The Sun.
London, England, 1865-07-08 00:00:00

SPORTI

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—This Da

CITY BETTING-THIS DAY.
GOODWOOD STAKES.
sto 1 agst Claremont (offered)
10 to 1 agst Lady Hylda (taken)
100 to .6 agst Joco (taken)
16 to 1 agst Scheldt (offered)
20 to 1 agst Moose (offered)
20 to 1 agst Hopper (offered)
20 to 1 agst Sprite (offered)
20 to 1 agst Scamander (take 25 to 1)
33 to 1 agst Friday (offered)

GOODWOOD cur.
stolon the field (offered)

THE TRIAL OF DR. PRITCHARD.

The following appeared in our Late Edition yesterday:—
EDINBURGH, FRIDAY.
The intense interest manifested during the whole
of the four days this extraordinary trial has lasted
was greater than ever this morning. Crowds of
people outside the court who had not been success-
ful in obtaining admission were trying every means
in their power to gain an entrance into court, and
the police had the greatest difficulty in keeping a
space clear for those personally engaged in the trial.
As early as seven o'clock this morning Parliament-
square was densely crowded, and as the hour of
opening the court approached the crowd increased
to such an extent that it was difficult to reach the
top of the High-street. It was even greater than
on the celebrated trials of Madeline Smith (who
was tried eight years ago for poisoning her sweet-
heart, and was acquitted on the peculiar Scotch
verdict of " Not Proven") and Mrs. Gilmore, who
was also, acquitted on a similiar charge of poisoning
her husband. The latter female, it will be remem-
bered, was the first person brought back under the
extradition treaty with America.
The court opened at ten o'clock, but for some time
previous that portion not appropriated to the public
presented an extraordinary appearance. The jury
entered the court shortly before ten o'clock, and
upon their lordships' arrival the prisoner was placed
in the dock.

His appearance was much the same as it was at
he commencement of the trial. There was, how-
ever, a slight shade of sadness iu his expression, but
no trace of that anxiety and deep mental suffering
to be expected in a person charged with such a
dreadful crime and with his life in such imminent
danger. During the continuance of the summing
up to-day, notwithstanding the strong remarks of
the Solicitor-General with reference to the damag-
ing points in the evidence against the prisoner, he
presented that coolness and indifference he has all
along exhibited, with the exception of the time
when his children were under examination.
The Lord Justice Clerk, in a very audible voice,
commenced his summing up, and having called to
the recollection of the jury the evidence adthiced
both on the part of the Crown and for the defence,
concluded by earnestly impressing on the jury the
importance of their fully considering all they had
heard, and said that the case now only awaited their
verdict. Unless they thought that clear conviction
was brought to their minds it would be their duty
to acquit him. They were not to proceed upon sus-
picion, or even strong suspicion, but there must be
strong conviction in their minds, and if there was
any reasonable doUbt, it was their duty to give the
prisoner the benefit of that doubt ; but if they came
to that clear conclusion of his guilt, they were not
to allow any suggestion made for the defence to
deter them from doing their duty. The learned

judge having reminded the jury of the oath they
had taken, concluded by beseeching an all-wise and
all-seeing Providence to direct them to a right

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD UNIVERSITY.
OXFORD, July 7.

A Convocation will be holden on Thursday, the
13th inst., at 9 o'clock, for the purpose of electing
two burgesses to represent the University in Parlia-
ment. It is understood that the proceedings will be
in Latin, and that the polling will commence imme-
diately after the candidates have been nominated.
The polling is expected to continue for five days,
which is the full time allowed by law. It will con-
sequently terminate on Tuesday, the 18th inst.
The Vice-Chancellor has received and published
the following opinion from the Attorney-General :
" I think the declaration required from the proxy who
tenders the voting paper must be made aloud, and signed
at the time of tendering the voting paper, and that it is not
enough to sign alone, and that the signature cannot law-
fully be affixed at any other time."

