The Sun.
London, England, 1866-05-09 00:00:00

THE sub, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1866.

ILLIGENCE—(TIais Day).

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.

(Sittings at Nisi Prius, before Mr: Justice Mellor and a

Common Jury.)
SMITH T. MOTTRAM.

In this case the plaintiff, Mr. George Smith, who is a
solicitor, at Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, and
has a private residence at Canterbury-villas, Maida-hill,
sought to recover a sum of £59 19s. 6d., amount of loss
alleged to have been sustained through the purchase of a
horse sold Lim by the defendant.
The defendant pleaded not guilty, but was not repre-
sented by counsel, and offered no defence.
Mr. Smith, the plaintiff, stated that last October he saw
an advertisement in a daily paper stating that the adver-
tiser Lad a horse to dispose of which was suited for a
brougham. The horse was described as being 6 years old,
17 hands high, without blemish, and quiet in harness.
The jury returned a verdict for the amount claimed.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)

IN RE ABELLO.

This bankrupt was a Spanish merchant of Coleman-
street, and he came up to-day to pass his last examination,
and for the order of discharge. It may be remembered
that a few weeks ago the bankrupt left this country, in
order to look after some business in Spain. Immediately
upon his return he was arrested under a warrant. The
case was investigated before a magistrate, who finally
dismissed it, and the bankrupt then obtained leave to sur-
render to his bankruptcy. To-day no accounts were filed,
and his Honour adjourned the case, renewing the protec-
tion.

CRIMINAL COURT—This Day.

OLD COURT.
(Before Mr. Baron Channel.)

In thic Court Thomas Hunt, a ship-keeper, was indicted
and found guilty, in a case in which the parents of a child
six or seven years old were tho prosecutors. The miscreant
decoyed the child on board a vessel named the Zephyr,
to show her, as she stated, the different parts of the vessel.

The learned judge sentenced the prisoner to 15 years
penal servitude.

NEW COURT.
(Bofore Mr. Justice Stnith.)

John Payne and John Carter, two omnibus drivers, the
former being in the employ of a private person, and the
other of the General Omnibus Company, were indicted for
the manslaughter of Alfred Halford.

The deceased was a passenger on the omnibus driven by
Payne, and both vehicles wore going in contrary directions
in the East Indian;Dock-road, both being on the tramway.
Neither of the prisoners seemed to be under the impression
that the other ought to give way, but this not being done
a collision took place, and the deceased, being a passenger
on the omnibus driven by Payne, was thrown to the
ground, and sustained such injuries that ho lingered for
nine days and died. The defence was that the night was
dark and foggy, and that the vehicles did not come in
sight of each other until it was too late to prevent th• ac-
cident.
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

In the case of Christian Olifier, pickle-merchant, who
stands indicted with the abduction of Elizabeth Tolly,
application was made to postpone the case until next ses-
sion, the grand jury having ignored the bill for felony and
found one for misdemeanour.

The application was agreed to, the same amount of bail
being taken for his appearance. The other defendant,
Mrs. Houghton, who stands charged with him, was ad-
mitted to bail in two sureties of £5O each.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Day.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

ROBBERY BY A BANKER'S SERVANT.—George Bolston,
servant to Mr. Charles Caesar Hopkinson, banker, of Nc
3, Regent-street, charged with stealing a quantity of plate
and a gun of the value of .£7O, the property of his em-
ployer, was again brought before ➢Zr. Tyrwhitt, by Ser-
geant Shellingford, 4 C, by whom ho was taken into Cus-
tody at Southampton.

An assistant to Mr. Bartrum, pawnbroker, produced a
number of articles of plate pledged by the prisoner on dif-
ferent days in the name of Mr. Macaulay, as also did an
assistant to Mr. Harrison, showing that the prisoner had
been pledging the property some time before he absented
himself from his master's house.
The evidence having been read over, Mr. Tyrwhitt
asked the prisoner whether ho wished to say anything.
The prisoner reserved his defence, and was committed
for trial.

