The Sun.
London, England, 1861-05-06 00:00:00

SEEDS.

The trade for cloverseed is now nearly over. During the
season, owing to the large influx of American seed, prices
have ruled unusually low, notwithstanding that bile crop,
both here and in France, was very indifferent. Linseed
jig§ Pc* ip good request, 94 0249149 Mop, but over 130411

SPORTING NOTES.

The Two Thousand this year maintained all its ancient
prestige, and never, perhaps, has it been speculated en to
the same extent, or has the betting on it been marked by
the same extraordinary fluctuations. There were not, to be
sure, any of the mysterious movements nor the "knockings
out" which characterised this race last year, but there were
enough of trials, and rumours of trials, to cause uncertainty
to prevail to the very last, and never was the denouement of
any great drama looked forward to with more intense
interest. The quadrupedant actors in the concluding scene
numbered sixteen, one more than last year, and it took some
time before all could tread their way through the cloud of
horsemen that covered the entire space between the old and
new saddling stables. The greater number made their
toilets in the former, but the Whitewall trio, as usual, occu-
pied the latter, whilst Oates prefer red to put the Kettledrum
to rights on the far side of the Ditch, where he was sur-
rounded by an admiring crowd, the majority of whom pro-
nounced his condition to be perfect. Klarikoff, who was
pftsceded by the Clarissa colt, and had The Knight of St.
Patrick as his attendant, also looked well, though scarcely
csrown or improved anything since last year, except, per-
haps, that he has tust..-seerl a little. IV ith good quarters
and loins, he has a short fore hang, with not the beat
shoulders in the world, and his galloping was so far from
being the " poetry of motion," that he was universally dis-
liked; surprise being universally expressed how it was
possible that a horse of his action could have beaten The
"Wizard at 181 b., as reported ; and it does indeed seem pass-
ing strange. He appeared somewhat fractious at first, and
if not of a nervous temperament, certain appearances indi-
cated that some of his friends (?) had treated him to a
seidlitz powder, or perhaps something stronger in that way.
Preceptress looked in blooming condition, but not
grown in the least ; nor has Sweet Hawthorn, who
in size and colour appeared almost an exact match
for Russlev. Overton's action pleased everybody
but his appearance few, and The Struggler " took" in no
way, while it was evident that Gardener was too under-
sized for the course. Both of Lord Stamford's horses
looked in magnificent form, the greatest share of attention
being bestowed on Imaus, his little stable companion,
Diophantus, who, like The Wizard last year, was under the
cloud of being beaten in his trial by the Himalayan, at-
tracting but little notice. Not grown an inch since last
year, he has thickened and rounded in his points, and is now
a perfect picture of strength and durability in a small com-
pass. Antwerp and Copernicus appeared to be nothing
changed since last seen ; and thence, with Anthem, Knight
of St. Patrick, the Clarissa colt, Russley, and Janus
made up the sixteen runners. Great difficulty was expe-
rienced in giving the horses their preliminary "opener,"
as they were scarcely able to wend their way through the
vast body of horsemen that crowded the running ground
as well as every other part of the Heath. Nobody liked
Kettledrum when he took his first sleepy canter, but when
he was wakened up the second time it was evident he
could travel almost as strong and as swift as a steam engine*
Overton's going was, however, better liked than any; and
after him Preceptress and Diophantus showed, by their
bounding elastic action, that the little-uns could go as well
as the big. Klarikoff's galloping pleased nobody, as he ap-.
peared to labour, and seemed very heavy in Fordham's
hands. Klarikoff displayed staying qualities of the first
order to finish where he did, for Forciham had to sit down
and ride him long before reaching the Bushes, to which
point or a little beyond Preceptress looked as formidable as
anything. The success of Diophantus is thus again con-
firmatory of public running, which, if stuck to, is certain to
prove correct nine times in ten, all private trials to the
contrary notwithstanding. How the issue will affect the
Derby it is, at this time, almost impossible to say ; but it
seems to me that Klarikoff will see a much shorter price
before many days are over, and start first or second favou-
rite. He will prove a good investment at the present odds,
and if he does not win his backers will have good hedging.
The Chester Meeting commences to-morrow. There are
seven races on the first day. The first of the closed items

is the Palatine Cup Stakes,
thus :

Ago et lb
Duneany
Mdllo. de Chantilly a 8 11
Comfort3r
Ben Webster 4 8 6

First Lord 4 g
Weatherbound

Faultless
4 8 0
Oxford

the weights for which stand

Age st lb
Optimist 4 7 7
Angelo
East Stanley 3 6 10
York Minstar
Lupus 3 6 2
Cantatrice
Lady nil on

As Ben Webster may bo reserved for the Cup, I give the
preference over the others to OPTIMIST and Yout MINSTER.
The Chesterfield Stakes ought to go to FLIRTATION; the
Wynstay Handicap to WATERWITCII ; and the Mostyn
Stakes to Mr. Merry's EXPRESS, even with his slb penalty.

