The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-25 00:00:00

IN RN HALL.

This bankrupt was described as of Gun court, Corn-
hill, East, merchant, and passed his last examination on
accounts prepared by Messrs. Paul and Turner. The
'debts are put down :—To creditors, unsecured, 4,084/. ;
ditto, secured, 6,354/. ; liabilities, 3041. ; Creditors, by
cash, 11. 17s. 6d. ; debtors, 791. 1.9. 63. ; property,
159/. ; ditto, in bands of creditors, 7,9801.

THE ATTEMPTED MURDER IN
DAURY-LANE.

EXAMINATION OF THE PRISONER TUISDAY.
The greatest excitement prevailed in the neighbour-
hood of the Bow-street Police-court in consequence of
its becoming known that the man Geary would be
brought up for examination. At 1 o'clock the prisoner
was conveyed across Bose-street, from the station-house
to the police-court, amilet the groans and hisses of a
large assemblage of people.
The prisoner is a short, thick-set man, and does not
exhibit the least appearance of a vicious disposition.
The wounds he had inflicted on his neck had been
dressed, but still, from' blood upon his person, he pre-
sented a very sickening spectacle.
In answer to the questions of Mr. Burnaby, the chief
clerk, the prisoner said his name was James Geary,
that he was 23 years of age, and was an upholsterer's

SPORTING NOTES.

A DERBY PRELUDE.

The interest and excitement created by the " open"
character of the race for the Derby are rapidly ap-
proaching their culminating point. This afternoon
the last meeting will take place at the Corner, and
perhaps the last final movements of importance will
be made in the Turf Market. Already are the
principal Derby favourites located in the vicinity of the
Downs, and great was the crowd assembled thereon this
morning to witness them take their exercise. Sydney and
Adamas seemed to have most pleased the cognoscenti.
The latter, in particular, has won golden opinions,
by his good looks, and sanguine expectations are
entertained he will not lose them by his perform-
ance on Wednesday. Skirmisher holds his position with
undiminished firmness, despite his somewhat "stale"
kind of galloping, and the appearance which he
presents of having suffered by- the severe ground.
Tourranient and Anton grow in favour. John Scott,
it is said, will be "among them" with Bird-in-
Hand, whilst the "rolling" Zuyder Zee goes much
better on the course than he does in the
market. Sydney will he ridden by D. Hughes, and on
Wednesday the much mooted question whether he be
an over-rated horse or not will be for ever set at rest.
Mystery still surrounds Mr. Jackson's lot. Saunterer
it is expected will be his trusted representative, but many
persons still cling to the belief that the white face of little
Magnifier will show in advance of everything else
started by the " coalition." M.D.'s coarse, dray-horse
looks have made no very favourable impression, and
Arsenal is not quite so steady in the market as his
supporters could desire. Strathnaver seems to have
quite superseded the disgraced Blink Bonny; and, if there
be any truth in public running, he will inevitably obtain
a forward position. Lady Hawthorn seems like the
lady who had boils on her fingers and bells on her toes,
for she makes music wherever she goes—music not quite
pleasant to the ear of her backers. Still many people
reject the report of her " whistling" as a weak invention
of the enemy.

I am collecting a mass of interesting information re-
specting the Derby, which, with an elaborate review of
the chances, I shall place before the readers of The Sun
to-morrow night. My present rough notes must be
considered merely as a preliminary canter. I have ere
now picked absolutely first second and third for
the Derby, and if " I see my way clear," I shall
be almost as fortunate on the presentioccasion.
The programme for to-morrow, the "opening day,"
presents its usual " features," and promises an average
supply of sport. I will briefly refer to the probabilities.
Polly Peachum will, of course, add another item to her
list of wins by carrying off the Woodcote Stakes. Fur
the Rous Stakes, Kestrel and Sir Colin are the most
noteworthy names ; either Huntington or Saxe Weimar
may win the Manor Plate ; and the Heathcote Plate I
assign to New Brighton.
May 25.

A FRESH MAN.

