The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-21 00:00:00

"FARMING STOCK.

" Sir,—As the orders for Farming Stock Insurance
are now coming in in large numbers, it is necessary
that we should call your attention to the fact; that
our accounts show us to have been great losers by
this branch of our business for some years past. We
have, unhappily, reason to expect that the losses will
rather increase than diminish during the ensuing
autumn, by the wilful destruction of Farming Stock,
in consequence of the dissatisfaction among the
labouring classes, and the fiendish suggestion which
they have received from one of our leading dema-
gogues—to destroy the property of their employers
—a hint which they readily adopt, ignorantly sup-
posing that their vindictive object will thereby be
attained. _

" We must consequently admit, that we are by no
means solicitous for Farming Stock business, particu-
larly where the parties do not insure other property
with us. Upon this point, however, we place our-
selves entirely in the hands of our agents. We rely
upon their using the utmost caution in taking Farm-
ing Stock orders from strangers; and we suggest the
expediency of their declining to do so until they have
inquired into, and are satisfied with, the character and
circumstances of the proposer.
" It is with the utmost reluctance that we withhold
our protection from any parties who seek it, but the
interests of the Office demand our circumspection;
we therefore enumerate some of the leading points of
objection which occur to us :—The holding appoint-
ments which render them obnoxious to the labouring
classes ; the indulging in harsh and oppressive con-
duct towards their servants ; the being in reduced
circumstances, which may lead to their making fraudu-
lent claims; general bad character.

" These points, and others which your better judg-
ment will suggest, being duly attended to, we trust
that our Farming Stock business may be less bur-
thensome to us than heretofore, and that we may not
be compelled to decline it altogether.
" I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
" J. E. BEAUMONT.

" The rule, that no insurance of Farming Stock
within five miles of an incendiary fire be taken at less
than ss. per cent. for the first year, must he strictly
enforced.
" The use of steam threshing machines is full of
danger, and must not be allowed within twenty paces
of the rickyard."

It is now confidently stated that Parliament will
be prorogued the second week in August.

IRELAND.
(From the Sligo Champion of Saturday.);
ILLNESS OF JUDGE TORRENS.

Judge Torrent has been in a very enfeebled state since his
arrival here, with a severe attack of gout. On Wednesday he
merely opened the commission, and on Thursday he did not
enter Court until eleven o'clock ; and during the course of the
day he remained in a recumbent position, evidently suffering
under acute pain. On Friday his Lordship was unable to
leave his room, and consequently the Crown business could not
be proceeded with.
A second edition of the same paper contains the following :
" SATURDAY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.—His Lordship has not
as yet entered Court, nor do we believe• he will sit to-day.
Baron Lefroy has just adjourned the Record Court, for the
purpose of trying the criminal business."
There are rumours in town to-day that the claims of Arch-
deacon Packenham (brother-in-law of the Duke of Welling-
ton) are to be postponed to another opportunity, and that
Archdeacon Torrens (brother of the Judge) is to obtain the
vacant see of Meath. It is also reported that Judge Torrent
at once retires, thus giving to the Government the patronage
of another place on the bench.
In a Ccthervative journal, published this morning ( Saun-
ders's News Letter) is the following extraordinary paragraph:—
"Sligo, July 15.—(Extract of a private letter.)—lt is
rnmoured here that Archdeacon Torrens will be the new
Bishop, Judge Torrent retiring to make room for Sergeant
Warren, so as to avoid the difficulties which Sir Edward Sugden
might raise."
It is :.ell known that Sir Edward Sugden's objections apply
to Mr. Jackson, the Solicitor-General; but, if there were two
vacant Judgeships, one of which was conferred on Sergeant
Warren, Sir Edward's hostility might be appeased.

EXTRAORDINARY TROTTING
MATCH.

Tuesday afternoon a number of the sporting world as-
sembled at the extensive enclosure attached to the Rosemary
Branch Tavein, for the purpose of witnessing an extisordinary
match—a grey pony, twelve hands and a half high, the pro-
perty of Mr. Burke, a gentleman well known on the turf,
being backed for 50". to trot fourteen miles within an hour,
with a monkey for its rider. The novelty of the affair at-
tracted, in addition to the betting men and cognoscenti in
horseflesh, an immense assemblage of spectators, including se-
veral ladies resident in the neighbourhood in their equipages.
The monkey of course was the " lion" of the day, and, accord-
ing to the conditions of the match, he was to be booted,
spurred, and otherwise attired atter the fashion of the joekies
at Epsom or Newmarket, and was to ride the pony m the
usual style, with saddle and bridle. The monkey originally
selected for the undertaking is the property of a foreigner;
but in consequence of his making an attack on the owner,
and wounding him with his teeth severely on the arm, it was
deemed prudent by Sir. Burke to obtain a substitute, and
with that view Mr. Batty, the celebrated equestrian manager,
was applied to for a- loan of one of his trained monkeys,
and that gentleman selected " Signor Jocko," who had
already earned considerable reputation by his performances
in the circle at the Surrey and other metropolitan and pro-
vincial theatres. At the appointed time the " Signor"
made his appearance, attended by one of the rough-
riders belonging to Mr. Batty's establishment. He was
dressed ala Chifney, or Scott, his jacket and buckskins being
built by a first-rate west-end schneider, and his top-boots
would have done honour even to the renowned Hoby. The
colours he sported were red and white, and in his right paw
he carried a handsome riding whip, and also wore a pair of
small spurs buckled round his boots. .The pony he was
mounted on is a very fast trotter, but notwithstanding his
performances, time was in this instance backed at odds.
After the arrangement of the usual preliminaries the start took
place, Mr. Burke, and a gentleman, the friend of the party who
had taken the bet, cantering on each side of the pony, with one
or two others gallopping in the rear. He performed the dis-
tance in 56 minutes and 53 seconds of the given time, conse-
quently having 3 minutes and 7 seconds to spare, and was not
at all distressed. The Signor rode in first-rate style, came in
with his whip in his mouth, and appeared quite conscious of his
own merits as an equestrian. It is said that this feat is unpa-
ralleled in the annals of the turf.