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DUBLIN UNIVERSITY.—" Not Wisely, but Too
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James Stanley is a very interesting character, and
attracts particular attention amid all the selfish,
volatile crow by whom he is surrounded. While they are
immersed in nothingness he is " getting on so as not to
be taken unawares by the Great Reaper whose harvest-
ing time is all seasons of the year." "Number Five
Brooke Street" also progresses, and Mrs. Lepel pursues her
schemes with unabated ardour and zeal. This story pre-
sents us with some animated accounts of country life and
gay scenes, and some of the characters are described with
vivacity and vigour. The complicated narrative of " All
in the Dark" has some striking incidents in this instal-
ment. Aunt Dinah dies, and leaves her nephew in a state
of bewilderment as to her intentions on his own prospects.
A very interesting article is that called " Cowardice and
Courage." The numerous anecdotes recorded are strange
and striking, and are evidence to the force of impressions
and the pecttliar influence of events upon the mind. The
reader cannot fail to be entertained by its perusal.
" Dreams, Omens, and Predictions" is a curious paper that
will also be found well worthy of notice. It is truly said
that " the world at present is given all to extremes, and
vibrates alternately between credulity and unbelief ; both
are deadly errors." "The Streets of Paris and their Tra-
ditions" is continued, and brings many strange and inte-
resting things before us in its reminiscences of bygone
days. " Oak LeaveS and Mould" is a sketch in verse that
is written in a melodious style, and exhibits deep feeling in
its tone. "The Reform Bill of 1866" is the title of the
political article, and the writer congratulates himself upon
the verification of some predictions before made in this
magazine on the subject. It is said that this Parliament
has shown great vigour and conscientiousness. Perhaps
never before in a great political crisis was there less of the
spirit of faction or more general independence of judgment
or earnestness of purpose exhibited by the House of Com-
mons." On the whole this May number of the " Dublin
University" is a very interesting one, and above the average
in point of morit, and in the variety of its contents.
TEMPLE BAR.—." Lady Adelaide's Oath" is con-
tinued, and is very exciting in this number ; it
records the putting Lady Adelaide to the Oath,
and the terror she exhibited in passing through the
ordeal. This story is most ingenious, and will in
due time reveal the presence of some deep mystery.
" A Beal Casual on Mendicancy" is the continuation of
some papers on the same style of subjects that have before ap-
peared in this serial, are very appropriate at this juncture,
and afford an insight into some phases of life of which
many are ignorant. "Fuss and Feathers "is a sketch in
the satirical line of the follies of the day, and the vanities
of some who make much ado about nothing. " Many
are the people whose lives are made up of fuss
and feathers ; whose education, mind, income, experi-
ence, are also all fuss and feathers, sticking out awk-
wardly at times and showing the naked flesh beneath."
Some lively verses are called " Meoruna Finis Amorum ;"
they are written in a flowing style, and sketch scenes in an
animated manner. "Archie Lovell" is continued, and
this time the extraordinary young damsel struts her brief
hour upon the stage of London, where she shows very
unfavourably, and it is quite a relief when she departs again
for Morteville. " Wastes and Commons" is an article that
well deserves notice at this time when the subject engrosses
so large a share of public attention. It is truly said that
parks and enclosures have never in their way come up to
one's notion of country, and that it will bo a sin and a
shame to allow the molestation at present going on to
continue. Mr. Cowper's measure is not thought
very highly of, and no wonder ; it does not meet the
exigency of the case as well as it ought. The real
point at ' issue is fairly put forth in this impressive
passage—" What we want, what the people of London
want, is a secure guarantee that the open spaces for 15
miles round St. Paul's cannot be enclosed or diverted from
the public use as recreation grounds, and this can only be
done by making the wastes and commons national pro-
perty, which might be easily and speedily effected. What,
however, is done should be done quickly; the hand of the
builder is on his measure parcelling out first plots, his
heart is in his work, and a serious curtailment of the area
of our commons and open spaces may take place should
legislation on the subject be postponed to another session."
" Only too True" is the first part of a story whose scone is
laid abroad. " Modern Eccentrics" is a curious paper, that
relates some strange characteristics. There is a " Sonnet'
to conclude the number, which is rather lugubrious in its
style.

