The Sun.
London, England, 1849-06-01 00:00:00

BANKRUPTCY.—(THIS DAY.)
(Before Mr. Commissioner FONDLANQUE.)
IN RE WEBSTER AND SUN.
bankrupts,discuss who were chronometer matterst on Cornhill,
,to Whether certain watches deposited with them on
821 e or return, vested in the assignees. The property
pas deposited by Mr. Jaques, a foreigner, who bad
'ercraenced an action against the assignees.
1 I,lis HONOUR, after hearing Mr. Holler for Mr. Jaques,
clearly of
Liuklater for the assignees, expressed himself
Y of opinion that in such a case there
pi;' a reputed ownership—it was unlike a case
ere barges, or machinery and plant, was hired,
tadth it was generally known that they were hired, al-
though the borrower's name appeared on them, and
lerefore the assignees were, under the Bankruptcy
S, entitled to the property.
that assignees and creditors generally were willing
be the goods were of small amount that they should
egkren up.
i
HoNotra said the value might be estimated, and
creditors who concurred could allow the amount
"ut of their dividend.

SECONDARIES'.—(THIS DAY.)
(Before Mr. Secondary POTTER.)
This WRIGHT L. DREW.
-11; was to recover the sum of 71. 45., for
tern, 4c. an action
Defendant said that he was not indebted.
hootsea.PPeared by the evidence that defendant took a
In the City of plaintiff, in September, 1847, and
it Itted In
March
Iva, made„
at dg
out for repairs, new locks, keys, &c., furnished
efeniant's rt nest, and for fixtures removed, but it
pasg
a'teged that as regarded the latter, there had been
in,a
to °reernent that he should be allowed to remove them
consideration of an amount paid at the commence-
-1,1,t of the term.
4,2., j gave a verdict for 3/. 14s. 6d.
"Is was the only case tried.

