The Sun.
London, England, 1844-12-19 00:00:00

ROYALTY IN TROUBLE.

A stout, well-dressed man of colour was taken to the
Marlborough-street Police-court yesterday, charged
with having severely beaten one of his countrymen.
The defendant, when asked for his name, in a stentor-
like voice, said, " I am Prince Christophe d'llayti, broder
to de King of Hayti."
The complainant, John Harris, of Poland-street, said
he had the misfortune to become acquainted with his
sable Highness at a time when his exchequer required
replenishing, and feeling compassion for a fellow-coun-
tryman, of his own complexion, he was induced to take
him into his house and provide him and his suite (among
which was a female attache), until a debt had been
created amounting to 1501. His Highness promised
to liquidate the amount as soon as ho obtained pos-
session of those revenues sacred to the scions of Hay-
tian royalty, and more particularly when he got about
a million and a half of money «hick he declared his
late Majesty, his brother, had lodged in the Bank of
England, and left him heir to. The black,Prince,
however, did not keep his word, but served him as he
had served many others who had previously befriended
him. The Lord Mayor last year interested himself
on behalf of fallen royalty, and got up a subscription,
the proceeds of which were handed over to the defendant.
Complainant begged to have a sovereign or two of the
money, as he had nearly ruined himself in finding funds
to pay for his board and lodging. His royal lodger re-
fused to part with a farthing, and shortly afterwards left
the country. Complainant heard nothing more of the
" Prince " until yesterday, when walking in Piccadilly,
on his return from the residence of the Duke of Wel-
lington, to whom, having been an old soldier, he had sent
in a petition for assistance, he met his quondam lodger,
and then he asked him for a trifle off the debt. The
Prince at first would not know him, and threatened to
give him into custody if he did not go away, but finding
he could not get rid of the complainant he lifted up his
royal umbrella and gave him a blow on the face, which
laid his cheek open. The " Prince" repeated his blows,
and was at last taken into custody by the police. The
complainant said he had made inquiry at places where
the defendant was known, and had ascertained that
he was no " Prince," but " von big bagbone and
swindler."

:The "Prince" was required to state why he had con-
ducted himself in such a plebeian manner towards his
benefactor.

" Sare Magistraat," said the Prince, " I only speak
some Inglis dat is broke. I strike him face yen he call
me blackguard. Ilah ! dat word (gnashing his teeth
with rage)—very bad word in England, very bad word in
Hayti, very bad word for gentleman, very bad word for
prince, very bad word for broder of a king."
Complainant—Vy you nebber pay me ?
Prince—Dere 's de law for you in de Bench ob de
Queen.
Complainant—Ha, ha, ha. Sue him beggar, catch
him louse.

Mr. Maltby said there appeared no justification for the
assault, and he should therefore inflict a fine of 31., or
one month's hard labour.

His Highness, being out of cash, was escorted to an
ante-room until the arrival of her Majesty's royal omi-
bus, in which he was to be removed to her Majesty's
palace of Tothill-fields.

