The Sun. — London, England, 1858-08-26 00:00:00

------ IMMISSION OF LUNACY ON MR. .RUCK. The proceedings under the commission de lunatico inquirendo into the I,ta'e of mind cf Mr. Lawrence Ruck, of Sittlngbourne, Kent, and Montgomeryshire, were conti nued yesterday by Mr. Commissioner Winslow and a special jary, in the ball of St. Clement's-inn, Strand. The interest awakened by the extraordinary disclosures which this most painful inquiry have brought t o li g ht was heightened by the fact that the alleged lunatic was called and examined at considerable length by the Commissioffner. This further ordeal did not occ asion any perceptible dier ence in the calmness of his demeanour since the commence ment of the inquiry, and his whole conduct continued to be marked by strict propriety. His replies to the rigid exami nation of the learned Commissioner were given without hesitation, but in so low a tone that their effect was inmost ost wholly lost, except to those who occupie seat immediate vicinity. M Mr. Montagu Chambers, Mr. Sergeant Balla n t in e , and Mr. Vaughan appeared as counsel in support of the com mission which had been sued out by the wife of the alleged lunatic. Mr. Edwin James, Mr, Sergeant Petersdorff, and Mr. Gordon Allen represented Mr. Ruck. The proceedings commenced at 10 o'clock with the ex- ' amination of Dr. Stillwell, the proprietor of the IVloorecroft Lunatic ',lying', in which establishment Mr. Ruck is confined. He said--Mr. Ruck was placed in the asylum en the sth Novem ber, and is there still. He was admitted because be laboured under delusions respecting his wife's fidelity. Mr. Ruck bad accused Mr. Barnet, Mrs. Matthews, and Mrs. Ruck of conspiring against him. lam of opinion that he is insane, labouring under delusions. Since this commission has issued Mr. Ruck has declined to speak on the subject, ex cept in the presence of his solicitor. On Sunday evening last he wished to take his gun and pistol case to town with him. I objected to his doing so, and he then said " It is that - Barnet again with my wife." lam 27 sears of age. Cross-examined by Mr. James—l cannot form an opinion bow long it will be necessary to keep Mr. Ruck at Moore croft. I have kept Moorecroft for two years; previously I was staperintenient of the Derby County Lunatic Asylum. I did prevent Mr. Ruck seeing any one except a bar rister and his brother-in .law, Mr. Fisher, and that was in accordance with the instructions of Mr. Barnet, because he thought there would be an attempt to get Mr. Ruck to sign some money order. I con cluded that Mrs. Ruck had empowered Mr. Barnet to interfere. On one occasion I interdicted Mr. Ruck from posting a letter when out walking with the attendant. If the letter had been given in the usual way, it would have gone to the post. Ido not read the letters written by my patients, but I look at the addresses, that I may know with whom they are communicating. On one occasion I told Dr. Conolly that Mr. Ruck was improved. On the 14th of November the Commissioners of Lunacy paid their ordinary visit to the asylum, and then Mr. Ruck had an opportunity of stating his case in my presence. They made the following report :—" We have conversed with Mr. Ruck, who we understand is much improved, and will shortly be discharged, but it does not appear to us that the delusions attributed to him are entirely removed." The commissioners were Mr. Campbell and Mr. Gaskell. On that occasion I said he would shortly be discharged, because I could not retain a sane man. On the 11th of December the commissioners again called, and reported that Mr. Ruck was out at the time of their visit. Commissioners Nairn and Lutwidge made another visit on February 2, and reported that Mr. Ruck was still labouring under the delu sions he bad entertained with regard to his wife and others. On the 13th May Commissioners Campbell and Wilkes reported he was still labouring under delusions. On the 19th of the present month the commissioners reported, " We have had a separate interview with Mr. Ruck, who declined to enter into conversation, as his ease would be the matter of an inquiry on Monday next." Mr. James—Then the commissioners saw Mr. Ruck four times altogether? Witness—They did. Mr. James—When do you mean to say was the last time on which Mr. Rack expressed any delusion ? Witness—l made my affidavit on the 14th of June, and it was about a week afterwards. Mr. James—Do you, as in all well-regulated establish ments, keep a case-book ? Witness—l do. Mr. James—Where is that book ? Witness—lt is not here. Mr. James—Then I must trouble you to send for it. Is there may entry of the last date in which he expressed any delusion which justifies you in saying he is mad ? Witness—l am not certain. Mr. James—You are not certain. You Lave stated on your oath that the gentleman behind me is mad, and that he expressed delusions for the last time on the 21st of June. Where is the entry of this? Witness—l think there will be found such an entry. Mr. James —Since be has been with you he has been rather economical I believe ? He did not squander bis money. Witness—As far as I can judge he took care of any money which he had in his pocket. Mr. James—Have you not said that as regarded money be was as sensible as any man could be. Witness—l might have said so. Mr. James—But do you not think so, that is the q ueition ? Witness—He takes care of any money he has. Mr. James—You state is your certificate of the 9th of November that " with respect to his mental state he i insane and labouring under excitement from the abuse o s ntoxicating liquors." Witness—l believed at that time he was labouring under excitement from the abuse of intoxicating liquors. Mr. James—Have you altered that opinion? Witness—l have, in consequence of inquiries which I made. Mr. James—Of whom did you make those inquiries ? Witness—Mr. Barnet said his madness was partly here ditary and partly arose from intemperance. From the con clusions which I drew from the history of the case, I thought It arose from the abuse of intoxicating liquors. Mr. James—When did you alter your opinion. He bas been with you 10 months; has he ever been suffering from an abuse of intoxicating liquers in your house ? Witness—No. Mr. James—Did you not say on the 19th of May he was excited from drink ? Witness—l do not recollect. lle was not excited from drink then. Mr. James—No. But did you not then say that when he was brought to your house he was excited by drink? Witness—l do not recollect. Mr. James—When did you change your mind? Witness—l cannot tell. Mr. James—Did you not tell Mr. Fisher, his brother-in law, that Mr. Ruck had been suffering from delirium tremens? Witness—l heard so from Mrs. Fisher. Mr. James—Did you not say it was delirium tremens? Witness—No. Mr. James—That you swear? Witness—l de. Mr. James—Have you bad in your asylum persons suffer ing from excitement caused by the abuse of intoxicating liquors ? Witness—Yes. Mr. James—How many each patients have you had ? Witness—l daressy two or three. Mr. James—Have you cured them ? Witness—Yes. Mr. James—How soon? Witness—Perhaps in two months. Mr. James—Have they delusions under excitement from the abuse of intoxicating liquors? Witness—Yes. Mr. James—What was the average time of cure ? Witness—lt varies from years to months. Mr. James—Were they all cured of delusions of every form ? Witness—Yes. Re-examined —The commissioners visit asylums without notice. Whenever any case of difficulty presents itself to my mind, I consult Dr. Conolly. There is besides the surgeon of the establishment, who visits the patients every day, and other medical men if required. If a person is suffering from excitement caused by stimulants taken off and on, it is more injurious than from a single instance. In my treatment of Mr. Ruck he is allowed two glasses of wine after dinner, and beer or wine and water at dinner. He has not exhibited any symptoms of delirium tremens since be came to my house. I was aware of Mrs. Ruck's desire that some of his relations should take charge of him, and did nothing to prevent such an arrangement from being carried oat. My reason for still thinking that he is under delusions is that if he had been sane be would have t said, "Doctor, I find all these thin g s about my wife r but instead of that he decline s s p eaking on the subject.e u r e" Sup posing a person is under delu sions he has sufficent pow er over his mind to conceal them. The Commissioner—ls that an isolated case ? Witness—Yes. I have frequently met with cases in which the mind could not continue the delusions. The Commissioner—When did you last call Mr. Ruck's attention to the subject? Witness --On Sunday evening; but he declined to speak except in the presence of his lawyer. The Commissioner—Has he done so on other occasions ? Witness—Yes, on Monday morning. Mr. Thomas Weller examined—l am superintendent of the Mooreeroft Asylum. I have been there for 16 or 17 years. I remember that in March last Dr. Stillwell was unwell. Some time in March Mr. Ruck desired to have an interview with me the next day. I went to him accordingly, and we bad a conversation in a room alone. He began by tolling me of Mrs. Ruck's infidelity—that be had ocular ----------------- demonstration of it at Welchpool. He said he saw Mrs. Ruck making signs to some men, who said hush, ~ he meaning himself, "is not asleep." He said he saw her drinking with those rwn. lie said that on the platform, on the journey to Shrewsbury, all the people noticed her in decent cow:uct, and pitied hint very much indeed, some of them saying if they were Mr. Ruck they wou!