The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-26 00:00:00

EXTENSIVE ROBBERIES.

RIIOThr, MARCH 24.—0 n Friday last some bales of
cotton goods were forwarded from Norwich vid the
North-Western line by Messrs. Pickford. Not arriving
at Rugby till ten o'clock at night, they were too late
to be forwarded till the next day, in consequence of
which they were " shunted " off the main line, about a
mile from the station, where they were left, in a per-
fectly unguarded state, for some hours in the night.
Early on Saturday morning the shepherd of Mr. Thomas
Caldecott found a large quantity of prints, cottons, and
other goods strewn about a field belonging to Mr. Cal-
decott, about a quarter of a mile from the place where
the trucks were standing. Information was forthwith
given to Inspector Stanley. of the Warwickshire consta-
bulary, and Inspector; Faulkner, of the company's police,
both of whom examined the trucks, when they found
that three of them had been robbed, bales or goods
having been taken out of each, after which the hales
were cut open, and the goods scattered about the field as
above described, the thieves, no doubt, being disappointed
in the contents of the bales.

Suspicion falling upon the parties in the employ ?t
the rcilway company (about thirty in number) at this
station, they were all placed under arrest at the station,
and not allowed to leave the premises till the whole of
their houses had been searched. Nothing, however, was
discovered in any of th© dwellings that would lead to
the most remote suspicion of the men in question having
had any participation in the robbery.
The second robbery was discovered on Tuesday morn-
ing, and consisted of a lot of orange velvets, silks, &c.,
on their way from Coventry to Sheffield.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTE R SA LL'S.—TH unso.ty.
With the exception of the Euclid colt and Sting, who
were in high favour for the Newmarket Handicap, very
few horses were in request, and in most cases the quo-
tations showed a decline ; this observation particularly
applies to Antler, Sir Tatton Sykes, Conyngham, The
Liberator, Pavilion, Christopher, and Black Dwarf,
against whom the offers considerably exceeded those re-
ported from Northampton. Business generally was very
flat.

NEWMARKET HANDICAP.
7 to 27agst Mr. Gregory's Euclid colt-400 to 100 tak.
5 to 1 agst Lord E. Russell's Sting—taken freely
10 to 1 agst Lord Orford's Footstool—taken
12 to 1 agst Lord Stradbroke's Lynceus—taken
12 to 1 agst Sir C. Monck's Vanish—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Wigram's Kesheng— taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Shelley's Campinile
20 to 1 agst Lord Glasgow's Discontent—take 25 to 1
Finvaragh is scratched.
THE PORT STAKES.
2 to 1 agst Lord E. Russell's Sting—taken
TWA THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
7to 1 agst Mr. O'Brien's The Liberator—t. and aft. oft:
8 to 1 agst Mr. S. Conway's Christopher—taken
CHESTER CUP.
23 to 1 agst Mr. Wilson's Punch
25 to 1 apt Mr. B. Green's The Lamb
25 to 1 agst Air. Herbert's Antler
25 to 1 agst Captain Pettat's Newcourt
30 to 1 agst Mr. Irwin's Mickey Free
25 to 1 apt Lord E. Russell's Dulcet-28 to 1 taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. Hutchinson's Emigrant
40 to 1 agst Mr. Skerratt's Intrepid
50 to 1 agst W. Scott's Sir Tatton Sykes
2000 to 40 agst Lord Eglinton's Plaudit—t. and aft. off.

2000 to 40 agst Mr. Pedley's Pink Bonnet—t. and aft. off.
66 to 1 Mr. Cuthbert's Banana—t. and aft. off.
No prices quoted against Mendicant and Camera Obscura.

DERBY.
4 to 1 agst Kent's lot—taken
13 to 2 agst John Scott's lot—taken
6 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Van Tromp—taken
10 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Planet—taken
12 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Epirote—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Glentilt—taken
28 to 1 agst Sir R. Pigot's Conyngbam—taken to 50/.
30 to 1 agst Mr. Irwin's Horn of Chase
30 to 1 agst Mr. O'Brien's the Liberator
40 to 1 agst Mr. Payne's Sister to Cobweb colt
50 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Red Hart—taken and
afterwards offered
50 to 1 agst Mr. S. Conway's Christopher
50 to 1 agst Mr. Holmes's Pavilion
1000 to 20 agst Mr. Stephenson's Black Dwarf—taken
2000 to 40 agst Mr. Mostyn's Mr. Martin—taken
66 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Lunedale
1000 to 15 agst Mr. L. Fox's Philosopher—taken
The settlement for the Northampton races was irrespective
of the Althorp Park Stakes, on which all bets await the re-
sult of the reference to the Jocky Club. Should that body
declare that the first was a false start, it is not unlikely that
the race will be declared void.

