The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-04 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

IN SUSSEX.

Those people who prose about the degeneracy of the
turf and its followers had their erroneous notions cor-
rected at Goodwood last week. They bad no oppor-
tunity of induleing their grumbling propensities, unless,
indeed, the fulness of enjoyment raised their spleen and
x.:ited their ct:mplainte. The Tort was abundant, the
company gay and numerous, the weather yloricusly fine,
and, in fact, everything conduced to heighten the plea-
sure of the visitore. The proceedings on Tuesday were
a fitting prelude to the stirring events of the week, and
the race between Fezzoletto and Minnie will be
long remembered for the excitement which it created.
Of course it was a " horse to a hen" on "Fez," but the
probability of his infirm leg Riving way caused odds to
be taken pith some spirit and confidence. Indeed, at
one time, so hopeless appeared to be Fazzoletto's getting
home that ",he Admiral" offered to bet 2 to I on Minnie.
Faze tlette, however, did get home, thanks to Flatinan's
admirable nursing, but he won the race on three legs,
and was afterwards with difficulty removed from the
course. • It was expected that his racing career would
now be terminated, but if I am not misinformed the
Raweliffe Stud Company will have yet to wait some
time before they have the opportunity of the "refusal" of
Fazz)letto. When the horse returned to his stable be
was bled and nearly three quarts of blood was taken
from his leg, and the next morning he was enabled to
walk without displaying much lameness, and there is
every probability of his getting sound and well again.
The Stakes were carried off by Leamington with much
ease, and every person, except those few who knew the
horse's merit, was surprised at his success. The objec-
tion which was made against him, originating as it did
from persons who live in glass-houses, which a very
small stove would shiver, was frivolous and vexatious.
The favourites cut up very badly, and the opinion which
I have expressed about Fisherman not being a handicap
horse was fully justified. Posseising greater speed than
Rataplan, he is not equal to the old horse for weight-
carrying purposes. _ _

. .
The race for the Cup was marked by a scrimmage,
which fortunately was not attended with more disastrous
circumstances than destroying the chances of Gunboat,
Arsenal, and Gem ma di Vergy. As for Anton he never
had a chance in such a field and over such a course.
All persons were delighted by the success of Monarque,
fur his owner, Count Frederick Legrange, is a ripe and
true sportsman, who lends honour to the sport which he
patronises. The Americans were discomfited, but not
discouraged. They were, too, disappointed by the poor
figure which their jackeys made alongside the English
rider,,, and Gilipatrick, who steered Prioress, is not likely
to eport the "stripes and stars" again very soon in
this country. Piyor was "unfit," but he evidently pos-
sesses a great turn of speed, and seems clpable of going
any distarce. As for Prioress, lam induced to endorse
the opinion which was almost universally expressed,
that, if she had been properly ridden, it is just en the
cards that she might have won. The next 'venture of
the Americans may be at Lewis. By the way, I will
give a hint to American gentlemen. Let them beware
ef " welshers ;" at Goodwood they were surrounded by
a gang of them. If they do not comprehend the full
force of my warning, they had better apply for informa.
Lion on the subject to any sporting gentleman with
whom they may be acquainted.
Brighton is quite full and the shingles and the esplan-
ade are as crowded as Regent-street iu the height of the
London season. Uesorious turfi!es come out in great
force and seem not a little proud of their families by
whom they are accompanied. Tue sea, too, flashes and
g'istens in the surlight and seems like molten silver; the
eyesight is dazzled by the glare and every b :dy has a hot
clammy look which puts one in mind of the cook at the
Albion. The oppressive heat, however, which prevents
nearly all persons from exerting themselves has not re-
tarded the work of preparation. Mr. Stocken, hono-
rary secretary to the race committee, has indeed worked
in a manner which would induce peoje to believe that
he is as impervious to beat as a Salamander. The sport
will be excellent, both in regard to its quality and quan-
tity.

The Brighton Handicap will, perhaps, not attract
more than half a dczen runners to the post. Hartley
Buc,s, it is said, broke down at Goodwood, but if he is
sufficiently recovered from what I think was only a
slight lameness, he ought to win. Some people fancy,
however, that Tournament will do battle for the Lewes
stable. Somerset is the next noteworthy name, and
taking my line from the Goodwood running, I shall
expcct either Somerset or the ktendcd of Drewitt's to
pull through.
Blue Jacket, if sound and :veld, will have no difficulty
in carrying off the Biennial Stakes.
" With a start" I shall stand Church Langton for the
Marine Plate.

The Nursery Yee may bricg cut a somewhat good
field. Meiita, Plumstone, and Admiralty are entitled
to notice, and one of them will, I fancy, attract the
attention of Judge C'arls.

