The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-26 00:00:00

On Monday I shall treat finally of the Derby, and at the
same time analyse the public miming of the Oaks' mares.
London, May 23, 1845.. TagGRAPy.

EPSOM DOWN S—SUND AY.-
( From the Sunday Times.)

Until nearly half-past eight o'clock the aspect of the Downs
was as wretched as a cold heavy rain could make it. Scarcely
half a dozen persons had ventured forth, and not a horse was
to be seen ! In the hazy atmosphere the grand stand looked
dismally spectral, and the skeleton booths " grinned- horribly a
ghastly smile." As the morning wore on the clouds began to
disperse, and a slight improvement in the weather took place.
Groups of cognoscenti and Derby sweepists slowly collected
near the exercise ground, and at length the appearance of the
horses fixed the attention of all, and gave life and interest to
the stirring scene. Then might be heard the confidential com-
ments and remarks of'." layers and backers" on the condition
and action of the different nags, as they successively galloped
past.

The first that came out to gallop was the The Hero, with
few of the capabilities of a hero, in our opinion ; nevertheless,
it afforded Sam Day, who was upon him, an opportunity of
getting his hand in readiness to steer Old England for the great
event.
Idas, who arrived overnight with Evenus and Boarding
School Miss, and took up their quarters at the Baron de Tes-
sier's, was one of the earliest on the ground. He appeared in
blooming condition, and was followed by all the gazers pre-
sent. Atter walking about for a short time, the " crack"
was favoured with a taste of the hill, that " bugbear" in the
minds of many, which it is supposed will put an extin-
guisher on his chance of victory. Evenus led them at his
best pace, Idas lying close to him, and pulling hard all the way
till they were stopped, after going about three-quarters of a
mile. This was repeated a second time and afforded the cog-
noscenti an opportunity of coming to some definite conclusion
upon this much questioned point. Some aver that he
mounted the bill like an antelope, and " went like a bird,"
whilst others as strongly insisted that he would tire, and that
he gave every indication of his not liking the ground. He
pulled up on both occasions in the soundest and freshest
manner possible, and, though his " schoolmaster" certainly-
made a little noise, there were no indications whatever of a
similar nature on the part of the " pupil."
Cataract and Malt had a " spin," but both appeared to be
very queer.
Among Lumley's team we were particularly struck with the
appearance of Vol-au-Vent, who went splendidly, and led us
:o imagine that he will take a very great deal of beating for
the Surrey Cup.
Pantasa, who is much grown, and evidently greatly improved
on his two yr old form, took a good gallop, accompanied by a
filly by Glaucus, and was much admired.
Fuzbos, who is strongly fancied by the Epsom division, took
gentle exercise. He was tried over the Derby course on Fri.
day afternoon, in the midst of a heavy rain (Frank Butler
" up") with Qui Tam, (ridden by the boy) and The Attorney
(steered by Sam Mann). Qui Tam made the running to the
mile-post "as hard as he could split," when The Attorney,
who was in waiting, went on at his best pace to the distance,
where, being run almost to a stand-still, he gave up, leaving
Fusbos alone in his glory. Such are the plain facts, as they
were told us by one who witnessed the trial.
They who have invested upon Desperation will, we opine,
have a desperately bad chance for their money. He is as slow
as a coach-horse.

Jinglepot attempted to gallop with Pagan, but a more fruit-
less attempt we never witnessed. He went stumpy and short,
and lost all favour.

Cabin Boy, who sweated yesterday, went a steady gallop this
morning, but by many his action was considered too laboured
and heavy.
Wood Pigeon, attended by Dr. Hill, also galloped, showing
great improvement in his style of going since we last saw him
at Newmarket.

Count Bathyany's Sister to Whitefoot, Pergularia, and an-
other went well.

Columbus took a good steady gallop ; he iea very pretty
goer, looks remarkably fit, and in his appearance has much of
the character of Cotherstone. We ulderstand that he possesses
a most excellent temper. .‘ The Vicar " will officiate for him
on the eventful occasion.