MURDER IN LIVERPOOL.—AbOut two o'clock on
Sunday morning last, two police-officers, named Fair-
clough (78), and Price (88), were on duty in Toxteth
Park, and went into a brothel for the purpose of sup-
pressing a disturbance among the inmates. After they
had succeeded in their object, and when they were again
going on duty on their respective beats, a fellow, named
William Jones, followed them from the brothel into
Whitfield-street, where he made a fierce attack upon
both with a large poker which he brought from the
house. Fairclough closed with him and attempted to
wrench the poker from his grasp, but in the attempt the
ruffian struck him a blow with that deadly instrument
which fractured his skall, caused the brains to protrude
through the opening, and laid him senseless at his feet.
Price, in endeavouring to render assistance to his com-
panion, also received a blow of the poker, which
knocked off a part of the bone immediately above his
right eye-brow ; but he was enabled to call for assist-
ance, and to point out to the officers, who speedily ar-
rived, the brothel to which Jones had returned after
inflicting the blows. The door of the place was in-
stantly broken open, and the fellow was arrested and
taken off to bridewell. Fairclough was conveyed to the
Southern Hospital, where he died yesterday. The pri-
soner has been brought before Mr. Rushton, and will be
committed for trial to-day, on a charge of wilful murder.
—Liverpool Albion.
DREADFUL FIRES AT LYME REGlS.—lntelligence
was recived in the course of yesterday at the several fire
insurance-offices in the metropolis, of two most destruc-
tive fires having taken place at Lyme Regis on Sunday
night, occasioning a serious loss of property. The out-
break happened between 11 and 12 o'clock, when on the
alarm being raised it was found to have originated in an
uninhabited house in Church-street, and from circum-
stances which have since transpired, it is too sadly
feared that it must have been the work of some incen-
diary. Owing to the roof of the building being thatched,
like most of the rest in the town, and a strong S.E. wind
blowing at the time, the flames raged with extreme fury,
and fired the adjoining houses. The engines stationed
in the borough were quickly drawn to the spot, and as
promptly got into active operation ; but so firm a hold
had the destructive element of the property, that before
it could be in any way mastered, four of the adjacent
houses had fallen a sacrifice. One of them was tenanted
by a man of the name of Lynn, the oldest person in the
town, who being bedridden, it was generally supposed
that he had perished amidst the flames. It was, how-
ever, afterwards ascertained that he had been carried out
of the burning building. Scarcely had the inhabitants
recovered frum their alarm before they were again
startled by the bursting forth of another fire in the same
street, about 60 yards higher up, on the opposite side of
the way, at a house in the occupation of a Mr. Garland.
The firemen and their engines were almost immediately
in attendance, and notwithstanding the most strenuous
exertions on their part, they were unable to stay the i
progress of the flames until three buildings, n addition
to the one tenanted by Mr. Garland, were destroyed.
This second calamity is also said to have been caused by
some miscreant intentionally. The town during the summer
was visited by a fire which consumed the Custom-house
and upwards of 40 houses.
THE PATRONAGE OF EAST INDIA DIRECTORS.—Sir
Henry Willock, the Deputy-chairman of the East India
Company, has given an Addiscombe cadetship to be
competed for by the pupils of Kensington School, which,
after a severe struggle with many other deserving candi-
dates, has just been gained by Mr. J. G. Medley. This
is the second instance in which this liberal Director has
conferred this favour on the same school, and we are
happy to learn that the successful candidate en the
former occasion has j ust been appointed to the engineers.
Such discreet exercise of India patronage does honour
to the Company, and, by insuring the appointment of
officers of talent, tends to promote the welfare of our
vast Eastern empire.
The Duke of Northumberland has subscribed 501.
towards the sum for the protection of the salmon in the
river Tweed. This is the second subscription which his
Grace has given within the last twelve months for this
purpose.

LOUIS NAPOLEON.
The PreAlce. r.a.Lbl.ishes_the. foliowing letter, addressed to thatjournal by Prince Louisßonaparte :
" Fort of llam, Dec. 14, 1844.
" Sir,—l am ignorant of the person, calling himself
my friend, who has called at your office to attack the
history, as yet unpublished, of the captivity of the Em-
peror which General Montholon has written under my
eyes. I feel bound loudly to disavow the step taken by
that alleged friend.
"I regret, no doubt, that a history so serious, so tragical
as that which describes the agony of the chief of my fa-
mily should appear in a feuilleton ; I regret even that this
patriotic publication should have been accepted by a jour-
nal (La Presse) devoted to the Government. Never-
theless, I am happy that the authentic account of the last
sufferings of the Emperor and his last thoughts should
be at last made public.
" To suppose that a man who has shared the captivity
of the Emperor, and now shares mine, could write by
ray side anything derogatory to the memory of the
martyr of St. Helena, is to offer me a personal insult.
This is the reason that has induced me to address you on
the subject. —I am, &c.,
"NAPOLEON LOUIS BONAPARTE."

A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
(From Punch.)
To Church betimes ! The Christmas chimes
Are calling high and low in ;
To Church then all, bath great and :mall I
CHORUS OF MANY VOICES.
We've not a coat to go in !

Like our old sires, with roaring fires,
The fangs of winter braving,
Huge logs pile high, to sit thereby.
CHORUS.
We've not a single shaving !

