THE FIELD 
526 
6m "fi«iiring among the memorable U, but now furnish- 
co-pie of sons to swell the list of heroes of this our 
r v-'u-t race, The Flying Dutchman accomplished the; 
LWf«l of I>. rl.v and St. Leger; but in this his young* 
relative is precluded from following his victorious stridcsl 
_ t he name of Andover not being found among the com- 
petitors for the rich Northern fray. 
So fine a Derby day has rarely boon witnessed— a boon 
indeed whonjve consider the more than usually variable 
nature of out" climate, to wit, this sudden change and con- 
trast between Derby and Oaks - and the sport was worthy 
of the weather. A larger number of horses went to the; 
post than was usually expected, and, really, some of them 
had no business there; but, as they served to increase the 
field, and, by the gay colours of their jockeys, to heighten 
the beauty of the scene, the spectators had all the more 
reason to be satisfied. The result was a clover win for 
Mr. Gully’s Andover, nominated by Mr. Howard, o! 
Virago celebrity, who is said to be part owner of the 
horse, and to have rowed in the same boat on this most 
prosperous cruise. Another triumph to another ot the 
Days ! Hut, to my thinking, King Tom was the finest 
colt of the lot, and when we reflect that, fresh from vete- 
rinarian skill— a freshness most antagonistic to success- 
lie entered on so arduous a struggle, his performances 
may be looked on as astonishing Verily, had the mishap 
not ■occurred, it st rikes me that the reign of King Tom 
. would have been inaugurated on the 31st ol May; but, as i 
it is, the Baron seems to have the rosiest of chances o 
seeing the ceremony take place at Doncaster m Septem- 
bC ! ."my ’letter of last week King Tom and Autocrat were 
set aside, as I concluded that both were lion dr con, lull | 
]Iis Majestv, indeed, made a gallant fight for it, but the , 
poor Autocrat was in a pitiable condition — Ins bitterest j 
enemies could not have wished him in a worse. Hut, L 
may be pardoned if I repeat what I said of the winnei 
<• John Day (young John) seems to be especially dangerous , 
this time, and looks as if he intended mischief. Hut tho 
Hermit follows so closely on the heels of Andover, that j 
most people arc at a los‘s to discover which is the better : 
of the two. I must give my adhesion to the latter. 
I shall not draw on my imagination by attempting to 
describe the all-engrossing race of Wednesday next, but j 
simply state that the trophy of the Derby of 54 appears 
to rest between Andover and Hospodar. Hospodar, 1 
must confess, disappointed me — not altogether as to lus 
capability, for I believe we shall yet see bis name stand 
No 1 for some good races, hut I was prepared to see Job 
Marson on liis back. Lord Clifden having a prior claim - 
his Hardship, by the way, started two with but little likeli- 
hood of snatching the prize— Job’s services were secured 
for Alembic. It is not my wish to depreciate the skill of 
the jockey who had the mount with Hospodar — lie may 
hav ■ ridden according to orders; I shall, therefore, con- 
tent myself by saying that I never saw a horse that was 
supposed to havo a chance for the Derby pushed on at 
such a bat at the onset — it looked marvellously like the 
making running for some other animal in the race. 1 ho 
Earl v Bird, as I predicted, ran gamely and beat his brother 
Pat.' Had he popped in his nose first, great would have 
been the exultation of bookmakers and fielders! 1 ho only 
credit I take to myself is in having resisted the preten- 
sions of Dervish— with nil John Scott’s admirable framing, 
and with so much money to back him, 1 could not enter- 
tain the belief of his success . Half an hour before the race 
came oft’, about 6 to 4 was the highest offer ; but no sooner 
was this much-vaunted steed fairly on the course, and seen 
in his preparatory gallop, than tho thermometer receded 
and 5 to 2 was his starting price. The stable and many 
acute judges have made a palpable mistake. 
The best race of the day was for the Cup. The final 
set-to between Nat and Basham exhibited a splendid spe- 
cimen of jockeyship— the latter winning by a head. 1 his 
race should decide the rival pretensions of Kingston and 
llungerford, as the latter was fa rly out of the hunt at the 
stand The defeat brings no disgrace on Rataplan, as he 
was receiving but 7U). for the year of his opponent. It 
was, after all, but tit-for-tat for tho beating Defiance gave 
him on the preceding day in the Craven. Kingston, per- 
haps, was not bucked for the mile-and-quarter spin ; but 
Ins clever party managed to land a fair stake on this event. 
Kingston is evidently a glutton for a distance; and, ll 
W, 11, is not unlikely to retain the whip for his owner 
a ainst Lord Exeter's challenge with Stock Well. 
