The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-10 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

ROBBERY AT VEREY'S, REGENT-STREET.—Elizabeth
Fattison and Jane Skates, servants in the employ of Mr.
Harriett Verey, confectioner, of 229, Regent-street, were
charged with stealing some stale broken bread, a bottle of
ginger-beerrand a small quantity of vinegar, the property
of their employer; and Mary Ann Skates (mother of Jane
Skates) and Mary Ann Williams were charged with receiv-
ing the same—the value not being stated.
Mrs. Harriet Verey having examined the articles which
were produced in count, identified them as her property, and
stated that she permitted no perquisites.
Gordon, 336 A, said, having received information.' from
the prosecutrix that she was being robbed, he watched the
premises on the mornings of Friday and Saturday, and again
yesterday (Sunday) morning. He had seen the elder
Skates and Williams leave each of the mornings, and yes-
terday (Saturday) morning, on their leaving, he asked Wil-
liams what she had got, when she offered him 2s. 6d. not
to take notice, and at the same time dropped a jar of liquid
coffee. On their being further examined a bottle of ginger
beer and some pieces of bread were found on them. Skeates
said she had received the property from her daughter, at
Mr. Verey's. He took them into custody, and on going to
the other prisoners, and asking if they had given the things,
they admitted they had, and he took them into custody.
Mrs. Verey said she had other servants in her employ.
Mr. Beadon committed the prisoners, who seemed to
acutely feel the position they were placed , in, for 10 days
each.

A SILLY ORDER.—For some reason unexplained an order
has been issued at this court that the rcporters for the
future are not to be allowed to see the charge sheets, thus
throwing great obstables in their way as regards the corn •
pletion and accuracy of their reports. We know not at
whose instance the order has been issued, but to say the
least of it, is a very silly ono. We cannot suppose for one
moment that it originates with the magistrates, who are at
all times only too ready to afford assistance to those having
at all times, in a very inconvenient court, a very difficult
duty to perform, and the sooner it is withdrawn the better.

SPORTING NOTES.

THE CESAREWITCH.
Dawson, of unfortunate memory, who was hung at Cam-
bridge for poisoning horses, expressed his opinion that no
man could make money at Newmarket who kept his bed
long after daybreak. And perhaps his assertion was cor-
rect, and I reiterate it, because I wish turfites to assemble
early on the exercise ground each morning this week to
" take stock" of certain animals likely to play conspicuous
parts in the few great Handicaps yet to close, and to see
several "youngsters" that may win a high reputation next
year. The racing, indeed, does not constitute the sole
attraction of the Second October week, for despite the
chilling winds it is the early stroll on the heath and
warren hills which renders Newmarket doubly pleasant
to the legitimate turfite.
Remembering the proverb about the early bird picking
up the worm, however, they had need be wary and not be
so foolish as the early bird, and allow themselves to be
picked up. Their utmost caution must be exercised with
regard
to the Cesarewitch, or they will share the fate of the
nasty little reptile in question. Within the last few days
many important fluctuations have marked speculation, and
the tide of favour has ebbed and flowed in a most extraordinary
manner with regard to certain animals. Marine has been
brought with great force into the market, and it is stated
that " Lord Freddy" can give an account of the horse,
which he might even tell to the Marines without exciting
the incredulity of the sailors. Then, again, Special License
has been introduced with great force into the market, bud
many people believe that Mr. Merry will be as unfortunate
in his speculation with him as ho was when he bought the
celebrated canary on his electioneering canvass. The
License has shown "form," but I cannot entertain any ex-
pectation of his chance. Much uncertainty exists relative
to Drewitt's lot, but the tone of the market on Saturday
ought to have removed it. Royal Sovereign is, it would
appear by the betting, better at the weights than Borderer,
and as he has always proved himself to be a bad horse, I
shall be much surprised if the race go to Lewes. Sir Joseph
Hawley will, it is expected, renew his "Ban triumphs"
with Lord Nelson, but surely the horse cannot stay the
course ? I cannot sail under his flag. Artless is the hope
of the Newmarket people and she is certainly woll worthy
of consideration. If she have any pretensions to racing merit
she must assuredly obtain a forward place. Yorkshire
Grey is another Newmarket horse of whom some
expectations are entertained, and I ant induced to
believe that he will prove a dangerous antagonist to the
favourite. For a " situation" ho is at any rate worth
keeping on the right side of the book. Clydesdale I cannot
fancy now, and perhaps it would be better to back him to
break down against winning. Vanity will prove her right
to her title by her attempt to carry off his stake. Moor-
cock will not be in the first flight. Tunstall Ma id has no
charms for me. Independence and Gaspard will run good
horses, but Cythetus may be more dangerous tha n he was
at Warwick. Baron Rothschild's lot I cannot understand,
but it will not, I fancy, furnish a very formidable candi-
date. Prioress must be regarded with much suspicion, for
it is difficult to understand the " tin" tactics of her
owner. She is reported amiss. Tho betting on Saturday
would indicate that her opponents have missed their tip.
I will not weary the reader, however, by stating my opi-
nion in full in respect to every horse likely to go to the
post ; but shall merely record my conviction that the
Stakes will be won by either

