The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-30 00:00:00

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCE!.

(Sittings at Guildhall. Before Mr. Justice Wightman
and a Common Jury.)

The Court was occupied nearly the whole of this day
in,hearing a case resulting in a family squabble between
a sinter and brother for the recovery of 501. The case
Was utterly devoid of interest except to the parties con-
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THE NEWLY-ELECTED VESTRY OF ST.
.PANCRAS.-EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.

The first sitting of the vestry of St. Pancras since
the recently conteAtel ward elections took place on
Thursday, at the Vestry-hall, Camden-town, when
several hundred ratepayers assembled, and a most
extraordinary scene of uproar prevailed.
The Rev. T. Dale, the vicar, arrived just as a
contest was taking place for the chairmanship, the
Rev. R. Echett and Mr. T. E. Baker having been
nominated for the office, the latter carrying the
majority. The minutes of the previous meeting
were read amidst great uproar, owing to the
crowded state of the gallery.
Mr. FURNISS moved, and Mr. C. HIBBLE se 3onded,
a motion, amidst loud applause, that ratepayers
who could not find accommodation in the gallery
should be admitted. into the body of the hall, be-
low the bar.

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Mr. G. A. YOUNG opposed the motion, on the
ground that a placard had been issued in No. 5
.ward, 'calling on the ratepayers to accompany
Messrs. Ross and Soden, who had bee,n elected
representatives of that ward by 734 votes, against
234 votes polled by Messrs. Bisgood Vardy,
the latter being returned by the inspectors, on the
ground of Messrs. Soden and Ross's alleged insuffi-
ciency of rating. Mr. Young considered this
placard as subversive of order, and that was the
basis of his opposition to the motion.
Mr. Wedgwood, Mr. Clarke, and others opposed
the motion, while Messrs. Brettitigham, Dyke,
Douglas, Aria, and others supported it ; and ulti-
mately the motion was carried, amidst tremendous,
applause, by a majority of 49 to 29, and the rate-
payers rushed into the body of the ball. The va-
rious returns of new members wore then read ; and
on the names of Messrs. Bisgood and Vardy being
read for No. 5 ward, the ratepayers called on
Messrs. Ross and Suden to take their seats instead
of those two gentlemen.
Mr. CAMERON moved that the returns be received
and entered on the minutes, on which it was an-
nounced that Mr. Tapping, the barrister, was in
attendance on the part of Me. Ross, to claim to
have that gentleman's name properly inserted in
the rate-book, for the property for which he 'paid
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rates; After some confusion,:
Mr.. TAPPING was admitted within the bar, and
produced Mr. Ross's receipts for rent, as well as for
rates, showing that he was not only, jointly with
his partner, Mr. Dixon, paying for the house, 4,
St. James's-place, 67/. per annum, but also for o.
7, 451. per annum, making together 1121, but also
ought to be on the rates for 7, Gower-place. Mr.
Tapping, .under the 80th section of the Local Act,
asked to have his name at once inserted in the rate-
hook; he having been, by an omissionl on the part
of the authorities themselves, deprived of his rights.
Mr. Churchwarden WYATT explained his con-
duct at the late election for No. 5 ward, in refusing
to put Mr. Ross's name to the meeting, and read
the opinion of counsel. (Mr. I(eene), and in which
he felt himself justified in acting as he hal done.
Mr, ,Wyatt was much interrupted throughout the
Whole of his observations.

