is pro-
per to notice a circumstance which, if not explained,
might create a prejudice against one of the most emi-
nent jockey's of the day. Robinson was specially en-
gaged to ride Surplice, and came to the ground, about
two o'clock, prepared to fulfil his engagement. Shortly
before the first race, however, he was informed that a
rumour was afloat that he was to be taken off at the last
moment, and Nat put up in his stead. Conceiving that
if an intention of this kind did exist it could only pro-
ceed from a suspicion of his honesty, he immediately
waited upon Mr. Villiers, and after informing him of the
rumour begged to decline to ride Surplice, this determi-
nation he repeated to Lord Clifden. It is almost need-
less to to add that both Lord Clifden and Mr. Villiers
expressed the most unbounded confidence in him. Mr.
Green immediately engaged Robinson for Flatcatcher,
and Lord Clifden obtained the services of Nat, not, how-
ever, without strong opposition of John Scott, who had
engaged him for Cannibal, and was naturally anxious to
prevent his riding an animal who, he could not conceal
from himself, would be a very dangerous opponent to
Lord Stanley's mare. It appeared, however, that Lord
Clifden had retained Nat as long ago as Ascot, in case
be should require his services, and the Stewards held
this to be a valid engagement. By this unexpected stroke
of fortune, Nat had the luck to ride the only animal that
has won both Derby and St. Leger since 1800, Cham-
pion's year. Late in the evening Lord Clifden entered
the betting-room, and, to prevent any misconception of
the circumstances which led to the change of jockeys,
caused it to be publicly stated that " Whereas report.'
having been circulated that in consequence of his having
suspicion of Robinson's honesty he had engaged Nat to
ride Surplice, he begged most expressly to declare that
such was not the fact—that he had the most unbounded
confidence in Robinson, and that it was at his own re-
quest that he had given up his ride."
Post Match. 300, la ft. Red-house in.
Lord Chesterfield's Sister to Arkwright, Sat 21b (Nat) 1
Lord Glasgow's f by the Provost, Bst 21b 2
5 to 2 on Sister to Arkwright, who won easily by a
length. Run in 1 min. 17 secs.
Queen's Plate of 100 guineas. Cup Course.
Mr. Bell's Fiddlestring, 5 yrs ••• (Bumby) 1
Mr. Brook's Luminous, 4 yrs ... „, 2
Lord Strathmore's Swallow, 4 yrs ... ..• ••• 0
Mr. Whitworth's Ellen Loraine, 3 yrs ... •• 0
Mr. A. Johnstone's Confederacy, 3 yrs ... •••• 0
Mr. Muirland's Fireaway, aged
6 to 4 agst Fiddlestring, 3 to 1 agst Fireaway, and 4
to 1 agst Swallow. A splendid race between the first
two; was won by a short neck. Run in 4 min. 40 secs.
LATEST BETTING,
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP.
7 to 2 agst Executor 9 to 1 agst Kelesbea
4to 1 agst Lady Wildair 10 to 1 agst Prince Charlie
sto 1 agst Vampyre Il3to 1 agst Vesta
11 to 2 agst Mirmillo

CUP.

7 to 4 on Van Tromp.
CESAREWITCH.

Offers to take 14 to 1 about Surplice, and to back him
against anything; 15 to 1 taken about Backbiter.

DERBY.
15 to 1 agst Honeycomb—taken

THITRSDAY AFTERNOON, THREE O'CLOCK..

The settling took place this morning, and, as -we
feared, from the difficulties which several parties bad
brought upon themselves by " potting" Surpiice, was a
very bad one. honey was " tighter" than over, and
matters were aggravated by the non-attendance of rwo
or three parties, who, although they had large accounts,
invariably settle in town. Several parties were con-
strain( d to beg for time, and three were altogether mis-
sing, one of them, Captain P-t, for 9,0001, the " Boy
Jones," and a solicitor from Dublin; the gross deficiency
of this trio may be guessed at fifteen or sixteen thousand
pounds. Lord Clifden and his party won a large stake,
hut, we suspect, will have to exercise that most useful
virtue, patience, to a very considerable extent. The Jus-
tice to Ireland party are heavy losers; and, as if this wasnot
enough, their horse met with a misfortune this morning,
which, we believe, will prevent his running any more
this season. We are informed that he reached Swinton
early in the morning, and was put into one of the boxes,
but that the moment his hind quarters, which were sore
from the accident on Saturday, touched the box, he
began kicking and plunging ♦iolently; he was imme-
diately taken out, and was found to be so much cut that
the idea of sending him by rail was abandoned, and a
messenger was dispatched to Doncaster for a van, in
order that he might be posted to Newmarket.

