The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-23 00:00:00

DERBY PROPHECIES FOR 1857.

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The following are the prophecies of the morning and
weekly papers :
Morning Advertiser.---TotraNAmENT, A zsEisra.L, AND
SKIRMISHER.
Morning Herald.--ADAMAS, ANTON, AND SYDNEY,
Bel Ps Life.—M.D. AND ADAMAS.
The Era.—TOURNAMENT, ARSENAL, AND SKIRMISHER.
Sunday TiniC3 . —SKIRMISHER, TOURNAMENT, ANTON,
AND ADAMAS.
Weekly Times.—ARSENAL AND TOURNAMENT.
The Add —SPRIG OP SHILLELAGH, SKIRMLSEIEB, AND
LADY HAWTHORN.

HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGE-
MENTS.

On the 13th inst., at 3.15 p.m., Pumicestone out of all
his engagements.
Oa the 18th inst., at 9 a.m., Emulator out of his en-
gagements at Manchester and Epsom.
On the 18th inst., at 9 a.m., colt by Orlando out of Ma
Mie, 3 yrs, out of all his engagements at Bath.
On the 18th inst., at 10.45 a.m., Jessie out of all her en-
gagements.
On the ISl► inst., after 6 p.m., Arta out of the Oaks.
On the IStli inst., after 6 p.m., Salmon and Pyrrhus the
Second out of all their engagements at. Manchester.
On the 19th inst., at 9 a.m., Passion Flower out of all
her engagements.
On the 19th inst., at 9 a.m., Leo out of the Manor Plate
at Epsom.

On the 19th inst., at 1.40 p.m., Henry VIII. out of aA
his engagements.

THE LATE CHESTER RACES AND THE " SAINTS."
It will be remembered by those who attended the recent
Chester meeting that some amusement was caused in the
town from the fact of certain " saints" being prevented pour-
ing out their invectives against the races by the wise inter-
ference of the magistrates. A notice was issued to the effect
that all persons so engaged on the racecourse would be con-
sidered trespassers, and treated accordingly. Notwithsta.ud-
iug this announcement, the attempt to preach was made, but
immediately suppressed, and some of the violators of the re-
gulation were consigned to " durance vile." This circum-
stance excited a feeling of indignation among the sanctimo-
nious crew, who convened a meeting on Monday last, in the
Chester Music Hall, for the purpose of " sympathising with
the preachers who suffered pers flitl incarceration whilst in
the faithful discharge of their duty." We could well leave
the subject hero, were it not for the character of the speeches
made at the meeting, which were really of so vague, illogical,
and, in some iustances, profane a nature as to call for espe-
cial notice. First, we take the Chairman, a gentleman of
the name of William Titherington, who, after alluding to the
great benefits resulting from open-air preaching, concluded
by observing that au attack had been made upon him, stat-
ing that his partner, Mr. Gill, bad won a large sum of money
upon the races ! which lie (Mr. Titherington) " regretted was
but too true." This latter statement accounts for the fact that
he did not indulge in the usual invective against racing, but
contented himself with observing that Mr. Gill (after having
won the " large sum of money") bitterly regretted ever having
visited the racecourse. (Loud cries of " Walker !") We trust
that as a practical illustration of this gentleman's contrition,
lie refunded the " large sums of money" so sinfully obtained;
if not, we shall be happy to invest upon the Derby for him !
The Rev. D. Thomas next addressed the motley assem-
blage, and expressed a firm conviction that soon Chester
races would be entirely abolished! ! We would refer this
gentleman to Mr. Topham, and an inspection of his
" red book" will perhaps allay his " firm convic-
tions." The "gent" who was " persecuted" and " incar-
cerated" next presented himself, and was, it appears,
at one time an outcast from society; for, to use his own
words, " his poor hands had been steeped in vice," but, of
course, he had since become virtuous. We know nothing fur-
ther of this fellow, nor of his antecedents, but if his style of
speech at this meeting may he taken as a specimen of his gene-
ral demeanour, a more intemperate " missionary of Christ,"
and ono less suited to preach the " gospel of peace," could
scarcely exist. Take this passage for instance, " He had seen
on the Roodee rows of carriagesfilled with harlots !" Another
specimen, " Chester was not Chester during the races ; they
must hang rt black funeral cloth over it ; Chester was Sodom,
Chester was drunkenness, Chester was fornication, Chester
was lying, Chester was swearing, Chester was gambling."
After having proceeded some time in a similar blasphemous
strain, he came to the " Mawworm dodge," and rivalled
Buckstone in exciting the laughter of his audience by the
following profane sentence :—" He had not one ill thought
against Major French, but would rejoice if be were able to go
to heaven with him arm in arm, and with the high constable
and the policemen who took him to gaol ! !" Surely a ducking
in the Dee would have been the most appropriate treatment.
for such a lunatic. The meeting having been furtheraddreesed
in a similar style, a resolution was framed that a petition be
presented to Sir Geo. Grey to appoint the Chairman and Mr,
Salisbury (the latter of whom refuses the paltry donation of
30 guineas to the fund so liberally granted by all previonill
members for Chester) magistrates of the county; but it is not
very likely, with this specimen before him, that the Home
Secretary will insult the bench by any such improper appoint
went. Racing has from time immemorial been the national
sport of England. Royalty has patronised it, and personally
" assists" at the sport, and it would indeed be a lamentable
fact if for the want of exertion on the part of its supporters,
the Turf were allowed to decay. With regard to this system
of preaching, it is very laudable in its place, but on a race.
course i,9 an intolerable nuisance, and no sight is more wel
come to a pickpocket than the appearance of a preacher on
his tub, for under the garb of religion he can pursue his de.
predations unmolested.—Bell's Life.

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