The Sun.
London, England, 1856-03-24 00:00:00

1 COURT OF COMMON COUNCI G.

(Meeting This Day.)

BIRTH OF A FRENCH PRINCE.

A Special Court of the members of the Common
Council was held this morning at the Guildhall,

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consider the propriety of passing a resolution of con-
gratulation to their Imperial Majesties' the Ei nperor
and Empress of the French, upon the auspicious occa-
sion of the birth of an Imperial Prince." Th. Lord
Mayor in the chair. There was a very full atteoadance
of the members of the Cuuit.

The Lora) MITOII said, he felt certain no a.p.)logy
was needed for his calling them together that day, rela-
tive to the birth of a French prince, especially when
they considered the close amity that existed between
France and England, and recollected the auspicious visit
of their Imperial Majesties to this city.
Mr. Deputy Lorr, in moving a resolution in accord-
ance with the purposes of the meeting, briefly alluded to
their Imperial Majesties' visit to this country, and re-
marked that the health of the Prince was most auspicious
being on the eve of peace which ail so ardently desired.
He concluded by moving the adoption of the resolution.
Mr. Alderman KENNEDY seconded the resolution.
A committee was then formed who retired to consider
the address.

They shortly after returned into court with the address
which was real. It referred to their Imperial Maje,ties'
visit to the city, and concluded by congratulating them
on the auspicious event that had lately taken place.
The address' was unabimously agreed to. After which
the court broke up.

SPORTING NOTES.

COMING EVENTS.

Metropolitan and provincial turfites will enjoy their
Easter week after their own peculiar fashion, and the
sport which is provided for them at ,Catterick Bridge,
Coventry, and Northampton, will enable them to in-
dulge their inclination to the top of their bent. Northern
sportsmen dnly are likely to assist at the Catterick
gathering, the racing not being of sufficient importance
to excite general interest. People, however, have no
objection to be " sent to Coventry" for two days, be-
cause they can take the city of Peeping Tom, en route to
Northampton. At the last-mentioned town, however,
will be celebrated the meeting of the week, and acc)rd-
ing to the advices which I have this morning received, a
large and busy gathering may be calculated upon with
certainty. The Subscription Room, at the. George
Hotel, will be opened as usual, Fuller Andrews, boldly
undertaking to provide the requisite accommodation at
his own risk and expense. I trust the patronage which
he seeks and deserves will not be withheld from him.

The character of the appointed sport has been already
rendered familiar to the reader. I shall not, therefore,
unnecessarily occupy space by expatiating on the
" features" presented by the programme.
Although three nominations only are appended to the
Trial Stakes, and although the probabilities are that the
race will be reduced to a match between Tame Deer and
Fisherman, the encounter is likely to be marked by pe-
culiar interest on account of the running of the above-
named horses at Lincoln ; where, it will be remembered,
Tame Deer beat Fisherman at equal weights ; the former
will, however, now meet Fisherman ou 9 lbs. better
terms, Mr. Parr's horse having extra weight to carry to
exempt him from being claimed for 6001. Fisherman was
many pounds better at Warwick than when he ran
at Lincoln, and I. shall expect him, should he "perform"
on Wednesday, to prove that his running with Tame
Deer in February was " all a mistake."
The support which Coal Rlack Rose has received for
the Earl Spencer's Plate warrants the belief that she
will not go for the Stand Plate, but that she will be
entirely reserved for the " event" on Thursday. In her
absence, therefore, I shall expect to see the Rajah, Com-
modore Charley, and The Flying Duchess occupy the
most prominent places in the race for the Stand Plate.
Could I calculate with certainty upon a start I should
be inclined to "stand" Merlin and Amorous Boy far the
Wbittlebury Stakes. A man need indeed, however, be
possessed of second sight to indicate the winner of such
a race.

The unlucky little King of Trumps heads the list of
acceptances for the Nene Stakes. Still the character of
his probable opponents seems so insignificant, that he
will, doubtless, have little difficulty in pulling through.
His most formidable competitors will perhaps be Master
Slender and Noisette.

I shall exp,ct Qacen's Head to beat Stork for the
Racing Stakes.

