The Sun.
London, England, 1829-04-03 00:00:00

PLATE 1 0 THE LATE MAYOR.

We have been highly gratified_ in inspecting the splen-
did testimonial of esteem about to be presented to the late
Mayor, T. C. Porter, Esq. This signal proof of regard,
so filtteringly bestowed by upwards of four hundred of his
'fellow-townsmen, in preuf of the estimate which they
have formed of his character, whether as a private indivi-
dual, or as filling the arduous and respousible situation of
Chief Magistrate of. this extensive Sown, must, we are
sure, belighly.flattering to his- feelings.
The whole Service is exquisitely wrought and finished
,by Messrs. R. Jones• and Son. The cost of the Whole
is within a mere trifle of 6.50/. • •
We understand that a 'deputation of ,five.gentlemen has
been appointed to present this splendid and substintial
gift to the worthy Alderman, The deputation will con-
sist of Mr. Alderman Wright, Mr. Ex-bailiff.Thompson,-
Mr. George Brown;' sen. Mr. Richat cl Ratcliffe, Sucre-
tary, and Mr.' Robert Russel, Treasurer.
The following is a list of the articles • composing the
service:— .

Two lirga circular soup tureens and covers, richly;
chased, with flowers, &c., in compartments, with rich ap-
propriate handles.
Two twenty-five-inch round waiters, with scroll and
flower edges; the bottoms chased in compartments; to
correspond with the tuteens.
Two venison dishes, with bold shell and gadroou bor-
ders, with hot-water dishes.
The meat dishes to correspond. .
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The arms .of Mr. Porter are handsomely engtai,ed on
each article, together with the following inscription ;

PRESENTED TO
THOMAS.COLLEY PORTER, ESQUIPE, •
_ BT HIE FELLOW-TOWNSMEN,
IN TESTIMONY OF THEIR ESTEEM,
AND AS A MEMORIAL OF TDB
ASSIDUITY, DIGNITY, AND RIOSPITALITY
WITH WHICH HE DISCHAIWED THE DUTIES OF
CHIEF MAGISTRATE
OP TILE BOROUGH' OF LIYERFOOL,
1828.

The trays and soup tureens are exceedingly handsome
pieces of plate. The scroll, in the former, is so broad as to
leave only room in the centre for the arms and inscrip-
tion. The richness of the work is very admirable. The
soup tureens are also splendid specimens. The tops of
the covers are small melons, resting on their stalk and
lane, in bright chasing, extremely•beautiful. The two
dishes for the top and bottom of the table are exceedingly
massive, the exterior,efrotight in fancy pattern, richly re-
lieved. The larger-pieces are, we believe, of the weight
of 200 ounces each. The Whole will make a display such

as is not often se, n,on a private table.
We believe it is intended, that after the subscribershave
had the opportunity of inspecting the plate, the public
shall also be permitted to see it, as the pieces will be plaLed
in Messrs. Jones's window.—Liverpool

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S.

The betting yesterday was interesting only as far as regarded
Green Mantle, who has been playing a shuttlecock game since
our last report. On Wednesday there was a report that she was
amiss, and away she went—aecundum artcm—S, 9, 10, and I I
to I were laid' at various periods that evening and yesterday
morning, and there was every appearance of.her going to the
outside; however, she rallied in the course of the day, and just
at the close of the room, a gentleman who is likely to be well
informed on these points came forward, took 7 to I freely, and
satisfactorily proved that she was quite correct—at the same time
he laid the odds against Varna, who had all the aft, moon occu.
pied Green Mantle's place. The facility with which the above
report was circulated and credited, proves how sensitive are the
nerves of the sporting gentry. - The odds closed thus :

3 to 1 agst Luss ' •
7 to Y agst Canvas

8 to 1 apt Espagnolle
84 to 1 agst Camel
It; to 1 agst c anvas
14 to 1 agst Morris Dancer
The others

(i to 1 agst Varna

No others