CROXTON PARK RACES.—TiruRsDAr.

The Farmer's Plate, of 501., and 101. for the second. Heats,
two miles.

Mr. W. Hilton's Othello, 5 yrs, 12st 71b (W. Hilton, jun.) I 1
Mr. Sumner's Lucy Long, 5 yrs, 12st 41b
Mr. W. Kirk's Cordelia, 4 yrs, list 71b 3 3
Mr. Foster's Whip-poor-Will, 5 yrs, 12st 71b
Mr. Pilgrim's Slashing Harry, 4 yrs, list 101 b U 5
Four others started, but were distanced. Won easy.
The Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, h ft, 13st 71b each. Once

round and a dis.,
Was won very easily by Mr. Crawford's Father Matthew,
beating Mr. Leslie's Charon.
The Farmer's Handicap of 5 sovs. each, and 20 added. Two

miles .( Gentlemen riders),
Was won by Mr Allcock's Clipstone, 4 yrs, lOst 121 b
,Captain Williams), beating Mr. Merry's Magnet, 5 yrs, 1 Ist
Gib. (Mr. Scobell), and Mr. Cumington's Thief-catcher, 5 yrs,
list 121 b (Mr. Clarke), by a length.
The Granby Handicap of 20 sovs. each, 10 ft, and 5 only if
declared, with 50 added; Granby Course. (54 subs.)
Mr. O'Brien's The Magnet, 5 yrs, lOst 121 b (Mr. Clarke) 1
Mr. Robertson's Rough and Ready, 5 yrs, 10st
The following also started, but were not placed :—Mr.
Osbaldeston's Giselle, 4 yrs, list 101b—Mr. Carter's Fair
Rosamond, 6 yrs, list 11b—Count Batthvany's Tragical,
4 yrs, lOst 71b—Mr. Parr's Trojan, 6 yrs, lOst 41b—Colonel
Anson's Martext, 4 yrs, lOst—Lord Howth's Merman, 4 yrs,
lOst—Sir R. Sutton na. The Pony, 5 yrs, Oat 111 b.
sto 2 agst Magnet, 3 to 1 agst Marten, 4 to 1 agst Mer-
man, 4 to 1 agst Rough and Ready, 5 to 1 agst Trojan. Wort
rather easy by half a length, Merman third, and Tragical
fourth.
The Scurry Stakes of 5 SOW,. each, and 20 added, 12st each.
Half a mile.

Count Bathyany's Tragical, 4 yrs (Mr. Scobell) 1
Lord llowth's Merman, 4 yrs 2
Redwing, Ruby, Cerberus, and Welford also ran. Won by
a head, after a fine race.

THE SIXTH DRAGOON GUARDS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Referring to the War-office Gazette of the sth inst..
observe the following

" 6th Dragoon Guards—Veterinary-Surgeon George John-
ston has been permitted to resign his commission."

In order to.inform my friends and the public of the cause
which led me to retire from the Army, I beg to state, that
being dissatisfied with the treatment I had from time to time
received, and in order that I might proceed to London, with
a view, if possible, to effect an exchange, I made personal ap-
plication to my commanding officer, requesting him to pro-
cure for me a month's leave of absence ; this Colonel Jack-
son :distinctly refused, remarking "Your conduct of late
does not warrapt any indulgence from me, and, let me tell
you, 1 don't want to interfere with your professional charac-
ter, but the two regiments (7th Hussars and 9th Lancers) in
which you served previously to coming to the Carabineers
had no discipline, nor have you any military discipline.
Have you got the full dress uniform of the Regiment?" To
which I replied "No." " Then," said Colonel Jackson,
" you will appear in the full dress of the regiment in this
office within four days from this day." I answered " that I
could not, as it would be impossible to have it made in that
time." (The full dress would probably have cost 2001.) He
then remarked, " You have my order ;" and I left the office,
thoroughly disgusted with the oppressive conduct shown to
me; for I always acted in strict adherence to niy duty. But
finding all chance of effecting an exchange unavailing, I
went to my quarters and wrote a letter of resignation from
the:service, the acceptance of which was notified in the
Gazette above alluded to.
As there are many .other grievances under which I labour,
and fearing from the length of my statement that it would
occupy a much greater space in your journal than could be
conveniently spared. I shall get it printed immediately, and
will be most happy to present a copy of it to any gentleman
who may wish to know the full particulars of my case.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
GEORGE JOHNSTON,
Late Veterinary-Surgeon 6th Dragoon Guards.
London, March 25, 1847.

