The Sun.
London, England, 1858-05-22 00:00:00

EVENING, MAX 21, 1858.

LUNACY-EXTRAORDIAARY

INQUIRY —(Third Day.)

(Before Mr. Barlow.)

The hearing of the arguments in this extraordinary
ca,e, to ingu.ir,; into the state of mind of the Rev. W.
F. Leach, was reaumed this morning at Clement's Inn

The commission was issued upon the petition of Julia
Caroline Leach, the mother of the supposed lunatic, and
at whsse death he will come into possession of nearly
50,000/. in the funds. There was this peculiarity
about the proceeding, that another commission
of a similar nature was disposed of about two
months ago, when, upon the evidence, the jury were
unable to return a verdict, and were discharged.
Another petition was subsequently presented to the
Lord Chancellor, who thereupon directed the prevent
inquiry to take place. Mr. B )Fill, Q.C., and Mr.
Coleridge appeared in support of the commission ; Mr.
M. Chambers, Q.C., and Mr. Garth represented the
supposed lunatic, who was present during the inquiry.
He is a man apparent:y between 50 and 00 years of
age, and wears a large gray beard.
Mr. Bovill having, on Thursday last, opened the case,
Dr. Forbes Winslow was called, and that gentleman
gave his opinion that Mr. Leach was of unsound mind
and was labouring under all sorts of delusions upon
religious matters. After some other witnesses had been
examined, the inquiry was adjourned.
Mr Montague Chambers this mornirg, on the part
of the alleged lunatic, contended that the evidence ad-
duced bad evidently failed, and that although Dr.
Winslow and others had given it es their opinion that
Mr. Leach was of unsound mind such was not the fact.
They had made up their minds to pertain phases as an
evidence of insanity and had judged of the sanity of Mr.
Leach by those opinions. Another thing the jury
should take into their consideration was the effect of
deciding that his client was insane Why, they would
place him in the position of a person dying without a will,
and the effect of this would be that his sister, who bad
married Mr. Sidden, bad taken active steps to obtain
the certificate t-) authorise his removal to a place of
confinement, would become possessed of property to the
amount of 30,0001. It was no evidence that a man was
insane because he promised to marry his maid
servant. Many eminent men had done such a
thing, but the thing to be prevented was
the marriage of his client, because Fuah a proceeding
would greatly alter the prospects of Mrs. Sidden. Hr
should call before the jury some of the most eminent of
the faculty to prove that Mr. Leach wail of sound mind
and capable to manage hie own affairs. Amongst those
gentlemen would be Dr. Connolly, Dr. Tew, and Dr.
Johnson, all men of the highest eminence, and after
the opinions of those gentlemen he felt convinced they
would give it as their opinion that Mr. Leaob, not as
was sought to be established, a p,rson of unsound mind.
Dr Tew was then called, and was under examination
when we went to press. The case will not conclude to-day.

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SPORTING INTELLIGENVE.

FRIDAY-THE OAKS DAY.

As usual, the Oaks Day was distinguished by its quiet-
ness. Although the hill was well covered with carriages,
and although the Grand Stand was crowded, vet there
was no noisy excitement, and no Derby Day fun and en-
thusiasm. Even the dead beat did not stir people into
any uproarious demonstration. They had evidently de-
termined to have a little quiet enjoyment, and nothing
occu-red to mar their pleasure. The deciding heat,
which was run off at five o'clock, detained many pereons
longer on the Downs than they bad intended, and after
it there was a general rush for conveyances to the rail way
station, whilst horses on the bill were "put to" with
extraordinary rapidity.
Tnedead heatcreated a deep sensation, but the ultimate
success of Governess was regarded with great satisfac-
tion by those persons who had looked with suspicion on
Gildermire's running at Chester. In 1856, it will be
I...membered that Ellington was beaten for the Dee
Stakes, and yet be won the Derby ; and it is at least a
strange coincidence that another animal belonging to
Admiral Harcourt should, in 1853, be disgracefully de=
feated for the " Dee," and yet be within an ace of car-
rying off the Oaks. " Tom Dawson" ran sec .nd and
third, getting a little nearer with Gildermire than he
did with his Hadji for the Derby. Governess had been
unsteady in the market, owing to a report that her foot
had been pricked whilst shoeing ; but during the more-
ing she was alternately first favourite with Sunbeam and
Gildermire.