Calculating upon the absence of Gemma di Vergy I
shall expect Chevalier d'lndustrie to win the Cup.
The Champagne Stakes may occasion an interesting
race, for among the nominations are Tournament,
Genima di Vergy, Flacrow, Fisherman, and Prioress.
Shou'd "Jemmy" go the post he alone shall represent
my interest. In his default I shall take Tournament,
albeit I have a " leaning" towards the American mare
Pr ioresP.

The result of the other events will depend upon pre-

violas running..
The meeting, which commences to-day, in North
Staff,irdshire, scarcely excites sufficient interest to jut.
tify a notice. As a local affair, however, it is likely to
be very succes.stul : a pleasant meeting it must be, for
Alderman Copeland will, as usual, superintend the
arrargernents.

Brighton, Tuesday morning.

A FRESH MAN

TATTEE,SALL'S—IfoNDAv.
The room was fully w important
business, and that mportaat
business, the settling, occupied undivided attention.
Great progress was made with the G n)dwond accounts,
but several complaints were uttered respecting the tight-
ness of money. No decided case of default was reported,
eltliough two or theee persons were placed under auspi.
cion.
Jut before the room closed a few bets were made.
Three
to M
eet4)s. 11wwaass loaffideraegdstolNalotngrd for the Derr Ilan ii-
he
fill f, ,r the Brighton
I.ll.:idicap, Somerset being perhaps the favone. Five
to
cap Blink Bonny and Ignoramus were the only animals
1 w
las aken and
talked about in connection with the St. Leger-6 to 4
was taken about the mare, an,i 3 to
offered abcAtt Ignoramus. Twenty to tot 751. was
betted against Mongrel's winning the Ebor Handicap,
Saunterer tv e Great Yorkshire Siakes, and Blink Bonny
the St. Leger.
MOONSHINE,—This mare was sell at Tattersall 's for
33 guineas.

RIPON RACES—MONDAY.
The Trial Stakes. One mile.

Cndrington
Herne ...........................................T.Y.C.The Studley Handicap Plate.
Fairystone
Ondine
The Great St. Wilfrid Handicap. Two miles.
Vant!al.
King of the Gipsies
Two-Year-Old Stakes. T.Y.C.

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Terrific
Cherry Chap

ARRIVALS AT BRIGHTON.

Wilton, Plumstone, Inspiration, Orchehil, Unex-
pected, Admiralty, Tame Deer, Dramatist, Woodmite,
Kestrel, Nougat, Fanfaronade, Beatrice, Mabel, Graud
Duchess, Nereui, Catalpa filly, Pavilion, Intimidation,
i‘Miealliatka,offl,(Beeoprsdaekrec, Lady Hercules, Naughty Boy,
Waere, Media Noce, Baker,
Farmer'm Son, Pauli Monti, Rotterdam, Avonford, New
Brighton, Romeo, Chevalier d'lndui•trie, Selina, Rocket,
Schiedam, Stapleton, Somerset, Treachery, Worcester,
Hartley Buck, and Fashion.
Chief,
Forest, Star of Albion,ef, Indulgence, Ruth, King of the

The exact amount of specie shipped by the Peninsular
and Oriental steamer Ripon is 1,012 963/., of which
843,4451. is for India, and 169,518/. for China and the
Straits. Nearly the whole of it is silver, the gold being
only 5,3801.
EMOLUMENT OF THE COLLECTORS OF INCOME TAX.—
A returne
) on tae motion of Mr.
tis
sa
persons employed in the-
nand collection the income-tax and assessed
a ensks, i
rs . been
o f t
namesu b
fhe,
of 4
t axes in the City of London, and their emoluments.
Most of these persons are employed in other duties, and
some of their emoluments appear enormous. A Mr.
W. Ogilvie derives between 1,7001, and 1,8001. from his
receipts as an income-tax gatherer ; Mr. Richard Till
received in 1855-56 the immense sum of 6,995/ , and
in 1856 57, 3,7661. ; but out of this sum he pays about
1,3111 to assistant clerks. Mr. Daniel Harker,
the well-known toastmaster, crier, and pari,,h clerk, re-
ceived 962/, in 1855-56, and 1,020/. in 1856-56, as a
collector of income-tax ; and a Mr. James Archer
in the former year received 6471. The salaries,
&c., of the other collectors vary from 371. to 5001. Mr.
Henry P ,und receives about 660/ , and Mr. G. Haward
about 600/. The receipts of the land and assessed tax-
ccilectors are very insignificant in comparison with the
salaries of the collectors of income-tax' as none of them
Exceed 200/ , except in the case of Mr. Richard Titl
aforesaid,collecto re
r whcoei in addition to his receipts as income-tax
receives about 5001. as clerk to the Commis
sioners of Land and Assessed Taxes, but out of this sum
pays about 1711. to clerks, besides the rent of offices' sc..
The total amount of the income-tax collected in the City
of London in 1856 was 862,5781.. that of land-tax
51,5011., and that of the assessed taxes 47,4181.