The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-15 00:00:00

UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.—( This Day.)

The. Oxford and Cambridge University Boat-club
race, which has been a subject of great excitement
for some time past, came off this morning.
The morning was very cloudy, the sun struggling
at intervals to shed an enlivening ray over the
scene, whilst a strong piercing east wind blew,
causing a heavy swell upon the river; but, not-
withstanding these obstacles to the satisfactory
enjoyment of out-door amusements, numbers of
persons had congregated on the banks of the river,
and on Hammersmith-bridge and other points
where a view of the race could be obtained. There
was also a large gathering of horsemen on the
banks, who kept pace with the rowers the distance
they had to pull. A number of Citizen and Iron
Steamboat Companies' boats had been chartered by
Messrs. Searle and Sons, Mr. Wylde, and others
for conveying gentlemen to the place of starting,
and to follow the competitors, which were liberally
patronised by the respective friends of the Univer-
sities, and by others who take an interest in aquatic
sports.
For some time past the crews have been in train-
ing, and the skillful manner in which they per-
formed theirwork excited the admiration of all who
saw them.
The following were the crews :

OXFORD.
1. H. F. Baxter, Brasenoso College, lOst. 21b.
2.: R. F. Clarke, St. John's College, list. 131 b.
3. C. G. Lane, Christ Church, list. 91b.
4. Hon. V. Lawless, Balliol College, 12st. 31b.
5. G. Morrison, Balliol College, 13st. 11b.
6. R. W. Risley, Exeter College, llst. 121 b.
7. G. Thomas, Balliol College, list. 41b.
Stroke, J. Arkell, Pembroke ollege, 10st. 121 b.
CAMBRIDGE.
1. N. Royds, Trinity College, 10st. 61b.
2. H. J. Chaytor, Jesus, lOst. 131 b.
3. A. L. Smith, Trinity, list. 111 b.
4. D. Darroch, Trinity, 12st. 41b.
5. H. Williams, St. John's, 12st. 61b.
6. R. L. Lloyd, Magdalene, list. 91b.
7. G. A. Paley, St. John's, list. 71b.
Stroke, J. Hall, Magdalene, 10st. 41b.

From the above it will be seen that the prepon-
derance of weight was in favour of Cambridge, from
the rough state of the weather, and was an advan-
tage which no doubt tended materially to decide
the event of the day.
About ten minutes to 1 o'clock. Oxford, dis-
tinguished by a dark blue colour, brought their boat
near the Ship, Mortlake, and pulled to the starting
boat in beautiful style, being heartily cheered by-
their admirers. In a few minutes afterwards
Cambridge followed, distinguished by a light blue
colour ; and the manner in which they passed up
the river to join their competitors elicited admira-
tion from all, and they were as loudly cheered as
their rivals.

The Cambridge was the favourite, 5 to 2 being
,aken freely.

The boats having taken up their position off
Barker's Reach, Cambridge on the Middlesex side
of the river (having gained the first choice), and
Oxford on the Surrey side, the Citizen steamer,
containing the umpire and a large number of other
gentlemen, repaired to the starting point, where
the interest among the spectators became intense,
every one being anxious to catch a glimpse of the
start. The river was tolerably- clear ; but few
wherries being on the water ; the steamboats, with
their numerous occupants, lined the shore on each
side, to make a clear passage•for the boats. A few
barges lay heavily on the water here and there, and
with but occasional exceptions, no chance of an
impediment or obstruction occurred.

At five minutes to 1 the signal was given,
and the boats started in fine order, and were loudly
cheered. Oxford almost immediately obtaine d
the lead, and in a few minutes after, as the boats
passed the White Hart, at Barnes, Oxford was
about a length a-head,
The crews of both of the boats displayed great
tact and ability, and exerted themselves to the
utmost to achieve the much-coveted honour for
which they were contending. In passing under
the railway•bridge Oxford had a great advantage
over Cambridge, and made the most of it, and
seemed determined to maintain it.-

On passing through Hammersmith-bridge the
Oxford boat was full four lengths in advance, and
this distance was maintained until a quarter of a
mile from the winning-point, when the No. 4 man
in the Cambridge boat was observed to hold up
his hand, it was supposed to prevent the unapires'
steam-boat approaching, for in an instant a cry
arose "the boat's going down," and the Cambridge
were observed to leap into the water, which of course
put all doubt and uncertainty as to the victory
at an end.

The Oxford boat arrived at the winning point at
about 24 minutes past 1, having maintained the
lead throughout.

RACING FIXT

RES FOR 1859.

