The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-19 00:00:00

COURT OF JUSTICE DE PAIX,

THE DRAMATIC AUTHOR AND THE MONEY LENDER.
(From L'Audienee—Paris journal.)
Marie-Ange-Charles-Polycarpe-Desire-Lebattu, who
described himself a banker, had lent money to an author,
upon a very singular kind of security—namely, a five act
play which had never been performed. He now appeared
before the Court, much discontented at the result of
his negotiation, and had summoned the author (whose
name we shall abstain from mentioning) before the Court
of Justice tie Paix.

Lebattu (with warmth)—lt is abominable to cheat a
man out of a hundred crowns in such a manner !

'The Judge—Cabnez vous, Monsieur.
Lebattu—Calm ! How can a man be calm when he
has lost 300 francs ?—(Laughter.)

The Judge—Be calm, and we will see justice done you.
Lebattu—That, lam afraid, is out of your power,
Monsieur, fur the defendant has an innumerable host of
creditors.

The Author—Would to heaven that I had a few more!
—(Laughter.)
Lebattu—Do you hear the heartless fellow ? I will
tell you how he served me. About three months ago he
came to me:breathless, and said, " Well, it is finished !"
" What is finished ?" said I. " Oh, it is finished, and
my fortune .is made," continued the man, in a sort of
exstacy. "So much the better," said I, to the last part
of the sentence. They will play it for me in two
months at the Boulevard—it is all setted—a drama in
five acts, which is received with the most overwhelming
applause : you will, therefore," said he, jumping to a
conclusion, " lend me a hundred crowns."—(Laughter.)
" Yes, I say the business is done, and I will give you
two bills, payable the day after the first representation
of my play."
The Judge—And you accepted them ? Lebattu—
.Helas oui. Thinking the security good, I allowed my-
self to be influenced by my feelings of humanity, and the
six per cent.—(Much laughter.) But there was one
thing upon which I (lid not reckon—namely, the proba-
bility of a failure of his play. But so it was—the play
was laid on the shelf, instead of being overwhelmed with
applause.
The Author—And I know why ! It was because I
had sufficient
it number of creditors present.
Lebattu— ,:
was not my fault if it did not suc-
ceed. I clapped like a madman (naively). It was to
my interest.—(Laughter.) The audience, finding that I
tifpitftided incessantly, cried out---" a Lc porte, le cama-
rack, dr a Vit billet de, l'auteur."—" Turn him out ! He is
a friend of the anther's, come in witik an order." I got
up in the pit, and declared that the gcnt:rman who said
that was not adhering to the truths
The Judge—What, had you not got one then ? Le-
batta (with sang froid)—No, not one—l had two.—
“mtighten)
`life judge—What, two orders for one person ? Le-
Mungiere. Two for fifty crowns each, which
have this (lily Wen duly protested !—(Laughter.) In
spite of the roornegs of the piece, however, je claquais
kfjonrs—l continued to applaud, until at length I found
myself handed to the I,;:lor•—(Laughter.) I noW insist
upon the re-payment of my 210neY•
pay the debt at the rate of
The Author consented to
30 francs per month,
Lebattu sympatideied with him in the
fau
piece. The Author protested that it was his own lt ;
di
tors as
" for had I (said he) had a hundred such cr
you, the success of my piece would have been in
phant."—(Laughter.)
the Court, in
The contracting parties then quitted failure of his
usement.
which their pr?sence had afforded not a little

A DISASTROUS JOKE.--A young lady, whose
name we forbear from mentioning, was brought before
Mr. Duffy, charged with having stolen a ring from a
person called a gentleman," whose name we also
tuppress, lest the lady's name might thus be indirectly
revealed. The facts of the case are these :—The accus-
ing individual, who resides in the neighbourhood of
INfountjoy-square, went to visit the lady on Wednesday
finger, and jokingly observed that
evening, when she, taking a fancy: to his gold ring, re-
moved it from his
she would not give up the prize. lie left the house, and
next day meeting her in the street, called a policeman
and gave her into custody. The lady, who was much
agitated and shed tears, stated ills she took the ring
merely in joke and without the slightest intention of
keeping. it. Her feelings had been greatly outraged by
the charge, and her imprisonment in the station- house
all night. The Magistrates instantly discharged the
fair and injured prisoner.—Dublin Pilot.

