The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-26 00:00:00

EPSOM RACES.

The entries for the plates, &c., closed on Saturday
evening, and, as will be collected from the subjoined par-
ticulars, promise a moderately good allowance of sport on
all but the first day, which, lacking the Shirley, makes
but an indifferent show.

TUESDAY.
To Start at Two o'Clock.
The Craven stakes of 10 sovs. each, for three yrs old,
bat 81b ; four, Bst 101 b ; five, 9st 41b ; six and aged,
9st 101 b. Craven Course, one and a quarter mile.
fir G. Heathcote's b f by Samarcand, out of La fille mal

Gardee, 3 yrs.
Lord Stradbroke's b c Evenus, 5 yrs
Mr. T. Dawson's b c Crim Con,3 yrs
Mr. Ford's b c The Attorney, 3 yrs
Mr. G. Maffam's Irene, by Economist, out of Fanchon,
3 yrs.
Colonel Cradock's b c Pagan, aged
Mr. Forth's gr c Remorse, 3 yrs.
Lord Chesterfield's ch h Knight-of-the-Whistle, aged.
The Woodcote Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added
from the Fund, for two yrs old colts, Bst 61b, and
fillies, Bst 31b. New T.Y.C. Three quarters of a
mile.
Sir G. lleathcote's b f by Liverpool, out of Carolina
Mr. W. Scott's Malt
Mr. Ford's Ipecacaauha
Mr. Baker's br c by Camel, out of Daisy
Mr. Ernest Walker's Guzman
Mr. Dawson's b c Lord Harry, by Recovery, out of Lord
Saltoun's dam
Mr. R. Boyce nd. b c Tom Sare, by Montreal, dam
(foaled in 1839) by St. Patrick, out of Namesake,
sister to Nameless
Mr. John Day's ch c The Hero, by Chesterfield (brother
to Crucifix) dam, Grace Darling, by Defence—Don
Cossack, out of Mistake
Mr. Drinkald's ch c St. George
Mr. Herbert's ch f by Elis, out of Delightful
Col. Anson's b c Toronto
Lord G. Bentinck's Cherokee
Lord Lonsdale's b c by Glaucus, out of Benevolence
Lord Chesterfield's Subscription
The Manor Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 40 sovs. added,
for three yrs old, 6st 101 b; four, Bst 71b; five, Bst 121 b;
six and aged, 9st llb ; mares and geldings allowed
31b. The winner to be sold for 300 sovs., the second
to receive back his stake. Heats, two miles.
Mr. Drewett's br c Trudge-it, 4 yrs
Mr. T. Dawson's bl c Montgomerie, 3 yrs
Mr. Worley's b c John Davis, 3 yrs
Mr. Pockeray's Dalesman, 4 yrs
Mr. Bolt's ch h Hampton, 6 yrs
Mr. Gregory's bl f Barricade, 4 yrs
Mr. C. Smith's ch c Antonio, by Elie, 3 yrs

WEDNESDAY.
(To start at Half-past Two.)
The Derby Stakes of 50 sows. each, h ft, for three yrs
old ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 21b ; the owner of the
second horse to receive 100 sows. out of the stakes,
and the winner to pay 100 sows. towards the police
regulations of the course. Last mile and half.
(140 Subs.)
(The horses arrived, or expected in the course of to-day,
are given below.)
The Epsom Stakes of 5 sows each, with 35 added ; three
years old, 7 st 101 b, four, Bst 111 b, five, 9st 21b, six and
aged, 9st 61b ; mares and geldings, allowed 31b ; the
winner to be sold for 120 sows. 1 mile.
Mr. T. Dawson's b c Live and-let-Live, by Slane, out of
Jason's dam (late L )rd G. Bentick's), 4 yrs
Mr. York's br m Bletsoe Lass, 4 yrs (h b)
Lord G. Bentinck's 6 c Such-a-getting up. Stairs, 3 yrs,
out of Balustrade
Mr. Hook's b f Wild Rose, 3 yrs
Mr. W. Coleman's br m The Black Duchess, 5 yrs.
The Walton Stakes of 5 sows each, with 35 added ; three
years old, 7st 101 b, four, Bst 111 b, five, 9st 21b, six and
aged, 9st Gib ; mares and geldings, allowed 31b ; the
winner to be sold for 120 sous. ; three quarters of a
mile, New T.T.C.
Mr. T. Dawson's b c Lire-and-let-Live, 4 yrs
Mr. Phillimore's ro f Physalis, 4 yrs
Mr. Dorrien's 6 g Justice Greedy, by Bay Middleton,
out of Naworth's dam, 4 yrs
Mr. Drinkald's b g Mingo, 5 yrs
Mr. Roe's br c Midas, 4 yrs
Lord G. Bentinck's br f Moonshine, 3 yrs
The Burgh Stakes of 5 sows. each, with 35 added ;
three years old, Bst 21b ; four. Bst 11Ib ; five, 9st ; six
and aged, 9st 41b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b
The winner to be sold for 80 sows. ; last half mile.