Epsom Spring 15
Durham

Newmarket Craven 25
Catterick

Chester Spring 3
Newmarket F. S 9
Doncaster Spring
Shrewsbury l7
Salisbury

Ludlow 19
Bath
Harpenden
Epsom Summer 3l

Chelmsford - 7
Beverley, Hull, and E.R 8
Hungeiford
Ascot 14
Manchester • 15
Hampton 22

Newton .. 22
Newcastle
Odiham .28
Bibury Club 29
Stockbridge 3O

Winchester

1

Liverpool July 13

Carlisle
19
Newmarket July 5 Stamford 2l
Worcester Summer 7 Marlborough 22
Abingdon 12 Goodwood 26
AUGUST. _ _

Brighton
Brighton Club 5
Lewes
Wolverhampton 8
North Staffordshire
Reading lO

York August l7
Egli a •
Rae ell 'e 23
Stockton 25
Lichfield 29
Derby 3l

6 Monmouth 22
Doncaster 13 Manchester Autumn 23
Leicester

SEPTEMBER.

Warwick

LAW INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY
(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans).
IN RE TILDEN CHRISTMAS.

This bankrupt was described as of Sheerness and Dean
Friar's-terrace, New Brompton, coal merchant, and to-
day came up for his certificate. The estate is very small,
and the accounts (by Messrs. Hart, Brothers) shows—Dr.
to creditors, £233 ; Cr. good debts, 13 ; property, £3 ;
excepted articles, £2O.

There was no opposition, and his Honour granted an im-
mediate certificate of the second class.

(Before Mr. Commissioner Fano.)
IN RE NEVILLE.

This plaintiff was described as of Northampton, currier,
&c., and now applied for his certificate. The balance-sheet,
by Messrs. Hart, Brothers, shows—Debtor to creditors,
£1,956; assets—good debts, £69; doubtful, £49; property,
£329; losses, £873; liabilities, £1,264.
Mr. Lawrence was for the bankrupt, and Mr. Bousfield
for the assignees. There was no opposition, and his Honour
granted a certificate of the second class.

CLERKENWELL COUNTY COURT.
(Before Mr. Sergeant Jones.)
NEWTON V. HATTON.-IMPORTANT CASE.

This was an action to recover the sum of £4 ls. 9d., and
Mr. Buchanan,
.for the defendant, took an objection to the
case being heard. Plaintiff had brought an action in the
Court of Exchequer, and the present arose out of the same
cause of action. The writ was taken out on the sth June
last, and the declaration had been delivered. Now, although
plaintiff had not thought proper to proceed with the action
in the superior court, yet it was not discontinued, and he
(Mr. Buchanan) contended that plaintiff should not be
allowed to proceed with this action until that in the superior
court was discontinued.

His Honour was of opinion that the objection was a fatal
one, and adjourned the case till the 28th inst., to give
plaintiff an opportunity of discontinuing the action in the
Exchequer Court. Plaintiff to pay costs.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.--(TRIS DAY.

GUILDHALL.

THE OLD CLOTHES DODGE.--Jacob Myers, a decent-
looking man, aged 35, was charged with being in the house
of the prosecutrix, at Angel-court, with intent to commit
a felony. It appeared that on Friday last the prisoner,
who is an " old clo'-man," went into the house of the pro-
secutrix, kept as chambers, and walked upstairs.
The prosecutrix, Mrs. Baintain, who keeps the chambers,
deposed that when she first saw the prisoner he had a box
of clothes belonging to her, which had been in her room,
in his possession. She called in an officer, and gave him
into custody.

Mr. Mackay, from Mr. Buchanan's, cross-examined the
prosecutrix at some length, and elicited that the prisoner
remained in the house while she went for a constal?le. She
was, however, firm in her evidence that he had the box in
his possession when she first saw him.
Mr. Mackay then addressed the Alderman at some length,
and contended that the whole course of the prisoner's con-
duct was that of an innocent man. He was in the house
kept by the prosecutrix, certainly, but he was there in pur-
suit of his ordinary calling—that of an old clo'-man. It
was not at all unusual for an old do' -man to walk up to the
floor occupied by the housekeeper, when the rest of the
house was let out in chambers. The door of the house was
open, and prisoner, who had some goods he had already
purchased in his bag, merely went up to endeavour to do
some more business. Again, when the prosecutrix went for
an officer, prisoner awaited the coming of that person,
although he had ample opportunities of escaping. Mr.
Mackay hoped the Alderman would dispose of the case at
once. _

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Alderman Rose adjourned the case till to-morrow's Petty

Sessions.