COLBURN'S NEW MON TRLY.—" Cayenne and
French Gufana " is the subject of the first paper,
founded on a Frenchman's reminiscences of a visit
there. The picture is not an attrative one. Francis
Yacox contributes a disquisition on "Esprit de Corps
and Corporation Conscience," which records how
men who would scorn to tell a lie or commit any other
dishonourable action individually, do not scruple collec-
tively to do so. Addison suggests that this is a mistake,
observing very happily that the division of guilt is like
that of matter, " though it may be separated into infinite
portions, every portion shall have the whole essence of
matter in it, and consists of as many parts as the whole did
before it was divided." Cyrus Redding discusses
" Penianism," an appropriate topic just now; and Lieut.-
Col. Miles continues his narrative of a voyage from sea to
sea through the Isthmus of Suez. The story of " Idalia"
is proceeded with, and chronicles the rescue of its heroine
from her dungeon by the devotion of Erceldonne. The
chapter is somewhat spun out. "Lilian's Inheritance" also
continuos, and the mystery of the story is unravelled. Tho
fair child's fatal "inheritance " turns out to be a fearful
species of hereditary disease peculiar to Mexico only.
We have one or two pieces of verse, Nicholas Michell con-
tributing some lines on " The Little Houseless Wanderers
of London."

BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—" The Constable de
Bourbon" has reached the siege of Pavia, so that
we may look for still more exciting chapters. The
other stories, " Thrown Away," and " Briars and
Thorns," both belong to modern English life.
" The Procienses of the Palais Royale" supply an enter-
taining chapter of histories' and biographical recollections.
" Bumptiousness " treats that very common quality with
the contempt it deserves. "About an almost Wish of
Thomas Hood's " is an essay referring to the not infre-
quent desire of attached psrsons for simultaneous departure
from this world. Among the remaining papers are " A
Ride to the Dead Sea," " The One-Legged Lieutenant,"
and " The Deer Hunt at Waltham."

AUNT JUDY'S MAGAZINE. Edited by Mrs. Alfred
Gatty. No. 1. Bell and Dalby.--The young folks
of our time are already, some may think, plentifully
provided for ; but they have certainly no periodical
in their Lilliputian libraries which can at all compete
in attractions with Aunt Judy's stories. It is in-
tended for those who aro out of the nursery, but in truth
there is provision eves for that; and all that story-teller,
artist, poet, and others can do to gratify, to charm, to re-
fine, and to improve tho eager busy world of young folks
has been done. Mrs. Gatty's name is already popular as a
graceful and thoughtful writer, who knows how to com-
bine jest and earnestness, while it is sufficient to say that the
opening story of " The Cousins and their Friends" is by
the author of the ever fresh and delightful " Mia and
Charlie ;" that " The Dial of Life" is sketched by no less h
hand than that of James Nasmyth, of whom all boys at
least ought to know something. " A North Polo Story,"
told in verso, with a spirit that arrests the attention of
other than childish readers, is a tale of an encounter with
wolves in the dreary wastes of the Arctic Seas. Altogether
the miscellany, which includes two other stories, a chapter
on corals, a collection of stray memoranda, and sundry varie-
ties does full justice to the reputation already acquired by
Mrs. Alfred Gatty, as a wise and fascinating caterer for the
young.

GOOD WORDS.—Mrs. Oliphant's story of "Ma-
donna Mary" proceeds with unabated interest,
although painful complications are inevitably in
store. The wilfulness of Winnie, the sorrowful
roomunecleleCt, aro all depicted
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character somewhat after the manner of the pre-Raphaelites,
and with careful minuteness photographs every phase of
thought and feeling. Poor Mary's troubles seem to be
only thickening round her, and Captain Percival is evi-
dently inclined to make mischief out of his Indian experi-
ence. "A Visit to the Andaman Islands," by a Govern-
ment Commissioner, gives an account of those interesting
islands and of their aborigines, respecting whom some
curious experiments have been made. "Quaker Philan-
thropy" is a suitable second chspter to "Quaker Millinery"
in the last number. Dr. Mitchell contributes a paper on
the " Weather of May," in which it is curious to notice
how common are the proverbs and cautions implying dis-
trust of the bright spring weather.
THE ARGOSY.—Among the more attractivepapers
in the Argosy are an essay on Mr. Carlyle at Edin-
burgh, by Alexander Smith, and " The Tent and
its Inhabitants," by Arminius Vamliery. " A
Morning in Copenhagen," by our idle voyager, is a plea-
sant paper, while an Irish sketch, by Anthony Trollope,
will be secure of a welcome. As a whole, however, we
hardly think the Argosy fulfils the promise with which it
sot forth on its voyage:

THE SUNDAY MAGAZINE.--This is a very excel-
lent periodical of its kind, well printed and well
written. Its religious views would not, of course,
suit every reader ; but those of Dr. Guthrie's way
of thinking will appreciate them, while the general
articles, stories, and poems commend themselves to all.
Ox cz A-NsTELL—Once a- ITTed coutillue4 iu its

improved style, with animation and variety; full of
story, legend, song, sketch, comedy, discussion.
The principal story, " The Race for Wealth," is by the
author of " George Geith," so its readers may guess that
it will not be deficient in vigour or interest.
THE ECLECTIC.—The list of contents in this
month's number of the Eclectic has more than usual
interest for the general reader. " Raphael Santi "
is the first topic, and "John Keble" the last, Victor
Hugo occupying a middle position, so that no one can
complain of a lack of variety.

THE FLORAL WORLD.—No. 5 of The Floral
World contains all suitable instruction for the
amateur btanist during the merry month of May, -which is
just now so very ungenial to all living things whether in
the garden or in the household.

THE INTELLECTUAL OBSERVER. Vol. ll.—This
is a scientific miscellany containing very useful and
instructive reading for all of studious and cultivated

tastes

THE ENGLISH MECHANIC.—This is a well-known
periodical of standard reputation in its peculiar line;
and it is plentifully illustrated with appropriate
engravings. It is an excellent companion for an
intelligent mechanic.

THE TRUE HISTORY OF A LITTLE RAGAMUFFIN.
By the Author of " A Night in a Workhouse."
Nos. 2 and 3. Beeton.—The excitement which
was created by the revelations of the " Amateur
Casual" have encouraged the author to venture on
another picture of the lowest strata of London life
this time in a more elaborated and collected form. There
is little doubt that the Little Ragamuffin, what with the
previous performances of the writer, and the interest lately
excited respecting our homeless boy, will introduce him-
self into a very wide circle of acquaintances.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BATH AND SOMERSET RACES-TUESDAY.

The LANSDOWN TRIAL STAKES of 5 Bova each, with 50
added, for three-yr-Olds and upwards; weight for age;
the winner to be sold fer £6OO, or to carry 7lb extra ;
selling and other allowances. One mile. Ton subs.
Duke of Beaufort's Mr. Pitt, by the Prime Minister—
Lurley, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b (Cannon 1
Mr. Saxon's Lord Craven, 3 yrs, 7st 3lb (£600) (H. Clark 2
Mr. W. Day's Out-and-Outer, 4 yrs, Bst 51b (£4OO
(Party 3
Duke of Beaufort's Todleben, 4 yrs, Bst 51b (.£400)
- (H. Day) 0
1
Mr. M. Dennett's Langham, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b (Whitehorn 0
Mr. H. Smith ns Mrs. Stratton, 3 yrs, 6st 111 b (£4OO
(Phillips 0
Mr. C. Glrimshaw's Shrapnel], 4 yrs, Bst 51b (£4OO
(Clement 0
Betting-3 to lon Mr. Pitt, 100 to 15 agst Outer-and-
Outer, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won easily by a
length.
The COUNTY Dininns' PLATE (Handicap) of 50 sous ;
certain winners extra. One mile. Thirty-one subs.