(I get rid of such a wife as that. He also said that en his arriv ing at Reading he discovered bis wife had criminal conversation with Mr. Barnet. He said that Mr. Barnet bad tried to poison him. The conversation lasted an hour and a half. The next day he went over the same ground, and when I attempted to reason with him he was very angry with me. There were four conversations on four consecutive days, and during all these conversations he manifested the same delusions. About a fortnight ago I came to town with Mr. Ruck, who saw his solicitor, Mr. Wainwright. I had been with them all the morning. Mr. Ruck, later in the day, saw Mr. Wainwright again, and though he had been with him all the morning, he said, " Who is this Mr. Wainwright ?" I said, "Do you not know him ?" He said, no. Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant Petersdorfi—l was brought up as a medical man, but never qualified. I was a pp re ntice to an apothecary. I should say that when I conversed with Mr. Ruck on other occasions he showed that he was under delusions. He bad spoken of Mrs. Ruck before. The last occasion was in April, when be was visited by Mr. Ackworth. On the 9th of November Mr. Ruck was in a fit s tate to drive himself out. I asked him to drive me out twice, but he refused, on the ground that the horse would came down; and he did come down since. Mr. James —Perhaps the horse was unsound also. Laughter.) Witness —Not in the head—in the legs. (Laughter.) Mr. Chambers — ln the understanding. (Renewed laughter.) Mr. Sergeant Petersdorff—You dined with Mr. Ruck and Mr. Fisher ? Witness—l did. Mr. Sergeant Petersdotff—Of course you did not take too much wine ? Witness—Well, I had quite enough. (Laughter.) Mr. Sergeant Petersdorff—You were there to control others—why did you not control yourself? Witness—l did, sir, when I paid the bill. In this case it was paid by Mr. Fisher, and I thought I bad no right to interfere. Mr. Sergeant Petersdorff—Did not you take Mr. Ruck somewhere else afterwards? Witness—We went to the Radnor. Mr. Sergeant Petersdorff—Did not you and Mr. Ruck have some spirits afterwards? Witness —Decidedly not. Re-examined—Between the time when Mr. Rack parted with Mr. Wainwright in the morning and saw him again in the afternoon, when he did not know him, we went to Dr. Johnson's, at Woburn-square. We afterwards went to the Radnor Luncheon-rooms, at the corner of Chancery-lane. He took nothing but a pint of stout and some sandwiches; with the exception of these delusions he was enabled to talk rationally and to act with propriety. The dinner party with Mr. Fisher was at the London. After we had got out after dinner I perceived Mr. Ruck was somewhat intoxicated. I did not perceive it when it was going on. Mr. Chambers—But you were not so much affected that you could see it in him ? Witness—Well, I am not much used to taking wine. Richard Brown examined—l am an attendant at Moore croft Asylum, and attended on Mr. Ruck. In July last he told me that while he was at Reading Mr. Barnet and his wife tried to poison him. He also said that three years before his wife and her mother had tried to poison him. He did not like women with red petticoats. He would not meet them. He would say, " it, I can't stand this," and he would walk round two miles to avoid them. (Laughter.) Last Sunday week we walked to Southall, and went into a public-house for refreshment. Two drovers came in there. One of them began talking about Welch pool. Mr. Ruck winked at me, and when be came out he said " I thought that man knew something of my case," and that if so he would have sent me out of the room, as the conversation would not have been fit for me to hear. He said It was a hard case that be was confined in such a place, as he could not open his mind to any one, as his solicitor had told him not to say anything except in his pre reuce. Mr. James—But that is true; he could not say anything without it being reported. Witness—l am not bound to report everything. Mr. James—But you do when you think it worth while. Witness—Yes. Mr. James—Did you think this conversation on Sunday about the Welsh drover was a delusion ? Witness—l did. Mr. James—Have Ten ever seen a Welsh drover Witness—l have seen 'em with Welsh cows. (Laughter.) Mr. James—Well, altering a quotation from Dr. Johnson, " Who drives Welsh oxen should himself be Welsh." (Great laughter.) Did he look like a drover ? Witness—He was dressed like one. Mr. James—Oh, I do not ask you whether he looked like a Welsh drover naked. (Laughter.) Did he look like one dressed? Witness—He did. Mr. James—And after all he was an undertaker ? Witness—lie was. (Roars of laughter.) Mr. James—Did you consider his aversion to ladies in red petticoats as a delusion? Witness—l did. Mr. James—Did you report that to Dr. Stillwell. Witness—l did. Mr. James—Why ? Witness—l thought it an extraordinary thing that a gentleman should be afraid of three ladies! Mr. James—By no means. (Laughter.) Mr. Chambers said that perhaps it would be now a conve nient time to examine Mr. Ruck. The Commissioner having assented, Mr. Ruck left his place behind his counsel, and took his seat near the learned Commissioner, by whom he was exa mined to the following effect : The Commissioner—You have been present during the whole of this inquiry ? Mr. Ruck—l have. The Commissioner—And it has not disturbed your mind ? Mr. Ruck—Net at all. TheComraissioner— Having heard the whole of the evidence, have you anything to say in reference to these alleged delusions ? Mr. Ruck—At the time when these suspicions took pos session of my mind I was then in an azitared state of mind from drink, and thus the suspicions were formed; and at that time I was pot into the asylum without any means of inquiry whether my suspicions were founded on facts, and up to this hour I have had no opportunity of investigating the facts. I merely wished for inquiry. I should not have taken much trouble, and as soon as I was told I had in a drunken state made charges which were false I should immediately have abandoned them. I believe if I bad seen Mr. Fisher there would have been no necessity for to Moorccroft. I was then as sa ne as l am nosy, though g th g o o u i g n li I bad my suspicions as to my wife. The Commissioner —You were a little intemperate at that time? Mr. Ruck—Yes. • The Commissioner —And you have been abstemious since you went to the asylum ? You bad not seen your wife for a considerable time until yesterday Mr. Ruck—Not since February. The Commissioner —January, I believe. Mr. Ruck—l don't think it was in January or February. I think it was last November. The Commissioner—lt must have afforded you great pleasure to see your wife yesterday. Mr. Ruck—l was very happy to see her looking so well. The Commissioner—Your mind has been disabused of all the Impressions it had formed ? Mr. Buck—Yes. The Commissioner—Can you explain to the jury how it happened that they took possession of your mind? Mr. Ruck—lt must have been from jealousy and excite ment. The Commissioner—Assuming that these suspicions were caused by inebriety, then when the effects had gone off did the suspicions last? Were the suspicions entirely removed from your mind ? Mr. Ruck—l wished to ascertain if I had good ground for my suspicions, and requested to see my solicitor that I might investigate the facts. The Commissioner—And have the facts been investigated to your satisfaction ? Mr. Ruck—Yes, entirely. The Cemmissioner—Who has been investigating them ? Mr. Ruck—My solicitor, Mr. Wainwright. The Commissioner—Did you entertain suspicions until yeu saw Mr. Wainwright? Mr. Ruck—My mind was not divested of them. Tae