The Sun.
London, England, 1856-03-31 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, MARCH si. 1856.

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SPORTING NOTES.

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CORN EXCHANGE.

RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE.

The loading country markets held on Saturday were
very moderatEly supplied with wheat, the demand for
which was in a suggish state at barely stationary prices.
There was a fair sale for barley, at full quotations ; but all
(Aber articles were much neglected.
The continental 'nal kets have continued dull, yet very
little change hai taken place in prices. From New York,
we hava advices of lower quotations for both wheat and
flour.

Several important movements were made at North
ampton with reference to corning events. A new favourite
was introduced into the betting on the Metropolitan
Stakes, and, if report be true, the horse has been tried
sufficiently high to warrant the most sanguine expecta-
tions of success. I, of course, allude to Cannobie.
Middleton, too, has been brought into prominent notice,
owing to the clever style in which he won- the North-
amptonshire Cup. The running of Fisherman on Wed-
nesday, and the subsequent performance of Stork, are
calculated to strengthen the confidence which is placed
in Mr. T. Parr's horse for the city and Suburban. I
entertain a very high opinion of Fisherman's racing
Ability, and net on superficial grounds should I like to
desert his colours. Still, if my advices be correct, St.
Hubert, who is said to be again as sound as a roach,
will be capable of proving his superiority against all
comers. Under the careful and skilful management of
W. Goater, the horse, it is said, has wintered most
satisfactorily, and hopes are entertained that
lie will yet sustain the reputation which
preceded his debut as a three-year-old. As the time is
now rapidly approaching when it will be necessary for
me to state at length my views relative to the Epsom
events, I shall not, at present, pursue this subject
further.

Very moderate supplies of English grain were rsceived
up from market, last week. The imports from abroad
amounted to 24,661 quarters of wheat, 285 barley, 15,715
oats, 10,124 bonus, 3,795 tare; 13,583 linseed, 19,296 rape-
seed, and 11,176 sacks of flour.

A very molerate supply of English wheat—the quality
of which was gcod—was on offer in to-day's market, coast-
Witie and by land carriage. Notwithstanding that the
show of samples of both red and 'white was small, there
was no inclination manifested on the part of the factors to
sell on lower terms ; h,wover, as millers almost generally
were not buyers, except at a decline of from is to 2s per
quarter, the amount of business doing was trifling, and
the quotations were the same as on Monday last.
There was a fair average quantity of foreign wheat in
the market—fresh as well as ex granary ; but all kinds
met a very dull inquiry, and the currencies were next to
nominal.

The utter defeat of the favourites for the Northamp-
tonshire Stakes created a sensation. The Newmarket
touts were at fault with reference to Siding. They
fund out quick enough last year when his chance was
destroyed for the Cesarewitch, but failed to discover
th tt he had sufficient merit to win the first great Han-
dicap of the season. Fobert is unlucky enough at North-
ampton, and little perhaps did he expect, when he
stated before the race how unsatisfactory it was to run
second, that Freddy, the representative of his stable,
would obtain the barren honours of such a position.
Although Winkfield only obtained fourth place, yet he
beat all the favourites, This perhaps was, after all, his
best performance—of course the " fluke" by which he
defeated Rataplan last year is not taken into considera-
tion. Ariosto ran no better and no verse than I ex-
pected. Flatterer proved himself to be an errant cur.
Whilst running well up in front, ho suddenly stopped,
laid back his ears, and kicked. His exhibition on huts-
day gives little hopes of an improvement in his temper.
To cure him of his roguish propensities, it is said that
he will perhaps be added to the list of geldings. This pro-
ceeding would, however, sacrifice a most magnificent
horse. Challow Boy ran sufficiently forward to show
that his owner was not far out in his judgment in fancy-
ing that ho had a chance.

Floating cargoes of grain were much neglected.

With both English and foreign barley we were but mode-
rately supplied. Nearly all descriptions moved off steadily,
at prices fully equal to these realised on Monday last.
The malt trade was steady, and the quotations were well
supported.

The supply of foreign oats was good, but that of other
kinds was limited. The oat trade may be called steady,
at full prices.
There was a moderate demand for beans, the value of
which was well supported.

Peas changed hands steadily, at full quotations.
We had only a moderate demand for flour, at last week's
decline in value.

CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE.