Marquis of Hastings's Lecturer, by Colsterjale—
Algebra, 3 yrs, 7st (H. Day 1
Mr. Chaplin's Raven, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (H. Covey 2
Mr. John Thomas's Brigand, 4 yrs, sst 121 b (H. Clarke 3
Mr. E. Brayley's Pelios, 5 yrs, 7st 121 b (inclu. 51b ex.
(Cannon 0
Mr. Brayley's Viceroy, 4 yrs, 7st (Murray 0
Duke of Beaufort's Jack in the Green, 3 yrs, 7st
(Phillips) 0
Mr. E. Edwyn's Pi:ncess Dagmar, 4 yrs, 6st 131 b
(G. Sopp) 0
Mr. J. B. Starky's Tattoo, aged, 7st 61b) (inclu. 51b ex.)
(S. Adams) 0
Mr. H. Goator's Grace Clitheroe, 3 yrs, sst 101 b
(Kenyon) 0
Lord Stamford's Isabella, 3 yrs, sst 71b (Glover) 0
Betting-2 to 1 agst Lecturer, sto 1 agst Raven, 6to 1
agst Brigand, 10 to 1 agst Tattoo, and 100 to 8 agst
Isabella. Won very easily by a length.
THE FIFTEENTH BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, with
50 added; for two-yr-olds ; colts, Bst lOst ; fillies and
geldings, Bst 7st ; untried horses or muss allowed 31b;
the second to save his stake. Half a mile. Eighty-
three subs.
Mr. H. Chaplin's Hermit, by Newminster—Seclusion,
Bst 101 b
Lord Stamford's Collins, Bst 71b (A. Edwards) 2
Colonel Baillie's Seville, Bst 41b (Cannon) 3
Duke of Beaufort's Ophicleide, Bst 71b (H. Day) 0
Lord Ailesbury's bl f by St. Albans—Cantine, Bst 41b
(Challoner) 0
Marquis of Hastings' Lufra, Bst 41b
Prince De Soltykoff's Bounceawav, Bst 71b (J. Mann 0
Sir F. Johnstone's Faux Pas, Bst 71b (Party 0
Mr. W. G. Craven's Spangle (late Staines), Bst 71b
(J. Goator) 0
Mr. W. Day's ch f Miss Middleton, Bst 71b ...(Clement) 0
Mr. T. Parr 's Opoponax, Bst 71b (Loatel 0
Mr. Smith's Stapenhill, Bst 71b
Mr. Hugh Smith's Harpenden, Bst7lb (Cowley 0
Mr. J. B. Starky's Land Tax, Bst 71b (S. Adams) 0
Betting."-7 to 4 agst Cellina, sto 2 agst Seville, sto 1

agst The Hermit, and 100 to 7 agst any other. Won, hands
down, by a neck.
The BEAUFORT CUP, value 300 sovs, by subscription of 10
Boys each, the surplus in specie; for three-yr-olds, 7st ;
four Bst 101 b; five, 9st 41b; six and aged, 9st 6lb ; penal-
tios and allowances; the owner of the second to receive
25 sovs. About two miles and a half. Thirty-eight
subs.
Mr. It. Sutton's Elland, by Rataplan—Ellermire, 4 yrs,
Bst 10Ib
(Thomas) 1
Mr. Chaplin's Breadalbane, 4 yrs, Bst 10lb (Challoner) 2
Mr. W. G. Bennett's Dalby, 5 yrs, 9st 4lb (Hibberd) 3
Marquis of Hastings's Ackworth, 5 yrs, 9st 71b (inc. 71b
extra) (Cowley) 0
Mr. Pryor's Friday, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (Loates) 0
Mr. Launde's Miner, 5 yrs, 9st 41b (Osborne) 0
Mr. Hugh Smith's John Davis, 5 yrs, 9st 41b (Cannon) 0
Betting —6 to 4 agst Dalby, 3 to 1 agst Breadalbane, 5
to 1 agst John Davis, 100 to 15 agst Minor, and 10 to 1
agst Elland. Won by thirty lengths.
The FOURTEENTK BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, with
50 added, for three-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies and
geldings, Bst 71b ; with certain allowances ; the owner
of the second to save his stake. One mile and a half.
Sixty-Wile subs.
Duke of Beaufort's Ceylon, by Idle Boy—Pearl, Bst 101 b

