The Sun.
London, England, 1834-05-06 00:00:00

NEW SPORTING MAGAZINE.

The present number comes specially recom-
mended to us by some able remarks by Nimrod, on
the casualties to which stage-coaches are liable, and
suggestions for their prevention. These sugges-
tions are put forth in a pleasing, unassuming man-
ner,—but indeed Mr. Apperton is remarkable for
the ease and grace with which be writes on all sub-
jects connected immediately or remotely with sport-
ing. The embellishments are two in number, and
both cleverly executed portraits of those well-known
horses, Eglinton and Shakspeare. We give an
extract of Russian Drosky driving :
" The drosky is a very low four-wheeled carriage, the
body of which is so near the ground, that the lower part
of one's dress is either enveloped in dust or besmeared with
mud. It is, in fact, nothing more than a narrow bench,
at the hinder part of which is a small back, about as high
as the middle of a man's body, and against which he leans,
straddling across the bench with his legs straight down on
each side like a dragoon on his horse; if a second person,
he sits on the same bench sideways, with nothing to rest
his back against • and then, in front of all, comes the
driver, with his legs also across it, and separated only from
the person next to him by a small iron bar, about six
inches high, which, affording him no support, he must
necessarily, should there be two persons, jolt against the
one sitting nearest to him.
The public drosky-drivers are all dressed alike ; they
wear an ill-shaped low-crowned hat with a buckle on it ;
a blue coat, which folds over the breast, and is tied round
the waist by a sash, the skirts hanging a little below the
knees ; and trousers of great width tucked inside the boot,
which comes rather more than half way up the calf of the
leg. The colour of the trousers is sometimes similar to
that of the coat, or only a few shades lighter ; but frequently
they are of a light pink, when new; these, however, soon
become dark enough, from the filth that is accumulated on
them. On their backs they carry a tin plate, on which is
marked their number. They all wear long beards, and are
altogether, to an English eye, queer-looking charioteers.
" Some of the droskies belonging to private gentlemen
are neat and pretty looking little carriages. They have
what are called, I believe, splashing-leathers, to ward off
the dirt, and are furnished with padded seats and backs ;
but as they are on the same principle as the public drosky,
they are, like them, very inconvenient for more than one
person. They are generally drawn by two horses, one of
which does all the work, and the other is merely kept for
show, being taught to bend its neck outwards, and toss the
head up and down. This bearing of its head has a dashing
and spirited effect at first sight, but when once accustomed
to it, one is apt to pronounce it a foolish fashion, as it must
certainly be a very painful action to the poor creature, who
has no doubt learnt it to his cost. We were given to un-
derstand that what is considered by the Russian gentry to
be ' the knowing thing' is, to bring the show-horse to such
a pitch of agility that, while driving rapidly, he shall touch
the ground with his nostrils, and toss the snow up in the
air as he prances along. Some of those we observed could
very nearly, as I thought, accomplish this feat."

MEHEMET ALI-THE TURKS AND
THE JEWS.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
MEHEMET ALI, nowithstanding the fail-
' ings which belong to him, possesses a character
more European than any of his predecessors,
or, so far as we know, of his contemporaries
among the Mahometan powers. The extent
of his conquests, only stopped for a time, whilst
he is recruiting his strength, and increasing his
means, must give him a moral -influence over
Turkey almost equivalent to the actual
possession of it, and whenever any favourable
circumstance shall present the opportunity, it
will enable him to make an easy conquest of it.
England and France will take care that the
Autocrat does not possess himself of it, and
even if that were possible, it would be difficult
for any European Power to retain it long
against one who is connected by religious as
well as other ties with the people. The Turks
are, naturally a proud and warlike nation, and
they will easily transfer their allegiance from an
unfortunate and indolent Monarch, to one who
.
sympathizes with their feelings, and displays
that energy of character which they have been
accustomed to admire and revere. If Turkey
cannot maintain her influence against Russian
intrigue and power under her present Sove-
reign, she may do so when associated with
Egypt under a monarch of a totally different
character. If money is wanting, MEHEMET
so long as he holds the sovereignty of Syria,
must have means of obtaining whatever his ne-
cessities may require. There is a people pos-
sessed of vast wealth who value that land above
all others. It is clearly the interest of England
to cultivate a commercial connection with Egypt.
In Poland, Morocco, and Turkey, 'the Jews
are numerous, intelligent, and prosperously en-
gaged in commercial affairs ; yet they are op-
pressed, and constantly exposed to the evils
which arise from a feeling of •insecurity. Let
the English nation set another example to the
world of enlightened liberality. Let the Jews
be emancipated ; and not only so, but let our
e trrepartestehnetat yeewssiiwi
ittllrcountrie attention.s we hvviaiveereiviearmNevcel
have influence let it be employed in favour of
the deserving among them. They have formed
and led the way to the formation of a middle or
trading class in every country in which they
have been tolerated, ,and it is through them
that a new and advantageous commercial con-
nection may be carried on with Egypt, Turkey,
and parts of Africa, with which we have at
present no commercial connection, and of which
we have yet comparatively little knowledge.