The betting on THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES has
not been characterised by particular briskness. Still the
race is not likely to be devoid of interest. Winkfield
has been steadily supported, and I deem him worthy of
the trust reposed in him. In Little Davie, however, he
will meet a most dangerous opponent. The running of
this horse at Liverpool and Warwick is most eatis.
factory ; and, although the course is somewhat too
severe, yet with his comparatively light weight he will
doubtless be enabled to "get home" with the foremost
flight of competitors. Of Flatterer I, at present, enter-
tain no expectations. He, however, seems to rue to be
every inch a race-horse, and when not out of his
distance, and when really backed by his party)
he will be a dangerous animal to stand against.
Paletot will, prhapz, run forward, but I doubt
his ability to concede 81bs. to B,sika. In Puck's pre-
tensions I have no faith. The most formilable three-
years-old is, in my opinion, S.nack, but whether this
horse is really intended I am at present unable to deter-
mine. By the way, I had almost passed over Speed-
the-Plough, who is certainly entitled t, notice, albeit
the course will be too trying for him. The animals
which I am induced to select against the field are
WINKFIELD, LITTLE DAVIE, and SMACK, my preference
being indicated by the order in which I have set down
their names.

The interest which attaches to E trl Spencer's Plate
is deeper than that excited by the Stakes. A most ex.
citing race is likely to be occmioned. To select the
actual winner is a task too difficult to be attempts]. Cal-
culating, however, upon a start, I shall take Flamow
and LI Victims to represent my interest.
11-Amnion is said to be a "good thing" for the Al-
thorp Park Stakes ; but I am disinclined to express a
definite opinion on the comparative chances of " dark"
horses. For the " Cup" my facy points to Homily.
Titormous and Prince's Mixture are the most entitled
to notice for the Delapre Handicap.

The respective partisans of Fly-by-Night and
Yellow Jack seem determined to sustain t'leir
opposing interest with spirit. At the Victoria Club
on Saturday night renewed hostility sot in against
Fly-by• Night, who, it way joe)Fiely remarked, had oh-
twined the real carrat at last. 100 to 40 was laid three
times against him, and at 2 to 1 backers might have
been accommodated to any amount. The last mentioned
odds would have been taken about Yellow Jack. La Vic-
time was in much demand for the Chester Cup at 1,000
to 15 and 1,000 to 20, whilst a reported " break down"
caused Ariosto to bs " knocked out" of the betting for
the City and Suburban Handicap. Some important
movements relative t) coming events may be made at
Northampton, where backers of horses are likely to be
assembled in large numbers. I shall be " amang them
taking notes," and should any important demonstration
be made, why " faith I'll prent it."
March 24. A FRESH MAN.

MOVEMENTS IN THE CITY.
2 O'CLOCK P.M.

Flatterer has this morning again received powerful
support fn. the;N-rthamptonshire Stakes, and is almost
as good favourite as anything. Whether the "demon s•
tration" was genuine or not I will not attempt to deter-
mine. If Flatterer is really meant, he will be a f.rmi-
dable opponent. Ariosto has too, received considerable
support, and the rumour about his " break down" is
said to be "all bash." I, however, have no faith in
" bottled up" horses. The opinions which I have given
above I am disinclined to alter.

A FRESH MAN.

LATEST CITY BETTING.—SATURDAY.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES.
7to 1 ag.t Winkfield (8 to 1 taken)
12 to 1 agst Besika (taken)
12 to 1 agst Palotot (taken)
100 to 7 agst Little Davie (taken)
100 to 7 agst Speed the Plough (take 100 to 6)
100 to 5 aget Shoreham (taken and offered)
EARL SPENCER'S PLATE.
7to 1 apt Postborde (taken)
Bto 1 apt Coal Black Rose (taken)
9 to 1 agst La Victims (taken)
10 to 1 agst Flacrow
15 to 1 agst Tom Burke (taken)
CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP.
100 to 3 agst Ariosto (offered)
No other change of importance.
CHESTER CUP.

1000 to 20 agst La Vieticae (1000 to 15 taken freely)
1000 to 20 agst Epaminondas (taken)
50 to 1 apt Blooming Heather (taken)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
100 to 40 aget Fly-by• Night (taken)