The Sun.
London, England, 1842-02-26 00:00:00

STEEPLE CHASING.

RAILWAY RETURNS.
We extract from the Railway Magazine the sums
received on the principal Railways of Great Britain
for the week ending on the day of the month prefixed
to each. The return includes the money received for
passengers, parcels, carriages, horses, mails, and mer-
chandize

Week Miles Total.
Name of Railway.
ended Opened. £. s. d.
Feb.l9 Birmingham & Derby Junct. 48 905 1 4
18 Birmingham and Gloucester 55 1,431 13 2
.. Brandling Junction 25 No returns
18 Chester and Birkenhead ..
13 Dundee and Arbroath
20 Eastern Counties
... Glasgow and Ayr ..
19 Glasgow, Paisley, & Greenork 224 684 2 11
12 Grand Junct., Chester &Crewe 1031 6,483 14 0
19 Great North of England 45 1,105 0 6
20 Great Western
19 Hull and Selby
19 Lancaster & Preston Junction 20a 398 11 6
18 Liverpool and Manchester...—. 31 3,8.56 15 8
19 London and Birmingham 1124 12,739 18 5
24 London and Blackwall 3l 581 12 6
19 London and Brighton
19 Ditto Shoreham Branch
22 London and Croydon
24 L"ndon and Greenwich 34 760 13 4
20 London and South Western
17 Manchester, Bolton, and Bury 10 536 4 2
21 Manchester & Birmingham
19 Manchester and Leeds
19 Midland Counties 574 2,247 14 45
19 Newcastle and Carlisle 6Ol 1,277 6 1
17 Newcastle and North Shields 7 315 18 0
20 Northern and Eastern ...
19 North Midland
18 North Union
19 Preston and Wyre 194 137 2 0
21 Sheffield and Manchester-- • 7 216 14 7
20 Ulster
19 York and North Midland 2B 1,362 15 6

STATE OF TRADE.
FOREIGN WOOL TRADE, LEEDS, FEB. 25.—We have
noticed a slight improvement in the general demand for foreign
wool this week, and
_prices are firm.
ENGLISH WOOL TRADE, LEEDS, FEB. 25.—Sales of English
wool have been limited this week. Previous prices are with
difficulty maintained.
TRADE OF LEens.---Every week discloses more and more
the gloomy fact that there is no: a prospect of any material
improvement in trade. This week business at our Cloth Halls
has been as dull as in any week siree the commencement of
the year. The prices of cloths of fine and middle qualities
are merely nominal, whilst even for low goods there is but a
very limited demand. Under these circumstances many of the
manufacturers are still further curtailing their operations;
several are shutting up their mills entirely; and although
this will have the effect of still further increasing the
distress which already exists amongst the labouring .poor in
several of the clothing villages, it is the only course the manu-
facturer can pursue to save himself from ruin. There have
been a few of the London buyers down during the week, but
they have purchased so sparingly, that we may fairly state that
there has been no improvement in business in the warehouses.
BRADFORD MARKET, THURSDAY.—In the Piece Market
we had a good attendance of merchants, but their purchases
have not been of so extended a character as we could have
wished to have been able to report ; in fact, the business doing
is far short of an average of this season of former years. The
demand for yarn has somewhat improved, owing to the ship-
pers being in the market,who have taken a small quantity, but
for the home consumption things remain very flat : prices are
unaltered. We cannot learn that anything different is visible
in the demand for wool, which is chiefly confined to the lower
kinds ; the finer descriptions continue very dull, and lower
rates are submitted to.—Liverpool Mercury.

AINSWORTH'S MAGAZINE, No. ll.—This new Peri-
odical has at one' taken up its position in the first class. Mr.
Harrison Ainsworth's new tale, " The Miser's. Daughter," has
advanced to the fifth chapter; the tide of interest runs strong,
and the work promises to be one of unrivalled power. Several
new characters crowd the scene—they are alive in Cruikshank's
scene. A splendid feature this month is " Strawberry Hill,"
with no less than Ten admirable illustrations ; this re-
nowned retreat of Horace Walpole, which in a few weeks
wi'l be finally broken up, is graphically described—to read,
by the aid of the illustrations, is almost to visit the place,
its fascinations are no vividly chronicled. Another novelty
is the " Fight of the F►ddlers," a Romance of the Reign of
King John, by Mr. James, who was never more successful than
in this triumphant introduction of the Dancing Girl. Among
the prose we have two irresistible articles—" The Lady's
Page," No. 11., and " The Gentleman's Tiger," No. I. ; Mr.
W. F. Ainsworth's " Sketch on the Banks of the Euphrates ;".
Mr. 011ier's striking tale, "The Grave-digger ;" and Uncle
Sam's most diverting eccentric, "The Virginnv Pirate;" par -
tak:ng both of prose and poetry; we have Mr. s'upper's second
series of "Proverbial Philosophy," with flowing measures of
verse by C. S., Laman Blanchard, and Mr. Oxenford. The
" Library Table " exhibits to us the remarkable genius of Tony
Johannot, with Notes on Music and the Drama, and a song by
Mr. Buller, of Brazennose. Miss Pardoe, Mrs. Stone, the
Hon. Julia Augusta Ma) nard, and other names grace the
brilliant catalogue. The Number more than fulfila the promise
of the first.

