The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-31 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH-STREET-(THIS DAY.)

CHARGE OF EmßEzzumENT.--Louis Aggersis, a re-
ppectable working man, was brought before Mr. Hard-
wick, in custody of Jeapes, an active officer of the
detective force attached to the C division, charged with
having embezzled various sums of money, received for
and on account of his employer, Mr. Richard Paget,
the extensive cutler, and surgical instrument maker,
No. 195, Piccadilly.
Mr. Paget stated that the prisoner had been in his
employment as clerk for about three years, but left him
about a month ago, to enter upon another situation at
Fortnum and Mason's, which he , (Mr. Paget) recom-
mended him to. During the time the prisoner was with
the prosecutor, it was his duty to receive all monies,
and to enter the same in the usual books kept for that
purpose. , since the prisoner had left witness had
applied to various customers for the amount of their
bills, and to his great surprise found that the prisoner
had received the money and appropriated it to his own I
use. He (prosecutor) was not at present prepared with
any further evidence, and produced bills receipted by
the prisoner, whom he wished to be remanded to a
future day.
Jeapes, 145 C, said he took defendant into custody,
and if remanded he should be able to produce several
persons who had paid prisoner money.
Piisoner' in defence, said necessity drove him to keep
the money he received.
Mr. Paget said it could not be that. The prisoner
was a single man, and received a liberal salary.
Mr. Hardwick remanded the prisoner for a week.

LITERATURE.

Memorandums made in Ireland in the Autumn of
1852. By J. Forbes, M.D., Author of a " Phy-
sician's Holiday." Smith and Elder.
It is evident that these volumes have been
written by one who is well acquainted with his
subject, and does not borrow from foreign sources.
All the remarks here offered, and the opinions here
expressed, are the result of personal experience and
minute investigation. It must have been an ela-
borate study of the country only that could have
enabled the author to obtain such a thorough
knowledge of its concerns. Besides this undeniable
advantage, the work has another attraction in its
impartiality. " Nothing extenuate, nor set down
aught in malice," might have been chosen for its
text, for it maintains throughout a dignified tone,
apart from exaggerated praise or satirical remarks.
This is a merit as rare as it is precious in works of
this kind, wherein we often find talents thrown
away in flippant criticism that might have proved
of good service in the cause of sober reality ; while
national prejudices are awakened, and abeyant ani-
mosities aroused, by the careless jests and thought-
less words. Happily nothing of the sort pervades
the spirit of these pages, or intrudes on the notice
of their readers. The most sensitive or patriotic
can here meet with nothing to excite pain or cause
indignation. The style is very interesting. It is
enlivened by anecdote and enriched with details.
Information of the most varied kind is, given con-
cerning the diversified ranks of society, the present
position of affairs, social, political, and religious,
the mode of management at the schools and col-
leges, the forms and ceremonies of the Ca-
tholic in contradistinction to the observances
of the Established Church. On all these topics,
the most desirable points in the arguments of both
sides are Iset forth ; and the author, in some cases,
subjoins his own opinion, founded on the evidence
adduced before us, and drawn from the conclusions
there met with. On the whole, he takes a not un-
favourable view of the prospects of the Emerald
Isle. He seems deeply impressed with its native
worth and its immense resources ; but, at the same
time, he declares it to be his conviction, that until
many changes take place in its regulations and
arrangements the government of Ireland will
reflect no credit on its rulers, and result
in no comfort to the people. In conclu-
sion, however, it is asserted that the measures
for relief and amelioration are not more diffi-
cult of realisation and adoption than many that
have already been carried into effect ; and a hope
is expressed that such " an accomplishment is des-
tined to shed around the memory of some of our
living statesmen a portion of the same glorious
light that must render conspicuous through all
time the names of the authors of the great acts
referred to." Those who would study the subject
of Irish rights and wrongs will be well pleased to
meet with this work, for however they may differ
from its opinions in particulars, they must admire
the general purpose of its'pages. They will there
find an endeavour to discover .truth, an earnest
exposition of grievances, and an ardent desire for
reform. The lovers of justice will appreciate such
efforts, and the admirers of progress acknowledge
such advances.

MARKET NEWS-(THIS DAY.)

COLONIAL.

