The Sun.
London, England, 1829-01-07 00:00:00

ROWLAND STEPHRN&ON.

The reports circulated through the-town yeas-str•
day evening of the.c..ipture of this individual ere to-
tally without foundation. The hat information re.,
specting him that may be depended upon appeared
in the 7'-i./ned of yesterday, and. we have only to
repeat, that yerriain iLl.relligerici. of his being in e hired
vessel, bet Ween •Bideford and the Isle of
Lundy, in the expectation of meeting with an out-
ward-bound ship, arrived in London on Snnday at
mid-day. A communication having been forwarded
to Bow-street, Sir R. Birnie immediately sent for
Ellis and Ruthven, who were directed to proceed
with all despatch for Bristol. They left town ac-
cordingly on Sunday afternoon, having received
orders to scour the coast from Bristol to Bideford,
and to examine all the intermediate ports. On
Monday afternoon Bishop- was despatched to Fal-
mouth, his instructions being to proceed onwards
until he met his colleagues. Fast-sailing vessels
were in the mean time despatched by •the. Admiralty
to iatercept and seareh every ship coming down the
Channel. It is calculated that no certain intelli-
gence can arrive in town before Thursday.

(From the Essex Herald.)

We have copied pretty freely from the London
; Papers the particulars which have transpired respect-
ing the flight of this extraordinary, and we presume
to think, insane gentleman, and of the amount of
frauds he-is charged with having committed in the
metropolis. We have thought it our duty, residing
in the same county in which Mr. Stephenson lived,
' and in which he had property, to obtain the best
account of his affairs in the country, which we have
Igiven ourselves some trouble to collect ; and as our
materials are derived from a source upon which we
can place the greatest reliance, they will serve to
correct many exaggerated statements which, from so
singular a case, might be expected to get abroad.
Marshalls, near Romford (the country residence
of Mr. Stephenson), consists of about 130 acres of
land, a good house • and offices, upon which he has
expended a large sum of money since lie made it his
own. It is splendidly furnished, and the pictures
, ialone are repotted to be worth 20,0001. Mr. Ste-
phenson had not been at Marshalls for more than a
week previous to his absconding; and such was the
impression as to his immense riches, that the
greatest confidence was placed in his integrity. He
was the last person upon whom suspicion would
have arisen of becoming insolvent, or being guilty of
embezzlement. Mr. Stephenson did not asso-
ciate with the neighbouring gentry : be had,
however, frequent visitors from London; among
whom were Mr. Mathews, the comedian, and Sir
George Smart, Professor of,Mnsic. The latter was
frequently seen in Mr. Stephenson's pew at church.
There must be some exaggeration as to the charge
of bad habits, as Mr. Stephenson had been noticed
for his regularity. In the midst of winter he has
been seen passing to his business, sometimes on
horseback, so early as eight o'clock in the morning,
and returning about six in the evening. Mr. Ste-
phenson did not employ the tradesmen in Romford
generally : there are, however, it is feared, a few
long scores, as he was backward in settling accounts
—one or two names have reached us to whom the
, loss, should it so happen, will prove of serious in-
, jury. Mr. Stephenson had the misfortune to bury
l his Wife, leaving eight children, about seven years
back. The loss to the poor of Romford was great
indeed, as she was to the neighbourhood a liberal
and general benefactress ; indeed it would be an act
of injustice not to state that Mr. Stephenson in
many instance§ contributed freely to the charitable
institutions in the place. Mr. Stephenson, how-
ever, was not much esteemed by his parishioners, in
consequence of his haring, much against their con-
sent, stopped up a favourite footpath that led
through a part of his estate. To effect that object he
spared neither trouble nor money, and has accom-
plished his wishes only within the last three months;
but as the magistrates' order to close the right of way
contained certain conditions, which under the present
circumstances are not likely to be fulfilled, the path
will very probably be restored to the public.. Mr.
Stephenson has made many purchases in Romford
and its vicinity; of these, How Hatch, at South
Weald, bought of Mr. Willan, :s thought a great
bargain; he also possesses Hare Lodge, late the psi).-
perry of Mr. Jack Son. Besides these, the houses
he owns in the town of Romford, with the mill at
its entrance, are supposed to be worth nearly
20,0001.; ,'ail latter ha bought very high. The ac-
count of mina of money in Mr. Stephenson's hands,
belonging to individuals in Romford, has been erro-
neously mated. The retired miller, said to have
6,0001. in jeopardy, never lodged but 4,000/. and of
which, about a week before Mr. Stephceson disap-
peared, at the suggestion of his friends, he drew
1,1001. There are Others also in Romford and its
vicinity who have considerable balances in his hands,
one for 2,9001., another •2,8001., another 6001.; and
it hasbeen reported that Z. Cox, Esq., of Harwood
House, Lipminster, has in Mr. Stephenson's keeping
as much as 8,0001.
In 1523, Mr. Stephenson purchased the manor-
house and property of a Mr. Phillips, at Saint
Stephen's, near Launceston, which estate is con-
tiguous to W'errington, the seat of his Grace the
Duke of Northumberland. Accompanied by two
ladies, with Mr. Yates, of the Adelphi, Mr. Ste-
phenson took possession of the property, on which
occasion the independent electors, headed by Mr.
Pearce, solicitor, of Launceston, met their new
patron eight miles from the latter place, and con. ,
ducted him to his new property, where they were
plentifully regaled with wine and other refreshments.
The following day a sumptuous dinner was given by
Mr. S. at the King's Arms inn, in Launceston,
where he stated his intention of standing ass candi-
date for the borough of St. Stephen at the next
election, and there was every reason to suppose he
would have succeeded; but in the intermediate time,
the property at Stephen's was purchased by his
Grace the Duke of. Northumberland, affording a
profit of some thousands to the speculation of Ste-
phenson.

