Star.
London, England, 1828-06-05 00:00:00

REFORMS IN THE LAWS. '

It is satisfactory to hope that the fluctuations in our
political hemisphere will present no obstacle to the pro-
gress of the Reforms in the Law, so anxiously looked
forward to by the public. At no period were expecta-
tions more sanguinely entertained that something mast
necessarily be done to adapt the administration of jus-
tice to the increasing population and wealth of the
country. Whether the labours of the Law Commissions
will ultimately satisfy those expectationv, is rather pre-
mature- to judge of at present. We may infer, how-
ever, from Mr. Peel's promise of a Report in a day or
two, from the Common Law Commissioners, that those
Gentlemen have at all events been on the alert in the
, commencement of their duties. The Report will na-
turally be of a merely preliminary nature, and probably
confined to a few matters of practice, on the expediency
of remedying which no great difference of opinion exists.
• There is one period of a suit when, we have often
thought, a greater and more unnecessary delay exists
than in any other part of its progress—we mean that
between the delivery of the verdict by the Jury. and
the day in the ensuing Term, when the plaintiff can
obtain his judgment, get his costs taxed, and reap the
benefit of his verdict. There may perhaps be persons
unacquainted with the luxury of a law suit, who sup-
pose that the money is paid down in Court, or, at all
events, that the plaintiff may make the defendant pay
the damages as soon as be thinks fit. Far different,
however, is the case. Not one of the plaintiffs who may
be successful at the Assizes in the first week of next
July, -can sign judgment, as it is termed, till the fifth
day of Michaelmas Term, viz. the 10th of November.
And amidst the great pressure of business before the
Masters of the King's Bench, that man may consider
himself fortunate who can get his costs taxed, and
judgment recorded, before the Ist of December. Now,
really, we do not see why the Masters (who, by the
bye, are pretty handsomely paid,) should not be sitting
to tax costs the whole year mound, so that the judgment
might be obtained immediately after the trial of the
cause. There should, of course, be exceptions in cases
where the Judge at the trial might give leave for a
motion to the Court above to set aside the verdict, and
also where the defendant should announce his intention
to move for a new trial. In the latter event, fraud, for
the purpose of delay, might be prevented by compelling
the defendant to enter into security that the money
should be forthcoming to meet the future judgment of
the Court, with interest from the date of the verdict..
Indeed, interest ought always to be given from that
time, the money being, or ought to be, the property of
the plaintiff. Arrangements on this subject might
easily be made by the Commissioners ; we throw out
these remarks from a conviction of the hardship and
obvious injustice of the delays at present sanctioned by
the practice of the Courts. •

Lady TROLLOPZ entertained a distinguished party to
dinner yesterday, at her house in Great Cumberland-place.
The MASTER of the Rou.s had a grand dinner party
yesterday, at his residence, Chancery-lane.
The Countess of ARRAN had a card party yesterday
evening, at her house in Dover-street.
Earl GOWER entertained a large party to dinner yes-
terday, at his house in Hamilton-glace.
This is the period to observe the migration of eels.—
The young ones, no bigger than packthreadsotre now passing up the
rivers from the sea, at intervals, in countless millions.
WILLIAM FITZHARDINGE BERKELEY (Colonel Berke-
ley) has presented a petition to his MAJESTY, claiming the Barony
of Berkeley. That petition, by command of his MAJESTT, has been
forwarded to the House of Lords, through the Earl of Snerres-
seat ; and their Lordships have directed it to be referred to a
Committee of Privileges.
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His Royal Highness the LORD HIGH ADMIRAL has
been pleased to appoint K J. SHIPIIZILD, Esq. Counsel to the Ad-
miralty and Judge Advocate of the Fleet, in the room of H. Twist,
Req. now Under Secretary of State for the Colonial Department.
Tuesday the funeral ceremonies of the late Reverend
D. Mumma, High Priest of the Hebrews, were celebrated with
mach solemnity. The body was removed at eleven o'clock, from
his late residence in Mansell-street, in a hearse, which was followed
by upwards of forty mourning coaches, in which were 'beheads of
all the Jewish Synagogues, to the Portuguese Synagogue in Bevis
Marks* where the children of the Orphan School chaunted an an-
them, and a suitable discootee was delivered by the offidating
Priest. assisted by the Rev. S. Massenet'. The ceremonies having
cencluded, the procession moved on to the burying-ground at Beth-
holin, oppueite the Hospital, in Mile.end, where the intertrent took
place. TTLhee deceased was nearly eighty years old, and was highly
respected.
TURII•OUT AT KNARESIXOUGItrA serious difference
has arisen between the flax dressers in Knaresbrough and
their employers, which bas occasioned a partial, strike
amongst the workmen, and from 70 to 100 of them
have left the place in search of better wages elsewhere.