DOINGS ON EPSOM DOWNS YESTERDAY

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MORNING.
(From tire Sunday Times.)
The morning dawned drearily, and rain fell with a
dr'zz'ing persistency enough to discourage the molt ar-
dent admirer of horseflesh from visiting the Downs.
Ours was almost the only " trap" on the road, and on
reaching the Rubbing-house, only a tout or two, and
about a dozen travel-stained tramps and gipsies, were to
be seen. A driving mist obscured the landscape, and
altogether, Rip Van Winkle's Sleepy Hollow, and his
phantom skittle-players, must have presented a cheering
scene, compared to that of which we were the spectators-
As the morning advanced, however, the rain ceased,
the mist rolled up out of the valleys, and the dark
clouds were dispersed, and here and there bright
patches of blue were unfolded. Long before this propi-
tious change in the weather took place, the select few
who were kicking their heels about the sodden grass, had
their curiosity excited. Descending into the valley, near
Sherwood's house, were seen two white-sheeted horses,
and within a short time afterwards they were seen can-
tering steadily, but slowly, round Tattenham-corner.
All persons were on the tiptoe of expectation, and
hopefully trusted that they were to see some real live
Derby horse, and not a common Epsom plater. They
were not disappointed, for as they approached the
Grand Stand the big pulling Sir Colin was recog-
nised, and behind him was a horse, which, from the
fact of Templeman's being up, every one knew to be
M.D. They were accompanied by Mr. Parr, who rode
side by side with them. Their first gallop served merely
as a gentle pipe opener. Oa being pulled up they
‘a ere walked about quietly, and within half-an-hour
afterwards they were again indulged in a " breather?'
They started behind Sherwood's house, and galloped
right over the old Derby course. Sir Colin led the way.
At Tattenharn-corner, Templeman took a pull at M.D.,
and in crossing the road, let him get alongside Sir Colin,
and the two galloped at an increased pace to the win-
ning chair. M.D. appeared a coarse large-boned horse,
with good hind action ; but, whatever may be his
merits, he certainly did not display much speed. He
seemed to us to be somewhat slow, and about as unat-
tractive a horse as one would meet with in the course of
the season. Although he galloped well, yet the impres-
sion made by his performance was certainly not favour-
able. When the horses were pulled up the second time,
they were dismounted and led away, surrounded by a
small crowd of people, eager to pick up any gape-seed
which might fall in their way, and which, until that
time, had not been plentifully scatteired.
Mr. Parr's horses vere soon after led ary, and for
nearly an hour the spectators were loft to their own re-
sources to find amusement. At abput nine o'clock,
when the sun had began to impart genial warmth to the
atmosphere, and when the pleasant brisk wind had dried
the grass, strings of horses were observed in various
directions approaching the Downs. By this time the
muster of turfites had become very numerous, and a most
lively interest was created by the coming animals.
The first lot to show were nine of Mr. Mellieh's, and
of those Adamas, who was in the centre, with a doughty
attendant holding the leading rein, and mounted by
Wells, was of course the observed of all observers. The
most inveterate opponent of " platers" for a Derby was
compelled to acknowledge that the horse was in admir-
able condition, and when he cantered, many persons
who seemed inclined to pooh-pooh his pretensions were
almost converted to the belief in the formidable charac
ter of the chance. With neck extended, and tucking
his hind legs under him, he went bowling along like a
cricket-ball. His action was free and sweeping, and
the horse seemed to settle down to his work
with the greatest " kindness." Twice was he galloped
steadily from the top of the bill, near Sherwood's house,
over the Derby Course ; and after a requisite interval of
rest he was sent merrily over the entire course, in com-
pany with Pauli Monti and Rotterdam. He pulled up
as fresh almost as when he started, and amongst the
many voices which were raised in his praise not a dis-
sentient one was heard. The success of Adamas would
be a great triumph, both for Mr. Mellish and his trainer;
and really, from the style in which the "cast off" did
his work, and from his indisputably good looks, we are
fain to share the sanguine expectations cf his owner.
Between the intervals of Adamas's gallops Dusty Mil-
ler went, unaccompanied, over a portion of the course.
He did not attract much attention ; he looked and gal-
loped well, but in our opinion it is every fraction of
1,000 to 10 against him.
Three animals soon afterwards made their appearance.
The middle one was a bright Chesnut, as " handsome as
paint," bat with a certain roguish twitching of the ear
and shaking of the head, which indicated an unsettled
disposition. Accompanying them were Baron Roths-
child, a well known member of the ring, and Hayhoe,
the trainer. When these personages were recognised, a
general exclamation was raised of " Here comes Syd-
ney 1" And come, in truth, he did. He was accom-
panied by Tester and the Evening Star colt, and Reeves s
r
on The Turk acted as a kind of avant-coarser. Sydnfeyaee
coat shone so bright that you might almost see
lyooouse and
reflected in it, but still his flesh seemed to hang
hardness.
flabby about him. His condition betokenedbe
well developed
have
rsWould have been
was not perceptible, and his -tiara the hand, almost, as
found as yielding to the pressure
those of a prize ox, at Christmas time. Not that the
horse seemed either fat or short of work. He took a
gentle canter from the Grand Stand to the top of the
hill, and David Hughes shortly afterwards mounted him,
to give a better spice of his quality.
They then quitted the Derby Course, and proceeded
to the " Six Mile Hill," where the turf was in capital
condition. Hughes twice put him through his paces,
and certainly no fault could be found with his style of
going—so far as action was concerned. But he rolled
his head about in a manner indicative of temper, and
once or twice when " asked " to go near Tester he laid
his ears back in a manner which would induce ns to be-
lieve that he will on occasions show the " white feather.'
Still, despite these indications of a bad dispositions
Sydney had many admirers, and good judges among
them who unhesitatingly stick to him. The cause of
Sydney's recent retrogression in the betting is to be
traced to the fact of his having pulled up lame just
before Newmarket. To-day he evinced no symptoms of
lameness.
Cori!), Zuyder Zee, and Skirmisher took their 'NA

