The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-07-15 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

LIVERPOOL JULY MEETING.
Stewards—Lord G. BI:NTINCK, Sir R. W. BULKELEY,
Bart., and Lord STANLEY.
The Liverpool July Meeting is now established as a great
event in sporting annals. The eclat with which the whoie
affair generally goes off, and the improvements which are
year by year introduced, render it well worthy the public
patronage, and the attention of all sporting men. The races
of the present year have far exceeded others in interest,
amount of stakes, and goodness of sport. The extreme
fineness of Wednesday induced many to make a holiday, and
we have seldom seen the attendance on a first day better.
' The arrangements of the course, the running, and the punctu-
ality adhered to, in the times of starting, did the secretary
Mr. Lynn, and Mr. Etty the clerk, great credit. The plan
telegraphingof the horses to start, by means of numbers,
which correspond with " Evans, Chegvin, and Hall's cor-
rect cord," as suggested a season or two ago by the editor of
the Sunday Times, at Goodwood, has been adopted here,
and was the theme of general remark and approbation. We
may briefly describe the operation. Supposing five horses are
to go for a race—on the " correct card" the horses declared
to start are numbered : previous to the race, the names of
the jockeys that weigh to ride are put up on the telegraph,
opposite the number of their horses ; this is done by means
of tin slides in a frame, on which the names and figures ap-
pear ; after the race the winning horse's number is put up,
so that every person can tell immediately the winner. By
the time of starting the course" was thronged with gazers,"
who had arrived in shatterdam, -Whitechapel, go-cart, cab,
coach, drag, and shank-naggy. The grand stand was fairly
filled, while one or two of the others were well sprinkled
with company.. The rural police were in attendance, and ap-
peared to keep excellent order. A number of refreshment
booths were erected, the proprietors apparently coming far
and near, some from Manchester, Chester, &c. In the
grand stand Mr. Lynn had provided bounteously and sump-
tuously the good things of this life to those who required
them. There were very few ladies present. We noticed, to
the credit of those on whom the arrangements devolved, the
total absence of all descriptions of gambling; even very few
winnipeggers were to be met with. Wenoticed, as a novelty,
the erection of several targets, at which those whose " idea
to shoot" was pretty extensive, tried it on at fourpence
per dozen shots. This rational amusement seemed to
be well supported. We noticed on our way down,
that the crops of all descriptions looked extremely well.
Several fields of wheat presented a beautiful appearance, the
ears being full of grain and heavy. The road past Walton
Church was somewhat deserted by those who preferred the
longer but somewhat pleasanter route through the green
fields, avoiding the bustle and dust of the highway. We
found the course in splendid condition ; the rain of the pre-
vious day, without making it heavy, had given it an elasticity
highly conducive to good running. Just. before the com-
mencement of the racing, two pedestrians made up a two-
mile running watch* which appeared' to excite the attention
of the offsiders. A match of picking up a hundred stones
was also undertaken. The racing throughout the day was
excellent ; a spirit ofconsiderableanimation appeared to exist
amongst the betting men, and some business-on the cup was
stirring. Amongst the company we noticed the Earl and
Countess of Chesterfield, Lord Milltown, Lord Eglinton,
Lord Sefton and party, Sir William Stanley, Lord G. Ben-
tinck, Lord Maidstone, Lord Molyneux, Colonel Hornby,
Mr. Stanley, Captain Rous, Lord Robert Grosvenor, Mr.
Lloyd Mostyn, G. Hopwood, Esq., Sir W. Stanley, Sir R.
Bulkeley, MrTrafford, Mr. Pascoe Greenfell, Mr. Jacques
Myers, Mr. Crockford, Mr. Gulley, Mr. Collett, Mr. Os-
baldiston, Mr. Brocklebank, Mr. Roberts, &c., &c. The
bell for saddling was rung at precisely a quarter before two
o'clock, and throughout the day the time was regularly ad-
hered to. This arrangement, although probably not so con-
ducive to the welfare of the publican, is greatly in favour of
