The Sun.
London, England, 1868-04-04 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 1868.

THR DIVISION ON THE IRISH CHURCH.

ROUSE Or COMMONS, April 4.—The adjourned debate
Was resumed on the amendment moved by Lord Stanley
on the motion of Mr. Gladstone. The motion was, "That
this House will immediately resolve itself into a com-
mittee to consider the Acts relating to the Established
Church in Ireland." The amendment was, " That this
House, while admitting that considerable modifications in
the temporalities of the United Church in Ireland may,
after the pending inquiry, appear to be expedient, is of
opinion that any proposition tending to the disestablish-
ment or disendowment of that Church ought to be re-
served for the decision of a new Parliament." The
division was taken ou the original motion: Ayes, 310;
Noes, 270.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

GRAND NATIONAL HUNT MEETING, BEDFORD.
FRIDAY.
The diminished prestige of the meeting was almost re-
stored by the success that attended the big race yesterday
—the Grand National Hunt Steeplechase Handicap—for
which the considerable field of fourteen was brought out,
embracing most of the more prominent cross-country
" cracks" of the season. Over night The Lamb, the winner
of the Liverpool Steeplechase, had been made the favou-
rite, but on the course The Doctor had the call. Most
prominent amongst the absentees was the Duke of Hamil-
ton's representative, Avenay, who had been looked upon
as a certain runner, having been plunged on by the public
to a groat extent. Ho was on the spot, but at the last mo-
ment his owner resolved not to ruu him, as he was unable
to get anything like a fair price about him in the ring.
Alcibiade, who ran third at Liverpool, was next fancied to
The Doctor and Ihe Lamb. The others backed for most
money were Tho Nun and Emperor 111. The winner,
however, turned up in an outsider, in Albrighton, who
ran successfully at Carmarthen, and who now defeated
The Doctor very easily. The chapter of accidents during
the race was not an extensive one, but was attended in one
instance with a serious result, as Musketeer, in falling at
the last fence, broke his back, and was immediately after-
wards destroyed. Captain Crosstree also came to grief,
somewhat severely injuring his near fore leg, and was
forthwith struck out of all his future engagements. The
remainder of the racing was unimportant, and the details
given below sufficiently explain the sport.
A Hunters' Steeplechase of 5 sovs each, with 40 added. 6
subs.
Lord Poulott's Father O'Leary, by Daniel O'Rourke—
dam by Sleight-of-Haud—ilamptonia, aged, 12st 101 b
(Mr. Edwards) 1
Mr Stokes ns St. Juan, aged, 12st 101 b (Capt. Smith) '2
Reginald also ran.
Betting-5 to 2on Father O'Leary, 4to 1 against Regi-
nald, and Bto 1 against St. Juan. St. Juan made the run-
ning, Father O'Leary lying off to the brook, which Regi-
nald refused, and was soon afterwards pulled up, leaving
St. Juan with the lead to the straight, where the favourite
took the lead of St. Juan, and won a fine race by a head.
The Grand National Steeplechase Handicap of 25 sovs
each, 15 ft, and 5 if declared, with 300 added ; winners
extra; gentlemen riders allowed 41bs ; second received
50 sovs out of the stakes, and second swed stake. 4
miles. 48 subs, 21 of whom pay 5 sovs each.
Mr. T. Wadlow's Albrighton, by Knight of Kars—Crip-
ple (h b), 6 yre, lOst 41b (W. White) 1
Mr. H. Owen's The Doctor, aged, 12st 41b (G. Holman) 2
Captain Brabazon's King Arthur, 6 y rs, lOst 81b
(Oapt. Harford) 3
The Tiger, Alcibiade, The Lamb, Hornet, Capt. Cross-
tree, Hornet, The Nun, Daisy, Musketeer, Emperor 111.,
The Robber, and Gelert also ran.
Avenay, aged, lest 71b, was struck out at 1.45 p.m. on
the day of the race.
Betting-4 to 1 agst The Doctor, 6to 1 each agst The
Lamb and Alcibiade, 10 to 1 each agst The Nun and Em-
peror 111., 100 to 7 agst Albrighton, 100 to 6 agst Hornet
20 to 1 each agst King Arthur and Tiger, and 25 to 1 agst,'
Captain Crosstree. Tiger led, followed by Hornet, Cap-
tain Crosstree, King Arthur, and Daisy, Emperor 111.
heading the others, the last Three being Tho Robber,
Albrighton, and Musketeer. Ascending the hill, Tiger
increased his lead, Captain Crosstree taking the second
place, Hornet going on third ; King Arthur and Emperor
111. next, with Gelert, The Nun, and Daisy, The Doctor,
Alcibiade, and The Lamb, who were all together ; Muske-
teer still last of all. At the top of the hill Captain Crosstree
took the lead, and jumped the brook just in advance of
Hornet, Tiger, King Arthur, and Gelert. Before reaching
the stand, Captain Crosstree took up the running, followed
by Alcibiade, The Lamb, Doctor, and Hornet. At the
head of the remainder were The Nun, Emperor 111., and
Musketeer, Alcibiade now whipping in. Gelert was beaten
at the next fence, and was pulled up. Approaching the
farm house the favourite retired from the van, and joined
Albrighton and Alcibiade in the rear, and Emperor Hl.
drew up to Captain Crosstree and headed him on reaching
the starting field, jumping out of which, however, he gave
way to Tiger, and with the exception of the Doctor and
Alcibiade, the lot took close order. Making for the mea-
dows, Captain Crosstree and Tiger led alternately, and
Daisy joined Hornet, who was at this point lying with
the Lamb and Emperor HI. Rounding the far turn,
Tiger took a clear load, and The Robber ran into third
place, Musketeer simultaneously improving his position.
About three-quarters of a mile from home, Em-
peror 111. took up the running, The Robber going
on second, just clear of Captain Crosstree, Mus-
keteer, The Nun, Tiger, King Arthur, The Lamb,
Albrighton, Hornet, and The Doctor, who were all to-
gether. Emperor 111. fell at the last jump but ono, at
which obstacle The Doctor also came down. The Robber
was left with the lead, but at the last fence the latter fell,
and Musketeer at the same time jumped into a " grip,'
breaking his back, and rendering his immediate destruc-
tion necessary. The favourite then took the lead, but
Albrighton passed him after entering the straight, and
won in a canter by four lengths. King Arthur, six lengths
in rear of The Doctor, was third, and Tiger, a length ofi,
fourth. The Lamb, The Nun, Alcibiade, Emperor 111.
(who had been remounted), Hornet, and Daisy, walked
past the post in the order named. Daisy fell about a mile
from home. Reeves led Captain Crosstree to the paddock,
the horse having over-reached himself three fences from
home, and in landing abrased the skin of his near fore
leg.

