932 
Rev. Fits Taylor, Mr. A. O’ Kelly, Mr. D. O'Kelly, Lieutenant 
Miller, Mr. Tinlin, Mr. Potts, jun., Mr. H. L. Brown, 
Mr. H. L. Tinlin, Mr. Toogood. Rev. J. Belfield, Mr. 
W. R. Hole, Mr. C. Kitson, Mr. W. H. Kitson, Mr. John Kitson, 
Mr. Carv (Jolmton), Mr. Melhuish, Messrs. Miller, Maude, 
and Wale (15th Hus&irs), Mr. St. George, Mr. Bovill, &c. 
The result was os follows : — 
Members’ Prizes- — The first ladies' prize was won by 
Miss Carey, Tor Abbey. Second ditto, Miss C. Madan. Tho 
first gentleman's prize' by Rev. R, Atkinson, Exeter. Second 
ditto. Mr. W. R. Hole. . 
Visitors' Prizes. — Ladies’ first prize, Mrs. West. Gentle- 
men’s ditto, Captain West. 
The Torquay band was in attendance under tho direction 
of Mr. Hatchard, and during the shooting played several 
pieces with great effect. At five o’clock the party partook of 
refreshment on the lawn, the arrangement for which was 
very excellent Mr. Le Batt, of the Castle Inn, was the 
caterer for the occasion, and he performed his duties with 
much taste and excellence. The table was spread with 
viands of the choicest description, iuterspersed with bouquets 
of flowers, that gave the whole a pleasing and tempting ap- 
pearance. At eight o’clock the dance commenced in the 
pavilion of the Cricket Club, which was decorated and illu- 
minated most tastefully, under the superintendence of tho 
hon. secretary, Mr. Spencer Madan, who deserves the best 
thanks of the society for his indefatigable exertions. Much 
is also due to Mrs. Carey for the part she has taken in render- 
ing the meeting so effective. 
CHANGE OF PUBLICATION. 
In the present week, the First Edition of The Field 
was published on Saturday at four o’clock, a.m., in time 
for the early trains ; and the Second Edition on Satur- 
day, in time for the latest evening post. During the past 
summer we found it necessary, for the convenience chiefly 
of our country subscribers, to issue our first edition some- 
what earlier than is now felt to be necessary for the autumn 
and winter. Under our new arrangements, we shall hence- 
forth be enabled to give the very latest intelligence reaching 
the metropolis, from the provinces or abroad, up to the 
very hour of publication. 
SECOND EDITION. 
LATEST 
INTELLIGENCE. 
♦ 
Paris, Saturday. 
The Bourse. — The Three per Cents, closed yesterday at 
75f. 25c. for the end of the month, and the Four-aud-a-Half 
per Cents, at 9Sf. 96c. 
Madrid, Sept. 26. 
The Three per Cents, were done at 34. 
THE BALTIC. 
(By Electric Telegraph.) 
Dantzic, Friday, Sept. 29. 
The Basilisk has arrived. She left the fleet at Nargen on 
the2Cth. 
Sir Charles Napier reconnoitred Sweaborg on the 23rd. 
H. M. S. Prince Regent, Neptune, St. George, and Monarch 
have been ordered home. 
RETURN OF FRENCH SHIPS OF WAR FROM THE 
BALTIC. 
(By Submarine International Telegraph via the Hague.) 
Nyborg (Great Belt), Sept. 29. 
The French line-of-battle ship, Breslau, Rear-Admiral 
Penaud, arrived here yesterday from the Baltic, and sailed 
to-dav for the Kattegat. the Vice-Admiral, Parseval 
Deschesnes, is expected with the rest of the French line-of- 
battle ships. 
(By Electric Telegraph.) 
Falmouth, Sept. 29. 
The Sardinian frigate, the Genoa, arrived here from Stock- 
holm. She is bound for the Mediterranean. 
GREECE. 
The Emperor Napoleon has decided that the army of occu- 
pation in Greece shall consist exclusively of marine infantry 
and artillery', commanded by a lieutenant-colonel acting under 
the orders of Rear-Admiral Le Barbier de Tinau. The new 
companies to be sent out (completed according to the new 
regulations, to 115 men per company) will be selected prin- 
cipally from the force just returned from the Baltic. Lieut.- 
Colonel de Vassoigne Lb appointed to the command of this 
force. 
THE PRINCIPALITIES. 
