The Sun.
London, England, 1850-11-29 00:00:00

SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXETER

HALL-THE MESSIAH.

We have just. returned from the rehearsal of Han-
ders oratorio The Messiah, at Exeter-hall, prepara-
tory to its public performance this evening, by the
members of the Sacred Harmonic Society, for the
inauguration of what may be termed the New Great
Hall, so extensive have been the alterations and im-
provements made in it, a detailed account of which will
be found in The Sun of this evening. Nothing could
have gone offbetter than did the rehearsal,and never have
we heard this sublime work more magnificently read
and conducted than, it is by Mr. Costa, who seems to
be thoroughly embued with the true Handellian
spirit. His rendering of the Messiah is the result of
deep study, in which he has brought all the resources
of his] mind and of his unrivalled science to bear
upon the interpretation of his author. It is de-
lightful to witness this interpretation of genius by
genius, by which latent beauties are developed, and
the meaning of many passages which have hereto-
fore appeared comparatively obscure made plain and
clear.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
The following were the only bets laid:—
DERBY.-5 to Ito 1251. agst Grecian (afterwards
offered)-5,000-to, 50 agst Glenha,wk—and 2,000 to 35
agst colt by Tearaway, dam by Alcaston.
CHESTER Cur.-1,000 to 25, 1,000 to 30, and 750 to
25 agst Rhesus-500 to 10 each agst. Langton, Wall-
flower, and Clarissa-1,000 to 20 each agst Brother to
Dough and Montague-1,000 to 15 agst Lady Eden-
-1,000 to 10 agst The Iron Duke. Offers at the close to
take 30 to 1 about Rhesus.
WOLVERHAMPTON STEEPLECHASES;
Handicap for the Sweepstakes of 20 sou. each, h ft, and
• sft only if declared by Tuesday next, Dec. 3.
Age st Ib Age at lb
Sir Peter Laurie... 6 11 7 Volatile
British Yeoman ... a 11 4 Maurice Daly a 9 10
Fugitive
Peter Simple
The Victim.....:- alo 12 Molly) a 9 9
Farnham a 10 12 The General
Vain Llope-=', - - 5 10 10 The Skipper
Rat-trap
St. Helier 5 10 7 The Yorkshireman
Verax - alo 6" (late Fugleman) a 9 7
Maria Day ,
The Young4iii ... a 10 5 Ida
Thurgarten.. a 10 4 Cayenne 5 9 6
Miss C6llinOv-oOd a 10 3 Catherine
Abd-el-Ka.der a 10 0 Souvenir.
Weights for the Free Handicap Hurdle-race.
Age st lb Age st lb
Fugitive
Half-and-Half i.. a 11 5 The Skipper
Lucy Neal ... ...... a 11 3 Prospect
Vesta
Morocco ,.., alo 10 Buscot 4 9 9
Miss Collingwood a 10 8 Ilorsel a 9 9
Yard-arm
Novelist
R,Astreak
Reindeer a 10 5 Cogia
St. Helier 5, 10 5 Isaac of York 4 9 7
Glenalvon
Gulnare ..
Haynau
Rescue a 10 2 l3acton 3 8 10
Miss Burns '...'...:,..-.:-. a 10 0 Risk
Passion Flower ... 5 10 ,0 Warwick 3 8
Venice 5 10 0. Sampler
NEWMARKET COURSING MEETING.
THURSDAY.
The Puppy Stakes.
Second Ties—Cobra bt Dot, Triste bt Viardot, Twigg
bt Memory.

The All-aged Stakes.

Second Ties—l3eeswing- ran a bye, Merchant bt
Verity, Mocking Bird bt Marmion.
The Exning Stakes, for aged dogs.
First Ties—Floretta bt Diamond, Barbara bt Fore-
runner.

The Ohippenham Puppy Stakes.
First TiesLit-gard bt Brae, Dart bt Fanny.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.

Brighton harrs., Mon., Patcham; Wed., Race Course;
Sat., Dyke-101.
Brookside harrs.. Mon., Newmarket Hill; Thurs.,
Telscombe Tye— ioi.
Crawley and Horsham hds., Mon., Pound Hill; Wed.,
High Beeches; Fri., King,fold-10t.
Worcestershire hds., Mon.; Bishop's Wood; Thurs.,
Kennels; Fri., Tiddesly Wood-10i.
Warwickshire hds.' Mon., Snitterford; Tues., Porto
Bello Turnpike; Wed., Elmdon Hall; Thurs., Dun-
church; Fri., Kiueton Kennels; Sat., Omberslade-104.
Shropshire hds,eMon., Ercall Mill; Thurs., Lutwyche
-10 -
Mr. Giles'slids., Mon., Chances Pit .Turnpike; Fri.,
Sapey Bridge-101.
Upton hrrs., Tues., Burley-lane, Hanley.
Wheatland hds., Wed., Little Wenlock.

TUE Tuni.—lt is understood that the Flying
Dutchman and Voltigeur are to meet in a private match,
preparatory to the final retirement of the former from the
turf. The Dutchman is expected to return to his old quar-
ters at Middleham in a few days, to resume training opera-
tions. Voltigeur is at present at Aske Hall, near Richmond,
under the care of Lord Zetland's private trainer.
We believe we are justified in stating, that as it
would be a glaring anomaly to. recognise the right of the
Church of Rome to -have a hierarchy in one part of the
United Kingdom, : 'While 'that right is denied to her in
another, it is the intention of, Ministers, in the ensuing ses-
sion of Parliament, to bring in a Bill for the abolition of
the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the sister country. We
have further reason to believe, that' though some of Lord
John Russell's colleagues, were in the first instance opposed
to the contemplated measure, they have now given way, re-
garding it as the only practicable mode of getting rid of the
anomaly of refusing to recognise Popish, prelates in England,
while they are acknowledged in Ireland.—Advertiser.
Dr. Rice, the much respected and very popular
head-master of Christ's Church School, Newgate-street, the
zealous supporter of the Greville-street Free Hospital, and
ready advocate of all our metropolitan charities, but lately
prticularly distingiii4hed for,iiis honest, Christian-like, and
plain sermon on the preaent state.of, ecclesiastical affairs, a
'seralou: Which was extensively reported. id`4lll..daily and
boor:papers, is to be elevated, on the,firit' vacancy,, to 41
seat' op 'We Episcopal berich. •;'i 8i ,::* ..j i 4!.t „ ~ ,„ ~_
We) 24. j
We i rn that a serikencevot fikepinni4niption,, has.:
:betintiaSs d against LARlißeatiftioTit fog bisAltero7-There is
I
,-',fie froth the report an iAteutiolt to send Lord. Beau-,
m6iit 4;e: alta ; neither s there any truth irti the tumour Of
qiiivits4" uation of Lord D into.—Daily Zrews.