together. Zoyder Zee is a large horse, and net a ba
goer—albeit he has a peculiar scratching way of using
his hind legs. He wore dark stockings. Skirmishet
looked in beautiful condition, and went strong and well.
Still he did not seem to possess that " fire " which he
showed at Doncaster, and moved in a manner which
suggested the notion that he was somewhat stale.
Avonford, Sweet William, and Bannockburn gallop-
ed on the " Six-mile Hill ;" we did not see them ; but
if all we heard about Sweet William be true, the bet of
100 to I against his being one of the first three was a
safe investment for the layer. _ _

Anton and others of John Day's were reported in the
neighbourhood, but they had not made their appearance
when we quitted the Downs. Neither could we stay
long enough to obtain a peep at Saunterer, about whom
all sorts of reports were circulated, some to the effect
that he had done his work before four o'clock a,m., in
order to disappoint the " early birds."
Tournament was said to be at Leatherhead. John Scott's
lot were in the same locality. Bird-in-the-Hand is se
down by all who have seen him as a wretched goer ; and,
in fact, a regular duffer. Still, it is asserted in well-in-
formed quarters that John Scott has sanguine expecta-
tions of repeating his Daniel O'Rourke achievement
When we quitted the Downs, at ten o'clock, horses
might be seen in all directions.
Despite the rain the ground is still hard.

TATTERSAJAVS-SATURDAT.
DEMIST.
1 agst Lord Zetland's Skirmisher
1 agst Mr. J. S. Douglas's Tournament (taken
1 agst Mr. F. Robinson's Anton (t and off)
1 agst Mr. Jackson's Saunterer (offered)
1 agst Mr. Howard's Arsenal (taken)
1 agst Mr. T. Parr's M.D. (off)
6 agst Mr. Mellish's Adamas (20 to 1 taken
freely)
100 to 6 aget Lord John Scott's Lady Hawthorn (off)
17 to 1 agst Mr. Copperthwaite's Sprig of Shillelagh
(taken)
20 to 1 agst Baron Rothschild 's Sydney (off)
20 to 1 agst Mr. Harrison's Stratbnaver (off)
30 to 1 agst Admiral Harcotirt's Warderrnarske (t)
30 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Bird-in-the-Hand (t)
30 to 1 agst Mr. Crawfurd's Zuyder Zee (offered)
40 to 1 agst Mr. Wyndham's G!enmasson (taken)
000 to 10 aget Mr. W. Robinson's Dusty Miller (taken
to 401)
1000 to 12 agst Skirmisher winning the Darby, Imps=
rieuße the Oaks, and Ignoramus the
St. Leger (taken)
1000 to 12 agst Tournament winning the Derby, Impe-
rieuse the Oaks, and Ignoramus the
St. Leger (taken)
OAKS.

