The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-31 00:00:00

THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 31, 1848.

PIEDMONT_

The Ticino Gazette, of the 25th inst, announces that
the French Government had refused to admit into
France the Italian refugees who were not provided with
passports and pecuniary resources.
The same journal states that an engagement took
place on the 22d between the Austrians and a detach-
ment of the column of GARIBALDI, in the neighbour-
hood of Stabbio. The historical painter AZOLINI was
killed in it. The Austrians wounded were conveyed to
Como. The Italian detachment, composed of one hun-
dred and fifty men, was obliged to seek refuge in
the canton of Ticino, where it laid down its
arms. There was another engagement on the 25th.
A considerable Austrian force having entered La-
vino, the Italians embarked on board a steamer on their
approach. The direction they took was not known.
At Tresa and other places there were Italian detach-
ments in the field. In the different encounters the ter-
ritory of Ticino was violated by both belligerents, and in
order to obviate that inconvenience, they were planted
on the most remote points of the frontier.

THE CHARTISTS.

EXAMINATION AND COMMITTAL
OF THE PRISONERS.

BOW-STREET.—(THIS DAY.)
The following Chartist prisoners were brought before
Mr. Hall and Mr. Henry, shortly after eleven o'clock,
charged with felony:—
Joseph Ritchie, Alfred Abel, William Gurney, John
Sheppard, James Snowball, James Richardson, George
Greensledge, Henry Small, Edward Scudding, William
Byrne, and Philip Martin, of the Orange-street party ;
Charles Taylor, George Cox, William Poole, Charles
Wicks, Thomas Herbert, Thomas Irons, James Rowson,
Hugh Conway, Alexander Hardy, Samuel Hardy,
James John Morson, William Winspere, and Samuel
Morgan, of the Webber-street party; Thomas Jones,
Frederick Stone, William Swinbourne, William Argue,
William Lacey, William Cuffey, and William Dowling.
Mr. Clarkso❑ appeared on the part of the Crown, and
Mr. Parry and Mr. Keneally appeared for some of the
prisoners.
The first case called on was that of Frederick Stone.
Mr. Clarkson stated that as he had not been able to
obtain any additional evidence against Stone, it was his
wish that he should be discharged.
The prisoner was accordingly discharged.
The prisoner Ritchie was next placed at the bar.
Mrs. Gomer, examined by Mr. Clarkson, said she let
out a room at No. 2, Cross-court. It was a kitchen, and
she let it to a woman, who said her name was Ritchie,
about four or five weeks ago. Was not acquainted with
the prisoner at the bar. The woman left about a fort-
night back, when she said she was going out to nurse.
Ann Hayden said she had lived with the prisoner as
his wife for 15 or 16 years, and he had always been a
good husband to her. They occupied the kitchen at No.
2, Cross-court, which they rented from the last witness.
The prisoner did not sleep in the kitchen. She left the
lodging three weeks last Tuesday, with the view of go-
ing out to nurse, but being disappointed she was obliged
to go to the workhouse.
The prisoner Morgan was here called.
Inspector Rogers said lie wished to correct a state-
ment which he made with respect to this prisoner. He
had stated he resided at 17, Bond-street, Borough, but
on inquiry ho found the house to be No. 1, York-street,
Southwark. That was the house which in his former
evidence he said he had searched.
Cross-examined by Mr. Macnamara—Knew it was
the residence of the prisoner from finding a pike in the
house with his name upon it. He also found a card
which stated that the prisoner had been admitted a
member of the Confederate Club.
Poole was next called and placed at the bar.
Mary Field, a widow, examined by Mr. Clarkson,
said she lived at 8, Northampton-place, Northampton-
street, Walworth. The prisoner occupied the front
room on the first floor, and continued to do so until the
16th of the present month.
Poole and Morgan were then removed from the bar;
and it was suggested by Mr. Clarkson that the Orange-
street prisoners should be brought forward.
They were accordingly placed in the bar, together
with Abel, who has since been apprehended, making
altogether fifteen in number.
Mr. Clarkson said he had to apply that those fifteen
prisoners should be committed to take their trial, and
he made the application under the 3d section of the 11.
Vic., c. 12, called the Crown and Government Security
Act. The charge was that they had been guilty of
feloniously compassing and intending war against the
Queen.
Mr. Parry said he appeared for the prisoners Bird
and Greenslade, and as no further evidence had been
brought against them by Mr. Clarkson, he:had to apply
that they should be discharged, or that, in the event of
their not being discharged, that they should be allowed
to give bail for their appearance to take their trial.
All the evidence against them was that they were
found at the Orange Tree, in Orange-street. No,
arms or weapons of any kind were found upon them;
they were journeymen shoemakers, earning about a
pound a week. They entertained what they called
Chartist opinions, but wished him distinctly to state
that they did not entertain such opinions as those
alleged—viz., that an alteration of the law was
to be obtained by means of violence and force.
Tey desired him also to state, that having
heard that; certain parties calling themselves
Chartists intended to commit acts of violence, they went
to the Orange Tree, at three o'clock in the afternoon on
the day in question, to make some inquiry, when they
were informed that a meeting would be held at six
o'clock in the evening. They accordingly returned at
that time for the purpose of stating to the parties their
decided opposition to anything like violence or force,
and they were then taken into custody. If, therefore,
they were not discharged, he trusted that bail would be
taken for their appearance.
Mr. Clarkson expressed his decided objection to the
application of the Learned Counsel.
Mr. Keneally then applied, on the part of Richard-
son and three other prisoners, that they should be dis-
charged; but the application was not acceded to.
The Chief Clerk read over the evidence which was
taken on the former examination against the prisoners,
in the presence of the different witnesses, who severally
signed the depositions.
Mr. Parry said he would admit, after hearing the de-
positions, that the case against the two prisoners he de-
fended was one which ought to be sent to a jury, but he
trusted that they would be released upon bail,
Mr.:Keneally applied that the prisoners for whom he
appeared might be discharged, as the charge of felo-
niously compassing and intending to levy war against
the Queen had not been clearly and indisputably
made out, and he apprehended that it was as
necessary that the charge should be so made
out under the new law as it was under the
old. There was no evidence against them except that
of Powell, and it was open to very groat suspicion. It
appeared that he had been a month among the prisoners
for the express purpose of betraying them, that he sti-
mulated them in their proceedings, and unblushingly
avowed that he had supplied them with powder and
other articles which they would require on the night
of the proposed outrage. He submitted that no one
could believe the evidence of such a man.
Mr. HALL said he had paid every attention to the
cases which had been brought before him, with a dispo-
sition to act fairly to all the prisoners, and it was his
strong conviction that he ought to send every one of
them to a jury. His mind was impressed with the con-
viction, taking into account all the circumstances as dis-
closed in evidence, that he ought to deal with all the
cases alike, and ought not to permit bail to be taken.
The witnesses were then sworn over, and the pri-
'soners were committed to take their trial at the Old
Bailey.
Charles Taylor, George Cox, William Poole, Charles
Gibbs, Thomas Herbert, William Winspere, Thomas
Irons, James l?owston, Hugh 'Conway, Alexander
Hardy, James J. Morson, Samuel Hardy, ancipS. Morgan,
were then placed at the bar.
Mr. Clarkson said he had no additional evidence to
offer against them, but he had to apply that they should
be committed to take their trial.
These prisoners were also fully committed.
Joseph Jones, Charles Young, and Henry Argue were
also brought up and committed.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT,