THE GURNEY AFFAIR.—DECISION OF THE JOCKEY
CLUB.—Since the legal decision of the Gurney affair in favour
of Mr. Thornton, the managers of Mr. Gurney's Epsom
account have come to a resolution to set before the public the
ex parte statement of Mr. Gurney's account with his credi-
tors, the debtor-side of which is set down at 11,0821., and the
creditor at 7,0311. showing thereby a balance in favour of that
gentleman's account of 656/. This document, signed by Mr.
Gurney's creditors, in token of their satisfaction of his full
ability to pay, was begun to be signed on the 15th of Novem-
ber, l 841, four days before Mr. Thornton commenced his action.
The Stewards of the Jockey Club have, also, by. letter, signi-
fied to Mr. Thornton that, having been declared a defaulter by
their body, on his refusal to pay the bets he has lost, and adju-
dicated by their Club to be paid, but at the same time, not
wishing to impugn the decision of the Court of Law, they
have determined to exclude him fiorn the Newmarket Coffee-
room, az.d the Race-course there, as well as all places in their
occupation, or under their jurisdiction, until he shall have dis •
charged the said defalcations according to their satisfaction.

I MURDER (ORMANSLAUGHTER) AT SUNDERLAND.—
On Tuesday, at Mr. Lumsdon's forge, Monkwearmouth shore,
Sunderland, Mr. James Liddell, the foreman, rebuked James
Robson, one of the workmen, for being in a state of intoxica-
tion, when the man seized a large forge7hammer and struck
Mr. Liddell a violent blow on the head, uhich fractured his
skull, and caused his death within fourteen or fifteen hours.
Robson was taken into custody, arid remanded by the Ma-
gistrates until a Coroners Jury had returned their verdict.
TIVERTON, MARKET, FED. 22.--CORN : Wheat Gs
to 83 per bushel ; Barley 3s to 3s 6d ; Oats 2s to 2s 6d ; supply
good, demand moderate. PANNIER : Ducks 4s to 5s per
cou, ,le • Fowls 3s to 4s do; Butler 12d to I3d per. lb. ; Eggs
7d to 8d per dozen; Potatoes 141 b to 161 b for 6d, 3s to 4s per
bag of 8 score ; supply abundant, demand good. SHAMBLES :
Beef 6d to 7d per lb; Mutton bid to bid; Veal 6d to 8d;
Pork 5d to 6d ; supply very good, finality very fine, and de-
mand good. Our Cattle market again to-day was not worth
noticing ; prices much as last week.— Western Tones.
Among the Bills now before Parliament a measure
has just been presented "to incorporate a company to insure
farmers and gardeners against less from the effects of hailstorms,
under the title of The Farmers' and Gardeners' Hailstorm
Insurance Company 1' "
The Rev. J. M. Lowe, 8.A., of St. John's College, in this
University, has been preferred to the perpetual curacy of
Grindleton, Yorkshire ; patron, the Rev. J. A. Addison.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
CROXTETH PARK RACES---TiluasDay.
Acceptances for the Granby Handicap—The Shadow, 6
yrs, 12st 71b—The Currier, 6 yrs, 12st—Hamlet, aged, 1 lst
101b--The Genius, 1 Ist, 41b—The Maid, 5 yrs, lOst 12Ib —All
Fours, 6 yrs, 10it 91b—Caliph, aped, lOst 91b—Wayward, 6
yrs, • Ost 91b—Railroad, aged, lOst 71b—Camp Follower, 4 yrs,
1 Ost 71b—Cornuto, 5 yrs, lOst 71b—Henley, 5 yrs, 102 t 21b
M. by Pantaloon, out oiLanguish, 5 yrs, lOst—Man Friday, 4
yrs, lOst—Chance, 5 yrs, lOst—Mary O'More, 4 yrs, lOst—
The Lawyer, 5 yrs, 9st 101 b—f by Lambtonian, 4 yrs, 9st 81b—
Magic, 4 yrs, 9st 81b—c by the Colonel, out of Black Daphne,
4 yrs, 9st 71b—Water Lily, 3 yrs, 9st—The rest declared.
Acceptances kr the Gold Cup—The Currier, 6 yrs, 12st 31b
—The Genius, 5 yrs, Ilst 41b—The Maid, lOst 121b—Camp
Follower, 4 yrs, lOst 41b—Bugle, 4 yrs, 9st 121b—Magic, 4 yrs,
9st 71b.

