The Express.
London, England, 1862-07-04 00:00:00

THE GREAT NATIONAL RIFLE CONTEST.

It is impossible to imagine anything more dull,
or dreary than the general aspect of Wimbledon-com-
mon throughout yesterday, the third day of the
Great National Rifle Contest, and the second day of
competition for her Majesty's prize, and other im-
portant prizes. It was raining • little when the gun
gave the @ipso' for the commencement of operations,
shortly after half-past nine ; it rained faster, and the rain
continued without intermission till five o'clock. This,
although it in some degree damped the spirits of many
of the volunteers, did not in any way check the course
of proceedings as laid down in the programme of the
day ; for the different squads remained at their respective
targets, wet and comfortless, but firing as calmly as if the
sun bad been strong, the atmosphere dry and balmy, and the
ground not plashy underfoot. The character of the shoot-
ing, too, was well sustained, and, on the whole, perhaps •
shade better than on the previous days.
The first stage of shooting for the Queen's prize was re-
sumed at the outset at the 500 yards range, the shooting at
the 200 yards having been concluded on Wednesday, and
some very good scores were made ; it was, however a matter
of very general remark that, so far as can be judged at
present, the names of many of those who were last
year among the most successful competitors are not
likely to sustain the reputation which they then ac-
quired. This applied equally in the case of Mr. Joplin, of
the South Middlesex, who last year carried off the Queen's
prize ; Sergeant D who last year took one of the
principal prizes, and r. Edward Rem, who succeeded in
winning many prizes. And even the experience of the pre-
sent contest shows bow unequal results may be with the
same weapon in the bands of the same marksman when fired
at different ranoges. Thus Mr. Hays, of the 19th Middlesex,
who no Wednesday led off the score for the Queen's prize, at
200 yards, with 18 points, only made 2 points yesterday at 500
yards ; and although this does not shut him out from all
chance of ultimate success, it diminishes that chance to the
smallest possible dimensions.
The shooting during the day for the "All Comen " at 300
yards and 600 yards, the Association Cup at 500 yards and
600 yards, and the extra prizes at 600 yards and 800 yards,
gave similar results, and altogether it seems very unlikely
that the more important prises will fall into the same hands
as those of last year.
The most remarkable score of the contest so far—and it
can scarcely be exceeded—is that of Mr. Neaten, of the 40th
Lancashire. In shooting for the Association Cup this
gentleman made three bull's eyes sod two centres at 200
yards, two bull'. eyes and two centres and one outer at 500
yards, and five bull's eyes at 600 yards, thus making up a
total winged 54—hits and points included—out of 60 points
possible.
The ground of this decision is understood to be • desire to
protect those competitors who confine themselves to the
use of the government Enfield.
The poll firing yesterday was rather dull as compared
with Tuesday, when there were 3,374 shots (at 1e..), and
Wednesday, when the number of shots was 5,039. And
the same was the case with regard to the sighting targets, at
which 2,912 shots (at 6d.) were fired on Tuesday, and 4,417
on Wednesday. The " deer target" had not resumed its
tunnies till six o'clock, but from that time till gun-fin it
afforded very good sport.
The number of admissions to the ground on payment was
330 on Tuesday and 511 on Wednesday ; yesterday, no
doubt owing to the rain, the number was smaller.
The programme to-day will be for the most part a re-
gumption of the prizefiring of yesterday; but the firing
for the Queen's prize will be at6oo yards, instead of 500.
To-morrow the principal variations will be—the contest
for the St. George's Challenge Vass,is the morning • and
the match between the public Eton,
Rugby, and Marlborough I. the ettessoom.

A HUSBAND AND WITB DROWNED.—On Tuesday
night last, while a man named Howard and his wife ware
on their way home from New Brighton to Wsliesay,
Cheshire, a quarrel took place between them, whew the
husband said he would drown himself, and cashed into a pit
called the " Captain's Pit." The wife no after him to
rescue him, but both sank in the mud and were drowned.
A boy who wittier/Jed the sad aceerrence gave the alarm,
and several people were soon on the spot, bat too late to
nave either of the unfortunate people. Their bodice have
been recovered.

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COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE.

JULY 3.
(Brian the Jadie Ordinary.)

After our report leit;esteniay,-----
The jury found a verdict for the petitioner.
Decree med.

PALM P. 'ALIN AND DODDS.
In this case the petitioner did not appear, bat on the ap-
plication of Dr. Spioke a verdict was taker, for foe co-
respoodent.

CLARK V. CLARK AND INGIN.

