The Sun.
London, England, 1856-10-27 00:00:00

THE SUN. LONDON, MONDAY E'vEt_tlNG, OCTOBPAI 27 I

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SPORTING NOTES.

LAW INTELLIGENC2.-4Thi3 Day.)

NOTIONS FROM NEWMARKET.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commis,ioner G,ulburn.)
IN RE C. VENABLES, JUNIOR-JUDGMENT,

"Is there anything fresh ?" is the question which one
person puts to another as they walk in the street, and
invariably an answer in the negative is returned. There
is really no news to communicate. Eloquence is at pre-
sent the " coming horse" for the Cambridgeshire. She
has been most satisfactorily tried, and with the same
animal that was " put through the mill" with Vengeance
prior to the Cesarewitch. " The Admiral" is too shrewd
a tactician, and has bad too much experience on the
turf to make a mistake, and I believe he entertains a
high opinion of Eloquence's chance. The Bedford
running would, too, justify, to a certain extent, the
fondness with which the mare is regarded ; still I con-
sider her formidable, albeit many persons deem her
somewhat too small to enable her to sustain with succes s
so severe a rave as that which will take place for the
Cambridgeshire.
Notwithstanding the demonstrations which have been
made in favour of Coup de Main, Eloquence, and
ethers, and despite the reports which have been circu-
lated about the horse's having of late done no work,
Vengeance maintains his ground in the market with
wonderful firmness. From ocular demonstration I can
testify that so far as looks are concerned no horse in the
world can be better than Vengeance, and should he
keep well I shall be fully prepared to see him achieve
the double event. His most dangerous opponents will
be Pole Star and Eloquence. Vengeance was always
considered better than Pole Star, and the estimate
which was formed of their relative merits by their
late trainer is, I think, correct. Malacca has a
nasty fighting action, but still, according to the
Cesarewitch running, he must obtain a forward
position at the finish. Coup de Main—or "Lord
Derby's horse," as he is called by those who wish to
get over the difficulties of pronunciation—is in conside-
rable demand. I have been informed that before the
Ascot Meeting he was tried with Forbidden Fruit at
even weights, and was only beaten by a head. Now, if
this trial was correct, and if Coup de Main only ran at
York to " gammon" the people, he must have a most
formidable chance. Still, if I recollect aright, he was
paraded about the streets of Doncaster, and was put up
by auction, but nobody would bid forty guineas for
him ! Still there are people who own that his race
with Fisherman, his subsequent performance for
the Selling Race, and his attempted sale, were a part of a
plot, but I believe that, although Jack Nokes or Tom
Stiles might /endeavour to deceive the public in his
manner, I do not think that Lord Derby would lend
himself to so mean and paltry an artifice. Coup de
Main I know once possessed some form which he lost,
but he may have neverthless regained it. Alma has
been backed on the strength of her Kelso performance,
but I will have " none of her." Poacher is an old 'un,
whose light weight is his only recommendation. Hos-
pitality ought to run well, if he be the Hospitality that
beat Fisherman so easily for the City and Suburban
Handicap. Merlin I do not understand, but I do not
think he could win on his merits. Of the old 'uns I
prefer Hungerford, but I have no expectation of seeing
him land the " Baron's colours" in triumph.
I shall not unnecessarily occupy space by referring to
the other horses likely to comprise the field, which will,
g
in all probability, number upwards of thirty starters.
Taking
thatthe n
o m Cesarewitchistakebraus beennnin made with reference to as my guide, and be-
lieving Eloquence's trial, I shall select
VENGEANCE AND ELOQUENCE
against the field ; but, in their default, either POLE STAR
Of Cour DE MAIN will pull tbroug'u.

This bankrupt was described an of Clifton, Taplow,
paper manufacturer, and applied last week for his certi-
ficate, when arguments were urged at great length.
His Honour now gave judgment, and said that on the

one hand it had been urged that the bankrupt was enti-
tled to the favourable consideration of the Court, and to
a certificate of the highest class. He had given it his
best consideration, and was sorry to say he could not
bring his mind to that conclusion. His Honour, how-
ever, said that as to the charge of fraud, by obtaining
goods from a Mr. Collins, just before his bankruptcy,
he considered it to have been hastily brought, and
there was not the slightest pretence for it. The only
question, therefore, was the class of certificate, and
looking at the conduct of the bankrupt since his
bankruptcy, and it had been exemplary, and there
was much to commend, as he ha I made every exertion
for the benefit of his creditors ; he was therefore en-
tiled to an immediate certificate of the second class. His
books had been kept with great regularityand propriety,
but, unfortunately, when he became involved, be en-
deavoured to keep on by resorting to accommodation
bine, and it was this that prevented him receiving a
certificate of the first class.

IN RE DURRANT.
This bankrupt was described as of New Oxford-street,
boot and shoe maker, and today passed his examination
on accounts, prepared by Messrs. Paul and Turner.
The balance-sheet, extending from Nov. 1552, to Aug.
1856, shows Dr. to Cr., 1,2281. 6s. ; to ditto hold,ng
security, 382/. ; profits, 2,7861. Cr. by property, 501. ;
ditto in the hands of creditors, 1651. ; trade expenses,
2,8411. ; domestic, 8031. ; losses, 5631.

BANKRUPTCY OF MADAME SEACOLE, OF THE CRIMEA.
To day a petition in bankruptcy was opened against
this well-known lady and her partner, Mr. Thos. Day,
and on which they were adjudicated bankrupt, and sur-
rendered in the usual manner. They are described,
" Tavistock-street, provision-merchants, &c." Protec-
tion was granted.

Two gentlemen, desirous of inhaling the fresh breezes
on the heath, bent their steps on Saturday towards the
" turn of thQ lands," and unfortunately came upon a
"trial party," and were just time enough to see the
result. Great indignation was expressed at their intro-
pion, which wa., of course, merely the result of accident.
It is said that one of the horses in the trial carried so
heavy a saddle, and so much weight, that saddle and
saddle-cloths were conveyed to and from the course by
a waggon and horses !
The minor events I shall not touch upon, but should
opportunity serve I may send some rough notes on the
doings for publication in the course of the week.
A FRESH MAN.
Monday Morning, eight o'clock a.m.