The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1835-03-06 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGEXCE.

As the racing season approaches, the sporting men begin. to
be more spirited- in their speculatione. In Lancashire, and par-
ticularly in Maucbester, theiChester trades' cup is the chief
attraction, and wi,hin the last few days considerable business
has been done on that event. Abbas Mirza and Birdiinie were
the favourites at the opening of the betting book, and they still
continue such. Au attempt was made to lower the latter in
public estimation a week ago, by a report of its being amiss,
and eight to one in many instances taken against her. She
has since appeared in the odds quite well, and her backers are
very sanguine in her favour.
Ou the Derby and Oaks the speculations in this county have
not been heavy. Pucella and Coriolanus seem to bear the
palm for the Derby here, the latter in preference to Silenus,
who stands first favourite at Tattersall's. In the south the
betting on the Derby has been more lively than at any period
this season. Silenus, Corinlanus, and Pucella were a law days
ago backed by the southerons to about one hundred and fifty
pounds each, and Ascot to a smatter amount. None of the
three, however, have advanced. Leopoldine on Monday com-
menced at 18 to 1, and lett off at 16 to I. This horse seems to
have a strong party in its favour, and it would not be surprising'
to see her encroaching upon mo.ne of the favourites. Several
other of the outsiders have also been backed, amongst them the
colt out of Varenues, upon which between two and three hun-
dred pounds have been laid out.
The list of the races "over the Moor" mode its appearance
on Wednesday, and we are indebted to the politeness of a Man-
chester sporting gentleman for fomenting us a copy. There
are twelve races appointed to comz: off in the three days, and
taking into account the number of excellent meetings whicb
commence about the same time, the entries are far from being
insignificant. The Newton entries are good, as is also the one
for the two year old race at Heaton Park in September. The
following are the principal entries for Manchester
The St. Leger Slakes, of 25 soya. each, with 100 soya. added,
for three years old colts, list Gib, fillies, Bst 31b.
Mr Houldsworth's ch c Turban, by Sultan, out of Tiara •
Sir R. Bulkeley's b c Torraldo, by Camel, out of Waltz
Captain Taylor's ch c Ainderby-, by Velocipede
Mr Fiudern's gr c Fidelio, by Stumps, out of Lady Caroline
Mr 'l'. Johnson's b f Venus, Iv, Langer, out of Vesta
Mr Giffard's b c by Lottery, dam by Welbeck
One Hundred Sovereigns, given by the owners.of the race-
course, added to a subscription of 10 Boys each, fur all ages.
Winners of one cup or stakes of the value of 100 sous (han-
dicaps excepted) previous to starting, to carry 31b, of two, 51b
extra.
Lord Wilton's b m Languish, by Cain, 5 yrs
Mr Houldswortb's eh c Amber, by Langer, 3 yrs
Sir J. I3oswell's eh c General Chasse, by Aetteon, 4 yrs
Sir J. Boswell's b c Masetto, by Corinthian, 4 yrs
Duke of Cleveland's br c by Muley, out of Bequest, 4 yrs
Lord Westminster's bl c Abbas Mirza, by Camel, 4 yrs
Mr A. Bower's hr c'l'one Bastard, by Tiinour,"3 31:4
Mr Lacey's ch g Vulpes, by Velocipede, 4 yrs '
Mr Nanny's br e Cyinro, by Banker, out of Racket, 3 yrs.
Mr Thompson's ch c Soho, by Predictor, out of Ostrich:, 4 yrs
Mr Wheeelon's br b Giovanni, by Filho da Puta, aged
Mr .1. Smith's b c brother to Chorister, 4 yrs
Mr Giffartl's bf by Tramp, out of Kalmia's dam, 4 yrx •
'l'he Tradesmen's Cup, value I(Xt sows, with 100 soya in specie,
added to a handicap stakes of 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 only if
declared on or before the '2Bth of May. The weights to be
published on the first Monday after the Liverpool Meeting.
Six to remain in or no race.