The following important statement appears in the Siecle : — 
“ We learn to-day, in a quarter whence we often derive reliable 
information, that the Ottoman Government, in concert with 
the Western Powers, has demanded that a limit shall be 
fixed to the number of Austrian troops in the occupation of 
the Principalities. The figure of from 20,000 to 25,000 men 
is spoken of, but on this subject we will not affirm anything 
positively. We believe, however, it may be taken to be pro- 
bable that the reinstalment of the Hospodar Stirbey has 
occasioned some coolness between Vienna and Constanti- 
nople.” 
THE CRIMEA. 
A correspondent at Constantinople, writing on the 19th, 
announces that the disembarkation was completed on the 
16th, and on the 19th the allied army was to ci-osb the Alma. 
A Russian courier had been captured, bearing despatches, 
from which it appeared that 20,000 Russians <2,000 ?) were 
j. rostrated by the cholera, and that the whole force in the 
Crimea did not exceed 45,000 men. 
A battle was expected on Sept, the 20th. On Sept. 18, the 
Scotch Greys sailed for the Crimea, on board the Himalaya. 
Paris, Saturday Morning. 
The Moniteur of yesterday announces the departure of the 
allied army from Old Fort for Sebastopol on the 19th. A 
telegraphic despatch has been received from Marshal St. 
A maud, mentioning that everything was going on well, but 
that an unavoidable delay of forty-eight hours had occurred 
in his movement on Sebastopol. If this be the case, it 
would explain the want of intelligence since the landing. 
THE FIELD. 
(By Submarine and European Telegraph. ) 
Vienna, Saturday. 
It is rumoured in Greek mercantile circles that the allies 
have obtained a signal advantage. The funds have risen iu 
consequence. 
Further telegraphic messages confirm the accounts of the 
favourable disposition manifested towards the allies by the 
Tartar population of the Crimea. The sanitary condition of 
the allied army was excellent. 
An official bulletin communicated to the Ambassadors at 
Constantinople, and dated from the bivouac nt Old Fort on 
the 6th, announces that the allies had iuteuded the next day 
to attack an intrenched camp of 10,000 Russians posted in 
the direction of Sebastopol, but that the camp had been 
raised in the night, and that the Russians had fallen back 
upon the town. 
Twelve thousand Tartars had offered themselves to 
the allies as volunteers, and their services had been accepted. 
It wiui reported that the attack upon Sebastopol had been 
fixed fur the 25th. 
The Russian fleet had been reconnoitred in the port of 
Sebastopol by the French steam-ship Napoleon. 
DETERMINED ATTEMPT AT ABDUCTION OF A 
WARD IN CHANCERY, AND GALLANT ARREST. 
We have received, says the Morning Herald, the following 
narrative from respectable authority. We do not vouch, 
however, for all the particulars, although the uumes, &c., of 
all the parties who are stated to be implicated have been 
communicated to us. 
Market Harborough, Sept. 28. — No sooner has the Irish 
abduction case ceased to be of interest, than England steps for- 
ward with a case equallin 1 .' in atrocity and surpassing in 
romanoe the late “ Carden affair.” The papers have recently 
announced that a certain rich heiress has been declared the 
purchaser of very extensive estates iu Northamptonshire. A 
young lady, about eighteen years of age, with between £20,000 
and £30,000, a-year, must naturally cause some little feel- 
ing of anxiety on the part of “ younger sons,” or others, 
“ about to marry.” 
For Borne time past Market Harborough has been infested 
with a certain number of suspicious persous, who professed 
to be on the look out for “ horses for the army,” and iu 
pursuing this occupation many visits were mode to the vil- 
lage in which the young lady before alluded to is living 
under the control of her guardian. At last a noble captain 
made his appearance, whose movements soon attracted the 
vigilaut eye of Mr. Superintendent Iliffe, who determined 
on closely watching his movements. This he did with a 
tact which not only redounds to his own credit, but was the 
meaus of preventing a young lady beiug suddenly aud most 
basely deprived of her home, her happiness, and perhaps 
her fortune. Last night the gallant captain was seen 
leaving Market Harborough with a companion, about 
eleveu o’clock, iu a conveyance, with lamps, aud having 
every appearance of being prepared for a long journey. On 
leaving the town the lamps were suddenly extinguished 
and a cross-road traversed, which brought them to the park 
gates of the “ fair one.” The police being fortunately close 
to their heels, Mr. Superintendent Iliffe and his two men 
immediately proceeded to the keeper’s lodge, and with his 
assistance at once proceeded in search of their prey. On 
entering the park gates they discovered one person 
evidently on the watch. They soon led this person to 
believe that they were merely poachers, and that they f Iso 
supposed him to be the same. The trap was immediately 
fallen into, and after a short parley, arrangements were made 
as to the division of the game, &c. This allowed the police 
(who were all disguised) an opportunity of watching the 
movements of the other men — no less than ten. Nothing 
daunted, however, they cautiously screened themselves, and 
by degrees got near to the house, when they saw one man 
boring a hole through the drawing-room window, aud 
tho others watching. The police, bv manoeuvring, suc- 
ceeded iu drawing two or three of the party away, and 
when they got them a convenient distance from the others, 
arrested them, and then secured their companions in like 
manner, the window luckily all this time witlistauding 
their attempts to open it. The surprise of the men on 
confronting each other in the gamekeeper's house, cannot 
be imagined, and their disgust at being captured by three 
policemen and a gamekeeper whom they supposed to be 
poachers. If they had been aware of the plot laid for them 
the consequences must have been dreadful, as all the men 
were armed to the teeth with knives and revolvers, and all 
swore that they would rather have sacrificed their lives 
than have been thus secured. On their being searched, 
end from their own statements, it is evident they did not 
mean plunder, but the forcible abduction of the heiress we 
have before alluded to ; and it is stated that such was their 
determination to secure their intended prize, that iu the 
event of their being interrupted in the house immediate 
death was to stay the first interposer. Rope ladders were 
found, and the requisite conveyances to elude the vigilance 
of any followers, in case they had succeeded in their des- 
perate undertaking. We understand the persons under 
arrest have hitherto moved in the highest circles, one of the 
principals being brother-in-law to an earl, and the others 
highly connected. 