(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF CO.3IIIIONS.
The SPEAKER took the Chair at Two o'clock.
Mr. MUNTZ gave notice that he would, next
session, move a resolution to the effect that, as
the Legislature had fully determined to carry out
the monetary system, which would speedily reduce
the value of all property to the level of '95, it was only
requisite and expedient that the salaries of all officers
and servants of the Government, which were raised
Upon the war system, should be reduced to their
original amount.
EXCHEQUER-BILLS BILL.

The Exchequer-bills Bill was read a third time
,nd passed.
CONSOLIDATED FUND BILL.

On the question that this Bill be read a third time,
Sir J. HOBIIOUSE, in answer to a question from
Mr. G. Thompson, stated that there was certainly an
understanding between the Government and the Hon.
Member that his motion with respect to the Raja of
Sattara should come on upon the motion for the third
reading of this Bill ; but it would be more con-
venient, and more in order, if he would consent to
postpone it until the other orders of the day had
been disposed of.
Mr. G. THOMPSON said, all he wished was to
make a statement on the subject to the House, and
he trusted that he would not be frustrated by de-
ferring to the wishes of the Government.
The Bill was then read a third time and passed.
COPPER AND LEAD DUTIES BILL.
The report upon this Bill was brought up and
agreed to.
POOR-LAW AUDITORS' PROCEEDINGS
RESTRICTION BILL.
This Bill went through Committee.
REPRODUCTIVE LOAN FUND INSTITU-
TION (IRELAND) BILL.
The consideration of the Lords' amendments to
this Bill was postponed until to-morrow, at twelve.
SAVINGS' BANK BILL.
On the motion for the third reading of this Bill,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
said it was the intention of the Government to limit
the measure entirely to Ireland, and not to apply
its provisions to savings' banks in England and
Scotland.
Lord GEORGE BENTINCK expressed his sin-
cere gratification at this determination of the Go-
vernment, but would have been bettor pleased it'
the Chancellor of the Exchequer had announced it
the other night; instead of keeping the House sitting
until half-past three in the morning.
After a few words from Colonel SIBTHORP,
Mr. REYNOLDS begged to correct an error
which had been fallen into by the press, when it was
reported that he expressed his satisfaction with the
management of the savings banks.
(LEFT SPEAKING.)