A curious circumstance transpired yesterday,
showing that Mr. Stepherfron did not hesitate to
appropriate the smallest sums to his own purposes.
A Member of Parliament, who for some time past
has taken a lively interest in the welfare of Queen-
borough, wishing to send a large quantity of pota-
toes to relieve the distressed inhabitants of that
place, purchased a quantity of. that vegetable from
Mr. Stephenson, understanding that they were his
own growth. The Member of Parliament paid for
the potatoes by a draft for about 38/. Yesterday a
person called on the Member alluded to for payment
for the potatoes, and on an inspection of the books
at Remington's, it appeared that Mr. Stephenson
had carried the cheque to his own account, and left
the party from whom he obtained the potatoes to
get the money how lie could. It was stated in the
city last evening, that the Achfiiralty had received a
telegraphic despatch, to the effect that a vessel is in
pursuit of a ship, which is known to hove on board
Mr. Stephenson. The ship alluded to MS in sight
of her pursuers, and no doubt was entertained of the
capture of the fugitive.

We have just seen another (which makes the
eleventh) number of Mr. Prank Howard's " Spirit of the
Plays of Shakapeare." The illustrations are restricted to
1 " Measure for Measure' and the "Merry Wives of
; Windsor," and are replete with the usual defects and ex-
! L*lieneies of Mr. Howard, sneh as his neat, quiet, unas-
suming touches ofsylvan landscape, his admirable grouping,
I, and defective proportions of the human form. We have al-
ready, on differen' of:colons, entered so fully into the charne-
-1 teristics of theseShakspeare illustrations, that little remains to
be said on the subject. We may however remark gene-
rally that the " Measure for Measure" .is ably arc appro-
priately illustrated by Mr. Howard, but that in his draw-
ings from the " Merry 'Wives of Wiudsor" he has thrown
too little of the vie comica into the appearance of Sir
John Falstaff; whose very look, our artist should remem
ber, was a good joke. Ann Page makes a pretty
figure in the Illustrations, and Slender has much charac-
ter about him. The remaining characters are defective for
the reason lust above stated,

SPORTING' INTEL LMENCE,

TATTERSALL'S.

