The Sun.
London, England, 1858-06-03 00:00:00

WELLINGTON YACHT CLUB.

The first match of this recently established yachting
club, under the immed►ate patronage and presi'tenoy of
the Duke of Well►ngton, came off on Tuesday. His grace
and Lord de Ros were present at the race, with a party
of gentlemen, on board a boa: provided for their accom-
modation ; and it is many years since the reach of water
between Battersea and Putney presented so animated
and gay-an appearance. The following were the compet-
ing yachts, presenting, as it will be seen, a fine fleet :
Yachts. Tons. Owners.
Anglesey
Wellington
Blue Bell
President

Zonave
Cremorne 3
....,. „J. B. Barney.
Belle
Emily 8

The course was from Battersea-bride up to a boat off
Wandsworth meadows, twice round the entire distance.
The race was very fine and very exciting throughout.
The wind was light from the westward, and ever and
anon the boats were partially becalmed, but light airs
sprang up, and the race was resumed with spirit and
ardour. The lesser boats were conveniently placed, so
that they might freely can't on a hundred yards or more
above the larger ; and all being in readiness, with; ac-
companying cutters and shallops, a fine start was effected
just before three o'clock. All were in trim almost in a
ululate, when the Cremorne gallantly led the way up
the reach, followed by the Anglesey, Bell, and Z suave,
the latter fetching up well. They had to go about
Spiller's, at which time the larger boats were beginning
to overhaul the smaller, and were coming up fast in front.
Off Salter's the picture was exceedingly fine. The
Z wave was on the waterbeam of the Cremorne passing
her ; the Belle was close astern of her ; and then came
the Anglesey, and not more than ha:f a dozen yards off ;
and next the Emily. The wind died off, and they had
scarcely enough way upon them to go round well ; but
at the moment they first turned there was a cat's-paw in
their favour, and they rounded as f 'lows :—Z.tuave, Ore.
more, Belle, Anglesey, Easily, President, and Biue
Bell. In the run down the Emily hoisted an enormous
calico square sail, and, after being put out of her course
and driven foul of a boat by the Z ouave, slipped into the
first place, turning the lowtr boat for the first time a
minute and a half in advance of the Blue Bell, which bad
become second, the Cremorne being third, the Welling-
ton fourth, and the Z suave next. From this point it
was deemed by all present certain that the Emily, with
her advantage of size, would win ; bet it turned out
otherwise, for, with a lead of half a mile or nearly so,
and within the same distance of the winning boat, the
Emily became as much becalmed as though dead at
anchor, aLd the Anglesey, quietly working the lee
shore, suddenly put in an appearance, and won by half
a minute, the Emily being second.

Mr. Gamberdella, the commodore, presented the priat
—a handsome silver cup—and the toasts of " The
Queen,' "The Prrsident," &c., were duly honoured.

ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB.

The entries for the first match of the season of the
above popuLer club closed last night, and ara as follow :
Fir•t el is?, exceeding 20 and not exceeding 30 tons.
Yachts. T mas. Owners.
Phantom
Guothe
Zillah
Second class, exceeding 10 and not exceeding 20 tow.
Yachts. Tons, Owners.
Kitten l3 , Mr. R. Each.
Argonaut
Wanderer

The prizes for the first class are 401., 201 , and 101.,
the first two priz is in plate ; and for the second crass
30/ , 101., and 51, the first one in plate.
The distance in the first class will be from Erith round
iho Nore Light and back ; and in the second class from
ith to Southend and back—and there will be a han-
dicap of half a minute per ton.
The match will take place on Monday and be accom-
panied by the Prince cf Wales, which will have a mili
tary band on board, and will have London-bridge at 9
o'clock, and B.ack wall at a quarter to 10, calling at
Eritb.

POLI-ag INTELLIGENCE.—June 2.

MANSION-HOUSE.—Mr. Thomas Jones, a
respectably-dressed man, of about 40 years of age,
was charged before the Lord Mayor with having
assaulted Ann, his wife.

The prosecutrix, who exhibited a black eye, and
was accommodated with a chair whilst giving her
evidence, said—Yesterday I accidentally met the
defendant, who has deserted me for a twelvemonth,
in a confectionet's shop in Old Broad-street. I
asked a friend of his who was with him to lend me
a few shillings to pay my lodgings, but he declined
doing so. I then asked the defendant whether he
intended to let me starve in the streets, as I had
not received any money from him for my support
for nearly a twelvemonth. He made no reply, but
attemp' ed to rush past me, upon which I told him
that he should not go like that, and that Iliad been
looking for him for 12 months in order to compel
him to maintain me. lie put up his hand, and I
struck him on the hat with my parasol. He took
from hi pocket a knife, and said be should like
to stab me with it, but I do not think he in-
tended anything of the sort. We then went to a
pudic house in Bisbopsgate-street, where he per-
suaded me to give him my wedding-ring and
keeper. He called for soma port wine for me, and
drank several glasses of
gin and water himself,
when he suddenly gave me a blow in the flee and
darted out of the 'house. Ipursued him, ceiling
out " Police," and he was overtaken and locked up.
Cross-examined by Mr. Woutner__l do not know
where the defendant is living now.
, Us drove me
him I swear I did not take 1 200/. worth of from home through h's misconduct. When I left
pro-
perty belonging to him with e. I will say how
much I took when my solicitor is present.
me.
Lord Mayor—l do not think it at all neces-
sary to ern:-r into these particulars.. I have simply
to de with th t charge of aitsault.
Prosecutrix—Four months ago I receives for
some tint) ls. 61 per week from the parish. I
have been comp-11rd to pawn my gold watch,
chains, aud rings, to maintain myself.
Cross-examination ern tin ucci— I have been to
Guildhall and to Bignigta3-wells police-station. I
was bound over at Guildhall to keep the peace for
six mouths for breaking glass.
Tine Lo:d Nlayor—The only question is whether
an assault has feen counuittial. The prosecutrix
exhibits a black eye.
Mr. Wontner—The question is whether she did
not g-t it in the scuffle between herself and her
lursb aid when he attempted to get out of here .m-
-pa.)y. I uuderstand that wh-n she left her hus-
band's house she took 1,2001. wo.th of property
with her.
The Lard Mayer—With that I have nothing
whatever to do here. Under any circumstances it
it a most cowardly action for a man to strike a wo-
man. It is the duty of the defendant to provide for
his wife inste Ld of deserting her for a twelvemonth.
rcedetime saonn(rie friendsetr eet
aosfatthiesfraecstpoeryc ivel shall adj 'urn the case for a fortnight, in the h ape
pthaarttieint atvtilellminer
ar-
rangement between them. The defendant must
enter into his own recognisances in 2W., and find
one surety in 101., to attend on the day of adjourn.
ment ; and if an arrangement is not then come to,
I shell a
The defendant,
dedijeutileiacautt upon
inthetchoe ens'.urse
0
ta short time, put
in the required bail and was liberated.