The Sun.
London, England, 1857-09-23 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. (This Day.)

WESTMINSTER.
UNPROVOKED AND FEROCIOUS ASSAULT.—Patrick
Welsh, a fellow of meat repulsive appearance, who bore
marks of having been recently engaged in a pugilistic
contest, was charged with the Billowing unprovoked and
ferocious assaults :
William Anderson, a very respectable looking elderly
man, said he and his son accompanied by two or three
friends, went into a public house at Knighteb►idge, at
three o'clock yesterday afternoon and called for some
spirits. On their being poured out prisoner intruded
himself into their company, and insisted upon having
some. They refused to give him any, upon which he
seized some tobacco out of complainant's son's hand, and
upon his endeavouring to prevent his getting it, prisoner
threw him violently on the ground on his head. Com-
plainant seeing his son weltering i❑ his blood and insen-
sible endeavoured to secure the accused, who attacked
him with great fury and then ran away.
Mr. Paynter—What was the amount of the injury
done to your son T
Complainant—He was insensible from the effects of
the injury at the hospital for four hours.
Mr. Paynter—How did tie prisoner get the marks he
now bears upon his face.
Police constable Page, 147 B.—He got those marks
on the previous night. He went into a coffeeshop at
Knightsbridge, and robbed a labouring man of two halt-
crowns. He was detected in the act, and the man in-
stead of giving him into custody gave him a sound
thrashing.
Mr. Paynter— Do you know the prisoner?
Constable—Well, and he is one of the most desperate
characters in London. He has been repeatedly charged
with violent assaults, so often that I can safely say out
of the last eight years he has been in prison four.
Mr. Paynter, to prisoner—What have you to say.
Prisoner—l only wanted a pipe of tobacco, and they
would not let me have it, and hit me.
Mr. Paynter—You have committed a most unpro-
voked and brutal assault, and are remanded for a week,
by which time the effect of the injuries inflicted by you
will be ascertained.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
A THIEF DlCTECTED.—Eiizabeth Campbell, a decent-
looking young woman, was brought before Mr. Bingham,
on the following charge.
It appeared, from the evidence of Mr. Aldoree, pawn-
broker, of Berwick-street, tbat on the preceding after-
noon, the prisoner entered his shop, and °Wesel the two
pieces of cloth produced in pledge. He asked her how
many yards there were ? She replied 28 ; that she
wanted the loan of V., that the silk was al in one piece,
and that these was quite sufficient to make two dresses.
He then measured it, and found that, in addition to
their being only 24 yards, the silk had been cut into
two pieces. He told her of this circumstance, and asked
who the silk belonged to I She at first said it was her
own, and then that it was her sister's, whom she alleged
lived close by in Noel-street. Not being at all satisfied
with her statement, he sent for a cen-itable and gave
her in charge. The silk was subsequently traced to have
been stolen from Messrs. Se werby and Tatton'e, Regent-

circus.
Charles Brown, shopman in the employ of Messrs.
Sowerby and Co., identified the silk, which was worth
V. 155., as their property. It bed not been sold in the
usual way, and was safe in stock yesterday morning.
Constable 122 C apprehended the prisoner, who, in
answer to his inquiries, said a strange woman had given
the silk to her to pledge, and she was to have 51. for her
trouble, and she being hard up for money gladly accepted
the offer, not knowing it was stolen. At the station she,
was searched and a sovereign found upon her. Prisoner
now pleaded guilty, and was committed for six months.

SEIZURE OF OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS.

Bet seen 4 and 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon ranch excite-
ment was caused in Holy well-street and Wych-street, in
consequence of a large body of police under the direction
of Soper intendant Durkin, of the F division, making a
most extensive seizure of obscene books and prints at a
number of the shops in each of the above-named streets.
A. few days ago search-warrants were issued by Mr.
Jardine, and ye=terday afternoon they were carried into
execution. The arrangements for the seizure were
all carried out in the most quiet mantle-,
a constable having been placed at the door at
each of the shops to prevent any person leaving the
premises without the knowledge of the police. Six
shops were entered, and a number of portfolios,
containing prints of the most disgusting descrip-
tion, also an immense quantity of books, were
seized by the police and conveyed to the Bow-atreet
police-court. The houses entered were-14, 52, and 53,
Holy well-street ; and 45, 40, and 2, Wych-street.
The books and prints having been laid before Mr.
Jardine,

Mr. Bodkin said he had to apply for six summonses,
under the act lately passed by the Legislature for the
prevention of the sal• of obscene publications. The
police, aimed in each cage, had entered the several
houses above-mentioned, and had found th• books now
on the table.