A maiden lady, named Thierry, died lately
at Chateauneuf, in France, at the extreme age of 104
yers and 11 months, who retained her mental facul-
ties to the last. About 50 years ago her constitution
was considered so debilitated, that some persons con-
ceived they were making a profitable speculation by
purchasing her estate for a very considerable annuity
for her life.

A novel of a very remarkable character is
about to appear, connected with the fortunes and fate
of an English family of wealth and influence. A
more striking history never, in this or any other coun-
try, attracted the pen of the romance-writer, and re-
port ascribes no ordinary power to that which has now
undertaken it. The name of the work is " Rook-
wood." There has, of late, been no deficiency of
Spanish, German, French, and Oriental fictions ; we
shall now have a strictly English romance ; and though
the tale is said to be of a strictly tragic nature, it
will not be without the relief of comedy in its minor
characters, among whom figure the jovial highwayman
Ned Turpin, and a crew of Roystering gipseys. Ned,
it is true, is not so poetical a robber as Robin Hood,
but he is not less hearty or daring, and can boast of
more surprising achievements than were ever per-
formed by his predecessor of merry Sherwood.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

T iTTERSALL'S.

I

hispite of his TILE DERBY.
e‘w‘ cough,"
for
he"an
dhom
P
g thee , ‘
P‘l
e believe, was the only bet made about him. Bubas,e
was quoted at 5 to 1, but not backed outright ;. Shilelah;
reported to be qualified for the " coughing gT
division,
position in the bettin-4 to 1 was taken in fifties, and
h ,
way a point. Some outsiders were backed, -1'
t the bettn
generally was dull. Closing prices :
4 to 1 agst Mr. Batson's Plenipotentiary
aelnaripmoin retains t'aifnacst I'.
his ha° ',°-
5 to 1 agst Mr. Watt's Bubastes
6 to 1 agst Duke of Cleveland's Shilelalt
8 to I agst Lord Jersey s Glencoe (taken)
8 to 1 agst Mr. Yates's Bentley (not named)
17 to 1 agst Sir M. Wood's Br. to Marpessa (taken)
`26 to 1 agst Mr. Gardnor's Comet
20 to 1 agst Duke of Grafton's Olympic
1000 to 20 agst Mr. Houldsworth's Darius (taken)
~
1000 to 20 agst Mr. W. Edwards's Intriguer (taken)
2000 to 30 agst Mr. Grevtlle's Faunus (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Mr. Sadler's Delightfol (taken)
1001 to 15 asst Mr. Greatrea's Trulla colt (taken)
.1003 to 15 agst Mr. Ley's Rosanne colt (taken) ,„,kes'
1500 to 30 agst Mr. Greville's two, Faunus and Jonos
15 0 to 1000 on Darius agst Trulla (taken)
50 even betted between Intriguer and Ifosanne
Delirium was declared not to start for the DesbY'

OAKS.
I to 4 agst Mr. Walker's Cotillon
11 to 2 agst Lord Berner's May-day (taken)
16 to I agst Sir S. Graham's Zulima
19 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Fl3catcher
5 '0 to 30 agst Lord Jersey's two (taken)
SHIRLEY STAKES, AT EPSOM.
50 even between Pincher and Intriguer

•ze,
THE ECLIPSE FOOT (ASCOT RACES).-This ned 10,*
in the possession of Mr. Cosby, has been chal en, with
by Lord Exeter, with Galatea, and Lord Chesterfiecwstav
Glaucus. The challengers and Mr. C. will have to
100 sevs. each, p.p., his Majesty adding 200 sous.

