The Sun.
London, England, 1866-06-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 13, 1866.

LAW INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)
IN RE SHIELD.

This bankrupt was a railway contractor, of 49, Victoria-
street, Westminster, and to-day was appointed for the last
examination and order of discharge. Sir Charles Fox is a
creditor for £7,200, and the total debts amount to about
£lO,OOO. The bankrupt claims a surplus, and the case
was adjourned for further accounts.

CRIMINAL COURT —This Day.
(Before Mr. Mr. Baron Bramwell.)
THE CANNON-STREET MURDER.

This morning William Smith was placed at the bar and
charged on an indictment with having murdered Sarah
Melson, a servant of the Messrs. Be vington, in Cannon-
street, on the 11th of April last.
Mr. Metcalfe, who with Mr. Streight appeared for the
prosecution, in addressing the jury, said there could be no
doubt that a murder of an atrocious character had been
committed in the city of London. On the 11th of April
a man rung the boll, and the housekeeper (Melson) went
down to answer it. Shortly afterwards the dead body of
the unfortunate'woman was found by the doorway, great
violence having evidently been used in causing her death.
The deceased, it appeared, had owed some money to a
woman named Webber, and had been paying her off little
by little, through a man named Jerry, for whom the pri-
soner appeared to have acted as an agent. The prisoner
had been seen going backwards and forwards to the house
of the Messrs. Bevington, and it would be shown by the
evidence that, living at Eton, he was seen walking to the
up train from Slough to London on the evening in which
the murder was committed. The learned counsel pro-
ceeded to give the details of the evidence he proposed to
submit for the consideration of the jury.

A person named Gipps, whose duty it was to see Messrs.
Bevihgton's house cleared at night, said he fastened the
doors before he went away on the night in question. Mrs.
Melson, he said, very seldom went out at night, and had
very few visitors.
Elizabeth Lowe said she was in the house on the night
Mrs. Mason was murdered. Mrs. Melson went down in
answer to a ring, and afterwards she was found dead.
The police-constable who was called in on the discovery
of the body deposed to finding the body in a pool of blood.
He went at once for Mr. May, the surgeon.
Sergeant Ogden, of the City police force, said he was
called in on the discovery of the murder. He saw the
body of the deceased, and near it a crowbar.
By Sergeant Ballantine—There was no blood upon the
instrument or upon the dress of the deceased.
Dr. May, the surgeon who was called in, said he found
many wounds on the head and face of the deceased. The
body was warm when he arrived. There was an undis-
turbed pool of blood, and the injuries the deceased had re-
ceived might have been committed by such an instrument
as that produced. There was no blood on it.
Sergeant Moss said he wont to the prisoner's residence
at Eton on the 17th.of April, and asked him if his name
was William Smith. He acknowledged that it was, and
showed him a letter signed Denton and Terry, and the
prisoner acknowledged that it was in his handwriting,
stating, however, that he had written it for a man named
Andrews. The mother of the prisoner said she could not
remember where he was on the day of the alleged murder,
and that the prisoner had been a great trial to her. He
thou charged the prisoner with the murder, and took him
into custody. The prisoner said it was a very serious
charge, that he was as innocent as a baby, and that
he had not been in London since the 10th of February
when he went to Aldermanbury about some money. He
stated that the letter signed Denton and Terry he presented
towards the close of last year. He admitted that he had
signed the words " W. Denton," as ho had sometimes gone
by that name. He said he know Terry was not entitled
to the money, and that was why he signed the wrong
name. The prisoner was then conveyed to London and
charged, in which he again asserted his innocence. (Some
threatening letters addressed to the deceased, and alleged
to have been written by the prisoner, were then put in in
evidence.)
Inspector Foulger said there was such a great mob at
the station in Bow-lane when the prisoner was removed
to the Mansion-house that they were obliged to manacle a
policeman and send him off in a cab to draw off attention
from the real prisoner. They took the prisoner in front of
Messrs. Bevington's in order that he might be recognise&
Tho learned Judge directed, OR the application of Ser-
geant Ballantine, that no communication should be allowed
between the police and the witnesses.
The Court adjourned at this stage for half an hour.

NEW COURT.
(Before Mr. Justice Bylos)
CHARGE OP CHILD MURDER.

Ellen Shadbolt, 17, who stood remanded from last ses-
sion, was indicted for the wilful murder of her infant
child. _

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The evidence, which was not questioned by th;defence,
was very clear. The prisoner was sitting near the New
River at Newington in the evening, and the child was
found drowned the next morning. The defence was that
the death of the child was not wilfully caused, the theory
of the defence being that the prisoner might have acci-
dentally dropped the child in the river, as the bridge
near which she was seen was open at the sides, there being
merely a bar at tho top and rail in the middle.
(The case was proceeding when we went to press.)

