The Sun.
London, England, 1845-03-24 00:00:00

greatest possible benefit to the Society from their
loyal exections in that country.
'The next toast was " The Caledonian Asylum,"
which was drunk enthusiastically.
FA." The Emerald Isle" was acknowledged in a brief
speech by Dr. POWER.
The CHISHOLM then rose to propose one toast more
—a toast which his friend near him would give in
Gaelic, and which would best explain the mystic
feeling which prevailed among Highlanders. It was
"Highlanders shoulder to shoulder."
Sir J. M'CRA then gave the toast in Gaelic, which
was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm.
The Pipers then struck up, and Major-General
M'Leod stepped out and commenced dancing—he
was immediately joined by Mr. Alexander Mac-
donald and the Mr. Davidsons, and this party danced
the concluding reel of the evening, at the close of
which the Chisholm vacated the chair, and, preceded
by the Pipers, left the room in procession.
Several Highland reels were danced during the
evening, but the best appeared to be the one in which
Lord Reitihaven, two Mr. Davidsons from Aberdeen-
shire, and Mr. G. Bain, the honorary secretary, per-
formed.
In the course of the evening Burns' beautiful lyric,
" Of a' the airt's the wind can blaw," was sung by
his son Major Burns. '.There was something highly
interesting and quite in keeping with the festival to
hear such a song sung on such an occasion by such

a man.
It was " the wee short hour ayont the twal" before
the company separated. The dinner and wines were
excellent.

SPORTIN TELLIGEN CE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—FRIDAY.
GREAT NORTHAINIPTONSHIRE STAKES.-7 to 2 agst Napier
(t)-6 to 1 agst Lord Saltoun (t)-7 to 1 agst Father
Mathew (t)-8 to 1 agst Bastion (t)-10 to 1 agst Queen
Mab (t)-10 to 1 agst Dr. Husband (t)-6 to 1 agst Queen
Mab and Arelox (t).
CHESTER Cur.-11 to 1 agst Semiseria (t)-12 to 1 agst
Obscurity (t)-12 to 1 agst Cataract-14 to 1 agst The Era
—35 to 1 agst Ould Ireland (t). Offers to take Bto 1 about
the three-year-olds, and 7 to 1 about the Irish lot.
DERBY.-10 to 1 agst Alarm-14 to 1 agst Idas-14 to 1
agst hedger (t)-16 to 1 agst Clear the Way (t)-35 to 1
agst Young Eclipse (t).
KIPLIN COATES RACE.—DIURSDAY.

The annual race for the Kiplin Coates Sweepstakes was
won easily by Mr. ➢letcalfe's Isabel (T. Hanson), beating
Mr. S. Templeman's Sancho, Mr. Skelton's Little Isaac, and
Mr. Monkman's Jerry.
The Epsom first Spring meeting is postponed to Friday
the 25th of April ; the entry to close on the Wednesday
previous at five o'clock.

CUMBERLAND AND WESTIVIORE-

LAND WRESTLING.

The ancient " back-hold wrostle," by the natives of
Cumberland and Westmoreland, took place, according
to annual custom, on Friday, in the very extensive room
erected on the grounds of Mr. Hinton, Highbury Barn
Tavern. The attendance at " the Barn" far exceeded
last year or many years past, there being above 3,000
persons present, who were all well accommodated, in
consequence of the immense galleries fitted up for the
occasion.

For the prizes there were a great number of com-
petitors, the prizes being of a greater amount than usual,
and two belts, with appropriate inscriptions, for the
champions of the day. The entries for the " light
weight" prizes were 38, and 64 entered their names to
contend for the sums given to be wrestled for by men of
" all weights." Among those who entered the arena
many Life Guardsmen were conspicuous—among them
Miller, who wcn the chief prize, and belt last year. The
" light weights" commenced the afternoon's proceedings,
and the bouts came off as follows :

MEN NOT EXCEEDING ELEVEN STONE.
FIRST TIAIE OVER.—Nineteen men threw their op-
ponents, aid were consequently " standards;" the only
play worthy of notice being Jeremiah Pearson's, who
cross-hipped his competitor, John Clark.
SECOND TIME OVER.—J. Irving threw W. Powley,
R. Dobinson threw Graham, W. Harrison capsized T.
Westmoreland, J. Pearson hipped J. Loys, D. Bulman
upset W. Webb, J. Pape threw J. Brunskill, G. Jones
tripped J. Mark, R. Nelson upset Capstick, and J.
Cowen upset J. Pattison, after an excellent bout.
THIRD TIME OVER.—J. Earl threw J. Irving, J.
Cowen threw G. Jones, J. Pape (after a hard struggle)
hipped D. Bulman, W. Harrison threw Nelson after a
tussle, J. Pearson hipped R. Dobinson.
FOURTH TIME OVER.—W. Harrison upset J. Cowen,
J. Pearson (after a very hard tussle) hipped J. Pape.
FIFTH TIME OVER.—J. Pearson backheeled T. Earl.

SIXTH AND LAST TIME OVER.—Pearson and Harri-
son now came together to contest the best two out of
three falls for the first prize. Great interest was ex-
excited, and betting was 7 to 4 on Pearson. Pearson
being rather quick in catching hold, Harrison threw
him; and in the next bout Harrison fell. The men then
shook hands, and Pearson quickly heeled his opponent.
Pearson's weight is eleven stone, and this was the
first time he wrestled in London. his style of wrestling
was much admired, and on his receiving the belt from
the Stewards he was loudly cheered, and hailed as the
champion of the light weights.