The Sun.
London, England, 1840-03-06 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGL;NCE.

COURT OF EXCISE, MAIWR 5.
ADULTERATION OF TEA.-141r. John Turner, a grocer, in
Clare-street, Clare-market, appeared before the Court
upon information, charging him with having adulterated
the tea he sold with sugar, calcined molasses, and ether
ingredients. The penalties amounted to 210/., being 101.
upon every pound of adulterated tea seized.
The defendant pleaded guilty ; but Mr. Mayow, the
solicitor of Excise, called sonic witnesses to show the
gross imposition upon the public, as well as the injury done
to the revenue. From the evidence, it appeared that they
found in the shop a quantity of tea mixed up with coloured
loaf sugar, molasses, and other ingredients—that the de-
fendant said he lived in a low neighbourhood, and was
obliged to sell his teas cheap—and that he was not the only
one in the neighbourhood who adulterated tea. He car-
ried on a very extensive business, and the officers seized
21 lb. of tea. Since the seizure he had assigned over his
property to his creditors, being heavily laden with debt,
according to his own account.
The Hon. BERKELEY PAGET, the Chairman, said the
assignment was evidently a fraudulent transaction, aid
ordered the tea to be confiscated, and the defendant fined
in penalties amounting to 105/.
ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

ram has been Lid before the House of Cern-
moos of the number of Stamps issued to Newsparers. in London and the country, from the year ending (let.
10, 1836, to Oct 10, 1839, together' with the number
duty. It appears from these that the greatest increase
of papers, and the amount of stamp and advertisement
----1".--"""essee_s____uss" has taken place in the English provincial press. In the
I
PRICE sd. year ending Oct. 10, 1836, the total number published
____ ______
was 194, the stamps issued 8,535,393, and the amount
__
--seesse.mesisieases.saissisem.,....,"'""'".eseeesssasssseo.
of duty I 13,804/. In 1839 the numbers wore-240
yard, and getting up directly, he went to the window, and newspapers, 20,187,780 stamps, considerably more than
saw that the oat-stack was in flames. He immediately ot doubt the amount in 1836, and the duty 83,5'98/. up, and called assistance, and an endeavour was madeg
to I The advertisement duty paid by the provincial papers
put out the fire, but it was unsuccessful, and the rick he t has also increased considerably—the total amount 'es
1836 being 43,007/, and in 1839, 53,009/. .
first saw, and four others, with a barn, were totally con_ 1
In the. Lon.don. payer o P
sumcd. The dog in question always barked at strangers,
s durino the same cried
He knew the prisoner, who had been on and off at the ~
farm for several years, but he had been dismissed from the the number of advertisements had increased from
549,808 to 633,490, the duty being in the re-.
farm about four months before the fire happened. He
years 41,235/. and 47,511/. The number
lived at the parish of Clayton, about a mile from the farm. , spectivo
papers of all sorts had increased from
Cross-examined by Mr. RYLAND—It was about eleven of
o'clock when he beard the dog bark. I 71 to 125, and the stamps issued from 19,941,640 to
Richard Curr deposed, that about ten o'clock on the 29,352,283, and the amount of duty had fallen. from
night of the fire, he was with the prisoner at a public- 256,556/. to 121,833/.
house at Rayleigh, and they left the house together about In Scotch papers there has also been a consideratT.
that time, and the prisoner said he was going into the increase ; the number of stamps issued in 1836 being
town. The prisoner had been drinking, but he was quite 2 654,438, and in 1839, 4,014,894, producing a di.o,,s
sober at this time.
of 16,6441., while in 1836 it was 35,399/. The adv
William Persey deposed that he was a chemist, and
tisement duty hal increased from 10.609/. to 1 7- /et-
carried on business at Rayleigh, About ten o'clock on
In -the Iris.h papers
.the increase is verytri3ffin3g,7 ;he
the night of the fire the prisoner came to his shop, and
1 total number of stamps Issued in 1836 being 5,144,582,
asked for a box of Congreve matches, which he gave him,