The Room on Ifonday •hewed a greater assemblage than
far same time past, no .übt drawn together by the full
announcement of the uominaions of the Doncaster
Leger. The epactiLators have not yet male up their talu,is
as to the qualities of the horses (n:ept those generally
known before), not before made pa/X.:, consequez4tly no
engagements on this important states were entered into.
The Derby has undergone suine ehanget, and the Oaks
experienced a trilling alteration or two, as will be seen by
the fallowing statement :

DERBY.
lr N 1 aget Doke of Butland's Brothel to Aloes
16 to 1 agst Mr. Pettit's Posthuma
16 to 1 art Mr. Hunter's Canvas cult
16 to 1 agst Lord Sligo's Prince Eugene.
16 to 1 agst His Alajesty's Eleetreas colt
17 to 1 aget Lord Jertey's
18 to 1 agst Lord Sefton's Morris Dancer
18 to 1 agst Lord G. Cavendish's F.spagncAle e.
20 to 1 aget Mr. Batson's Loss filly
20 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Angnoa et,lt
High odds aget any other.

OAKS.
7 to 1 agst Lord Exeter'. Greeo Mantle
7 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Varna
10 to 1 agst Mr. Batsoo's Lux tiny
If to 1 agst Mr. Ridsdale's Clotilde
IS to 1 apt Mr. Payne's Quadrille Belly
High odds agst any other.

DONCASTER MEETING-1872i1.

MON I AT, —ThelChainpagne Stakes of of) atom ea. , ti. ft,
Frcna the Red House In.