SI:MAR.—This article is rather dull. The quantity of
British Plantation landed last week at the East and West
India Docks was 2,341 hhds, 181 tierces, 287 barrels—there
were taken for home consumption 1,379 hhds, 123 tierces,
100 barrels. The stock in the same places is 6,832 hhds,
1,252 tierces, 1,219 barrels.
COFFEE.—A large quantity is being put up.
Rust.—The quantity last week at the East and West
India Docks was 135 puns. There were taken for home
consumption, 297 pun.. 12 hhds., and exported 115 puns.
194 hhds. The stock in the same place is 8,208 puns.
440 hhds,.
RlCE.—Bengal, 1,828 bags offered by auction, were all
taken in at 10s 6d to us for mid. and good.
SALTPETRE.—At auction 3,857 bags Bengal partly sold
at 26s to 27s for 6L; to 7 per cent., 27s 6d to 28s for good
41 per cent. The rest were taken in, fine 29s to 30s for
34 to 2 per cent. refraction.
TALLOW.—P.Y.C. is 47s 6d per cwt. on the spot, and
town 49s 3d.
TEA.—There are public sales now in progress,.

HAY MARKETS.
SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, 3/ 5s to 41 lOs ; clover
ditto, 4/ Os to 5/ 8s ; and straw, 1/ 7s to 1/ 14s per load.
Supply very moderate, and trade firm.
COMBEIMAND.—Meadow hay, 3/ 8s to 4/ 12s ; clover
ditto, 4/ Os to 5/ 8s ; and straw, 1/ 8s to 1/ 15s per load.
A fair average supply, and a steady demand.
WHITECHApEL.—Meadow hay, 3/ 5s to 4/ 10s ; clover
ditto, 41 Os to 5/ lOs ; and. straw, 1/ 8s to 1/ 14s per load.
Trade steady, at full prices.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—Mr. Lambert, the respected
treasurer of this establishment, takes his benefit on
Thursday evening next. The performances will consist
of The Corsican Brothers, and Black Eyed Susan, in
which Mr. T. P. Cooke will make his last appearance
but two at this theatre.
CUSTOMS SEIZURES.—The Commissioners of Customs
have directed the principal officers at the several ports
throughout the kingdom to prepare and transmit to the
accountant of petty; receipts, [with all practicable dis-
patch, an account, agreeably to a form approved for the
purpose, of the amount of fines and satisfactions (not
legal penalties enforced) imposed on the release of goods
or vessels from detention or seizure in the years 1829,
1845, 1850, 1851, and 1852, confining the same to mer-
cantile transactions only. The object of this return is
to show particularly what total amount of fines and
satisfactions have been imposed -upon the mercantile
community and shipping interests, during the above
years, in lieu of enforcing the provisions of the law.
Should there be any difficulty in rendering a strictly
correct account, it is to be given as nearly as possible.
THE CHICORY FRAUD.—Yesterday, in order to secure
the object of the Government in its recent orders relative
to the sale of coffee, a new general order was issued by
the Commissioners of Inland Revenue. By this order
it is prescribed that in place of the words "Mixture of
chicory and coffee," required by the said general order
to be printed on every package containing such mixture,
the words, "This is sold as a mixture of chicory and
coffee," be printed in capital letters of Roman charac-
ter of at least one-eighth of an inch in height, on the
outside of one side of every such package, on which side
no other printing or writing whatever must he placed ;
and that there he no other printing or a riting whatever
on any other part of the packages, except the name and
address of tile seller thereof,

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

SPORTING NOTES.-110. CCCCXXXI.

A RETROSPECTIVE, AT THE GREAT EPSOM
MEETING, WITH ITS EFFECTS UPON THE
FUTURE.