and in 1839, 5,622,124. The advertisement duty had
and the prisoner paid a penny for it. He had seen the
prisoner before, but was not Lcquainted with him, and he increased from 8,395/. to 9,438/.
was sure he was the same man. When he gave him the It thus appears that the increase of the circulation
matches, he asked him if they were good ones, and he of Newspapers, in these three years, has been in the
told him they were, and at the same time rubbed one following proportions e-elrish, 10 per cent. ; Scotch,
against the counter, and lighted it ; and the prisoner then 54 per cent.; London, 53 per cent. ; and Provincial,
said that the box would do, and left the shop, taking the 137 per cent.
Congreves with him.
Henry Clayton deposed that the prisoner lodged in The increase altogether has been 24 millions of
his house. On the night the fire took place the prisoner copies, which would bring in a revenue of 15,0001, a-
went oat about six o'clock in the evening, and returned year for paper duty, supposing the Newspapers re-
about twelve, and he awakened witness by coming sud-
mained of the original size, but most of them have been
denly into the house, and witness's wife getup, and struck greatly enlarged ; so that the increase
in the poper duty
a light. The prisoner seemed stupid, but was not tipsy. for Newspapers alone may be safely reckoned at 25,000/.
When witness got up he saw the light from the stack, and a year. The increase on the advertisement duty has
he was very much alarmed, and said to the prisoners-- been 20,500/.
" What
—of the advertisement duty, and
oreat light is that, Bill ?" The prisoner rep Looking, therefore, at the great reduction of Coe
lied
that he had' not seen any. The prisoner
cou
evvspaper stamp duty
ld not have N
come into the house without seeing the flames, as the farm of the paper duty, and the small falling off in the Revenue
at Rayleigh stands on a hill, and in a very conspicuous
position. The prisoner went out with him and his wife, in consequence of these vast boons to the literary,
and she said that she thought it was at Mr. Brown's farm. reading, and commercial community— the falling off
The prisoner replied, "Is it?" She then asked him how
being little more than the amount uceived on the im-
it was that he did not see the fire as he came in, and he portation of foreign cheese—and not Exceeding
150,0001., it may be safely said that it would be said he had been sleeping in a hedge, and that when he
diffi-
awoke he saw nothing of it. Witness then asked the cult to find out an instance of a more judicious remis-
prisoner to go to the fire, but he said he would sion of taxes.
not, as people were always on the watch to hear
what anybody said, and he might suffer by it.
He added that he would not go. Witness went
to the fire leaving the prisoner at home. The pri-
soner appeared very much disturbed and alarmed ; he ap-
peared stupid, and he told him he had been drinking, but
the fire had brought him round.
Henry Sier, a labourer at the prosecutor's farm, proved
that a few days before the fire the prisoner came to the
farm and they had some conversation, and the prisoner
asked him how he liked his place, and he told him be liked
it very well. To this the prisoner replied, that he had
not been there long enough to know what sort of a man his
master was, and that he did not know him so well as he
did. He added that the prosecutor had used him very ill,
and that he would do him a kindness for it before long.
Witnesses were then called, who proved that when the
prisoner was questioned as to where he had been on the
night of the fire he made several contradictory statements
and denied that he was near Rayleigh whea it took place.
This was the case for the prosecution.
Mr. RYLAND addressed the Jury, and submitted that the
evidence was not sufficiently conclusive to warrant them
in convicting the prisoner.
Lord MUNGER summed up the evidence to the Jury,
who, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict of Guilt).
The LEARNED JUDGE, after commenting upon the diabo-
lical character of the offence of which the prisoner had been
convicted, sentenced him to be transported for life.

