The Sun.
London, England, 1860-04-20 00:00:00

THE y r SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING ,APRIL 20, 1860.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.—(This Day.)

THE MURDER AT ASTAMFORD.-
, SUICIDE OF THE ACCUSED.

The excitement occasioned by the horrible mur-
der of Miss Elizabeth Pulley was yesterday brought
to a climax by its becoming known that Henry
Corby, the man charged with the foul crime, had
committed suicide in his cell at the gaol at Stam-
ford. It appears that the conduct of the prisoner,
whilst in custody, had been such as to disarm sus-
picion that he was likely to make any attempt upon
his life ; he was therefore allowed to sleep alone.
Corby was visited by the Governor (Mr. Hewer-
dine) several times in the course of Wednesday, and
was last seen alive in the evening, when he was
locked up for the night. Yesterday morning it
was discovered that the prisoner had hung himself;
he had improvised a halter by tearing up one of
the sheets of his bed, and with this he had sus-
pended himself to an iron stancheon in the windows
of his cell. When found the body was not quite
cold, but it was supposed by Mr. Howard, the gaol
surgeon, that life had been extinct about six hours.
On a slate the deceased had written, in a tolerably
bold hand, the following letter to his family :

"My dear Wife and Children,—l hope the Lord will pro •
serve you through these trials and troubles, and pray to him
to assist you. I hope you will all of you be friendly one with
another. Joe, be sure you stop with Mr. B. as long as he
wishes for you. You may be a help to your mother, and she
to you. I hope you will all look to your mother. Tell her I
think she had better go to the board and see if they will allow
her anything to assist her. Now, above all, try to forget me
as soon as you can. Sell all that I wore, so that it may not
put me in remembrance. If any one mentions me, say you
do not wish to hear anything. Ask the mayor if Mr. Ward
(superintendent of police) should not give up the money and
things he took from me. Joe, my dear boy, keep from
public-houses. Ask Mr. Law (solicitor) if he has got any
money in for you. May the Lord preserve you all from
sin and Satan.

" Adieu, my dear wife, from your unfortunate husband.
" Adieu, my dear children, from your unfortunate father,
" HENRY CORBY.
" May the Lord rest my soul. Amen."

The other side of the slate the prisoner had
covered with particulars of work by him and of
money due to him.

An inquest was at once held on the body before
Mr. John Torkington, the borough coroner, when
the jury returned a verdict offelo de se.
Although the wretched man made no admission
of his guilt, little doubt exists from the evidence
that was to be brought forward at the adjourned
examination, but that he was the perpetrator of the
dreadful crime.

TEE lydTE FIGHT FOR THE CHAM-
PIONSHIP,

Mr. George Wilkes, in a letter to the Times, says
—I am desired to state, on the part of Mr. John C. Heenan,
in answer to your report of this morning, that neither he
nor any person authorised to act for him requested the
referee at the late encounter between Sayers and himself to
stop the fight when the ring was broken into. On the con-
trary, he and his friends, nearly all of whom were grouped
in a little handful at his corner, repeatedly protested against
the invasion of the ropes, and demanded that the fight
should not be interrupted. In proof of this' Heenan breasted
his way three times through the crowd of persons who
poured into the arena from the side of Sayers to renew the
combat after that outrage had taken place, and who refused
to leave the ring, and did not do so until Sayers had been
withdrawn. He wishes me to say, moreover, that he feels
sure that, had not that occurrence taken place, he would
soon have made his victory manifest to the moat prejudiced
person on the ground. As to the suggestion which has been
kindly made by the editor of Bell's Life, that Sayers and
he should have a Belt a. piece, he begs to say that, while
ho will cheerfully subscribe to a new testimonial for his
brave and honourable adversary, he will have none other
than the one he came 9,000 miles to get, and which he
honestly feels he has already won. Ile believes, however,
he can win it again, if required to do so, and, if it be really
amenable to conquest by a stranger, he will not leave your
shores until he brings his late contest to a new and due
conclusion.

On the part of many Americans in London who have
called upon me, we repudiate entirely the idea expressed at
the conclusion of your article—namely, that Heenan's
American supporters " consent to the contest being consi-
dered a drawn battle." They, on the contrary, insist that
the fight, if not decided to be already won by Heenan, shall
be considered as still pending, and subject to renewal at the
earliest possible day. Through a note from the referee,
which now lies before me, I learn he refuses a new arbitra-
ment this week (according to the usual custom), "on the
ground of humanity ;" but, while the friends of Mr. Heenan
cannot object to such a highly creditable motive, they dis-
claim for him the reouirement of any such consideration,
he being quite capable of responding to the orders of the
referee, and will so respond at an hour's notice. The friends
of Heenan, while they acquit the upright and gallant
Sayers and his immediate backers from any participation
in the violent interruption of the contest, wish to declare the
clearness of Heenan's supporters from any complicity with
that outrage ; and in this connection desire me to say that
when a man in our country who has engaged to subdue an:
other requires outside aid to help him, as was given to
Sayers in the 39th round, he is considered to be beaten. In
short, whenever " humanity" justifies such interference,
the verdict is given against the man whose conquered and
hopeless condition requires the practical interposition of
such a sentiment.