the public—as visitors now, instead of spending their time
and money in the booths while waiting for the races, have
their attention kept completely on the stretch, so rapidly one
race succeeds another.
The first contest was for the CROXTETH STAKES, of 15
sovs. each. One mile and a quarter.
Marquis Westminster's br c Satirist, 4 vrs
Mr. Bell's Shadow
Lord G. Bentinck's The Currier
Sir John Gerard's Meal
Satirist led, followed by The Currier and Shadow, Meal
last. In nearly this order they proceeded till the turn at the
bottom of the course, when The Shadow tried very hard to
get the lead, but could not succeed. At the distance the
struggle became very animated, Satirist winning by a head.
This was a capital race. Betting-6 and 7t04 on the field.
Precisely at half-past two the bell rung for
The PRODUCE SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs. each, h ft, three
years ; colts Bst 61b ; fillies Bst 31b ; untried stallions or
mares allowed 31b. Two miles.
Lord Derby's Fortuneteller
Sir R. W. Balkeley's Beagle
Fortuneteller came out in queer condition, and looked
most unpromising for a winner. At his breast was a sore as
large as a five shilling piece. The betting was five to four
on the Beagle. On the start being given, the jockeys set off
leisurely, keeping their " high !nettled racers" at an easy
trot up the course—to the amusement of every one—and
round to the off side opposite the stand, when the Beagle
broke into a quiet canter. This was continued to the bottom
of the course, when the speed was accelerated and quickened.
Fortuneteller then took the lead : a sharp and exciting
struggle commenced at the distance, which terminated by
Fortuneteller winning by a head. 2tol on Beagle.
At three o'clock preparation was made for
The BICKERSTAFFE STAKES Of 100 SOS'S. each, h ft for foals
of 1840 ; colts Bst 51b ; fillies Bst 41b ; untried stallions or
mares allowed 31b.y Each subscriber to name two foals,
with the option of changing one of them on the last day of
July meeting 1840, upon paying a bonus of 10 sovs., to go
to the owner of the second horse. One mile.
Lord Westminster's c Candahar (Marson) 1
Lord G. 13entinck's ch c Peloponesus
Candahar led, and kept it. At the distance a struggle
ensued of the most animating description. The horses were
neck and neck, and it was a toss-up which was the winner.
So near a shave was it, that those on the stand were in doubt,
and " a dead heat " was the cry. The noble marquis, how-
ever, adds another laurel to his cap, Candahar winning by
half a head. This was a beautiful race. Betting, 2tol on
the Marquis.
At half-past three, was run for,
The SEFTON STAKES of '3O sovs. each, h ft, for fillies.
Once round.
Mr. Meiklam's ch f Florence (Templeman) 1
Colonel Craufurd's br fby Langar (Oates) 2
Lord Stanley's br f Fortuneteller .
Mr. W. Thompson ns b f Princess
Mr. Edmonstone's ch f The Nan (Marlow) 5
A false start. At length Florence led, followed by fby
Langar, The Nun, and Princess. This was a complete tail
race ; at the bottom of the course a change took place, For-
tuneteller and Langar filly closing up; a pretty race ensued,
between Florence and Colonel Craufurd's, which ended by
Florence coming in first. 3to 4 against br fby Langar, 3
to 1 against any other.
The MERSEY STAKES, for two year olds, a Sweepstakes of
25 sovs. each, with 50 added ; the second to receive 50
sovs. out of the stakes. T.Y.C.
Mr. G. Clarke's ch c Philip
Lord Eglinton's br f Egidia
Lord Westminster's b f Maria Day (Day) 3
Mr. F. R. Price's ch c Colin Clink (Cartwright) 4
Mr. NlThitworth's b f Gipsy Queen........ (Templeman) 0
Philip took the lead and kept it. Templeman previous to
this race was fined ..t5 for starting in the last race before
the word was given. Maria Day the favourite ; 5 to 2 on
Maria Day.
A SWEEPSTAKES of 500 says. each, h ft, for three years old;
colts, Bst 81b, fillies, Bst 41b. Stable corner in.
Lord Westminster's br c Auckland. walked over
John Day walked over with the lame Auckland ; his knee
a leetle swelled, and his leg bound up in black binding. A
walk over, and werry well done at the price. We saw a great
many eyes looking at the leg. Mr. Greville's Gunter was
brought out, and Nat weighed and mounted, but paid forfeit.
A MAIDEN PLATE, value 70 sovs. Heats, once round and
a distance