A Selling Handicap Steeplechase of 5 sovs earl, with 20
added ; winner to be sold for 20 sovs. About 2 miles.
Mr. Barber's Atalanta, by Volunteer —Goorkah's dam, 6
yrs, lOst 71b (Thorpe) 1
Mr. Wodehouse's Storm, aged, lOst 71b
(Mr. F. G. Hobson) 2
Mr. R. Fuller's Countess 8010, 5 yrs, 12st 121 b
(W. G. Jarvis) 0
Betting-11 to 8 agst Storm, 6to 4 agst Countess 8010,
and 4to 1 agst Atalanta. Storm and Atalanta alternately
led till within half a mile from home, when Atalanta came
away, and won easily by three lengths. The winner was
sold to Mr. F. G. Hobson for 80 guineas.
The Volunteer Cup, value 20 soya, added to a sweep-
stakes of 2 sovs each, for volunteers' horses, winners
extra. 3 miles.
Mr. J. Goodliff's Joseph, aged, 12st 101b...(Mr. Thomas) 1
Mr. R. Gibbin's Mayflower, 6 yrs, 12st 61b .......(Owner) 2
Mr. H. W. Wilson's Gayhurst, aged 13st 101b...(Owner) 3
Cover Hack and Brush also ran.
Betting-5 to 4on Joseph, and 9to 2 agst Gayhurst
Mayflower made running for a quarter of a mile, when the
lead was taken by Gayhurst. Brush fell at the fence be-
yond the stand, and took no further part in the race. Gay-
hurst then led until coming down the hill, three-quarters
of a mile from home, when he ran wide, and Joseph was
left in front. Ho was, however, joined by Gayhurst as
they approached the last jump, and the pair were level at
the obstacle, when Gayhurst fell, and Joseph coming on
won in a canter by ten lengths from Mayflower ; Gayhurst
was third, beaten a similar distance. Cover Hack walked
in, having been beaten off in the first mile.
The Stewards' Plato, a handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs
each, with 40 added ; gentlemen riders allowed 41b.
Three miles. 6 subs.
Captain Barclay's Savannah, aged, 1 Ost 121 b
(Mr. Crawshaw) 1
Mr. E. Green's Colenso, by Yellow Jack, 4 yrs, lOst 101 b
(Mr. Thomas) 2
Mr. E. Anthony's Novice, aged, list 51b (inc. 71b extra)
(Owner) 0
Betting-5 to 4 agst Colenso, 7to 4 agst Novice, and 5
to 2 agst Savannah. The latter made running, Colenso
bringing up theirear until within a mile from home, when
the favourite assumed the command, but at the turn into
the straight was passed by Savannah, who won in a
canter by four lengths. Novice refused, and did not go
the course.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
CHESTER CUP.
10 to 1 agst Dalby (taken)
20 to 1 agst Beauty (taken)