Mr. Serjeant Pigott and Dr. :Spoke appeared for the
petitioner ; Mr. Wills for the co-respondent.
The petitioner, a seafaring man, of Kuottingley, in York-
shire, claimed the sum of 1,0001. am damages against Harry
!ogle, • small fanner in that neighbourhood, for debauch-
ing his wife. The lassie.* took place in 1852, and the op
habit•tion lasted till July, 1864 when the petitioner,
talaio. a policeman with him, entered his room by mean. of
a ladder, and found the respondents in bed together. He
had pcevioualy forbidden the conspoodent to oome war
his house coo pain of death, and he could scarcely be re-
strained from throwing him into the street without his
clothes. At the intercession of the constable, however, he
was induced to let both respoodenta dress and depart. Slams
then they had lived together as man and wife.
Mr. Wills addressed the court in mitigation of damages.
The parties were all in very humble circumstances. and the
wages of the petitioner were only about 15s. a week.
Verdict for the petitioner, with 1001. damages.
Decree nisi with anti.
GRET V. OWL; SMITH, AND WiIiTZRENCH•3I.
Dr. Minimise, Q C., and Mr. Searle, for the petitioner;
Mr. fluddlestoo, Q.C., and Mr. diploid', for the rapes-
dent ; Mr. S.rjeant Ballantine sod Mr. Taylor for the co-
resporident Smith; Mr. Prentice for the co.reapoadeet
Winteringham.
The petitioner, Mr. F. Sherriff Grey, was a shipping-broker
in King Willuimertreet. City, and his wile, Louisa denbou,
• music mistress. They first met at Mr. Grey's lodgings,
where Miss Sexton need to give kenos to a young lady that
also lived there. He fell in love with her, and ultimately
he married her in May, 1859. The match, which was not
%m aid of by his friends, resulted in the birth of •
After cohabiting in various places, the parties at
last removed to Forest-hffl Villas, Sydenham ; but Mr.
Grey's business amessarilly took him • groat deal from
home. He had in fact an office in Liverpool as well as
in London. Towards the end of 1860 Mrs. Grey imagined
that it was
.necessary for her health that she should have
horse exercise ; and she obtained from her husband leave
to take lemons from a riding nester, at Sydenliam, named
Smith. The petition alleged that Smith very soon abused
his position to seduce the responder and be therefore de-
mended of him the sum of 1,0001. by way of damages. This
affair having been dimovered, the petitioner broke up his
establishment, and sent hp wife away, allowing her only
to take her linen ; mid it was alleged that she had
formed a second /Mason with the eo-respoodsot Wintering-
ham, • civil engineer, in St. Clensent's-ion. Of him the
petitioner claimed 5001. The defines was • denial of the
charges, coupled with recriminatory pleas of cruelty, de-
motion, and neglect, conducing to adultery.
The charge against Smith was sought to be established
by a servant named Maria Fisher, who end that he used
to visit at the hone, and go into lire. Grey's room. On on
occasion while Mr. Grey was in Liverpool he did so while
Mts. Grey was lying down on the bed. Witness afterwards
knotted at the door. Smith came and emend it. His
clothes were in disorder, sad he said that be had broken his
braces. The respondents need to kiss at parting. On
soother occasion, when Mrs. Grey came home, wines said
to her, " You have been undressed." She replied that she
had been into some house in London with Mr. Smith for
two hours, and that there was a nice fire in the room.
Croes-examined by Mr. Huddleetoo —Heard Mrs. Grey
one night call out " Murder." Got up and ran down stairs.
Mr. Grey had been boxing bee ears, and there were marks
of his fingers on her face. Mr. Grey turned them both out
oCthe hone into the garden. Mrs. Grey had
only on her dressing-gown and her slippers. Mr.
Grey said that respondent " Might go to the
she belonged to." Told him that he was worse than a bout
to treat her so. They went to the station to me if there
was a train to take them to town to the respondent's mama,
but it was too late. One night when the respondent came
home late be refused to let her in. She then took the garden
broom, broke the back window, got in that way, andran up
to wittier, who was in bed with the baby. She took off
her watch and chain and threw them into the bed to wit-
ness. Mr. Grey pulled down the clothes and snatched up
the watch. Then he tore off his wife's bonnet. Then she
ran into her own room, and witness followed her. Found
her partly under the bed and her master kneeling on her.
Pushed him off her, and then pushed him out of the room.
He was very violent, and the respondent was crying. At
last he fetched a policeman; hot when the constable came
he would not give his wife in charge. He said that she was
drank, but wanes did not think she was and the police-
man said she was not. Had seen them fighting on other
coo neon.
By Mr. &rigout Ballantine—Smith bad never taken im-
properliberties with witness. Had never said he had.
Serjeant Ballantine— Do you really mean to say you
Dever accused him of doing so!
Winer (with gnat hesitation)—No.
You did somas him!—Yee.
Then it was a falsehood you told just now ?—No, it
was not.

The .ludge—What did he do to you?
Witness—He has kissed me. He never did that except in
Mrs. Grey's presence. Cannot tell how often he did it.
Mr. Serjeant BalLatino—Did he ever take any further
liberties with yon!—No.
Has he not sat you oa his lap ?—Yes, but that was also
in Mrs. Grey's presence. (A laugh.)
Mr. Serjeant Ballantine—Was it! Perhaps you at on
one knee and Mrs. Grey on the other?
Witness—Yes. (Laughter.) I went with Mrs. Grey to
Smith's about the riding lessons. She introduced me to
him as a young lady friend of hers. I have ridden out with
them myself.
The sass against Mr. Winteringham was proved by a
laundress at St. Clement's.inu, where the respondents co-
habited for some months.

iiTii;;;;T;ii;;;Cii;vios addressed the court, mid Sir
C. Cromwell haring summed up,
The jury found all the leer for the husband, with •
farthing damages against each co-respondeut.
Dome nisi, with cote whist Smith only.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—JULY 3.
(Before Yr. Oonmenwiesser Holroyd.)
_ _ IN D 2 DEN CHABLIS JONES.

The bankrupt, a tobacco merchant, of Sergeante-inn, and
residing at Weabourne-grove, applied for his order of die.
charge. Debts about 30001.
His Honour said the bankrupt had admitted that he was
pressed by his creditors
.in 18.'i8; and after disposing of
his furniture and mortgaging his property at Sidmouth, he
had contracted a large debt with a creditor named Silber.
berg, who had sold the bankrupt cigars. As he had been
bran pt before, he must have known that it was bis duty
to distribute his y rateably amoogst his creditors.
The order of d' must be suspended for twelve months.
The bankrupt asked for protection.
The Commissioner—You cannot be arrested by any of the
creditors who have proved their debts.
The bankrupt then left the court, complaining loudly of
the decision.