—Mr. Ross, by permis-don, subsequently addressed
the vestry, and complained of the grievous wrong
which had been done to him by the vestry clerk,
who allowed him to sit as auditor for years without
diiptiting his qualification, but when he found he
was going to be vestryman finding it out., He came
there to demand justice and no hiiag more, and he
would be satisfied with nothing less. (Cheers.)
The Rev. R. ECHETT considered Mr. Ross had
fully proved his case, and moved that his name be
forthwith placed on the rate-book, jointly with Mr.
Dixon, for the house No. 7, St. James's-place, and
for his house in Mr. Ross's own name' for Little
Gower-place.
Mr. CAMERON seconded the motion amidst ap-
plause, he considered the case a clear one.
Mr. ARIA moved an amendment to refer the
subject to a committee, which was seconded, and,
after a long and one .of the most terrible scenes of
uproar, which it took all the ability and tact of the
Rev. Chairman to quell, the motion was carried,
and the amendment negatived by a majority of 48
to 30, amidst vociferous cheering. The rate-books
were at once ordered to be brought up and the en-
tries made, duly qualifying Mr. Ross on the rate-
book in the presence of the vestry and ratepayers.
The case of Mr. Soden was then entered into,
and Mr. Churchwarden WYATT charged certain
parties with endeavouring to tamper with the in-
spectors 'of votes, for which they wore indictable.
If they did not stir dirty 'water, however, he was
content to let the matter drop. (Uproar.) He was
willing.to justify his conduct in a court of law.
Mr. SODEN attended, and proved by the rate-
book that he was on for 351. for a house in Cleve-
land-street, and rated for 291. for his house in
Ernest-street, 401. bein.g, the qualification for ves-

trymen.
Mr. DYKE called upon Mr. Soden, as he was duly
qualified, to take his seat, and Mr. HIBBLE said if
Messrs. Bisgood. and Vardy were in the room he
hoped they would have the decency to walk out.
The proceedings continued for some time amidst
great uproar, which was only put an end to by the
announcement of the ballot for auditors, which was,
for Mr. Goodchad 93 votes, Air. Thomas Dixon
92, Mr. William Steyon 90, Mr. Bush 68, and Mr.
Jessie Street 58.
After the appointment of the general purposes
committee, proposed by Mr. Aiam-, by a majority
of 42 to 36 votes, the vestry, after a most stormy
meeting, aeparatcd,

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THE VINTAGE IN FRANCE.—The Afoniteer nticoie
says :—The heat which prevailed some diyiago has of
late been considerably modified by the Storm's and by
the rain, a good quantity of which has fallen and proved
most salutary. Our accounts of the appearance of the
vineyards would have been perfectly satisfactory were it
not that we have to mention that the oidium has shown
irself in some parts of the Meurthe, the lieirault, and the
Bordelais. Fortunately, on all the points where this
scourge has appeared, the application of sulphur is prac-
tised with such energy ae to remove every cause for un•
easme6s. Wines are calm, without any fresh advance in
quotations, but without reduction. Nevertheless, the
proprietors and holders now accept prices which they
refused a few days ago. Brandies have nos much varied,
but prices have slightly given way in the markets of Sur-
gores and La Rochelle. As to alcohols, those of Langue-
doe, which are always in favour at the entrepot and at
Bercy, when their purity and growth can be guaranteed,
fetch 230 f., 235 f., and 238 f., as last week ; those of the
north remain neglected at the previous prices of 120 f. and
118 f. English spirits are in demand at 146 f. and 147 f., let
mark ; arrack at 126 f., 128 f., and 130 f.; German spirits,
which arrive in bus limited quantity, 105 f. to 1061
There is great activity among the breweries. The ac-
counts from the hop-growing countries are contradictory.
In the low grounds the heat has caused much improve.
ment in the appearance of the young plant, but in the
high grounds the drought has caused the appearance of
the fly. The first heavy shower of rain will, however,
get rid of this annoyance.".

EPSOM RACES, FAIDAY.

THE OAKS DAY.
The certainty of Blink Bonny's success diminished
the attractions of the Oaks day. Still the hill presented
a goodly show of carriages, and the Grand Stand en-
closure was well filled. The proceedings, however,
were regarded with a kind of listless indifference, and
even the race for the Oaks, in which Blink Bonny was
seen coming in by herself, scarcely stirred the spectators
into activity;
Not since the year 1801 have the Oaks and Derby been
carried off by the same animal, and the present anniver-
sary of the race is likely to be long remembered for the
many incidents of a peculiar nature which marked the
event.

The "settling," that be-all and end•all of a race meet-
ing, takes place on Tuesday next, and we shall then be
enabled to state accurately the effect of Blink Bonny's
'double viciory in betting circles.
Theisport came of as under :
Theltailway Plate of 50 sovs (haaclicap). Winners ex-
tra. New T.Y.C. Three•quarters of a mile.

