The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-04-10 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

MANCHESTER, TUESDAY EVENING.
THE CHESTER Cup.—The attendance this morning, at
the usual hour of business, was decidedly good, and the
business gone through with on the important Cup race of
Monday three weeks, important in a particular instance—that
is, in the change of the premiership. " A catch-bet" of 12
tens to 1 was at the opening laid against Lord Miltown's
Cruiskeen, but it Was not long before the bubble burst, for
8 to 1 was accepted in ponies in one of the best informed
quarters. The go-by given to Sir Thomas Stanley's horse
was anticipated yesterday, when 10 •tol would have been
taken on the mare. 8 to 1 was frequently offered on the
field bar Cruiskeen ; takers of 9 to 1 on Lanercost ; Gilbert
Gurney was not backed, but we consider 11 to 1 about the
run of the market. The feather weight was repeatedly pro-
posed to be laid against at 100 to 8. Pops was not named,
nor was there the slightest disposition to back King Cole,
Tubalcain, Aitnwell, Percy, &c. ; their prices must be con-
sidered nominal. Percy. we understand, was backed yester-
day at 25 to 1, and Apothecary and Imogene each at 25 to
1 to-day ; but there would probably be no difficulty in
getting a point or two more. Melbourne has sprung to 100
to 8, at which price some money of moment has been put on ;
it was, however, offered at noon. The closing offers were
7 to 1 on the field ; a point more was again obtained to the
same sum, by the same gentleman, on Cruiskeen.
7 to 1 against Ld. Miltown's Cruiskeen—take 8 freely
8 to 1 ~ Sir T. Stanley's Cowboy.—off
si to 1 „ Mr. J. Henderson's Lanercost.—take 9
11 to 1 ~ Mr. Fowler's Gilbert Gurney
100 to 8 ~ Mr. Robinson's Melbourne.—off
100 to 8 ~ The Feather.—off freely
100 to 7 Ld. Eglinton's St. Bennett.—t & then off
100 to 7 ~ Mr. 0. Fairlie's Abraham Newland.—off
15 to 1 ~ Mr. Price's Captain Pops.—t 100 to 6
18 to 1 „ Mr. Copeland's King Cole.—not backed
25 to 1 ~ Mr. Allen's Percy.—t and then off
27 to 1 „ Mr. Knox's George
27 to 1 ~ Lord Stanley's Imogene
27 to 1 ~ Mr. Speed's Aimwell.—off
27 to 1 ~ Sir T. Stanley's Apothecary
33 to 1 ~ Col. Peel's Dey of Algiers.—taken
100 to 8 Dean and Imogene.—off
THE Two THOUSAND GUINEAS' STAKES.-2 to 1 agst
Angelica (taken and then offered),; 4to 1 agst Confederate
(offered) • 6to 1 bar two. Even betting on-Angelica for the
Column Stakes ; the horse has the call. Four score to 1
Angelica wins the two events (taken). Offers to take Bto 1
on Crucifix ; but no layers.
THE DERBY.-9 to 1 was offered on the field ; a guinea
offered to be taken for 100 Confederate beats any other; at
last 50 to 5 was laid as " a sound" for the premier—the gen-
tleman named Angelica; however, 10 to 1 would not be laid
on ; 90 to 10 bid. 'rhe market price against Launcelot and
Confederate is takers of 10 to 1 about each. 500 to 12 was
laid against Melody, with plenty of offers since to take 40 to
1, or lay 300 to 10. Prince Albert was in demand ; 600 to
20 was hooked in one hand, and 200 to 5 accepted on Maroon.
200 to 8 offered against Black Bess or Ottoman, and three
points more v. Wardan ; 20 to 1 offered v. Lord Jersey.—
Theon, Gambia, &c. were not named.
OAKS.-7 to 2 offered v. Crucifix; 4tol we think would
have been taken ; 7 to 1, bar one, offered.
100 to 1 against naming the Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger,
winners (offered) ; it was nibbled in two instances after the
ring broke up.

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"OR THE 14ENEEIP OP MISS ELLEN TREV 42

AND Hpu. LAST APPEARANCE,
On which occasion Mr. ANDERSON, of the Theatre-
Royal, Covent-Garden, (who is engaged for this night
only,) will make his appearance in his original character
of Antonio Rondinelli, in the new Play of A LEGEND OF
FLORENCE, and will perform Don Felix, in the Comedy
of the WONDER.
Miss ELLEN TREE will perform her original character of
Genevra in the Play, and Violante in the Comedy of the
WONDER.
91-1 H IS present FRIDAY, Aprillo,lB4o,will be performed,
_Z. for the last time, the new Play, written by Leigh Hunt,
Esq., aril produced this season, with the greatest success, at
he Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden, called a
LEGEND OF FLORENCE.
Genevra Miss Ellen Tree,
Antonio Rondinelli Mr. Anderson,
As originally performed by them in London.
Francesco Agolanti Mr. Stuart.
Fulvia Da Riva Mr. Chaplin.
Cesare Colonna. Mr. W. H. Bland.
Giulio Mrs. Tellet.
.. Miss Cleaver. Diana.... Mrs. Baker.
After which, the Comedy of
THE WONDER :
A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET.
Donna Violante Miss Ellen Tree.
Don Felix Mr. Anderson.
Colonel Briton
Frederick Mr. W. H. Bland.
Lissardo.... Mr. Baker. Gibby.... Mr. Slaiter.
Donna Isabella Miss Cleaver.
Mrs. Clarke. Inis Mrs. Tellet.

Olirnpia.

Flora

LIVER THEATRE, CHURCH-STREET.

LAST NIGHT BUT ONE OF THE SEASON.

R. F. GARDNER begs to announce to his Friends
LVI. and the Public of Liverpool, that his BENEFIT is
appointed to take place this present FRIDAY EVENING,
the 10th instant, being the Last Night but One of the Season,
on which occasion he respectfully solicits their patronage
and support.
Mr. J. L. HATTON has kindly consented to appear in

Two Pieces.
The Performance will commence with (first time at this
Theatre) a Drama, founded on fact, entitled
PEDLARS' ACRE;
OR, THE WIFE OF SEVEN HUSBANDS.

Long-fingered Jack (a youth that is not particular as to ap-
propriating other persons' property), Mr. J. L. Hatton,
in which he will sing " Jolly Nose."
Martyn Lessamour (the seventh husband to Margaret),
Mr. Barton.

Robert Laidlaw (the Pedlar of Lambeth), Mr. F. Gardner.
Margaret Lessamour (the wife of seven husbands),
Miss Baldie.

Cyprian Gossamer (page to Martyn Lessamour, with a song),

Mrs. Barton

After which, first time, a laughable Dramatic Caricature, as
performed with great success at the Adelphi Theatre, en-

titled
HB H B
Captain Funnell.. (a reg'lar gruff un).... Mr. J. L. Hatton.
Betty Nangle.. (a nice young lady).... Mrs. Raymond.

To Zonelnde with, first time this season,
NICHOLAS NICKLEBY.

Smike (an orphan) Mrs. Barton. Squeers.. Mr. Tilbury.
Newman Noggs.. Mr. C. F. Marshall.
Mantilini (a man-milliner) Mr. Higgie.
In the course of the evening, a variety of Singing& Dancing.
For particulars, see bills of the day.
Tickets may be had of Mr. WEN, Music-seller, Church-
street; Messrs. Hum and SON, Church-street and Bold-
street; and of Mr. BREZE, at the Theatre, from Eleven to
Three daily, where places may be secured.