Mr. Robinson's b. f. by St. Patrick, dam by Smoleasko
Mr. Tarlton's b. c. by Chumpiguon—Sarah's dam
Mr. Nowell's b. f. by Orville or IvanhotaL—Rantipole
Mr. Nowell's b. f. by Orville—Rosanne
Mr. Westgatth's b. e. Gen. Honeywood, by Swiss
Mr. C. Atwood's b. f. Penthesetea, by Doctor Syntax
Mr. Ridsdale's ch. e. Brien, by Blacklock—Princess
Duke of Leeds's ch. c. by Whisker—Rodocantha
Duke of Leeds's ch. f. by Blacklock—Lady of the Vale
Mr. T.- 0. Powlett's gr. 1. by Young Phantom
Mr. Riddell's b. c. by Whisker—Hertpury's dam
Lord Fitzwilliana's b. f. by Figaro—Gadabout
Mr. Petre's eh. c. The Major, by Whisker—Detpini
Mr. Petrels b. c. Brunswicker, by Figaro—Bedlarnite'sd.
Mr. Dowbiggin's br. e. by Figaro—Fitz-Orville's darn
Mr. Bailey's br. e. Utrecht, by Figaro--TaMboff's dam
Mr. Foljambe's br. f. by Whisker, dam by Walton
Mr. Houidewarswa b, c. Beagle; by Whalebone—Auburn
Mr. Hotildsworth's br. f. Blackberry, by Sherwood
Mr. Leiglee b. f. by Whisker—Brenda, by Caleb Quot'em
Lord Sligo's lir. c. Bribe, by Waxy Pope—Bigotina
Lord Sligo's b. c. Canker, Brother to Cant
Mr. Peirse's oh. c. Tip, by Swiss
Mr. Watt's b. c. Apantador, by Blacklock—Waltoo
Mr. Watt's b. c. Doctor Aloroeo, Brother to Memnon
Mr. Wormald's b. e. Bullet, Brother to Granby
Mr. F. Richardson's b. c. by Emilios—Seasnew
Mr. Jaques's b. f. by Swiss--Comedy
Mr. Forth's Bird, by Tiresias—Pomona
TUESDAY. -The St. Leger Stakes of 2.5 sore. each, for
three-year old colts Sat. 61b. fillies Bst. 31h.—St. Leger
Course.=(2B Subscribers).
Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Vortigerne by Emilius—Rowena
Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Lwiy Emily, by Emilins—Antiope
Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Ambuscade, by Master Henry
Mr. Mill's b. 1. Windfall, by Reveller—Legacy
Mr. Clifton's ch. c. Minster, brother to Velocipede
Mr. Forth's gr. c. The Exquisite
Mr. Forth names b. e. Associate
Mr. Forth names b. c. Frederick, by Little Jobe
Lord Mounteharles's b. c Rupert, by Master Henry
Lord 3lounteharles's,ch. f. Beatrice, by Blacklock
Mr. GeUrge Taylor's eh. f. by Rubene—Miss Platoff
Mr. Hunter's gr. e. by Gustavus--Canvas
Mr. Chifney's b. c. by Gustavus—Blue-stockings
Mr. Chifney's eh. f. by Sam—Morel
Mr. Champion's b. f. by Filho da Puta, dam bylatigtos
Mr. Champion's b. f. by Duplicate, darn sister to the above
Mr. R. Grosvenor's b. o. Mammas, by Master Henry
Mr. J. Gibson's b. v. by Filho da Puta—Alre. Clarke
Mr. TownrOwie b. c. Tranby, by Blacklock—Orville
Lord Scarborough's br. a. Cistercian, by Catton—Paynator
Lord Scarborough's ch. f. by Pilgarlick, dam by Whisker
Lord Scarborough's br. by Catton— Dick Andrews
Mr. Loy's ch. c. Thatcher, by Blacklock, dam by Colons
Mr. Baird', bl. g. Scotus, by FitzaOrrille—Marchesa
Mr. Boardman's b. a. Bay Melton (late Marcus) by Filho
Mr. Nowell's gr. e. Rouudwaist, brother to Longwaist
Mr. Nowell's b. e. by Walton—Rosanue
Mr. Nowell's f. by Orville or Walton—sie. to Troubadour
Mr. Nowell's hr. f. by Walton—Brown Duchess
Mr. Johrwon's br. e. Mercury, by Filho—Loo Chou
Lord Cleveland's br. e. Voltaire, by Blacklock—Phantom
Lord Cleveland's br. c Tamboff, by Blacklook---Alfana
Laid Cleveland's b. a. Stotfortb, by Octavian..—Sir Paul
Lord Kelburne's hr. c. by •Stoolensko—Georgiana
Lord Kelburne's gr. o. by•Viseount—Nell
Mr. Darnell's hr. f. by Blacklock—Arabelle
Mr. C. Attwood's br, c. Leonardo, by Abjer—Lady firiVll
Mr. C. Attwood's br. c Sweno, by Abjer—Loretta
Sir E. Dedswarth's b. c. Young Patrick, by St. Patrick
Sir E. Dcdaworth's b. c. Foundling, by Filho da Pate
Duke of Leeds's eh. n. St, Patrick—Rodacantha
Mr. T 0. Foss-let's hr. c. Penhill, by Jack Spigot.
Mr. T. 0. Powlett's hl, t. by Jack Spigot—Miss Fenny.