Wheat—Essex Yc Rent.
Red ...• new 58i to 70s
Ditto•••..... old —a —a
Ditto, White new Os 75s
Ditt0........ old -$ —s
gorfolk and Lin-
coln, Rod, old —s —a
Ditto new 57s 105
Rye—Old ....••...... —8 —s
Yew ............ 453 47s
Ila 3 .8 333
Afal+ing ......... 32s 36s
. . 37s 42s
Milt—Suffolk and Nor-
folk 71s 76s
er0wn...........•• 61s 663
KingstonandWare 743 75s

.. • • 76s to 77s
jOats Yorkshire and

Lincolonsk., Feed 22s 24s
Potato •• • • 24s 29:.
Youghal aid Cork
Black. •—• • . 205 22;

Cork, White ..... 21s
Scotch, Feed..... 26s 30s
Beans—Tlek ......... 33s .
Pige0n5.......... 39s 42
Peas—Grey ........ •• 32s 363
Maple 35s 388
White... .... •... 39s 423
Boilers ... •• ...43s 46
Flour—Town-made." 63s 655
Suffolk .......... 48s 5
Btocktn & Norfolk 488 s',

‘Pordharn was claimed by the Marquis of Anglesey
and Mr. Howard to ride for the Whittlebury Stakes.
The right to his sersipes was warmly disputed, until the
lad put an end to the discussion by giving Mr. Howard
the prior claim. After Mr. Drewett, therefore, Mr.
Howard is Fordham's first master. Fordbam com-
menced his engagement with the Fiudon stable success-
fully. He rode Chevalier d'lndustrie for the Whittle-
bury, and, although he got badly off, he landed his
horse a clever winner. The starting at Northampton
caused some dissatisfaction, and many persons deemed
Mr. Hibburd scarcely justified in dropping his flag on
certain occasions when the horses were some distance
behind the post. The public, however, little know the
difficulty experienced by the starter in bringing a parcel
of "light weights"—whose orders are to get well off in
the front—under proper control. He needs have the
patience of Job, and the tact and determination of a
Field-Marshal. The absurd decision which was given
by the stewards in reference to the weight to be
carried by Tricolor and Hurdle for the Whittlebury
Stakes has been already pointed out by sporting writers.
I trust it will not be recorded as a precedent.
The rejoicings occasioned by the success of Siding for
the Stakes were turned into lamentations by the defeat
of Post Horse for the Earl Spencer's Plate. Wonders
were expected of this horse, and offers were made bef ,re
the race to back him for all his spring engagements.
My " pick" Flacrow made an example of his opponents.
Coal Black Rose was fractious before starting, and ran
the race with her bridle hanging loose over her head.
The less said about Coventry the better. People are
getting too wise to be "done" with their eyes wide open.
A. pretty scheme was concocted for the ring on Tuesday
with The Assayer, but the secret was soon out, and the
intended game was spoiled.
The result of ray guesses at truth last week was most
satisfactory.
The authorities at Doncaster exercised a wise discre-
tion in discontinuing steeplechases on their Town Mocr.
They were as out of place there as would be Mr. Cooke's
high'y-trained stud and performing elephants at the
little theatre in the Strand. The programme presents an
attractive appearance, and its legitimate events- and the
promise of tNo days' interesting sport is likely to be
pleasantly fulfilled. The magnificent Subscription-room
will be opened as usual, under the care of Fuller An-
drews. I will briefly express my opinion on the pro-
bable result of the racing.
For the Trial Stakes I shall select Tilly, Bold Bucs
clench having shown anything but " form" this sea-
son. Tom Burke, Alfred, and Coal Black Rose seem
most entitled to notice for the Sheffield and Rother-
ham Plate. The last-mentioned animal is, however,
also engaged in the Chesterfield Plate ; it is therefore
impossible to state at my present writing for which
event she may be intei did. Gamekeeper, King of the
Gipsies, and Outer Pacha, however, shall represent
toy interest, for the Chesterfield. For the Hopeful
Stakes, Lambourn and Amorous Boy are my selections.
I am somewhat puzzled to make a "pick" for the
Dsucaster Handicap. The most noteworthy names on
paper are, in uty opinion, Saneelmx, Saraband, Bolton,
Freddy, and Bobby Taft. Of these I shall be inclined
to stand on Freddy and Bobby Taft.
For the Be, ting-Room Stakes I fancy M. D. and
Merlin.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

Very moderate supplies of foreign stock were imported
into London last weak—the total arrival being 2GB head.
In the cs3rrocponcling week in 1855 wo received 1,33 ; iu
1854, 1,424; in 1853, 2,761; in 1852, 1,185; in 1851,
2,218; ant in 1350, 1,151 head.

IN.PORTS INTO LONDON LAST WEEK.
Beasts. Sheep. Lambs.

From
Antwerp —
Ostend
Rotterdam ..,
Calais —
Hamburgll — ~,
Harlingen 92 ~,

Calvos. Pigs.
50

... - - 12 ... _

••
102 •

Total... 92 102 ... 74 ...
The yearly comparison of weekly imports is as follows :
Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Figs.
1855 315 203 -
-.554 613 587 —21 S
.Ss`4

316 .••
29
142 -

-- ...