Mr. Law's ch in by Sultan, out of Garcia, aged
Mr. T. Dawson's br f Teresa, 4 years
Mr. T. Dawson's b c Live-and-let-Live, 4 yrs
Mr. Phillimore's ro f Physalis, 4 yrs
Mr. Steven's br f by Wintonian, out of Lucy Banks's
dam, :3 yrs
Mr. Booth's b h Camelino, aged
Mr. Forth's br g by Augustus, out of Courtesan, aged
Mr. Ford's ch g Snap
Mr. Shelley's be Prince of Wales, 4 yrs
THURSDAY.
To start at Two o'clock. _ _ _

The Epsom Four Year Old Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h ft,
fir colts, Bst 111 b, and fillies, Bst 616. Derby Course;
mile and a half.
Sir G. Heathcote's br c Amantissimo, by Amato, out of
Paradigm
Mr Copeland's b f Assay, by the Prime Warden, out of
Fury, by Tramp
Mr. Daly's ch c by The Deputy, out of Lora, by Lory
Lord Exeter's c Antenor, by Troilus, out of Marinello
Mr. Ford's b c Qui Tam by Elis, out of Bodice
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft if declared to the
clerk of the course, at the Library in Epsom, by
ten o'clock on the day of running, with 50 sovs. added;
three years old, 6st 101 b, four, Bst 121 b, five, 9st 61b,
six and aged, 9st 101 b. Winners twice in 1844 to
carry 31b, and thrice, 51b extra ; winners twice in
1844 and once in 1845 to carry 51b extra ; winners
thrice in 1844 and once in 1845 71b extra ; maiden
four years old and upwards, and horses which shall
have run in any race on the day of the Derby, allowed
51b, mares and geldings allowed 3113 ; horses entered
to be sold, if demanded, &c., for 500 sovs. allowed 31b,
for 300 sovs. allowed 91b, for 200 sovs. allowed 121 b,
for 150 soya. allowed 161 b. and for 100 soya. allowed
211 b, over and above other allowances ; the second
horse to receive back his stake ; a mile and a quarter.
To be sold for
Mr. T. Dawson's bl c Montgomerie, 3 yrs
Mr. Westley's br f Jessie Hammond, 3 yrs l5O
Mr. T. Dawson's b c Live-and-let-Live, 4 yrs lOO
Mr. I. Day's bbg by Mazeppa, out of Busk, 4 yrs 100
Mr. Death's b h Isleworth, 6 yrs
Mr. Galpin's br fby Elis—Cecilia, by Comus, 4 yrs 100
Mr. Hook's b f Wild Roe, 3 yrs lOO
Lord G. Bentinck's br f Moonshine, 3 yrs
The Surrey Cup (handicap), or piece of plate of 200
sovs. value, the surplus in specie, by subscription of
10 sovs. each, with 50 sovs. added. Cup Course, two

miles.
Duke of Beaufort na Minotaur, 5 yrs, Bst 121bs.
I3aron de Teissier na Lord Exeter's Phlegon, 5 yrs, 8 st
121 b.
Duke of Richmond's Lothario, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b.
Mr. Jacques's Semiseria, 5 yrs, Bst lib.
Sir G. Ileathcote's Akbar, 4 yrs, 7.4 131 b.
Lord Exeter's Wee Pet, 5 yrs, ist 121 b.
Mr. Farmer n 9, Vol-au-Vent, 4 yrs, 7st 91b.
Mr. A. ,Tohnstone's Rowena, 4 yrs, 7st 71b.
Mr. Barnard na Croton Oi!, 4 yrs, 7st 31b.
Air. W. Scott's Cataract, 5 yrs, 7st lib.
Mr. Barnard na Moustache, 4 yrs, 7st 11b.
Mr. W. Scott's Agriculture, 5 yrs, 7st lib.
Mr. Berring:,on's Father Mathew, 4 yrs, 7st lib.
Lord Glasgow's b c by Bay Middleton, out of Miss
Whip, 3 yrs, Est 1 11b.
Lord Verulam's f by Laurel, out of Christina, 4 yrs,
cit 1116.
Sir R. Bulkeley's ch c Hemp, by Bran, 4 yrs, 6,t 91b.
Mr. Irwin's ch c The Connaught Ranger, 3 yrs, Est 71b.
Mr. Clark na Pug' 3 yrs, Est 31b.
Mr. Greville's Sir Francis, 3 yrs, 64 11b.
Mr. F. A. Alillbank's fby Sheet Anchor, out of Lady
Fulfird, 3 yrs, sst 31b.
Mr. Bonsor's The Coareot Card, 3 yrs, sst 31b.
Lord Miltown's Scaltcen, 6 yrs (dead).
Sweepstakes of 5 soya. each, with 40 added ; three yrs.
old, Est 71b ; fcur, Bst 71b ; five, Bst 121 b ; six and
aged, 9st llb ; mares and geldings, and horses which
have run in either of the preceding races, allowed
31b ; the winner to be sold for 1501 ; heats, one
Mr. T. Dawson's bl c Montgomerie, 3 yrs
Mr. T. Dawson's b c Live-and-let-Live, 4 yrs
Mr. G. Ongloy's b f Seaweed, 4 yrs
Mr. Dyson's b f Loadstar, 3 yrs
Mr. Coleman's br g The Devil-among.the-Tailors, 6 yrs
Lord Chesterfield's b c Cockfighter, 4 yrs