The Oaks, 1 observed, was a hazardous race to touch 
at the distance of a week. And so it has proved. I could 
not select Meteora for the victress after her moderate 
display with Virago for the lOOOgs. But, as it was 
gi- erally supposed that there was nothing better, and 
being in John Scott's stable, she gradually became a tower- 
in- favourite till she started this afternoon with the odds 
on* her, to he bowled over by an outsider— a filly from . 
Newmarket. Two cracks, dashed ruthlessly aside in one 
week, mint, he a severe mortification. The caprices of 1 
fortune have at least this good effect— they tend to abate 
an overweening confidence, and urge men to remedy the 
disasters of the past. The north-country stables must be 
up and doing, and we shall soon find them turn the tables 
on their opponents. I regret Lord Derby’s disappoint- 
ment, as I fully expected to sec him carry oft’ the Oaks, 
though not with Meteora; and I shall hail with pleasure 
the occasion of his being amply avenged next year on the 
s line ground. The savoury dish of mince .meat, I hear, 
proved exceedingly palatable to the Baron’s party. The 
enjoyment has made them almost forget their losses on the 
Royal Tom. 
On Saturday, I added a postscript to ray letter, hazarding 
' a few conjectures on the minor events of the week— some 
of them proving remarkably right, as others diametri- 
cally wrong— but, as I am uncertain whether it reached 
you in time for publication, any comment is unnecessary. 
So mu. h for Epsom. And now shift wc the scene to 
Manchester. The race-meeting is almost as much of a 
carnival for tho denizens of the great cotton district a4 
dour Epsom is to our own cockneys. 1 here are no less 
than thr-e cups to be run for— wooden bowls tilled with 
gold coin would be perhaps as accurate a description -- 
namely, the Manchester Union, the Salford Borough, an.l 
Manchester cups. Tho prizes are valuable, and, from the 
Humber of horses engaged, the snort should Be-first-rate. 
Indeed, with fair weather, the Manchester races promise 
to come oft’ with more than their usual eclat. Time will 
allow me only to make A few random ventures on the 
results rf the racing, which, however fallacious they may 
prove, are at least well intended. Tho Union cup lias the 
capital entry of fifty-live horses— a goodly number from 
which to pick the winner 1 Tho names most worthy of 
note probably are Koh-i-Noor, Captain Cornish, Helena, 
Tvpee, Ortolano, and Merry Monk. Typeo and Koli-i- 
Noor for choice. 
The Sapling Stakes should bring out a goodly muster 
of youngsters. Among them we may find Blooming 
Heather, Lady of Lyons, De Clare, Sicily, Despised, Lord 
Alfred, C’apucino, and Yewtick. The winner may spring 
from Do Clare, Lord Alfred, and Lady of Lyons. 
The Produce Stakes should be bagged by tho Assayer, 
waited on by St. Clair. . 
The Meikiam Handicap mav bo placed to the credit of 
Olio of three ladies— Braxcy, Nelly Hill, or Bianca. For 
the Manchester Cup there are 41 acceptances. Rataplan, 
with his 10 lb. penalty, stands in at 9 st. 3 lb. Such a 
weight for 2 miles and a quarter must check the best four- 
year-old. Adine, at 8 st. 4 lb., cannot be without a 
chance, while Ammonia and Jujube may both push for- 
ward; and I look to see an improvement in the speed ot 
Professor Buck. , , 
The Two-year-old Stakes I must leave to Scotia, Eacly 
Palmerston, or Lord Alfred. . 
For the Chesterfield Handicap I would take Guicowar, 
or Bianca. 
For the Wilton Stakes let me stand by Sicily. 
The Salford Boro’ Cup must depend much on the run- 
ning for the previous Handicaps. My present inkling is 
towards Van.lerdecken, Whalebone, and Covin. 
For the Derby Handicap my preference is lor Calot, or 
the Jewess. 
Yours, Tout Peeps. 
Friday, 2nd June, 1854. 
have been laid before Parliament. The revenue of India 
for the year 1852-53 (partly estimated) was £21,196,745 ; 
the expenditure (also partly estimated;, £20,657,280. 
The public debt outstanding at the several presidencies 
is £48,014,244, and the annual interest £2,279,631. 
3 esriwiw* » • f *'•*** “ — ' * 
The Ex- Governor of Bombay, Ills Excellency Viacount 
Falkland, has arrived at the Clarendon. 
On Tuesday evening, the Earl of Carlisle arrived at 
is residence, in Grosvouer-plnce, from the Continent. 
JI* |C6IUfUV.P, in , w J 
Sir Edward and Lady Smythe and Miss Smytho have or- 
rivrd at the St. George’s Hotel from Shropshire. 
Lord and Lady H untingficld havo arrived at the St. George’s 
Hotel. 
The Duke of Devonshire has left Devonshire House for 
Chutsworth, Derbyshire. The noble duke will return to 
London early in the ensuing week. 