POLICE JNTELLIGENCE.--This Day.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

ASSAULT ON A PARK CONSTABLE.— William Calvert, a
warehouseman, living in New North-road, Islington, was
charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt with being drunk and behav-
ing in a disorderly manner in Hyde-park, and assaulting
Park Constable Henry Matthews, No. 24.
Matthews said that on the previous evening he was on
duty near the Queen's-gate, Hyde-park, when he saw the
prisoner lying across the pathway, with two large bundles
of property by his side, and a crowd of persone round him.
He raised the prisoner up, when ho found that ho was
drunk, and he became very disorderly and struck him.
Mr. Tyrwhitt said he was determined, as far as ho had
the power to do so, that the parks should be kept for the
purpose they were intended—tho recreation of the public.
At the present time the parks were the place of resort of
some of the worst persons in London. He should fine the
prisoner 405., or a month. _ _

W. Jones, a rough-looking fellow, described as a labourer,
of Camden-place, Notting-bill, was charged with being in
an enclosure in Kensington-gardens for an unlawful pur-
pose, and destroying the flowers and shrubs.
Henry Howes, park constable, said that about nine that
morning ho saw the prisoner and some others throwing
stones at the birds' nests in the trees. They afterwards
got into an enclosure to look for ducks' eggs, and broke
several shrubs and damaged some flowers by trampling
on them. There were about 16 persons there, and great
damage was done daily. The prisoner last summer was
convicted for a similar thing.
The prisoner said he was not the one who did the
damage.

Mr. Tyrwhitt said he was resolved to put the law in
force against all persons who did mischief in the parks and
gardens, some of the most mischievous blackguards in Lon-
don frequenting the parks to the annoyance of decent per-
sons. lie should fine the prisoner 40s. or a month
every time he came before him, and he only wished that
some of the others had been caught.

They were making a noise and shouting, and he told
them to go away. The other two, went away, and pri-
soner said he would not go for any. policeman, he had a
right there. M'Kay took hold of him, when he struck
him in the face and knocked his helmet off. He was very
violent all the way to the station. _ _ _

Mr. William J;tries Holden, an inspector of the B divi-
sion, proved that prisoner said at the station he did strike
the constable. His coat was torn by the constable. The
men parading for duty heard the expression.
• Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, 2, Montpelier terrace, a witness for
defendant, who said she was married, bat refused to state
her husband's occupation, was 'requested to leave the wit-
ness-box.

Susannah Anderson, wife of a sergeant in the 11th
Hussars, John Fitch, and Ferdinand Fowles, the boys who
were with prisoner, said he was making no noise and no
obstruction. The police man said he would hit him under
the oar if he didn't go on, and he said he was committing
no nuisance, and would not. The constable then took him
by the throat, and knocked him about, and tore his coat.
Their hats fell off in a struggle, but he didn't strike the
constable.

Mr. Arnold said—l cannot rely upon the evidence of the
police. The prisoner is discharged.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

ODIHAM RACES —TUESDAY.
Immediately preceding the fashionable Stockbridge
gathering this meeting was largely patronised, many of
the patrician and chief supporters of the turf being pre-
sent. It commences the Hampshire reek and being
situated en route to Stockbridge, most of the book-makers
break their journey, so that all the principal operators are
to be seen in the enclosure which gives it the appearance
of a.much more important gathering. This meeting has
been so singularly unfortunate with regard to weather that
it seems almost impossible for the day to pass without rain,
and yesterday proved no exception to the rule, as a more
miserable morning could not be imagined,
heavy showers
falling until the racing commenced, when it cleared up,
and although the sky remained cloudy the afternoon was
comparatively fine for Odiham. The attendance of pleasure-
seekers was exceedingly good considering the weather;
several drags and fashionable carriages were drawn up
opposite the Stand, together with a number of humbler
vehicles. The racing, which commenced at half-past one
and concluded shortly after five, does not require comment
beyond those contained iu the subjoined return, which
includes every detail of the running. Speculation, although
spirted, was very limited, and there was no betting ~n
future events.

The HURSTBOITENE STAKES of 15 sow each, 5 ft, with 50
added, for two-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 71b ;
with panalties and allowances; the second to save his
stake. Half a mile.