FRIDAY.
To Start at Half-past Two.
The Oaks stakes or 50 sovs. each, h ft, for three years
old fillies, 84 ;lb, each; the owner of the second filly
to receive 100 sovs. out of the stakes, and the winner
to pay 100 sovs. towards the police regulations of the
Course. Last mile and a half (129 subscribers.)
The horses arrived or expected in the course of to-day
are given below.
The Members' Plate of 50 sovs. for three years old, 6.9 t
71b ; four, Bst 91b ; five, Bst 131 b ; six and aged, 9st
21b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to
be sold for 200 sovs. Entrance, one soy. to go to the
second horse. Heats, two miles.
Mr. Drewett's hr c Trudge-it, 4 yrs
Mr. T. Dawson's hl c Montgomerie 3 yrs
Mr. J. Thompson's b f The Wreck, by Sheet Anchor,
out of Lady Fulford, 3 yrs
Mr. G. Ongley's b f Seawed, 4 yrs
Mr. Dockeray s Dalesman, 4 yrs
Lord G. Bentinek's b c Sich-a-iettin up-Stairs, yrs
Mr. Gregou's bl f Barricade,
Mr. Willan's eh c Elysium, 5 yrs Yrs
Mr. C. Smith's ch c Antonio, 3 yrs
Lord G. Bentinek's b h Croton Oil, 4 yrs
Mr. Wernick's b g Arrian, aged -
Mr. Trimming's b f Gazelle, 3 yrs
Mr. Simmons's ch c Mustapha, by Sultan, aged
The Derby and Oaks Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 40
added ; three yrs old, ist 41b ; four, Bst 91b ; five, 9st;
six and aged, 9st 21b ; mares and geldings allowed
31b ; horses having started once and been beaten,
allowed 31b ; twice 51b. The winner to be sold for
120 sovs., but if entered as to be sold for 80 sovs.
allowed 71b over and above all other allowances. The
second horse to receive back his stake. Heats, one
To be sold for
Mr. T. Dawson's b c Live-and-let-live, 4 yrs £Bo
Mr. T. Dawson's br f Teresa, 4 yrs BO
Mr. J. Thompson's b f The Wreck, 3 yrs
Mr. York's br m Bletsoe Lass, 4 yrs (half.bred)
Mr. Coleman's brg The Devil-among-the• Tailors,

80

6 80
yril
Mr. Hook's b f Wild Roe
31r. Bradly's b f Lady Lynn, by Ph .her, out of the
80
Howdy, 3 yrs
80
Mr. Matthews's b g Tub Thumper, aged
Mr. W. Coleman's br m The BlAck Duchess, 5 yrs 80

HORSES ARRIVED OR EXPECTED.
Up to Saturday afternoon very few arrivals had taken
place, but from inquiries made on the spo`, we collect
that in the course of this day, the following horses will
be in the neighbourhood (horses trained at Epsom are
included) :

