The Sun.
London, England, 1842-11-02 00:00:00

One might easily fill half a column of your paper
by abusing the weather. Let it be understood that
this has been as detestable as the greatest enemies of
racing could desire, and I speak of it no more. By a
paragraph that headed the list, we were told that in
future cards were to be printed and sold here, as at
every other race-course in the kingdom. This new
regulation came into operation on Monday. So long
as the card-women are not allowed to sell, or offer to
sell, the cards, I have nothing to say against it. I
need not comment on the nuisance these angels divine
used to be at Ascot, and everywhere else, before the
enclosures were made in front of the grand stands.
There were six races on our opening day. Eight
started for the Criterion, value 560/., and a pretty lot
they appear to be. Odds were betted that Scot won,
although no one would take any odds about Cother-
stone for the Derby.: in the last meeting 20 to 1 was
taken freely about him, an evident proof that in the
intervening week he had not done quite all that had
been required of him. Gaper won very easily by a
length, and afterwards 40 to 1 was offered against him
for the Derby. What puzzles me quite is how the
party could back Cotherstone for this race. Pine- 1
apple, by dint of perseverance, obtained second place,
but I think Testy could have beat him single-handed.
Canton was beat a long way, and was in no favour in
the betting.
For the Cambridgeshire, value 1,0801., eighteen
started : two or three remained at home, not liking the
weather. Had Mr. fat James Robinson chosen to get
down to the weight. I suppose no one will now ima-
gine that Ralph could not have won the Cesarewitch ;
and I expressed this opinion immediately after that
race, as well as my opinion before that race, that he
would win. I have been hardly treated. A finer race
was never seen. These six were abreast as they entered
the cords :—Ralph, Florence, Lady Adela, Garry
Owen, Knight of the Whistle, and -Bellissima. The
horse won very clever at last. There was very little
betting on the race. Books were opened late, and I
should saythere were very few losers or large winners.
It is my opinion this race would be better run on the
Tuesday. Vulcan, Mellor, and Florence were backed
for more money a great deal than any other three.
The Nursery closed in two classes, as I anticipated,
this evening (Tuesday). The settling took place in
the court-yard attached to the rooms. Why this
should not be enclosed in a glass case, and the ad-
mission be one guinea per annum, I know not; I am
sure it would be a most popular improvement; people
are not fond of paying and receiving thousands in the
wind and rain. There were again six races, but the
matches were miscalled, for it was a pound to a shilling
on each. A sort of a wrangle took place for the last
race, but the winner won easy. Old Chifney displayed
a fine bit of riding in the first, and, to give the devil
his due, did win a race right out of the fire.
Five races were run on the 'Wednesday : in the
first Portrait and the Knight of the Whistle ran a
dead heat, and the former, I believe, never did any-
thing better in his life: how they could back him as
they did at 8 to 1 for the Cesarewitch is a mystery,
but there are many such on the turf. Jeremy Did-
dler won the Jack Plate—i. e., the plate won by Jack
last year—by a short head. Had the Prince of
-Wales won, they would of course have taken 8 to 1
about him for the Derby. Another reason exists
why they never should now—•he does not happen to
be in the Derby. The betting on this was heavy
after the races. Murat, Philip, and Jamal were
backed to win great stakes ; the latter is entered in
the Derby under the name of Bacon. Although in-
creasing the sport the dividing the Nursery into two
classes proved an effectual check to book-making, for,
up to this evening, I question if two bets were laid on
the two races.

OR Thursday we are gratified with the important
declaration that it is not Lord George Bentincles
present intention to run Gaper for the Derby. Now,
as it is not my present intention to be Lord Mayor of
London next year, Ido not say it is ; but if I did,
and changed my mind in the spring, there is no Act
of Parliament to prevent my so doing, and of what
avail would have been my declaration? I re-
member the same manifesto coming out about
a horse called Grey Milton. The public
having their own curious wav of interpret-
ing this pretty language, immediately backed him
heavily. I wonder if they will pay his Lordship the
same ambiguous compliment a second time. There
was a grand coursing match in the morning, and not
much racing in the afternoon. Murat, looking rough
and bad in the coat, won his race in a slovenly style,
and Forester, like all the Irish horses, comes out after
being beat half a-dozen times, and wins half-a-dozen
lengths : his owner, however, has made a sad hash of
what might have turned out a most valuable horse;
he might have almost made a certainty of the next
Goodwood Stakes.