Mr. Riddell's eh. co. Lawn .leeves, by Doctor Syntax
Mr. Riddell's el. c. Zodiac, by Centaur, darn by Eaton
Mr. Riddell'e b. c. Principe, by Whisker—Princess
Mr. Riddale's b. f. Clotilde. by Tramp—Neva
Mr. Ritissittle'a ch. e. Tyke, by Tramp, dam by Cervantes
Mr. Gully's br. a. Baltic, by Borodino
Mr. Gully's b. f. Donation, by Borodino
Lord Fitawilliatu's b. f. sister to Mnlatto, by Cotten.
Lord Milton's br. c. Hydelgo, by Cervantes---Valentine.
Mr. Wilson's ela. c. brother to Reformer, by Whisker
Col. King'. ch. c. Madcap, by Blacklock or Tramp
Major Yarburgla's hr. c. Pilgrim, by Blacklock
Mr. Haywood's. b. c. Sandoval, by Cervantes
Mr. Petre's ch. c. Rowton, by Oisean
Mr. Petre's hr. a. Cobbler Will, by Tramp
Mr. Armitage's b. c. Netherby, by Cervantes.
Lord Normanby's c.b. f. Florence, by Blucher
Mr. W. Richardson's br. f. Juliana, by Peter Lely
Mr. Walker's gr. c. by Caunon Ball—Williameon's Ditto
Mr. J. Scott's eh. f. Apollonia„ by Whisker—My Lady
Mr. Whitehead's br. c. St. Nicholas, by Sherwood
Mr. Shaftoe's b. e. by Lowry, darn by Whitworth
Mr. Chilton's b. c. Don Jose, by Don Juan
Mr. W. Fox's br. a. by Macduff, dam by Beningbrough
Mr. Robinson's ch. c. Bolivar, by Blacklock—'!'ramp
Mr. Bailey's br. c. Brielle, by Filho or Magistrate
Mr. Gibbeson's b. f. Lady Sarah
Mr. Gibbeson's br. c. 'Wandering Boy, by Oiseau
Mr. Gascoigne's b. c. by Smoleasko, dam by Waxy
Mr. Gascsigne' ch. c. by Tramp, Coral
Mr. Gascoigne's bl. f. by Smoleasko, Louisa
Mr. Turner's b. c. Nevada°, by Blacklock—Comes
I.ord Wilton's ch. a. by Cervantes, dam by Governor
Lord Wilton', b. c. Felt, by Langer, sister to Starch
Mr. H. Edward's ch. a. Hibernian, by St. Patrick
Mr. St. Paul's r. f. by Orville—Arbutus's darn
Sir T. Stanley's b. e. by Whisker—Kit-Cat's darn
Mr. Houldsworth's hr. f. Lady Louisa, sister to Borodiuo
Mr. Houldsworth's ch. f. Fortitude, by Whisker--Fortuna
Lord Langford's b. c. Sir Hercules, by Whalebone
Lord Sligo's b. f. Vat, by Langer, -r. Wire
Lord Sligo's b. c. Prince Eugene, broth,- to Swim
Mr. Peirse's h. c. by Frolic, Quicksilver's dam
Mr. Peirse's b. c. by Canon-Ball, darn by Camillus
Mr. Eurnshaw's hr. f. Elastic, by Waverley
Mr. Healey's b. a. by Grey Mahon, dam by Comas
Mr. Wetherell's eh. 1. by Peter Lely, dam by Vermin
Mr. Watt's b. c. Wodenbloek, by Blacklock
Mr. Watt's b. f. Magelisna, sister to Memnon
Mr. Kirby's b. c. by Blacklock, Sheba's Queen
Mr. Dryden's b. c. The Poet, by Cation Macbeth
Lord Eyeremont'e b. a. by 'Whalebone, darn by Frolic
Mr. Bower's br. c. Tirnour, by Tramp, darn by Waxy
Mr. W. Bulkelcy's hr c. Shenkin, by Whisper Lupiao
Mr. Pettit's eh. e. Post Obit, by Woful, Posthuma
Tottasnay—Sweepstakes of 2Q SIWIL esab. T.YC
Lord Scarborough's b. c. by Cotton, darn by D. Andrews
Mr. Baird's eh. f, Ramona, byWhisker—Lady Cramfeazer
Mr. Robinson's b. f. Sir Oliver—Racket
Mr. Nowell's b. f. by Orville or Ivanhoe—Rantipole
Mr.. Nowell's b. f. by Orville—Rosanne
Mr. Westgarth's b, a. General Honeywood, by Swiss
Lord Kelburne'e ch. c. by WoN—Emdia
Mr. Jackson's hr. c. Don *Giovanni, by Bonassns
Mr. G. Serjeaoteon's b. e. Savoyard, by Swiss
Duke of Leeds's eh. f. by Blacklock—Lady of the Vale
Duke of Leeds's br. f. by Grey Middleharn—Minx C4lll
Mr. T. 0. Powlett's gr. 1. by Young Phantom
Mr. Itiddell's ch. a. by Dr. Syntax—an Eaton mare
Lord Milton's b. f. sister to ?arataria, by Cervantes
Mr. Tarlton's b. c, by Chantpignon—Sarah's dam
Mr. Petre's eh. c. The Major, by Whisker
Mr. Petre's b. c. Brunswicker, by Figaro
Mr. Helatien's 4b. e, Splendour, by Sovereign
Mr. A. Bower's b. f, Tartarina, by Tramp
Mr. W. Richardson', br. f. Hermione, by Figaro
Lori Qaeensbezry's cb. f. by Whisker- Remeuxbrauter