DERBY HORSBS.
Lord Stradbroke's Idas
Mr. Greville's Alarm
Lord Verulam's Corumba colt
Mr. Mostyn's Pantasa
Mr. Waller's Columbus
Colonel Peel's Cobweb colt
Mr. Lintott's Cabin Boy
Lord Exeter's Wood Pigeon
Mr. Gratwicke's Doleful
Mr. Gratwicke's Titmouse
Mr. Gratwicke's The Merry Monarch
Mr. Wyatt's Sister to Laundress colt
Mr. Worley's John Davis
Mr. Forth's Remorse.
Mr. Fergusson's Clear-the-way.
Mr. Gulley's Weatherbit.
Mr. Gulley's Old England.
Duke of Richmond's Laird o' Cockpen.
Lord Chesterfield's Pam.
Lord Chesterfield's Newsmonger.
Col. Anson's Keeiger.
Mr. Coleman's Young Eclipse.
Mr. Theobald's Desperation.
Mr. Dawson's Montgomerie.
Sir G. Heathcote's Uwalior.
Sir G. Heathcote's Sutlij.
Mr. St. Paul's Mentor.
Lord Glasgow's Miss Whip colt.
Mr. Tuting's Adonis.
Mr. A. W. Hill's The Libel.
Mr. A. W. Hill's Salopian.
Mr. Ford's Fuzbos.
Mr. Wreford's Worthless.
Colonel Cradock's Jinglepot.
Mr. Bateman's Belvidere.
About three or four and twenty are likely to run.
OARS MARES.
Mr. Osbaldeston's The Fickle Wild Rose.
Mr. Worthington's Lancashire Witch.
Mr. Gulley's Maid of Orleans.
Mr. J. B. Mill's Giantess.
Duke of Richmond's Refraction.
Mr. Armstrong's Venus.
Lord Chesterfield's Delia.
Lord Chesterfield's Lady Wildair.
Mr. Bowes's As-you-like-it.
Mr. Bowes's Heather Bull.
Major Yarburgh's Miss Sarah.
Mr. Bennett's Hope.
Mr. Rogers's Glee.
Sir C. Monck's f by Physician, out of Castaway.
Mr. F. A. Milbank's The Wreck (Lady Fulford filly).
Sir G. Heathcote's La filly mal garde filly.
Sir G. Heathcote's Campanile.
Sir G. Heathcote's Sister to Amato.
Mr. King names Sister to Landseer
Lord Eglinton's Plaudit
Mr. Ford's Mademoiselle
Lord G. Bentinck's Moonshine
Lord G. Bentinck's Miss Elis
Mr. Stevens's Wintonian filly
Mr. Webber's Event
Mr. Liley's Stamp
About fifteen or sixteen may be expected to start.
FOR THE WOODCOTE CUPS, PLATES, &c.
Lord Stradbroke's Evenus
Mr. Payne's Sir Francis
Mr. Payne's Queen Mab
Hon. S. Herbert's f by Elis, out of Delightful, 2 yrs
Mr. Galpine's f by Elis, out of Cecilia, 4 yrs•
Mr. Ongley's Seaweed
Mr. Ongley's Camelino
Lord Verulam's f by Laurel, out of Christina
Mr. Mostyn's March First filly
Mr. J. Day's The Hero
Mr. Gregory's Barricade
Mr. Hook's Wild Roe
Lord Chesterfield's Cockfighter
Lord Chesterfield's Knight-of-the-Whistle
Lord Stanley's Ithuriel
Mr. Coleman's Devil-among-the-Tailors
Mr. Bennett's Viscount
Mr. Dawson's Crim Con
Mr. Dawson's Lord Harry
Mr. Dawson's Teresa
Mr. Dawson's Live-and-let-Live
Mr. Drinkald's Vol. au- Vent
Mr. Drinkald's The Correct Card
Mr. Drinkald's St. George
Sir G. Heathcote's Akbar
Sir G. Heathcote's Carolina filly
Mr. Dockeray's Dalesman
Lord Caledon's Molly Mogg
Lord Caledon's Auld Lang Syne
Mr. C. Smith's Antonio
Mr. Ford's Qui Tam
Mr. Ford's The Attorney
Mr. E. Walker's Guzman
Mr. Langridge's Jesse Hammond
Mr. Langridge's Diggory Diddle
Mr. James's Semiseria
Mr. Maugham's Irene
Colonel Cradock's Pagan
Mr. W. Scott's Cataract
Mr. W. Scott's Malt
Mr. R. Boyce's Tom Sare
Mr. Drewitt's Trudge-it
Mr. Roe's Hampton
Mr. York's Bletsoe Lass
Mr. W. Coleman's Black Duchess
Mr. Phillimore's Physalis
Mr. Dorrien's Justice Greedy
Mr. Drinkald's Mingo
Mr. Roe's Midas
Mr. Law's ch m by Sultan, out of Garcia
Mr. Booth's Camelino
Mr. Forth's g by Augustus, out of Courtesan
Mr. Ford's Snap.
Mr. Shelley's Prince of Wales
Mr. Dyson 's Loadstone
Lord G. Bentinck's Sich-a-gettin-up-stairs
Mr. Werninek's Arrian
Mr. Trimmings's Gazelle
Mr. Simmons's Mustapha
Mr. Wesley's Jessie Hammond
Mr. Death's Isleworth
Mr. J. Day's Busk gelding
Mr. Bradley's Lady Lynn
Mr. Matthews's Tub Thumper
During the race-week the Assembly Room at the
Spread Eagle will be opened, as a subscription betting-
room. The Grand Stand will be opened on the usual
terms, the refreshment rooms are placed under the pur-
veyorship of Mr. Carless.
The latest accounts from head quarters represent the
course' to be exceedingly heavy ;.should the weather
continue unfavourable, the races wll be mere trials of
strength.