Lord Wilton's b m Languish, 5 vrs
Mr Houldsworth's hr c Darius, 4 yrs
Mr Pottinger's ch c Whitefuot, 4*yril
Mr Barrow's b m Catharine, 5 vrs
Mr E. Peel's ch g Noodle, 4 yrs
Mr E. Peel's ch c Tainworth, 4 yrs
Mr J. Robinson's b g Aratus, 4.yrs
Sir J. Boswell's ch c General Chasse, 4 yrs
Sir J. Boswell's br c Masetto, 4 yrs
Sir R. Bulkeley's hl toJemima, 6 yrs
Mr Lacey's ch g Vulpes, by Velocipede, 4 yrs
Mr G. Cook's br c Red Rover, 4 yrs
Mr Dawson's br h Prince, 6 yi s
Sir J. Gerard's b c Intruder, 4 vrs
Mr Skipsey's hr c Wyndham, 4s-rs
Mr W. Turner't b g by Lottery, 5 yrs
Mr.Allanson's b m Lady Moore Carew, 5 yrs
Mr Thompson's b c Lord Francis, 3 yrs
Mr Wheeldon's br h Giovanni, aged
Mr Hobson's b h David, 6 yrs
Mr J. Smith's b c brother to Chorister, 4 yrs
Mr Price names eh h Ratcatcher, 5 yrs
Mr B. King's b m Lucy, 6 yrs
Mr Giffird's ch g Traveller, aged
Mr G:ffard's b f by Tramp, out of Kalmia's darn, 4 yrs
The Liverpool Spring Meeting promises well, better in some
respects than the July meeting, as seventeen fur the cup have
paid forfeit. The trades' cup entry for the Craven Meeting is
as follows ;—Giovanni, aged, gat; Catharina, 5 vrs' Bst 13ib ;
David, 6 yrs, Bst 1 ; Touchstone, 4 yrs, Bst 1-0 lb; General
Chasse, 4 yrs, Bst 91b ; Intriguer, 4 yrs, Set 81b; Fitzdictor, 5
yrs, Bst 711); Wyndham, 4 yrs, Bst 51b; Abbas Mirza, 4 yrs, Bst
sth; Speculator, aged, bet 41b; Worlaby Baylock, 4 yrs, Set
41b ; Billing°, 4 Bst 41b; . 4 vrs, Bst 3tb; Masetto,
4 yrs, Bst; Rust, 5 vrs, Bst; Rousseau, 5-yrs, Bst; Mayflower,
4 vrs, 7st 121 b; The- Count, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b; Monitor, 4 yrs, 7st
I'flb; Red Rover, 4 yrs, 7st Illb ; Intruder, 4 yrs, 7st Illb ;
Lambkin, 4 yrs, 7st 91b; Young Tarragon, 4 yrs, 7st 51h; ch c
by Velocipede, out Of Bullet's dam, 4 vrs, 7st 51b; Miss Gol-
borne,4' vrs, 7st 2ib; Aratus, 4 yrs, let Jib; eh g by Octavian—
Lady elate Swaile, 4 yrs, ist ; Amurath, 3 vrs, Est 111 b; b c by
Langar, out of Alecto, 3 yrs, 6st 7:b; Van, 3 yrs, 6st 71b.—The
following have declared forfeit, and pay 5 sovs each:—Mr.
King's Lucy, Mr. E. Peel's l'.nuworth, 'Hon. T. 0. Powlett's
gr g by Figaro, Mr. lieardsworth's f by Longwaist, Mr. Nan-
nev's Sir William, and Mr. T. Johnson's Jupiter.
LATEST STATE OF THE OnDS.—CHESTER TRADES' CUP, P.P.
—4 to 1 agst Abbas Mirza, (9 to 2 taken ;) 9 to 2 agst Birdlime,
(5 to 1 taken ;) 10 to 1 agst Solon, (offered;) 10 to 1 against
Lambkin, (offered ;) 11 to -1 agst Red Rover, (taken;) 11 to 1
agst Giovanni; 12 to 1 agst Lucinda filly; 14 to 1 agst The
Cardinal, (takn;) 11 to 1 agst Ratcatcher; 15 to 1 agst Young
'Tarragon; 15 to 1 agst Neil Gwynne ; 18 to 1 agst any other;
60 to 40 the field agst two. _ _ _

THE I)KREY.-6'to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Silenus, (tk;) 11 to
agst Mr. Ridsdale's Cotiolattus,.(tk;) 12 to 1 agsl. Duke of
Cleveland's Pucelle colt, (taken;) 12 to 1 agst Lord Orford's
Ascot, (taken;) 16 to 1 agst Lord Jetsey's Ibrahim; 16 to
agst Duke of Richmond's Leupoldine colt; 18 to 1 agst Duke
of Rutland's Darioletta colt t 25 to 1 agst Mr. Batson's Lumi-
nary; 25 to 1 .gst Sir M. Wood's Dromio, (tk;) 33 to 1 agat
Lord Verulam's Vareunes colt, (tk;) 35 to 1 agst Mr. Giant's
Knobstick, (tk ;) 40 to 1 against Duke of Cleveland's Bee-in-a-
Bonnet colt, (tk;) 40 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Muudig. (1k;) 40
to 1 agat Colouel White's Elizanne cult, (taken;) 1500 to 30
agst Lord Chesterfield's Fergus, (tk.)
TnE. OAKS.-4 to 1 agst Greville's Preserve; Bto I agst
Lord Chesterfield's Her Majesty, (tk;) 10 to 1 agst Mr. Mills'
Hester, (tk ;) 1U to 1 agst Mr. Mostyu's Qaeeu of Trumps.

