The Sun.
London, England, 1860-02-23 00:00:00

that, although intelligent naval officers and corn- 1
' manders in the commercial marine assert that 1
they have, while traversing the ocean, seen such
a" monster," observed its aprearanoe and watched
its motions, not only with the naked eye but
through powerful telescopes, yet these observers
were mistaken, and that what they took to be an
" animal" was nothing more than " seaweed."
We certainly shall not undertake to de-
cide whether the theory of the men of science
or the experience of the nautical observers
is to have the greater weight; but we are in a
position to assert, that the " sea-serpent" (or by
whatever name it may be called) which darted upon
our shores on Sunday last, was not a specimen of
curiously-entangled "sea-weed," but a most singu-
lar piscatory character, unlike any representation
of rare or remarkable fishes to be found in books,
and from its long, tapering forma, as well as the
mode by which it probably propelled itself through
the water, is not undeserving of being styled " A
Member of the Sea-Serpent Family."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING.—WEDNESDA.Y.
Although it again froze hard last night, all fears, owing
to the brightness of the morning, were soon dispelled as to
holding the races to-day. By noon, the ground was toler-
ably soft, and considering the length and selerity of the
winter, and the peculiar untare of the ground at Notting-
ham, it was far better going than most trainers anticipated.
On making jai:rallies this morning at the Infirmary, we
found that James Grimshaw, though much hurt about the
foot, was not so seriously injured as was imagined on the
previous evening. Some time, however, must elapse before
he can again appear in the saddle.
The Forest Handicap Plato of 50 sovs, for all ages. T.Y.C.
Mr. Martin's Confusion, 3 yrs, Cat llb (inc. 51b extra)
(Saddler) 1
Mt . Shelley's Lord Berkeley, 5 yrs, ist 101 b (L. Snowden) 2
Mr. Lincoln's Vigo, 4 yrs, 7st 21b (J. Snowden) 3
The following also ran :—Tyrant, Amsterdam, Lazy
Lass, Julie, Codicil, King Edward, Fern Leaf, Tormen-
tor, and f by Annandale—Calista.
Betting-5 to 1 agst Confusion, 4to 1 agst Lord Berke
ley, 5 to 1 agst Codicil, and 7 to 1 each apt Vigo and
Julie. After several attempts, a wretched start was effected.
Vigo, Tyrant, and Tormentor lay in front to the distance,
when Confusion got up to Vigo's neck, and the pair ran
head and head to within a few strides of home. Lord Ber-
keley, who had been lying forward, then made his effort,
drew rapidly on Confusion and Vigo, and after a good race,
was defeated by a neck only. There was a length between
the second and third, and Tyrant was a bad fourth. Codicil
and Lazy Lass got badly off, and were pulled up at the
distance.
The Little John Stakes of 5 soya each, with 30 added ; for
two-year-old colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 41b. Half a mile.
Lord Stamford's Little Lady, by Orlando—Volley
(A. French) 1
Mr. Merry's Zodiac
Mr. Bland's fby Annandale—Mary (Bullock) 3
The following also ran :—Rupert, Reverie, The Gipsy,
Jessamine, The Robber, Rosedale, Relief, Maid of Peru,
and Stormer.
Betting--5 to 4 agst Little Lady, 4to 1 agst Reverie, 5
to 1 agat Zodiac, 12 to 1 each agst Stormer and the Mary
filly, and 20 to 1 each agst Rupert and the Gipsy. Up-
wards of an hour was wasted at the post. When the flags
were lowered, a moderate start took place. Little Lady
leaped away in advance, closely attended by Rupert, the
Mary filly, and Zodiac. At the half-distance Rupert and
the Mary filly were beaten, and Zodiac made an ineffectual