RLBRO'-STREET—( THIS DAY.)
Abraham White a notorious dog-stealer, was brought
tip ,e,tlh 3 before Mr. Hardwick for final examination, charged
pe having
attempted to steal a valuable dog, the pro-
r
ti of a lady unknown. He was also charged with
__tug stolen a spaniel dog, value 10L, the property of a
gentleman named Arabin, 88, Eaton-place, Belgrave-
Ntl2re.
It appeared from the evidence adduced that about a
fortnight police-constable Mould 120 C was on duty
; Park-lane
e ark-lane, when he observed the prisoner following
ro ladies, one of whom had a little dog running behind
4711:: The prisoner looked around to see if he was watched,
wu" having taken a large apron from his pocket,
pal Proceeding to throw it over the dog when the con-
ran:,4b up and took him into custody. The prisoner
the
remanded until to-day, in order that Mr. Bishop,
",'a eminent gunsmith of Bond-street, might be in at-
midanee, as it was stated that ho could identify the pri-
sob,..er as an old offender.
1,41 - Bishop was now in attendance, and stated that
IV prisoner was committed for six months from the
'estminister police-court, on the 9th of May, 1848.
hEIiZI Maltby, a housemaid in the service of E. Arabin,
Cit 88, Eaton-place, identified the prisoner as having
t;73'en a dog belonging to her master. She was confident
e prisoner was the man.
in Mr. Bishop stated that in consequence :of the grow.
eog evil of dog-stealing, he was induced in 1845 to
A.ra.rounicate with several persons of the highest
;118tIoction who had been the victims of pro-
'eased dog stealers, and by their aid he was
e4ll...abled at his sole expense to procure the passing of an
of Parliament for the prevention of the crime of
4(11-pealing. The second section of that Act enacted,
febdeteifanY person shall steal any dog, every such of-
fender shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanour, and
o. ,F convicted thereof before any justice of the peace,
hi 4,! for the first offence, at the discretion of the said
dthstlce toeither be committed to the house of correction,
itere be kept to hard labour for any term not exceed-
t,o3 Six months, or shall forfeit and pay over and above
ee value. of the said dog such sum of money not ex-
if eding 201. as to the said justice shall seem meet, and
"Y person so convicted shall afterwards be guilty of
taer said offenco, every such offender shall be guilty of an
_;ldictable misdemeanour, and being convicted thereof
call be liable to suffer such punishment, by fine or im-
ritilacement, with or without hard labour, or by both, as
e Court in its discretion shall award, provided such
ial
The
do not exceed eighteen months."
A„',,ue Prisoner denied the charge, and said he never in-
""ed to steal the dog. As to the dog belonging to Mr.
bhe could solemnly swear that he never saw it,
and the servant had made a mistake in the person.
Mr. HARDWICK thought the case fully proved, and
fined the prisoner 201. in addition to 101., the value of
the 6g, and in default to stand committed to the House
of
Correction for six months with hard labour.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY.
IThe betting yesterday was very slaek, the investments
small amounts, and the position of the respective
4."
'favourites in most respects the same as on Tuesday ;
tne exceptions were St. Antonio and Van Tromp, who
Were quoted at an improvement. Nothing has been
heard of the absentees.
THE QUEEN'S VASE.
5 to 2 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou—taken
ASCOT STAKES.
7 to 2 agst Lord Clifden's St. Antonio
9 to 2 tight Sir R. Pigot's Essedarius
10 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Jelly Fish—taken
10 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Vempyre
10 to 1 agst Captain Williams na Chicaneur
11 to 1 agst Mr. Lowther's Glutton—offered
THE ASCOT TRIENNIAL STAKES.
150 to 50 agst Lord Eglinton's Elthiron—taken
EMPERORS VASE (ASCOT).
5 to 2 agst Mr. Merry's Chanticleer—taken
5 to 2 agat Lord Eglinton's Van Tromp
7 to 2 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou
ST. LEGER.
Mr. Gregory's Loupgarou was backed for a small sum
at 15 to 1;
the odds afterwards offered.
DERBY, 1850.
40 to 1 eget Lord John Scott's Windhonnd—taken
40 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's Hardinge—taken
50 to I agst Sir G. Heathcote's Lady Geraldine c—t
50 to 1 agat Mr. B. Green's Witchcraft—taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. Watt's Tordesillas—taken
50 to 1 agst Duke of Bedford's Odin—taken
50 to 1 apt Mr. Godwin's Wamsdyke—taken
to ,The above bets were taken in small sums. Offers to
take 20 to 1 about William the Conqueror.
The MANCHESTER RACES.—THURSDAY.
St. Leger Stakes of 10 sovs. each, h ft, and 50
added; colts, Bst 71b; fillies, Bst 31b; winners 31b extra;
the second to save his stake. One mile and three
‘f.Quarters. (11 subs.)
Mr. C. Price's The Iron Duke
air. Davies's Hard Shot ••• ..• ... 2
4.110 Welter Cup of 100 sovs., with 50 added. Gentlemen
riders. Two miles.
Mr. Barton's Smuggler Bill, 6 yrs, llst 121 b
Mr. Nicolls's Rosalinda, 5 yrs, llst 61b
Five ran.
The Artizan Stakes of 10 Boys. each, and 50 added. One
mile and a distance. (15 subs.)
Mr. Nicolls's Woolwich, 3 yrs, sst 21b
Mr. Woffenden's Post Tempore, 3 yrs, sst 51b
Nine ran.
Rer Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas. Three miles and a
distance.
Mr. Disney's Montague, 3 yrs, 7st 21b •••
Mr. B. Green's Flatcatcher, 4 yrs, 9st 21b ..•
Four ran. Won by a length.
The Selling Stakes of 5 sovs. each, and 50 added. Two
miles and a distance. (11 subs.)
Mr. Pedley's The Probe, 3 yrs ••• ••
Mr. S. L. Fox's King Hal, 5 yrs ...•
Ten started. Won by a head.
GOODWOOD, 1849.
Nominations for the Goodwood Cup—Belus, 3 yrs
__e
robin, 4 yrs—Van Tromp, 5 yrs—Do-the-boys, 3 yrs
--Jellyfish, 3 yrs—Jugler, 3 yrs—John Cosser, 4 yrs—
Chanticleer, 6 yrs—Standard 4 yrs—Limestone, 3 yrs—
Flatcatcher, 4 yrs—Chicarieur, 4 yrs—Canezou, 4 yrs—
Glenalvon, 3 yrs—Cossack, 5 yrs—Black Eagle, 3 yrs
—The Flea, 3 yrs—Landgrave, 3 yrs—Robert de Brus,
3 yrs—Eva, 3 yrs—Maid of Masham, 4 yrs—Surplice,
4 yrs—Tadmor, 3 yrs—Solon, 3 yrs—Nil Desperandum,
4 yrs—Hero, 6 yrs—Ellerdale, 5 yrs—c by Colwick, out
of St. Winifred, 3 yrs.
BIBURY CLUB. 1849.
Acceptances for the Bibury Stakes,
st lb st lb
The Tartar, 5 yrs ... 12 2 St. Antonia, 4 yrs V 12
*Wylie, 5 yrs ......... 11 5 B. c. by Sir Her-
Eagle's Plume,4 yrs 11 0 cules, out of
Jack of all Trades, Empress, 3 yrs 9 5
4 yrs.. ................ 10 9
HAMPTON, 1849.
Handica for the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes of 20
soy& each, 10 ft, and sft only if declared on Monday
next.