Commissioner—What facts did be investigate? Mr. Ruck—Quite sufficient to prove to me that my sus picions were purely imaginary. One fact was that a gentle man who was mentioned was not at Weld:Tool at the time. Another was that Miss Jones lay down by my side at night. I have found that was untrue. The Commissioner —Were there any other facts brought to your knowledge by Mr. Wainwright which aided you in throwing these impressions cff your mind? Mr. Ruck—Yes, I find that the name of the commercial traveller whom I suspected of familiarity with my wife was Bailey, and not Beach. The Commissioner —Was there any other fact communi cated to yeu by Mr. Wainwright whkichwoapsewneedllyroeucr received in Mr. Ruck—Yes, that remarks which I stated werecharacter rs nlade was at untainted. As s A ta s t t io o n t , ll h s e o a ra rd uc t l h i e b m us . tle ; more of them. must or i but ave fanciedam amidst s l t r m o i w i andhav hate excitement sta ted th e them to the period can only say The Commissioner—But up I don't think anything of the investi- THE g UN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, AC GUST 2e), 1858. aste-paper dealer to buy euo quires of a k out of sale e'cleck last night I was passing down Munster-Arei t, Iti - i as waste. I have sold the Home Magazine and such eent's-park, and just as I had got to Clarence-gardens things as waste paper, at 18s. and 204. per cwt. The stoped down to fasten up my boot lace. While engaged in " Curse of Clifton" did not sell very well. I have only Gong so the prisoner and two others came up to me, and few copies left. The 200 quires produced were stolen since one ee them placed upon my face a handkerchief which was the 30th of June last, when I took woe( and saw them safe. vet. I immediately missed my watch, which I distinctly I will swear they have not been sold in the trade, because saw the prisoner take from my pocket, and had no sooner there is a large quantity of each signature, and they art called out that I bad been robbed than I became insensible done up in a different form to that in which they are usualle from the effects of what had been administered to me when sold. I have never sold such stock as this as waste paper. the handkerchief T have spoken of was applied. My im- Mr. Deacon, a waste-paper dealer, of Dog and Duck- pression is that it rewt have been chloroform which was yard, Bedford-row, said—On the 21 of August the prisoner trilled to me in the way I have stated. Elliott came to me with 4 cwt. of waste paper, which 1 Whinklee, an active officer, 191 S, said—l heard a female bought at the rate of 18s. par cwt. There were about 201 b. cry " Stop thief !" and saw her in pursuit of the prisoner of the " Curse of Clifton" amongst it. and another man. The prisoner was stepped in Mary-street, Mr. Lewis—l cannot offer any defence to this charge Hampstead-road. He got away from the party who seized after the evidence of Mr. Lea, sir, and I would therefore him, and I took hint into custody in Charles-street. Just ask you, considering that it is not a case of a servant robbing before I did so I heard the prisoner's companions in his his master, to deal summarily with the case. You have Hight say to him (prisoner), " There's no Peeler here ; ample powers to deal with him, and if you put the City to change your coat." The female said that she saw the pri the expense of a trial he will probably not get a heavier soner and the prosecutor together just before the watch was punishment than you can give trim. stolen. It seemed to have been done instantaneously. Mr. Martin—The charge is that of breaking into Mr. Win. Taylor—l was with prosecutor at about half-past Lea's premises, and stealing this paper. It is a very serious 10, and he then had his watch safe in his possession. offence. Mr. Long (to the officer)—ls the watch found? Alderman Phillips—As far as I have beard the evidence, Officer—No, sir. Ido not think it is a case I can decide here. Mr. Long—ls the female you speak of here ? Mr. Lea—l wish the law to take its full course, in order Officer—She is not, but I can get her on another day. to put a stop to this system of robbery, as there is a great The prisoner, who said be knew nothing about the watch, deal of it in the book trade. was remanded till Wednesday next. Mr. Deacon continued—l have also a quantity of the -- London Journal, but I cannot say how much, or what SOUTHWARK. — DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY quantity, I bought of Elliott. THE FORESTERS' I'fTE.—John Burn, a smart-look' Alderman Phillips—But is the London Journal a work fellow, belonging to a notorious gang of thieves, was bro' likely to be sold for wastepaper ? before Mr. CoMbe, charged with stealing a watch fror Witness—Oh, yes, sir ; plenty of it. As much as 40 tons parson of Charlee Beresord on the incline of the C at a time have been tendered for. On the 10th of August Palace Railway, London-bridge. Elliott came again with a quantity, about 401 b. weight, of The prosecutor, a jolly-:oeking tradesman, said the " Curse of Clifton," and some quires of " Godfrey belonged to the 'Ancient Order of Foresters, and Malvern," in all icwt. 211 b., and I paid him at the same rate vious day being their annual fête at the Cryst as before. On each occasion the paper was brought in himself, wife, and some portion of his family, a , Edmonds and Remnant's cart. I have never done any several thousands to enjoy the neesures of the business with Wiseman. arrived there safe enotteh by the railway, RD Mr. Martin—ls there any charge against Bryant, the passed off comfortably during the day. Abou man who commissioned Wiseman to sell this paper? they arrived by train at. the London-bride Moss, the detective officer—No, sir; for he bought the their return home. When be got of paper of Deacon and sold it to Wiseman. his watch was safe in his waistcoat Benjamin Bryant was then examined and said—l am a to a heavy silver chain, which was wastepaper and general dealer. I employed Wiseman to As soon as he got on the incline he sell the 200 quires produced of the " Curse of Clifton," the chain, and putting his band down he whole of which I bought of Mr. Deacon. Upon seeing Mr. prisoner's hand near his waistcoat pc Lea's imprint upon them as the publisher I told Wiseman I surroended by several rough-looking would let him have them at 41d. per lb., and that if he took him about--; hut finding that his w , them to Mr. Lea I thought he would get 6d. per lb. I from the bow, and stolen,'he retain bought other paper of Mr. Deacon at the same time, and until a constable came up, when h paid him 30s. per cwt. for it. At the time there were hundreds Alderman Phillips—What made you think Mr. Lea would he heard several call out that the give more than any one else? Mr. Coinbe asked him whett Witness—Because I ascertained it was a current work, watch when be caught hold of and, being got up very nicely, it was not like waste paper. Witness replied in the nega Alderman Phillips—That is rather a dangerous admis- just left his waistcoat pocke' sion for you to make. roughly by his companions, Moss—Since the last examination I have searebed Mr. passed to them. Deacon's premises, and now produce 80 quires of " Godfrey Mr. Combe asked him • Malvern" and 15 quires of the Home Magazine which I He replied that he wry found there. There was also a quantity of the London ally, and was rerurnin Journal, but I could not ascertain how much, as it was was hustle,o and robbed mixed with other things. He had previously told me be Reed, 235 M, said had them by him. street, near the end Mr. Deacon—l purchased these works also of Elliott. heard cries of " The weight was a little more than 561 b. He brought the as his going there ' Home Magazine on the 2d of August, and "Godfrey Mal- prosecutor, who g vern" on the 10:h. The prisoner d , Mr. Lea—The 80 quires of " Godfrey Malvern" and 15 Mr. Combe to• quires of the Home Magazine are my property, and one of and he must e the bundles bears my private mark. They were taken from Which did Le the same place as the " Curse of Clifton." The prison Alderman Phillips—l have made up my mind what to do pleaded guil in this case, Mr. Lewis, unless you have anything to say to Mr. Cow alter my determination. therefore Mr. Lewis—lf you have decided to commit Elliott for labour in trial I will not say another word, but I should have thought EXTF it was a case which you might have disposed of under the Howe Critninal Justice Act. to Mr Mr. Lea—l wish to state, sir, that if Wiseman had not publi brought this paper to me for sale, I should have missed it £24 next week, and the consequence would have been I should the have discharged two of my servants, who have the keys of this warehouse, on suspicion. t' Alderman Phillips-1 think Wiseman and Br y ant are in nocent of any guilty knowledge in this matter, or they would never have offered this paper to Mr. Lea, from whom had been stolen. Wiseman is therefore discharged, but SOUTHWARK.—DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT THE FORESTERS' nTE.—John Burn, a smart-looking fellow, belongiug to a notorious gang of thieves, was brought before Mr. Conlbe, charged with stealing a watch from the person of Cilarie3 Beresord on the inzline of the Crystal Palace Railway, London-bridge. The prosecutor, a jolly-:ooking tradesman, said that be belonged to the 'Ancient Order of Foresters, and the pre vious day heing their annual fête at the Crystal Palace, himself, wife, and some portion of his family, accompanied several thousands to enjoy the p'easures of the day. They arrived there safe enou2h by the railway, and everything passed off comfortably during the day. About eight o'clock they arrived by train at the London-bridge terminus on their return home. When be got on the platform his watch was safe in his waistcoat pocket attached to a heavy silver chain, which was round his neck. As soon as he got on the incline he felt a tug at his chain, and putting his band down he caught hold of the prisoner's hand near his waistcoat pocket. He was then sorroanded by several rough-looking fellows, who pushed him about--; but finding that his watch had been broken from the bow, and stolen,'he retained hold of the prisoner until a constable came up, when he gave him into custody. At the time there were hundr?ds leaving the railway, and he heard several call out that they were robbed. Mr. Coutbe asked him whether he saw anything of his watch when be caught hold of the prisoner's hand? Witness replied in the negative. his hand had evidently just left his waistcoat pocket, and being pushed about so roughly by his companions, he had no doubt the watch was passed to them. Mr. Combe asked him whether he was sober at the time ? He replied that he was. He had enjoyed himself ration ally, and was returning home with satisfaction, when he was hustlgo and robbed. Reed, 235 M, said that he was on duty in Wellington street, near the end of the incline of the railway, when be heard cries of " Police" proceed from the latter place, and os his going there he saw the prisoner struggling with the prosecutor, who gave him in charge for stealing his watch. The prisoner denied all knowledge of the robbery. Mr. Combe told the prisoner that it was a case for trial, and he must either be tried by him or go to the sessions. Which did prefer ? If tried by him he must plead guilty. Tite prisoner preferred being tried by his worship, and pleaded guilty. Mr. Combe said there could be no doubt as to his guilt, therefore he should sentence him to four months' hard labour in the House of Correction. EXTENSIVE PLUNDER BY A BARMAN,—Henry Howes, a young man about 16 years of age, under barman to Mr. William Sudell, the proprietor of the Noah's Ark public-house, Blackfriars-road, was charged with stealing £24, a quantity of cigars, and a pint and a half of brandy, the property of his master. Mr. Solomon appeared for the prosecution, and stated that the charge against the prisoner was of a very serious nature. He had been in bis client's employ 12 months as a pottnan and under barman, at a salary of ss. a-week with board and lodging. For some time past Mr. Sudell's returns so diminished that he thought that hie busi ness had fallen off, bat he could not account for it, as be seemed to have the same amount of customers. On the previous night, however, the prisoner was seen to take 2s. from the till, when he was given into custody. His boxes were searched, and £24 in gold, silver, and copper money was found in his boxes, besides a pint and a half of brandy, some cigars, and a great deal of wearing apparel, quite new. The prosecutor deposed to the above facts, and the pri soner was remanded until Friday next. The prisoner told bis worship that £lB out of the money was given to him by his uncle, who lived at No. 6, Bedford row, Clapham-rise. Mr. Sudell said that be identified several of the coins all having been in his possession, and he had no doubt the prisoner had been robbing ltim.at the rate of £5 a week. A WHOLESALE POT STEALER.—WiIIiam Mills, a middle-aged man, was charged with stealing four pewter pots, the property of Mr. Walker, of the Rising Sun Tavern, Blackfriars-road. Jones, 151 L, an active officer, stated that he met the prisoner and his son in Marlborough-street, New-cut. The latter was about six years of age, and he carried a pi n t pot in a handkerchief. He was induced to stop them both, when he found that the pot belonged to Mr. Walker, of the Blackfriars-road. He then took the prisoner to the sta tion-house, and on searching him found a half-pint pot near his breast, a pint pot in his coat pocket, and another in his hat, all belonging fo Mr. 'Walker, of the Rising Su n. Witness wished for a remand, as be had reason to believe the prisoner bad stolen a number of pots from Mr. Elt, the Feathers Tavern, in the Waterloo-road, the pstman haVlnd seen him in the house just before the pots were missing. The magistrate accordingly remanded the prisoner until Friday. shall commit Elliott for trial. I th.nk Mr. DeaCon - might have exercised a little more caution in making some in quiries about the prisoner when he came to him with this paper, before buying it. The prisoner Elliott was accordingly committed to New gate to take his trial. BOW-STREET.—A summons against one of the con ductors of the Saloon Omnibus Company, for having caused damage to one of the vehicles of the General Omnibus Com- . parry, by careless driving, was partly heard before Mr. Henry, who, perceiving that the collision was the result of the system of " nursing" adopted by the General Company, with the view of driving the rival omnibuses off the road, ordered the case to stand over for a month. His worship stated that his reason for adopting this course was to give the companies an opportunity of altering their time in such away as to prevent the continuance of what had now be come a very serious nuisance in the streets of London. He bad little other fault to find with them. Great improve ments had taken place in omnibus accommodation since the London General Company had been established; but if this " nursing" system was not immediately put an end to by thernselve=, he would direct the police to interfere, and they might readily conjecture from former experience what would be the result. Mr. Sleigh, on the part of the General Company, under took that bis worship's suggestion should be attended to. Catherine Owen , a girl of 15, was charged with stealing a purse containing £25 and other money belonging . to as old Irishwoman named Catherine Murphy, living en St. Gil, s's. The prosecutrix always carried tier money in a bag, which she wore round her neck, and leaving taken a drop too much and fallen asleep, the prisoner, a servant in the house, took the bag from her. It contained, besides the money, an 1 0 U for /8 and two others for £6 each. These and 13 sovet eigns were recovered. Remanded for further examination. WESTMINSTER.—A GANG OF JUVENILE PICK POCKETS.—Thomas Keates, aged 13, who stated that he was living in Old Pee-streer, Westminster, a notorious neighbourhood, inhabited by some of the worst characters in Westminster, was charged before Mr. Paynter by Edward Webb, a Mendicity Society officer, with picking the pocket of a lady unknown in Victoria-street, and with stealing a purse therefrom. Webb stated that on the afternoon of Tuesday, the 17th inst., he was iu Victoria-street, when be saw the prisoner make several attempts to pick the pockets of persons passing there to and fro. He watched the prisoner a long while, until at length he saw him take a purse out of a lady's pocket. There were some other boys with him, one of whom was named Harrington. He went in pursuit of Keates, who happened to see him, and who succeeded in making his escape. He (witness) on his way back found Harrington in the custody of Police-constable Burr, 70 B, by whom he was told that Harrington had stolen two books from a bookseller named Harrison, and on which charge he should take him into custody. He (Webb) had not met with the prisoner till the evening previous, when he took him into custody, and placed him in charge of Burr. As is usual in cases when juvenile prisoners are charged with an offence, the officer was asked by Mr. Paynter if the parents of the prisoner were present ? Burr said that the mother of the prisoner was in court, and that she said to him on Monday night that she could do nothing with him. Mr. Paynter remarked that he would send the prisoner for trial. Mother—l hope that will do him good. The prisoner here shed tears, and did'his best to suppress his feelings but he could not. The depositions were then taken by Mr. Taylor, chief clerk, and he was fully committed for trial. There was another charge against the prisoner, who, while in the company of another boy, took 31d. from a lad passing down Victoria-street. The lad pursued him, and , ee was stopped by Mr. 