The Sun.
London, England, 1857-02-17 00:00:00

OPENING THE BALL.

The downfall of Blink Boinyat the Corner yesterday
created a sensation. Her backers looked at one another
with a puzzled stare of dismay and disappointment, and
seemed utterly bereft of ether the power or the inclina-
tion to stay the havoc which her opponents were making.
All sorts of reports are in circulation to explain the retro-
gression of the mare ; some state that she has not
wintered well, and that she has become nervous and
excited, others that she has been recently beaten
in a trial. This latter rumour was referred to by
me yesterday. Whether Blink Bonny wilt " come
again" it is of course impossible to determine—in all
probability, however, she will be reinstated in her pride
of place. Some talk is made of her stable companion
Strattinaver—a nice looking horse enough, that figured
respectably at Doncaster last year. A Derby horse,
however, must have something more than respectable
performances to recommend him, and Middleham must
send to Epsom a more formidable champion than
Strathnaver to secure the Great Surrey Trophy.
Ere these notes are in type many metropolitan
tnrfites will be en route to Lincoln, where a most
attractive programme has been provided. Thanks
to the great change which has taken place
in the management, the undesirable notoriety whichthe
meeting attained a few years ago is likely to be forgot-
ten, and the gathering seems about to regain its lost
popularity. At this season of the year, when horses have
only just quitted their straw beds, it is difficult to de-
termine the chances of the competitors, and the glorious
uncertainty of the tart is rendered more gloriously un-
certain still, by the ragged coats and other signs of a
lack of preparation which are displayed by the animals
that " enter the lists." Other reasons might be stated
to justify the exercising of caution in dealing with the
events to be decided. Horses are not always wanted so
early in the year, and sometimes merely show
t) try their mettle and form with a reserva-
tion of strength for future engagements. In
confirmation of this statement reference need only be
made to the return of the races at Lincoln last year,
when Fisherman succumbed to platers like Tame Deer,
Flageolet, and Vanessa.

Eleven nominations are appended to the Trial Stakes,
the names of Fisherman and Apathy being the most
noteworthy. Both these horses belong to Mr. T. Parr,
and I shall be inclined to select whichever sports the
" puce and white sleeves" to do battle for me. Fisher-
man has 101bs. extra to carry ; but if he be the Fisherman
of last season, vi ho will doubt hie success

Of the two-year-olds I have little information. Shrip-
ton, and T. P. Cooke, andiGreenwich Fair have been
mentioned with favour ; but I have only hear-say reports
to guide me as to their respective merits.

Janus, The British Yeoman, and Tchernaya are the
most attractive names in the entries for the Steeplechase,
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htahveetsherteedostwanrtththeierynniz finish in the order
es.

The task of picking out a winner of the Handicap is
about as easy as finding a needle In a bottle of hay, and
how 210 i to do it."
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Of the old 'uns I prefer Mary and Knight of Avon, and
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ter
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of the three-yr-olds Apathy, Lady Macolm, and Madame
Palissy.

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B win the Hurdle Race.
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etoncommeiced their canvass
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to-day for the bonus to the Metropolitan Stakes and
City and Suburban Handicap. So vide spread is the
interest which the Licensed Victuallers and their friends
take in the maintenance and popularity of the Epsom
Spring Meeting, that an appeal to their pockets is not
likely to be disregarded. Still the list of subscriptions
last year was not so satisfactory as on former occasions,
and I trust that an increased liberality, m the part of
the lovers of the national sport of racing, will prevent
the possibility of a deficiency in the supplies.
Feb. 17.

A FRESH MAN.

TATTERSALL'S—Mormar.
Speculation was marked by several important incidents,
and the twitting thrmighoub the afternoon shifted and varied
in a most perplexing manner.
So strong was the opposition arrayed against Blink Bonny
for the Derby that 20 to 1 was offercl against her. This
mare has of late been under considerable suspicion, and
this afternoon she seemed about to be driven completely
out of the market. Her some time supporters made only
a feeble effort to arrest her downward tendsncy. Early in
the afternoon 12 to 1 to a "pony" was betted against her
and Lady Hawthorn coupled. No other investment in her
favour came under our notice. Offers were made to back
either Tournament or M.D. against her. 20 to Ito money
would have been taken abort Mr. Parr's horse. 1,000 to
20 was taken three times about Blink Bonny's stable com-
panion' Strathnaver. The odds quoted against Kent were
booked to about 2001. 1,000 to 30 was laid once.
For the Liverpool Steeplechase 8 to 1 was at first offered
on the field, but those odds were ultimately taken freely
about Minos. Hopeless Star rose to 12 to 1, and Omer
Pacha was in brisk demand at 100 to 8. Weathercock,
who at the end of last week had been brou;ht with some
force into the market, was well supported at 100 to 6.
The following were backed for 1001. even against the field :
Minos, Emigrant, Hopeless Star, Omer pacha, Weather.
cock, Jean du Quesne, Little Charley, and Cass° Com.
The betting on the Chester Cup was remarkable only for
the steady support conceded to the favourite. At the price
quoted ho was backed for about 3001.
The transactions on the Lincoln and other events were
in small sums.

