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London, England, 1858-06-04 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 4, 1858.

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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

ASCOT RACES—THE CUP DAY•
The only drawback from the complete success of the
Cup Day was the absence of the Queen. No royal stan-
dard floated over the private stand—no pretty proces-
sion of open carriages and red coated huntsmen appeared
on the course, and there was no loyal welcome, and no
waving of hats and handkerchiefs. The saloon of the
Royal Stand was occupied by a private party; but con-
spicuous on the summit of the building was the Prince of
Gude, glistening in his gay robes, with eis copper-coloured
attendants. They were not, however, the sole objects of
interest amongst the visitors, for in the private stand
were the Duke do Ma'akhoff and suite, and the spectators
teemed really rejoiced that " the Marshal" should be
present at one of those English shows which constitute
a triumph of good order, and good temper. More elori-
ous weather c arid not have been desired. Scarcely a
light fleecy cloud drifted over the bright blue sky, and
the sun shores and sparkled on the many-hued dresses of
the ladies who crowded the Grand Stand, and imparted
a peculiarly gay and picturesque appearance to a scene
which has no parallel, either in or out of England.
Devoid f the noise and confusion of Epsom, Ascot
presents attractions which are all powerful to Londoners,
and which have the effect of drawing lady visitors to the
heath, as many a benedict, instead of taking his spouse
to the Derby, has to make a promise of accompanying
her to Ascot. The heath never looked more picturesque,
not even when graced by Royalty and a numerous re-
tinue, and amidst "a summer crisp with shining woods,"
people never seemed more disposed for thorough enjoy-
ment. The opening of the railway direct to the course
exercised a great effect upon the traffic on the road, di-
verting the stream of visitors from Windsor, whilst per-
haps it increased the throng on the course.
To all appearances, the Grand Stand was never more
crowded with persons of both SEXOI ; but there were
fewer carriages and dashing " traps" than usual on the
" opposite side of the course."
A walk over for the first race, and a foregone conclu-
sion for the second event, enahled the spectators to select
their paces at their leisure, and afforded an opportunity
for book-makers and backers of horses to pursue their
operations on the Cup without hurry or inconvenience.
Speculation underwent several important changes at the
close. During the early part of the morning, as little
as 10 to 1 had been taken ab int Sedbury, who, how-
ever, receded in the betting before the steady support
conceded to his stable companion, Arsenal. As our
report will show, Sedbury did not go the post, although
no formal declaration of his non-starting was made. It
was almost impossible to determine which animal was
really first favourite at starting, and in giving the prece-
dence to Arsenal we think we have indicated the true
tone of the market. The race is fully described in the
usual place, and it will be sufficient to state that Fisher-
man, ridden by Wells:, his inseparable companion last
season, proved his title to be considered the champion
of the English Turf.
The " Ascot Cup" was manufactured at the establish-
ment of Messrs. Garrard, in the Haymarket. The de
sign and model are by Mr. Cotterill. In this " Cup',"
his usual felicity of composition is obvious. He has in-
troduced a passage in the history of Berchtald Taringen
encountering, in the wilds of Switzerland, and slaying
an enormous bear. The duke has dismounted from his
horse, which is held by an attendant, and trembles at
his propinquity to the grisly monster, which rushes
headlong to the attack. The duke is in armour of
chain mail ; his shield, on which is engraved the Swa-
bian Lou, is suspended from his shoulders, and he
waits, without shrinking, the onset of his formidable foe.
Two bloodhounds form the accessories of the composi-
tion, one of which the bear has killed, and the °thew!
somewhat daunted at the fate of his companion, pre,
pares, however, courageously to assist his mater.
The New takes was another triumph for Baron
Rothschild's " unfashionably-bred colt," North Lincoln.
Prior to this race some brisk betting took place on next
year's Derby ! 20 to 1, and, we believe, as little as 16 to
1 was taken abeut Marionette; after the race 30 to 1
, was offered. Musjid was hacked freely at 25 to 1 be-
fore his defeat, but his running did not greatly discour-
age leis supporters.
The Stand Plate, a new race, moat injudicously
fixed for the Thursday, wound up the proceedings.
We would suggest that for the future the Stand Plate
should be used to strengthen Friday's list.
Tile A division of reserved police have acquired quite
a reputation for the regularity and facility with which
they clear a race course, and maintain order amongst a
dense crowd ; but something must be allowed for the
good temper and quiet demeanour of the populace. Su-
perintendent Walker of the A division, and Superinten-
dent Hughes of the D division had the command of the
men, and they were ably assisted by Inspectors Grant,
Butt, and Bradstock. Their tact and the discipline of
their men were worthy of the commendation which was
elicited. Even the most intractable intruder on the course
alter the saddling bell bad rung was compelled to ac-
knowledge the forbearance with which the police die-
charged their duty.
