The Sun.
London, England, 1868-03-05 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 5, 1868.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE—Thin Day,

Prisoner—Did you not cut Mary Holmes's
head ?

Witness—No.

Alice and Margaret Cronin, sisters of the com-
plainant, confirmed her statement. It appeared
there was a general Irish row among the people in
Bluegate-fields before the complainant was as-
saulted.

Cornelius Sullivan, an Irish cobbler, said the
Cronins began the row, and attacked Mrs. Mulcahy.
Mr. Paget asked how the complainant got her head
cut, and his reply was II expect Mrs. Mulcahy did
that." In answer to questions by the prisoner, the
witness said that Catherine Cronin was upon you
and beating you in your own passage.
Honorah Murphy, a prostitute, of No. 1, Angel-
court, Shadwell, said the row commenced by Alice
Cronin, with whom she fought three years ago,
challenging her to fight this morning, and then a
regular fight and row ensured.

James O'Hara, of 11, 'Victoria-place, Blue,gate-
fields, gave a description of the row and fight, and
said he did little jobs for Mr. Mulchay. Ile swore
that Mrs. Cronin struck Mrs. Muichay first, and
that there was a tremendous scrimmage, and that
Alrs. Cronin bit him mid Sullivan with a boot.

Mr. Pag'3t said that before he finally disposed of
this case he should like to hear what the police had
to say about the row and its commencement.
After hearing Mary Holmes and Mary Burke, two
abandoned and desperate thieves and prostitutes,
who laid all the blame on the Cronins, he re-
manded the prisoners.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LIVERPOOL MACES-WEDNESDAY.
THE GRAND NATIONAL.

The Grand National may almost be styled an interna-
tional contest now, for not only have we French and Ger-
man hones among the competitors, but the number of
foreigners who come over to see the great race run is ex-
traordinary, and there has been for the last two or three
years quite a Babel of tongues on the roof of the Grand
Stand. The Jockey Clubs of Paris and Vienna send
strong contingents, and from the plains of Hungary and
the banks of the Seine come sportsmen as keen as any
England or Ireland can show.
Though two of the races in the list failed to fill there
was still a respectable number of items left for the Grand
National day, and from the number of people that made
the journey to Aintree by road and rail, it was evident
that the big event had lost none of its old attractions.
From a comparatively early hour heavy trains were
despatched to the scene of action from the Tithebarne-
street Station in Liverpool, and long before three o'clock
—the time fixed for bringing the steeplechase to issue--
the Canal Bridge, and the other points of advantage for
witnessing the struggle were taken possession of by the
holiday folk, who were favoured by fair weather, and were
more numerous than over. The important movements
which took place towards midnight on Tuesday, in connec-
tion with the big race, have already been recorded, and