lIEDON, lIULL, AND HOLDERNESS STEEPLECHASE.—MISS
Beckhouse, who came in first for the Hull Town Plate,
was objected to for not carrying the proper weight, and
the stakes awarded to Lilly Dale (second).
The objection to Nebsworth fey the United Hunters'
Steeplechase
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N
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cided that avalid ground for objection.
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Mr. Bowles's Coryhantia, 4 yrs, has been put to the stud
and sent to Raw;,liffe to Mr. Hodgman's promising young
sire Victorious, who is much fancied in the North. Mr.
John Scott's Cypriana has also been sent to Victorious.
CLOSING OF STAKES AT CARDIFF.—Owners and trainers
are reminded that the Corporation Plate and the Prince of
Wales Stakes (both on the flat), also the Open Steeplechase
and Open Hurdle Race, close on Saturday, the 11th inst.
Other events remain open till the 21st.
WRIGHT'S MONTHLY TURF GUIDE.—This neatly got-up
pocket companion has been published within the last few
days, and ought to command a ready sale, with a valuable
collection of information, in addition to a full return of
this year's sport up to and including Croxton Park.
ORION.—The repport that this colt has changed hands,
we are requested to state, is not correct, for although Mr.
Bond was in treaty for the purchase the negotiation was
not completed.
The objections to Cotswold in the Hunters' Plate, at
Brackley, are withdrawn, and the stewards disqualify the
second horse for not producing a hunting certificate at the
scales. _

We are pleased to hear that Arthur Edwards has im-
proved considerably in health within the last few days.
Rhino Whine, in consequence of a severe kick from
Wolsey at the start for the Earl Spencer's Plate, has fallen
lame. _ _ _

Chesterfield Razes are fixed for July 23 and 24, the two
days following Nottingham.
Lady Hester, by Thunderbolt out of Lurley, 4 yrs, has
been sold to go to Germany.
Lord Uxbridge's Lord of the Dales broke down badly
while running in the Northampton Stakes.
Otho, by Oulston out of Maid of Corinth, 3 yrs, has been
added to the list of geldings.
Lord Westmorland and Sir Frederick 3ohnstono have
now the claim of Butler after Godding's stable.
Wo are requested to state that Novice, who won the
haertg Gimpy rliite §t9lt#9o7 it; 119 t the

animal that was sold the day beforo at Tattersall's, the
winner having been in the possession of her owner for
somo six months.