The Disgraceful Affair on Board the Dauntless. — 
Portsmouth, Friday. — This paiuful inquiry on the part of 
the civil power was opened this morning at the borough 
police-court, in the gaol, before Mr. Stigant (mayor), and 
Messrs. B. Bramble, J. G. Scale, aud T. E. Owen (aldermen), 
and Major Travers, Captain Sager, and Mr. G. Gilbruan, ma- 
gistrates of the borough. Captain Ryder, of the Dauntless, 
and several other gentlemen of note were on the bench. 
Death of Dr. Roupell. — We regret to announce the 
death of this physician from cholera, which took place at his 
residence in Welbeck-street last evening. Decided symptoms 
of cholera became evident on Thursday evening, and, not- 
withstanding the exertions of several professional friends, he 
expired within twenty-six hours after the first symptoms 
RACING. 
“ On the green, green turf.” 
Mr. Editor, — T he Acrobat agglomeration is still un- 
twisted. A gallant admiral, long connected with the turf, 
is reported to have lent the rough hand of a sailor to the 
work, and thereby involved himself in a scrape for his indis- 
creet interference. Assertions are made of libellous letters, 
threats of aetions-at-law, retractation, and apology, with 
other disagreeable contretemps. Surely half-a-dozen gentle- 
men could in a couple of hours, and by an open investigation, 
have placed the blame on the right shoulders. Many of the 
public have been sufferers, and they have, at least, a right to 
a knowledge of the truth. All they require to* learn is 
whether the late transactions at Doncaster are in accord- 
ance with the strict usages of the turf, in an honourable 
Bense ? A large rent-roll is a valuable weapon of defence, 
but, at the same time, it is the most ungracious article 
wherewith to beat down any individual, however humble* 
for entertaining an antagonistic opinion. Lord Derby, many 
years back, made a terrible onslaught ou his former col- 
leagues in the Ministry by his famous ‘‘thimblerig" speech. 
Now, your readers who have visited the race-course, must 
be aware that the ‘‘thimblerig" is a very artful dodge. But 
a rig may be carried ou with three horses ae well as three 
thimbles, and the public cannot be censured if they claim to 
know where the pea really was, or if there was any pea at 
nil. Everything may be explained satisfactorily, but no man 
is disarmed of his discontent by being treated with haughty 
silence. It is more than probable that the Newmarket 
Second October Meeting will see this disagreeable matter 
finally set at rest. 
The First October went off with great eclat, and the 
'Squire’s signal, victory with his Rifleman over the great 
northern stable was hailed with the loudest acclamations. 
The bill of fare provided by Mr. Topham for the little 
autumnal banquet ou the Roodee ought to attract a large 
attendance, and realise the best hope of the projectors. The 
racing commences on Tuesday with the Shorts Handicap. 
For this seven furlongs spin thirty horses are entered. Billy 
Richardson, Snowdon Dunhill, Master Slender, Butterfly, 
and Amy, appear to have none the worst of the weights, the 
last two, to my fancy, being the most dangerous. 
The Mostyn Stakes may be placed to the credit of Mrs. 
Rigby. 
Innkeeper’s Plate, Grosvenor-course. — For this event I 
must take The Sheriff, Cassio, and Gruyfcre, iu the order 
named. 