GOODWOOD RACES, 1834. for
LAST DAY.-Sweepstakes of 50 S WS. each, h. "
two-yrs. -old.
Mr. Kent's Mischief, Lord Lichfield's Tipperar,"l,
Greville's Marmoset, Lord Egremont's f. by Skim—"—

NE WMA RKE T CRAVEN MEETING, Irelb
FRIDAY. —The Bruton-street Stakes of 100 soil.
h. ft., for 3-yrs.-old. R.M.
Lord Tavistock's f. by Royal Oak—Mona ; Lord 2117
terfield's c. by Velocipede—Dahlia ; Lord Li` hell
Ethiopian, by Memnon, Lord Jersey's Brother
Gwynne.

SECOND SPRING MEETING, 10 3, ,yrs.'
MoNnAY.—Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, h. ft.,
old. T. Y. C. q
tr
Lichfield Spalding's b. f. by Jerry—Lady Eresby ;
Lichfield's ch. c. by Priam—Sister to Portrait ;
ville's Zimri, by Zmganee—Ambiguity.

CRAVEN MEETING, 1837. A fOf
, WEDNESDAY.-Sweepstakes of 100 sous. eacli, n. ft.'
Chesterfield's Lord Lich fi Lichfield's sy c.r. rbi
aymP_r i
oa me t—a
„Ai
al
ni nai a(t3uirbes .
3-yrs.-old. R. M. Lori
„ , 01 '
c. by Lapdog—Effie Deans. „, eaell'
FR - IDAI.—The Bruton-street Stakes of 100 s`''''.
h. ft., for 3-yrs. -old. R.M. te field'
Air. Kent's c. byEmilius—Victoire • Lord Ches-A..r, 13:1
f. by Priam—Dahlia; Lord Lichfield's Cassanw— '1
Priam—Zillah. ()3;1 bos;r). ;•1 'i

COLONIAL MARKETS-(THIS

BRITISH PLANTATION SUGARS. At length .s°lne
.
the new crop has arrived, about 500 libels. b011ng,.,41
landed last week. The market is, in consequence, esp:
to become more active ; and this morning there is an ‘,
pearance of increased business. The delivery last
was under 1,000 hhds.
FOREIGN SUGAR. Brazil Sugars are rather dear`
but this morning there is little doing. -,,, it; ate'
EAST INDIA SUGARS. Low Brown oiaur...us
445. 6d. per cwt., and bright Grocery Grey at 555. per co
REFINED SUGARS.—Grocery qualities are steady: '
crushed is still in demand. .
COFFEE.—There is very little change in British pl
tation this morning--
In East India sorts there is so
business doing, at last week's prices. oy
RuThe deliveries continue small. The g •
.'
ment contract being fixed for Thuu rsday prevents anY •
crease of business, as buyers are anxious to know the p
at which it is taken.
TEAS.—The deliveries continue to indicate an
incre
lowC-e7thnainTstir'
trade in this article, at the late imp.rovement.
Bs. to Sc. 9d. per lb.
week,Or doinrdat:yt
oq ugaonotdi t tes
black.
nly
TOBACCO.—In stemmed and leaf Tobacco the en
roaildo
has kept steady as anticipated. The trade, buying ° hold.
in
no effect
stemmed,s al e s .souTnhde, panurdchraastehsemr asdheorhtas,:ndbedreny
_i4ns.°.:ol,otot
they are in need, work off with the present stock theY '', ,ba
and from the depressed state of things in general an°, "yi
prices asked, there is no encouragement to purchase onc.
necessity requires, although the holders appear very aii%i')
old dry leaf at 4d. 41/4d. to 41/2d., and for middling „oil
good 43/4d. to 514 d., fine 51Ad. to 53/4d., , -
41/2d., middling 43/4d. to 51/4d., good middling an [Al'
5%d. to 6d. per lb. For Ireland there has been very
l''
done ; the spinning qualities being short in stock. ket.
COTTON.—There is very.little animation in this Mar 9d.
TA LLOW.—The market is heavy at a decline to 41.5.
,r,,,,
per cwt. The arrivals last week were 546 casks.
r
Hors. is ls. per cwt. lower. e about.
Vera
late warm weather has much improved the appearance
the plantations. Prices of Hops are heavy-
-The accounts from the plantations state tht*,o[4
op.--- •1::o. 0
11A lIKEr.--
IN f d. 'HI
oats, per °4 •to hio
Iris!, .................. . ..
~ 16
British ..........
,;:vb..t*u 0
nein4, Per ' .-. 0 -7; 0
English ....... •
..
..
.. : ,rs A u 0
Scottoll: ..........
... .1,6, ii
14 0
Pease, St:°,, Olb• 13 0 42 I. .
Oatrnea,. 1)-- 4 • cl 0
Flour, per 200)....
[crate, and we InPortel no alteratiod,