LATEST BETTING AT THE WEST END.
DERBY. -

9 to 4 agst Idas—taken
6 to 1 agst Weatherbit
13 to 2 agst Alarm
9 to 1 agst The Libel
10 to 1 agst Forth's lot
16 to 1 agst Pantasa—taken
20 to 1 agst Pam—taken
20 to l agst Old England
20 to 1 agst Doleful

33 to 1 agst Kedger
35 to 1 agst Merry Monarch-t
35 to 1 agst Fuzbos—taken
35 to 1 eget Mentor
35 to 1 agst Worthless
40 to 1 agst Columbus
50 to 1 agst Jinglepot
50 to 1 agst Miss Whip Colt
50 to 1 agst Laird o' Cockpen
OAKS. _ _

6 to 1 agst Lady Wildair—t
6 to 1 agst Lancashire
Witch—taken

12 to 1 agit Maid of Orleans
20 to 1 agst Event
20 to 1 agst Starch

EPSOM DOWNS-SUNDAY.

(From the Sunday Times.)
Until nearly half-past eight o'clock the aspect of the Downs
was as wretched as a cold heavy rain could make it. Scarcely
half a dozen persons had ventured forth, and sot a horse was
to be seen ! in the hazy atmosphere the grand stand looked
dismally spectral, and the skeleton booths " grinned horribly a
ghastly smile." As the morning wore on the clouds began to
disperse, and a slight improvement in the weather took place.
Groups of cognoscenti and Derby sweepists slowly collected
near the exercise ground, and at length the appearance of the
horses fixed the attention of all, and gave life and interest to
the stirring scene. Then might be heard the confidential com-
ment; and remarks of " layers and backers" on the condition
and action of the different nags, as they successively galloped
pact.
The first that came out to gallop was the The Hero, with
few of the capabilities of a hero, in our opinion ; nevertheless,
it afforded Sam Day, who was upon him, an opportunity of
getting his hand in readiness to steer Old England for the great
event.
Idas, who arrived overnight with Evenus and Boarding
School Miss, and took up their quarters at the Baron de Tes-
sier's, was one of the earliest on the ground. He appeared in
blooming condition, and was followed by all the gazers pre-
sent. After walking about for a short tine, the " creek"
was favoured with a taste of the hill, that " bugbear" in the
minds of many, which it is supposed will put an extin-
guisher on his chance of victory. Evenus led them at his
best pace, Idas lying close to him, and pulling hard all the way
till they were stopped, after going about three-quarters of a
mile. This was repeated a second time and afforded the cog-
noscenti an opportunity of coming to some definite conclusion
upon this much questioned point. Some aver that he
mounted the hill like an antelope, and " went like a bird,"
whilst others as strongly insisted that he would tire, and that
he gave every indication of his not liking the ground. He
pulled up on both occasions in the soundest and freshest
manner possible, and, though his " schoolmaster" certainly
made a little noise, there were no indications whatever of a
similar nature on the part of the " pupil."
Cataract and Malt had a " spin," but both appeared to be
very queer.
Among Lumley's leans we were particularly struck with the
appearance of Vol-au-Vent, who went splendidly, and led us
:o imagine that he will take a very great deal of beating for
the Surrey Cup.
Pantasa, who is much grown, and evidently greatly improved
on his two yr old form, took a good gallop, accompanied by a
filly by Glaucus, and was much admired.
Fuzbos, who is strongly fancied by the Epsom division, took
gentle exercise. He was tried over the Derby course on Fri-
day afternoon, in the midst of a heavy rain (Frank Butler
" up") with Qui Tam, (ridden by the boy) and The Attorney
(steeled by Sam Mann). Qui Tam made the running to the
mile-post "as hard as he could split," when The Attorney,
who was in waiting, went on at his best pace to the distance,
where, being run almost to a stand-still, he gave up, leaving
Fu zbos alone in his glory. Such are the plain facts, as they
were told us by one who witnessed the trial.
They who have invested upon Desperation will, we opine,
have a desperately bad chance for their money. He is as slow
as a coach-horse.

Jinglepot attempted to gallop with Pagan, but a more fruit-
less attempt we never witnessed. He went stumpy and short,
and lost all favour.

Cabin Boy, who sweated yesterday, went a steady gallop this
morning, but by many his action was considered too laboured
and heavy.
Wood Pigeon, attended by Dr. Hill, also galloped, showing
great improvement in his style of going since we last saw him
at Newmarket.

Count Bathyany's Sister to Whitefoot, Pergularia, and an-
other went well.
Columbus took a good steady gallop ; he is a very pretty
goer, looks remarkably fit, and in his appearance has much of
the character of Cotherstone. We understand that he possesses
a most excellent temper. " The Vicar " will officiate for him
on the eventful occasion.