Toe regularity and promptitude with which the busi-
ness arrangements were carried out require merely a
passing notice, for Mr. Ed ward Hibburd's ceurteey to
all persons who had business to transact, and his tho-
roughly practical acquaintance with racing matters, have
been frequently approved.
The starting was unexceptionable ; the weighing de-
partment, as usual under the direction of Mr. Manning,
was remarkable for its efficiency, whilst even the " worst
loser" could not cavil at the decisions of Judge Clark.
The new Master of the Buckhounds, Lord Sandwich,
entered con amore into the business appertaining to his
position, and to judge from his solicitude and exertions
to obtain subscribers for next year's races, the interests
of the meeting are not likely to be neglected whilst he
holds office. His affability and ben loantie had the effect
of gaining many names to his nomination book.
Little time has Leon afforded us for j ,tting down the
names of the many distiaguished visitors who occupied
the stands. Amongst them we noticed the Duke of
Cambridge, the Duke do Malakhoff and suite, the
Duke of Montrose) Lord Derby, Lord Londesborough,
Lord Somerset, Lord Enfield, Lord March, Lord Zet-
land, Marquis of Bath, L ird William Powlett, Lord
Bateman, Marquis of Stuff wd, Lord Ohe.terfield, Lord
Henry Lennox, Marquis of Queensberry, Lord Dorches-
ter, Lord Bessboroegb, Lord Lensdale, Lord Miltown,
Lord Cli:deo, Lord Exmouth, Lord Coventry, Lord
Wilton, Lord Grey de Wilton, Lord Sand wich, Lord
De Mquley, Lord Qanterbury, Baron Rothschild, Sir R.
Pigot, Sir W. Ot,)driegton, Sir C. Ibbetson, Sir J. Haw-
ley, Hop. L. Ruist Colonel the Hon. J. Macdonald,
W. E. -Daueolube, Colonel Seymour, Hoe. A. E.
Wood, Capt. White, Admiral Roue, Mr. Heathcote,
Mr. R. Ten Broeck, Mr. Starkey, Mr. J. Merry, Alder-
man Copeland, Mr.
Crawford, Mr. Care w,Mr. J. H. C.
Whyndham, Mr. N, Street,
Mr. G. Street, M. Lupin,
Mr. Greville, Capt, Little, &c. Amongst the many
ladies of title were the Duchess of Sutherland and the
Marchioness of Aileshury.
The sort was decided as under :
Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, hit; for three-yr-olds ;
colts, Bst 71b ; and fillies, Bst 31b. Certain allow-
ances. Swinley Course. 5 sub'.
Mr. Payne's Turned Loose, Sat 31b (Flatman) w. o.
The St. James's te
estee Stakes, of 100 80V8 each, h ft,
for three-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bat 4.b. Old
mile. 9 subs.
Sir J. Hawley's Fi'z Roland, Sat 71b (Wells) 1
0 y Coiling wood, Set 7 ib(S Rogere) 2
Mr. Bowes's Star of tee East, Bst 71b (Flatulen) 3
Betting-7 to 2on Fitz Roland.
Fitz Roland went away with a clear lead, made all
the running, and wen easily by a length ; same distance
between second and third.
The Gold Cup, by subscription of 20 SOVJ each, with 200
added from the fuud; the second to receive 50 sovs
out of the states. Three-year-olds, Est 101 h ; four,
Bst 91b ; five, 9,,t
; six and aged, 9st 31b. Mares and
geldings allowed 31b, To start at the Cup post, and
go once round, about two mils and a half. 22 subs.
Mr. J. B. Starkey's Fisherman, 5 re, 955 (Wells) 1
Mr. Howard's Arsenal, 4 yrs, Bst slb .(Ferdham) 2
Admiral Harcourtes Gielerueire, 3 yrs, Get 7:b (Bullock) 3
Lord Londesborough's Warlock, 5 yre, 9et...(A.. Day) 4
Mr. J. Merry's Sunbeam, 3 yrs, Get 71b (Bray) 5
Mr. Barber's Commotioe, 4 s yrs, Bst 51b...(Flatman)
Mr. Saxon's Princess Royal, 3 yrs, Get 71b (Tuck) 7
Betting-9 to 4 eget Arsenal, sto 2 agst Warlock, 3
to 1 eget Fisherman, 4 to 1 agst Gildermire, 25 to 1 agst
Sunbeam, 25 to 1 agst arty other offered.
THE RACE.
In accordance with custom the horses were paraded
front of the Royal Stand, before round the enclosure in. fr
p
proceeding to the starting post. They were soon drawn
up in a line, and when the flag was dropped Princess
Royal went off with the lead, which she increased to 100
yards before reaching the Grand Stand, the others,
headed by Arsenal and Warlock, running in a cluster.
On rounding the top turn Princess Royal was still fur-
and on descending the Swinley Hill Com-
ther ahead,
motion drew into the second place,
A rsenal and Warlock,
nearly side side, h
-e-tpg next, Gildermire going on
fifth, and about three lengthy in the rear were Fisher-
man Sunbeam. .
and Nofurther change occurred until
reaching the Brick Kiln turn, when Princess Royal gra-
dually came back to her Pursuers, and Commotion
al takingArsen
dropped off,Second place, with Warlock,
Gildermire, Sunbeam, and Fisherman well laid up.
On entering the straight -Princess Royal was beaten,
and left Arsenal with a slight lead, Warlock and Sun-
beam being in close attendance upon him, with Gilder-
wire and Fisherman at their heels. Before reaching
the distance Sunbeam was disposed of, and Fisherman
soon afterwards took his
Piece at Arsenal's quar-
ters. At the half distance, Wells called upon the
old horse, who cleared Arsenal without any percep-
tible effort, and won by a length and a half, Gilder-
mire being beaten two lengLbe from the second, and
finishing three lengths in advance of Warlock. Sunbeam
was fifth, upwards of a dozen lengths behind Lord Lon-
desborough's horse, and Commotion and Princess Royal
trotted in. Time 4 min 42 sec.
The New Stakes of 10 cove each, with 100 added, for 2-
yr-olds ; colts, SA 7ib ; lilies, est eib. Winners extra.
T.Y C. 40 subs.
Baron Rothschild's North Lincoln, Set 121 b (in. slb
extra) ........................................... (Ashman) 1
Mr. Reece's Rosabel, Set 3lb (J. Goatee)
2
Sir J. Hawley's Mnsjid, Bat 711) (Wells) 3
The following also ran ;—Brother to Chanoinesse,