FRlDAY.—Rhodanthe has won a race at last, so ex-
claimed the ring after the Audley End Stakes. 'Tis
a long lane without a turning. On the first class of
the Nursery there was very little betting, notwith-
standing one of the finest handicaps ever seen. Co-
therstone, I pronounce, will see a better day.
More horses were backed in the second class, which
was a good betting race, and which would have been a
heavy one, had a little more time been allowed be•

tweed the two. The fraternity would have preferred
one class. Garryowen lost his match : the orders
given to his jockey were surely most injudicious. In
a short race, it seems preposterous that the little horse
should wait upwards of two lengths behind his oppo-
nent, the horse pulling so hard that he appeared to
run all over the course. Perhaps lam wrong, but I
think, properly rode, Garryowen would have beat the
mare. In spite of their being eight races already on
the list for Saturday, the departures this evening were
numerous.

I told you in my last that we might fairly expect
five and thirty races during the week ; thirty-eight were
actually run, and four matches did not come off. I be-
lieve there would have been more, and that such a su-
perfluity would not have been reserved for the last
day, had not the Marquis of Exeter been summoned
to Windsor to attend her Majesty ; his Lordship did
not get back to Newmarket until 'Friday night. Twelve
races in the day are too much for man and beast—if
Nat, the jockey, does not agree with me, I'll be upon
Inv oath his hack does—this popular insect actually
rode in ten races, and I have calculated that he could
not have travelled much less than forty miles to do
this. Of the ten matches it particularly behoves me
to speak of those won by Celia, that I may introduce
to your notice the extraordinary performances of
the Touchstone stock (my favourite blood, as you
very well know). Touchstone is the sire of Auck-
land, Blue Bonnet, Celia, Lady Adela, Rosalind,
Dilbar, and (as in every litter there is always one
very wretched little pig) Jack. Auckland was once
tried to be an extraordinary good horse, Blue Bonnet
won the St. Leger, Celia was amiss in the spring or
would have won the Oaks in a walk ; if the

running of her opponents right this last week,
there is no three-year-old in training that would
have a chance with her. Lady Adela was the
only three-year-old in the Cambridgeshire Stakes not
distanced ; she was a good third. Look at the run-
ning of Ma Mie, and recollect Rosalind beat her in a
canter the other day. Dilbar was at 7to 4 for the
Oaks, and beat Celia at Goodwood easy. I will leave
the little pig .to squeak for himself. Cotherstone
(goodness gracious, there .are only two other by
Touchstone in the Derby) runs a dead heat for the
Nursery, not half prepared : reader, never forget him.
I congratulate Lord Exeter most sincerely on his good
fortune in possessing such a mare as Celia, a mare
that beat in succession the three supposed speediest
horses in Newmarket, viz. :—Garryowen, Cameleon,
and Jeremy Diddler. Pompey has been lucky in his
matches, having won them all. He was in the Derby,
but is disqualified bythe death of the late Duke of
Cleveland.

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October 31. JUDEX.

THE COTTON MARKET.—There was a revival of
activity in the market during the week. The sees
of which 10,000 were on
amounted to 28,000 bags,
speculation, A slight advance in price followed the
increased demand. Forty bales of Orleans, of this
7ear's growth, received by the Soon America from
N-ew York, have been nearly all sold at Bd. per lb. It
was a remarkably clean lot, good in colour and fine in
staple.--Liverpoo/ Albion.