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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
ASCOT HEATH RACES.
The races yesterday did not go off with that brilliancy which dis-
tinguished the first day, the company being less numerous, not so
fashionable, and the weather, especially in the morning, unfavour-
able in the extreme; still the attendance was respectable. as im-
mense numbers have taken up their quarters for the week at
Windsor and other neighbouring towns, and were enabled to get to
the races without much exposure to the rain ; close carriages, great
coats, and umbrellas were seen in every direction, marring the
splendour of the scene, and throwing an additional damp on the
amusements of the day. Towards the afternoon the weather
became more favourable, and the Heath assumed a more animated
look ; but, as we have already observed, the general effect was in.
finitely less brilliant than on Tuesday. From the rain which fell in
the morning, a doubt was entertained that. his Majesty would not
honour the races with his presence, and much anxiety was mans.
fested on the subject ; this apprehension turned out to be weU
founded, for his Majesty did not visit the race course ; much
chagrin was expressed by those who, in the fervour of their loyalty,
had braved the inclemency of the weather for a sight of their
Sovereign. In the absence of his Majesty, there were present their
Graces the Dukes of Richmond and Dorset, Earl Verulam, Earl
Jersey, Earl Mountcharles, Marquis of Cleveland, Earl of Strad-
broke, Lord C. Somerset, Lord G. Lennox, Lerd Lowther, Lord
Sefton, and most of the other Nobles whose names we gave yester-
day. The course, in consequence of the rain, was very heavy, and
in the lower parts slippy and dangerous.
The various stakes were tolerably well contested, and were de-
cided in the following manner—
The Swinley Stakes of 25 sovs. each, for three yr olds, Ist 416;
four, Bst 101 b ; fillies allowed 31b. Mile and half.
Lord Verulam's Brocard, 4 yrs
Mr. Pettit's b f Zoe, 3 yrs

Lord Mountcharies's b e Coronet, 3 yrs
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The following paid—Mr. Sowerby's Palemon, the King's Maria,
Mr. Charlton's Macassar, Mr. Gully's Mameluke, Sir J. Shelly's
Johnny, Lord Cleveland's Nonplus, and Mr. Payne's Oppidan.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Zoe, and no other named. Coronet took
the load at starting, and kept it with strong 'gunning to the turn,
when Zoe took it up and led till about 180 yards of home ; Brocard
then came up, let loose, and beat Zoe in a canter.. The winner
was rode by Conolly, oe by Lye, and Coronet by Pavis.
Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, k ft, fot three yr old fillies, Bst 41b.
New Mile.
Mr. Dilly's by Tramp, dam by Smolensk*
Mr. Wyndham's Urganda
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Betting-3 to lon Urganda. The winner (who is named Trample,
from her breed) tramped off at a spanking pace, the other two fol-
lowing in the order in which they are placed above ; in this position,
and at the same pace, they finished the race, Trample winning easy
by two lengths ; rode by Pavis, Urganda by Arnull, and Marline
by Conolly. Trample is a recent purchase from Lord Mount-
diaries. Throe paid b ft.
The Albany Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h ft; for three yr olds; colts,
Bst 71b; and fillies, Bst 31b. New mile.
Mr. Stonehewer's Kildare
Mr. Payne's c by Walton—Johanna Soutbcote
Mr. Theakston's b c Jour de Noces
Mr. Sadler's Challenger
Lord Sefton's Juryman
Mr. Hervey's fby Carbon .. 6
Betting-7 to 4 agst Juryman, 7to 1 agst Southcote, sto 1 agst
Challenger, 7 to 1 agar the winner, and 7 to 1 igst Jour de Noces.
This New Mile we take to be Cie hardest mile in England—even
heavier than the trying Bunhury mile at Newmarket, and it is made
still worse by the rain ; notwithstanding this, it was rattled over in
very quick time. At the word, off went the Carbon filly at score,
the others in a heap at her heels ; so she went over the hill, when
Juryman came and took up the running, leading some distance ;
Challenger they bad a lead, and kept it to the distance, when these
fell into the rear, and Kildare went at once to the front, kept it, and
won very cleverly by two lengths; rode by Robinson, Southcote
by Goodison, Jour de Noces by Ar null, Challenger by Chaple,
Juryman by G. Edwards, and Carbon by John Day.
The following paid—Mr. Thornhill's Mariner, Mr. Greviite's
Elinor, Lord Mountcharles's Blacklock colt, Duke of Grafron's
Druid, Lord Verulant's Duke Humphrey, Mr. Radcliffe's f by
Partisan, and Mr. Batson's Cecilia colt.
Sweepstakes of 100 soya. each, h ft ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst Sib.
The New Mile.
General Grosvenor's Macenas, by Waterloo
Lord Mountcbarlea's c by Conius—Cowslip
Betting-7 to 4 on the loser.
This race was prettily contested at first, the two keeping close
together till within 30 or 40 yards of endiog. when The General's
colt went ahead, and won easy by two lengths; rode by Barnard;
the other by John Day.
The following paid h ft—Mr. Chifney's Zinganee, Mr. Payne's
Florizel, Sir J. Shelley's Giraffe, Lord Verulam's c by Orville, and
Lord Southampton's c by Whisker.
Ou the whole the day's races were not of the first description, all
of them being won easy.
ANCHESTER RACES, FIRST Day.
The Wilton Stakes of 10 styes. each, with 50 added. for all ages;
three yr olds, est ; four, Bst llb ; five, Bst 101 b; six, and aged,
Ost. Mares. &c. allowed sib. Twice round the Course and a
distance. Eight Subscribers.
Mr. White's br h Easton, 5 yrs
Mr. Nowell's cb f by Csmus, 4 yrs
Mr. Wilkinson's ch f Duchess of Lancaster, 4 yrs ..
Three paid.
The Produce Stakes of 50 sows. each, hft ; far three yr old colts,
Bst 31b ; fillies, Sat; untried stallions, Bce. allowed 31b. Twice
round the Course and a distance. Four Subscribers.
Mr. Houldsworth cis c Alpha
Sir W. Wynn's b c Courtier
Two paid.
A Free Handicap Stakes of 30 toys. each, 10 ft, with 20 addedjor
four yr olds. Two miles and a distance. Eight Subscribers.
Duke of Leeds's b f Lunaria
Lord Grosvenor's b c Mavrocordato
Mr. Johnson's ch c Jupiter
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Four paid.
The St. Leger Stakes, of 2S sovs. each, with 50 added, for three yr
old colts, 88 61b ; fillies, Bst 31b. The St. Leger Course, one
mile and three quarters. The owner of the second to receive
back his stake. Ten Subscribers.
Mr. Houldsworth ch c Vanish
Mr.• Darnell's eh c Gameboy
Mr. Nowell's b c Proteus
Five drawn.
His Majesvy's Plate of 100 gs. for four yr olds and upwards ; four,
lOst 21b ; five, Ilst; six, I Ist 51b ; and aged, 11 st 71b. Heats,
three miles and a distance.
Mr. Houklsworth's b c Scarborough, 4 yrs
Lord Fitzwilliam's Dinah, 4 yrs ...
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SICOND DAY.

