Star.
London, England, 1824-06-24 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

WOOLWICH GARRISON RACES.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE
The Common to-day did not exhibit that spl?ndid display of
beauty and fashion, as well as admirers of the turf in gi neral, as
on yesterday, nor was the Course in such complete order; on the
contrary, it was literally covered with water, and greatly impeded
the-progress of the horses, as well as disappointed the expectations
of the visitors. Wc cannot conclude our account of this year's
Races without comp!' outing the Officers belonging to the Artil-
lery, who from the commencement have patronied them, on the
extreme liberality and good order with which everything-relating to
the Races or the accommodation of the spectators was conducted.
Particulars will be found accurately detailed below.
A handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, h. ft. with 20 added
from -the Fund, for beaten horses in the Waterloo and !lack
Stakes. One mile heats. Gentlemen riders.
Mr. Pickard's b g. Dmvers, aged, lost. 41b.
Major Grant's b. g. Creeper, 5 yrs, 9st. 41h.
Mr. Coleman's ch. g. Chance, aged, llst.
Mr. Dickinson's b. g. Werter, aged, lOst. 91b. 4
The Ladies' PUrse, _three auvs. entrance each, for half bred horses
that never won a Platte or Sweepstakes, bona fide the property of
Officers of Artillery or Engineers; weight the same as the W
a-
tcrtoo Stakes. One mile heats. Gentlemen riders.
Mr. Luard's-ch. m. Henrietta, aged, 12st. -
Mr. Spearman's Busy, aged, 12st. 2 2
Mr. Pester's ch. m. Acorn, 5 yrs, I Ist 41h. :I 0
Mr. Wynne's bl. g. Blackbird, aged, 12sts 4 0
Mr. Teesdale's bt.m. Fenella, aged, ISst. 5 0
Mr. F. Ward's h. g. Shamrock, aged, 12st. -4,.) 0
A lively interest was excited by this race, and it may justly be
esteemed a good one. The tint heat was well contested, and won
in good style by I lenrietta, as was the second in much easier style.
Major Jones rode the w' Mr. Mathias rode Busy, Lieutenant
Poole rode Acorn, and Mr. Coward rode Blackbird ; the two
others by the owners. It would Ise useless to mention betting, as
none but a few private bets of the Officers took place.
A Pony Race concluded the day's sport, but as it was made at
the moment, and seemingly with the mere intention of trying the
speed of the ponies, we shall only say that it was exceedingly well
contested, and productive of 'great amusement.
SIERRA LEONE RACES.
FEKETOWN, APRIL 10.
Wednesday, High Sheriff Weston invited a numerous party to'
Foura Bay to pi taike of an elegant dinner, and enjoy the sports of
the field, horse-racing, Bf.c.
At one, r. x. the Eissey road was thronged with equestrians,
gaily prancing on their Arab Barbs, while those who preferred the
full enjoyment of the sea breeze, and the comfort of an awning
under the scorching rays of a vertical sun, manned their barges,
gigs, Ac. and with the aid of their " lusty rowers," quickly reached
the landing-place at Foura hay. There they were heartily welcomed
by their host, who pusses' them to prepare for the arduous tasks of
the day, by the discussion of a cold collation, which was laid out
in the salic a manger. This repast gave way to the tong-talked-of
pigeon shooting match between two sporting characters.
At three, r. x. the bell sounded to saddle ; all was bustle to reach
the betting-stand. Three private matches were decided.
Ist, Mr. MacdonniM's Lightning - 1 1
Mr. Downie's Neck or Nothing 2
Bets were dto4 at starting. The thing was all hollow.
2d, Mr. .1. Hamilton's Tally Ile - 1 1
Mr. Leigh's Old Nick - 2 2
Mr. Weston's Lalla Rookh - 1
Mr. Rendall's Bronte - - 2
Mr. Carew's Prince - - 5

We are requested to state that a Second Edition of
The Private Correspondence of Cowper, which forms so interesting
a supplement to his Life and betters by I layley, is published this day.
A letter from Pat is, via Brussels, of the 19th, says,
that the late Minister, Viscount CHATICAUIRIAND, is engaged in
writing a pamphlet on his Ministry of fifteen mouths, which will
be published in the month of July, and may be expected to be ex-
tremely interesting.
• It was stated some time agob in the Newspapers, that
Mr. Macasaux was about to quit the sock and buskin
for the Church ; but if the following paragraph, from
the York herald, be true, it would appear that he has
chosen the Inn
" GRANBY INN, HARROCATE...—We understand that the purchaser
of this well-established and excellent inn, which was lately adver-
tised for sale in the rirk Ilerald, is no other than the celebrated
Mr. 31Aexranv, of theatrical notoriety."
TIIONIAs WILSON, Esq. of Warnford-court, in coming
totown from East Barnet yesterday morning, had a
fortunate escape. His carriage horses took fright, and
became unmanageable ; the coachman was thrown
from the box, the horses set off at full speed, and ran a
considerable distance ; at length they drew the carriage
into a wide ditch by the road side, and the whole were
°vet turned. Mr. WILSON kept his seat in the chariot,
let dawn both glasses, and was perfectly collected. As-
sistance was instantly procured, and the whole were ex-
tricated. The carriage and horses received some da-
mage, but Mr. WILSON escaped without any injury.
By far the greater number of the journeymen ship-
wrights of Sunderland, we are happy to state, ate now
pursuing their ordinary occupations. The carpenters of
Shields, however, are unfortunately still out of employ-
ment.—Tyue Mercury.