RACES TO COME.
Warwick Spring.... March 1 Bath july 1
Lichfield 24 Wenlock
Coventry IL Newmat ket
Pytchley Hunt April 2 Liverpool July
Bedford Spring 9 Cheltenham l4
East Sussex Hunt ' 20 Lancaster 1•I
Newmarket Craven 20 Goodwood • .;
Catterick Bridge 22 Worcester August 4
Bath Spring 29 Brighton 5
Chester , \lay 4 York - 5

.
Newmarket First Spring ...
Liverpool Craven 131
Bristol and Clifton l3
Newmarket Second Spring l9
York Spring 2.-i',
Epsion
Manchester lO
Reigate
Ascot 1,;
Buxton sq

A or:
Devon and Exeter l2
Stourbridge 25
Warwick ...... ...September 2
Lichfield Autumn M 8
Leicester
Doncaster l4
Heaton Park 23
Newmarket Fitst October 29
Newmarket Second 0 .. Oct l2
Newmarket Houghton 26

COMMON COUNC.

L PROCEEDINGS.

On Wednesday last the Common Council held their monthly
meeting ; there were present the Mayor, Alessrs. Lace and
Pownall, bailitf.i, Sir George Drinkwater,-Sir, Thomas Brancker,
Messrs. J. Bourne. Staniforth, Wright, T. Case, P. Bourne,
Robinson, Sandbach, Horsfall, Foster, I'. Currie, W. W. Cur-
rie, J. D. Case, Bold, Earle, Ripley, Thompson, Houghton,
Shaw, Hollinshead, Ashton, Gladstone, Croslde and Cockshott.
The proceedings of the last council, and of the various com-
mittees at their meetings held since, being read and confirmed,
the report of the select finance committee regarding the piece
Of land which Mr. North, the clergyman or St. Catherine's
Church, had applied for, situated near the Aims-bouse, was ad-
verted to by Mr. Earle and other gentlemen, when it was stated
by Mr. Alderman John Bourne that the objection which had
been raised to complying with the requesti arose froM the fact
that no precedent of the kind had been made, and that if this
were yielded to, numerous claims of a similar description would
be sent to the council.

A situation for stables and coach-house for the Mayor's
establishment was referred to the select finance committee to
report on.
The TOWN-CLERIC read the opinion of Mr. henry La'vrence
which had been taken in order to ascertain, in connexion with
the subject of the application which had been made to the
Common Council by the proprietors of the Cemetery, in Upper
Duke-street, requesting that the Corporation woug become pro-
prietors of shares to the amount of f.. 7100, beiog the number
remaining on hand of unappropriated shares, whether the pro-
Lp rietors had the power of granting any prior security. Mr.
Lawrence pronounced that they hail not.

Sir GEORGE DRINKWATER rose and urged the propriety of
the council's complying with the request that had been made
of them. He had to regret, however, that considerably more
expense had been incurred than he himself approved of, in
building, as he thought, prematurely, a house with walls en-
closing the land about it for the clergyman. This he would
have wished had been delayed. lie stated that, from some un-
accountable circumstance or other, the cemetery at Low-hill
had, in point of success, surpassed that in Upper Duke-street,
and was now making a dividend of 20 per cent. to the pro-
prietors. He saw no substantial reason why the cemetery in
Upper Duke-street should not equally prosper, and he called
en the treasurer, Mr. Ripley, to speak as to the state of their
finances.
Mr. RIPLEY replied to the request of Sir Geo. Drinkwater,
and reported the condition of their prospects and finatic,:s,
which appeared.to be of a most favourable character.
Mr. 'loom VSON, with considerable energy, opposei the pro-
priety of the Common Council entering into this speculation.
He was anxious to know what seem ity was proposed to be
given ? Surely not the graves? (A vi nee from above—" No,
that would be a grave subject.") And when would this money
be repaid? Certainly not in less, from the statement he then
made, than 50 years. He should certainly oppose this measure
Ultimately the council came to no determination, but re-
ferred the whole matter back to the select finance committee,
to obtain sonic further information.

Mr. Alderman WRIGHT alluded to the notice given by the
mayor at the last council, that the Vacancy occasioned by the
death of the late Mr. lligginson would be filled up at their pre-
sent meeting. lle begged permission to nominate a gentle-
man who was in every respect most eligible, and. highly qua-
lified to become a member of the Common Council. lie named
Mr. Joseph L. Walker,
Sir THOMSS BRANCKER seconded the nomination, and ex-
pressed himself as entirely concurring in the sentiments which
had been expressed by Mr. Alderman Wright respecting Mr.
Walker.
The MAYOR put tile proposition to the council, when, no
other candidate being offered, Mr. Walker's election was de-
clared to he unanimously carried. •
Directions to the surveyor Were ordered to be given fur the
completion of the repairs to St. 'Thomas's Church spire.
At the request of the Mayor, the Town-clerk read a letter,
addressed to hint from Lieu:. Denham, accompanied by the
completed chart of the river, and its entrance and batiks, which
has for some time past occupied his attention and that of his
coadjutors, and which is now on its way to be placed in the ar-
chives of the Admiralty.
The chart. being opened and laid on the table, some of.those
gentlemen, members of the dock committee, were called upon
tk.) render various explanations as to the material points to which