The Sun.
London, England, 1856-11-14 00:00:00

RICE, JAMES

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WHO STOLE THE QUEEN'S DINNER ?--Under this
head the Berwick, Advertiser mentions that great exer-
tions had been made by the fisherman in Berwick to
Obtain a fine salmon for her Majesty's dinner on the day
she returned to Holyrood from 13almoral. One of 201131.
was obtained, and one of the fishers went with it to the
station. He called at a hour sto invite the owner of rt
to took at the " beauty," and remained but an iliAant,
but on his return to the door whore he had left the
creel, to his sorrow the fish had vanished, and never
wore was heard of.

Betting-4 to 1 agst Maid of Derwent, 11 to 2 agst
Malacca, S to 1. agst Imogene, 11 to 1 agst Flatterer,
12 to 1 egst Hospitality, 14 to 1 each agst Pretty Boy,
December, and Pole Star, 16 t.i 1 art Pantomime, 20
to 1 each agst Hungerferd and Speed-the-Plough.
After some delay, caused cltiefly by the fractiousne-s
of Lough Bawn and Miss Harka way, they got away
on good terms. Speed-the-Plough was first off, but
quickly dropped back, and rialacua took the lead and
carried on the running to the distance, where he was
j aned by Maid of Derwent. Half way up Maid of
Derwent passed Malacca and at last won very easily by
two lengths, about five lengths separated the second from
the third ; bad fourth ; Pole Star was fifth, Cardsharper
sixth, Lance seventh, and Imogene eighth. Little Nell,
Lough Bawn, and Prince of Orange headed the neat
division. Flatterer, December, Johnny Taft, Culcavy,
Brother to Grey Tommy, and Lady Florence were pulled
up within the distance, and did not pass the post.
The pace was very severe throughout.
Cresswell was fined 10/ , Palmer 51., and Ducker and
Dales 2 soya each, for disobeying the orders of the starter.
This urizs, the gift of toe Captains of A ',erica and
Stevedores of Liverpool, was manufactured at the wel'.
known establishment of Mr E. Whistler, silversmith
and jeweller, 11, Strand. The cup is executed in the
R,6oaissance style, after the design of an amateur artist,
upon whom it reflects the highest credit. The cup
and coffer stand 2,i feet high, and are of soli i silver.
Upon one side is engraved upon a shield, formed by
the twining together of the flags of the two nations,
guarded by the British Lion, and surmounted by the
American eagle, "Liverpool Airuinn Meeting," and
tue names of the stewards, sufficient space being
Left for the insertion of the name of the winner ; and
on ill-, reverse is a view of the port of Liverpool, with
'ne of the splendid American steatneris "steaming" out
for the " States," a portrait of wLose President adorns
' this aide of the cup. The whole is exquisitely chased in
bold relief, and on the top of the cover are a beautifully-
designed thoroughbred mare and foal, while the handles
are formed of horses.
The Liverpool Nursery, of 60 sous, added to a sweep-
stakes of 3 sovs each for 2-yr-olds. The sec end to
receive 20 sovs out of the stakes. T Y.C. 23 subs.
Mr. Dawson's Red White and Rue, 7st (c trried Yet
llb) (Bates) 1
Mr. Dawson's The Little Cob, fist 4lb ' (Bullock) 2
The following also ran : —Cora Linne, filly by
Weatherbit, Ella, Hornceopathist, Yiaksbireman, Liver-
pool, Master Ballot, Keneray, filly by Tap, Jade,,
Ap ithecary, Sister to Dramatist, filly by D n Jubn.
Bettii,g-5 to 2 agst Master. Bigot, .5 to 1 agst Apo.
tbeoary, 6 to 1 agst Sister to Drainati.t. 7 'o 1 each asst
Ken,dy and Liverpool, 8 to 1 eget Homoeopathist, 10
to 1 agat Don John filly.
A Son rate won on the Post by a head. Ella, Master
Ballot, Yorkshireman, Apothecary, and Homoeopathist
were next, but so close together tbat the judge was Ull-
- to place A third.

Handicap Sweep akes of 3 soya each, 1 ft, with 20
added. One mile. 12 subs.
Mr. T. Spsnce's Cat erine Parr, by Ahsault, I yrs,
Gm 3 b
(Furdhain) 1
Mr. Flintoff's Blossom, 5 yr.,',84 21b (W. Whit') 2
Mr. Baker's Gam-mter, 3 yrs, 6.4 21b ...(Withington) 3
Thef~~llowingale.) ran Gay, Jack-up-the-
Orchard, Sunrise' Mysterious Jack.
Bet to 1 agst Aims, 4 to 1 agst Catherine
Parr, 100 to 15 agst Sunrise.
W. n bGya tywaondlenAgitmbsa;waerneecnkexbte.tween the second and
third,