The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-09 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

IMPUDENT THEFT.—John Wilson was brought before
Mr. Beadon, charged with stealing a cloth cape, the
property of Messrs. Weaver and Broughton, tailors, 98,
Regent•street.
George Bibb, an assistant in the service of the prosecu-

tors, stated that yesterday afternoon, about 6 o'lock,
he was in the shop when his attention was attracted
to the prisoner outside the shop-door. He watched
his movements, and after a Inmate or so he saw him
go up to one of the block 3 at the door and take
therefrom the cloth caps produced. Witness immedi•
ately rushed out and caught him with the cape in his
possession. He called a constable and gave him into
custody.

The prisoner, who is supposed to be an old offender,
was remanded for a week.

ILLEGALLY PLEDeuso.—Sarah Jones was charged with
illegally pledging 13 yards of silk, the property of Mrs.
Cowland, dressmaker, 10, George•street, Park-street.
It appeared that the prisoner was in the service of the
prosecutrix, who, in consequence of missing the silk,
caused the boxes of all her young people to be searched.
The silk was not found, but on the prisoner's box being
searched, amongst other articles belonging to the prose-
nutria, a duplicate of the silk was found. The prisoner
was at once taxed with the theft, and given into
custody.
Remanded for a week.

COURT OF ALDERMEN (THIS DAY).

THE RECORDERS HIP OF LONDON.

Tnis afternoon a Court of Aldermen was held at tho
Guildhall, and, amongst other things, to take into con-
sideration the following motions of Mr. Alderman

Sidney :

" That this Court will now proceed to the election of a
Recorder, in the room of the Right Hon. James Archibald
Stuart Wortley, who has resigned the said office
on being appointed her Majesty's Soicitor-General.
And, on the same being affirmed, to move " That Russell
Gurney, Esq., Q.C., the Common Sergeant of this City,
is, from his well-tried abilities and experience on the judi-
cial bench, eminently qualified to fill the important office
•f Recorder, ,:and thalthe bejeleoted thereto accordingly."

The LORD MAYOR however decided that. the motions
could not be put until the Court of Common Council has
confirmed the report of the General Purposes Committee
continuing the salary at 3,000/, per annum, and the ora-
tions were accordingly postponed.
The general feeling of the Court of Alderman appears
to be adverse to the election of Mr. Russell Gurney as
recorder.

SPORTING NOTES.

MANY THINGS.

The sometime frost-bound jumpers will resume opera-
tions to-morrow at Ipswich. Mr. Merry has engaged a
,pecial train at his own risk, and on his own responsi-
bility, and although a somewhat scanty supply of sport
will be provided, yet a right pleasant meeting will be
celebrated. I know little or nothing about the com-
petitors for the Grand Steeplechase. Speculation has
been very limited, and the major part of it has been
engrossed by The Minor. This horse was the only
animal that kept on his legs at Windsor, and his per-
formance in that locality seems to be the cause of the
strong support which he is now receiving. "To follow
the money" is the only expedient in dealing with steeple.
chases. I am, therefore, fain to trust The Minor.
Those turfites who intend to assist at the gathering will
do well to prolong their stay in order to be present at
the race ordinary, which will be presided ever by the
jolly and eccentric High Sheriff of the county, Andrew
Arcedeckne,

The experiment which has of late years been made to
establishi‘a steeplechase meeting at Waltham Abbey will
he repeated next week, and with a probability of success.
The handicaps have been framed by Mr. Richard John-
son, of York, who has executed his task with his usual
(Iscrimination and impartiality. Only the lack of
horses, and the want of judicious management have,
down to the present time, militated against the success
of the Waltham Abbey ventures. Proper arrangements,
however, seem now about to be made fir conducting
the business with regularity and efficiency, and several
new horses have recently been enrolled in the list of
jumpers.
It now appears that the Steeplechase Match at Mel-
tin Mowbray is really to take place, but few people
know anything about it. The whole affair is mysterious,
and I shall not be surprised to hear that, after all, it
ended in smoke. I hardly think that Abd-el-Kader,
who is mentioned as one of the competitors, is tire Abd-
el-Kader of Liverpool fame.