FASHIONS FOR NOVEMBER.
(Prom the World of Fashion Monthly Magazine.)
CAPS are mostly composed of blond, and verdant
green ribbon, surmounted with a wreath of geraniums.
Others, of the form Marie Antoinette, are composed
simply of lace, the foundation being of that material,
trimmed all round with a single row of a light de-
scription of lace, and ornamented with a ribbon ron-
leau of green taffetas, pose in a kind of wreath under
the lace, and which is attached on one side by a chou
of green ribbon, having long ends; the hair, when
arranged in the English curls, suits admirably with
this bcoming little cap.
COIFFURES.--FOT full dress the coiffure Rachel is
still the greatest favourite, composed of gold net-
work and grenat velvet, having very long ends de-
scending on each side, and terminated with long gold
tassels reaching to the waist.
CAPOTES.—Satin capotes are very much in vogue
at the present moment, particularly those in pale azure
blue, or pink, and trimmed with a broad English lace
lappet, forming a kind of half handkerchief over the
crown, and descending on each side of the front in a
sort of veil ; this lappet is interspersed with half
wreaths or bouquets of beautiful flowers of the same
shade as the bonnet. Those in velours epingle are
also much in favour; the most distingue colour being
a pearl grey glace with pink, and ornamented with
marabout feathers to match, the interior of the capote
being decorated with roses panachees, the same colours
as the material of this most distinguished looking capote.
NEW MATERIALS FOR WALKING DRESSES.—The
richest kind of material for this description of dress,
is the satin chatogants a lignes of two shades brochees;
also Scotch velvets, les Armures gothique, gros de
Tours, levantines doubles, velours d'Orent, and Pekins
brochee.
WALKING DRESSES.—The skirts of the dresses are
now being made longer and of a greater width than
ever ; the most favourite style of trimming being
either three rows of tucks, or flounces; there is no
change in the depth of the waists, but the lengthening
of the skirts make us inclined to predict the return of
the demi-trains—good taste forbids it l The sleeves
Louis XIV., and a la Richelieu, retain all their favour.
Pearl and French grey are decidedly the most fashion-
able colours for promenade dresses.
CLOAXS.—The following has just made its appear-
ance ; it is the most elegant and recherche of its kind,
being composed of velvet oreille d'ours, or bear's ear
colour, the whole of the manteau being encircled with
rich embroidery of the same colour but of different
shades, and edged with a broad fringe in points of
guipure. Satin cloaks will be mostly embroidered in
fine soutache, or braid of different shades, having a
very beautiful effect, the different shades giving the
embroidery a raised appearance.
DINNER DRESSES.—VeIvets and black satin are
both very much in vogue for this style of costume,
their appearance being particularly elegant when
made in the following style—the corsage half high ;
the back plain ; the front a cinq plis, reaching from
the shoulder and descending en demi Stuart to the
end of the bust ; berthe of rich black lace, the sleeves
a l'Espagnol, having a long opening encircled with
lace, and showing here and there an under sleeve of
white satin ; manchettes of black lace, form Louis
XIV.; of course, this kind of dress is mostly suited
for ladies of a certain age, our younger elegantes pre-
fering dresses of printed tarlatane over gros de
Naples ; corsage en geroe ; sleeves Pompadour, de-
scending as far as the elbow, and trimmed with bon-
hommes in point of Paris.
Fuss.--Sable trimmings will be much worn, in
change with ermine. The camail will be greatly in
favour this winter, made either entirely of ermine, or
of velvet ornamented with ermine trimmings. Muffs
also will be considered indispensable ; they will be
mostly of ermine or sable ; in form they will be even
smaller than those worn last winter, being ornamented
at each end with broad white satin ribbon_ Les Wits-
houras or redingotes of velvet will be mostly trimmed
with ermine, and pelerines to match. Cachmere
cloaks are also being lined with ermine, the sides and
all round the bottom having a flouncing (xf the same,
reaching to the height of the knee.
CRISPINS are now mostly used for an evening, and
are composed of satin, wadded and bordered with
swansdown.

COLLARS.—Nothing can equal the beauty and rich.
ness of the collars manchettes of the present day, par.
ticularly those embellished with aragonaiss enab roidery.
For young persons dea cols Yollande are mostly used,
and are at once simple and graceful. Les &ham Marie
Antoinette retain also all their favour, being a perfect
assemblage of lace, forming a fichu of the most grace-
ful kind. We must also not omit mentioning des
manchettes Moliere, des manches Ninon, and colle-
rettes Jeanne d'Arc.

Fashionable Colours for the month will be different
shades of green, violet, fawns, and shots—such as pink
and lilac, violet and green, pink and fawn, marroon and
ruby—great.

FUNERAL OF GRACE DARLING.