The principal race on Wednesday is the Cup. From the
opening, scarcely any but animals in one interest have been
backed for money, and the race, which in former years used
to engender such spirited and extensive speculation, is now
scarcely ever mentioned in betting circles without evoking
bitter allusions, or an imprecation. The field will scarcely
exceed 16, to bo selected from the following :
Age st lb
Wallace 4 8 2
Schism
Faultless
Light 5 7 8
First Lord. ... 4 7 8
Ben Webster .... 4 7 8
Satellite 5 7 7

Age st lb
Millionaire 4 6 12
Chere Arnie
Birmingham . 5 6 7
Jealousy ' a 6 4
Herne
Horace
Cashio ..
West End
Flirtation

Predictor
Man-at-Arms

The Brewer

Light and Black Prince constitute the French division
Ike former I should say being the intended, looking at the
support he has received in the market. Ho is a horse of
fair average merit, having only started twice last year, when
he ran fourth fora sweepstakes at the Newmarket Houghton;
his second attempt was a great improvement, running
second, carrying 7st 13lb, to Brewer, aged, 7st 11b, for the
Liverpool Autumn Cup (one mile and three-quarters), and
a good field. This was a good performance, as Brewer only
won by a neck, and as the French horses are in great force
at the present time he will be dangerous. Wallace is in-
cluded in Godding's lot, which comprises a formidable string
of eight—all possessing some form. Those that have ap-
peared in the market are Chere Arnie, Wallace, and Man-
at-Arms, the former from her favourable weight and the
money that was invested on her last year for one or two of
her engagements, was made first favourite on the appearance
of the weights ; she then gave way to Man-at-arms, which
he afterwards resigned in favour of Wallace, which he still
holds, though his stable companions are very nearly on a
par with him. Cashio will, in all probatility, turn out
the best of William Day's lot, and if backed in earnest
will prove a dangerous customer to the favourites.
Wild Rose and Predictor are both in the same stable, and
both have been backed, the latter within the last day or
two ; the former has shown racing powers of more than
ordinary merit. Ben Webster has always performed well,
and may secure a place. Satellite, from his performance
in the Goodwood Stakes, will run forward. Herne and
Horace belong to the same owner, and war.bre
weight of Horace he will beat more than beats him.
Faultless has run well on more than one occasion, and as
she can stay, and has speed, she will run to the front. The
Brewer and Jealousy belong to the ' Epsom division,
and the winner of the Liverpool Steeplechase will
be near winning. Flirtation, from a trial with Horror, has
been backed for money, and ought to run forward. To
make a selection, I will retain Godding's lot, which com-
prises Chere Arnie, Man-at-Arms, and Wallace, and I ex-
pect the judge will place
CHERE AMIE
SATELLITE 2
BEN WEBSTER .. 3

The Biennial Produce h' takes Mr. Merry will secure with
either Folkestone or' Starlight. The Stewards' Cup will
lie between Optimist and Chere Amie.

A FRESH MAN.

ARRIVALS AT CHESTER.

Ben Webster, Prince of Orange, Interest, Millionaire,
Ataman, Optimist, Umpire, Satellite, Twilight, Chateaux
Lafitte, Leonora, Cromwell, Express, Bridegroom, Cheese-
cake, Oxford, Flirtation, Lord of the Manor, Miss Julia,
Egyptian, Camerino, Birmingham, Shepherdess, South
Australian, Weathcrbound, Bluestone, Lupus, Tolurno,
Light, Cosmopolite, Lady Louisa, Angelo, Baliverne, Star-
light, Stonner, Bradfield, Wallace, Chore Arnie, Man-at-
Arms, General Hesse, Sawcutter, Stanton, Feadorowna4
Caliban, My Dear, Nutbush, Paradox, Shillelagh, Duneany,
Lopcatchor, Yorkminster, Imperatrice, East Stanley, Spar-
rowhawk, Isis, Noptunus, Horace, Longshot, Herne, Lady
Ripon, Bella Donna, Pilot, Underhand, Pancake, War-
rior, Faultless, and Wynnstay.