Helia, Marionette, Lord of the Manor, Sharper, and
Mazzini.

Betting-5 to 4 agst North Lincoln, 7t02 BO Ma-
rionette, 6 to 1 agst Musjid, 10 is 1 agst Mazzini, 100
to 8 eget Lord of the -Manor. North Lincoln took up
the running at the distance, followed by Rosabel and
Musjid, and won easily by two lengths ; a length be-
tween the second and third ; Marionette, Brother to
Chanrinesse, and Mazzini were next.
The Visitors' Plate of 100 sovs, and 25 for the second
horse, by subscription of 5 soya each. Once round and
a distance. 24 subs.
Mr. Payne's Somerset, 4 yrs, Bst 81b (Flatman) 1
Mr. Howard's Queenstown. Est 101 b (car. 6st
12th)
(Fodbam) 2
Duke of Bedfurl's Pampa, 3 yre, 6st (Challoner) 3
The following also ran ;—Vinkfield, Curious, Tic.
wald. Amorous Boy, Rose do Florence, Schoolfellow,
and Bellefield.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Queenstown, sto 2 agst Pampa,
7 to 1 eget Somerset, 10 to 1 agst Rose. de Florence.
Won by half a length ; four lengths between the second
and third ; Bellefield a bad fourth; Rose de Florence and
Winkfield were fifth and sixth ; the others beaten off.
The Royal Stand Plate of 200 sous, added to a Sweep-
stakes of 20 soya each, h ft ; 3-yr-olds, 74 4 b ; four,
SA 121 b ; five, 9st 51b; six and aged, 9,t 7 b ; certain
penalties and allowances ; the second to receive 50
sovs nut of the stakes. To start at the distance post

