The Sun.
London, England, 1827-09-10 00:00:00

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS--(THIS DAY).

These Sessions commenced to-day at Clerken-
well, before Mr. CONST and a numerous Bench of
Magistrates. The Court-house has undergone con-
siderable alterations, they can hardly be called im-
provements, being so contrived as to render it neces-
sary that every person wishing to be heard by those
removed only by a few feet from him should be fur-
nished with a speaking-trumpet. Mr. PHILLIPS was
of opinion that the individual addressed should also
have the advantage of an ear-trumpet. The
subject excited a lengthened discussion between the
Bench and the Bar, and as far as the substance
of it could be collected, it was agreed on by all
parties, that a few lectures on acoustics would not
be thrown away on our modern architects.
Several persons summoned as Jurors from Well-
close-square, and other places within the liberties of
the Tower, claimed exemption from serving, on the
ground that by a local Act of ParliaMent it was de-
clared, that no person residing within the Liberties
of the Tower, could be compelled to serve as a
Juror within the City of London or County of
Middlesex. Upon referring to the Statute in ques-
tion; the Chairman allowed the exemption.
As soon as the Grand Jury had retired, an indi-
vidual of a rather respectable appearance, was put to
the bar, charged with indecently assaulting Hannah
Watkins, an infant of between eight and nine years
old.
Mr. PHILLIPS, for the prosecution, stated, that as
the charge was of most serious kind, and rested
solely on the evidence of the little girl, he would
abstain from making any statement from his brief.
Hannah Watkins was then examined, and deposed
with great pertness to a grossly inconsistent state-
ment. Her evidence varied so much from the in-
structions of Mr. Phillips that the Learned Gentle-
man suggested to Mr. Adolphus, the expediency of
not cross-examining until her accuracy as to some
collateral facts was ascertained from other witnesses.
Mr. ADOLPHUS, for the defendant, consented, and
Mrs. Watkins, the child's mother, was produced
and contradicted a material part of the child's state-
ment. _ _

Mr. PHILLIPS said, as the case now stood, he
could not think of pressing it.
Mr. ADOLPHUS on the part of the defendant,
thanked the Learned Gentleman for the delicacy
with which he conducted this most unfounded pro-
secution.
The BENCH concurred in the observation, and a
verdict of acquittal was instantly returned.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

TATETRSA LL's THIS DAY

Six o' Clock.

The rooms were well attended, and the betting in some
parts of the day very brisk ; indeed, now is the time for
the horses to take their places, and develope their respec-
tive chances. Being the last day but one of meeting before
the members adjourn to the splendid new rooms opened by
Mr. Hodgkins at Doncaster, which is to be the general ren.
dezvous, and to which nearly all the leading characters have
subscribed, every one seemed anxious to snap up every little
incident which may influence the horses. Matilda, hledora
and Reviewer, have taken a sudden leap, and seem to
puzzle some of the best judges. 6to 5 was offered against
any two. 5 to 4on Reviewer's starting against that of
Pedlar or Nonplus. 3 were backed at even against the
field. The betting varied very considerably, but the fol-
lowing were the closing prices :

IT. LEGER.
11 to 4 agst Mameluke
9 to 2 agst Granby
11 to 1 stout Medora (taken)
12 to 1 agat Matilda
114 to 1 agst Reviewer
18 to 1 agst Sancho
19 to 1 agst Lunaria
23 to 1 agst ?slalek
30 to 1 agst Popsy
85 to 1 agst °livers.
3b to 1 agst Moonshine
1000 to 30 agat Hartpury.

BASINGSTOKE RACES.—THURSDAY, SEPT. 6.
The Vine Stakes of 5 soya. each, with 25 added, for a'

ages. Heats, twic"ound.
Mr. Bigg's ch. c. Sunshine, aged 1 1
Lord Bolton names b. f. Fancy, 4 yrs 2 2
Mr. Messer's bl. c. Whim, 3 yrs
Mr. Braithwaite's br. m. (half-bred), 6 yrs 5 4.
Mr. Chute named Little Driver, aged 3 dr
Mr. Brown's br. h. Charnwood, aged 4 dr
Won by a neck only. The winner was claimed.