The meeting was brought to a most satisfactory close,
and Mr. Dorling worked with unabated energy to the
last to conduct the proceedings with despatch and regu-
larity. He was ably assisted by his son, Mr. Mason
D,rling, and the promptitude and business-like way in
which the arrangements were carried out were highly
creditable to every person connec'ed with the executive
department. The racing came off as under :
The Glasgow Plate of 50 sous (Handicap), for all ages.
Winners extra. Half a mile.
Mr. Stamford's Fractious, by Orlando, 5 yrs, 7st 4lb
(Fordham) 1
Mr. Norman's Lass of Richmond Hill, 3 yrs, 6.4 t. lib

(Bray) 2
Baron Rothschild's Scribbler, 3 yrs, 7st 11Ib
(Cresawell) 3
The following also ran :—lnder, Massacre, Lady Ain-
tree, Polly Jorinson, Yesa, Perjury, Übique, Lass of
Richmond Hill, Madame Meet, Eltham Beauty, Queen
of Scots, Columbus, Daniel, and Vision.
Betting-4 to 1 each agst Massacre and Eltbam
Beauty-6 to 1 agat Daniel-8 to 1 agat Perjury-10 to
1 agst Lass of Richmond Hill.
Won by a length and a half ; a length between the
second and third ; Madame Meet, Polly Johnson, El-
them Beauth'and Perjury headed the next lot.
The Oak Stakes of 50 soya each, h. f., for three-yr-old
fillies, Bst 71b each. The second to receive 100 soya
out of the stake. Mile and a half. 152 subs.
Mr. Gratwicke's Governess, by Chatham, Bst 71b
(Ashman) 1
Admiral Harcourt's Gildermire, by the Flying Dutch-
man, Est 71b (Aldcroft) t 2
Mr. Jackson's Tuostall Maid, by Touchstone, Bst 71b
(Charlton) i 3
Mr. J. Noble's Proud Preston Peg, by Touchstone,
Bst 71b (J. Osborn) 0
Mr. Howard's Perfection, by Birdcatcher, Est 71b

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(F.,rdbam) 0
Lord Derby's Target, by Joe Love!, Bst 71b (Flatman) 0
Mr. J. Merry's Sunbeam, by Chanticleer, BAt 71b
(Chiliman) 0
Lord Londesborough's Rose de Florence, by the Fly-
ing Dutchman, B,t 71b.... (Templernan) 0
Lord Clifde.'s Chanoinesse, by Surplice, B,t 71b (Bray) 0
Mr. Saxon's Princess Royal, by Slane, 71b (Wells) 0
Sir L. Newman's Botany, by Melbourne, Sit 71b (Bate.) 0
Lord Portsmouth's "My Niece," by Cowl, 84t 71b
(A.. Day) 0
Lord Chesterfield's La Fille du Regiment, by Or-
lando, Sst 7lb (Challoner) 0

BETTING AT STARTING.
3 to 1 agst Gildermire
7 to 2 agst Sunbeam
4 to 1 aget Guverness
10 to 1 apt Turistall Maid
100 to 7 apt Chanoinesse
15 to 1 agst Princess Royal
100 to 6 aget Target
25 to 1 aget Perfection
THE RACE,

After a little wheeling shout and turning about, Mr.
Hibburd dropped his fiat, and they got away in a
cluster. On settling into their places Glidertnire rushed
to the front and was soon in possession of a lead of half
a dozen lengths, Governess lying off until after rounding
Tattenbarn Corner, when she drew forward. After
crossing the read, Gidirmire still held the lead, with
Sunbeam, Tunstall Maid, and Governess next. At the
distance the race was left to the first three, a most
ex,iting "set-to" between Governess and Gildermire
ending in a dead heat ; Tunstall Maid was third, a
length off ; and Sunbeam fourth, clear of her ; Princess
Royal was fifth ; La Fille du Regiment sixth ; "My
Niece" and Botany were the last two. Value of the
stakes, 3,9751.

was 6ftb. The rider of B,vis etippe,t (.11 at startiiTi;.
and the horse galloped past the post riderless. Ttie
winner was sold to Capt. Lane for 75 guineas.
The Paddock Plate of 50 sot's, for 3-yr-clds and upwards;
the winner to be sold for 200 rove if demanded, &c.
One mile.