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THE LATE NEWPORT PBGFELL MEETING.—Lizzio, who
was objected to after winning the Local Hunters' Steeple-
chase, has been disqualified, and the race awarded to
Vision.

HAMBLEDON HUNT.—Two Hunters' races close on Tues-
day next. There will be a local race, four miles of un-
flagged country, to bo chosen by Earl Poulett.
The promising Musketeer, 6 yrs, broke his back while
running in the Grand National Handicap at Bedford on
Friday, and was immediately destroyed.

PROGRAMME OF BROMLEY SPRING MEETING.

MONDAY, April 6.

The Selling Stakes of 3 sous each, with 20 added; two Sr
olds 7st, three 9st, four IOA 41b, five lOst 121 b; mares
and geldings allowed 31b. About five furlongs.

The Bromley Cup of 15 sovs, in specie, added to a sweep-
stakes of 3 sovs each, for horses that have never won a
race value 30 sovs; three year olds 9st 71b, four lOst
121 b, five list 41b, six and aged 11st 71b; mares and
geldings allowed 31b; professionals that have won a flat
race value 60 sovs 7lb extra. About one mile and a half
on the 11. d.

The Trial Stakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft. with 20 added, for
two and threo year olds; two year olds 7st 71b, three9st
71b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; any previous
winner of a race value 40 sovs 41b, 80 71b, and of 100
101 b extra ; about five furlongs ; 11 subs.
Lonsdalo 2 yrs, Little Tommy 2 yrs, Juanita 2 yrs,
Sugarstick 3 yrs, Baden 2 yrs, Venetia. 2 yrs, Nanny
Thormauby 2 yrs, Vitriol 2 yrs, Kicksey Wicksey 2 yrs,
Van Dieman 3 yrs, Balsam() 3 yrs.
The Hunters' Steeplechase Plate of 40 soya for horses
that have never won a steeple chase value 100 soya, &c.;
list 71b each; qualified gentlemen riders allowed 41b;
at)out two miles and a quarter.

Battlodoro aged, 'Mick; 6 yrs, Watchbox 6 yrs, Asto.
nishinent 4 yrs, False Alarm 5 yrs, Isabella 5 yrs, Waller•
stown 6 yrs.

The Bromley Plato (Handicap) of 50 sovs ; any winner of
50 sovs after March 26 (at noon) 71b, any other winner
51b extra ; naarly seven furlongs.
Ago st lb

Age st lb
Flying Spanker Easby 4 7 10
(drawn)... 4 8 10 Queen of the Forest 3 7 10
Wild Bee ... 6 8 7 &Lorry Andrew ... 3 7 10
Diamond ... ... 4 8 5 Protection... ... 4 7 7
Tina ... 5 8 5 Bumboat ... 3 7 4
Admiral Fitzroy ... 4 8 2 Rose Stock 4 7 4
Rally ... 5 8 2 Bright Phcebus ... 4 7 4
Kismet ... ... 5 8 0 Triana. 3 7 4
Red Riband ... 4 7 12 Mont Blanc ... 3 7 0
Finesse ... ... 3 710 Ottoman ... ... 3 7 0
Tyrone ... 3 710 Lady Glencora ... 3 610
A Hurdla Race Plate (Handicap) of 50 sovs; any winner
after March 31 (at ten a.m), 71b extra ; gentlemen riders
allowed 41b. About two miles, over six hurdles.
Age st lb . Age st lb
Helice 612 7 Lady Lincoln ... 410 12
Vigilant 6 12 0 King of Spades ... 5 10 12
Monitress 5 11 10 Quirina ... 5 10 12
Golden Cross a 11 9 Seven and a Half... 6 10 10
Hopvine ... 511 7 Isabella ... 510 10
Tom Coke ... 5 11. 4 Order ... ... 410 7
a 11 0 Summertine ... 4 10 4
Whitworth 4 11 0 Vivandiero 1 10 4
The Railway Steeplechase Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft
(to the fund), with 40 added ; any winner of 100 sovs
after March 31 (at ton a.m.) 101 b, 40 71b extra; about
two miles and a quarter.
Age at lb(
... 6 12 7
... a 12 4

lielice ...
The Robber

i";tiencer((pd) ... al2 2
Arlescott a 12 0
Walterstown 6 11 10
_ _

Ace of Trump (pd) a 11 7
Portland ... a 11 7

Bishopton (pd) ... 5 11 7
Vindicator... ... a 11 4

Wad©

... 6 11 4

The Tartar
Tom Coke...