MORNING SUN

DEATH OF A RED DEER.
"In the morning, the mist was rolling lazily along the
sides of the mountains in dense messes, and it was evi-
dent there would be rain before the close of the day. At
was enough to damp the heart of the most ardent deer•...
stalker, but I determined (having littie time to spare) to •
abide by the forester's opinion. His answer was, that
we would just do our best ; but if we were unsuccessful
go-day I must e'en wait for to-morrow.' With this de-
termination we started for the forest, follow.ed by an un-
der-keeper, with one of Lord Breadalbane's
tine deer-
hounds, led in a leash. A slight breeze at first sprung
up, and partially cleared away the mist from same of the
lower hills. The quick eye of Robertson imnlecliately.
discovered a deer lying down upon the ridge ot• one
them. His glass was instantly fixed. There, .Sir, 1
you could manage that fellow, you would have one ch'ih:
finest harts in the forest.' Well, suppose we go rot and
by the back of the hill, and come down that hollow,
should be within fair distance from the rock.' If he fit
only lie still, and give us time enough.' This, however, -
the stag had determined not to do, for when we came to
the hollow, he had risen from his rocky couch; and was
immediately detected by Robertson, quietly taking his
breakfast, among his hinds, a considerable way below.
The place was so open all round that it was impossible to
get near him, and the mist soon afterwards came on so
thick that we on knew that the deer were all round us
by their incessent bellowing. The forester looked
much disconcerted, for, in addition to the mist, a drizzling
rain began to descend. We sat down behind a hillo
and I desired the under-keeper to produce the pros i'
sion-basket. 'lf there was only a breeze,' says Robert
son, and Ido believe it's combs', for the draps o'
rain-
are much heavier.' And so it proved. for the mist again
partially cleared. We hastened to take advantage
of the
change, and Robertson, ten yards in advance, mounting
every knoll and 'searching every hollow with an eye that
seemed to penetrate the very mist, suddenly threw him"
self upon the ground, and signaled us to do the sanle*-
A roar like that of a bull presently let us Nnow the
cause, and on a little amphitheatre about &re Jinn,'
deed yards off, his profile in full relief, stood as amble
a stag as ever tossed his beamed- frontlet to xueA
sky.' There he was, like knight of old, every now r'X'"
then sounding his trumpet of defiance, and courting t
battle and the strife. Nor did he challenge in vain, ft
while we were admiring his majestic attitude, anothe.7
champion rushed upon him, and a fierce encounter,
followed. We could distinctly hear the crashing °I
their horns, as they alternately drove each 'other to
the extremity of the lists. I wish the ball was througy-
the heart o' one o' ye !' muttered the under-keeper'
His wishes were soon to be realised, for the younger
knight, who seemed to have the advantage in courage
and activity, at last 'fairly drove his adversary over the
knoll and disappeared after him. Robertson now rushed
forward signing to me to follow, and peeping cautiously
,
over the scene of contest, slunk back again, and era.irieu
on hand and knee up a hollow to a hillock immediat-ely
blond : I following his example. When we 111((li
gained this point, he took another wary survey, an
whispered that the hinds were on the other side 0•
the knoll within thirty yards. It was now a nervous
time, but I could not help admiring the coolness of the
forester. Without the least appearance of flurry, he lout
both eyes and ears open, and gave his directions with dis-
tinctness and precision, That will do ; there goes a hind:
the whole will follow.' Place your rifle on that stone, you'll
get a famous chance about eighty yards.' He'll come at
last,' he again whispered, as hind after hind slowly passe'
in review, when a roar was heard immediately below ns.
As sure as I'm leevin' he's comin' on the very tap 0' tts'
Hold the rifle this way, Sir, and shoot him between the, -
horns the moment his head comes ow'r the knowe•
I had. scarcely Altered my position when head, horn:
.and all appearect.in full view. Seeing us in a moment,.
he was out of sight -at a bound, but taking a direction
round the base of the hillock, presented his broadside II
beautiful
.ero.ss-shot. I had plenty of time for deliberate_
airs, and:,th'p. Red 'Knight of the Wilds lay low and
bleeding.J'Cokulutyn's Moor and Loch.

THE MARKETS.-YESTERDA
CORN EXCHANGE.

4t.e
Since Monday we have had fine weather, which caused
trade to be dull for all kinds of grain. Very few tales were
effected in either Free or Bonded Wheat, but the currency re"
mains without alteration. Oats were held firmly, but the oh% •
was very limited at the prices of last Market day. In other
articles no alteration.
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL. f• as 01-
Meat was in large supply, trade very dull, and prices
lows :-Beef, 3s. 2d. to 4s. ; Mutton, 3s. 4d. to 4s. 4d.
Lamb, 4s. Gd. to ss. ; Veal, 4s. to ss. ; Pork, 4s. to 55. 2d..
per stone of Sibs. Poultry of kinds was dull of sale, the sup-
plies large, and prices were a shade lower. Eggs in good 10'
ply, trade dull at 4s. 6d. to is. per 120.
COLONIAL MARKET.
There were large public sales of Produce, still prices Weir:
firm, and the demand good for most articles. The public sal'
announced are large and important, The arrivals small.
TEA MARKET. 1
There was little business done, and the Market wand s jr._
quiet state. Holders were more disposed to realise,
well
cepted 2s. ed. for Company's Corigou, cash. Public sales
take place on Friday.
TALLOW MAI:MET. 0 biluu.l, ii,ns
Prices kept up, but the market was quiet, the trad49''
only for their immediate wants. P. Y. CI on the spot,
and 495. 3d. for delivery in last three mon;hs.
PROVISION AIARKE'T.
Butter in good request. Fine Dutch at Os. to 1005. awl
the beet Irish, 931. to 96s Bacon sold freely.. Prime
at 61s. to 645., and inferior 58s. to 60s. per cwt. Lard in
brisk request at 708. to 765. for the best.
COAL MARKET.
Ships arrived since last market day, 16.
. d.l
Carr's Hartley ........ .7
I.lolywell Ma=n lB 6
Hebburn Main l9 0
Ord's Reflinigh
Original Windsor's Pontop 16 3
Town:ey.....
Wylam
West Wylam ..........
Walls End Hilda.. ......
Walls End Killingworth
Walls End Lambton 2l 3

A. d
Walls End CaradOc....... ..... 21 3
Walls End Adelaide ... 21 0

Walla End Itichardson'sTees if
%%alla End Seymour Tees 19 3
Wal s End 'Tees

Walls End West detton ii CI
Blythe l4 3'
Cowpen
Hartley ~ .. jg 0
Standrig