... 2

... 2

... 2

... 2

at. lb.

st. lb.
Ilew Forest Deer, aged 9 0'
Glutton, 4 yrs 8 13
Antagonist, 5 yrs 8 12
Giselle, 6 yrs 8 12
*Geraldine, 5 yrs 8 10
Radulphus, 6 yrs 8 10
Mrs. Taft, 4 yrs
Cymba, 4 yrs
Tarella, 5 yrs
aßibury, aged
Gardenia, 4 yrs
Cardinal's Niece, 5 yrs 8 2
Amazement, aged 8 0
Those marked *, having
knowledge of their owners,
time prescribed, unless spec

Spectator, aged
Merry Andrew, 5 yrs 8 0
Conveyance, 4 yrs • 7 10
Mignon, 5 yrs 7 6
Buckston, 4 yrs
► Thriogartb, 3 yrs
Minto, 4 yr 5........... 11
Dimanche, 4 yrs . 610
i Piccolo, 3 yrs ......... 6 6
Durdans, 3 yr 5......... 6 0
Dark Lady, 3 yr 5...... 5 13
Chicot, 3 yrs ......... 5 8
Retail, 3 yrs, paid forfeit.
been entered without the
will be struck out by the
daily ordered to be left in.

EXECUTIONS IN CHINA.—The mode of execution
usually adopted is beheading; the malefactor kneels ur 03
the ground, the executioner twists his hands in his long
tail, raises the other hand, and strikes off the head with
a clumsy sword of native manufacture; frequently, from
the want of dexterity or nerve evinced by the headsman,
the blow has to be repeated many times before the poor
wretch is decapitated. The severed head and body are
allowed to remain here for some days, unless permission
has been granted to the friends of the culprit to remove
them; and as executions are frequent in this part, it is a
ghastly sight to behold a row of human heads under a
mat shed, the bodies lying near there, a mat having been
originally carelessly thrown over them, Which has been
pushed :wide by the inquisitive curiosity of the passers. It
not unfrequently happens that a culprit is brought to the
place of execution, gagged, and when this does occur,
it is because a poor man has been substituted for a
wealthy delinquent who has bought himself off, by brib-
ing his mandarin, and the latter fears that the poor
wretch may make the disclosure, should his tongue be
left at liberty.—China and the Chinese.