Mr. Tidd Pratt and Mr. Higham had an interview yes-
terday, with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
HUNTINGDON RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Huntingdon Stakes of 5 sous. each, and 20 added;
the winner to be sold for 150/. Heats, the last mile.
Duke of Rutland's Paultons, 6 yrs... (Boyce) 2 1 1
Lord W. Powlett's Franconi, 3 yrs ... 1 3 2
Mr. Torkington nd Julia, 5 yrs 3 2 3
The Cup Stakes of 10 aovs. each; winner to be sold for
4001., &c. From the mile post, once round and the
mile.

Mr. Lowther's Black Doe, 3 yrs ... (Dockeray) 1
Mr. White's Red Leg; 5 yrs
... 2
Mr. Baring nd Paultons, 6 yrs ... ••• ••• 3
The Members' Plate of 501.; winner to be sold for 2501.,
&c. Heats, once round.
Mr. Bird's Chapelgorie, 3 yrs,.. ... (Pettit) 2 1 1
Lord W. Powlett's Beauclerc, 3 yrs ... 1 2 dr
Mr. Hawke's Millwood, 4 yrs... 3 dr
STOURBRIDGE RACES.—FIRST• DAY.
The Prestwood Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 20 added,
one mile and a-half, 4 subs, were won in two heats by
Mr. Wadlow's Gratis, 3 yrs (Tacker), beating Mr. Ben-
nett's Our Bess, aged, and Mr. Walmsley's Heir.at-law,
aged.
The Stourbridge Handicap of 7 sovs. each, and 50
added, the second to receive 15 soya. out of the stakes.
One mile and a quarter. (31 Subs., 21 of whom de-
clared.)
Mr. Barton's Rector, 6 yrs, ist 1 llb ...(Whitehouse) 1
Mr. E. Lord's Clairvoyance, 3 yrs, ist 41b . . 2
Mr. Davies' Princess Royal, 6 yrs, Bst ... 3
The following also started, but were not placed :
Mr. Stubbs' Mocrcock, 6 yrs, Bst 51b; Mr. W. Trow
nd Agriculturist, 5 yrs, 7st 51b; Mr Bate's Never Mind,
3 yrs, Est 61b.
The East Worcestershire Stakes of 8 sovs. each, and
30 added, one mile and a half, were won in three heats
by Mr. Marsh's Rebecca (late Mother Carey's Chicken),
4 yrs, Est 101 b (W. Sharp), beating Marlow, 4 yrs,
7st 121 b, and Ferryhill, 3 yrs, Est 101 b.
SECOND DAY.
The Ladies' Purse of 301., added to a sweepstakes of
5 sovs. each, one mile and three quarters, 5 Subs., was
won by Mr. Green's Clara, 4 yrs, 7st 9lb (Whitehouse),
beating Rebecca, 3 yrs, 6st 31b.
The Gold Cup (Handicap) Stakes of 10 sovs. each, h ft,
the second to save his stake. Two miles. (14 Subs.,
8 of whom paid 3 sovs. each.)
Mr. Meeson's The Dart, 6 yrs. Bst 1 llb (Whitehouse) 1
Mr. Davies's Princess Royal, 6 yrs, 7st 111 b ... 2
The Hunters' Stakes of 3 soya. each, and 25 added,
one mile and a half (6 Subs), were won in four heats by
Mr. Davenport's Vindictive, beating Linnzeus and two
others.
The Himley Stakes of 3 soya. each, and 20 added.
Heats. One mile and a quarter. (6 Subs.)
Mr. Wadlow's Gratis, 3 yrs, 7.t, llb (Sharpe) 0 1 1
Mr. E. Lord's Clairvoyance, 3 yrs, 6st 121 b... 1 2 dr
Mr. Green's Clara, 4 yrs, Bst 3ib ... 2 0 dr
Mr. Stagg's Minuet, 5 yrs, Bst 81b ... 3 die.
RADCLIFFE RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Heaton Park Stakes of 5 Soya. each, and 25 added;
the second to save his stake. One mile and a Half.
Mr. W. Jones's Smuggler Bill, 5 yrs... (Marlon) 1
Mr. Heap's Brown Fly, 5 yrs ... ... 2
Won in a canter.
The Wilton Cup of 100 soya., added to a handicap of
15 sovs. each, 10 ft, and 5 only if declared; the second
to save his stake. Two miles and a distance.
Mr. B. Green's Sylvan, 3 yrs .. (Fenn) 1
Mr. Robinson's Morpeth, aged
Mr. Osborne's Brandyface, 4 yrs ... • • ... 3
Mr. Bell's Fiddlestring, 5 yrs
Sir J. Gerard's Grimaton, 5 yrs ... .. 0
Won by a neck.
The Two Yrs Old Stakes of 10 sovs. each, and 40
added. The second to save his stake. Three-quarters
of a mile.
Mr. W. Jones's Bidsbury ••• (Marlon) 1
Mr. B. Green's Arab
Mr. J. Thompson's bc by Gladiator, out of Lily .. 3
Mr. Phillips's Ferret ...
..• .... 4
Sir J. Gerard's Prudence ... •••

