The Sun.
London, England, 1867-04-29 00:00:00

ME SUN, LON I 'ON, MONDAY EVENING, APPIL 29, 1867.

TALLOW.

The market is fiat. P.Y.C. on the spot is selling at 44s
3d per cwt. Town tallow is 44s per cwt. net cash.
1864. 1865. 1866. 1867.
Stock—(this day)
Prices of Y.O s4os 3d to 40s 9d 4,'s 3d 44s 3d
I—s Od —s Od —s Od —s Od
Delivery last week 965 1,147 1,065 766
Do. from June 1 .. 70,546 88,644 98,222 88,821
Arrival last week
Do. from June 1 83,116 77,766 95,261 83,157
Price of Town 41s 6d 42s 3d 476 9d 46s Gd

LAW INTELLIGENCE—This. Day.

SECOND COURT OF EXCHEQUER.
:Sittings at Nisi Prins before Mr. Baron Channel!

and a Common Jury.)

COLE V. ➢IAChELLAN_TAKING CARE OF A DOG.
This was an action to recover compensation in
damages for an alleged false imprisonment.
Mr. lluddleston, Q.C., and Mr. Murphy appeared
for the plaintiff, Mr. Sergeant Ballantine and Mr.
Butler Rigby for the defendant.
It appeared that the plaintiff was check-taker
and bill-poster at the Raglan Music-hall, and the
defendant is a gentleman carrying on business in
the City. It seems that one evening about six
weeks ago a dog belonging to the defendant strayed
from its master and came into the possession of the
plaintiff. Ile took it back to its master, who, sus-
pecting that plaintiff had stolen it, gave him into cus-
tody, but did not subsequently appear to prosecute.
Ile plaintiff had in consequence in justification of his
own character brought this action. The Plaintiff's
own account of the transaction was, that he was on
duty one evcning at the Raglan, and two gentlemen,
Messrs. Shears and N orman came in with the dog
and told him that the dog would follow them, and,
as it was evidently a pet dag, he had better take it
home to the address which was upon the collar,
he did so and was given into custody.
Mr. Norman, music seller, in Rathbone-place,
stated that he was going home in company with Mr.
Sheares when the dog followed him. He did not
like the dog following him as he had another dog
with him, and when he got home he shut it out into
the street, when he went to get some beer for his
supper it was still there, it followed him again
to the public-house. He had his supper, and it re-
mained in the street till he came out, and went to
the Dolphin where he had appointed to meet
Shears. They then.went to the Raglan, the dog
still followed them, and he considered that as Cole
had more time than they had he had better take it
home.

Mr. Shears, music engraver, gave corroborative
evidence. This closed the plaintiff's case.

Sergeant Ballantine, endeavoured to show that
by section 103 of the act relating to dogs, that the
defendant was justified in having a suspicion that
the dog had been stolen, and was thoroughly exone-
rated for having given him into custody.
The learned judge considered that the act did not

apply.
Mr. Sergeant Ballantine then withdrew the im-
putation cast upon the plaintiff, and consented to
allow a verdict of £5 ss. in his favour.

The dog, which was the unconscious though ori-
ginal cause of the suit, was present in court, and
proved to be a sharp, bright-eyed affectionate little
animal, but ttherw•ise was perfectly worthless.

Before Lord Chief Baron and Barons Martin.
Bramwell, and Pigott.
SLADE V. SLADE.

The Solicitor-general (Sir J. Karslake) this
morning resumed his argument in this case, during
which he read a variety of documents to prove the
restrictions imposed upon military men in Austria
with regard to marriage, and which he contended
clearly proved that the Baron von Koeber had
legally married Miss Mostyu with every injunction
imposed by the Austrian Government.
The learned gentleman having concluded, their
lordships, in consequence of the illness of Mr.
Coleridge, Q.C., postponed the further hearing of
the case until Thursday next, on which day it was
said the learned gentleman would be sufficiently re-
covered to proceed with his branch of the case.

SPORTING NOTES.