Sir Gilbert's lot did not show out of the paddock up to the
time of our departure ; neither had Clear-the-Way nor Pam
at that time made their appearance. The former galloped yes-
terday on the six-mile hill ; we are informed he looks well
though rather lusty. Pam, notwithstanding the unfavourable
reports which have been current against him, and his retro-
gression in the betting a few days ago, is as "right as a trivet,"
and will make many quake before Judge Clarke gives his all-
important decision.
At Leatherhead, Scot's, Rogers's, and Lonsdale's strings are
located. Of the first-named lot Kedger and Lelia are most
liked ; and the former, who goes remarkably well, may yet re-
trieve the character which he has partially lost, and enable his
backers to " get out" satisfactorily. The Miss Whip colt
looks and goes well.
The Libel was most anxiously looked for, but, much to the
disappointment of those interested for and against him, he had
not yet arrived.
John Day's, Forth's lot, and the Duke of Richmond's horses
are expected to reach their quarters to-day or to-morrow. The
Danebury division will be located at Banstead, the Goodwood
at Headley, and Forth's let at Ashstead. With respect to the
latter, it was remoured that Doleful's legs are somewhat queer,
and that the " pick of the basket" will be found to be The
Merry Monarch.
We did not hear a single bet laid upon the ground ; and the
only offer which came under our own observation was to back
Pan tasa.

A LARII. —When about half way between Epsom and Lonct n
we met Alarm, who was being vanned with all possible dis-
patch to the scene of action.
MR. GULLY'S OLD ENGLAND.

The following circumstance, which has caused no little ex-
citement in the ring, has been communicated to us :—Mr.
Gully yesterday entrusted a gentleman with a commission
to back his horse, Old England, for a very large sum,
which was accomplished, but on the bets being conned
over by that gentleman, he perceived that the greater
portion of the amount was laid out with one person. This,
with other circumstances which had come to the knowledge
of Mr. Gully, roused his suspicions, and led to angry words,
Mr. G. (as it was stated), taxing the party with having over-
laid his book to an enormous amount in betting against his
horses. The gentleman, however, expressed his willingness to
stake the amount whenever called upon. Immediately after
the occurrence Mr. Gully, it is said, left town for Danebury,
and we fear the result will have the effect of lessening the field
for the Derby in a way the least expected, and we may add,
the most to be regretted.

SIR JOHN RENNIE'S FIRST
CONVERSAZIONE.

The first conversatione given by Sir John Rennie, the Pre-
sident of the Institution of Civil Engineers, took place on
Saturday evening, and although we were well assured that
there would not be any diminution in the hospitable recep-
tion, and the interesting collection of works of art, to which
we have been accustomed in former years, we were not prepared
for the tasteful preparations and brilliant display which awaited
the visitors on this occasion, and more especially, for the presence
of Lady Rennie, and a numerous assemblage of her lady friends.
In addition to the ordinary suite of rooms, a large apart-
ment had been constructed at the rear of the house, adjoin.
ing the second saloon. The walls and ceiling were tastefully
decorated in encaustic painting, by Sang, in the same deli.
cate and tasteful style which he has so well displayed at the
Royal Exchange, the Conservative Club, and in other places.
The effect of the light upon the well-combined and vivid
colours of the encaustic decorations,, and the brilliant furni-
ture, was particularly striking. In the centre of this room
was suspended a magnificent chandelier, made by Mr. Apsley
Pellatt, from the prize-drawing at the School of Design. It
was entirely composed of glass, combining judiciously the
effect of the prismatic colours, of cut white drops, with the Bohe-
mian stained glass. This chandelier, whether viewed as a speci-
men of workmanship or of taste, was extremely creditable to Mr.
Pellatt, whose productions we have before frequently praised. In
the rooms were several fine specimens of Bohemian glass, also
from his collection.

We can scarcely attempt to particularise all the numerous
works of art, and interesting models, which were profusely
spread throughout the rooms; but we must notice the
bronzes from Mr. Deville's collection, an exquisite carving in
Caen stone of St. George and the Dragon, by Mr. Thomas ; Mr.
Goadby's interesting anatomical preparations; the paintings
by Boxall, Oliver, Scanlan, Kendrick, Buss, and Tomkins ;
the portfolios of sketches by Gastineau, Buss, Duncan,
Oliver, Kendrick, and others; a fine drawing of Mr.
Walker's new graving dock at Woolwich ; beautiful speci-
mens of Claudet's new process of ;Talbotype, by which the
accuracy of Daguerreotype, and the artistic effect of oil painting ap.
pear combined. There were some excellent wood carvings by Ro-
gers, almost equalling a case of ivory carvings by Flamingo, from
the collection of Mr. Vulliamy ; these appeared to excite much
attention.