I The funeral of the heroine of the Ferne Islands
took place at Bamburgh, on Monday week, and was
attended by upwards of 200 individuals belonging to
that neighbourhood, the principal mourners on the
melancholy occasion being the venerable father, rela-
tions, and friends of the deceased, whose severe be-
reavement excited the liveliest sympathy. The pall
was borne by William Barnfather, Esq., from Aln-
wick Castle ; Robert Smeddle, Esq., of Bamburgh
Castle ; the Bev. R. M. Taylor, of North Sunderland;
and Thomas Bender, Esq., surgeon, Bamburgh. Mr.
Evans, chief officer of the Customs, and the principal
inhabitants of the village and neighbourhood joining
in the sorrowful procession. The service was per-
formed by the Rev. William Darnell, incumbent of
the parish. At the lowering of the coffin, and through-
out the whole of the service, many a tear was shed.
The coffin, which was remarkably neat, bore the fol-
lowing inscription :—" G. H. Darling, died October
20, 1842, aged 26 years." A severe gale from the
N.N.E. prevented the three brothers of the deceased
from being present at the last mournful tribute of
affection to their dear sister. It appears that for some
time previous to the death of this truly excellent and
exemplary young woman, she was perfecq aware
that her latter end was approaching, but this gave
her no uneasiness. She had been nurtured in
the fear and love of God, and dependence on the
merits of her Redeemer, and her hope of mercy in-
creased as her bodily strength diminished. She was
never heard to utter a complaint during her illness,
but exhihited the most Christian resignation through•
out. Shortly before her death she expressed a wish
to see as many of her relations as the peculiar nature
of their employment would admit of, and, -with sur-
prising fortitude and self-command, she delivered to
each of them some token of remembrance. This
done, she calmly awaited the approach of death, and
finally resigned her spirit into the hands of Him who
gave it, without a murmur. The celebrity which
this amiable female had acquired effected no change
in her conduct or demeanour. She was from her
earliest years of a meek, kind, and gentle disposition,
and so she continued to the last moment of her exist-
ence. Having been once asked how she could think
of continuing to reside on a barren rock after having
become so celebrated, and why she did not come on
shore and enjoy the pleasures of life, she replied--
"h. Had you seen the awful wreck of the Forfars ;Lei
the melancholy sight would have been mo.re
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sentgeneration, and future ages will read
history of our country.—Newcastle Journal.

PRESTON AND `'PYRE RAILWAY, HARBOUR, AND
Docx COMPANY.—Monday the half-yearly general
meeting. of the Proprietors was held at the offices,
King William-street, City, when Sir Hesketh Fleet-
wood, Bart., M.P., took the chair. The Chairman,
Director,eP°rt ol ffr*D.
Ns,
after briefly alluding to the prospects of the under-
taking generally, and to the excess which had taken
managingtlp
annual read
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place in the expenditure over the original estimates,
eic,a,rhiledleddel ruiitcpkaopnpjearharetaedSzecztih,reattartthhyee
the line was 15,9141., and of maintaining
of working
n.
3,7871. The Railway expenditure for thengthe harbour
months had been reduced to 5,2021., last six
har-
bour to 1,5101. The arrangement arran and of the
Union Railway for the supply t with the North
had been abandoned by of locomotive power
in the item for
mutual consent. The re-
ductionm for salaries
exceeded 2,0001.
per annum. The floating debts of the Company,
reduced to course of payment, had been
off of 1,4621. 3,5521., against which there was a sat-
in arrear 12,1241. There was at present due tbr calls
The
works of the harbour were
at present in b
abeyance, but the Directors were endea-
vouring to obtain ce'
them
the assistance of Government to-
wards carrying
lem out, and in oolition with
which they strongly
ong y urged on the Proprietors the
esta-
blishment of a steam navigation company, for the
purpose of keeping up a regular communication with
Ireland and Scotland. The deficiency in the traffic
between 1841 and 1842 amounted to 54,000 passen-
gers, 5,5181. The assumed deficiency for 1843 would
be 8,7631. Considerable discussion then ensued upon
the state of the undertaking. After some querulous
remarks from a few of the principal Shareholders, and
an expression of confidence on the part of Mr. J. Abel
Smith, M.P., on the eventual prosperity of the un-
dertaking, a resolution was passed, appointing a com-
mittee to act in concert with the Directors, for the
purpose of raising, on the security of the property of
the Company, 2,500/., wherewith to pay the interest
due to the Royal Exchange Insurance Company, and
also to report on the future prospects of the Company.
Another resolution, empowering the solicitor of the
Company to prosecute all defaulters in respect of calls
in arrear, having been passed, the meeting broke up.
REMEDY FOR SEA SICKNESS.--Take as much
Cayenne pepper as you can bear, in a basin of hot
soup, and all sickness, nausea, or squeamishness will
disappear.—Boulogne Gazette.