The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-28 00:00:00

A YANKEE "DODGE."

A writer in a contemporary says :—This morning
I had the enclosed note forwarded to me from some
swindling scoundrel in the United States, who has
evidently availed himself of the notice of a recent
bereavement in your columns, and by addressing
his letter to the deceased has hoped to induce his
relatives to carry out what they might consider
some secret benefaction of the departed. Its publi
cation in your columns might save others from
having their grief insult and imposed upon by the
philanthropic Dr. Jacob Holme
" Prison Hospital, Aug. 5.

" Kind and Honoured Benefactor,--It is a long time
since I last wrote to you, but I am compelled to write
now, for I am very iil, and much fear will die in this
wretched place, away from home and my dearest beloved
parents. Thank God, they think me dead. Their noble
hearts would break did they know the misery and
disgrace of my wretched situation. You, dear ho-
noured Mr. -, are the only one acquainted with
my shameful situation. Bless you, dear, honoured
benefactor for your great kindness to me. In your last
you inei,ted I should write to you a7ain the very
moment I had further need of your assistance. Pray
do, therefore, send me A small sum, 51. or 101. will do.
God bless you, dear, honoured Sir. Send by return,
and oh I pray you, give me all the news of home, for
I am dying to hear how my dear, dear parents and all
are, Little do they imagine the wretohednese of their
unhappy boy. Do say when you last heard from them.
Oh ! how glad should I be now to be even as one of
their servant. Pray God I may live to be once more
clasped to their fond hearts, but rather would I die as
I am than that the blush of shame should mantle on
their cheeks. God, in His infinite mercy, bless them
and you, my kind, noble benefactor, is the fervent prayer
of vol. E.
" From sickness I am in want of absolute necessaries,
so do send soon, and direct, post-paid, as below Dr.
Jacob Holmes, Wilmington, Delaware, United States,'
and it will be sure to reach me safely. The Doctor is
the physic.an of the institution, and has been very good
to me indeed, kindly consenting that your answer to me
may be addressed to him. Please send a Bank of Eng-
land note, and not a draught, as before, for, situated as
I am, I had much trouble to get it cashed. English
notes pass as current here. Farewell, my kind, honoured
benefactor. Write soon."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

HEREFORD RACES-THURSDAY.

The Railway Plate (free handicap) of 50 move for two-yr
olds and upwards. The winner to be sold. Once
round.

Mr. Stevens's Questionable, 5 yrs, B,t 31b (D. HugheP) 1
Mr. Flintoff's Blivht, 6 yrs, 7st 121 b (Fordham) 2
Lord Clifden's Nathan, agel, 8-4 121 b ...(Sly) 3
C.spt. B )ynton's St. Patrick, 3 yre, 74 21b ...(Bray) 4
Betting—Even on Qiestionable, 2 to 1 asst
Won ea•ily by half a 1-ngth, two lengths between the
sec ind and third, bad fourth. The winner was bought
in fur 51 guineas.

The City Members' Plate of 10 soya each, with 50 added,
for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Sit 91b ; fillies, 83t 61b. T.Y.C.
7 subs,

Lord Clifden's Sister to Bishop of Oanaburg, Bat 101 b
(Bray) 1
Mr. T. Parr's threge, 83t 61b
No betting. Won by twenty lengths.
The Herefordshire Stakes of 100 sovs, added to a handi-
cap sweepstakes of 10 cove each, 5 ft, and 3 only if
declared. Winnera extra ; the second to save hie
stake. About two miles and a quarter. 30 subs, 14

of whom declared.
Mr. WOking's Oakball, 3 yrs, 6st 10113 ...(D. Hughes) 1
Mr. T. Parr's o,ld Trick, 3 yrs, Est 7ib...(Fordham) 2
Mr. Drinkald'e Grey Pyrrhus, 4 yrs, Est 121 b (Bray) 3
Desdemona and Practice also ran.

Betting -Even on Oakball, 3 to 1 aget Desdemona, 4
to 1 agst Grey Pyrrhus, 7 to 1 art Odd Trick, 12 to 1
aget Practice. Won ♦ery cleverly by half a length, a
neck between the second and third, a head only between
the third and fourth.