SPORTING liNTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S--YESTERDA
Y.
Rather a full atteneance, but no business trameted worth
particular mention. Closing prices :

THE DERBY.
11 to 1 agst Angelica colt
12 to 1 agst Theon (take 13 to 1)
14 to 1 agst Launcelot
17 to 1 agst Confederate—taken
22 to 1 agst Ottoman
25 to 1 agst Bokhara—taken
30 to 1 agst Monops—taken
30 to 1 agst Maroon
30 to 1 agst Wardan
40 to 1 agst Fitzroy
40 to 1 agst Black Bess
60 to 1 agst Diplomatist—taken
1000 to 15 agst Glenorchy—taken.
1000 to 15 agst Muley Ishmael—taken
1000 to 10 agst Sir G. Heathcotc's lot, bar one—taken twice
500 even between Maroon and Wardan—taken
500 to 400 on Confederate agst Ottoman—taken
550 to 500 on Theon agst Confederate—taken

THE OAKS.
4 to 1 agst Crucifix—taken
8 to 1 agst Black Bess
8 to 1 agst Lalla Rookh
Her ill;

-ajesty's Stag Hounds will meet at Swinley en th
return of hunting weather. Further information will be in e
stantly- sent to Messrs. Tattersall's, Mr. Blunt, Windsor, and
Hibbard, Egham.

GLAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE.
LIVERP, NIGHT.
This event has absorbed the entire atteT
ntionHURSDAY of the sporting
, world in our district; in fact, all England has etinced a consi-
derable degree of interest as to the result. Ireland contributed
. largely to the sweepstakes--not only haring sent numerous
horses to contend for the prize, but many of her brave sons to
guide them in the struggle for victory. The road leading to
Aintree, early on Thursday morning, presented a very bustling
aspect.
Owing to the sun's powerful influence the country was not
in very bad hunting condition, although rather a severe frost
was experienced throughout the previous fortnight. The
morning proved extremely fine, and an immense concourse of
people were assembled.
Lottery was a decided favourite until Monday last, when his
star began to wane, and previously to starting 4 to 1 was betted
against him ; The Nun was also backed at the same pries, and
Jerry found supporters at 5i to 1. The line of country to be
run over was precisely the same as that over which last year's
race took place ; and there were, with bwo exceptions, no very
formidable leaps to encounter. The first leap of any great im-
portance was at tho Brook, where poor Dictator was killed last
season. But the most awful trial was at an artificial atone
wall, placed in the inner course, opposite to the (Strand Stand.
It was originally about 5 feet 6 inches, but on several of the
riders complaining that the height was too great 4 inches were
taken off.
At a little after three o'clock the following horses entered
the starting field :
HORSES.
RIDERS.
Lottery ...... Masan
Spolasco Owner
Nun ..............P0we1l
Jerry
... Bretherton
Sea .................. Marquis of Waterford
Columbine Won i•
Hasty Rigg
Arthur W. APDostough
Valentine Powers
Augcan Christian
Cruickshank
Seventy-four .
Weathercock
On the word being given the horses got well away together,
The Sea leading at a good pace, closely folloWed by Lottery ;
the remainder began shortly to drop astern; on coming to the
brook the Marquis was about to take it, when Lottery came up
and baulked him, which gave Lottery the lead. When the lot
got fairly on the race-course, eight or ten were perceived con-
siderably behind the rest. The wall was first charged by Va-
lentine, who cleared it beautifully; Lottery appeared to be
pulling very hard, and, in many persons' opinion, got too
near before he took the leap, in consequence of which he
caught the wall with his hind legs and fell on the ground.
Mason appeared to be insensible after the fall, but he afterwards recovered considerably. Seventy. fear turned a
complete Somerset, and Oliver, when getting on his legs. was
struck by The Nun, we believe, who likewise went down. Powell remounted her, but perceiving that there was no chance
of his winning he retired from the contest. Augean was
amongst the fallen at this point ; Spolasco, The Sea, Jerry, and
then Cruickshank encountered the wall successfully. The
second time round Weathercock fell at the second leap, and we
are sorry to say that Barker was very seriously injured. At
the Brock Hasig turned a Somerset, and Arthur also had a
tumble, but MaDonoug,h quickly recoverd his scat, and ran in
second to Jerry, who won the race by several lengths. Valen-
tine was third.