‘, Thom,-Ey's" NEWMARKET TRIUMPHS ! ! Kettle'
drum, Elarikoj; Fairwater, Bab at the Bowster, Walloon,
Asteroid, Bussley, Estrelda, Lady Blanche, Big Ben, Little
Lady, Starlight, and Thormanby were our selections for
Newmarket, including Ten absolute successes, as well as
second and third for the 2,000 and second for the 1,000
Guineas 1 I The only journal that predicted Fairwater for
the 1,000 Guineas I I For " Predictor's" prophecy for_ thes
Chester Cup, and other events of the weelt see Thorley
Gleaner of this day (Monday), published at 77, Nevirgate-
Igtuct, 'rice Offs fenny 1 (Asla 9t PY aC" meat. •

T4TTEI?,SALLS,-(T1118 EVENING,)

CHESTER CLIP.
6to 1 asst Chere Arnie (taken)
6to 1 agst Beit Webster (taken)
6to 1 apt Wallace (taken)
6to 1 agst Alan-at-Arms (taken)
100 to 6 agst Flirtation (offered)
20 to 1 agst Satellite (offered)
23 to 1 agst Jealousy (taken)
15 to 1 agst Horace and Herne coupled (taken)
100 to 8 agst Mr. Ten Broeck's lot (taken)
Nothing dyne on h Derby.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—(This EVENING.)

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsaok
at five o'clock.

ROMAN CATHOLIC PAUPERS.
The Marquis of NORMANBY presented petitions in
favour of the better education and care of Roman Catholic
pauper children in workhouses.

The Earl of DERBY presented similar petitions.
Lord LLANOVER also pre:-ented similar petitions.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.
The Wrexham and Millen, Railway, Universal Private
Telegraph Company, Neath Water, and Elton and Black-
burn Roads Bills were read a second time.

The following bills wore read a third time and passed :
Caledonian Railway (Cleland Branches); Dumfries, Lech-
m aben, and LockerbyJunc tion Railway; Caledonian Railway
(Stonehouse branches), Caledonian Railway (Rutherglen
and Coatbridge branches); Caledonian and Symington, Big-
gar, and Broughton Railway Companies, Blanc Valley Rail-
way; Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee Railway; Dunblane,
Deune, and Calendar Railway; Kinross-shire Railway,
Rhymney Railway (additional capital), Glasgow and Mil-
nagarvie Junction Railway, Stratford-upon-Avon Rail-
way, Garston and Liverpool Railway, Kingston-upon-
Thames and Leatherhead Roads, Alva Railway, Romney
Railway, Staffordshire Potteries "Water, and Great Western
Railway (capital) bills.

„
IIIE SUEZ CANAL.
The Earl of CARNARVON moved for copies and cor-
respondence between the Government and the Consul-
General of Egypt, and any other communications that have
passed between her Majesty's Government and the Govern-
ments of Turkey and France relative to the SIIP7,
Canal. The noble lord said he thought the con•
struction of such a canal was of very great importance
to this country both politically and oonnnorcially, but that
it was full of difficulties of an almost insurmountable
nature, and that being so, it was to be regretted
that money was to be embarked in the undertaking.
But as there were political considerations mixed up with
this work, he thought it was the duty of the Government
to give all the explamtions in their power t 3 show the
policy they have pursued, as the canal was being prosecuted
with vigour by M. Lesseps and a foreip company under
powers granted to him by the Viceroy of Egypt, and he
wished the Government to inform their lordships of the
steps they had taken in the "Ater. M. Lesseps had per-
suaded the Viceroy to become responsible to an enormous
amount, not only for his own life, but for that of his suc-
cessors, and in fact so securely fixed the Paella that M.
Lesseps held, he might say, the government of Egypt. The
French Government was most interested in the question,
and though he did not wish in any way to obstruct the ex-
tension of the commerce of France, he thought it
was of the greatest importance that she should not,
unless in a fair and legitimate manner, take such
steps as to prejudice the neutrality of Egypt. He
thought the object of the company in executing the Work
appeared clear and unmistakable ; its great object
seemed to be to identify every act of their own with the
French Government at home. He sincerely hoped the
Government would not mix itself up with a bankrupt com-
pany, or attempt to vamp up a mercantile failure for a more
gross or delusive bubble was never launched upon the sea
of commerce.