attempt to overhaul Little Lady, but her ladyship, without
being headed, won easily by a length. The Mary filly was
au indifferent third, and Rupert a worse fourth.
A Selling Stakes for all ages, of 5 soya. each, with 20 added.
Half a mile.
Mr. Coverdale's Eva, 3 yrs (120), ist llb (H. Grimshaw) 1
Mr. Saxon's Little Poll, 3 yrs (120), 6st 61b . • (emery) 2
Mr. Morris's Dapple, 3 yrs (£2O), ist llb (Perry) 3
The following also ran—Wee Polly, Nemesis, Little
Jenny, Fern Leaf, Peggy Pollard, and Little Emma.
Betting—Even agst Dapple, 4 to 1 agst Eva, 6 to 1 agst
Fern Leaf, and 7to 1 apt any other (offered). The four
placed lay in front throughout, Eva having a lead of about
a length. On nearing the Judge's chair Little Poll got to
the girths of Eva, but was unable to head the leader, who
won a capital race by a head. There was a length between
the second and third horses. The winner, entered to be
sold for £2O, was disposed of for 46 guineas, to Mr. Price,
of Newmarket.
The Scurry Handicap for all ages, 3 soya each, with 20
added. Five furlongs.
Capt. Christie's Codicil, by The Cossack, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b
(Bray) 1
Mr. Trower's Lovett, 4 yrs, Bst 71b (G. Fordham) 2
Mr. Jacobs' Appendix, 4 yrs, 7st 71b (Edwards) 3
Malachite and Golden Pippin also ran.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Golden Pippin, 6to 2 each apt
Lovett and Codicil, and 4to 1 agst Malachite. Appendix
made play, followed by Codicil and Lovett. Within the
distance, Codicil took the lead, and won very cleverly by
half a length ; a length separated the second and third.
On the horses going away, Golden Pippin jumped round,
and was left at the post.
The oiee, A.anuai notate 'Lae. ur C am, 3 eaca
added. Two miles and a half.
Capt. Christie's The Dane, 4 yrs, 9.t 51b (White) 1
Mr. Swindell's Pactolus, i yrs, lOst 91b (Palmer) 2
Mr. William's Lincoln Green, aged, 9st 91b (Knight) 3
Mr. Reynard's Cheery Chap, 5 yrs, 9st 9lb (W. Marlon) 4
The following also ran :—Toddy, The Poet, Adiantum,
Congreve, Dianiant, Pyrrhus the Second, and Whitewall.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Pactolus—in running 6to 4 was laid
on him-5 to 1 agst Cheery Chap, 6to 1 agst The Dane,
and 10 to 1 agst any other (offered). Pactolus cut out the
work for about a quarter of a mile, when Congreve took up
the running, and carried it on to the Mansfield turn, fol-
lowed by Adiantum, Whitewall, and Pactolus. This order
continued for a mile, when Pactolus again led. The dis-
tance being reached, The Dane came to the front, and
eventually won easily by three lengths. The others came
in at intervals.
The Hunt Cup, and a piece of plate of 30 sovs for hunters.
Two miles and a quarter.
Mr. Lambert's Violet, aged, 9st 101 b (Mr. J. Hastings) 1
Mr. Woodroffo's Black Tommy, 5 yrs, 12st 21b.. (Owner) 2
Mr. Con's Red Rover, 4 yrs, lOst 101 b (Mr. Martin) 3
The following also ran :—Whaley, Charles the Twelfth,
Eagle, and Russell.
Betting—Even agst Red Rover, 3 to 1 each agat Black
Tommy and Whaley, and sto 1 agst Violet. Won by half
a length. Red Rover was a bad third.

with 50

ERAATMC—WaIIaco carried sst 121 b in the N.ottingham
Spring Handicap, on Tuesday, instead of 6st 81b, as stated
on the card, being 41b overweight.

RES FOR 1860.

rARY.
Cheltenham Club ..... 2B
Lincoln 29
.CH.
Northampton 27
Llanboidy 27
Croxton Park 3O

Thirsk l3
Epsom Spring.. 19
Newmarket F S ..23

Harpenden
Epsom ..22
Manchester 3O
Hungerford

Bibury Club 20
Stockbridge 2l
Winchester 22
Chelmsford 26
Newcastle .. 26
LY.

Nottingham
Stamford

Marlborough
Goodwood.