Sir Gilbert's lot did not show out of the paddock up to the
time of our departure ; neither had Clear-the-Way nor Pam
at that time made their appearance. The former galloped yes-
terday on the six-mile hill ; we are informed he looks well
though rather lusty. Pam, notwithstanding the unfavourable
reports which have been current against him, and his retro-
gression in the betting a few days ago, is as " right as a trivet,"
and will make many quake before Judge Clarke gives his all-
important decision.

At Leatherhead, Scot's, Rogers's, and Lonsdale's strings are
located. Of the first-named lot Kedger and Lmlia are most
liked; and the former, who goes remarkably well, may yet re-
trieve the character which he has partially lost, and enable his
backers to " get out" satisfactorily. The Miss Whip colt
looks and goes well.
The Libel was most anxiously looked for, but, much to the
disappointment of those interested for and against him, he had
not yet arrived.
John Day's, Forth's lot, and the Duke of Richmond's horses
are expected to reach their quarters to-day or to-morrow. The
Danebury division will be located at Banstead, the Goodwood
at Headley, and Forth's let at Ashstead. With respect to the
latter, it was remoured that Doleful's legs are somewhat queer,
and that the " pick of the basket" will be found to be The
Merry Monarch.
We did not hear a single bet laid upon the ground ; and the
only offer which came under our own observation was to back
Pantasa.

ALA RIC —When about half way between Epsom and London
we met Alarm, who was being vanned with all possible dis-
patch to the scene of action.
111 R. GULLY'S OLD ENGLAND.

The following circumstance, which has caused no little ex-
citement in the ring, has been communicated to us :—Mr.
Gully yesterday entrusted a gentleman with a commission
to back his horse, Old England, for a very large sum,
which was accomplished, but on the bets being conned
over by that gentleman, he perceived that the greater
portion of the amount was laid out with one person. This,
with other circumstances which had come to the knowledge
of Mr. Gully, roused his suspicions, and led to angry words,
Mr. G. (as it was stated), taxing the party with having over-
laid his book to an enormous amount in betting against his
horses. The gentleman, however, expressed his willingness to
stake the amount whenever called upon. Immediately after
the occurrence Mr. Gully, it is said, left town for Danebury,
and we fear the result will have the effect of lessening the field
for the Derby in a way the least expected, and we may add,
the most to be regretted.

ACCIDENT TO THE DUKE OF
WELLINGTON.

The Duke of Wellington attended at the Marlborough-
street Police•court on Saturday, for the purpose of preferring
a charge of furious driving, whereby his life was endangered,
against Henry Woods, driver of one of the Fulham carriers'
carts. To prevent inconvenience to his Grace from the crowd
which his appearance would attract to this court, the summons
was so arranged as to take precedenee of the night charges. At
half-past eleven. o'clock his Grace, accompaned by Lord
Charles Fitzroy Somerset and Mr. Mayne, entered the court.
His Grace having been sworn, said—l was walking, on
Tuesday last, between two and three o'clock, in Park-lane,
on the left-hand side, going out of Piccadilly, and when
near the Duchess of Gloucester's house, a very heavy four-
wheeled cart passed me. I endeavoured to cross the lane,
to get to the pavement on the other side, under the pro-
tection of this heavy cart. I got as far as the right-hand wheel
of the cart, keeping the cart at my left hand, when I found my-
self struck on the shoulder, and knocked forward. It was a
severe blow, and I found it had been given by another cart, the
driver of which tad not attempt to give me warning by calling
out, until he had struck me. I did not fall ; if I had, I must
have been under the wheels of both carts. Now, I have no
further complaint to make against the man at the bar, who
drove the cart, than that he was going at such a monstrous pace
that he had no controul over his horse ; indeed, he came
along so fast, that he got the whole length of Park-
lane without my having perceived him, and the pace he
was going at was such, that it was impossible he could stop his
horse. This is my complaint, and I bring it forward on pub-
lic grounds, because I think it is not right that carriages should
ips along in the public streets at this great rate. The cart by
which I was struck was a heavy, tilted cart; the driver was
under the tilt. My groom was behind with my horses, and I
called him and desired him to follow the cart. My groom
trotted as hard as he could, but he was unable to overtake the
cart l‘ntil it had got as far as South-street. This will prove
the rapid pace at which the driver of the cart was going.
The defendant said he was truly sorry at what had occurred,
but he declared the whole circumstance was accidental. He
saw a gentleman about to cross the road, and he called out do
warn him, but he was, not aware that he had touched any one.
He was not going at very great speed, for his horse was an old
one, and could not accomplish more than seven miles an hour,
and at the time when he passed his Grace, he was going up
hill. His attention was directed to the vehicles in the car-
riage road; and this prevented him noticing what was doing on
the foot-path.
Mr. HARDWICK—Had you kept your eyes directed as
you ought, not only to avoid carriages but foot passengers,
the circumstance would not have occurred. The reason you
have given for not seeing his Grace is no excuse for your
conduet.