'l'. Bull, butcher, 9, Great Chapel street. The lad told him (Mr. Bull) that the prisoner tad taken his money, when be gave it to Mr. Bull, who re stored it to the lad, when he let the prisoner go away. In answer to Mr. Paynter it was stated by Mr. Bull that he had no doubt but that the prisoner was the boy whom he stopped. In respect to the boy Harrington, who was also placed the bar, there was noprosecutrir. His lather came forward, a:.d promised to take care of him. Mr. Paynter observed that he had got among some evil companions, and that if he would 'answer for his future good conduct he would place him in his (tile father's) heads. The father promised that he would send him to sea, or place him in some situation where he would be away from his present companions. The father was then held to bail in his own recognisance of £lO for the good behaviour of his child. CHARGE OF ROBBERY AGAINST AN ASSUMED LAIIN DRESS.—IsabeIIa Reed, a middle-aged female of 'short stature and rather stout build, was charged with stealing a large quantity of linen and wearing apparel from various persons, which she obtained by representing herself to be a laundress. It appeared that on the previous day the prisoner called at the house of Police-constable Bellehambers, 283 A, who resides at 20, St. George's-terrace, Pimlico. She saw the constable's wife, and said that she called on account of her mistress for the week's linen to wash. Mrs. Bellchambers told her that she had called rather early, when she remarked that her mistress was unwell, which was the reason she , same was seat to cbtain the week's washing. She received th and also the money for the previous week's washing e . As she was leaving the house the laundress arrived, when the prisoner was allowed to return the money and the linen. She was seen to go to N o. 18 in the teriace, where she got some things to wash, but before she got away, Bellehambers, who had returned home, heard of her advsheenture, and suc ceeded in taking her i nto custody before was able to make her escape. Two other charges were preferred against the prisoner, and it was stated by Bellehambers that if she were remanded he thought he should have other charges against her,as b he answe red the descrip tion of a female who had succeeded in o b ta i n ing a large qua ntit y of linen and wearing apparel representin g that she came fr om t h e laundress who was engaged by the per.ons from whom she got the articles. She was accordingly remanded. MARYLEBONE.—ASSAULTS ON POLICE-CONSTA BLES.—Patrick Lyon, an Irish labourer, was charged two constables. onTatiwffraeryr , an 6 t 2 w p itl: v d i e o p l o e s n e t d ly t a h s a m t u a lt t inf l o'clock on Monday night last he took a man into custody for an assault upon him in Marylebone-lane, and that while conveying him to the station- house, the prisoner rushed forward, exclaiming " You shan't take him," and struck him (witness) sectral blows. He was knocked down, and while lying on the ground prisoner kicked him. Hia back was still sore from the injury which be had received. Collins, 353 D, said that on going to his brother officer's assistance the prisoner attacked him, and he was also knocked down. Mr. Long (to prisoner)—What is your answer to these charges of assault? • •• Prisoner—falMit that I was drunk, but as to assaulting the wallabies, I deny that I did so. Mr. Long—Have you any witnesses to call? Prisoner—No, sir. Mr. Long convicted him in two separate penalties of 203., and in default of payment 14 days in each case in the House of Correction. Prisoner —Thank you ; I'm much obliged to you. He was then locked up. ALLEGED ROBBERY BY MEANS OF CHLOROFORM.— A decently-dressed man, who at the sta:ion-house gave big name John Jones, was placed at the bar charged with .hming been concerned with others in stealing a silver watch from the person of Mr. Francis Stretch, residing at 13, Little Marylebone-street. Prosecutor, on being sworn, said—Between 10 and 11 gation by Mr. Wainwrght you s till entertained these sus picions ? Mr. Ruek—Yes. I said wbr ,n I o')tained satisfactory in formation that such things b ad not occurred I would be satisfied. The Commissioner—When did Mr. Wainwright com municate to you the result of) ;is investigation ? Witness—On the 14th of J The Commissioner —Then what did you mean by your observations on Sunday week as to the supposed drover? Mr. Ruck—We went into a b ouse at Southall to get a glass of ale after a long walk. !Two men came in. One of them said he was going to Welchpool, and I thought it had something to do with my case. I winked at the fellow who was with me, and said that if the man had touched on my case I would send him out of the room, for I knew Dr. Stillwell had the pull over the man. The Commissioner—When did you last see Miss Jones ? Mr. Ruck—The last time we A in my own house. The Commissioner —You are the father of several children by her ? Mr. Reek—l am. The Commissioner —Where are they new ? Mr. Ruck—l don't know. I have never seen them. The Commissioner—You have never seen them! Do you think they are living ? Mr. Ruck—l suppose they are. The Commissioner—What was your motive for locking her up in the room ? Mr. Ruck—Because she was drunk. The Commissioner—When did you first discover any cir cumstance which led you to entertain suspicions of your wife's fidelity? Mr. Ruck—l never discovered any circumstance to prove she was unfaithful to me ; but on one occasion she threatened that she would do by men as I had done by women. The Commissioner—But you never, in point of fact, did discover any proof of her infidelity. Mr. Ruck—Oh, never. The Commissioner—But you have accused her of infidelity with more than one man. Mr. Ruck—l can only say that what I did say has en tirely escaped my mind. The Commissioner—Why, since your mind has been dis abused, did you not seek to see her ? Mr. Ruck—l can only state that I wrote her an affec tionate letter on the second day after I was at Moorecroft, and two or three afterwards she promised to come to see me, but did not. I saw it was perfectly useless to seek to see her. My wife wa3 willing to come, but the doctors would not allow her. I had no previous notice of this inquiry, which I consider most cruel, for everything might have been suppressed which has now gone before the public. The Commissioner—Do you recollect anything about poisoning your dogs ? Mr. Ruck—Yes; I put strychnine in the eye of a rabbit, which I had shot, to poison wild foxes, which abound in Wales. They would not touch it, and I told the man to take it away. He thought I said to the boiler. He gave it to the dogs in their food. Two of the dogs had died. The Commissioner—ls it nut true that you struck and kicked Mr. Thurston? Mr. Rock—lt is not true. The Commissioner—Was he not one of those with whom you suspected your wife was unfaithful ? Mr. Ruck—No, I never did. He came to the house on one occasion, and I requested my wife not to see him ; but she did not comply with my request. I bad no idea there was anything improper between them. The Commissioner—The persons whom you did suspect were strangers—persons on the road—drovers ? Mr. Ruck—Yes. The Commissioner—But your suspicions are entirely dis pelled ? Mr. Ruck—Yes. A Juryman—Are you sorry for having caused your wife so much pain ? Mr. Ruck—Well, I have expre ssed my great regret for it. The Commissioner—Will you inform the jury what were your suspicions about your wife ? Mr. Ruck—l had a general suspicion that she was un faithful to me. The Commissioner —With a great many ? Mr. Ruck—l never said so; she might have been un faithful with any one, or with a great many. The C o mmissioner—How many did you suspect? Mr. Rock—l cannot say. If she had connection with one man, she might have had connection with a great many. I say now there is no evidence to establish one tittle of my suspicions. The Commissioner—Why are ysu more satisfied with the investigation by Mr. Wainwright than with