In conglusion, I wish to say for myself that in the haste
of writin my long report, the battle part of which has
been pubthled here in an illustrated extra, a few errors
crept in which could not be corrected for that edition, as
I had no time allowed me to either revise my manuscript or
read its proof. One of those errors was the omission of
the wuid "ac- Lilo last, ll—. °fon. of the closing rounds,
when, in speaking of the conduct of the persons who broke
into the ring, it should read "they kicked at and struck at
him," instead of "kicked and struck him."
I send with this a corrected copy of that report, and if
you will lay it before the gentleman who prepared your ably-
written account of Wednesday, and he will point out any
errors I may have made therein, I will cheerfully correct it
for perusal in America.

7111 S DAY'S MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

Fresh up, to-day, very little infilish wheat came to
hand coastwise or by land carriage; hence the show of
samples was limited. For all kinds there was a steady de-
mand, at fully Monday's improvement in the quotations.
Owing to a largo influx, amounting to nearly 23,000
quarters, foreign wheat was less active ; nevertheless prices
were well supported.

Floating cargoes of grain commanded previous rates.
There was a steady inquiry for barley, at full currencies.
The supply of English was limited.
Fine samples of malt sold steadily, other kinds slowly.
In prices no change took place.

There was a good consumptive demand for oats, at ex-
:reme quotations.

Beans and peas were quite as dear as on Monday.
The flour trade was healthy, at full prices.
ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.

Wheat. Barley Malt. Oats. Flour.
English l,BBO ( 1,560 2,480 50 1,750
Irish
Foreign ~22,990 9,820 24,610 f 310 sks.
I bls.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EPSOM SPRING MEETING.-THURSDAY.

The London-bridge Stakes of 50 sovs., given by the
Brighton Railway Company, added to a Sweepstake of
5 sovs each; for 3-yr-olds, 7st lib; four, Bst 71b; five,
Bst 131 b ; six and aged, 9st ; mares allowed 51bs and geld•
ings 31bs. One mile.
Mr. Parr's Avalanche, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (Challoner) 1
Mr. Swindell's Weatherbound, 3 yrs, 6st 101 b (Madden) 2
Mr. E. Hall's Fravola, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (W. Bottom) 3

Romsey, Predictor, Precise, Tyrant, and Ryton also ran.
Betting-5 to 4 agst Avalanche, 9to 2 agst Fravola, 6to
1 each agst Precise and Tyrant, 7to 1 agst Romsey. The
runntng was made by Romsey to the road, where he was
beaten, and Weatherbound came on, attended by Precise
and Fravola. Precise dropped back at the distance, and
Avalanche joined Weatherbound and Fravola half-way
up; the three running a most exciting race home, the fa-
vourite winning by a head ; a " short head" only separated
the second from the third ; Precise a bad fourth ; Ryton
fifth; the other three beaten off.

The City and Suburban Handicap of 15 sovs each, 10 ft,
and only 5 if declared, with 100 added ; the winner of any
handicap value 200 sovs, after the publication of the
weights (January 19), to carry 51b, of any two such races
or more, 101 b extra ; the second to receive 25 sovs out of
the stakes. The last mile and a quarter. (136 subs, 36
of whom pay 5 sovs each.)
Sir H. des Voeux's Comforter, 4 yrs, 6st 131 b, (car. 7st)
(Custance) t 1
Sir Joseph Hawley's Lord Nelson, 6 yrs, Bst 21b__

(Wells) t 2
Mr. Merry's Aponyon, 3 yrs, sst 131 b (inc. 51b extra)
(Hayward) 3
Mr. Manden's Tocher, 5 yrs, 6st 41b (Tingay) 4
The following also ran :—Defender, Mdlle. de Chantilly,
Ariadne, Roman Candle, Nucleus, Drogheda, Cantine,
Theodora, Mazzini, Maid of the Mist, Pensioner, Brown
Holland, Harraton, Odo, Confectioner, Regius Professor,
Curlew, Birdbolt, The Nun, Hetman, Homeward Bound,
Bentinck, c by Andover—Gen. Williams's dam, The Monk,
Dreadnought, Narcissus, Yoicks, Australian Maid, Libel•
lous, Danae, Chere Amie, Remunerator.

