The Sun.
London, England, 1840-04-23 00:00:00

ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE.

One night during last week, as a policeman em-
ployed on the London and Brighton line of railroad,
near Balcombe, was taking his accustomed rounds,
he discovered a person huddled up under a place
used for making bricks in the winter by means of
artificial heat. 'I he police had received positive
orders to prevent any person from sleeping in or
about these premises, as, from the warmth, many
dissolute persons had taken refuge at night in them,
and, by running over the half-baked bricks, had I
done considerable' damage.
As soon, therefore, as the above policeman had
discovered the delinquent, he insisted upon his
coming out. The person addressed made some ex-
cuse, but at last gave the policeman his hand to
assist him out of the place. The officer, on re-
ceiving the hand of the person, observed that it was
very small, which the delinquent admitted, saying
that he was only sixteen years of age. The police-
man, however, entertained his suspicions, and, on
further investigation, he ascertained that it was a
young woman. She was conveyed to the station-
house, and the next day brought before Mr.
Cherry, the sitting Magistrate for that division of
the county.
She then stated that she came from a village in
Hampshire, and that her name was Eliza Evans.
She had been attached to a young man, who left
her village to obtain work on the railroad, and,
finding it impossible to live without her swain, she
had gone in pursuit of him to the railroad, and had
sought for him in every direction without success.
Without money or food, without the means of
reaching her home, she had been reduced to a state
of great distress, when she determined to obtain
work, if possible, as a man on the railroad. With
the assistance of another woman she obtained a pr it
of trowsers, and converted her flannel petticoat into
a shirt resembling those usually worn by navigators ;
she then applied for employment, and was set to
work in wheeling barrows full of clay moulded for
bricks, which she had to wheel to the place where
Ithey are burnt. After the trial of one day she

found this work too laborious for her, and was com-
pelled to give it up, but besought the person at the
brick-yard to give her some other employment. to
save her from perishing of want. She was accord-
ingly set to another description of labour in the
brick-yard, which suited her better, as it was a
lighter sort of work, and younger persons, and even
females were employed at it.
Along the line there have been erected a great
number of rude huts or cabins. Some of them arc
composed of stray faggots plastered over with mud,
and others of rough scantling. In most of these
huts there are rude bedsteads or benches, covered
with hay, straw, or heath. For the use of these
places to sleep in the workmen pay each ls. or
ls. 6d. a-week, two, and not unfrequently three, of
them sleeping together in these "hoists." Many
of them do not hire them, however, by the week,
but take them for a single night, for which they
pay in about the same proportion. On the first
night after Eliza Evans had assumed man's apparel
she slept in one of these boists with two men ; and
another night, the weather being severe, she was
compelled to pig in with three others, or sleep in
the open air. Fearing that her sex would be dis-
covered, she at last determined, though she was
aware it was prohibited by severe penalties, to sleep
among the bricks, in the place where they are
heated, rather than encounter the risk and horror
of sleeping in the boists with men again. She
had accordingly taken up a resting-place for the
night when discovered by the policeman.
The story excited a great deal of interest in the
Court ; and the Magistrate very kindly liberated
the offender. A subscription of 40s. was raised
among the workmen and others, who also
defrayed the expenses of her coach-hire home,
whither she has returned, never to forget her trip
to the Brighton railroad.—Brighton Herald.

ELOPEMENT.—On Monday last, the wife of
Thomas Conell, of Castleford, and daughter of Mr. Thomas
Glover, shoe-maker, of that place, eloped with a person who
was employed on the North Midland Railway, near the above
village; she has left behind her a husband and two small chil-
dren, and took away all her wearing apparel and a flitch of bacon.
LATE CHARTIST DISTURBANCE.—A great
number of persons who had served as special constables had
given up all hopes of being paid what they had been promised,
viz., four shillings for each time they were called out. The
Magistrates, however, have redeemed the implied promise that
was given. The bill against the county amounted to 9801.
odd, and it has been reduced to 8561: odd, and has been paid
by the Treasurer of the Riding.—Leeds Times.
We can vouch for the correctness of the follow-
ing information connected with the Report of the Naval and
Military Commission :—The Commander-in-Chief will select
all the officers for the retired full-pay, and we understand that
a circular will shortly be addressed to each regiment, calling
on all who are desirous of availing themselves of the recom-
mendation to apply immediately, in order that their cases may
be considered. The vacancies are to be filled up by promotionnof
—we suppose from the next ranks—according to length
service on full pay, and, of course, constitutional
our With regard to this decision, we may justly statehernselves of this
convic-
tion that few, if any, field-officers will avail themselves
which the
boon ; because, by the sale of their In
Horse Guards has never refused, whenbeetheobmotathineeder
of long standing, a larger annuityccean
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tiredl_pay affords.— United Service Gazette.
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HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.—"The
attended by a fashionable
meeting held on Tuesday,
company, amongst whom wweraesthe Earl and Countess of Ban.
don, the Countess of Lovelace,Viscountess Bernard, Sir F. W.
Lady Gordon Cumming, Lady Illackett,
T and Lady NlYers, E M.P. Liwretice, andN. A. Vigui,, 'N” '