Practice shied across the course at the last turn, and
his jockey slippvd off, fell on his head, and was carried
into the Stand stunned. He, however, escaped with
only a severe shaking.
The Selling Stakes of 3 save each, with 23 added, for
two-yr-,lds and upwards, Qptional selling weights,
&c. Three-quarters of a mile. 3 subs.
Mr. Tranter's S xec.briar, 3 yrs (401.), 64 91b (Bray) 1
Mr. Fliiit_iff's Oyster Girl, 4 yrs (401.), 761, 131 b
(Fordhato) 2
Mr. Drinkald's b c by Fernbill—Galloper's dam, 2
yrs, 54 61b (Pritchard) 0
Betting—Even on Sweetbriar, 6 to 5 avit Galloper's
dam c, It. Won by eight lengths ; Galloper's darn colt
bolted. The winner was bought in for 50 guineas.
The Licersed Victuallers' Pate.
F. by Cutherstone—Daaine 1
General Thsquet 2

Alembic -

Five ran.

RADCLIFFE RACES -WEDICESDAY.

The Bury Handicap Plate of 50 sovs. About halr-l-Mile.
Mr. Eastwood's Ileverithusa, 2 yrs, Gat 121 b (Ward) 1
Herdman'a Jack Spring, 3 yrs, 'lst 41b (StnethurAt) 2
Mr. OThornt's Game Pullet, 3 yrs, 7st (Caalloner) 3
Betting-3 to lon ll,sperithusa. Won in a canter
by a length ; two lengths between the second and third.
The Two-year-Ads Handicap of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with
30 added. Three quarters of a mile.
Mr. Osborne's Maritornes, 7at 31b (Chlloner) 1
Lord Wilton's Mufti, 7st 31b (Cresswell) 2
Mr. Wright's Miss Hilton, 7st (Willie) 3
Mr. Tittensor's English Rose, 7st 31h (Stnethurst) 4
Bettin.4-7 to 4 on Maritornes, 3 to 1 apt Mufti.
Won easily by a neck ; the others beaten off.
The Manchester Cup of 50 sovi in specie, alded to a
Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 soy's each, 3 ft. One mile

and a quarter.
Mr. liandlry's Lnrd Jersey, 3 yr 3, 7st (Snowden) 1
14,)rd Wilton's Bracken, 6 yrs, 83t (Cressweli) 2
Mr. 0-boene's De Ginkel, 4 yrs, 78t 51b (Cnalioner) 3
Betting—Even on Lord Jersey, 5 to 2 agst each of
the others. Won by a head ; bad third.

IPSWICH RACES.—THIIRSDAT.
Handicap of 3 sous each. Half-a-mile.

Delusion
Barbarity
Vebtige 3
Three ran.
Sweepstakes of 5 sows each, for two-yr-olds. Half-a mile.
C by Harkaway
Glimpse
Silversail

The Suffolk Handicap. Two miles.

Verona.... ..... .

Tyre
Malakoff

... 1

Six ran.
Nera threw Deer, her rider, who is much hurt.
Borough Members' Handicap Plate. One mile.
Amelia
Anemone 2

FUENTES D'ONORO.

TO THE EDITOR OP THE TIMES.

Sir,—l offer my thanks for the publicity given by you
to the testimony of so many officers in support of my
statement touching the battle of Fuentes &Omar°. Capt.
Brialmont will now, I trust, remove the imputation of
mar he affixed to my version in his " Life of Welling-
ton." The conditions he laid down in his letter h.ve
been fulfilled. But, in addition, I have received from
Major-General Davis and Col. M`Pherson assurances, in
writing of the correctness of my statement ; and I think
I may, without personal communication, add the names
of Lieut.-General Sir Harry Smith and Lieut.-General
G. Ferguson, the present Governor of Gibraltar.
Lastly, I enclose a letter from the Duke of Richmond,
and request the favour of its insertion. Tae Duke was
on Wellington's personal staff at the battle.
Aug. 27. W. NAPIER, Lent.-General.

"To LIEUT.-GENERAL NAPIER, AUG. 24.
"I can confirm your statement respecting Fuentes
d'Onoro. The outposts of the Guards, under the coin
mend of Lieut.-Colonel H►ll, were in the act of getting
together when they were ordered to extend ; at that
moment the enemy's cavalry charged, and of course took
some prisoners, and sabred a few ; the Lieut.-Colonel
was taken.
" I wish the cavalry had ever attempted one of our
squares, as it would have put a stop to the
which has since been expressed, that Dragoons have the
slightest chance against an infantry square. I believe
that only two battalions of the Guards were with
the
Duke's army at that period. " RICHMOND.