nothing of importance occurred this morning till a move
had been made to the course, where plenty of bookmakers
and backers were assembled as early as 1. o'clock, though
the first race on the card was not set to come off till
three-quarters of an hour later. Before this came on the
tapis, that portion of the enclosure to the right of the
Stand was crowded with speculators, and in the balcony
above were located a far greater assemblage of the " upper
No very important
ten" than usual, many aristocratic ladies belonging to the
changeSefton
inh
partyte
able ; Chimney Sweep and Moose, however, being firmer
than Lamb, who declined two points, while Pearl Diver
advanced to 11 to 1, despite the support given to Moose.
gracing
betting
e then the occasion.
c Grandasio n
National was observ-
able;
After the first race, which went to Three per Cent. after a
omart struggle with King's Daughter, it oozed out that
Tusculanum had gone amiss in the morning, and the pen
being put through his name at 10 minutes past two, left
Mr.-Goodman at liberty, that celebrated gentleman jockey
being thereupon engaged for Helen. When this became
known 20 to 1 was taken rather readily about the mare,
and Fan, after baying been supported at 10 to 1, de-
clined to 100 to 8. At the same time Nun maintained
her position at 100 to 6, and of the others forming the
middle division Huntsman's Daughter and Alci-
biade. found favour at the odds accepted about
Helen. The first race produced but three runners,
and for the second—the Hurdle Handicap—there were but
four, of whom Prima Donna, Musketeer, and Eudsleigh
clahred the beaten allowance of 51b for not having been
placed in 'Tuesday's hurdle race. The other starter, Brick,
proved the winner, and three quarters of an hour was now
left for getting the Grand National competitors ready.
There were 38 coloured, and, in addition to Tusculanum,
old Philosopher was struck out, his formal withdrawal
taking place at a quarter past twelve. Some time before
the start Messrs. Brayloy and Barber made declarations to
win with Moose and Helen respectively, and the handling
of the last-named was entrusted to Thorpe, who got second
to her last year, while Walter White was secured for Moose,
Tomlinson being secured for Pearl Diver, when it was
found that the Duke of Hamilton intended to exercise his
prerogative with regard to Garus. The report that
Holman would ride Daisy turned out to be incorrect, as
ho weighed for Huntsman's Daughter, while Mr. Thomas,
at liberty through the scratching of Mr. Studd's lot,
sported the colours of the Cambrian horse, Mr. Oran-
' shaw bearing those of Lord Stamford upon Thalassius in
place of Lotan, who was rather shaky after the " spill"
Archimedes gave him on the opening day. Mr. Edward,
as arranged, scaled for Lamb, and for the first time for
years George Stevens had no mount, Lord Coventry's in-
terests with Chimney Sweep being intrusted to the jockey
who brought him home to victory at Warwick and Croy-
don. The most notable change in the betting towards the
close wore the advance of Helen, Pearl Diver, and Hunts-
man's daughter, and the decline of Nun, Garus, Captain
Crosstree, Astrolabe, and Thalassius; and it will be
gathered from the return that Captain Crosstree of the 21
runners (two less than last year) made nearly all the run-
ning, and only surrendered in the last 200 yams to. Pearl
Diver, and The Lamb, the last named of whom having the
pace at the finish, defeated Mr. Brayley's horse by two
lengths. Alcibiade and Captain Crosstree were next, some
distance behind the leaders, and the first named of these
ran well under his weight, but lacked speed, as did
Daisy, who was one of the first on the racecourse. At
this point Moose was completely pumped out, and pro-
bably no one was more surprised than Mr. Bray ley at his
easy defeat by Pearl Diver. Helen proved the most
formidable of Mr. Barber's, Fan being virtually out of
the race at the third fence, while before reaching this the
hopes of Lord Coventry of landing a third Grand National
were scattered to the winds by Chimney Sweep
and breaking one of his legs. Thalassius and The Nun,
among others, came down, and from the start throe out of
the four leaders at the end may be said to have kept good
places. From the ready manner in which Lamb shook off
Pearl Diver from the last hurdle, it is probable that the
statement made that he was a better horse than Benazet is
not in the least exaggerated. Lord Poulett (reported to
be only part owner) and his friends must be heavy win-
ners by the success of Lamb, who is by the Zouave (son of
Bantam), his dam by Arthur. At Punchestown last April,
when but half-trained, ho won the Kildare Hunt Plate,
three miles and a half, from 15 antagonists, and prior to
this he carried off the Carinthian Stakes at the Curragh.
But for his Croydon performance he would have been more
strongly fancied by the general body of backers ; still many
of the talent supported him from the strong symptoms of
fondness displayed by Lord Poulett, who has landed
the coup he has so long struggled for. His lord-
ship was warmly congratulated after the race, as was Mr.
Edwards, who rode throughout very steadily, never at-
tempting to rush his horse, and reserving himself for a
finishing effort. There was a general exodus from the
course when the big contest was over, and the day's sport
terminated by half-past four, the last two items being
carried off respectively by Dawdle and Moonbeam, of
whom the last named got off better than she did on Tues-
day. Appended is the return :
Sir W. Elliot's Three per (:).?11t.,3' Bondholder—Folly,-
5 yrs, lOst 51b ............ • •......... (Mr. C. Boyton) 1
Mr. H. Dobson's King's Daughter, 4 yrs, lOst 41b (inc.
131 b extra) ....................................... -.(Challoner) 2
Lord Westmorland's The Rock, 4 yrs, lOst

1 apt King's Daughter. Lord Westmorland's
(Mr. W. Bevil') 3
Roßeke,ttsintgo-75 to 4 agst Three per Cent., 2 to 1 agst The
horse made the running to the five furlongs post, and
then ho was joined by the others, the three coming on in
close company to the distance. liere Rock gave way, a
fine race with the favourite and King's Daughter ending
in the defeat of the lattor by a neck; a bad third.

A Hurdle Handicap of 5 sous each, 2 ft (to the fund), with
50 added : winners of any race after Feb. 22 (at eleven
a.m.) 101 b extra; if beaten for the Annual Hurdle Han-
dicap, and not placed second or third allowed Sib ; one
mile and a half, over four hurdles.
_ _ _

LoFlying Dutchman—Baroness,
aged,rd
..... . ................ (Ur. Crawshaw) 1
S bitmositor 10th
Brick,..
. . ... .
Mr. A. Stortford's Musketeer, 6 yrs, lOst 71b (J. Gilbert) 2
Lord Poulett's Endsleigb, 6 yrs, list Mb (Mr. Edwards) 3
(Page) 4
tt Mrß.eE.ißnrg—E aYleYv'sen 'on aponna'4yrs, lOst 51b (in. 101 b ex.)
Musketeer, 2 to 1 agst Brick, 4 to 1
each agst Prima Donna and Endsleigh. On settling into
places the running was made by Brick, who kept the lead
throughout, and won by a neck ; four lengths between the
second and third.