The Derby betting has undergone no important change,
and at present, when the horses are now doing little or
no work, it would be useless to discuss the chances. An
early opportunity, however, will be afforded me for
stating my notions at length respecting the different can-
didates for the vacant blue riband. All sorts of rumours
have been circulated respecting the alleged sale of Blink
Bonny. Some stated that " Mr. Howard," with his
well-known pluck, had become the owner of her, and
that she would are long join the Findon lot ; others set
forth that the mare had recently become either the sole
or part property of a gentleman connected with the
Danebury stable. These reports are unfounded. A
well known book-maker, however, offered 5,0001. for
the mare, but no bargain was struck.
Some interesting racing statistics have just been pub•
lished. Mr. T. Parr heads the list of principal winners,
obtaining in stakes alone 8,741/. This is exclusive of
her Majesty's Vase at Ascot and the Bath Cup. His
horse Fisherman won him in money 3,208/. Messrs.
Saxon and Barber cleared 8,6601., their Pretty Boy
adding 4,886/. to the score. The Earl of Derby had
7,7851. placed to his racing account, Fazzoletto doing
the chief work by winning 7,7851. Mr. Howard, whose
luck in running second is notorious, netted 6,5761., the
Duke of Bedford 6,490/., Admiral Harcourt, thanks to
Ellington's Derby Fluke, 5,990/., Lord Clifden 5,4691.,
and Mr. H. Hill 5,0761. Lori Exeter, with his limited
stud, gained 1,145/..

Of the two-year-old horses Blink Bonny stands at the
"top of the poll," her successes bringing in her owner
2,2011. Next to her are Gemma di Vergy, 1,6671. ;
Ayacanora, 1,5601. ; Lambourn, 1,3051. ; Madame
Clicquot, 1,1051. ; Tournament, 1,1001. ; Saunterer,
1,0451. ; Beechnut, 1,0201. With these facts before us
we cannot be surprised at the popularity of two-year•old
races, and the attention which they reoeire from
breeders.

The most fortunate old horses during the season were
Typee and New Brighton, the fernier winning 1,590/.
and the latter 1,2601.

A moderate horse like Paletot heads the four•pear•old
list, placing to his noble owner's credit 1,8001.
Fordham rode 103 winners last season, Wells 55,
Aldcroft 37, Bates 37, Challoner 35, D. Hughes 34,
Bearpark 30, Bullock 29, Charlton 28, Withington 28,
Flatman 41, and Quinton 27. Poor Bartholomew, up
to the time of his Goodwood accident, which disabled
him for the remainder of the season, had ridden 203
winners.

Deo. 9.

A FRESH MAN.

TATTERSALL'S—MONDAY.
This dull period of the year, when racing men have
little to occupy their attention, did not deter subscribers
from mustering somewhat numerously at the Corner.
Business, however, made no perceptible progress, and
the investments were for the most part in trifling sums.
An outlay of 1001. en Claret for the Chester Cup at 50 to
1 was the most important transaction ; 9 to 1 was taken
to 751. about Lord Clifden's " lot" for the Derby.
35 to 20 was betted on Abd-el-Kader against The
Clown for the Steeple Match, which will, it is expected,
come off at Melton Mowbray in the course of the week.
Closing prices :
IPSWICH STEEFLEOIIABf.
2to 1 agst Minor
CHESTER Cur.
50 to 1 agst Apathy
50 to 1 agst Claret
70 to 1 agst Lundyfoot
70 to 1 agst Magnifier
100 to 1 agst Vengeance.
100 to 1 agst Kimburn
DEBIT.
9to 1 agst Lord Clifden's lot
25 to 1 agst Bird in•the-Hand
25 to 1 agst Goldfinch
30 to 1 agst Colonist
1000 to 30 agst Glenmasson
1000 to 30 agst Saunterer
40 to 1 agst Anton
50 to 1 agst Blue Jacket
50 to 1 agst Henry VIII.