and go once round. 12 subs.
Mr. W. S. S. Crawfurd's Zuyder Zee, by Orlando,
4 yre, Bst 121 h
Sir J. Hawley's Schiedam, 4 yrs, fist 121 b ...(Wells) 2
Mr. J. Thompson's Tuostall Maid, 3 yre, 6st 131 h
• (Bullock) 3
Mr. T. Parr's Sir Colin, 4 yrs, 84t 121 b ...(G. Halt) : 4
Betting-2 to 1 agst Zuyder Zee, sto 2 eget Tunetali
Maid, 3 to 1 agst Schiedam, 7 to 2 aget S.r Cohn.
Sir Colin made the running to the Brick Kiln turn,
where Schiedam deprived him of the lead. At the dis-
tance Zuyder Zee took the second place, challenged Schie-
dam half way up, and won cleverly by three quarters of a
leng.b. Tunstall Maid was beaten a bead only from
Schiedam ; bad fourth.
LATEST DERBY BETTING.
30 to 1 agst MuPjid
38 to 1 aget Viking •
30 to 1 aget Marionette (offered)
1000 to 30 apt Gallus (40 to 1 also laid)
35 to 1 agst Phantom
40 to 1 agst Mutineer
40 to 1 agst Uralian
50 to 1 agst Antonio
50 to 1 aget Hesse Homburg colt

ASCOT RACE
Railway Plate.
Age et lb
Somerset 4 8 12
Kestrel
Prince of Orange 5 8 5
Sedbury 3 8 5
Apathy 4 8 4
Rosa Bonheur 4 8 1
Nereus 4 7 13
King of Scotland 5 7 11
No Salt (late Church
Langton)
First Class Wokingham.
Aee st lb
Peter Flat 5 9 7
Kestrel
Olympus
GrmculusEsnriens 6 8 4
Nereus
Comquot
Antiquary 3 7 10
Bads worth 4 7
Curious
Rocket
Scribbler
Inder
Second Class WI
Age st lb
Indulgence ...... 5 8 7
Co rt. quot 4 8 4
Tunstall Maid
Knight of Kars 3 7 4
Chanoinesse

3 THIS DAY.
S winley Course.

Age at lb
Tunstall Maid 3 7 6
Perjury .... ..... 4 7 2
Scribbler 3 6 10
La Maladetta
Courier
Loyalty ..... 3 5 6
Adeliz
Fanny Kaye 3 5 2

Three-quarters of a mile.
Age st lb
Orianda'
Little Cub 4 6 13
Schismatic 3 6 11
Humbug
Rio 4 6 8
Greenwich Fair .. 3 6 7
Chantress
Dart filly
Jack Horner 3 5 13
Media Noce
Lass of Richmond
Hill
,kingham Stakes.
Age et lb
Hydromel
Chantreee
Admiralty
Neva
Vrow 3 4 12