The Grand National Steeplechase Plate of 300 sovs
added to a Handicap of 25 SOVS each, 15 ft., and 5 only
if declared ; the second to receive 50 sovs out of the
stakes; wiiapWg (A any steeplechase after Jan. 23 (at 11

a.m.), 101 b extra. About four miles and a quarter; 10
subs., 45 of whom declared, and 2 did not name.
Lord Poulett's Tho Lamb, by Zouave—dam by Arthur,
6 yrs, lOst 71b (Mr. Edwards) 1
Mr. Brayley's Pearl Diver, aged, 10st 121 b (Tomlinson) 2
Mr. B. J. Angell's Alcibiade, aged, list 101 b ....(Colonel
Knox) 3
Mr. R. Herbert's Captain Crosstree, aged, lOst 51h
(W. Reeves) 4
Count Karolyi's Buszke, aged, 12st
i
Lord Coventry's Chimney Sweep, 6 yrs, 12st (J.Adams 0
Mr. E. Bourouet's Astrolabe, aged, 12st (A. French 0
Mr.W. R. H. Powell's Daisy, aged, list 71b(Mr.Thomas 0
Mr. E. Green's The Nun (h b), aged, list 61b (in 101 b ex)
(Wheeler) 0
Capt. J. M. Browne's Hall Court, aged, list 41b.. (Land) 0
Duke of Hamilton's Gurus, aged, 10st 121 b (J. Page) 0
Mr. W. Forbes's Kingwood, 6_yrs, 10st 121b....(Gi1r0y) 0
Mr.U'.V. Morgan's HnntsMan's Daughter, aged, lOst 121 b
(G. Holman) 0
Mr. R. Walker's The Plover, aged, lOst 101 b (Owner) 0
Mr. E. Brayley's Moose, aged, 10st 71b (W. White) 0
Mr. Barber' Fan, 6 yrs, lOst 61b
Mr. W. Forbes's Mout:non., aged, lOst 41b (car lOst 61b)
(Hyland) 0
hfr. J. Miller's CharmingWornan, aged, 1 Ost(R.ratta, jun.) 0
Mr. Barber's Helen, aged, 10st (car (1 Ost Lb)
(Mr. A. Goodman) 0
Mr. G. H. Moore's neva Carne, 5 yrs; lOst
(Mr. Pritchard) 0
Lord Stamford's Thalassius, 6 yrs. 10st (Mr. Crawshaw) 0
Philosopher was struck out at 12 15; Tusculanum at
2 10 on the day of the race.
Mr. Barber declared to win with Helen ; Mr. Braylcy
with Moose.

Betting -7 to 1 agst Chimney Sweep, 8 to 1 each agst
Moose and Fan, 9 to 1 agst The Lamb, 10 to 1 agst Pearl
Diver, 11 to 1 agst Daisy, 12 to 1 agst Helen, 1G to 1 each
agst Alcibiado and Huntsman's Daughter, 20 to agst The
Nun, 30 to 1 each agst Garus and Astrolabe, 100 to 3 agst
Captain Crosstree, 40 to 1 each agst Buszke and Thalas-
sius, 50 tc 1 each agst Plover, Hall Court, and Shove
Carne, and 66 to 1 agst Charming Woman. The usual
amount of curiosity and excitement was displayed by the
partisans of the several competitors and the general mul-
titude to witness the preliminary canters, which Garus
led. The favourite naturally attracted the greatest share
of attention, but the condition and style of going of
each of the horses were criticised in turn, and the univer-
sal impression appeared to be that a field of more than ay()
rage merit was about to contest the great prize. The canters
taken, the horses were then paraded past the stand, Helen
showing the way. Thence they wore conducted to the
starting post, which they reached in excellent time. A
good start was effected at the first attempt, Garus getting
away with a slight lead of Huntsman's Daughter, Captain
Crosstree, The Lamb, Montmore, and Charming Woman ;
Alcibiade, Shove Came, Chimney Sweep, and Daisy fol-
lowing next in a cluster, while Thalasius headed the re-
mainder—Fan, Buszke, and Kingswood being in the ex-
treme rear. They had scarcely settled in their places, and
had only in fact reached the lane, when Chimney Sweep
rod on a largo stone that lay in the course, and in conse-
quence fell and broke his leg. This accident caused im-

mense excitement and consternation to prevail in the

Stand, from which point Adams, the jockey, was seen first
to vault out of the saddle and next to return to tho enclo-
sure on foot. So serious was the injury sustained by
Chimney Sweep that Lord Coventry, to end the horse's
sufferings, ordered him to be shot, and this was immedi-
ately done. Toreturn to the race, at the first fence Slieve
Came refused, the remainder negotiated the second
fence, but at the obstacle immediately preceding Beecher's
brook Fan and Charming Woman refused; and their
chances being thus extinguished, they were not further
persevered with. Before Beecher's brook had been actually
reached Captain Crosstree deprived Garus of the command.
At the brook itself the last-named refused, while Ment-

more, Thalassius, and Buszke, in endeavouring to take the
leap, fell ; and of this lot the latter only was persevered
with. The field now became widely scattered, with Capt.