. (Marson) 1
(Heseltine) 2

Mr. Clarke's Woldsman...
53 1 1
Mr. Graydon 's Recompense ..... 1 4 2 2
Mr. Johnstone's fby V01taire.......... 561 3 3
Lord Stanley's Fatalist — 7 2 d
Mr. King's fby Muley Moloch 4 2 d
Mr. Langshaw's fby Speculator .
Mr. Singleton's Smike
First, dead heat between Recompense and Fatalist. Ca-
pital running throughout.

Nat 6
Howlett

SECOND DAY—THURSDAY.
The course was crowded to-day with visitors, and there
was a good sprinkling of ladies on the grand stand. The
roads were as dusty as possible.
FREE HANDICAP of 10 sous. each, 25 added, for all ages.

One mile and a quarter.
Mr. Graydon's ch h Clinker... 1
Mr. Loy's Ararat
The FOAL STAKES of 100 sovs. each, h ft, for foals of 1839 ;
colts Sat Glb, fillies Sst 31b ; those got by untried stallions,
or out of untried snares, allowed 31b. Once round and a
distance.
Lord G. Bentinck's cls c Peloponesus, by Ellis (31b) 1
Lord Westminster's Bona Fide, by Pantaloon (31b) 2
The CHESTERFIELD STAKES of 15 SOTS. each. 10 ft, for
foals of 1840; colts Bst 51b, fillies Sst 21b. T.Y.C.
No Race.

The TRADESMEN'S CUP, or Piece of Plate, value 200 sovs.,
given by the Tradesmen of Liverpool, with 100 sovs. given
from the Racing Fund, added to Handicap
Sweepstakes of
sJI.. . Days(cll2s sovs. each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared on or before the
aipple) 2un.) 1
Ist July. Two miles. (91 subscribers.)
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Twenty started : a splendid race. A dead heat between
by
thehalf a head two : they. , and Vulcan ran again after the last race,
can won
50 subscribers declared forfeit, and paid 5 sovs each.
The DERBY HANDICAP of 10 sovs. each,
added by the Right lion. the Earl of Pp, with 80 sovs.
Mr. Toke's Ermengardis ............ Derby • One mile.
Lord Westminster's William de Portibt.l ..
..............
21
Her MAJESTY'S PLATE, value 100 Gui ***********
s
old ist. 51b., four 9st. 11b., fi 9 Guineas. Three year
ve Est' 111 b., six and aged
lOst. 21b. Two mile heats.
Mr. Meiklam's b c by Physician, ' yrs
Mr. Watt's b c Forester, 4 yrs . ''.-

•• . (Lye) 2 1 1
(Wynne) 12 2

SOCIETY IN THE CONTINENTAL BATHS.—The English
A lady told
are babies in bathing, coFrance. There was mempared to the people on the conti-
nent.ladies and gentlemen, she had bathed at Plombiers, in
duet, heard.ia
ugh e
t'll
music ; then salnga el.
only a wooden partition between the
eenv, and the noise the latter made was be-
yond anythinghadoo
eidn: instrumental
cars)
lastly
they danced. mentioned the French lady having proposed
we should dan • ,joeykel,rshtall
There is dance a quadrille •so I suppose it is common.
another bath, I forget' the name where they stay
eight hours at a sitting. A gentleman told me he went to
_ this place to see a friend, who introduced him to several
ladies and gentlemen. They persuaded him to take a bath
next morning, and lie was greatly surprised to find the whole
party he had supped with the night before in the water; one
gentleman breakfasted, dined, and supped in it. This will
hardly be believed in England; but as we improve upon
everything done by our neighbours, no doubt in time, bathing
parties will be made, and gentlemen will invite the ladies to
bathe with them, as they do now to dance ; and it appears
both may be done at the same time.—Lady Varasour'
8 Last
Tour and First Work.
AN INVITATION TO DINNER.—It was observed that
certain covetous rich man never invited any one to dinea
him. " I'll lay a wager,'.' said a wag, ‘' I get an • with
from him." The wager being accepted, be goes invitation
to the rich man's house about the time hewas to
the next day
tells the servant he must speak with his ' dine, and
master •
for lie could save him a thousand pounds. Sir,
servant to his master, " here is a m„,, i " it'," said the
speak with you who says he can save you a in, a great hurry to
Out came the master. " What •
is that ' 'iousand pounds."
me a thousand pound ?', 4, -yes, < , sir that
at dinner. I will go myself ..Ir, I can, but I
you ca n save
, sir, come in a and dine see You are
pray, , ~ nd take dinner with
call again.' . 0
troublesome. . Not at all." "
Inner
me.,,be
As soon as dinner was I he invitlt•
sir,', said the man ()rover and the fancily ion was accepted.
Pray let me know h the house, " y retired, " Well,
" Why, sir," said ow lam to save ".ow
to your business.
to dispose of in the other, 46 I
hear
thousand pounds ?"
you intend to nortmarriage.,,
" I have,ryou have a daughter
do, sir." "Wh ion her with ten thousand sir." "And that
her at nine th y then, sir let . tousand pounds." " I
ou.,_ ~, ,me have her and I will take
pa§si9n and lc "uu• The
~, „ . master of the house rose in a
lc
hum Qut f 0 doors."