The Sun.
London, England, 1837-03-06 00:00:00

FRIDAI'.

The Palatine Stakes of 50 soros. each, h. ft., for three yrs. old;
colts, Bst. 71b. ; fillies, Bst. 21b. To start at the Castle pole, go
once round, and finish at the Coming-in-Chair. Those out of
untried mares, or got by untried stallions at the time of naming,
allowed 31bs ; those got by untried stallions, and out of untried

mares, allowed bibs.
Mr. Nanney's b. f. by St. Patrick, out of Wedlock's dam ; Mr.
Price's ch. c. Protege, by Patron, out of Novice, by Y. Filho, 31b. ;
Sir R. 13ulkeley's br. f. Valencia, by Velocipede, out of Nell
Gwynne, by Tramp; Marquis of Westminster's ch. c. by Panta-
loon, out of Laura ; Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Pammon, by Priam,
out of Baroness, 31b ; Sir T. Stanley's gr. f. by Dr. Syntax, dam
by Walton, out of Lisette (foaled in 1823).
MP Cheshire Stakes of 25 sovs. each, with 50 sovs. added by the
Citizens of Chester, 15 sovs. ft., and 5 sovs. only -if declared on
or before Ist Feb. Two miles. The second horse to save Isis stake.

Sir J. Boswell's General Chasse, 6 yrs, 9A. 61b ; Mr. Nanney's
Friar Tuck, 5 yrs, Bst. 21b; Mr. J. Painter's b. g. Mezereon, aged,
7st. 111 b ; Sir T. Stanley's Japhet, 4 yrs, ist. 91b ; Mr. Buckley's
James, 5 yrs, ist. 81b ; Mr. Fowler's b. f. Mersey, 4 yrs, 6st. 121 b ;
Sir R. Bulkeley's ch. f. Acanthus, 4 yrs, 6st. 10119.
Mr. Price's Master of the Rolls, 4 yrs, 7st. 51h, declared, and
will pay 5 sovs. ft.
The Roodee Stakes of 10 sovs. each, h. ft., with 50 sovs. added by
the Stand Committee, for three years old that have run during
the week. To start at the Two-years-old post, go once round
and in. To be named to Mr. Jackson the preceding evening.
The Wirrall Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 100 added by the

Gentlemen of Wirrall, for two and three years old; two years,
6st. 121 b ; three, 9st. ; mares and geldings allowed 21b. The
second horse to save his stakes. Two year old course. Five
subscribers or no race. To close and name on the day of entry
for the Plates.

Tfleiidi;s;l:Cise, value 50/., to be run for by horses beaten during
the week ; the best of heats, twice round the course to a heat, to
start at the Coming-in-chair ; three years old, 6st. 10lb ; four,
Bst ; five, Bst. 91b ; six and aged, list. 121 b. Mares and geldings
allowed 21b. A winner of one 50/. clear to carry 21b. extra, of
two 51b, and three or more 81b. Second horse to receive 101 b.
To name on Thursday evening the 4th May.

STEEPLE CHASES.
BROCKLESBY.

This Steeple Chase came off on Tuesday last, and was won, after
a fine race, by Mr. G. Skipworth's Antelope (owner), beating
Captain Skipworth's Bumpkin, Mr. Naimby's Moses, Mr. Loft's
lied Mantle, Mr. Richardson's The Huntsman, and several others.

NORTHAMPTON ENTRIES.
Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each.
Mr. Bambridge's Speculation (Mr. Curwen), Mr. Flesherd's
Harlequin (owner), Captain Child's Conrad (owner), Captain
Fairlie's Spicey (Mr. J. Mason), Colonel Copeland's Beanstalk,
Lord Waterford's Yellow Dwarf. (owner), Mr. Knaresborough's
Dan O'Connell (owner), Mr. PhilEpson's Beatrice, Lord South-
ampton's Mirth (Mr. Lebird), Mr. Tilbury's ch. h., and Mr.
Lambdcn's Jerry.

Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each.
Mr. Butler's Buffalo, Mr. R. Ekins's Rake, Mr. Stephenson's
True Blue, Mr. J. Jones's Pith°, Mr. Hill's Don Juan, Mr. Mar-
riott's Leeway, Mr. Higgins's Paddy, Mr. T. Westley's Venus, Mr.
W. Ekins's Magic, Mr. J. Aspinall's Luck's All, Mr. J. Keep's
Skeleton, and Sir. Westley's Mantrap.

A great novelty in Pedestrianism is to be undertaken on the 26th
day of April ; 42 miles to be performed in 6 hours, on the Camber-
)Yell Vow-road. TQ start at oi?ht o'clock in the morning.