Good Christmas fare is physic rare
To warm the regions inner ;
Plum-pudding join to stout sirloin.
CMORCS.
We'ye not a crust for dinner

Fill glass and bowl, each jovial soul,
As round the hearth we close in ;
Our wine is bright in its ruddy light.
CHORUS.
Our very water's frozen I

Right late we'll sup, and keep it up
Till time to morn shall creep on ;
Then siak to rest in downy nest.
CHORUS.
We've not a bed to sleep on !

Loud be the song, the laughter long ;
Our joy no care shall leaven ;
Christmas is here but once a year.

cnonus.
For that, at least, thank Heaven

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.—The deepest interest
continues to be manifested in behalf of the benefit which
is to take place here on Monday next for the family of
poor Clara Webster. The Committee have forwarded
251., and Mr. Bunn has received numerous other dona-
tions.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.--A concert vi•as given last
evening at this theatre by the Messrs. Distin and the
Misses Smith. The names of these professionals are
sufficient to guarantee a very delightful musical enter-
tainment to the public, nor were the public disappointed
in their expectations. The concert was divided into
two parts, according to the usual course in these times.
In the first part there a ere a quintette by Mr. Distin
and his four sons on the improved Sax horns, " Fra poco
me" (Lucia di Lammermoor) ; a terzetto, " Dolce tran-
quilite, ' by the Misses Smith ; and a variety of other
airs, &c. The duet, " The light guitar," by the Misses
Smith, was sung with great taste, and was most de-
servedly encored. A quintette, " Robert, toi que
j'aime" (Ilobert le Diable), arranged and executed on
the horns by the Messrs. Distin (Nleyerbeer), and said
in the programme to have been performed, by command,
before her Majesty and his Royal Highnecs Prince
Albert, at Windsor Castle, on Saturday last, was very
effective, and was received with loud applause. In the
second part, some equally good music, both vocal and
instrumental, was performed, and altogether the concert
was one which deserved patronage. It will be repeated
on Monday next, when some additional inducements will
be in the bill of fare. The house was well attended ;
the boxes were completely filled, and there was a tole-
aably good pit.
ANOTHER INCENDIARY FIRE IN HERTS.—IIERT-
FORD, TUESDAY.—Last night a very large straw rick on
Highfield farm, Hemel Hempstead, in the occupation of
Mr. Thomas Woodman, farmer and auctioneer, was dis-
covered to be on fire, and no doubt the entire contents
of an extensive and valuable farm would have been de-
stroyed, had not the burning rick been a considerable
distance from the others, and also from the buildings,
sheds, out-houses, &c. A large number of the surround-
ing farmers, labourers, and others were soon attracted
by the reflection of the flames, and very fortunately the
fire was confined to that stack in which it broke out.
That which gives rise to the supposition that it wan the
act of an incendiary is, that the isolated position of the
stack precludes the possibility of its having been acci-
dentally set on fire by any of the farm servants pacing
that way with a light.
EXFORTATION OF BEER.—An instance having re-
cently occurred at this port of a quantity of beer, entitled
to Excise drawback, ha's ing been noted as shipped on
two certificates issued by that department, for the same
goods, and it having been suggested, with the view of
preventing the recurrence of a similar irregularity, that
the shipping searchers be directed, in future, to note on
the shipping bill, the date of their having certified the
fact of the shipment on the Excise certificate, orders
have been issued for the said officers to govern them-
selves accordingly in future, and copies of this order
have been furnished to the several departments for their
information.
A foot race came off on Pitchcroft on Monday,
which excited a good deal of interest among the little
sporting world. The competitors were one Albert, a
vendor of nuts, and bereft of one arm, and a man named
Smith, a dealer in eggs and bacon. They had to run
round the whole of the course, or about two miles, and
to jump over ten hurdles. Smith had a slight advantage
in the starting, but they both remained together for the
first three-quarters of a mile, after which the baconian
fairly ran away from him of the nuts, and finished the
race at a tremendous pace, accomplishing the whole two
miles iu a few seconds under thirteen minutes 1 He
cleared the hurdles in capital style, but his opponent,
who was completely " done up" long before the goal was
reached, touched them nearly all. Four or five hundred
spectators seemed greatly gratified with the scene.--
IYorcestershire Chronicle.