1852 2.:)5 664
1851 4OO 1,547
1850 272 ... 737
To-day's market was very scantily supplied with foreign
stuck, in hub middling condition. There was a considerable
increase in the arrivals of home-fed beasts fresh up this
morning, and their general quality was good. Although
the attentlanco of buyers was extensive, the beef trade
ruled very inactive, at a decline in the quotations, com-
pared with this day se'nnigbt, of 2d per 81bs. The highest
value of the best Scots was.4s 8d per Sibs. From Nor folk,
Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received 2,4;10
Scots and shorthorns ; from other parts of England, 350 of
asiutn kiu4s ; from Scotland, 450 polled Scots, arid from
Ireland 150 oxen.
We were fairly supplied with sheep for the time of year,
and the condition of most breeds was good. The mutton
trade was very firm, at Friday's advance in the quotations
of 2d per Sibs. The best old Downs in the wool sold at
5s 41 ; out of the wool, 4s 8d per Ms.
Lambs, though in moderate supply, were very dull, at
drooping prices— viz., 6s to 7s per S lbs. Oily 20 came to
hand from the Isle of Wight.

The show of calves was limited, yet the veal trade was
heavy, at Friday's ilecline—the top figure being 58 10d per
8 lbs.

Theis was a vei y slow sale for pigs, at barely stationary
prices.

Per Sibs to sink the offals.
a. d. s. d. s. d. s.
Inferior 8ea5t0....3 2to 3 4,PrimeSouthdown 5 0 5 4
Second quality.... 3 6 3 10,Large crse. calves 4 4 5 2
Prime large oxen 4 0 4 4(Prime small d 0... 5 4 510
Prime Scots, die. 4 6 4 8 Large hogs ..... . 3 6 4 2
Inferior Sheep ...3 S 4 G Small porkers ... 4 4 410
Second quality ...4 2 4 6 Suckling calves-22 0 29 0
Prime erse.-wlled.4 8 4le Quarter old pig..2l 0 i. 7

The meeting at Thir4c will be regarded as a satis-
fmtory "appealage" to the gathering at Doncaster.
The aNtointEti sport does not require comment.
By the way, a "Tipster" has started in the North,
calling himself " Northsayer," in contradistinction,
ppose, to Soothsayer !

Lamb, 6s
TOTAL SUPPLY.
Beat s .......... 4,211
Sheep ... .. • . . • .. • . 21,8,10
Calves .. • • .. • • • • • • • • 67

o,lto 7'a 0,1. - -
I FOREIGN SUPPLY.
Beasts— ................ . 233
1 Stieoo ....•• .......• ...... 33
Calves...". .............. 33
1 1'ig5.......... ..... ....... --.

A FRESH MAN.

A statement and comparison of the supplies and prices of fat
stock exhit,itcd and sold in Smithfield Cattle Market, on
Monday, April 2, 1555, and in the Metropolitan Market
this day, Monday, March 31, 1856.
Per Sibs, to sink the ofFals.
. April 2,1855.1 March 31,'36
s. d. s. d.ls. d. s. d.
Coarp3 and inferior beasts ... 3 2to 3 4;3 2to 3 4
Second quality ditto 3 6 4 23 6 316
Primo large oxen ... ... 4 4 4 61 0 4 4
Prime Scuts, &c 4 S 4 101,4 6 4 8
Coarse and.inferior sheep ......3
6 3 813 8 4 0
Second quality ditto ..„ 310 4 04 2 4 6
Prime coarse woofed ditto 4 2 4 414 8 410
Primo Southdown ditto 4 3 5 0 5 0 5 4
Lambs 5 0 6 01'6 0 7 0
Large coarse calves 310 4 4; 4 4 5 2
Prime small ditto 4 G 4 10;5 4 510
Large hogs ... 3 0 4 oi3 6 4 2

March 31.

ARRIVALS AT DONCASTER THIS DAY.

Plausible, Dresser, Sister to Nancy (2 yrs), Dutch-
man's Daughter (2 yrs), Colt by Burgundy (2 yr:;),
Coal Black Rose, Victory, Hope, Miss Allen, Willie
Crawford, (2 yrs), hlarmion, (2 yrs),. John Cosser
Colt (2 yrs), Admiral Lyons (2 yrs), O.ner Pacha, An-
niversary, Mary, and Colt by Birdcatchrr, out cf Lady
Hy+le's dam (2 yrs).
The around is in excellent running order.
Malt —Cardsharper, Peto, Bracken, Grmculus
E9uriens, and A.dam, are expected to leave here for
Doncaster.

Neat small porkers
Beasts...

, 4 2 4 4
4,319

!4 4

4 10
4,211

Sheep 27,030 21,800
("lives 123 67
Pigs ... 310 200
SUPPLIES ON SALE, April 3, 1851.-1-leads, 5,199 ; sheep
and lambs, 25,750; calves, 97; pigs, 320.
April 4, 1851— Masts, ; sheep and lambs, 22,290 ;
calves, 203 ; pigs, 190.