iii. !hutlswc.i tit's aL. c. Tho.rshy, by 4hertv ant—Tor4-1
Mr. Uppleby's hr. f. Crazy Jarre, sistar to r, ,Casy Berilana
Mr. Bailey's hr. c. Utrecht, by Figaro—Tatnhotr 's dam
Mr. Gibb;san't h. f. Lady Betty, by Figaro
Mr. tla-c,.tigne's br. f. by Figaro—Trulia
Mr. tfooldaworrl.'s hr. a. Crcs•-ent, by Blacklock
Luta Sligo's ta. Brno.. by Watt), Pope
Lord Sligo's b. o. (I:;aiker. broti,er to r
Mr. Watt's b. c. .A.pautatiol, by Blackhrek—W..ltora
Mr. R'att'y la, c. Doctor Aloroso, brother to Memnon
Mr. Wormald's h. c. Bullet, brother to Grrenby
Mr. F. Richardson's b. c. Er,i)l[l9. out of Seranew
Mr. Forth's Bird, by Tiresias..—pomo2a,
Fr, /DA7,—Sweepstaks of 30 RCM. each, loft. 'lwo miles.
Mr. Crompton's b. e. The Blundering Farrier, by Whisker
Mr. Baird's hi. g. Senttis, Ir, Fitz-Orrille--llarphiaa
Lord Scarborough's hr. f. by Cattail, dam by D. Andrews
Lord Scarborough's 1. by Pilgarlick, darn by Whisker
Lord Kelburne's gr. c. by Viscount—Nell Weldon
Mr. C. Atwood's hr. a. Swell.), by Ahjer—Lorrato
Mr. J. Lee's f. by Doplicate, dam by F.quator
Mr. Riddell's ch. c. Zodiac, by Centaur
Lord Fitzwilliam's b. f. Marcella, by Whisker
Mr.• Haywood's b. e. Sandoval, by Cervantesa
Mr. Petrels ch. c. Rowton, by Oioean
Mr. Petre's hr. 0. Cobbler Will, by Tramp
Mr. J. Scott's ch. f. Apollonia, own sister to Delphi-Ire
Lard lAiormanby's eh. f. Florence, by Blucher
Mr. Walker's b. c by Tramp—Sister to Borleigit
Mr. Ridsdale's b. 1. Donation, by Borodino
Mr. Bailey's br. c. Brielle, by Fill) or Magistrate
Mr. Gascoigne's b. c. by Stnolensko, darn by Waxy
Mr. Houldswortlr's ch. f. Fortitude, by Whisker
Mr. Houldsworth's hr. f. Lady Louisa, "sy Smolensko
Lord Longford's b. e. Sir Hercules, by Whalebone.
Mr. Weatircrill's ch. f, by Petar Lely-, dam by Vermin