... a 11 4
... 5 11 2

Age st lb
Pineapple ... a 11 0
Roving Maid ... 410 12
Gorsehawk ... a 10 12
Dunstaffnage ... 410 10
Flying Horse ... 010 10
King of Spades 5 10 10
Naboeklish ... a 10 10
Wedding Peal ... 610 7
Madsgwatha 4 10 7
Beg= (h b) a 10 4
Order ... ... 4 10 4
;led of the Hills ... a 10 0

SPORTING PROPHECIES.

THE BROMLEY SPRING MEETING.
Bell's Li fe.—Hunters'Steeplechase : Helice. Hur-
dle Race : Lady Lincoln and Whitworth. Railway
Steeplechase : Tom Coke or Nabocklish. Bromley
Plate : Ottoman. Trial Stakes : Sugarstick or
Baden. Kent Open Handicap Steeplechase : The
best of Ellison's and Helice.
The Sportsman.•—Hunters' Steeplechase : Helice
or Walterstown. Bromley Plate : Tyrone and
Rally. Hurdle Race : Lady Lincoln or Hopvine.
Trial Stakes : Duke of Hamilton's best, or Kicksey
Winksey. Railway Steeplechase : Wedding Peal
and The Robber.
Sporting Life.—Hunters' Steeplechase : Astonish-
ment or Helice. Bromley Plate : Easby, Finesse,
and Ottoman. Hurdle Race Plate : Vigilant and
Monitress. Trial Stakes : Balsam° and Kicksy
Wicksy. Railway Steeplechase; Gorsehawk and
Dunstaffnage. Bickley Stakes : Laura or Dignity.
Norwood Plate : Astonishment Kismet. Becken-
ham Plate : Venturer, Hopleaf, or Ottoman. Kent
Open Handicap Steeplechase : Helice, King Alfred,
and Hopvine. Bromley Spring Handicap : Vir-
ginia Creeper. Steeplechase Plate of 40 Sovs. :
King of Spades or Clarina. _ _ _

The Field.—Trial Stakes : Sugarstick and Kick-
sey Wicksy. Bromley Plate : Tyrone and Dia•
mond. Railway Steeplechase : Wedding Peal,
Roving Maid, and Vindicator. Hurdle Race Plate :
Isabella. Hunters' Steeplechase: lichee. Bromley
Spring Handicap : Triana. Bickley Stakes : Laura
or Adjutant. Beckenham Plate . Ottoman or
Howard. Kent Open Steeplechase : Hopvine or
Contraband. Steeplechase Plate : Vigilant or Ned
of the Hills.

Sporting Gazette.—Hunters' Stakes : Helice or
Walterstown. Bromley Plate : Finesse, Tyrone,
and Red Riband. Hurdle Race : Vigilant, Moni-
tress, and Whitworth. Railway Steeplechase : The
Robber, Walterstown, and Order. Trial Stakes :
Sugarstick.
The Era.—Hunters' Steeplechase : Helice and
and Walterstown. Trial Stakes : Balsamo and
Kicksey Wicksey. Bromley Plate: Tyrone and
Easby. Spring Handicap : Leading Suit and Re-
siduary Legatee. Hurdle Race Plate : Whitworth
and King of Spades.
Weekly Times.—Bromley Plate : Tyrone and
Easby. Bromley Spring Handicap : Skirmish.
Beckenham Plate : Venturer, Kent Open Steeple-
chase : Helice.