Mr. J. Cour'a Cantention, 3 yre, 6gt 41b (French) 1
Mr. J. Barnard's Lord Stately, 3 yrs, 6.it 131 h

(Bennett) 2
Mr. 13:anton's Rhisus, 4 yrs, 8.4 10. h (Bates) 3
The following also ran :—Bridal Tour, Wanderer,
Winkfield, Puritan, T. P. Cooke, and Silrertail.
Betting-3 to 1 each agat Rhisus and Bridal Tour, 5
to 1 each agst Lord Stately and Winkfield.
Won by half a length ; bad third ; the others scat-
tered.

THE DEBBY, 1859.
20 to 1 agst Merryman (taken)
25 to 1 agst Rainbow (taken)
1000 to 30 agst Brother t., Sidney (taken)

ASCOT HEATH, 1858.
ACCEPTANCES for the ASCOT STASES of 25 sovs each,
15 ft, and 5 only if declared, &c. ; winners of any
handicap after May 10, 11 a.m., 71b extra ; two miles
and a-half ; 79 subs, 57 of whom declared. The
highest weight accepting being B,t 71b, it has been
raised to Bst 121 b, and the rest in proportion.

Age st lb
Schiedam . 4 8 7
Apathy
Sichaeus
Palmister ...... 3 6 3
Ro.ati 5 6 1
Supple Jack
Herne 3 5 13
Gin 3 5 12
Accurate
Gourd
Pensioner
Lord Stately 3 5 5

Age et lb
Neva 4 5 5
Night Ranger
Pampa
The Courier
Compromise
Lt yalty 3 5 1
Eaperance
Yorkshire Grey 6 pd.
Fright
W ink field
The rest pay 5 sove each.

NEWCASTLE ON-TYNE, 1858.
ACCEPTANCES for the NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE of 200
sous, aided to a handicap of 15 soya each, 10 ft, and
5 only if declared, for three-year-olds and upwards ;
winners of any handicap or stake,- value 200 soup,
after May 7,61 b extra ; of two of that value, or the
Derby or Oaks, 9lb extra ; two miles ; 60 subs, 27 of
whom declared.

Age at lb
Gunboat 4 8 12
Vanity
Underhand
Bashi Bazouk
Breeze
Hobgoblin 4 7 2
The Dupe
Minnie
Bird-in-Hand 4 6 131
Telegram
Sunbeam 3 6 6 '
General Bosquet 4 6 5
Hamlet 4 6 3
Ducrow 4 6 1
Herne 3 6 0
Night Ranger
Meta (h b) 3 5 13
The highest weight accep
it has been raised to that W(
portion.

Age et lb
Rio 4 5 13
Satinetone 3 5 11
Pensioner
Waterloo 3 5 9
Medallion
Sally
Conductor
Honeytree 3 5 5
Benefield
Peeress
Happy Prince
Julia
Dret
Captivator 3 4 13
Br. to Farthingale 3 4 13
El Hakim 4 pd.

ing ba'ng under Bat 121 b,
light, and the ethers in pro-

IbIPBAIAL P-AR LIAMENP.

HOUSE OF L RDS. ••-(YESTERDA.T.
ROYAL CO Al MiSSION.

Tri, Royal Assent was given by commission to The
followin, bills :—The C itisolidated Fund (11 000,0001.);
Stamp D.ity on Drafts Loan; Societies ; Chelsea Hospi-
tal, &c,, Waterworks • Exchange of Lands • Caledonian,
Railway (DalmarooelZ.Brauch) ;Eden Valey, Merthyr,
Tydvil -Water ;' Leatnington, -Biggar, itucl Broughton
' Railway ; Aberdare Water.-vrorks ;,Dundalk:and
Ennis-
killen Railway; Sculcoates and Kingston-uponllult
Gas ; Knighton Railway ; Barnstaple Water-works ;
Norfolk Markets, Town-Hall, &c. ; and Peniiitone,
Thurstone, and Oxepring Gas.
The Royal CjMnaiisionEra were the Lord Chancellcr,
the Enrl of Hard wicke, and the Earl of Donoughtifore.
Their lordships adjourned during pleasure.
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.