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.
In Congregation to-day (Friday), the Vice-
Chancellor presiding, the writ of dissolution and
warrant for election were both read. The Vice-
Chancellor and the Proctors were the acting autho-
rities, and the following was formally read by Mr.
Parkinson, of St. John's :
" In pursuance of a writ received by me, Henry Wilkin-
son Cookson, D.D., Vice-Chancellor of the University, for
electing two burgesses to serve in Parliament for the Uni-
versity of Cambridge, I do hereby give notice that I shall
proceed to election accordingly on the 11th day of July
next ensuing, at 10 o'clock, in the Senate-house there,
when and where all persons concerned are to give their
attendance.
" And take notice that all persons who are guilty of
bribery at the said election will, on conviction of such
bribery, be liable to the penalties mentioned in that behalf
in the Corrupt Practices Act, 1854.
"H. W. CoossoN, Vice-Chancellor."

CITY OF LONDON.
The Sheriffs of London, who are the returning
officers, have fixed Monday next, at 12 o'clock, at
Guildhall, for the nomination of candidates, and

Tuesday for the polling, which as usual will com-
mence at 8 o'clockin the morningand close at 4. The
writ was received on Thursday evening, and was yes-

terday morning proclaimed from the front of the
Royal Exchange by Mr. Beddome, the common crier,
according to custom on such occasions.
The Liberal party in the City speak with much
confidence of being able to return all four of their
candidates. Up to last evening the general result of
the canvass on their side, which has been conducted
with great vigour from the first, is represented to

have been exceedingly satisfactory, and to promise
a complete victory. The canvass has been princi-
pally directed by the leading agents and members of
the Liberal Registration Association, who, having
been similarly engaged at every election contest in

the city during the last 20 years, are thoroughly
acquainted with the constituency and know to what
extent Liberal political views predominate among
them, as they must necessarily do in a community
so extensively engaged in trade and commerce, which
owe everything to freedom. On this occasion they
particularly counsel union among the great body of
their supporters, and depreciate all plumping. From
the first two of the Liberal candidates in particular
were certain to be returned from their great popu-

larity, but to render the victory complete the Libe-
ral electors are urged to vote for all four of the can-
didttes, and not for one, two, or three of them, to
the exclusion of others. A writer in their interest,
assuming that the members of the Jewish commu-
nity are likely to plump for Baron Rothschild, takes
them to task for such an intention, and points out
the disastrous effect it might have on the Liberal
cause at the election, if carried into effect; but none
of the Liberal committee believe in any such in-
tention.

The Conservatives, on the other hand, confidently
hope to return one, if not both, of their candidates.
Certainly, as compared with the contest in which
AldermanCubitt was defeated, the constituency has
been more systematically canvassed on this occasion
in their interest,and all their arrangements are more
businesslike.
Last evening a meeting of the electors of Farring-
don Within and Without favourable to the return
of Messrs. Lyall and Fowler was held in the Masonic-
hall, Fetter-lane; Mr. Bethel in the chair. About
150 attended. Among those present were Mr. Preedy,
Mr. Butterworth, Mr. H. R. Price, Mr_ G. G_
little,
Mr. G. R. Harrison, Mr. H. R. Payne, Mr. J. 11.
Fawcett, secretary, &c. Mr. Lyall was absent from
indisposition. The chairman, in introducing Mr.
Fowler, observed that as upwards of 5,000 Conser-
vatives had recorded their votes in favour of the late
Mr. Cubitt, the Liberal Registration Association were
not justified in dictating to the electors of the city
of London who should represent them. Mr. Fowler,
who was received with much cordiality, stated that
he did not come forward on this occasion actuated
by any personal motive. He had the highest opinion
of the social position of Baron Rothschild and .the
two gentlemen who along with him had represented
the city, and now again applied for re-election, but
he thought the city should be emancipated from the
thraldom of the Liberal Registration Association,
which, not content with three members, wished to
drag in Alderman Lawrence, at the heels of Roths-
child, Crawford, and Goschen. He was a strong
supporter of the privileges of the city, which the pre-
sent Government had on various occasions attempted
- to subvert. his antagonists were ultra-Radicals—
almostDemocrats ; whereas he and his colleague, Mr.
Lyall, entertained moderate opinions. They were
supported by the great merchant princes of the city
of London, who thought they had a right to return
at least one, if not two, of its members. After a
speech from Mr. Fawcett, the secretary, a resolution,
proposed by Mr. Preedy, and seconded by Mr. Price,
in favour of Messrs. Lyall and Fowler, was carried
by acclamation, and the meeting separated. To-day,
at 1 o'clock, the candidates met their central and
various district committees at the London Tavern,
when Mr. Thomas Baring took the chair.