Sergeant Thomas was than examined, and stated that
he entered the premises, 52, Holywell-street, and there
found a large quantity of plates of an obscene nature.
Mr. Bodkin—What is the name of the person who
occupies the shop

Sergeant Thomas—The man gave the name of Smith.
A summons was then granted.

Inspector Firman, of the B division, then came for-
ward, and, in answer to questions from Mr. Bodkin,
said he entered the premises No. 2, Wych-street,
occupied by a person who gate the name of Charles
Paul, and seized a number of books and prints which he
considered of an obscene nature. He also found a goon-

tity of stereotype plates of a book which he considered
came within the meaning of the act.
A summons was also granted in this case.
Evidence of a 'similar description was given in four
other cases, and summonses were granted for the
attendance of the parties keeping the shops.
Mr. Jardine (taking up one of the books and looking
at it) ask.id Idr. Bodkin how he knew that it was an
obscene work.

Mr. Bodkin—l believe it is, but the book had better
be mad. (Laughter.) _

Mr;Jardine—Who's to read it 1.
Mr. Bodkin—Superintendent Durkin has had charge
of seizures, and he perhaps would do so.
Mr. Jardine—Very well. If Mr. Durkin will con-
sent let it be so.

Superintendent Durkin then, smiling, took up a num-
ber of the books, and left the oourt, promising to "mark
the obscene passages."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LEICESTER RACES.—TUSDAT.
The Ladies' Plate of 30 soya in specie, added to a Sweep-
stakes of 5 soya each, for three-yr-olds and upwards.
One mile. 6 sub.,
Mr. Stevens's Barbarity, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (Prior) 1
Lord W. Powlett's The Druid, 4 yrs, 95t...(S Rogers) 2
Mr. G. Ongley's Filly, by Gilbert Gurney—Seaweed,
3 yrs, 7st 7113 (Norman) 3
Lampedo, and Elcot's dam colt also ran.
Betting-7 to 4on Barbarity-2 to 1 agst Elcot's
dam cult-8 to 1 agst Druid.
Won by half a length ; bad third—Elcot's dam colt
slipped up at the top turn, and came in last.
The Leicestershire Handicap of 100 Love added to a
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 3 only if de-
clared, Ste. The second to receive 10 soya out of the
stakes. Winners extra. One mile and a half. 34
subs., 18 of whom declared.
Mr. Evelyn, 3 yrs, sst 61b (Wood) 1
Mr. B. Land's Weatherglass, 3 yre (in. 71b ex ) Set 9ib
(Pritchard) 2
Mr. Wilkins's Oakball, 3 yrs, 7st 51b ...(13- Hughes) 3
The following also ran :—Agra, Rotterdam, Pryor,
Saraband, Cockatoo, and Adam.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Weatherglass-4 to 1 eget
Cockatoo-5 to 1 agst Oakball-6 to 1 each agst Evelyn
and Agra-8 to 1 agst Pryor.
Won by halt a length—three lengths between the se-
cond and third—a length and a half between the third
and fourth.
The Two-Year-Old Stakes, a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs
each, with 50 added, for two-year-olds ; colts, Bet 71b
—fillies, Bst 31b. Winners extra. T.Y.C. About
half a mile. 12 subs.
Mr. Halford's Mainstay, Bst 101 b (including 7lbextra)
(Kendall) 1
Mr. S. William's Costrel, Bst 71b (Bush) 2
Mr. G. Ogley's The Happy Queen, 83t 31b (Norman) 3
The following also ran :—Conductor, Convict, and
Plumstone.
Betting-5 to 2on Mainstay-5 to 1 agst Conductor
6 to 1 agst Costrel.
The favourite made play throughout, and won by a
length ; had third.
The County Cup Stakes, by Subscription of 10 soya.
• each, for three-yea,-aids and upwards. The winner
to be sold for 6004 if demanded, &c. Twice round
and a distance. 6 subs.
Mr. T. Stevens's Barbarity, by Sisnoom, 3 yrs,
bit 6'b (car. 6st 71b) (Prior) 1
Mr. B. Land's Amelia, 3 yrs, bat 61b (J. Land) 2
Mr. Mellish's Rotterdam, 3 yrs, 6st 9ib ...(Cuetance) 0
Betting-2 to lon Barbarity.
Won cleverly by half a length. Rotterdam did not
pass the post.
The Juvenile Selling Stakes of 5 Boys each, with 55
added, far two-year-olds. About three-quarters of a
mile. 3 subs.
Mr. T. Stevens' Flora Macdonald, by Harkaway (401)
6.t 10lb (Prior) 1
Duke of Rutland's Filly, by Backbiter, out of Nina
(40/.), Est 101 b (Pritchard) 2
Mr. J. Dawson's Silvertail (401.) 7st (French) 3
The betting opened at 7 to 4 on Silvertail, but closed
at even on Flora Macdonald-2 to 1 agst Nina Filly—
and 5 to 1 agst Silvertail (offered).
Won by a head ; Silvertail was last throughout.
The winner wee bought in for 42 guineas, and Silver-
tail was claimed by Mr. T. Taylor.
The Bervoir Stakes, a Subscription of 5 soya each,
with 20 added by the Duke of Rutland, for horses that
have been hunted, &c. Four-yr-als and upwards
The second,to save his stake, Three miles. 4 subs.
Mr. Saunders's Kingfisher, by Heron, 4 yrs, list
(Knott) 1
Mr. Dart's The Scamp (late Freedom) 12st (Owner) 2
Mr. Edwards's, Weston, 5 yrs, 11st 71b (Owner) 0
The betting opened at 2 to 1 on Scamp, but closed at
evens on Kingfisher.
Won by eight lengths ; Weston did not pass the post.