ATTEMPT to UTTER a FORGED BILL

(From the North Cheshire' Reformer of March 3.)
Our readers may be aware that some time ago the banks in
Bolton, Preston, Manchester, and several other places in
Lancashire, were swindled out of considerable sums of money
by means of forged bills, presented by a person of gentle-
manly exterior and plausible address, who represented himself
as a merchant from the United States. Rewards to a large
amount were offered for the apprehension of the swindler, but
he contrived to elude all the vigilance exercised for his detec-
tion. It is, however, more than probable, from a transaction
which took place at Stockport on Wednesday, that the author
of these extensive frauds will speedily be overtaken by justice.
We proceed, without further introduction, to detail all the
facts which have come to our knowledge. About nine
o'clock on Wednesday morning a chaise from the Royal Hotel,
Manchester, drove up to the Warren Bulke!cy Arms Inn,
with a gentleman, who requested that the horses might not
be taken out. This individual was apparently about
forty-five years of age, of middle height, and wore a
blue surtout and brown trousers. His address was most
insinuating. Immediately on alighting he inquired for
the counting-house of Messrs. Henry Marsland and Co.,
and he was directed to Mill-brow. On arriving there he
met Mr. Edward Hollins, one of the partners, from whom he
inquired for Mr. Marsland, who, he said, he was very desirous
of seeing. Mr. Hollins told him that Mr. Marsland was in
London, attending his Parliamentary duties, but that he (Mr.
Hollins) could transact any business with him on the part of
Mr. Marsla► d To this the individual replied that his name
was William Francis Drake, that he was a merchant in exten-
sive business in the United States, and that he was very in-
timate with Mr. Ewart, sen., of the firm of Ewart, Myers, and
Co., of Liverpool, from whom he had brought a letter of in-
troduction to Mr. Marsland. Mr. Hollins opened the letter,
which purported- to be signed by Mr. Ewart, sen., and was
to the effect that the bearer was the son of Mr. Drake,
of the firm of Nield and Drake, West India merchants, and
that he might be safely trusted with goods to any amount.
Mr. Hollins said he had but a small stock of goods in the
mill ; but he might examine them, and as he was returning to
Manchester he ( Mr. Hollins) would give him a note to Mr.
Brown, a salesman to the House, who would supply him with
any quantity. The pretended merchant replied that his first order
would not exceed forty pounds in amount, as he was desirous
of ascertaining, before giving a more extensive order, whether
the goods were likely to suit the market he intended them for.
After some conversation on indifferent subjects, he asked. Mr.
Hollins the number of banks in Stockport, and was told three
—the Stockport Bank, the Manchester and Liverpool District
Bank, and the Branch Bank of Manchester. He then in-
quired from Mr. Hollins whether he was acquainted with the
manager of the Branch Bank of Manchester, and whether he
would introduce him to that gentleman, as he had bills to
a large amount in his possession, which he wished to deposit
in that establishment. Mr. Hollins consented, and they went
together to the Bank, and he was introduced to Mr. Smyth,
the manager. The fellow then gave a significant hint to Mr.
Hollins to retire, saying be was under great obligations to
him, and that he wished him good morning. Mr. Hollins,
however, remained ; and the swindler produced a bill, which
he said he wanted discounted, for 11,497/. 125., purporting to
be drawn by Messrs. Ewart, Myers, and Co., upon Messrs.
Horsfield and Sons, Liverpool, and accepted at Messrs, Ro-
barts, Curtis, and Co., bankers, 15, Lombard-street, London.
Mr. Smyth observed that, as the amount was so large, he would
take the bill to Mr. Burdekin, the manager at the head office
in Manchester ; on which the swindler observed, that he
would not put him to so much trouble, as he was himself re-
turning to Manchester, and would call at the Bank. He then
took his leave. Mr. Smyth's suspicions were raised that the
bill was a forgery, and on examining a placard offering a re-
ward of 1001. for the apprehension of a person who had de-
frauded the Bank of Bolton he found that Mr. Drake's per-
son and manners exactly corresponded with the description in
the bill. Mr. Smyth immediately informed Captain Jackson,
the manager of the Bank of Stockport, of the circumstances,
and that gentleman recognised in the description a swindler
who had defrauded a bank at Preston, we believe. Mr. Smyth
next explained how matters stood to Mr. Hollins, and it was
ascertained that the fellow, immediately on quitting the bank,
had proceeded to Manchester. Mr. Hollins and Mr. Smyth, ac-
companied by Mr. Barrat, the special high constable for
the Stockport division, forthwith started for Manchester
in a post-chaise, and they arrived there in less than half an
hour. For the purpose of securing the swindler the party
divided, Mr. Smyth proceeding to the Bank of Manchester,
Mr. Hollins to the warehouse of Messrs. Marsland and
Co., in Back George.ttreet, and Mr. Barratt to the Royal
Hotel. When Mr. Hollins arrived at the warehouse he
found the pretended merchant there, looking over some
goods with Mr. Brown, the salesman, to whom he had
presented his letter. Mr. Hollins endeavoured to keep
him in conversation till Mr. Barratt should arrive, but the
swindler, who began to suspect all was not right, affected
to be in haste to keep an engagement. Mr. Barratt not ar-
riving, Mr. Hollins determined to go to tile Royal Hotel for
him, but first gave directions that on no account should the
stranger be permitted to leave the warehouse. Ile contrived

however to get out, and was on his way through Mosley-
street to the Royal Hotel, where he was met by Mr. Hollins
and Mr. Barratt, who immediately took him into custody.
The prisoner was taken back to the warehouse, and a clerk
from the Manchester and Liverpool District Blnk identified
him as a party who, a short time ago, obtained 3171. from that
bank by means of a forged acceptance. He was next searched,
but nothing material was found about him. He was then de-
sired to take off his clothes, and concealed upon his person
the forged acceptances of 11,0001. was discovered. When
this was found the prisoner exclaimed, that if it had not been
for his - journey to Stockport all would have been right.
Ile was then conveyed to the New Bailey, and the same day
examined before Thomas Potter, Esq., by whom he was re-
manded for further examination till Friday. The name he
gave before the Magistrate was Geotge William Drake, and
not, as in the letter, William Francis.