The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-10-20 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

HOLYWELL HUNT RACES (coNcLuorD).—TawisoAr,
OCTOBER 10. _ _ _ _ _ _

The Halkin Stakes of 200 sovereigns ea:h. h ft. for colts, Sst.
Mb.; and fillies, Sst. 21b., three yrs old.—A mile and three
quarters.
Lord Grosvenor's hr f Etiquette
Sir T. Mostyn'sbc Mediae
Mr. Mytton's Ostrich 3
Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 so's, each, for two and three yr
olds.—Half a mile.
Sir T. Stanley's Falcon, 3 yrs old, fist 71h.
Sir J. Pigot's b f Active, 3 yrs old. sst 101 b
Lord Grosvenor's hr f Alarm, 3 yrs old, fist Mb.
Mr. R. 8. Williams's b et Mrs. Slugs, beat Mr. Mytton's eh
b The Devil, 9st each. Mostyt► utile. 25 *Qv,.
The Coburg Stakes of 50 soil each, h. ft. for 3yr olds. A mile
and a half.'
Sir T. Mostyn's b f Mercandotti
Lord Grosvenor's Etiquette.
I.ord Orusvener's Adroit
Handicap Slakes of 10 sovereigns each, with .20 added.—Two
mile heats.
Sir T. Mostyn's %doe, 3 yrs old I
Mr. Stanley's gr c Nlatauder, 4 yrs, Sat 31b... 2
The Hawarden Castle Stales was walked ova by Sir T.
Mostyn's Princess Royal.

T.A MIITON M E ETI NO.-WFDNESDAV.

A Gold Cap, 'eine lOUgs by subscribers of logs each, for 4 yr
olds. 1 Ist ; fire, Ilst 10lb: six, and aged, 12sr. Two wiles.
Mr. Witham names h e Sir Henry, 4 yrs old
Mr. Petre names ch c Corinthian, 4 yrs old 2
Mr. Latebtan'seh c Lorenzo. 4 yrs old.
Betting even on Sir Henry.—Won cleverly.
Sweepstakes of 23gs each. D.C.
Mr. Wyvill's b in Dairy Maid, °yrs old, 10st 1
Mr. J. Mill's ch m Amy, aged, lOst 101 b 9
Mr. Dusirombe's b m Bagatelle, 6 yrs old 3
Mr. llopkinson's br f Collins, lOst (Mr. Kant) beat Mr.
Duncombe's br h Tom Paine, Wit 100. (Mr. Duucornbe).—
D.C. 80es.-3 to 4 agst Collins.—Won in a canter.
Mr. Ilarrisou's roc by Don Juan, 4 yrs old, rec. forfeit from
Mr. Bowtsaa's bf by Kite, 4 yrs old, lOst each. Two miles.
MI soy..

The Gold Cup, salsa 100 gs given by the Lambton Racing
Club, and added to a Sweepstakes of bgs each, for horses.
&c. not thorough bred, bona fide the property of a Mamba;
of a Racing or Fox hunting Club. D.C. pa Sobs )
14 Normanby's br h Whynet, aged. 1 Ist 71b (Ld Wi1t0n)....1
Mr. Lambtou's b m Mrs. Siddons, 6 yrs cid, I Ist 71b........111
. .

The Judge placed only 2.
10 to 1 aget Whynot-3 lo 1 agst Mrs. Siddoiss--7 to 4 agat
St. Leger.—Woa by a head.

On Monday last, a foot-race of four miles, for twenty potted*,
W3l decided on the inew road from Bury to Bolton, between
Berry, the noted Lancashire petestrian, and a w , of the
same neighbourhood, also a famous runner, and won by the
former. lie completed the distance in 221 minutes and a half.
So good was the condition of the winner, that nut the slightest
perspiration was observed.
On Saturday, the 27th ult., a wager was made, that a son of
Joseph Miretouse, of the Wheat Sheaf. Egremont, only four
years of age, would run a mile in 20 minutes. The youthful
pedestrian started, and, to the astoni,liment of every ens, ae-
complished the task in twelve minales. The boy weighs only
two stone. _

0o Saturday se'nnight, at Scriven, near Knaresborough, one
of the hest Harriers in the pack belunging to enarles Slingstry.
Esq., ha vini done something to offend his aysociates, a general
canine conspiracy was formed ageiii.t him, and they suddenly
with one consent attacked and worried him before the hunts-
man had time to rescue him. . _ .

PEDESTRIANISII.—Thursday morning, et 12 minntes past sit
o'clock, John Bullock. a native of Sheffield, started to walk 30
miles in 10 hours. He completed the task at 23 minutes to Ave
in the afternoon, having succeeded in his undeitaking with 37
minutes to spare, as one hour of his time was taken up for re-
freshment. —(Lecels Independent.)

MARK ETS.—(Tst is De v.)
CORN EXCHANGE, October 20.—Tee arrivals of grain last
week were only moderate, and this morning the additional sup-
plies from Essex. Kent and Suffolk, were only middling, but
those of Oats from the Northern ports the quantity is consi-
derable. The same prices as last Monday have been obtained
for the best parcels of Wheat ; but other kinds have sold very
flimsily, and hardly support the terms of this day se'onight.— •
Barley has again obtained rather liNher prices. Old Beans
are advanced Is. per quarter since last Monday. New Beams
are not Improved in value. Boiling. ?eas of flue quality billy
maintain last quotations. Grey Pees are unaltered. There
is a tolerable demand for g )od sweet parcels of Oats, and the
currency of last week is fully maintained for this article.—
Flour remains unaltered.
SMITHFIELD, Octaber Qtr.—There was a full market this
morning of all descriptions of cattle, but more particularly of
Oxen, among which were a great number of toe Inferior de-
scription, and but few prime ones. The prices may be quoted
as per last market day. The inferior cattle do not go off
readily, but articles of good quality are ready sale.

Iliavarr is. SOUTH Waitts.—The corn, in the neigh-
bourhood of Milford and Haverfordwest, was notabove half
got in, on Saturday sennigitt.
HAITIST tat THe NORTII.—A considerable quantity of
rain has fallen in this district since our last, which has re-
tarded the still lingering harvest.
Thursday last was the Third Day of Drawing of the State
Lottery, when No. 18..)04 was the first of the Three 90,0001.
Prizes, and the only one yet Drawn, end was Sold In Shares by
BISH. One Quarter was Sold to a Gentleman in Hertford-
141re, near Donate,le; one Quitter was sent to Bt1141; owe
Eighth to Bath ; one eighth to Chester; the rentafoler la Lon-
don. Both the other fitklake. Prizes, and the 10,009/. are yet
io the Wheel, besides several of WOOL 101101. MO/. fie. fie.—
Warranted uudrawn Tickets and Shares are Selling by 411144,
4, Cornhill. and 9, Charing Gross. Friday, 31st lestaat is the
..ezt drawing Day.