PONTEFRACT MEETING—TUESDAY.
West York Nursery Handicap. Six furlong.
Prince of Denmark
Meta
Scarsdale
Six ran.
The Pontefract Handicap. One mile.
Rosa Bonhour
BreezA
Skycutter .

Seven ran. Won by a neck.
The All-aged Stakes. One mile.

Ellermire
Augury

AQUATICS.

GREAT BOAT RACE.
The exciting pair-oared race between the Whites and
Pocock P, which has given rise to considerable speculation
iu sporting circles, was contested yesterday for 601. and
was one of the most spirited which has occurred for many
years past. The Whites (brothers) are young men be-
longing to Bermondsey ; the Pococks (also brothers)
hail-from Lambeth. The former are very young men,
both having recently been winners of Doggett's Coat and
Badge ; the elder Pocock (William) has long been re-
owued as a sculler and oarsman, but his brother,
although giving great promise, and the winner of two or
three bard rowed races, is scarcely more than half his
I age. The distance was from Putney to Mortlake ; and
the day being fine the attendance of spectators was very
considerable. Betting was even, the Pococks being
taken for choice. Everything being in readiness the
men started at a most extraordinary pace the Whites
having the best station on the Middlesex side at Putney-
bridge. The Pococks for a moment drew, but when the
Whites got evenly at their work the pace was so equal
that they were stem and stern, and so continued pull
after pull for a dozen strokes. A most extraordinary
and animated race then succeeded, diversified, however,
by the Whites going considerably, ever and anon, out of
the nearest and best course, which materially advan-
taged their opponents, and kept up the excitement c )0-
sequent upon uncertainty until full half the distance bad
been accomplished. The position of oar and oar vies
changed again and again to alternate slight leads
till
above Craven-cottage, where the Whites broke away an
went rapidly in advance; but from changing their
red couurubled
se,
the Pocock', not only here, but eubsequently,.dgave
the gap, which would otherwise have
bemononsi era e.
The lasting qualifications of they oung them
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minutes. Too much credit cannot be given to the losers,
as well as the winners, for their gallant exertions.

ETON AND WINDSOR ROYAL REGATTA.
The annual Eton Regatta took place on Monday, and
was attended by many officers of the Horse and Foot
Guards, most of the Etonians, and a larger concourse of
visitori than has been witnessed on former occasions.
The races altogether were well contested, and the pig
hunt and barrel race created much merriment.
The Pair-oared Race was won by G. Goodman and
It. Havel ly.
The Four-oared Race was won by Hill's crew.
The Betr•barrel Race was won by Cannon.
The Pig Hunt was won by Sing.