OXFORD.—Acceptances for the Oxford Handicap.—Lot-
tery, 14st 41b (and 7lbs extra)—Gaylad, 12st Sib—Colum-
bine, I2st 41b —Croxby, 12st 21b—Anonymous, 12st 21b —Con-
sul, I2st 21b ; Luck's-all, 12st 21b ; The Returned 12st 21b—
Pauline, I2st—Tallyho, Ilst 121b—Usurper,11%t 121b—Cheroot,
list 121b—Jemmy, 1 Ist 1 llb—Heythrop, I Ist 111b—libtle-
rick Random, 1 Ist Ilb—G., by Scarborough, list I 1 lb—
Danebury, list Slb—Negro, list 41b—Little Tommy, 1 Ist
41b—The Pony, Ilst 41b—Memento, Ilst 41b—Little Comber-
ton, Ilst 41b.

NORTHAMPTON.—Acceptances for the Handicap of 25 soys.
each, &c.—Lottery, 13st 21b—Gaylad, 12st lib—Consul, I2st
41b—Anonymous, 12st—Luck's-all, llst 121 b—h, by Creeper,
list 91b—St. Lawrence, I Ist 71b—Paulina, list 71b—Mer-
chant, I Ist 51b—Agricola, 1 lst—Duenna, list—Lazzaroni,
list—Danebury, lOst 41b.
WORCESTER.—Entry for the Birthday Stakes.—Lottery,
13st 21b—Peter Simple, 12st 101b—Gay Lad, 12st 41b—
Charity, 12st 41b—Bangalore, 12st 21b— Sam Weller, 12st—
Consul, 12st—Crolby, lOst 121b—Perfection, list 121 b
Luck's-all, list 121b—Tallyho, list 121b—Anonymous, list
101b—Tom Tug, list 101b—Negro, •1 Ist 81b—Shamrock,
list 81b—Dragsman, list 81b—Goblin, list 71b—G., by
Scarborough, llst 711—Brown Stout, llst 71b—Little Tommy,
list 61b—Forty-two, Ilst 61b—Duenna, lls, 41b—Merchant,
I Ist 41b—and Roderick Random, list 41b.
LIVERPOOL.—Everything here is assuming a degree of gaiety
and liveliness that we have not witnessed for some time, in
consequence of the approaching coursing, steeple chases, and
hurdle race. The meadows of Altcar are in fine order, and
the hares stronger than usual, so that great sport may be ex-
pected from the long-tails on Tuesday. Wednesday brings on
the " tug of war" for the national prize. The Prince of
Wales's Cup excites an interest from a new grade of horsemen,
who may be called "The Junior United," as we don't hear
there will be any veterans among them. The Hurdle-race is
sure to be good from the numerical strength of the field and
the quality of the animals. Then, as a wind-up, comes Thurs-
day, for the:greyhounds ; thus giving three days of interesting
sport which no other place can equal. Stabling has been en-
gaged for upwards of thirty horses, We hear that the water-
jump opposite the Grand Stand will be 12 feet, a foot wider
than last year.
BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—(FarnAY.)
CHESTER CUP.-8 to 1 agst Lanercost ;12to 1 agst Vul-
can-14 to 1 agst Alice Hawthorn-11 to 1 agst Marshal
Soult, (taken)-16 to 1 agst The Squire, (taken)-18 to 1
agst Jolly Tar-28 to 1 agst Johnny. The rest as before.
DERBY.-7 to 1 agst Attila, (t.)-16' to 1 agst Chatham
—3O to 1 agst Wiseacre-40 to 1 agst Auckland, (taken)-
50 to 1 agst Meteor. No other change; nothing done upon
the Oaks.
THE DERBY.—It was reported at the West End on Thurs-
day-night, that Chatham had broken down ; and 20 to 1 was
laid against him to a small amount. Lord Miltown's Derby
horses. Scalteen and Master Edward arrived at Scott's stables,
Melton, on Monday last.
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COURSING.
ALTCAR. CLUB, FEB. 22 AND 23.—The Cup (16 dogs),
was won by Mr. N. 'Blundell's Berry, beating Mr. Swan's
Stork ; the Sefton Stakes (8, all aged dogs), by Mr. Lamb's
Lapwing, beating Mr. Ridgway's Kirkham ; the Croxteth
Stakes, for 8 bitches, by Mr. E. Hornby's Hempseed, beating
Mr. Kershaw's Kalmia ; the West Derby Stakes (8 subs.) by
Mr. Lamb's Leader, beating Mr. N. Blundell's Busy ; the
Sapling Stakes, by Mr. E. Hornby's Hermit; the New Ditch,
in, by Mr. Clowe's Cinderella; and the Hill House Stakes, by
Mr. Kershaw's Keen.
WHITEHAVEN SPRING MEETING, FEB. 21 AND 22.—The
Cup was won by Mr. Brisco's Bead, beating Mr. Bragg's
Carronade.

HAMPTON. Lucy, FEB. 22.--The Silver Cup of sixteen
guineas, was won by Mr. Marshall's Smoker, beating Mr.
Lucas's Fly.