(MARKET THEATRE.
SOIREE DRAMATIQUE.

..,e very excellent manntr in which the last amateur Soiree
Dramatique was given at this theatre, a few weeks ago,
induced the Committee to offer last Right another perform-
ance of the same character. The opera on the first occasion
was Cinderella, and we had much gratification in bearing
testimony to the efficient manner in which Rossini's sparkling
music was given by a company all amateurs. The same
opera, under similar circumstances, was announced for la,:
night. At seven o'clock the house was full ;up went at,.
curtain, and displayed Miss Edwards, who so earmingty
gave the music in the role of Cinderella on the former occa-
sion; the Prince, too, and the Baron, and so forth, in
fui
costume, but no opera. A gentleman, on the pat tof the.
Committee of Management, stepped forward, and in good
set phrase informed the audience that Mr. Rophino Lacey had
interdicted the performance of his opera of Cinderella 1 A
loud " guffaw" at the word his interrupted the speaker. " llis
opera, indeed !" shouted a dozen voices. " Yes, Lashes and
Gentlemen," resumed the representative of the Committee,
" Mr. Rophino Lacey has caused to be sent a letter to Mr.
'ebster, the clever and enterprising lessee of this theatre, set-
ting forth that proceedings in the Court of Chancery will be
instituted if kis (Mr. Lacey's) opera of Cinderella is ro-
hocsf. )ThLesaediessnairnedes?einntvlietmedeny, the
hCoetmemnnittteetnof
illlstaenr,t.-
duced this
• evening.—(Renewed laughter, and sneess' I,)the
m worde
nt
the words of Mr. Rophino Lacey's libretto—save the
mark !_but to hear the captivating strains of Rossini d
e-
livered by a company of English ladies and gentlemen,
who have studied the delightful science of
music
branch of a liberal education. A esrpy of the original "peraa
has been translated from the Italian • ifficoUlty,
however, which must be apparent to any one at all musical of
singing classical music to new words is not easily overceine •
hence we cannot present our new drama to-night.. It will be
in readiness, however, fur the whole Passion week .—(Chrteil.*)
In order to gratify our friends, under this disappointment, the
Committee has resolved to give a miscellaneous concert, to be '
followed by the laughable farce of faking no Murder, the witty
author of which ( Theodore Hook) has not given us notice of
any injunction, so that there is a chance of. your going horne
well pleased after all." The address was delivered in a capital
style. We offer no comment on Mr. Lacey's apparently ridi-
culous interference. He has been long known in the metro-
polls as a clever musician, and a respectable man. His con.
duct on the present occasion, to say the least of it, was exceed-.
ingly silly. The concert commenced with the overture to
Der Friesehutz, finely given; then followed a variety of rungs
and concerted pieces, all of which were sung in a very clever
manner.

• CLERICAL RAPACrlerYisiti
.—ooo
tloathu:sAdarcyh,daemacateelt, inn!
of the clergy, convened by go
held in in this city, for the purpose of petitioning against the_pro-
psealteration in the Tithe Commutation Act. The Rev.
Dr. Knatchbull, Mr. Barton, and o' hers, deprecated any
further interference with this Act, and more especially the
powers of the Commissioners to fix tile commutation at what
they please. The Rev. Dr. Poore, Mr. Oxendan, and othiTs,
were
for reposing full confidence in their representative (Sir E.
Knatchbull), by whom the amended act has been brought
forward, and whose assurance they had that it would titatto ,
benefit the clergy. Ultimately a petition was agreed to, against';
further regulations without the concurrence of the titheowners •
—deprecating the extraordinary powers vested in the Commis-
sioners, authorising them to declare lands exempt from tith"
upon the requisition of a landowner, without the concurrence of
of the tithe owner—appointing the period for commencing the
tithe year according to the custom of the parish, and finally to
obtain security in every case of commutation by rendering the
consent of the tithe owner indispensable. The object of these
clerical titheowners appears to be to secure to themselves as
much control as possible over the obnoxious impost ; for in
their arguments they denounced the Act even as it now stands,
and which they designated as being of benefit to the landowner
alone, and passed for him exclusively. The petition will be
entrusted to Sir Robert. Inglis forptesentationin the Commee.. !
We wonder what Sir Edward's colleague will say to this slight
ofhimself ?—Kent Herald

EVEN IN U EDITION.