The Duke of Wellington—There was plenty of room t•
have passed, without running against me.
Mr. Hall, No. 12, Park-lane, said he saws his Graeo at-
tempting to cross the lane at the time that a earrAer's cart,
which was going at the rate of seven or eight miles an hour,
was coming down the lane. Thinking, from the way the man
was driving, that his Grace 'would be knocked down, he ran
to the door, and saw the cart strike his Grace on the shoulder.
Had his Grace not turned round sharply, the cart must have
been over his feet. The pace which the man was
driving at was not more than seven miles an hour.
He was driving negligently rather than furiously,
Mr. HARDWICK—Had be kept a proper look out, he must
have seen his Grace ? Witness—Xertatuly. He was going up
hill, and could have stopped the horse easier than if going down
hill.

Mr. HARDWICK—Did you hear the tun call out? Witness
—No, I did not.
In defence, the man repeated he wad exceedingly sorry for
what had happened.
Mr. HARDWICK---It appears from the evidence that yon
were driving, if not at a furious, still at a rapid rate; but as
you were going up hill at the time, had you used the ordinary
precautions in driving along the public streets, and if you had
proper command at the time over your horse, this accident
could not have occurred, A witness has described your care-
less mode of drifi"ll at the time, by saying you were neither
loo4iog tct the right nor the left, and the whole evidence goes
to prove that your mode of driving was reckless and careless,
exhibiting a perfect indifference to the life and limbs of foot-
passenger. This case I shall deal with as a case of assault.
you have committed several serious offenoes—first, furious
driving ; next, endangering life and limb ; and lastly, com-
mitting an assault, for runriiiig against the person and striking
that person vith %ha ;ars is as much an assault as if the blow
giveu by hand. For the assault, which is karly proved,
you will pay a fine of 41., or one month's imorisonment.
Defendant-1 am a very poor roam, and I hope his Grace
will show a little coroppr,oe.
The dyciidani was then locked up.

THE LA'3,l4 PA.TAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—The
Sp44}oo adds the fbllowing particulars to the account which ap-
peared in our Saturday's impressionl:—" The special train left
Glasgow a little before six o'clock. On the way something went
wrong with the engine or machinery, and caused delay. The col.
lision took place about a mile and a half from Edinburgh. None
of the carriages were thrown off' the rails. The regular train had
lights, and the reason why the other was unprovided with them
was, that it Was expected to have reached its destination before
they would be necessary. The unfortunate gentleman (whose
name is Cooley, not Cowley) was seated in the third or last com-
partment of the carriage, that is, farthest from the engine of the
special train. He was a spirit-dealer and Cattle-merchant in Glas-
gow, about forty years of age, and has left a wife and two children
to lament his untime'y fate."

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.—The non-appearance of
Madame Thillon on Friday was attributable to the opinion of
her medical adviser, Mr. learsley, that a further repose of a day
or two was absolutely necessary for the perfect restoration of her
health. We have seen Madame Thillon's letter to the lessee, in
which, subject to this indulgence, she has stated her ability to ap.
pear this evening, and also hir. Yearsley's letter urging the
necessity of that repose,