Crosstree leading by six lengths. No casualty occurred
at Valentine's brook, nor did any alteration take place in
the positions previously indicated. At the table-jump into
the course, Alcibiade and Helen drew forward, Moose,
Huntsman's Daughter, and the Nun being some distance
in the rear. At the hurdles, just before reaching tho stand,
Captain Crosstree ran up to Alcibiado, and got over first.
Pearl Diver running up lea the way over, the water ; The
Lamb, Captain Crosstree, Daisy, Huntsman's Daughter,
Alcibiade, Moose, and Helen following in the order named.
The Nun, who was several lengths behind, came down
at this point, and, throwing Wheeler, broke away, rider-
less. Following her came Buszke, Astrolabe, and The
Plover, Kings Wood, some distance behind the latter,
jumping into the middle of the water. All got over the

fence past Beecher's brook, and Alcibiade was now seen to
take up the running, The Lamb and Captain Crosstree
close up, Pearl Diver and Moose next; Alcibiade, however,
soon gave way under the weight, and CaptainCrosstree re-

assumed the lead on the return home, The Lamb, Pear
Diver, and Aleibiade following chisel), in the wake. Al

Valentine's brook Daisy WAR dead beaten, and the jockey
had some trouble to get him over, while Buszke tired in
the ploughed land and was pulled up. No change oc-
curred in the positions of the leaders till reaching the table
jump the second time. Hero Captain Crosstree refused,
but was soon righted ; but Moose retired beaten. On
gaining the course the issue. was left to The Lamb and
Pearl Diver - the two coining on neck and neck to the
first hurdles, which they charged together. • At the last
hurdles neither had the slightest advantage over the other,
and it looked as though either might win. Bath were
ridden with great determination, but Pearl Diver being
settled opposite the stand The Lamb drew away and won
by two lengths; ten lengths between second and third
and three lengths between third and fourth ; Astrolabe
and Helen, beaten a distance, walked in next. Hall Court,
Moose, Huntsman's Daughter, Mentmore, Daisy, and
Buszke walked in, but none of them passed the post. The
pace was good throughout.
The Aintree Plate of 50 SOYA, for two year olds and up-
wards; winners this day 71b extra. T.Y.C. To close
and name on Tuesday night at eight o'clock.
Mr. W. G. Bennett's Dawdle, by Saunterer— La Victime,
aged, Bst 81b
(Mordan) 1
Lord Westmorland's Bassoon, 3 yrs, 7st (Kenyon) 2
Mr. R. Wilson's Mrs. Power, 2 yrs, sst 71b (Wilson) 3
Macaroon also ran.
Betting—Even on Dawdle, 5 to 4 agst Bassoon, 8 to 1
agst Mrs. Power. The favourite made all the running,
and won in a canter by six lengths ; two lengths dividing
the second and third.
The Sefton Plate of 100 soya, added to a Handicap of 5
Boys each, 2 ft (to the fund); winners of any handi-
cap after Feb. 22 (at 11 a.m.), 101 b extra; if b3aton for
the Mersey Cup or Flying Stakes and not placed second
or third, allowed 51b. From the Canal Point in (about
six furlongs).
Sir C. Rushout's Moonbeam, by Wild Dayrell—Cynthia,
4 yrs, 7st 51b (including 10113 extra) (Sopp) 1
Lord Sefton ns Catton, 3 yrs, Gst 41b (Butler) 2
Mr. R. 11. Jones's Skylartr, aged, 7st 31b (H. Covey) 3
The following also ran :—Scotchmau's Pride, Ulphus,
Amour Propre, and Peggy.
Betting-3 to 1 agst Skylark, 100 to 30 agst Catton, 4to
1 each agst Moonbeam and Ulphus. Skylark and Ulphus
made play in close company to the distance, where Moon-
beam came out, and going on won easily by two lengths
from Catton, who was four lengths in front of Skylark ;
the rest pulled up.

The Foal Stakes was declared void, and the Selling
Stakes and Two-Scar-Old Plate did not fill.

ll_ink of England Returns.—This Evening.

An Account, pursuant to
cap. 32, for tho week ending

ISSUE nz
Notes issued ...,434,974,270

ho Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
Wednesday, March 4, 1868.
P kItT3IENT.
Govemmt. Debt.Zll,ols,loo
Other Socurities 3,981,900
Gold Cuin and
Bullion
Silver Bullion

£34,974,270