The Marquis of Ormonde and Mr. Frederick Cavendish 
have relieved Lord Rivers and Sir F. Stoven in their duties 
as tho Lord and Groom hi Waiting. 
CRICKET. 
[Continued IVom page 511. J 
YACHTING INTELLIGENCE 
ROYAL SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB. 
Arbivrd.— May 2<5: Mavis, schooner, G. A Arbuthnot, Esq., wasp, 
schooner. J Fleming, Esq._27 : Triton cutter, G. 
30 : Drift, cutter, (i. Brogan, Esq- June 1 : American cutlet, Ml 'In. 
Sailed.— May 29: Wasp, schooner. J. M ining, Esq.- 30 
cutter, G. Monies, Esq.- June 1 : Mnvls, schooner, G. A. Arbuthnot, 
ES jii port.— S chooner : Ellzabcth.-Cutters : Drift; American cutter, 
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON.- June 1. 
Yachts rirmc. out at Cowas.-Cornl Queen, schoonei, Lml of 
Selkirk; Fancy, schooner, Rev. R. P. Hartopp. . .. 
Yachts at a'P a bout the Station — Schooners: Titama, Myrtle, 
Mayfly.— Cutter : Turquoise. r 
Joseph Reynolds, Esq., has purchased Irene, schoonei, nom 11. C- 
Qoodon, Esq. . . , 
ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT OLUB.-Rydk, June 1. 
Yachts fitting out, &c.— Gcorglana, new schooner, by camper, 
Captain Charles Thellnsson, owner. Portsmouth ; Sylph, George Best, 
Esq., do-; Gitana, R. Ward Jackson, l sq., West Hartlepool, bound for 
the baltic with the owner and party of friends. 
Prince of Wales Yacht Club —Friday.— Alter a 
warm discussion, continuing till midnight, a division took 
place on the charges brought against Mr. luckwell, which 
division resulted in his favour most triumphantly. YV e 
trust the last apple of discord may be now regarded as 
altogether eaten up, and that this club will again rejoice in 
the “• pure and simple” fraternization so necessary among 
yachtsmen. 
The Baltic Fleet of Yachts— The Gondola, Es- 
meralda, and Shark, are already cruising with ‘‘Charley, 
and o i the 6th instant, the Gi'ann, It " . Jackson, Esq , will 
Itaxo lIiiNlopool, lor the same waters. 
Lieut Jones, b Mostyn 10 ran out... . . 
Cor-Mnjor Venn, b Drake 19 lu noat... • 
Capt. D. Batlllo, run out. J “ " 
Private Thornton, b Drake 13 toDiokO 
Capt, Berkeley, c Uxbridge, b Pon- 
sonby ••• "• i 
H aonSy Pt ' M . ile ^. C ^ ra - n ’ -— 1 st Ponsonby b Drake .. 
Trumpeter Sanders, c Mostyn, b 
l’onsonby !; . 
Private Howard, b Drake 0 
Private Cliitty, b Drake 0 b Drake 
Private Metcalf, b Ponsonby 1 
Lieut Dormer, not out 0 b Drake • 
Leg-byes, 1 — Wide bulls, 9 10 W -balls 
85 
Pn R p.wsiiitr y School Regatta is fixed for Wednes- 
day, iii 6 7 ill in t. The number of bj)&ls entered promises 
fair for some good racing. 
Sr. Martin’s in the Fields Regatta.— lhe Second 
Annual Grand Rowing Matoli, for a purse of sovereigns ami 
other prizes, given by subscription of Indies and gentlemen, 
will be rowed for on Tuesday, Juno 13, 1854, by. twelve 
watermen and lundsmen belonging lo the parish of ot. 
Martin-in- the- Fields. The following is the programme: — 
An oars match.— First heat at. two o’clock-white, Charles 
M nearly. James Russell; red, James Mucarty, Joseph 
Cop&cy ; pink, Thomas Noble, James Ruff, lo start from 
Waterloo Bridge; up round u boat, moored off the Duke o 
BucclcneliV; down and round the Thames Felice. Ship ; and 
finrih ut the 1’nx-under-thc-Hill, Adelphi. T wire round 
ini- one heal. Second heal at half-past three o’clock— blue, 
Jones Dodd, Thomas Wood; green, Emunuol Lyons, 
Robert K'dlv ; yellow, William Goodwin, William Ru t. 
i ho distance the sume as the first heat. Tho two first boats 
j., each brut to row in tlm third or urnnd heat. Grand 
licit ut six o’clock. No fouling allowed. Subscriptions 
will be received by William Goodwin, Henry Russell, 
collectors. F. F. Thompson lias consented to act as 
manager. 
I. ZlNOARI. 
Earl of Leicester, b Venn 
E. Trcdcroft, Esq., b Venn 
linn. S. Ponsonby, b Venn 
H Vernon, Esq,, run out ... ... 