Two Year Olds' Sweepstakes 430 sows. each, h ft; colts. Bst Slb ;
fillies, Bit 21k. Three quarters of a mile. Seven Subscribers.
Mr. Gibson's br c by Filbo da Puta
Sir J. Byng's b r Niger . .
Mr. Houldsworth's b c Uncle John
Mr. Williams's br c Pluralist •..
Three paid.
Filly Stakes—Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, b ft, for three yr old
fillies, Bst 31b. One mile and a distance. Five Subscribers.
Mr. Clifton's ch La Danseuse
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Three paid.
An elegant piece of Plate, value 200 p, added to a subscription of
20 son. each (with 50 son. added, to be given to the owner of
the second horse) for all ages. Three yr olds, 6st 61b ; four, fist
Mb ; Ave. Bsl 101 b ; six, and aged, 9st. Mares, &a. allowed 31b.
Two miles and a distance.
Mr. R. N. Munton named ch c Granby, 4 yrs
Mr. Johnson's ch c Jupiter, 4 yrs
Eight drawn. ,
A Malden Plate of £6O for horses, &c. that never won. Three yr
olds, 7st ; four, Bst 41b; Ave, Bst 91b; six, and aged, sat 121 b.
Mares, &c. allowed 31b. Heats, twice resind the Course and a
distance. The second to be entitled to £lO.
Mr. Nowell's ch f by Comus, 4 yrs
Mr. R. Turner's b c Clinton, 4 yrs
Mr. Clinton's b c 011apod, 3 yrs -
Mr. Houldswonles ch f Deposit, 3 yrs
Sir W. Wynn's ch c Stapely, 3 yrs
Triad DAT.
The Broughton Stakes of 15 sore. each, 5 ft, with 30 added ;. three
yr olds, Est 91b ; four, Sit 61b. Fillies, ace. allowed 31b. Maiden
colts, &c. at the time of naming, allowed 31b. St. Leger Course.
Ten Subscribers.
Mr. Houldsworth's eh e Vanish, by Phantom, 3 yrs ... 1
Duke of Leeds's b I Lunaria, by Whisker, 4 yrs ...
Jkir. Sergeantsen's b c Protons, by Phantom, 3 yrs
.A Silver Cup, value 50 son. added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sows.
for horses, Ate. not thoroughbred ; three yr olds, 9st 616 ; four,
lOst 111 b ; Ave, list gib ; six, and aged, 12st. Ten Subscribers.
Mr. Smith's b c Sammy, by 3elf Z, 4 yrs . 1
Mr. Williams's eh f Miss Sutton, 4 yrs • .•
Mr. Hoyle's b g Brittenby, 4 yrs ...
Mr. Smith's be g Plutarch, aged •• .. •
Mr. Hodgson's br e by Thesis, 4 yrs 3
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