CLOSING PRICES.
LINCOLN HANDICAP.
6to 1 agst Mr. St. John's British Remedy (taken)
10 to 1 agst Mr. W. Robinson's Lady Malcol n (taken)
LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
Bto 1 agst Mr. Mellish's Minos (taken)
12 to 1 apt Mr. E. Pair's Hopeless Star (taken)
100 to 8 agst Mr. Cowper's Omer Pacha (taken)
100 to 6 agst Mr. B. Land's Weathercock (taken)
20 to 1 agst Count de Cunchy's Jean du Quesne (taken)
25 to 1 agst Baron Monnecove's Casse Cou (taken)
30 to 1 apt Mr. Buchanan's Escape
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES.
10 to 1 agst Mr. Mellish's Adamas
METROPOLITAN.
10 to 1 agst Mr. Y. Ring's Madame Rachel
CHESTER CUP.

12 to 1 agst Mr. E. Parr's Leamington (taken)
25 to 1 agst Mrs. Osloaldeston's Claret (taken)
30 to 1 agst Mr. H. Hill's Rogerthorpe (taken)
50 to 1 agst Mr. Howard's Yellow Jack (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Lord de Mauley's Cotswold (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Mr. Reading's Swyndel Dhygga (taken)
Two THOUSAND GUINEAS.
sto 1 agst Lord Clifden's Loyola (taken and offered)
sto 1 agst Mr. E. Parr's Lamboura
Bto 1 agst Lord Zetland's Vedette
DERBY.

18 to 1 agst Mr. T. Parr'a DI. D.
20 to 1 agst Mr. W. PAnson's Blink Bonny
20 to 1 agst Mr. W. S. S. Crawfurd'sZuyder Z-1 (taken)
30 to 1 agat Lord Londesborough's Kent (taken)
30 to 1 agst Mr. Jackson's Saunterer (taken)
40 to 1 aggt Lord Anglesey's Ackworth (taken)
45 to 1 agst Gen. Peel's Messenger (taken)
50 to 1 agat Mr. C. Harrison's StrathnAver (taken)

ARRIVALS AT LINCOLN.
Tchernaya, Coleshill, British Remedy, Vaulter, Gree-i-
-wich Fair (2 yrs), Cripplo, Fiction, Apathy, York (2 yrs),
Lady Malcolm, The Pony, and Nora Criena (2 yrs).
EXPECTED.—OId Stringhatilt.s, Cardeharpor,icor E
Spinet,
Duaei, &
rk io
c.(2 yrs), Huntington, Littlo Tom, Victor
The ground is heavy.

ACTS OF PARLIAMENT.-276 acts were passed in
185 G, of which 120 were public acts. The number of
acts passed in former years varies from 408 in 1814-15
1854-55, 338 in
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skilled labourers and good farm-servants, male and
female, there is every prospect of their finding employ-
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an unusual degree of prosperity for several years past,
farm improvements aro extended, and superior cultiva-
tion has become universal. lam therefore of opinion
that all mechanics, such as blacksmiths, wheelwrights,
carpenters, bricklayers, masons, tailors, shoemakers, &c.,
as well as agricultural servants, who I,
may seek employ-
ment in Canada West, will be able to obtain it, and that
farmers will find farms suited to their means, and, if
prudent and industrious, will be sure to succeed."
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LAW INTELLIGENCE.—Feb. 16.

COURT OF CHANCERY.
(Before the Lords Justices of Appeal )
IN BANKRUPTCY.-EX PARTE EDWARDS IN RE LORD
MOSTYN.
A motion in this bankruptcy on behalf of a creditor to
be admitted to defend an action directed by this Court
to be tried to ascertain the validity or not of the adjudi-
cation, in lieu of the present defendant thereto, occupied
the Court for a considerable time, and stands over for
final arrangement to-morrow morning (this day).
Mr.W.Wellington Cooper appears for the motion, Mr.
Bacon for the Hon. Mr. Mostyn, and Mr. Roxburgh for
Lord Mostyn.