MARINE OR ARTLESS,
;ening YORKSHIRE GREY for a cockboat

A FRESH MAN.

MURDER AT MOTIIIIRIV_ELL.

Late on Wednesday niiht, or early on Thursday
morning, upon the road leading from Motherwell
past the village of Windmill-hill, in the parish of
Dalziell, situate at a distance of two miles from

Hamilton, a young lad named John Wylie, aged
about 18 years, an underground waggon-driver,
residing as Craigneuck, in the said parish, met an
untimely death under the following circumstances :
—lt appears that on Wednesday night a datring club
had met in the house of Alexander Smith, publican,
near Motherwell, on the Hamilton-road, and where a
number of colliers, miners, and others had been
enjoying themselves. Among others in that house,
but not connected with the dancing party, were
four miners—viz., two brothers, named Jas. Ander-
son and Joseph Anderson, both belonging to Camp
Co:liery, Dalziell, and also two brothers, named
Jas. M'Phee and John M'Phee, both residing at
Windmill-hill village, all of whom had left Smith's
publichouse at 11 o'clock, and went on their way
towards home together. Before reaching home, and
while opposite M'Phee's lodgings at Windmill-hill,
several persons, including Wylie, the deceased, and
some women from the dancing club, passed them
on the road while they wore there. An altercation
commenced in some way or other between one of
the four and another of the dancing party, which
resulted in blows being struck. The Andersons and
M'Phees arc reported to have immediately seized
paling stobs, which they found in the hedge close
at hand, and by one of which weapons Wylie was
struck on the head, knocked to the ground, and
never rose again. One of the party bolted off
.when
he saw the paling stobs made use of, and on his re-
turn to where Wylie lay he observed him lying on
his back, lift his hand, and place it across his
breast. This was the last movement he made. His
body was carried into the house of his stepfather,
closely adjoining; and Dr. Samuel Thomson, of
Motherwell, being sent for, he, on examining the
body, found life to be quite extinct. The two
county police constables, Peter Stewart and Robert-
son Speirs, were not far distant from the scene, and
immediately proceeded in search of the two Ander-
sons and M'Phees, whom they fortunately succeeded
in apprehending within a house situated at Kids-
ton's-row, Camp Colliery, Dalziell, a distance of
nearly two miles from Motherwell. On entering
the aprtment these two officers found the whole
four sitting at supper, and, to all appearance, pre-
paring to make off, as the two M'Pheos were a good
distance from their own lodgings. It was fortu-
nate the officers arrived at the moment and
secured them. Much praise is due to Stewart and
Speirs for their activity in the matter, as well as to
those villagers who kindly proffered their services
and assistance. One of the latter, a boy named
Scoular, pointed out James Anderson as the person
" who knocked down Wylie with a stob." The
prisoners were conveyed to Hamilton about two
o'clock a.m., and shortly afterwards Capt. Mackay
and Superintendent Irvine, of the county police
force, arriving at the spot, were busily engaged in-
vestigating the affair, and took possession of the
stubs used by the prisoners. It is stated that about
the time Wylie was laid prostrate on the ground,
one of the four was overheard making use of threats
against another of the dancing party, "that he
would take his life before he slept that night." It
is unnecessary, however, to enter into more parti-
culars, as these remain to be properly inquiredinto
by the authorities. On Thursday forenoon the
four prisoners were examined by Mr. Dykes, pro-
curator-fiscal, before Mr. Sheriff Veitch, at Hamil-
ton, on the charge of murder, and committed to pri-
son. They are all young men, between 20 and 30
years of age, and, we understand, unmarried.