The models were, perhaps, somewhat less mimerous than
usual, but they were select and well displayed. We must
mention from among them, Mitchell's screw-pile battery ;
the Air Point Lighthouse, by Messrs. Walker and Surges;
Captain Boswell's plan for harbours built with arched piers;
the original design, by Mr. Stephenson, for an iron bridge
of two arches, each of 360 feet span, to carry the Chester
and Holyhead Railway across the Menai Straits, but which
is now to be superseded by the suspended tunnel-bridge,
formed of wrought iron; the Folkstone Viaduct, by Mr. W.
Cubitt ; an ingenious cast iron trussed-girder bridge, by Mr.
Borthwick ; and a good model of a stone bridge, with flat
elliptical arches, designed some years since by Mr. Rennie,
to replace Westminster.bridge. There was a fine model of
the " Great Britain," and several of vessels to be propelled
by the screw, designed by Mr. Guppy; a steam-frigate, with
direct-acting engines and screw.propeller, by Mr. Rennie ;
a beautiful pair of marine engines, by the late Mr. Henry Maud_
slay ; Mr. Bodmer's proposed horizontal engines and screw-pro-
peller; Mr. Hick's improved locomotive engine; Messrs. Grissell
and James's combinations of a weighing-machine and crane, to as-
certain the weight of an object while raising it.

Our limits will not permit a more extended notice, but at the
next conversazione, which will take place on Saturday, the gist
instant, we shall hope to have another opportunity of examining
more minutely those objects which may have escaped our notice on
this ocaasion.
We must, in concluding, congratulate the institution upon
having, In the recent changes in its constitution, secured another
president, who so liberally and indefatigably devotes himself to
its service; and who, if we may judge from the support of the
council, and the uumeruus attendance of the members and his
friends, appears to enjoy no inconsiderable share of popularity.
The general company included—The Marquis of Wor..
thampton, the Marquis of Salisbury, the Earl and Countess
of Beauchamp, the Bishop of London, Reverend Sir H. Duken-
field, Lady and Miss Kirkland, Sir J. Rae Reid, M.P.,
Captain Sir George Back, R.N., Sir Charles Lemon, M.P.,
Sir James South, Sir Edward and Lady Head, Sir Thomas
and Miss Neave, Sir W. Middleton, Sir Charles Malcolm, Sir
C. Fellows, Sir George Duckett, Sir Peter Laurie, Sir
George Cayley, Sir William Burnett, the O'Conor Don, M.P.,
Mr. Ormsby Gore, M.P., Sir R. Sitemburgh, Mr. and Miss
Estcourt, Colonel and Mrs. Yorke, Mr. G. Stephenson, Dr.
Bowring, M.P., Mr. Mackinnon, M.P.; Colonel Lacy, Mr.
Hutt, M.P., Mr. E. Buller, 111 P., Colonel Show, Colonel
Colquhoun, Mr. and the Misses Garf, Mons. Delepierre, M.
Abrosof, Mr. De Wint, Major Clarke, Dr. Mantel], Mr. Mends-
lay, Mr. W. Cubitt, Dr. and Mrs. Paris, Dr. Granville,
Mr. Copley Fielding, Mr. and Mrs. George Rennie, Captain
Vidal, R.N., Captain Schwabe, Mr. James Walker, M.
Baugniet, Mr. Field, Lieutenant Pankratieff, Mr. Rendell, Dr.
Ure, Mr. Robert Stephenson, Captain and Mrs. Townsend, Cap-
tain Dundas, R.N., Mr. B. Cubitt, Mr. Westmscott, Mr. John
Scott Russell, Mr. M. Rennie, Dr. Mayo, Mr. Barrow, Mr.
and Mrs. Cockerel], Mr. T. Grissell, Captain Lacy, Mr.
Behnes, Mr. W. Milne, Mr. Aymot, Mr. Tooke, Mr.
Hallam, Mr. and Mrs. Cocks, Professor Anstead, Mr.
D'Oyle, Mr. Christie, Mr. J. Colquhoun, Mr. B. Williams, Mr.
Bailey, Mr. Dilke, Mr. Biddulph, Professor Donaldson, Mr. T.
Irwin, Captain Boswell, R.N., Mr. Boxall; Captain Lushington,
R.N., Mr. Klengemann, Mr. Poynter, Mr. Britton, Mr. It. R.
Scanlan, Mr. Rays, Mr. Young, Mr. Grainger, Mr. Cheverton,
Mr. J. P. Knight, Mr. Martin, &c.