GLASGOW CORN
The arrivals of Grain are mod
in prices.
Wheat, per 2401 b. s. d. s. d
British, old 2.60t028 '

new
Canada, free 2B 0 29 0
Trish
Parley, per 3291 b.
English — 0 C
Scottish 2O 0 22 0
Irish

_ _ __ _
______ ,
is sof
which
iWtijohsaßss:
IAEo
nssgT Elbseßev,nAAsusPplßpools: 23.--There
demand for good hops, and they are so scarce,!,
some samples were sold in our markneilltiltociiniaS.ntaiestehuratoofflociitear
71. per cwt.
theE
interesta s t
ie.rtne
in Possessions, oascieus
accountses isot ni.
question
the
es
such af
foreign
eedinO!
ahhi,:vi feD sl: tu.rn— —al gil::: sic: te:i;tiri
an —, noon, ,_
gn paper-, . in iaa ~
measures for putting her ambitious designs rcarss
quarter into execution. The details of htS 3 a'acelt
are not a little startling. Every one
Indian Empire. An able and intelligent British
founded: o y.erl
aunpao on
Journey these
teed, has calculated the probability of such an att 0101140!
as well as the chances of success, partly from b.is..iye4
observation, and partly from the information aie.ioo,4,
c(oLunieturtieensanthtreouognhollwy)h,ieNsh-howhiainsvaedcinengtlayrintryavinerussetedp_tr..lie:
on the spot from intelligent natives. His op lb, ve
luable at the resent juncture. The nasratic,_c„a ht
pnbliSriv
intOqUill:ldeSi: 7
Mr. Bentley. ---------1
BIRTHS. ~rl.w
On the 3d inst., in Billite " lad. vof
r-square, the
Harris, ' jun., Esq., of a daughter. ' t-Pl°
On the 2d inst., llrs.Jas. Vickers, f Seabrigh
o
°Rt. gi m e n tE Bs: n'
Hackney-road, of a son.
clet •
daughter of Liemustt." MARRIED• Alexao
Downie, On the 29th ult., at Camnethan-
v iluSlest daughte
Glasgow, to Mary ...na- iair' Lanark Es
,
Itre' aniSa:b esetail:
Robert Lockhart, Esq., bill, '""" sc, 4
q., of Castle- 001,iney, cid.
On the 4th - uisst bejustparticularc4, hil:
gGallas Native Infantry, to 1 Same Regt2ii et,
On the Ist inst., at St. John's Ch arch,f Darlerd
John, eldestof son John Gisborne, .1-' '
vo., o al
ehter of lho
,coatloSnaeul glloorl,brPohwi,li:f
Derbyshire, to Anne Susan, eldest (I°o
n,
hire. bei
Coates, Esq., of Smedley-hall, Lancashire. ,fi.. Ro
....
On the 3d inst., at St. Mar ''s, ambeth, i'i;facio-awor
Edward Cooch, son of William Cooch, Estl'',%aught°.
street, Herts, to Susanna Augusta sec
onu
Joshua Major Brooks, Esq., of ram hall.

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