sto 1 agst Mr. John Scott's Imperiense (taken)
Bto 1 agst Mr. Davrson's Sneeze (taken)
10 to 1 agst Lord John Scott's Mosstissima (taken)

ASCOT CUP.
5 to 1 asst Lord Zetland's Skirmisher (taken)
LATEST BETTING AT THE WEST-END.
DERBY.

6to 1 agst Lord Zetland's Skirmisher (t and off)
7 to 1 agst Mr. J. S. Douglas's Tournament (taken
and offered)
1 agst Mr. F. Robinson's Anton (taken)
1 aget Mr. Jackson's Saunterer Offered)
1 ags'.; Mr. HoWard's Arsenal (taken)
1 agst Mr. T. Parr's M.D. (taken)
6 agst Mr. Mellish's Adarnas (taken and off)
6 agst Lord John Scott's Lady Hawthorn
(take 20 to 1)
100 to 6 aget Mr. C. Harrison's Stratbnaver (taken)
100 to 6 agst Baron Rotbschild's Sydney (taken)
25 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Bird-in-the Hand (taken)
28 to 1 agst Admiral Harcourt's \Vardermarske (t)
30 to 1 agst Mr. Crawfurd's Zuyder Z•te (off)
33 to 1 agst Mr. Barber's Commotion (take 40 to 1)
40 to 1 agst Mr. W. Panson's Blink Bonny (taken)
40 to 1 agst Mr. J. C. Wyndham's Glenmwseu (t)
66 to I agst Mr. Wilkins's Oakbal! (taken)

ARRIVALS AT EPSOM.
Tournament, Blue Jacket, Skirmisher, M.D., Bird•in-
the-Hand, Sir Coffin, Sydney, Zuyder Zee, Sweet
William, Strathnaver, Saunterer, Comedian, Blink
Bonny, Dusty Miller, Adamas, Sprightliness, Lord
Stately. Evening Star f(3 yrs), Accurate, Huntington,
Royal Sovereign, Foxhuuter, Deceiver, Vulcan, Abron,
Hegircb, Punster, Dolatore, Ruth, Saxe Weimar,
Yaller Girl (2 yrs), Fright, Little Tom, Avonford, Bay
Rosalind colt, Fiction, Newington, Nereus, Industry,
Woodmite, Squire Watt, Wrestler, Coral, Miss Abel f,
Laertes, Claude Lorraine, Bannockburn, Tinuxeld,
Baker, Glede Hawk, Korniloff, Pitipat, Tester, Lupe-
rieuse, Vanity, Augury, Fazzoietto, Triton, Magnet,
Box the Compass, Little Tercaire, Pauli Monti, Polish,
Grseculus Esuriens, &c.

PROBABLE STARTERS FOR THE DERBY.

Skirmisher
M.D.
Anton
Saunterer
Sydney
Arsenal
A-dal-nag
Tournament
Commotion
Blink Bonny
Magnifier
Beeswax colt
Loyola
Victor
Star of Albion
King of the Forest
Newton le-Willows

PROBABLE START
So•-ze
Slattern
Ay aoanora
Nougat
B3rennut
AFpasia

Dusty Miller
Ack worth
Strathnaver
Lady Hawthorn
Znyder Zee
Bird-in-the-Hand
Sprig of Shillelagh
\Vardermarske
Gleomasson
Lambourne

Pyrrhus the Second
Chevalier d'lndustrie
Sweet William
Oakbal
Black Tommy
Special License