SPIRIT of the PUBLIC JOURNALS.

FROBI THE DAILY PAPERS OP YESTERDAY.
(From the Globe.)
It has long bean the practice of the Tories to ascribe
to the policy of their political opponents not only those
evils which aro the consequence of their own for gmisrule,
but those calamities which are the accidents of nature,
and the concomitants of the seasons in their change. Is
Canada convulsed ? No matter for the date of the griev-
ances, real orimaginary, which produce the convulsion ; the
Whigs must answer for it ; for the Whigs were in office at
the time ! Is a thunder-cloud hanging over Jamaica ?
The storm must have been " brewed" in Do vning-
street ; for the Liberals were there during the tear-
( inactions season ! Is small-eyed China looking fierce,
and preparing her crockery-ware capital for a siege ?
Liberal policy must be held solely responsible for
Chinese humours and inevitable accidents ! Do the
Tories in Parliament obstruct the onward course of
Reform, while their supportets out of doors turn Anti 1
Pnor-law agitators, advising the peasantry to train and
arm, thereby forming the nucleus of a Chartiat rebel-
lion ? Lord Melbooirne was, of course, to blame ; for I
Lord gelbourne was Premier at that very period.
(From the Courier.)
; Of the two motions for this evening which rise out of
; the late extraordinary attempts to give to arbitrary reso-
lotions the force of a law, that to be proposed by Sir
Edward Sugden is prudential, and precautionary with
reference to the further publication and sale of the pro-
eeedint,s of the Hoarse. It is precisely what ought to
have been taken into consideration before the adoption
of Mr. Hume's motion to offer the proceedings of the
House for sale to all purchasers. Sir E. Sugden's
motion is for " the appointment of a Committee to con-
sider what steps should be taken in order to guard
against the proceedings of the House, which it may
think it noc.essery to publish, containing matter crimi-
aatory of individuals ; and whether it is expedient to
discontinue, or to place under any and what restric-
tions, the sale of such of the proceedings of the House
as may be published." However politic might be the
adoption of either or both of the questions to be sub-
mitted for the approbation of such a Committee, it is
evident that as a tacit condemnation of the recent con-
duct of the House would be involved in the step, the
motion will not be received by a majority.
-* (From the Standard)
The privilege case again occupied the whole attention of
the House of Commons last night, and " the tyrant ma-
jority" had another opportunity of inculcating upon the
people reverence for the sanctity of an oath, the duty of
obedience to the laws, and the cultivation of humane sen-
timents, by mocking the sufferings of a gentleman who
adheres to the discharge of his sworn and legal duty,
in deflante of the persecution to which he is subject.
The whole affair must tend greatly, no doubt, to exalt
the British nation in the eyes of foreigners. Lord
Mahon moved to examine Dr. Chambers, as to the
state of the victim's health. This motion was resisted
en the ground that Members (that is, Members of the
majority) had made up their minds to continue the
Sheriff's sufferings upon the evidence of Mr. Freeman,
and that a decision so just and humane ought not to be
disturbed--the version la) Lord John Russell and others
of the maxim—
" Nulls unquam de morte hominis cunctatio Tonga est."
There was, however, this notable discovery made,
that the life of Mr. Evans is not in immediate danger,
though his health is sure to be destroyed by a continu-
ance of his imprisonment ; and upon this it was resolved,
by a majority of 1t25 to 54, to continue the imprisonment.