A Vicious HORSE.—The National states that a
waggoner, who was proceeding on Saturday last with a
cart-load of paving stones along the boulevard, near the
Barrier© de Sevres, having had occasion to give his horse
a blow of his whip, the vicious animal rushed at the
man, threw him down, placed one foot on his breast to
prevent him from rising, and whilst in that position,
seized the waggoner's arm with his teeth, and broke it in
two places. But the horse's revenge was not yet satis-
fied, and he would have strangled the man had not some
travellers come to his assistance, and with considerable
difficulty conveyed the man to an hospital, where he lies
in a dangerous state.

STEAM-BOAT COLLISION OFF OSTEND.—lnforma.•
tion has been received that the Princess Mary and the
Princess Alice came into collision on Tuesday, as du,
former, in a dense fog, was leaving Ostend with the
mail, and the latter entering. No lives have been lost,
but much damage has been done to the vessels, the
Princess Mary suffering the most ; a week or two will,
however, put her right. The mail was landed, and will
come over to-day. A vessel will be immediately put
upon the station, to fill the Princess Mary's place until
she is able to resume her post.
ALICE HAWTHORN TILE QUEEN OF THE TURF.
—Alice Hawthorn was bred by, and is the pro-
perty of, Mr. John Plummer, who resides within
a few miles of York. In consequence ot Mr. Plum-
mer's pleasure not being in racing, but as a breeder, he
did not put his; mare into training as a two-years
old, but sold her to Colonel Cradock, who, not liking
his bargain, returned her. Mr. Plummer again endea
voured to sell her, his price being 300 guineas, but not
meeting with a customer he determined to put her jute.
training. In 1841 she started three times and won twice;
the following year he leased her to the late Mr.
Leonard Ileseltine, of Hambleton, the celebrate%
trainer, for 1501. for that year. Her perform-
ances were excellent, having won for her lessee
the sum of 1,7451. in stakes. Mr. Leonard Hesel-
time dying, she continued to be trained by his nephew,
Mr. Robert Ileseltine, who leased her for the season ot
1843, for a larger sum than had been previously paidt
for her, but very small in comparison to what she,
won, viz., 2,1661. G. Salvin, Esq., of Croxdale,
near Durham, became her lessee this year (1844),
it is supposed in conjunction with Mr. Robert.
Ileseltine; the sum paid for the season was 800 guineas.
Her performance this year has never been surpassed,
Navin,, started 23 times, won 20, and ran e. dead beat.
She has undoubtedly proved herself one of the best
horses that ever was bred. She is now by many called
"The Queen of the Turf"—well dof-s she deserve it.
Alice hawthorn has started 61 times, won 47i lost 13i
times. Won 18 cups and 7 Queen's Plates, and won in
the aggregate 7,4764 in four years. The celebrated
mare Bee's-Wing was on the turf eight years, and won.
50, lost 13; won 23 cups, and in the aggregate 6,8911.—.
Tyne Mercury.
ENTERTAINMENT TO VICE-ADMIRAL SIR WILMA*
PARKER.—A grand entertainment was given on Tues-
day evening, at the Royal Naval Club, iu Bond-street,
to Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker, Bart., G.C.R., cc
his return from service in China. Admiral Sir Byam
Martin was in the chair. On his right hand was the
Gallant Admiral and Vice-Admiral Sir G. Hamond;
and on his left he was supported by Admirals Sir 313,
Codrington and Sir C. Ogle. Captains Sir C. Napiek
and Lord F. G. Hallyburton were the Vice -Presidents ._
Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm with which the
health of Sir William Parker was received by his brothel:
officers, on its being introduced by an eloquent and well.
deserved eulogium from the President, on his succesFattli
career in the war with China. The dinner was serer
in the new dining-room of the Club, in elegant, style,
from the cuisine of Long's HoteL There were preset'
also Admirals D. Gould, G. Martin, and E. King ; the{
Earls of Cadogan and Hardwicke ; Lord Edwart
Russell, &c.

THE STATUE OF WILLIAM THE FOURTH.--COC.-"'
siderable interest was on Wednesday excited in at e
neighbourhood of Eastcheap by the raising upon it.
pedestal, of the colossal statue of his late Majesty Wil »
Liam the Fourth. Three-fourths cf the sculpture ;
placed upon the plinth prepar©d for its reception, and. `.
is expected that this day the remaining portion will o
completed.