E. T. Drake, Esq., c Dormer, b Venn 
A. Ricardo, Esq., b Venn 
A. Batllie, Esq., c Berkcly b Venn 
it. Bateson, Esq., not 
Earl of Uxbridge, b Venn 
Viscount Malden, b Venn 
T. Mostyn, Esq., b Venn ... ... ... ... 
Byes, G— 1-bycSj 5— w-byes, 11 — no balls, I 
1 
. 10 
, 1 
. 43 
. 1 
. 1 
, 4 
. 2 
. 0 
. 0 
. 23 
131 
OXFORD UNIVERSITY RACES. 
These races were continued on Friday, on which night 
the boats started as follows : — 1, Brazenose ; 2, Balhol } 
3, Worcester ; 4, Christ Church ; 5, Pembroke ; O, 
Exeter; 7, St. John’s; 8, Lincoln; !), Wadliam; 10, 
Trinity; 11, Jesus; 12, 2nd Christ Church. Lincoln 
was bumped by Wadhara at the Cher well, -the order ^ of 
the other boats remained unchanged. On Saturday 
Lincoln and 2nd Christ Church having taken off, only 10 
boats started) namely: — 1, Brazenose ; 2, Balliol ; 3, Wor- 
cester ; 4, Christ Church ; 5, Pembroke ; 0, Exeter ; /, ot. 
John's ; 8, Wadham ; 9, Trinity ; 10, Jesus. Christ Church 
bumped Worcester at the Cherwell, Wadliam bumped St. 
John's at the Barges. On Monday, Wadliam bumped Exeter 
just aboveSaunder’s Bridge. On Tuesday, Wadliam bumped 
Pembroke, between Saunder’s Bridge and the Cherwell. 
St John’s bumped Exeter at the Cherwell. There were 
no races on Wednesday. On Thursday, Exeter having taken 
oft', the order of starting was 1, Brazenose ; 2, Balliol ; 
3 Christ Church ; 4, Worcester ; 5, Wadham ; 0, 
Pembroke ; 7, St, John’s ; 8, Trinity ; 9, Jesus. Wadham 
pushed Worcester hard, but did not succeed in bumping. 
8t John’s bumped Pembroke just below Saunder’s Bridge; 
and the latter boat not having been able to pull aside, 
fouled Trinity, which was then run into by Jesus. The 
concluding race comes off to-morrow. 
I. Z. Looking Ur. 
NOTTINGHAM AGAINST ALL ENGLAND. 
The fir - 1 of the great matches of the season, will bo ployed 
ln Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylcbono, on Monday, June 
the 5th, 1854, and following day. Tho following are the 
E> Cf * 5 ” • ENGLAND. 
A. 1 1 ay garth, Esq. 
W. Nicholson, Esq. 
II. Vernon, Esq. 
lorrisoiiAM. 
BicUlcy 
Brown 
Clark 
A Clark 
Davis 
Grundy 
G. Purr 
B. Parr 
S. Parr 
I\ Tinley 
V. Tinley 
Adams 
A nderson 
Buttress 
Cffisar 
Caffyn 
Dean 
Loekyer 
Wlsdon 
Crystal Palace. — Her ltoval Highness the Duchess 
of Kent, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess de 
Nemours, and attended by Sir George Cowper, visited 
the Palace yesterday morning, and spent upwards of two 
hours in inspecting the works. Her Royal Highness 
expressed much gratification with the progress which has 
been lately made, and with the arrangements for the 
opening ceremonial on the 10th instant. 
Finances of India— The annual accounts of the 
revenues and disbursements of the East India Company 
ORIEL AND NEW COLLEGE. 
On Saturday last .be following match 
Oriel and New College; it was decided ‘./ m’ Louge 
former. Too play on both sides was hiat-ra e , . fieent 
on this occasion, bulling in lus old style, w * ® f. ineu us 
hit of Mr. Leigh’s to the leg showed that bo had ^ pie0MB 
forgotten bis cricket. Mr. Fabci f n , f * M Kcerton 
also played steadily, while tho long-stopping of Mr. Eg 
proved him a useful appendage to an eleven. 
obim>. 
E. llutclilnson, b 8 
1). 8 . Isaac, b 13 
L. Pcrccvnl, b Egerton & 
C. It. Walker, b Fiennes 
F. 1). Longe, b Fiennes 
Hon. It. C. Leigh. C Faber, b Heimes ... 
V. A. II an key. b R. Egerton 
K. C. Willoughby, b It. Egerton 
II. Clcatber, b It. Egerton, 
F. Williams, not out 
ll. S. l’lumeY, b 1‘. It. Egerton..... 
Byes, 2— W Idea, U— Leg-byes, 1 
133 * 
. 33 
. 23 
. 1 
13 
. 3 
. 5 
. 4 
. 18 
Total 