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Lord Portsmouth's Robin Hood, Bst 71b (Cannon 1(Wells 2
Mr. T. Parr's Lochiel, Bst 10Ib (Chat loner 3
Mr. R. W. Cameron's Peer, Bst 10Ib (Edwards 4
Mr. H. J. Smith's Monk of Avon, Bst 101 b (J. Goater 5
Betting-6 to 4on Ceylon, sto 2 agst Robin Hood, and
7to 1 agst any others. Won by three parts of a length.
SELLING STAKES of 3 soya each, with 25 added ; for two-
yr-olds and upwards ; weight for ago, with selling al-
lowances. Half a mile. 11 subs.
Mr. T. Hughes's Glendusk, by Mildew—Hop Blossom, 5
yrs, Bst 101 b (.£3O)
Lord Westmoreland's c by Tadmore—Merry Sunshine,
3 yrs, Est (£3O) ............................... (Kenyon 2
Mr. Stevens's Newnharn, 3 yrs, Bst (.£3O) ....... (Payne 3
Lord Rendlesham's Preferment, 3 yrs, Bst (.£3O) (Parry 0
Mr. Howard ns Opposition, 3 yrs, Bst (£30).., J. Mann 0
Mr. W. Thomas's Roarer, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (.£3O) Clement 0
Lord Coventry's Cotillon, 3 yrs, 7st 11Ib (.£3O
Betting-2 to lon the Merry Sunshine colt, 3to 1 agst
Glendusk, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won cleverly by
three parts of a length.
The BATH HANDICAP of 10 sous each, 5 ft, with 100 added ;
for three-yr-olds and upwards; winners extra; one
mile. 35 subs, 24 of whom pay 5 soya each.
Captain G. Day's Stinger, by Big Ben—Nettle, 3 vrs, Est
llb
((Kenyon ) 1
Lord Coventry's Drum, 3 yrs Est 71b (H. Clark) 2
Mr. E. Brayley's Bitter-Sweet, 3 yrs, Est 11b...(Murray 3
Duke of Beaufort's Siberia, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b ...(Cameron 0
Mr. E. Brayley's Viceroy, 4 yrs, 7st 71b (Good 0
Mr. Maund's Wild Bee, 4 yrs, 7st (Hibberd) 0
Mr. John Thomas's Brigand, 4 yrs, Est 121 b (Clement) 0
Mr. T. V. Morgan's Contraband, 4 yrs, Est 121 b
(H. Covey) 0
Mr. Edwyn's Elegance, 3 yrs, Est llb (G. Sopp) -0
Betting-5 to 4 agst Drum, 3to 1 agst Stinger, and 7to
1 each agst Bitter-Sweet and Wild Bee. Won cleverly by
half a length.

THE SCOTCH REDISTRIBUTION OF SEATS BILL. -
In the Scotch bill, the distribution of the seven additional
seats does not seem open to the slightest objection—pos-
sibly, indeed, the town of Aberdeen may think she ought
to have a second member as well as Dundee, but she can
comfort herself with the fact that the county gets what
eke does not, and that what a friend gets is not lost.
The franchises are, of course the same as the English,
with the necessary exception of the county ownership
franchise, which is brought down to £s.—with the
condition of residence, a condition which the Lord Advo-
cate would have done well to extend to all ownership
qualifications under £lOO. As a sort of set-off to this, the
new ownership electors in burghs must reside within the
boundaries, and not, like the ten-pounders, take a margin
of seven miles round. The Scotch bill is a peculiarly good
bill ; but it is sure to be severely attacked from both the
English and the Irish camps —from the English because
we have got seven of their seats, from the Irish because
the spoil of England has all come north, and none gone
west. Nothing, however, can be clearer than the claim of
Scotland to at least those seven seats, alike on arithmetical
and on moral grounds.—Scotsman.

CHARLOTTE WINS OR.—lmmediately after the
decision of the judges with reference to the case of this
wretched woman she was taken back to Newgate, and after
having partaken of some refreshment she was at once taken
to Exeter gaol in charge of one of the warders. It appears
that since she has been in custody she has conducted her-
self very well, and in a manner becoming her position, and
although she did not offer any opposition to the course that
was taken on her behalf, she was to a certain extent com-
pletely passive in the matter, and it would seem from ob-
servations that dropped from her that she has all along
been prepared for the worst, and did not entertain any
expectation that she should escape the sentence of the law.
It is a fact that is probably not generally known that the
Government have paid the whole of the expense of the
legal proceedings that have been taken on behalf of the
prisoner, the advisers of the Crown considering the pointts
that were raised to be of such importance as to render it
advisable that a solemn decision should be come to by the
judges upon them. The prisoner was, of course, utterly
unable to find the necessary funds, and the Government
felt it their duty to do so.