Mr. Mellish's Squire Watt, by Pontifex, 4 yrs, Bit 71b
(Wells) 1
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Capt. Christie's Unexpected, 4 yrs, Tat 6lb
(D. Hughes) 2
Mr. Harvey's Renown, 3 yrs, 6st 101b...(Daley, jun.) 3
The following also ran :—Katherine Logic, Good Fri-
day, Ida. Malakoff, Touchstone colt, and Sprightliness.
Betting-5, to 2 agst Renown, 4to 1 agst Squire
Watt, 5 to 1 each agst Katherine Logie and Unexpected.
Won by a head, ahead between the second and third,
same distance between the third and fourth.
THE OAKS.

The figures preceding the owners' names indicate the
numbers on Dorling's correct list.
The Oaks Stakes of 50 soya each, la ft, for 3.yr-old fillies
Bst 71b each. The second to receive 100 sovs out of
the stakes, and the winner to pay 100 soya towards
the police and regulations of the course, and 30 soya
to the judge. One mile and a half, to be run on the
New Course. 130 subs.

No. 0. Mr. W. rAnson's Blink Bonny, by Mel-
bourne (Charlton) 1
11. Mr. Jackson's Sneeze (Aldcroft) 2
?.. Lord John Scott's Mosstissima (Ashrnall) 3
8. Mr. John Scott's Imperieuse (Flatrnan) 4
15. Lord Clifden's Sister to Jesuit (Sly) 5
9. Duke of Beaufort's Vigil (A. Day) 6
7. Mr. G. W. Fitzwilliam's Agpasia(S. Rogers) 7
10. Mr. T. Walker's Orianda (Kendall) 8
4. Mr. F. Fisher's Cantrip (D. Hughes) 9
16. Mr. Sutton's Hegira (H. Robertson) 10
1. 'Lord Glasgow's Miss Whip filly (Wells) 11
14. Mr. J. Osborne's Augury (J. Osborne) 12
13. Lord Anglesey'sTricolour (Fordham) 13
Betting-5 to 4on Blink Bonny, 3to 1 agst Im- -
perieuse, 10 to 1 agst Sneeze, 12 to 1 eget Mcestis-
aima, 25 to 1 agst Vigil.
Vigil was first off, but after going a short distance
she was passed by Hegira, and went on second with
Sneeze third, Tricolour fourth, Orianda fifth, Impe-
rieuse sixth, the iss Whip filly and Cantrip being
several lengths in the rear. On rounding Tattenham-
corner Vigil obtained a clear lead, Imperieuse lying
second, and Aspasia third. At the road Aspasia was
beaten, and Blink*Bonny, who had up to that point
bided her time in the centre of the ruck, ran to the
front, came away by herself, and won in a canter by
eight lengths, four lengths separating the second from
third, about the same distance between the third and
fourth. The others came in at wide intervals—Trico-
lour walking in.

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The Glasgow Plate of 50 sous (Handicap). Winners
extra. Half a mile.
Col. Martyn'e Nereus, 3 yrs, sst 111 b (Plumb) 1
Capt. Christie's Nougat, 3 yre, 6st 61b...(Pritchard) 2
Mr. King's Ceres, 4 yrs, 7st (Bray) 3
The following also ran ;—Squire Watt, Mabel, Spinet,
Victor, Sweetener, Sister to Dusty Miller, Kernel colt.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Nereus, 4to 1 agt Spinet, 6to 1
agst Ceres, 10 to 1 each agst Nougat and Sister to Dusty
Miller.
Won by two lengths, a length between the second and
third ; Spinet was a bad fourth ; Mabel was fifth ; Squire
Watt, Victor, and Kernal colt, were the next three.
The Fourth Great Surrey Foal Stakes of 10 sovs each,
with 100 added, for 3.yr•olds ; colts Bat 7ib, fillies Bst
41b. Certain penalties and allowances. Last wile of
the Derby Course. 22 subs.
Mr. F. Robinson's Anton, 86t 71b (A. Day) Walked over.
The Derby and Oaks Stake! of 5 soya each, ritit 80