the explana tions of Mr. Fisher ? Mr. Ruck—Well, I am a rather positive sort of a gentle man, and I wished to have some proofs. The Commissioner—What did you drive about the country for Mr. Ruck--I had no one in the house to cook my dinner ; no one but a Welshman and his wife, and I went out a great deal for my amusement. Then, as to crossing over the river, there was not the least danger. Where we crossed was a ford, and the water was not two feet deep. The Commissioner—But there is a bit of immorality of which we have heard—your offer to that p9st-boy about his wife. Mr. Ruck—Oh, he is a notorious liar. The Commissioner—What is the amount of your pro. perty ? Mr. Ruck—l have about £1,500 a-year. I have made same good investments in land. The Commissioner—Out of the savings of your income ? Mr. Ruck—Yes; and by the sale of some laud. The Commissioner—You were under the impression that there were valuable mines on your estate ? Mr. Ruck said he had been, but bad net acted without the advice of competent persons, and handed in some opinions in support of his assertions. The Commissioner—One of the jury wishes me to put this question—Can you guarantee that these suspicions will never be revived ? Mr. Ruck—Most decidedly. The Commission er—On what terms were you with your wife before you became possessed of these suspicions? Mr. Ruck—Always en unhappy terms. I can only say was wretched for years. She drove me to drink; she re fused to have any intercourse with me. The Commissioner—You wish to be separated from her. Mr. Ruck—Yes. The Commissioner—Why ? Mr. Ruck—My wife has no desire to live with me. At the desire of Mr. James, Mr. Rack explained with regard to his alleged aversion to red petticoats. He s,dd that on one occasion he saw some ladies near Moorecroft Asylum, and not wishing to meet them went another way, but nothing like two miles round. He added—As to my objection to red petticoats, I may remark, now that I am asked, my objection to them is that Welsh cows are very much frightened by them. Mr. Ruck's examination being concluded, a short adjourn ment took place ; and on the re-assembling of the Court, Dr. Alexander John Sutherland was called and examined by Mr. Chambers. He said—l am a dector of medicine, and a member of the College of Physicians. I have paid great tvtention to mental disease. I saw Mr. Ruck in May and June. I had been furnished with the history of his de lusions. On the first occasion he refused to commtnicate with me as a stranger. Oe the second occasion he said " You must hear my story." He said he thought Mary Jones bad murdered the two illegitimate children she had by him, for when she was sleeping in the next room will' a commercial traveller he heard him say, " If you don't pacify him you will swing for it," on which she came to his room, lay down by his side, and said, " Dearest Lawrence." He said that on one occasion he heard Mr. Lloyd go to his wife's room, and say, "Will you have me?" and she refused him very de cidedly. He said two attendants had been employed to watch him, and that on one occasion he beard his wife's step come along the passage, and she then had connection with the tall attendant. He said that Mr. Barnet accom panied them to Reading. Hesaid that Mr. Barnet had tried while in the railway carriage to put his foot on Mrs. Ruck, across his (Mr. Ruck's) If gs. He said that so notorious was Mrs. Ruck's infidelity that, on the journey, he heard people saying, " How strange; is it possible ! there goes the lady who has bilked her husband." He said there were some drovers en the platform, when one of them made a remark about Mrs. Ru ck, which it is impossible f ir us to give. On ano ther occas i o n he said that came e e up wa to lk h in ia g wi b fe y an th d e sa r id ive , r , at W—."in l g ' a gentleman asked him if he did not resent it. He said no, it was too notorious. li e said that on one occasion, while at his house, Mr. Barnet and his wife drank sherry and he was passed a half bottle of port. When he tasted it he thought they intended to poison him, and be left the house. Mr. Barnet and he had a row in the street, and Mr. Ruck charged him at the station his wine, and a policeman was s h e o n u t s et o with tastedrugging it, but said there was nothing the matter with it. Mr. Ruck said the wine had been changed. He said that he thought Mary Jones had murdered the children she had by him, and that be was determined to Investigate it. From the conversation I bad with him, I had no doubt he was of unsound mind. With re g ard to the present state of his mind, having heard the whole of the evidence, I think he is much better than when I saw him in June, but I don't think he is well. I do not think it would be very long safe to let him go as a free agent. One of the facts on which I rely is his denial with respect to the alleged intimacy of Mr. Barnet and his wife, and his stating that he had not torn up his clothes, but that Mary Jones had. Cross-examined by Mr. James—l first saw Mr. Ruck at the request of Dr. Stillwell. Dr. Stillwell told me he had delusions about the value of his property, but I do not now think that was a delusion. I think that intemperance has a goad deal to do with Mr. Ruck's insanity. That is a disease the most curable, but the most liable to relax. Mr. James—l ask you, is it a proper course of treatment to keep a man who has delusions in his mind, the result of intemperance, for months in a lunatic acylum without giving him an opportunity of an investigation ? Witness—l think it would have been better if the inquiry had taken place sooner. t e h g e a regard o his children. Re-examined—He made this statement to me volun tarily. He said h e wou ld ma k e hi s s t a tement before a jury both wife'slo o rinfidelitysnlnudm ex cellent is establishment. No cruelties whatever are practised there. a a ry ra J ca o t nes's Dr. Winslow ex Mr. Wi'li ' arotaed—l went down to Moorecroft 'at ems s request, to see Mr. Ruck, the 9th of Ma y last. on last. I said I was sorry there was any c es t rang ement be tween him and his wife. H e sa i d her dinfamous, and his impressions a s t o her characte ron u con duct was h a he could never live with h er again. He w aearid e such had been guilty . of gross infidelity to him. He alluded to her familiarity with Mr. Barnet. Be mentioned about Mr. Barnet putting his feet in the railway carriage on Mrs. Ruck's. He said that several of the railway official.; put their heads in at the windows and said, "There's the woman who bilked her husband." He said that even the stable boys remarked it, and that when she came to London there was no prostitute in London more indiscriminate in her acts of infidelity. He also mentioned about his wine having been drugged. I regarded these as delusions. I cannot say his evidence to-day is satisfactory. I don't think the delusions are entirely removed from his mind. I think after Mr. Ruck's examination to-day I am bound to say he should be allowed considerable latitude with a gentle supervision to see if these hallucinations have in reality left bis mind. I cannot take on myself the grave responsibility of recommending that he should be set entirely free. By the Commissioner—His evasive answers are not such as to warrant me in recommending that he should be set at liberty. He is no doubt better, and I hope he will eventually recover. The i, - lommissioner—The question for the jury is whether thcse delusions are still in his mind. Witness—On that I cannot give an opinion. The Commissioner—Are the grounds on which he says his mind has been divested of these delusions satisfactory to your mind ? Witness—No, they are not. Dr. Conolly was then recalled, and stated that having heard the evidence of the alleged lunatic, the opinion which he had formed bad become modified, but not altered. Mr. James having objected to Dr. Conolly giving evi dence of this nature, and thus usurping tho province of the jury, Tne evidence was not pressed. Mr. Ruck was then recalled by the Commissioner, and stated in the most positive terms that he had never torn his clothes, but believed they had been torn by Mary Jones when she was locked up in the dining-room. This doted the case in support of the allegations of lunacy ; and Mr. Sergeant B 111 antine having summed up the evidence, The proceedings were again adjourned until ;this morning at ten o'clock, when Mr. Edwin James will address the jury on behalf of Mr. Ruck, in support of whose case evidence will afterwards be adduced. LAW INTELLIGENCE. CITY SHERIFFS' COURT.