Now that one can look at the result of the Two Thou-
sand Guineas with impartial eyes, the difficulties which
appeared to beset the backers in selecting a trustworthy
champion for the Great National Event, run on the 22d of
May, appear to have almost entirely disappeared ; and there

can be no doubt, on this occasion, the Duke of Beaufort
has a far more likely chance of success—and am sure his
grace will have the best wishes of the public on his be-
half—than when the overrated Rustic represented thy•
Dauebury interests last year. Vauban; who ran like
thorough-bred race horse, won, to my thinking, in th'

commonest of canters, and as he is ono of the games!
horses that ever galloped over a Derby course, it
,certainly reduces that race to a narrow com-
pass. Of the few horses, except extreme outsiders
now likely to distinguish themselves, only Dragon,

RAF, and D'Estournel remain: Trocadero would not 100 im-

proved by tlio kicking he received froth Julius, and as it is
now reported that the last-named horse is far inferior to

his stablo companion, Count La Grango must have a great
chance of repeating his Gbuliateur triumph. I know up

Ito last ►nomeut before the acci.l,,nt to l►is unfortnnan

jockey—ll. Grimsha W le thought Dragon's chance secon(t
to none; and believing him to be a sound, good horse,
should recommend an investment on him at his present
price. The Rake, on his last year's form, if he can gel
over the distance, is also bound to attract the Judge's
attention. Ho was decidedly the best performed
two year old out, having proved himself, through
Cellina, better than The Hermit, setting aside
the easy manner in which he beat Achievement for the
Middle Park Plate. Whether that filly was out of form
or not. I venture to predict a repetition of her defeat
whenever they meet on similar terms. Having expressed
an opinion on several occasions lately that Hermit is an
infirm horse, I cannot believe in his chance, although if
sound he must possess a wonderful one, looking at
Knight of the Garter's running in the Two Thousand
Guineas last week. _ _

The Chester programme is of the usual magnitude, and
the meeting bids fair to rival any of its predecessors in
point of racing and patronage. The Wynnstay Handicap
will probably go to Go OJERAT, unless LEAP YEAR should be
amongst the starters, and ho is sure to pay his way dur-
ing the season. • It reads like a, certainty in the Eaton
Plate for CHinisA or TRALASSIUS, whichever represents
Lord Stamford's interest, and next to them I fancy LA
MAunrrE. The Mostyn Stakes reads like a good thing for
LADY HIGHTIIORN. Of the 20 horses entered for the Ches-
terfield Stakes, my opinion is decidedly in favour of
ARUNDEL, although if The Hunstman should come to the
post he must, with all his weight, have a chance from his
running with old Saccharometer at Warwick. The Pala-
tine Stakes, with selling conditions and allowances, &c., is
best left alone. The other stakes run on the first day have
not yet closei. •
On Wednesday the Great Produce Stakes will certainly
go to Lord Stamford's representative; probably HEL-
TELLYN ; and QUEEN OF TRUMPS ought to have no diffi-
culty in securing The Flying Handicap for Lord Bateman
unless MONGREL, by no means badly in, gives us a taste of
her quality. The Dee Stand Cup ought to be won by
FEonon or Cliff's representative, and I see nothing to beat
VOLUNTEER in the City Members' Plate, the distance, six
furlongs, being farther than The Queen of Trumps usually
travels successfully. The following list comprises all
those animals from whom I anticipate the winner of the
Chester Cup will turn up :
Horse. Age. Weight. Jockey.
4

RaMA

Lecturer

Tormentor
Moulsey
Caithness

Archimedes , • 5
Lucifer
Garners

Miss Havelock

Madame Cleopatre
_ _

Amanda colt

Leases

3

Surney
Bracken
Sunflower filly 3

Weather Star..... 3 -
Rama proved himself a thorough race horse on severs

occasions last season, and it only requires him to come
well to the post to give a satisfactory account of all his

competitors, and especially of Lecturer and Gomera, both
of whom would have to succumb to him. Not being in
the secret of his noble owner's intentions, however, I can-
not disputO the great chance John Day's selected animal
must have, although, if it be Lecturer, I am at a loss to know
the reason why Quick March, or rather Miss Havelock,