Won easy.
DERBY RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Chatsworth Plate of 501. Two miles.
Lord Chesterfield's Distaffina (Oates:
Mr. Peck's Sally Maggs
Lord Caledon's Capsicum

A fine race. --
-
The Chesterfield Stakes of 10 soya, each, and 50 added;
the second to save his stake. About half-a• mile.
Mr. Pedley's Fellow-Commoner ... (Templeman) 1
Mr. Ewbauk's Pyrland
Mr. W. Jones's Lady Barbara
The following also ran:—
Lord Chesterfield's bc by Colwick, dby Agreeable 0
Colonel Anson's Irish Jig . 0
Mr. Thompson's bf by Morning Star—Miss Fitch... 0
Col. Thompson's bc by Theon, out of Mazurka ... 0
Mr. Phillips nd Bentinck
... 0
Won cleverly.
The Three and Four Years Old Stakes, of 10 sows. each,
h ft, and 50 added; the second to save his stake.
One mile and three. quarters.
Mr. Sharrett'4 Egret . . .
Lord Chesterfield's Distaffina
Lord Caledon's Capsicum

... (G. Oates) 1
... 2
... ... 3

- Won cleverly.
The Ladies' Purse of 30 sovs., added to a Sweepstakes of
3 soya. each; the second to save his stake. Heats,
One mile and a half
Lord Chesterfield's Lady Lurewell ... (Nat) 2 1 1
Mr. Hart's Miss Stevenson ... 1 0 0
Mr. Ellis's Acomb 0 2 2
Mr. Brooke's Idol ...
... 0 dr

Won easy.
ABINGDON RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, with 25 added, for two yrs
old and upwards. Three quarters of a mile.
Mr. Boseley's Conquest, 3 yrs .., (Brookes) 1
Mr. Forth's Laundry Maid, 5 yrs
... 2
Mr. J. Day's Mignon, 4 yrs . 3
The following also started, but were not placed:—
Mr. Elwes's Antagonist, 4 yrs ..• 0
Mr. Drewe's Widred, 5 yrs ... 0
And Mr. Bateman's Bacchanalian, 3 yrs . 0
A fine race.
The Marcham Park Stakes of 5 sovs. each, and 40
added for 3 yrs old, 9st 71b; 4 yrs, lOst 71b; 5 yrs,
I Ist; 6 yrs, and aged, list 51b; mares, &c., allowed
sib, to be ridden by gentlemen or carry 51bs extra.
Winner to be sold for 3001., &c. Heats, once round
and a dis.
F. Edwards's New Forest Deer, aged
Kimber's Tantivy, 4 yrs ...
Elwes's Conveyancer, 3 yrs
Shelley's Tarella, 4_yrs

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... 0 4

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Won easy.
The Two Year Old Stakes of 10 sovs. each, and 50
added. Colts, Bst '7lb; and fillies, Bst 31b; winners
extra. Three quarters of a mile.
Mr. Wreford's b t by Venison out of Margelina... 1
Mr. Death's Caesarian... 2
Mr. R. Etwall's Ire
... 3
Mr. H. Eleven's Don't say Nay
... 4
Won by half a length. Ca sarian jumped a brook,
eighteen feet wide before starring.
The Town Plate of 50 soya., added to a Sweepstakes of
5 sovs, each, winner to be sold for 3 00/., and the second
to receive 1.0/. Heats, once round and a dis.
Mr. Death's Faith, 3 yrs 1 0 1
Sir S. Spry's mby Sir Hercules, 6 ;rrs 0 1 0
Mr. Alcott's Premier, 4 yrs ... ••• 0 0 2
Mr. Cartwright's Tid Bit, 5 yrs • • ant r'... 0 2 0
Mr. Richard's Landrail, 3 yrs ... ••• ••• 20 0
Mr. F. Clark's Bellenden, 3 yrs ••• ••• 30 0
Mr. W. Scott's Daughter of the Star, 4 yrs ••• 0 0 0
Mr. York's Moonlight, 4 yrs ... 0 3 dr.
Mr. Southby's Cupid, 3 yrs
Lord Strathmore's Latitat, 3 yrs dis.
dis.
Three well contested heats. • •