SECOND READINGS.
On the motion of Lord REDESDALE, the following
bills were read a second time :—Trent Navigation and.
Holroyd's Estate.
THIRD READINGS.
On the motion of the same noble lord, the Liverpool
Exchange, Manchester Assize CA-rt House, Manchester
Improvement, and Tay Fisheries Bills were read a
third time and pa=sed.

PROBATE AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRA,

TION BILL.

Tbis bill passed through committee and was reported
with amendments.

DIVORCE BILL.
This bill passed through committee and was reported
without amendments.

The Bristol Municipal Charities, Harvey's Charity,
St. Mary Magdalen (Newcastle) Charity, Caviley's
Charity, and Bristol, St. Nicholas, and St. Leonard's
Charities bills also passed through committee.
OATHS BILL. •
The Earl of LUCAN gave notice that when the
Commons' reasons for disagreeing with the amendments
made to their lordships were considered, on Monday
week, he should move an amendment.
Lord CAMPBELL wished to know the effect of the
proposed amendment!

The Earl of LTJCAN said he would take care that
the words of the amendment should be in the hands of
their lordships in due tine.

PROPERTY OF MARRIED WOVEN.
Lord LYNDHURST called the attention of the
noble and learned lord to a defect that bad been dis-
cos?, red in a very important bill passed last session,
by which it was enacted that a married woman,
separated from her husband, wishing_to transfer land,
her property had to be subjected to the examination be-
fore a solicitor of the Court of Chancery. Such a pro-
ceeding would be extremely easy for a person residing
in England, but one of great difficulty for tboAe residing in
the colonies. He knew an instance of a lady residing in
Quebec, who bad been subjected to great inconveni-
enca owing to this circumstance.
Lord CRANWORTH said the defect had not escaped
ob3ervation, and he should bring in a short bill this
session to remedy the inconvenience.

PO RT UMNA. BRIDGE.
Viscount CLANCARrY moved for a return of the
yearly expenses of the repairs of a bridge over the
Shannon near Portumna, and also a copy of any
notice given to the grand juries of the coun-
ties of Tipperary and Galway of the bill now
before Parliament, for charging upon those counties
the future maintenance of the said bridge.
The Earl of DONOUG lIMORE had some objectionsto
parts of the return moved for, but if the noble viscount
would withdraw his motion he would give him all the
information he required on the subject.
The motion was, after a short discussion, withdrawn.

FRANCHISE PRISONS BILL.
On the motion of the Earl of CA.RNA.RVON this
bill was read a second time.

THE INDEMNITY FOR WATT AND PARK.
The Earl of MINTO asked the noble earl the Secre-
tary for Foreign Affairs if any answer to his demands
for compensation to these persons had been received
from Naples I

The Earl of MALMESBURY said he had received a
reply which he believed was a refusal, but he had since
been informed that it was only an argumentative reply.
(Laughter.)

The Bail ef MINTO asked if any steps bad been
taken on this argumentative reply? (Laughter.)
The Earl of MALMESBURY said it had only been
received within the last two houro,

ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE.
The Earl of DERBY moved the adjournment of the
house to Monday, the 31st May.—Agreed to.
Tueir lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(YESTERDAY.)
The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.
The folio wing bills were read a third time and peeved :
—Caledonian Railway (Branch to Port-Carlisle Rail-
way), Hesketh Marsh, Horsham Turnpike Trust, Llan•
daft and Canton District Markets, Northampton Gas,
Plymouth Great Western Docks, Portsmouth Railway,
and Wexford Harbour Embankment.
The following bills were further considered and ordered
to be read a third time :—Globe Insurance Company,
Manchester Poor, Ulverstone and Lancaster Railway,
Victoria Station and Pimlico Railway.
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