Tim E BRIGADE OF GUARDS.-COURTS•MARTIAL.-
The findings, &c., of the following courts-martial having
been confirmed by the Commander-in-Chief, the battalions
to which they refer have been assembled to hear the minutes
read. A district court-martial was held on the 10th instant,
for the trial of private Robert Bray, of the 2d battalion Scots
Fusiliers, Lieutenant- Colonel Fitzroy Campbell was president
of the court. The prisoner was charged with having absented
himself from tattoo at Brighton, on or about Feb. 22, and
with subsequent drunken and disorderly conduct. There
were no previous convictions against the prisoner, but his
general conduct was described as being irregular. He was
found guilty, and sentenced to two months' imprisonment.
The finding was confirmed by the Commander-in-Chief, who,
however reduced the term of imprisonment to fourteen days.
Acting-Corporal Elplice, of the 3d battalion Grenadier
cds
aeamstetere
Guards, was tried on the 12th instant, at Winchester, Lieu-
nant-Colonel Hamilton was president of the court ; the other
members being Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, Lord Man-
deville, the Hon. Mr. West, Lieutenants Morant, Pole, and.
Lloyd. He was charged with having deserted from his de-
tachment at Brighton, on the 28th of April, and with not
having returned until brought back by an escort. He was
also charged with making away with his necessaries. Sen-
tence, four months' imprisonment, with stoppages. Although
four previous convictions were proved against the prisoner,
the minutes described his general character as being good.
Private John Allen, of the same corps, was tried on the 10th
of March, also for desertion and making away with neces-
saries. Sentence, two months' imprisonment, with stop-
pages, and to be marked with the letter D. Lieutenant-
Colonel Reynardson was president of the court.
SALE OF WATER-COLOUR DRAWINGS BELONGING
TO J. STEWART, ESQ.—Yesterday a sale by auction took
place at Messrs. Christie and Manson's rooms, of aaubrvie.wsuifeucor.ler, •
prcollectionop er t vo
fo fj. water-colourames
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selected the
t'rom the studii of the different celebrated artists. There
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by the
vraimrntist, sold for 46 guineas ; " Canterbury," by De Wins,
exhibitedguieolfast year in the water-colour” exhibition, sold for
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4g3uignueafnse;as";A,,Gßreonu‘p,
by F. Taylor. sold
the Gun from the
Castle of St. Angelo," by Catt
" A Fruit Piece," a most ermo e, sold for 33 guineas;
beautiful little drawing by Hunt,
sold for 24 guineas ; the companion
cture " Birds' Nests,"
guineas; " A River by the same artist, sold for 181 13i '
Scene,"
by Varley, considered the chel - ' d'olivre of the artist, sold for
29 guineas; " Henry Warden," by Cattermole, sold for 29i
guineas ; " Dover Castle," by De Wint, sold for 27 guineas.
The other drawings were equally beautiful, and fetched good
prices. . .

SILK EXPORTS.—It appears from an account just
issued by order of the House of Lords that the value of the
silk manufactures exported in 1844 was 736,455 k. ; of this
amount the aggregate official value of silk goods not of the
manufacture of the United Kingdom (principally Bandannas,
Corahs, and other handkerchiefs) was 642,2341. In 1845, the
value of the silk exports was 766,4051., of which the foreign
manufactures were of the official value of 629,5784 In 1846,
the total value of the silk exports was 837,5771., of which
amount 696,180/. was the official yaluo of the foreign Bilk '
taanufacturet,