BRUSSELS, MAY 23.—Thanks to the exertions of
M. Van de Weyer, it is certain that the representations of our
lyrical performers at London will be very brilliant—so many boxes
are already taken that a receipt of 14,000 francs is certain; the
expenses of each evening are 7,500 francs; the King and Queen
of the Belgians, who will go to London, have taken three boxes for
themselves and their suite.

ANCIENT CONCERTS.—There was a private re-
hearsal on Saturday of the selection made by his Royal Highness
Prince Albert for Wednesday evening. The singers will be Ma-
dame Castellan, Misses Schloss and Barrett ; Messrs. Mario, Hobbs,
Hawkins, Machin, Ocerhoffer, Pischek, and Staudigl. Among the
novelties will be a trio by the latter three eminent singers.

To-morrow (Tuesday), the day appointed for the
celebration of her Majesty's birth, will be observed as a holiday at
all the Government offices and other public establishments. This,
with the exception of Christmas-day and Good Friday, is the only
day throughout the year which is observed as a general holiday by
the Customs department, owing to the very great inconvenience
which is thereby caused to every branch of the import and shipping
trade of the post. Even on this occasion, the London and the St.
Katharine Dock Companies have made application and obtained
permission to keep a portion of the bonded warehouses open
during the day for business purposes, in order to meet the enter.
gency of an ensuing public sale on the following day.
TIIE CONVICT CONNOR.—'lle Sheriffs have fixed
Monday next, the 2d June, for the execution of this unhappy
criminal.

MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.—(From a Correspondent.)
—On Saturday afternoon as a lady and a little girl were crossing
the street near the statue of King William, in King William-
street, they became so entangled with the various carriages crowd-
ing the street, that there seemed but little chance for the child
avoiding being run over, as in this dangerous situation the poor
little creature had become separated from its mother. A gentle-
man who was passing by, observing the perilous situation of the
child sprang from the causeway, seized the child, and rescued it
from its danger ; and whilst endeavouring to spring back to save
himself, his feet slipped from under him, and he fell on his back,
when the wheel of a vehicle which was going rapidly along passed
right over his body, without any serious injury being sustained by
him; and the moment lie tinind himself liberated from the car-
riage he sprang upon his feet with amazing activity, amidst the
warm plaudits of those who witnessed his spirited and fortunate
assistance.

CHURCH-RATES. - ST. GEORGE-IN•THE-EAST.-
On Saturday the polling for a church.rate was resumed in the
vestry.room of the parish church of St. George, Middlesex, and at
four o'clock Mr. Liquorish, the senior churchwarden, declared the
numbers to be—For the rate, 30 ; against it, 144 ; majority, 114.
The rate is lost, and, what is most extraordinary, by the votes of
the Church party, who, to show their detestation of Puseyism, in.
troduced by the Rev. Bryan King, the rector, voted against the rate.
After the final close of the poll several gentlemen addressed the
vestry. There were not more than twenty ratepayers in attend-
ance ; and Mr. Cullin said, as the Church party had voted against
the rate for conscience' sake, he hoped they would in future give
credit to the conscientious opinions of the Dissenters, who uni-
formly voted against church-rates, because they considered that no
man had any right to support any religion from which he dissented.
The Dissenters voted against church-rates on the same principle
as Churchmen had done on this occasion, because compulsory pay-
ments for the support of a religion to which they objected was op-
posed to the rights of conscience. After some observations from
Mr. Rippingham, the Chairman, Mr. Dean, and others, the vestry
was dissolved.

THE MARYLEBONE VEST/I.Y AND MR. TWYFORD.—
At a meeting of the vestry on Saturday, the rector stated that he
had received no communication front Sir James Graham respecting
Mr. Meyer, which was, he supposed, attributable to the difficulty in
which he was placed as to his mode of action.—(Hear.) The
charges by the vestry were fully borne out, 'as appeared from Mr.
Maclean not having dared to press the prosecution against Mr.
Meyer. He (the rectos) consulted with men of high judicial stand.
ing upon the subject, who declared that they knew not what advice
to give, as, although it might be desirable that Mr. Twyford should
be dismissed, yet that it might not be so easy for Sir James
Graham to do so. Although the vestry no doubt were anxious
that that magistrate should be removed, yet perhaps it would be
better for them to wait for another week to ascertain whether Sir
James Graham would keep his promise, or they might remind him
of it, or recommend the removal of Mr. Twyford to a less respon-
sible situation. After some discussion it was agreed to grant the
Home Secretary another week to act ; and in case he should
not move by that time in the case, that they should again have an
interview with him, and press him to grant some redress to Mr.
Sir Will
Meyer for the gross outrage and wrong inflicted upon that unfor.
tunate gentleman.
jam Eden, Bart., of Wiadlestone, and
Frederick Milbank, El" o
Hart, have been appointed deputy
Lieutenants of Me cooly o f Durham by
the Marquis of London-
derry, Lord Lieutenant