EVENING EDITION.

lONIAN GOVERNMENT AND NEW

POSTAGE RATES.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
take the liberty, through your valuable
Jourual, of calling thePostmaster-General's attention
to the enormous exactions of the lonian Govern-
ment in tke shape of postage, for which it performs
no service whatever, and in spite of repeated ap- I
plications, no redress can be obtained.
1. By the Falmouth packet, letters of half an
ounce are conveyed to and from these islands for
is., payable in England. The lonian Post-office,
for the mere receipt and forwarding of these paid
letters, exacts 6d. per single sheet, 2s. per ounce
letter, &c. ; being, in this latter case, equal to the
total English rate ! !
Is this warranted, where no serviceis performed?
2. By the Austrian Lloyd's steamers, which
convey the Trieste and Ancona mails to Corfu, in-
cluding all overland letters, and the expense of
which is borne by a public company in Trieste, a
single letter costs in London Is. 7d. ; the Austrian
rate, and charge for steamer, is about Is. 7d. wore.
On such letters the lonian Government exact both
ways—without anyservice—as foreign postage, 61.; ,
and further, for conveying such letter to and from
Zante, sd--making the total cost of a single letter
4s. ld. sterling !
What right has the lonian Government to this
tax of 6d. per letter ?
3. All ship-letters must by law be delivered to
the lonian Post-office, even those containing in-
voices and bills of lading of the cargoes', and are
taxed 6d. per single sheet, 2s. per ounce, &c. And
persons wishing to send lettee4 by ships are
obliged, under a heavy penalty, to take ouch letters
to the Post-ofEee to be stampede andpay the.tax,
and then they may hunt about for the conveyance
by which they are to be sent ! What right has
the lonian Government to this tax ? What ser-
vice does it render for it ?
4. Letters from Corfu to Zante, from those
places to the Morea, and vice versa, which are sent
by the English packet, are taxed 6d. for the Eng-
lish Government, and 3d. to sd. for the lonian
Government. Thus, whilst we convey from Fal-
mouth a letter 2,500 miles for ls., the lonian
Government for 60 or 120 miles mulcts trade to
the tune of 9d. or 11d. per single- sheet.
I do not mean. to complain of' the inland postage
charged by the lonian Government for letters coa=
veyed by its own steamers—but I da ccinviul
that the exactions I have stated above are unjust;
and I trust that Mr. Secretary Maberly will cause
some inquiry to be made into abuses which press
most heavily on trade, and prevent our enjoying
the benefits of the late reduction of postage at
home.—l am, Sir, your most humble servant,
lonian Islands, March 26, 1840. VEItaAS.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCB.

NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING.—(WsnwasnAT.)
The High Ash stakes of 150 bOTS. each, h ft; for colts,
Bst 71b ; and fillies, Bst Sibs. R. M. (5 subs.)
Lord G. Bentinck's. Dreadnought, brother to Defender 1
Lord Exeter's c Hellespont, by Reveller
0
Mr. Greville's Perseus
Betting :-6 to 5 agst Perseus, and 7 to 4 agst Dreadnought.
Won by a length ; a dead heat for second.
The Column stakes of 50 sous. each, h. ft. for the produce of
mares covered in 1836 ; colts, Bst ills ; and fillies, Bst 41b ;
those by untried stallions, or out of mares, allowed 31bs ; if
both 51bs. R. M.
Lord Albemarle's c Assassin (both untried)... E. Edwards I
Lord Exeter's c by Altan 2
Lord Orford's gr c by Clearseell (h untried)
The following were not placed :—Lord Chesterfield's br e
Molineaux, Duke of Portland's e by Glencoe, out of Tragedy
(h untried.) ; Lord Albemarle's c Janus, by Jerry, out of Des- •
tiny ; and Mr. Batson's Plenary. Betttbg-5 to 4 on cby
Clearwelll, and 5 to 2 agst Assassin (taken). Won by half a
length.
Sweepstakes of 50 NYE, each, ft. for three-year-olds. T.Y.C.
(3 subs. )
General Grosvenor's Diploma, ist I Ilb
Mr. Thornhill's Menalippe, sister to Montezuma, 7st 101 b. 2
Duke of Cleveland's c by Langar, 7st 111 b ...... 3
11 to 8 agst the Langar colt. Won by a length.
Subscription Plate of 501. ; for three-years-old, 7st ; four-years,
Bst 71b ; five years, 9st ; six years and aged, 9st 21b. T.Y.C. '
Mr. Boyce's Scroggins, aged (Conolly) 1
Sir. Bowes's Epirus, 6 yrs 2 ,
Lord Verulam's ch c Carlos, 3 yrs
Betting—Even aget Scroggins, and 5 to 4 aget Velvet. Won
by a head.
Three matches were undecided when our account left.
(Additional particulars of Tuesday's races.)
One Hundred Sovs. Stakes, D.M.—Cambyses made all the
running, closely followed by the Datura colt, which, without •
quite reaching him, made so good a fight of it that he was beaten
by a head only. The favourite was some lengths behind.
Of the match and Riddlesworth, description would be super- I,
fleous, the first having been wonby four lengths gnd the last by
fifteen.
Three Hundred Saws. Stakes.—Euclid went off with the
lead, followed by Bosphorus, Caesar lying at the latter's quar-
ters. A few strides beyond the new ground Caesar broke down
with the off fore-leg, but ran nearly 200 yards before be was
pulled up. Euclid, pulling hard all the way, kept hi% lead,
and won easy by half a length.
Coffee-room Stakes.—The four got away abreast, and kepi
so for half a mile, when the favourite gave up. The other three
went on nearly head and head right into the cords, Acre Spaokle
got balf her length in front, and
_1; it there to the end.
One Hundred Sovs. Stakes. isisFoleriArcut out the-
work to the end of the T. Y. C., w ere Orpha c allenged, but
after a good race was beaten by a neck.
The following is a statement of the betting in the evening :

COLUMN STAKES.
6 to 4 on Lord Orford's Angelica colt—taken
7 to 2 agst Lord Albemarle's Assassin—tikes
TWO THOUSAND GVINEA STAKES.
5 to 2 agst Lord Orford's Angelica colt
3 to 1 agst 31r. Houldsvvorth's Confederate
3 to 1 agst Lord G. Bentinck's Crucifix
THE DEADY.

6 to 1 agst Lord Westminster's Launcelot—taken
7 to 1 agst Duke of Cleveland's Theon— taken
8 to 1 apt Mr. Houldsworth's Confederate—taken
A to I apt Lord Otford's Angelica colt—taken
15 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Muley Ishmael..--takea
2113 1 agst Mr. Etwall's Melody colt
22 to 1 agst Lord Albemarle's Assassin
25 to I agst Captain Gardnor's Monops—taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. Wreford's Wardan—taken
50 to I agst Lord Chesterfield's Gambia—taken
50 to 1 agst Lord Westminster's Maroon
50 to 1 agst Mr. J. Gill's Prince Albert
1000 to 15 agst Mr. Clarke's Benjamin—taken
1000 to 15 agst Lord Egliaton's Greysteel
100 to 1 agst Duke of Rutland's Crazy Boy
2000 to 12 agst Duke of Cleveland's Farce colt
500 to 400 on Theon agst Angelica colt
500 to 400 on the field agst four
22 to 1 agst Assassin and Little Wonder
All Lord G. Bentinck's horses are scratchedfor the Derby.
THE OAKS.
3 to 1 agst Lord George Bentinck's Crucifix
12 to 1 agst Mr. Fowler 's Lalla Rookh—taken
2.5 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's lot—taken in the morning
Arrivals.—Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, Duke and DuchesK
of Montrose Duke of Portland, Duke of Rutland,Duke And
Duchess of 'Bedford ; Marquis of Exeter, Marquis of Nor-
manby ; Earl of Chesterfield, Earl Verulam, Earl of Jersey.
Earl of March, Earl Stradbroke, Earl of OrforCd, ar,
l and
Countess •f Lichfield ; Lord Miltown, ord .
Lord Somerton, Lord Godolphin, Lord W. Paulett, Lord:
Villiers, Lord George Bentinck, Lord John Fiteroy ; Sir 43.
Graham, Sir C. Watson ; lion. G. Anson, Hon. G. S.
Byng, Hon. H. Rous, Hon. W. Rous, Hon. R. GT11214011,
Hon. J. Villiers, Hon. Villiers, Hon. W. Fitzroy, Hon. ,
Wodehouse, Hon. Gen. Grosvenor, Col. Peel ; Messrs. C.
Greville, Thornhill, Portman, Hawker, Clive, Wprrall, Gard-
nor, Newton, Batson, Newton, Payne, Hungerford.
C”ommelin, Neville, Etwall, ewneley, Fot Green,
Pettat, &c.
The weather continues favourable, *id the town as full as it
was yesterday.