RAIL WAY INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON, BRIGHTON, AND SOUTH COAST.
A special meeting of shareholders was held yes-
terday, at the Bridge-house Hotel, Southwark, Mr.
L. Schuster, chairman of the board, presiding, for
the purpose of considering the following bills, now
pending in Parliament, and agreeing to such reso-
lutions and such bills respectively as the meeting
might deem expedient, namely :-1. A bill to con-
fer on the London, Brighton, and South Coast
Railway Company further powers for raising money,
and to authorise the purchase and lease by them of
the undertakings of certain other railway companies.
2. A bill to enable the London, Dighton, and
South Coast Railway Company to complete the
communication by railway between Shoreham,
Henfield, and the Mid-Sussex Railway, and for
other purposes connected with their undertaking.
3. A bill to authorise the construction of a station
near Victoria-street, Pimlico, in the county of
Mildlesex, and a railway to connect the same with
the West London and Crystal Palace Railway at
Battersea, in the county of Surrey, in order to
afford improved communication between certain of
the railways south of the Thames and the western
districts of the metropolis, and for other purposes.
4. A bill for enabling the Battersea-park Commis-
sioners to sell, and the West-end of London and
Crystal Palace Railway Company to purchase pieces
of land, situate near the south end of the new
bridge, leading from Chelsea to Battersea-park ;
for authorising traffic arrangements between the
said company and the South-Eastern, Mid-Kent
(Bromley to Saint Mary Cray), and East Kent
Railway Companies ; for lease of undertaking to
the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway
Company ; for extending the time for completing
extension to Farnborough, and for other purposes.
The CHAIRMAN said he had very little to com-
municate on any of the bills, as they all related
to subjects which had frequently come before the
shareholders on previous occasions ; but a further
sanction was now necessary by the standing orders
of the House of Lords. He should, therefore, call
on the solicitor to the company to read in succes-
sion the marginal notes of the several bills referred
to in the advertisement convening the meeting:
The marginal notes of Bill No. 1 having been ac-
cordingly read,
The CHAIRMAN moved that the sanction of the
meeting should be given to that bill, which gave
them power to raise 200,0001. and purchase the
Est Grinstead Railway.
Mr. SCOTT, deputy chairman, seconded the mo-
tion, which was carried nem. con.
The CHAIRMAN then moved a similar resolution
with regard to the second bill, which was intended
to supply in the best possible way all the railway
requirements of the places lying between Shoreham,
Henfield, and the Mid-Sussex Railway. There
lied been a rival scheme, in opposition to which
they (the Brighton) had had a twelve days' contest
in the House of Commons resulting in a report
from the committee in their favour.
Mr. SCOTT seconded the motion.
The marginal notes of this bill having also been
rood,
Mr. FLOOD said he thought the motion involved
a great question of public policy, viz., whether
Parliament ought to sanction competing railways
—a principle which on a former occasion had been
repudiated by Parliament, so far as railway commu-
nication between Brighton and the metropolis was
concerned. No one could think that any advantage
could result from the line to Shoreham, or any one
of the twenty rival lines which had been passed
ing the present session, except to take money
it i from
the pockets of one set of shareholders to put nto
the pockets of another set ; and he hoped, there-
fore, the shareholders of that company would set
their faces decidedly against that principle on every
occa-sion. It was very well to call such competition
free trade, but it was a. sort of free trade which
ought to be vigorously denounced.
The CHAIRMAN said the question had in reality
nothing to do with free trade, because, whenever
an appeal was made to Parliament to sanction a
new railway undertaking, the assent of Parliament
was always accompanied by rigorous restrictions.
(Hear, hear.)
A SHAREHOLDER said the question comprised
itself within a very narrow compass, viz., whether
the money they were about to spend would con-
tinue the monopoly which they enjoyed of the
London and Brighton traffic, the only object which
they ought to regard.
The CHAIRMAN said Parliament prevented them
from having a monopoly in tying down their hands
by regulating what they were to charge ; but the
bill was one winch would protect their interests.
(Hear, hear.) That they would, of course, always
endeavour to do ; but it was quite a fallacy to say
that any railway in this country had a monopoly
while its tariff was regulated by Parliament.
Some further discussion took place upon the
question of " monopoly," the course of which made
it apparent that the shareholders, whether or not
-they agreed with regard to the application of the
word itself, wore of one opinion in wishing
vent any other company from sharing in the profits
of the Brighton traffic.
In reply to a question, to refits
vent
CHAIRMAN expressed his opinion that the
line would be a remunerative ono.
Mr. FLOOD said there was a distinct threat in Ow