When we sent off our account of the St. Leger, we
were ignorant that Canezou threw a plate near the Red
House; some of her admirers imagine that, but for this„
bho might just have won.
THURSDAY'S RACING.

The Great Yorkshire Handicap of 25 sovs. each, 15 %'t,
and only 5 if declared; with 200 added by the Corpo-
ration; the second to receive 1001., and the third to
save his stake. St. Leger Course. (71 Subs., 40 of
whom declared.)
Lord Glasgow's Miss Sarah, 6 yrs, Bst 81b (Butler) 1
Lord Chesterfield's Lady Wildair, 6 yrs, Bst 61b ... 2
Mr. S. L. Fox's Executor, 4 yrs, 7st 316 ... 3
The following also started:—Duke of :Richmond's
Vampyre, 4 yrs, 7st 41b—Mr. Greville's Mirmillo, 4 yrs,
Bst 121b—Mr. Disney's Keleshea, 4 yrs, 6st 81b (carried
Alliance, 5 y Miss
Whiprs filly,6st 4531b'r—s' D.6l3rt.
Stephenson's Sheraton, 5 yrs, Est 41b—Mr. Armstrong's
76isbt 0
Alibr).— 3(1.1
coirkdi a Glasgow s go w ' s
Vesta. 4 yrs, 7st—Mr. I)awson's Prince Charlie, 3 yrs,
sst—Colonel Anson's Contessa, 3 yrs, 4st 7th (carried
? ,agst
Ladyto 2
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4st 91b,
agtßsoteltAtliss Sarah, 10 to 1 agst Prince Charlie, 12 to 1
agst Keleshea, and 15 to 1 agst Contessa. Won by a
heal; Executor was beaten two lengths, Prince Charlie
fourth, and Contessa fifth. Run in 3 min. 20 secs.

The Foal Stakes of 100 soya. each, h it; for three yr
old colts, Bst 71b; and fillies, Bst 311/. Ono mile and a
half. (3 Subs.)
Mr. G. S. Foljambe's Queen of the May walked over
The Scarborough Stakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft; for
three
ld yrs o colts, Bst 71b;
and fillies, Bst 41b. One

mile. - (7 Subs.)
Mr B. Green's Assault ••• ••• walked over
The Fitzwilliam Handicap of 5 sovs. each. and 50 added.
Red House in. (6 Subs.)
Lord Strathmore's Brocardo, 5 yrs, Bst 71b (Nat) 1
Mr. D. Stoddart's Volley, 3 yrs, ist ..• ••• ...
Mr. Meiklam's Godfrey, aged, 7st 7lb
Lord Stanley's Cannibal, 3 yrs, 6st 121 b ••• ... 4
2 to 1 agst Brocardo, and 5 to 2 each agst Volley and
Godfrey. Won by a length. Time, 1 min. 15 secs.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 soya. each, h ft, and 100
added; for three yrs old. Last mile and a quarter.
(12 Subs.)
Mr. Johnstone's Confederacy, 3 yrs,, 9nirlbirni.n:(c.Rle:cdsehe:riityl.
Mr. Dawson's Prince Charlie, 3 yrs, 7st 71b... ... 2
Mr. B.:Green's Maid of my Soul, 3 yrs, Bst 31b 3
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Mr. J. Hawke's Miss Harrison, 3 yrs, 7st 91b "• 4
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CUP BETTING.
6 to 4 on Van Tromp.

THE TWO LOUIS ; OR, THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
(From Punch.)
The market price of Louis has come down;
The Soo reign now won't pass for a half-a-crown:
The other Louis—who's surnamed the Blanc—
He too's in England, value half-a-franc.
Though in life's lottery each once held a prize,
Their sad reverses none will much surprise;
'Ti) but a sample of Dame Fortune's pranks,
That both their prizes should have turn'd out Blanks.

Mr. T. Quested linnis, alderman and sheriff elect,
has appointed the Rev. J. B. Hamilton his chaplain, and
Mr. James Edward Shearman his under-sheriff, for the
year ensuing; and Mr. J. Emanuel Goodhart, the other
sheriff elect., has appointed the Rev. J. W. Gleadall, of the
Foundling Hospital, his chaplain, and Mr. G. Tamplin
his under-sheriff.
JENNY LIND IN MANCIIESTER.--The people of
Manchester have amply proved how highly, they have ap-
preciated the talents of Jenny Lind. We understand
that her performances for two nights in Manchester
realised upwards of 2,0001.
A large tablet, in Caen stone, with a splendid re-
clining figure in bold relief, is in course of erection in
the nave of the Canterbury Cathedral. It is comme-
morative of the gallant men of the 50th who fell in .the
late glorious campaign in the East by their surviving
comrades, the names of whom are inscribed in full
length on the basement—Kentiih Gauge,