EAST SUSSEX HUNT RACES.—Moxnw7.
The Farmers' Plate, by Subs. of 3 sous. each, with 10 Added'
by Captain Green. Heats, the New Coarse.
Sir. Ellman's gr g Agitation, aged, 12st 71b (Owner) 5 1
Mr. Harrington nd b m Louisa, aged, 12st 71b 1 2
Lord Gage nd b m Christine, 5 yrs, 12at......
Three others started. Won easy.
The East Sussex Hunters' Stakes of 5 soya. each, with 2,5
added ; 12st each ; the New Course ; heats. The vtiniter
to be sold for 80/., Scc.

Lord Cantilupe nd ch m Vestris, aged
Mr Noakes nd b g Leopold, aged
Mr. Verralls nd b m Sapling, 7 yrs
Mr. Richardson rid Sportsman,6 yrs 3 4 2 dls
Two others started. A good race.
The Hack Stakes, with a purse added, T. Y.C., 12st each,
were won in three heats by b m Multum-in-Parvo(Air. Johir.
Eton), beating Peggy and two others by half a length.

CANTERBURY SVRING MEETING.-,-Tuaseair.
The Hunters' Stakes of 10 sous. each, with added ; 110
each; thoroughbred horses 101bs. extra. Two-mile hves.
Gentlemen riders. (4 Subs.)
Mr. Simmonds's ch g Cadland
4
Mr. Minter's Actress

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Two others started. Won easy.
The Hurdle Race Stakes of JO save. each, and 25 added ; 11 st
each. Two-mile heats, over four hurdles. Gentlerneil
riders. The winner to be sold for IOOL, if demanded, Ise.
(5 Subs.)
Mr. Simmonds's ch g Cadland (Owner) 1 t-'
Mr. Lewis's gr g Paul Clifford
Mr. Armstrong s Flecknon
Two others started. Won easy.
The Easter Plate was walked over for by Mr. Sionnoutiee
Cadland.

Viscount Canterbury is expected to arrive in
town this evening from Paris. Viscountess Canterbury sag
the Misses Manners Sutton remain in the French capital.
Viscount and Viscountess Burghersh arrived in
town on Tuesday, from a visit to Colonel and Mrs. Wyndtallk
at their seat, near Petworth, Sussex.
Lord Clarence Paget has arrived at Uxbriage
House, from Beaudesert. Lord Alfred Paget went to Boeivis
in his yacht from Sheerness, and is now in Paris.

Pie Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry arrived
at Eccleihall Palace, Staffordshire, on Saturday last,. On
Monday his Lordship was witithroned in person at the Catlgitiral
Church of Lichfield. To-dav the Rev. Prelate will conse-
crate the new church at Wandsworth, and to-morrow the new
church at Stone.

The Dowager Duchess of Roxburghe left Gros
venor-street, yesterday, for Brighton.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex acid
the Duchess of Inverness are on a visit to the Duke and
Duchess of Somerset, at Wimbledon.
Lord and Lady Maryborough left town on
Monday last, to pass the holidays at Richmond. Lady Fittrty
Somerset and the Hon. Miss Somerset have gone on a vielt to
ill, Noble Lord.