should not beat him again, as she was not half prepared
for the Northamptonaliire Stakes, and is a groat deal more
fit to run for the Cestrian prize than she was then.
Tormentor, it is to be hoped, will go better in the actual
race than she does in the market. Moulsey is remarkably
well in, but the old horse will not like the distance. Ii
Caithness comes fresh to the post he is bound to hold a
conspicuous position in the race, but the only good policy
in his case will be to follow the money. Archimedes has
a tempr which may expose itself over such a course
as the Roodee, otherwise it will not surprise. me to
see him forward in the actual race. Lucifer has been
highly tried, backed for a lot of good money, and is, I think.
sure to get a place. Madme Cleopatra, Amanda colt, and
Leases, will all be beat by Mr. Wood's mare. The only
other that attracts my attention is The Sunflower filly,
whose running lately stamps her as the best three year
old engaged. To sum up the different merits of the field,
1 expect to see Rama, John Day's best, Lucifer, Archi-
medes, Miss Havelock, and Sunflower filly occupy the most
forward positions; and I believe in Miss HAVELOCK
winning, with LITCIFER for a situation ; at the same time
ARCHIMEDES appears to be next very dangerous.
Notwithstanding there are 34 nominations for the Two
Year Old Plate, run on Thursday, there is very little
doubt LADY HAWTHORN will prove herself too good for all
corners. For the Cestrian Handicap 1 prefer Hoi.mix,
unless he should have incurred a 101 b. penalty by previ-
ously winning the Chester Cup, when CONUNDRUM must
take a deal of beating. The Dee Stakes will probably
bring out The Rescue, Blinkhoolie, Premier, and Captain
Kidd; at any rate, if the field is swelled by others, it is
not very likely they will interfere with the result. Lord
Coventry's horse has been backed for good money for the
Chester Cup, which is a convincing proof the stable think
well of him ; still my opinion is in favour of CAPTAIN
KIDD, who wound up his performances last season by beat-
ing Commissioner, Jeannie Deans, and Misfortune in a can-
ter. The Marquis of Westminster's Plate depends a good
deal upon previous running, but AiIISTLEToB should be
very near winning. The Welter Cup will be won by
Of Friday's racing, in the Badminton Stakes, Lord
STAMFORD will most likely furnish the winner, unless
CAWDOR should beat his selected one. The Stewards'
Cup is between HONESTY and RAmA, and in the absence of
Vauban, KNIGHT OF TILE GARTER should win the second
Beaufort Biennial Stakes. The other races which take
place on that day are better left to the judgment of your
readers

A FRESH MAN.

The colt' by Lampton out of Lampada, 2 yrs, has been
named Duffer.
The four year old filly by Dundee out of Leprosy has
been sold to go to India.
COLOURS or RIDERS.—Mr. Joseph Bell, chocolate, with
yellow spots, yellow sleeves and cap ; Mr. Charles Surface,
black and white hoops.
SNOWSTORM.—Mr. Leighton has named his four year old
colt by Lord Fauconberg (winner of the Hunt Cup at
Thirsk this year) Snowstorm.
We are requested to state, as some uncertainty appears
to exist on the subject, that Hugely. Horse Fair will com-
mence on Saturday, June 1, and terminate on the following
..Thursday, the 6th.
The match between Lord Lyon and Lord Glasgow's
colt by Young Melbourne is to be run on Mon.day in the
Second October Meeting, instead of Monday in the Hough-.
ton Meeting.
NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING.-31r.Sutton and Capt.
Coventry have made a match for 5,000 soya, 500 ft, to run
Lord Lyon and Viridis, weight for age. Rowley Mile, on
the first day of the above meeting. Mr. Sutton has also
matched Lord Lyon against Rama for 1,000 sous, 300 ft.;
the race to take place over the Beacon Course during the
same week, no day mentioned.
BETTING AT NEWMARKET.—Late on Thursday nigh
after the rooms were closed 6,000 to 3,000 was taken about
Lecturer for the Chester Cup with a race, and even 5,000
laid on Blair Athol's foals against Stockwell's for the
Derby of 1870.
DEATH OF MR. GEORGE DAWSON.—The death of Mr
George Dawson, of Middleham, took place a few days ago.
after a short illness, and he was buried on Sunday last.
He was the eldest son of the late M. Dawson, trainer, of
Gullane, and brother to Mr. Thomas Dawson, Mr. Joseph
Dawson, Mr. Matthew Dawson, and Mr. John Dawson.
He was starter at many of the north country meetings,
including Kelso, Ripon, Thirsk, Catterick, Beverley, &c.,
and was respected by all who knew him.
BORDER HUNT STEEPLECHASES.—We observe by the
Calendar that the 20st match between Mr. Chirnside and
Mr. Calder was for 200 toys, and not 100, as stated on
the cards. We believe that Mr. Calder carried lOst 71b
doad weight.
ALDERSHOTT RACES.—We are requested by Capt. Fife
to state that Tom Steele, and not Don Carlos, was second
in the Cavalry Brigade Cup Steeplechase at the late Alder-
shott Meeting.
FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.:--The engine of the
10.3(1 morning expresi train from Leeds to London, on the
Midland Railway, ran off the line near the Methley Junc-
tion, about eight miles from Leeds, on Wednesday last.
The engine-driver, named Frank Morgan, of Leeds, was
thrown off the engine, was run over, and killed on the
spot. The stoker also was a good deal injured, and was
removed to the Leeds Infirmary, where one of his ilrnis
was amputated. Happily the passengers in the train
suffered uo material injury, though they were a good deal
shaken. After rather more than an hour's delay they pro-
ceeded on their journey. The precise cause of the acci-
dent has not boon dimmed.