The Mersey Stakes, with 100 added. — Twenty-eight young- 
sters are handicapped for this race. The weights are so well 
adjusted, that it renders the selection ofthe winner no easy task. 
The Chicken is not out of the race even at the top weight, 8st 
91b. Amy, too, at 8st must not bo overlooked, but, the 
winner may probably spring from among the light division, 
and of these I prefer the chances of Rose and Gimcrack. 
Tradesmen’s Welter Cup. — Titterstone, Gerard, or 
Bright Phcebus, I apprehend, will be handy at the fiuish. 
Wynnstay Plate of 100 sovs for two and three-yr-olds. 
Seven furlongs. Comfort and Sister of Mercy ought to be 
foremost among the elders, aud Lady Palmerston and 
Chicken should keep the young ones safe. Were I assured 
of a start I should certainly stand by the last named. 
Handicap of 5 sovs, with 50 added. — Another little affair 
for the two-yr-olds, with thirteen nominations. The issue 
may depend much on previous running; but were I to make 
choice of Maid of Cadiz, it might prove, after all, a matter of 
Moonshiue. 
The Chester Plate ; one mile seven furlongs. Forty- 
eight nominations. Indian Warrior tops the list, at Sst 121b, 
aud Jujube is the feather, at 5st. From so many horses, 
with no betting to indicate the intentions of owners, the 
attempt to pick out the A 1 is all but hopeless. I should 
take Lancashire Lass and Annie Sutherland from the heavy, 
La Belle, Pumicestone, and St. Clare from the middle, and 
Kidnapper and Gruyfere from the light weights, and even 
then the winner might escape me. But I myst Q\vn to a 
strong partiality towards St. Clare for this contest. 
Kelso has its meeting also ou Tuesday aud Wednesday, 
the brace of Cups given by the Stewards forming the 
principal items. The first, the donation of the Duke of 
Roxburgbe, has twenty-four nominations in the mile and 
half run, for a valuable prize. Honeysuckle, Aribbas, 
Braxey, and Lady Vernon appearing to me the most for- 
midable of the lot. The second, given by the Earls of 
Wemyss and Dalkeith, two miles, has an entry of fifteen, 
from which I am inclined to select Vingt'un, Rabgill and 
Braxey. 
The Yorkshire Union Hunt Club has its meet on 
Thursday; and for the York and Ainsty Handicap mile 
and three-quarters, I can Bee nothing better than Adeluide 
and King of Trumps. 
The Juvenile Handicap. T.Y.C. — I must stand the 
venture with Cimicina. — Yours, Toby Peeps. 
Friday, 29th Sept, 1854. 
RACING SYNOPSIS. 
A telescopic peep into the great handicap. 
With the second of these two leviathan encounters, which 
will take place during the last week of the ensuing month, 
will the Racing Season of 1854, at head-quarters, be brought 
to a close ; and never, iu the memory of tho oldest turfite 
living, has there been a season so rife in misdeeds, mis- 
givings, and mal-practices, as the one about to find its ending 
on the 23rd of October next. Deeds alike disgraceful to 
the British turf and degrading to a large portion of its 
members. Oh, for a second Lord George Bentinck, to 
cleanse the Augean stable of its foulness ! The Admiral has 
great weight in all matters connected with horse-racing ; he 
has a locus standi not to be disturbed ; and if he will but 
come boldly forward, take the helm of our turf barque. 
Reformation, steer her safely through the shoals of 
degradation, and the quicksands of disgrace, then may we 
cheerily exclaim, — 
“ Our little barque no 6torm shall overwhelm, 
She must ride safe if he is at the helm." 
Digression apart, non hey presto for the handicaps. If public 
running be any criterion, or has anything to do with the two 
great events forthcoming at Newmarket, the chances ot 
victory may be brought within a very limited circle of possi- 
bility, and assigned to a very limited number of animals, 
notwithstanding the vast disparity of the imposts assigned to 
each in these the last two great handicaps of the season. 
But os late events have proved the total inutility of testing 
their capabilities, either by public running or tho market 
betting, and made outlays dangerous even upon those who 
could have won but did not try, I must chauce there being a 
leetle bit of honesty left for the nether end of the season to 
clear my vision through this telescopic view of shame fortjj® 
past, and hope for the future. This would make some little 
atonement for the wrong-doings which has made ou 
national pastime a bye-word in the mouths of all 
minded men. The Cesarewitch Handicap, a name in its 
(under existing circumstances) disgraceful to the Jock > 
Club and our turf directors for its retention in our Kan b 
Calendar, as well as in the authoritative lists of the day. * 
imposts for this race commenced unusually heavy, henc 
great falling-off in the acceptances from the original non 