Capt. Chi:st:e's Jeannie Deans, by Dundee—Sacrifice,
Bst 41b (Challoner 1
Mr. Padwick's Nov:ce, Bst 11b (J. Mann 2
Marquis of Hasting's Lupa, Bst 41b (Forc:ham 3
Mr. T. Steven's Premie-, Bst 101 b (Payne 4
Mr S. Thellusson's Alice, Bst 71b (lleacoa) 5
Betting-5 to 2on Jeannie Deans, 6to 1 agst Novice,
10 to 1 offered bar two. The favourite took up the running
immediately after starting, and won in a canter by three
lengths. Lupa was beaten about- two lengths from the
second.

THE MANOR PLATE (Handicap) of q 0 sovs, for horses of
all ages; winners extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. E. W. Taylor's Volbynia. by Viode—Knuston's
dam, 3 yrs, Est 41b (car. Est 61b) ..........(H Jackson) 1
Mr. H. Hill's Fair Rosamond. 3 yrs, Est 71b
—(4. Day) 2
Mr. J. Nightingall's Medicis, 4 yrs, 7st (lphick) 3
Mr. G. Wallace's Professor Anderson, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b
(J. Mann) 0
Mr. A. Sumner's Sir Guy, 3 yrs, bit 41b
Mr. G. Bennett's Iconoclast, 5 yrs, 7st 31b (Hibbard 0
Mr. C. Ashton's Nagrada, 3 yrs, 6st 81b (S. Mordan 0
Betting-3 to 1 agst Fa'r Rosamond, 4to 1 each Medecis,
Iconoclast, and Volhynia. Won very easily by three parts
of a length ; about two lengths separated the second and
'third, Iconoclast being a bad fourth, Sir Guy biinging up
the roar.

The STEWARDS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added;
for two-yr-olds; colts, Bst 10Ib ; fillies, Bst 71b. The
winner to be sold for 50 sous. Half a mile.

Mr. Stevens's Adamanthea, by King of Trumps—
Aleline, Bst 71b
Mr. B. Land's Knight Templar, Bst 101 b ...(W. Jackson) 2
Mr. Nightingall's Ambitious, Bst4lolb (Owner) 3
Mr. Thellusson's Alice, Bst 71b..., (T. Fordham) 4
Mr. Hartfield's f by Y Melbourne —Arcadia's dam, Bst 71b

(Het;rtfield) 5
Betting-2 to 1 agst Alice-3 to 1 agst Adamanthea and
Ambitious-5 to 1 agst Knight Templar. Ambitious
made play on the right, followed by Adamanthea and
Knight Templar to the distance, when Adamanthea wont
up to Ambitious, whom he headed and won, pulling hard,
by a neck; Ambitious a good third. The winner was
bought by the Marquis of Hastings for 310 guineas.
The ODIHAM lIINDICAP of 10 sons each, 2 ft, with ICO

added ; winners extra. About two miles.
Mr. Wodson's Deerfoot, 6 yrs, Bst 21b (Deacon) 1
Mr. H. Goatees Monk of Avon, 3 yrs, 6st 121 b (car.
Get 131 b) (Hoskins 2
Mr. E. Brayley's Pelios, 5 yrs, Bst 41b (lj'ordhatn 3
Lord Portsmouth's Whalebone; 3 yrs, 7st 111b(Hibbord 4
Mr. W. Burbidge's Wildair, 3 yrs, 6:4 91b... (S. Mordan 5
Betting-3 to 4 agat Folios, 100 to 30 agst Whalebone,
4to 1 agst Doerfoot, 100 to 15 agst Monk of Avon. Won
in a canter by two lengths ; a length and a half separated
the second and third ; Whalebone wasa bad fourth: Wildair
beaten off.

The DOGMERSFIELD PARK STARES (Handicap) of 5 sous.
each, 2 ft., with 50 added, for two-yr-olds ; winners