Betting-3 to 1 agst Chero Amie, 7to 2 agst Confectioner,
9 to 1 agst Danae, 15 to 1 agst Yoicks, 20 to 1 agst Home-
ward Bound, 25 to 1 each agst Comforter, Lord Nelson,
Theodora, Ariadne, Apollyon, and Remunerator, 33 to 1
agst Nucleus, 50 to 1 agst Defender, 25 to 1 agst Mr. Saxon's
two.

The start was much delayed. At the last moment, J.
Adams was substituted N. Sadler, who had weighed for
Confectioner, an Pen'y did not mount Mazzini until long
after the horses tad arrived at the starting post. The break-
ings away "ere frequent and vexatious, and the many fail-
ures cf,brely tried the patience of the spectators. The most
prominently refractory lot comprised The Nun, Bentinck,
Ariadne, Tocher, Regius Professor, and Yoicks ; and on
the complaint of the starter, the respective riders of those
horses were ordered to appear before the stewards to-mor-
row (Friday) at one o'clock. When the signal was given,
the 36 competitors quitted the post in very straggling order,
Bentinck, Ariadne, Confectioner, Tocher, Theodora, and
Remunerator getting away in front, with Comforter in the
centre of the nick, Birdbolt, who, with three or four others,
lost much start, being several lengths in the rear. On
going through the furze Bentinck, Confectioner, and Re-
munerator were nearly side by side, separated by a clear in-
terval from their pursuers, and they ran with little material
alteration in their position to the bend, where Chere Arnie
and Narcissus showed well up, Comforter and Lord Nelson
being in their wake. After crossing the road Apollyon be-
gan to draw forward, and Bentinck dropped back, and Con-
fectioner soon after swerving to the left on the lower
ground, Comforter. went on with the running, closely pur-
sued by Lord Nelson, Apollyon, and Tocher. Wells went
vigorously to work with Lord Nelson, and by his exertions
lost his cap. A very fine race with the first two ensued, Lord
Nelson getting up in the last few strides, and making a dead
heat. Apollyon was beaten a length and a half, having the
advantage of a head over Tocher. Chere Arnie was fifth,
Regius Professor, Brown Holland, Confectioner, and Drog-
heda next. The last lot comprised Curlew, Narcissus, Bird-
bolt, and Odo. Deciding, heat :—Betting, 6
.to 4 on Com-
forter. They ran together to the bend, where Comforter
came away, and ran home the winner by 20 lengths. Value
of the stakes, 11,420.

The Heathcete Plate of 50 sovs (handicap), for all ages.
New T.Y.C. (Three quarters of a mile.)
Captain Christie's Brandy Bali, 4 yrs, Bst 21b (Fordham) 1
Captain Archdall's Niger, 3 yrs, Got
Captain J. King's Joyeuse, 3 yrs, Tat 7113.. (T. Johnson) 3
The following also ran :—Contract, Volunteer, Juliet,
Confusion, Highden, Sycophant, Lord of the Tees, and
Portia.

Betting-7 to 4 agst Brandy Ball, 4to 1 agst Juliet.
Brandy Ball came through and won by a length ; two
lengths between the second and third ; Juliet was fourth,
Confusion fifth, and Sycophant next.
The Two-year-old Stakes, of 10 sovs each, with 50 added ;
colts, Sst 71b; 'fillies, Bst 41b ; the second to save his
stake. Half a mile. (36 subs.)
Mr. Merry's Folkestone, Bst 71b .. (Custance) 1
Lord Stamford's Little Lady, Bst 41b (French) 2
Mr. Wyatt's Neighbour, Bst 71b (car Bst 91b) (Ashmall) 3
The following also ran :—British Prince, Ringbone,
Caliban, Little Drummer, Robinson Crusoe, La Reux,
Archeress, fby King Toni out of Agnes, Count Horne,
Shepherdess, Adonis, and Early Lass.
betting—o t. 4 agst Little Lady, 4to 1 agst Neighbour,
7 to 1 agst Folkestone, 8 to 1 each agst Caliban and Agnes
filly, 10 to 1 agst Count Horne. Neighbour made play ;
after going half the distance, Little Lady joined him, and
they kept close company to the Stand, where Folkestone
came out, and Neighbour was beaten. Folkestone then
collared Lord Stamford's filly, and won by a neck ; two
lengths between second and third. Caliban, Adonis, and
Cantab were next.