The past meeting, the greatest ever celebrated at
Epsom or elsewhere, has not passed away without leav-
ing behind it many reminiscences of its existence, and
some most-telling effects upon the future. It is to these
last I intend to turn my sole and undivided attention, as
being of considerable service to the turfite.
The running for the Craven Stakes shews that Joe
Miller's star is on the decline, and that considering Har-
binger, is a mile horse, and the distance was only a quar-
ter further, his defeat shews him to be a fit companion
for Joe. Grapeshot, the representative of Osborne's
stable, if not handicapped too heavily, will be ready to
do a good thing in the course of the autumn.
The winner of the Woodcote, Mr. Rowland E.
Cooper's ch c by Cotherstone, out of Empress, is a
smartish animal, but has not the smallest pretensions
for the Derby of next year. Between now and then he
has not a single engagement. I fancy not one of the
lot in the rear of the winner will ever distinguish them-
selves in any great races, unless carrying very light
weights.
I last week glanced at several incidents connected
with the Derby, so shall now merely add that I have
not the slightest doubt the race was won by the best
horse, and that Sittingbourne was the second best. Mr.
Bowes' victory with West Australian will affect several
of the horse's future engagements. I believe he runs
for the Fourth Triennial Stakes at Ascot, which, of
course, he will win. He is also engaged in the North
Derby Stakes at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, for which, how-
ever, I should say he will not start, it being dangerous
to trust good horses upon such a hard soil as that is for
small stakes. At Goodwood he is engaged in the
Drawing Room Stakes, where, however, he is not likely
to put in an appearance against his rival of the other
day, Sittingbourne. He is also entered in the second
year of the second Bentinck Memorial Stakes, which I
should book a certainty for him. At York he figures
among the entries for the Ebor St. Leger, and also in
the Great Yorkshire Stakes, for both of which he
will have to carry penalties ; therefore it is somewhat
doubtful whether he will put in an appearance. At
Doncaster he is in the Great St. Leger, which, if he
keeps well he is sure to win. He is also engaged in the
Doncaster Stakes, in which, I presume, he will decline
starting ; and in a sweepstakes of 200 sovs. over the
St. Leger Course, with his stable companion, Umbriel,
as his only opponent, and he going merely to save his
stake, the value of the stake being 2,200 sovs. The same
day he figures in the Don Stakes, but has Pelion, Vindex,
Cineas, and Orestes—all more or less good mile horses—
are engaged against him, it is probable Mr. Bowes will
think discretion the better part of valour after his pre-
vious races. The Triennial at Newmarket will, of course,
fall to him ; and I see no reason why the Grand Duke
Michael Stakes should not likewise. Thus, it will be
seen, if all goes on right, West Austrilian's career will
be a bright and profitable one.
Sittingbourne, who ran so excellent a second to West
Australian has no less than fourteen engagements, the
first of which is at Ascot for a 50 sovs. sweep, which he
will walk over for. The second is for the Welcome
Stakes, also at Ascot, in which he will probably have
to meet Pelion. The third is for the Triennial, in which,
I presume, he will not show, as West Australian runs.
At Stockbridge he has nothing opposed to him worth
mentioning for the Fourth Triennial Stakes. At the
same meeting he is engaged in the Steward's Plate, for
which his running is very dubious. At Goodwood he
has only two rivals of any note for the Gratwicke Stakes
—Pharos and Umbriel. Notwithstanding a 41b penalty
for running second in the Derby, he will probably start
and win the Drawing Room Stakes. Ills starting for
the Second Bentinck Memorial Stakes I doubt. His
running is also dubious for the First Biennial Stakes at
Brighton. From penalties previously incurred he will
most probably decline going to the post for the Ebor St.
Leger at York, but his opponents being of a very ordi-
nary description, with the exception of Vindex, he might
be tempted into the field. His next appearance will be
at Doncaster for the St. Leger, where he cannot expect
to play anything more than second fiddle. He will pro-
bably be the winner of the Doncaster Stakes, without
Catherine Hayes should bowl him over. His last two
engagements are for the Grand Duke Michael Stakes and
Fifth Triennial, about which I need say no more than
that West Australian is entered for both.
Cineas and Rataplan will run uncommonly well in
their future engagements ; and Orestes will do good
during some of these days when he is a little less fractious
than at present.
Umbriel, as I long ago remarked, will prove himself
to be a second Uriel.
The Two-Year-Old Stakes brought out a very pro-
mising Derby colt, 'yclept Dervish, by Cowl, the pro-
perty of Lord Derby. He won his race so out of hand
that he stands an equal favourite with Ruby at 20 to 1
for next year's great engagement. The animal bids fair
to be a large, flashing creature, but I should hesitate lie-
fore I backed him at 20 to 1 a twelvemonth before the
race. The field behind him, with the exception of Lady
Audrey, were a not particuliarly brilliant lot.
Catherine Hayes, the splendid daughter of Lanercost,
notwithstanding she has ran five races, is still unbeaten.
She won the Oaks easier than I anticipated. She has
five engagements, the first of which is at Ascot for the
Coronation Stakes, which she will carry off easily enough,
disregarding the penalty. Her next is at Goodwood for
the 50 sovs. Stakes, in which figure the names of Pharos,
Vindex, Pelien, and Ninnyhammer. At Brighton her
starting is very doubtful for the Biennial Stakes, on ac-
count of the accumulative penalties she will have to
carry. Her next engagement is in the Doncaster
Stakes, at Doncaster; and her last in the Fifth Triennial,
at Newmarket. Her chance for either lam not enabled
to say anything about.

The seitling—to-night, it is expected, will be tolerably
good, considering the heavy amount lost.
The only meeting of any note
_this week is that at
Newton, which I shall touch upon to-morrow.

THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

TATTERSALL'S.-YESTERDA.Y.

Although the regular settling does not take place until
to-day, yet a good deal of business was transacted yes-
terday in checking balances and paying and receiving.
A large amount of money changed hands, and in the
absence of ill-omened rumours we may infer that the
settling in general will pass over smoothly. Most of the
money comes out of the Ring ; Mr. Davis loses an im-
mense stake. At intervals there was a little betting on
future events, particulars of which are subjoined.

ASCOT STAKES.
3to 1 agst Lord Wilton's Lady Evelyn (taken).
Bto 1 agst General Anson's King Pepin.
THE EMPEROR'S PLATE.

7to 4 agst Lord Exeter's Stockwell (2 to 1 taken
freely).
7to 2 agst Mr. J. M. Stanley's Teddington (taken).
6to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Pelion (taken).

At the commencement 5 to 2 was laid against Stock-
well, and he and Teddington were backed for 2001. at
evens against the field.

NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.
12 to 1 agst Mr. William's Chief Justice (taken).
ST. LEGER.

350 to 200 agst Mr. Bowes's West Australian (taken).

DERBY, 1854.

20 to 1 agst Lord Derby's Dervish (taken to 1501.)
20 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's The Wild Huntsman (taken
to 1001.)
25 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Marley Hill (taken).
500 to 15 agst Lord Eglinton's Julian (taken).
1000 to 50 each agst Dervish, Ruby, and Woodcote
(laid in one bet).

Misletoe, for some time the leading favourite for the
Oaks, is to be sold with her engagements, and without
reserve, on Thursday next, at Tattersall's.

NEWTON RAMIS.

These races will take place on Thursday and Friday
next. The programme is of a varied and attractive
character, and a large meeting is expected. The fol-
lowing are the acceptances for

THE GOLD CUP.
Yrs st lb
Weathergage 4 8 3
Woolwich a 7 6
Gholab Singh 5 6 13
Little Davie 4 6 12
Le Juif 5 6 1%
Sir Robert 6 i 6

Yrs st lb
TheMorningSfar 4 5 12
Athena Pallas 4 5 10
The Carrier 4 5 10
Angelo 3 5 0
Mary Aislabie 3 4 12

To check the discreditable practice of withdrawing
horses after their numbers are put up, the following new
rule will be strictly enforced :
" When a horse's number has once been exhibited on
the Telegraph, it shall not be allowed to be withdrawn,
unless from accident to the rider or horse, and the party
causing it to be withdrawn will be fined 5 sovs."

MILITARY NEWS.—Captain Boyle, 72d Highlanders,
military secretary to the Lieutenant-General Command-
ing the Forces in the Windward and Leeward Islands,
has been appointed 'governor of the Military Prison at
Weedon. Colonel Bentinek, of the Coldstream Guards,
will command the Brigade of Guards at Chobham-com-
mon encampment, and Majors-General Sir De Lacy
Evans and Mildmay Fane the regiments of Infantry of
the Line. Captain A. Makenzie, having resigned the
Barrack-Mastership at Woolwich, is to be succeeded by
Barrack-Master H. F. Farquharson, from Portobello
Barrack, Dublin. Lieutenant-General Sir Richard
Armstrong, K.C.8., commanding the troops in Madras,
Was to leave on the 26th inst. for England. An order
has been sent to each of the divisions of Marines, direct-
ing the captains of companies to send in a return,
through the commanding officer, of such men in their
companies as have votes for the election of an M.P. In
the 88th Regimen of Connaught Rangers there is not at
this moment one man either in the military prisons,
garrison cells, or in the guard-room ; neither is there a
single man confined to barrack ; in fact, there is no crime
in regiment.—United Service Gazette.

THE SARAH SANDS.—PLYMOUTH, MONDAY.—Eighty
eight packages of bullion, including the great nugget of
1341 b., were landed under police escort, from the Sarah
Sands yesterday morning, and taken in the South Devon
Railway Company's contract waggons from the Barbi-
can to the station, whence this valuable freight was
dispatched by the 10 25 a.m. express train, due at six
p.m. at Paddington. The bullion, which weighs nearly
five tons, includes about 80,000 ounces of silver from
the Cape of Good Hope. The mails landed from the
Sarah Sands yesterday morning were 'dispatched by
the 12 noon Bristol snail trains. They were packed in
73 bags and 8 boxes, weighed 2 tons 13 cwt., and in-
cluded a small mail from the Ckipe of Good Hope.
Much to the credit of Captain Thompson and his officers,
the mails aro in excellent conaitien.