extra. Half a mile.
Mr. E. Brayley's Stokeley, by Voltigeur—Madame Clic-
quot, 7st 81b A (Murray 1
Mr. Haward's Chevalier d'Esprit, 7st 81b (Scorey 2
Mr. Burbidge's Rose Stock. 7st7lb (in. 51b extra) ( Carroll 3
Mr. England's Stud, 7st 41b (Hibberd 0
Mr.
t. S wiKinndg,s ell'Ds
ebfira.nee7st 121 b ( .
c. by Drogheda —Gayfield
(BGmsotaalutOen) 0
1r) 0
Cap
Mr. Saxon's Lady Craven, 7st 81b (Clements 0
Mr. Wodson's Pevensey, 7st 41b (H. Clark 0
Mr. Starkey's F Sharp, 7st 21b (0. Page 0
Mr. G. Hodgman's Vicious, 7st.. (Heartfield) 0
Mr. Trimmer's Mimulus, (Holland) 0
• Betting-100 to 30 each agst r Sharp and Lady Craven,
7 to 1 each agst Rose Stock and Vicious, 100 to 12 agst
Stud, 10 to 1 each agst Pevensey and Stokeley, 100 to 8
agst Chevalier d'Esprit. Won, after a fine race, by a neck.
A similar distance separated the second and third, Lady
Craven was fourth, Pevensey fifth, F Shall) sixth, Vicious
next, the others at wide intervals being brought up by
Defiance and Stud. The starter reported Murray and
Heartfield to the Stewards for disobedience at the post.
The SOT:TR-WESTERN RAILWAY PLATE of 5 Soya each,
with 25 added, for two-yr-olds and upwards ; weights
for ago, with selling allowances. Half a mile.
Mr. Stevens's Miss Frances, by the Prime Minister
Gaylass, 2 yrs, sst 71b (f.. 30)
Mr. Mitchell's Yellow Gi..l, Bst 21b (&30)...... Quail]) 2
Mr. B. Land's Knight Templar, 2 yrs, sst 10 b (30)
(Neal) 3
Sir J. Hawley's Sans Si, 3 yrs, Tat blb (.£3o)...(Hibberd) 0
Mr. Aitchezon's Bonne Fortune, 2;yrs, sst 71b (car bst
91b) (X3O) Peplel 0
Mr. E. ti Brayton's Master Shutt, 3 yrs, 7st 51 wo
(Mordan 0
Mr. H. J. Smith's f by Ratan—Flora Macdonald, 2 yrs,
sst 71b (X3O) (Spencel 0
Mr. Nightingall's Elburg, 2 yrs, sst 71b (c sst 101b)(X.30
(H. Clark 0
Betting-100 to 30 agst Yellow Girl, 4 to 1 agst Sans Si,
6 to 1 agst Bonne Fortune, 100 to 15 agst the Flora Mac-
donald filly, 8 to 1 agst Elburg, 12 to 1 agst any other.
Won easily by two lengths; bad third ; Elburg was fourth,
Sans Si next, and Master Shutt last. The ve..uner was
sold to Mr. Goddard for 120 guineas, and Mr. B. Land
claimed Yellow Girl.

The GREY WELE HILL STARES of 5 SOUS each, with 50
added; weight for age, with allowances. About one
mile.

Mr. Wodson's Deerfoot, 6 yrs (£500), 9st 41b...(Deacon) 1
Mr. 11. Putter's Arabia, 3 yrs (£300), ist (Hibbard) 2
Mr. Mitchell's Varnish, 3 yrs (.£100), 7st (Heartfield) 3
Betting-7 to 2on Deer:oot, who won by, a neck. The
winner is objected tn_ .

RACING FIXT
JTJ

RES FOR 1863
FE.

Odiham
Bibury l3
Beverley ai. 3
Stockbridge
Chelmsford l9
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Liverpool Summer
Ipswich.
Hungerford
Newcastle on-Tyne 26
Worcester
',Y.
Bun tsford
Radcliffe 23
Winchester 24
Spilsby
Soutbhamp
Camridge 24
25
Chefterfieldton 25
Huntingdon
Goodwood Bl
UST.

Carlisle 8
Newmarket July
Pontefract
Abingdon
Mansfield
Reading
Hundleby
Nottingham
19
Stamford

AUG

Jersey 1
Brighton 7
Brighton Club
10 9
Lowes
14
Egham
Wolverhampton
Stockton l5
Oxford l6
21
Hastings
SEPT:

4
6
Doncaster
Brecon l7
18
Canterbury
Leicester 11
September
18
Richmond

OCT

Northampton 2
Bedford
Lothians' Racing Club 3
Bromley 4

NOME:

York August 2l
Dovbr 23
PlYtoutb.
Weft Drayton ,. 23
Lictfield '27
Tunbridge 2B
Yartneuth
Derby Summer 29
WElniouth 29
:Minix
Hehdon (Welsh Harp) 2O
MoAmouth
Manchester Autumn 21
Wohisley
ovrmarket Ist October 25
a:still
csi
)BErt.
Nolvmarket2d October 8
Hatrow .. .. 16
Nme*market Houghton ... 22
w crcester
:.1113t it.
Shrewsbury
Leamington Hunt l9

Lincoln
Liverpool
IRISH RACING FIXTURES.
JULY,
Carlow