RS FOR THE OAKS.
Vanity
Imperieuse
Maritiseima

Lady hawthorn
Blink Bonny
Pauli Menti

Tricolour
Augury
Strawberry

Daisy
Sister to Jesuit

THE FPORTSMAN'S RACING INDICATOR'S COMMISSIONER
will attend at Epsom Races, aEd w,ll forward, on Mon-
day night, from Epsom, to any address, on the receipt of
2s. 6d., in postage stamps, the names of the horses ar-
rived, probal,le winners, and names of each horse's rider
in the Derby.—Address, Mr. Frederick Osb ,rne, Post-
office, Red Lion-street, Holborn, London. N.B.—To
be supplied with extra intelligence, for 3 months, 1/. is.

DERBY AND OAKS—DOUBLE EVENT. --YOUATT War.
GRAY'S selections for the Derby and Oaks are both out-
siders, and 272 to 1 can be obtained about the Double
Event. Every subscriber will regret, when the races
are over, that an opportunity like the present has been
missed. Lay against the favourites named to-day, as
one is as lame as pos-ible, and the other was beaten off
in a " trial" on Saturday. I fear nothing, for the Derby
"Victory" is certain. Itemembtr Ellington and Mince-
pie, my selections last year. Terms—Derby and Oaks,
and seven other winners, 59. ; single event, 2 61.
Address, 15, Charing•cron. Send three addressed en.
velopes. Stamps taken.

A MADMAN THREATENING THE
DUCHESS OF SEAT.

At the West Bromwich Petty Sessions on Satur-
day last John Wardle, a collier, was again placed
in the dock, charged with sending the followin
threatening letter to the Duchess of Kent :
" West Bromwich, May 11.
" To the Right Honnorable Sir George Gray i wish
you would be so kind as to wright to the Duches of Kent
and ask hir if she whill be so kind as send me five hun-
dred Pound and i whill tiouble hir no more but if not
she will repent when it is to late be so kind as answer
by the 21 or it whill be to late i remane your homble
servent till deth

"JOHN WARM];
Hanget Lace."
Colonel Hogg, chief constable of Staffordshire,
stated the prisoner hail previously sent a similar
letter to her Majesty. Prisoner had been in cus-
tody now for upwards of a week, and had
been seen every day by J. N. Kyte, Esq., surgeon
to the police force, who could give evidence if ne-
cessary. He (witness) held in his handastatement,
a very long statement written by the
prisoner,
who
had expressed his willingness that the magistrates
should peruse it if they thought fit.
Carey Knyvett, Esq., from the Home-office,
stated that he had seen other letters Inn
thet
the llome
Home-
office in the same handwriting and
the prisoner, but had not opened them himself. name
of
The case being proved, the prisoner, in reply, re-
marked that he in public wished the magistrate to
read his statement.

Mr. Solley—Then do you deny Fending the
Letter ?

Prsoner—Certainly not. Oh, dear, no. Ido
b
not deny that. There is nothinr, ui.
dair there.
What I mean by saying in the letter 6' too late" is,
that I was, by the advice of some friends, about
having a book printed that would throw a stain
upon her character. If I was wrong in my state-
ment, I should have been sorry but if I was right
I should not be sorry at all.
The Magistrates ordered the prisoner to be
bound over to keep the peace for 12 months, he
entering into a surety of 2001., and finding colla-
teral surety for the same sum from two substantial
householders.
The prisoner annoys the Royal family and the
Home-office owing to the impression he labours
under that his mother is a natural daughter of the
Duke of Kent. We believe that his grandmother
was in some capacity a servant in the household of
, the Royal duke.

APPOINTMEN T.—The Rev. Robert Whaler Bash,
M.A., Head Master of the Islington Proprietary School,
has been elected Sunday Evening Lecturer at St S within's,
London Stone. Mr. Bush gained both the University
Theological Dire EK.ay, and the Denyer Divinity Prize
Dissertation, and was some since appointed Select
Preacher before the trnivereity of Oxford.---arford
flcrald.