The Paddock Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 added. Weight
for age ; selling allowances, &c. The winner to be sold
by auction, &c. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. T. Brown's The Norman, by Stockwell, 2 yrs (£5O)
sst 21b
Mr. Frazer's Tonio, 2 yrs (£3O) (Buck) 2
Mr. W. Day's Sister to Electric, 2 yrs (£3O), 4st 41b
(S. Adams) 3

The following also ran :—Deve, Voturn, c by Kingston
out of Toscare, Maxwell, Spiteful Dick, and Dame Quickly.
Betting-2 to 1 agst The Norman, 4to 1 agst the Mes-
salina filly, 5 to 1 each agst Dove and Sister to Electric, 7
to 1 agst Spiteful Dick. Grimshaw weighed for the Mes-
salina filly, but she threw him, and C. Searle went to scale
for her. The filly, however, did not get to the post in time
to start. Grimshaw was not hurt. Norman led through-
out and won by a length; three lengths between second
and third. After passing the post Tonio bolted to the loft,
fell over the ropes, and his rider's leg was much lacerated.
Buck did not return to the scale to weigh. The winner was
bought in for 220 guineas.

The Inkerman Plate of 50 soya (handicap) for all ages;

winners extra. Half a mile.

Capt. Christie's Miss Julia, 6 yrs, Bst 121 b.. (G. Fordham) 1
Mr. Bentley's Flimsy, 6 yrs, 7st 71b (including 51b extra)
(A. Edwards) 2
Mr. Hoclgman's Carlotta, 4 yrs, 6st 21b........ (Mitchell) 3

Amsterdam, Volunteer, The Gentle, Kitty Kingston,
The Pope, Sycophant, and Portia also ran.

Betting-6 to 4 agst Flimsy, 7to 2 agst Carlotta, 4to 1
agst Miss Julia, sto 1 agst The Gentle. Miss Julia made
all the running, and won by a neck ; two lengths between
the second and third.

LATEST BETTING.

METROPOLITAN.
Bto 1 agst Special Licence
Bto 1 agst Simple Simon
Bto 1 agst Mouravieff
9to 1 agst Bribery colt
100 to 8 agst Chance Shot
100 to 6 agst Roman Candle
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
sto 1 agst Lupulus (taken)
6to 1 agst Traducer (taken)
6to 1 agst Tom Bowline (taken)
100 to 8 agst Nicholas (taken)
DERBY.
4to 1 agst Umpire (taken)
10 to 1 agst Thormanby (taken)
10 to 1 agst Mainstone (taken)
40 to 1 agst Tom Bowline (taken)

THIS DAY'S SHIPPING.

_
LONDON, April 20.—Wind this day at noon. North-
Westerly; strong breeze, and fine clear weather, but very
cold.
PORTSMOUTH, April 19.—Wind N.N.E. to N.—Arrived
—Her Majesty's steamer Victoria and Albert, from Gib-
raltar ; her Majesty's steamer 11hadamanthus, from Wool-
wich ; her Majesty's steamer Firebrand, from the Channel
Islands.
CARDIFF, April 18.—Wind N.E.—Sailed—Despatch,
for Baltimore.

OFF QUEENSTOWN, April 18.—Wind N.—Arrived-
India, from New Orleans.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Friday Morning.
Wind N.E.
Arrived—China, steamer, from Alexandria.
Sailed, April 19—New York, steamer, for New York.

EPSOM RACES (THIS D4Y).

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
WATERLOO PLATE.

Bel Esperanza
Soothsayer
Byton

Four ran.
NEW TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKES.

Cautab .... ,
Biddy Nuts.

2
Fifteen ran.
BALACLAVA STAKES.
Mountebank
Fawn 2
The Gentle
Ten ran.

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.
Bribery colt
Wallace
Clydesdale
Siiten ran.
WALTON STAKES.

Promised Land
Eskdale
Red Eagle
Five ran.
WELTER STAKES.

Gorsehill
Niger
Mazzhai

Three ran.

LATEST BETTING.
TWO THOUSAND.
4to 1 agst Traducer (taken)
9to 1 agst Umpire (taken)
CHESTER CUE.
100 to 6 agst Promised Land (offered)
20 to 1 agst Petra (taken)
25 to 1 agst Bribery colt (taken)

THE DERBY.
4to 1 agst Umpire (taken)

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS-(THIS EVENING.)

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the 'woolsack
at the usual hour.

DIANHOOD SUFFRAGE.

Lord TEYNHAM presented several petitions in favour
of manhood suffrage, and gave notice that on the 7th of
June he should move a resolution with respect to that
subject.

THE LITURGY-ST. GEORGE'S-IN .THE-EAST.

Viscount DUNGANNON presented several petitions
sgaiast any alteration of the Liturgy. The noble viscount,
also gave notice that on the 11th of May he should ask a
question of the noble earl the President of the Council with
respect to the disgraceful proceedings that have of late
taken place in the parish of St. George's •in-the-East, in
order to ascertain whether it is the intention of the Govern-
ment to introduce any measure calculated to put a stop to ,
such scenes for the future.