—Aur. 25. (Before Mr. Prendergast, Q.C.) A. JUVENILE BILL DISCOUNTER-RAANB V. MACKAY. The plaintiff in this action sought to recover a sum of money upon an overdue bill of exchange. The plaintiff is a minor, and Mr. Orgood, the chief clerk, objected to his appearing as plaintiff, but his Honour overruled the objec tion, as the defendant did not appear. The plaintiff said he had discounted the bill upon which he now sought to recover. His Honour—Ah ! A young beginner in the money line. Did you see defendant sign the bill? The plaintiff—No, I did not see him sign it; but be must have done so or his name would not be there. (Laughter.) His Honour—You must be more careful for the future. You ought to prove handwriting. The plaintiff Well, I did not think that was any business of mine; all I bad to do was to present the bill when it fell due, and get the money. (Laughter.) He has paid £9 10s. His Honour, referring to the back of the bill, and finding this to be the case, said he would take that as an admission. (To plaintiff)—Well, you had better take the balance in two payments. Plaintiff—Oh, no. I want the money, or I wouldn't have summoned him. (Laughter.) His Honour—Well, you had better take it in a month. Plaintiff—l'd rather have it at once. (Laughter.) His Honour—Well, but you have taken it in portions yourself. Plaintiff—Yes; but I want it all now. In fact, I want money, and that quickly. (Laughter.) His Honour—Well, you had better take it In a month. ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. WESTERN CIRCUIT.—BRISTOL, Aug. 24 . (Before Mr. Baron W a ts o n and a Special Jury.) K afte uv r our .F despatchßAN KLIN FRANKLIN. This case proceed ed eft yesterday. Mr. Colerid ge a dd resse d t h e j ur y for the defendant. He was happy that this case was tried In the city of Bristol, be cause all persons living in it had a due appreciation of the importance of keeping strict and proper discipline on beard a merchant vessel. If they should think that there had been intemperance, the plaintiff was not the person to complain, because, if he had led to all this altercation, Capt. Franklin had only exercised that authority which was requisite for the mainteaance of good order in the ship. The ship was of first-class size, having a most valuable cargo and a crew and passengers amounting to nearly 400 souls. To the captain all bad to look for protection, regulation, and control on board. A large authority was therefore vested in his hands; they would not forget the great responsibility attached to him. In every club, in every hotel, there must be regu larity and rules. Chief Justice Tindal held that a captain was justified in excluding from the table any passenger who had used improper language, and Lord Ellenborough had said that he might put a passenger in irons who refused;,te fight in time of war. The principle to be looked at was that no person should break the captain's rule. There was a necessity for some strung controlling power, :and if once disorder was allowed no one could tell where it would end. There was a great distinction, be admitted, between the authority over the crew and that over the passengers. It was to be mitigated by common sense ; at the same time it must not be permitted for any one to insult the authority of the captain of the ship. These being the only general observations, he would come to the facts, and see whether they did not make out a complete defence for Captain Franklin: They must be aware now how tits Cc/end opened, cases - - when Le was ' to have +he last word; it was, he supnceld, In the way of trade. Numbers of things were stated which his friend must have 7.nown could not be proved, and which, if proved, could have nothing to (to with the case. He did not com plain, but he wished to draw a distinction between the state tnents and the proofs. There was no attempt to extort an apology. What were the facts stripped of the brilliant co louring that had been thrown over them ? Captain Franklin had sailed fom Melbourne, and had called at Calcutta, where he took in many passengers. They arrive at the Cape, and there they took ink Mr. Krog. He must ask them to believe that Capt. Franklin had an answer to the aliersions that had been cast upon him ; but Capt. Franklin would be called, and his friend might ask him what questions he pleased. Let them see how the matter stood after their arri val at the Cape. This was clear, that the troops and the offi cers had not been known to each other, and he thought their conduct had not been so satisfactory that she captain could feel very comfortable. There had been complaints made as regarded the Lascars. The whole were not well assorted. Mr. Krog appeared to be the only lawyer on board, and he thought that some of the rules were not according to law. As a lawyer and the son of a lawyer it would not do to dis parage his profession or to foul his own nest. As there could not be a more useful man than a lawyer, still there were some who had a smattering of law who became dangerous in matters of law • and those who knew a little of law were anxious to bave'their first case. Mr. Krog soon set him self to work to draw the first legal blood on board this ship, the Undaunted. He had given those on board his opinion of the status of the captain by telling them that his posi tion was that of a landlord of a floating hotel. He should show them that there was that which justified Captain Franklin in the course he had pursued. Captain Frank lin being obliged to be up all night, was obliged to get his rest at any time he could. He was disturbed on the evening in question ; ptirhaps some of the parties were not the better, but the NvorEe for wine, but the captain ran down and was told that they would insiq upon removing the lamp —a trivial thing, he shoal lave thought—hut toe captain said it must not he removed. an altercation took place, and while everything W 0 hot Mr. Krog interfered, and that in terference was too warm, and Cattta!n Franklin net so rough RS bad been stated. But he should satisfy them that Captain Franklin was in ft The Judge.—That won't do; you must prove acorn mence merit of the mutiny. I have been leading your pleadittes with greet ea , c, and have seen that you studiously avoided coming to that point. Mr. C,.lerid;;e—l wee igrim anee. The Chief Baron—No, no, no ; not ignorance in you, Mr. Colet Lige ; you taus' shn..v that it was necessary to imprison him iu ~ relEr to prevent rattloy. Mr. Coleridge said he newt show that there was danger of impending mutiny to justify the captain in his acts. The captain would tell them there were such numbers about the cabin doors that he was under an apptchension that there would be an attack by the soldiers. He shoeld ask whether th a t wou ld ne t jnntify the captain iu point of law. Was it or not true that there was that well-grounded apprehension? He came before them with an excellent diameter, and he should ask them to believe that he apprehended an appeal would be made to the soldiers. If this was not so, why were the soldiers sent down below ? This fact, he submitted, was worthy of their consideration. The captain having made up his mind to imprison the plaintiff, what was there to justify angry feelings towards Capt. Franklin? Moral coe.rcion was sufficient for a military or naval man—he was told he was under arrest, and that was sufficlent. If Cept. Franklin was justified in sending Mr. Krog to his cabin, be was justified in putting him in Irons beeensce he would not remain in the cabin. His coming nut of the cabin was setting his authority .at defiance. As to keeping him so long in irons, they must take into account the apprehensions of the captain. He de tained him for the viad.cation of his authority. The moment his health began to suffer the captain said he must come out. Ile should call the defendant and different effieers of the ship, and they should hear the account of Mr. Lansberg, and he should ask them to c ome to a conclusion that the defendant had only done that which was right. The Court was then adjourned till to-nsorrow. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23. The trial was resumed this morning. Captain Franklin—l was the commander of the ship. I have been a commander 20 years. The tonnage was 1,470. I had 140 troops on board. II the course of the voyage the troops did not give much gothic. They fought a little at the Cape, and I interfered. I hai 63 Lascara for a crew. They . struck work at the Cape. They wer e taken before a magis trate. In the saloon there werefour lamps, a ll lighted at dark. The time for putting them out was 11 o'cl. ck, half-an-hour later than was usual in other :hips. I was in the hebit of tak ing rest when I could. On tee evening of the 4th of June there was a whist party. They 'wide a coneiderable noise, and made remarks net complimentary to me. I desired the steward to remove the lamp futther down the table, as I was disturbed by the noise. On the Sum of June a party re mained hammering and breaking glasses playing at " Car dinal Puff." Baron Watson—Drinking vine and breaking glasses is not a mutiny. I heard a great noise as I vas walking on the pop. I went into the saloon. I saw Captain Hunt and Lieut. Arm strong standing. The steward sail the gentlemen insisted on moving the lamp. I said I had the right to put out the lamps at 8 o'clock. I heard a voice sty, " You have no authority to do it." Baron Watson—You had at right to put out the lights. It is the custom to put out the lights at half-past 10 in all well-regulated ships. The pla.ntiff called out in a loud tone that I should not do it. I asked who spoke. lie said, " I am Mr. Krog ;" and he said was only the landlord of a floating hotel. I Said, " Gentemen, are you aware you are approaching a mutiny on the hail seas." I did not recollect his name. I did not repeat his carne in a sneering tone. The soldiers were close to the cebir doors ; there was a regular meut eon board—or a row, in English. Toe plaintiff had joined the ship 20 days; but ationg 40 passengers we can not know them all in that tine. After this altercation I threatened to put Mr. Krog in confinement. I asked Major Longden if he was inclined to rssist or resist me. He said, "To assist, but he could not interfere in a private quarrel." I piped up the hands, but when I found the soldiers were ordered down, I piped the hauls down again. Capt. Hunt said, "We will see which is tht stronger." I went into my cabin and put a revolver in' the waistband of my trousers, and gave another to the chief ittficer, and I then said they were verging on a mutiny on the high seas, and I thought they had been trying to take the ship for 24 hours. I had been informed of this by the chief officer. At this time I was afraid of a collision between the troops and my officers if they attempted to put a passenger in irons. My reason was that soldiers would feel a sympathy for their officers. a they base done in the streets. The cargo was worth £150,000. I said to the plaintiff, "I shall have to confine you if you don't be quiet." That was immediately after saying I was a landlord. He was surrounded by people on the deck. I sent the chief officer up to him to bring him down to his cabin. Mr. Thompson addressed the passengers, saying they ought not to resist the authority of the captain. I said Mr. Krog had only to express himself as sorry, and there would be an end of it. He refused to withdraw the expres sions. He came out of his cabin, and I sent messages to tell him he must remain in his cabin. There were no means of confining him to his cabin but by fastening him up. He was confined as a refractory sailor would be. He was able to talk to the other passengers, and played at cards and chess. Every day I sent to tell him if he would confine himself to his cabin be should be released. I wrote an apology, which I thought necessary, but he refused to sign it. The apology was that he was sorry be had used the words " that I was a landlord, and the ship a float ing hotel." On the 15th of June I released him, on the representation of the doctor that his health was in danger. On the sth of June my wife went into hysterics. Cross- examined—l did not order him to be locked in ex cept, at dinner time. They could not find the key. I did not say there was a conspiracy to take the ship from me. I be lieve I said there was an inclination among the passen gers to upset my authority; they were most of those witnesses who were called yesterday—Captain Hunt, Lieut. Armstrong, Mr. Krog. I can't mention any more names exactly. I don't call any cf them mutineers. I believed they intended to upset my authority, and that I nnderstand to be mut . ny. They were verging on mutiny. I don't say that two officers conspired to mutiny. I considered, as soon as Major Lougden said he would support me, that all danger was over. I put Mr. Krog in irons after that—it was not to prevent a mutiny. If I was publicly insulted my authority would be at an end. Baron Martin—l think the witness has negatived the plea. I threatened to pull Lieutenant Armstrsng's nose. I did so because I was in a passion because my wife was in hysterics. I afterwards apologised to the commanding officer. I did threaten Capt. Hunt. I told Capt. Green that I was ready to meet him at 12 paces. I did not do that to prevent a mutiny. I did not use strong language to the other passen gers. I kept Mr. Krog in irons 10 days. I did not expect a mutiny each of those days. Re•examined—l did not jeer at Dr. Veale ; we had an altercation. I said I thought be was not in a position to talk to me. I meant because he was wounded. There was an altercation: with Capt. Green, and I said a blue jacket was as good as a red one, and I was willing to meet him at 12 paces. At that time I had been up all night, the ship had been in danger, and I was annoyed. There 'were high words on boar sides. I did not release Mr. Krog, be cause I considered that my authority would be at an end as regarded the crew and the stewards. This is the first time I have had an action against me. Philip Boaarius and George Cook, the first and second stewards of the ship, Mr. Smyth, the first officer, and Mr. Lansbery, a passenger, were called in corroboration, and all swore to Capt. Hunt, one of the officers on board, having said, '° Tore out the hands, and then we will see who is strongest." Mr. Smyth described the passengers as noisy, and said they made the ship more like a pothouse than a quarter deck. Mr. Coleridge and Mr. Collier having addressed the jury, Mr. Baron Watson summed up, and The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages, 1375. (Special Jury.) BARRETT T. THE MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY. Mr. M. Smith, Q.C., and Mr. Kingdon, were for the plaintiff; and Mr. Butt, Q.C., Mr. Stone, and Mr. Cole ridge for the defence. This was an action by a poor woman to recover compen sation for injuries she had received through the alleged negligence of the company's servants. The plaintiff, Mary Barrett, lived with her husband in one of a row of cottages on the verge of the Midland Rail way, at the parish of St. Philips, Bristol, and opposite the cottage is a footway across the line. It was frequently . the case that trucks remained on the line, and on such occasions it was the custom to separate the trucks so as to leave open the footway for passengers. On the morning of the 10th of January,lB36, Mrs. Barrett had occasion to go into Bristol on business, and as she was crossing the railway at the path in question (which was, in fact, the continuation of a foot way which had existed before the railway was made), and in so doing she had to pass through the opening between two lots of trucks. She saw no engine—heard no engine or any signal or warning, but immediately the trains closed up and caught her arms between the buffers of the trucks. The carriages then opened and she got out, and was removed to the Bristol Royal Infirmary, when it was found that both arms bad been so badly crushed as to render immediate amputation neces sary above the elbows. She was in the family-way at the time, and was confined in three mont hs afterwards of a child which subsequently died ; while, to complete her mise ries, her husband deserted her, and she had to be removed to her friends, poor people, in Cornwall, on whose bounty she was dependent. It was admitted that the action had been brought through the kindness of the vicar of the parish in which she lived in Cornwall, who commiserated her situa tion, and assisted her with means. On the part of the railway company, it was contended that the accident arose through the negligence of the plaintiff, and the engine-driver and stoker were called to state that she was seen and called to, and stoo I back for a few minutes, and that on the engine going on again , she ran forward, and got knocked down through her own default. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages, £4OO. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. MANSION-HOUSE.--Two lascars, who have been often seen soliciting charity through the City, were brought before the Lord Mayor upon tl.to charge of having " pushed their trade" in a most perseverins manner in the large thoroughfares, as well as in the narrow passages, near the Royal Exchange. A policeman said—Between three and four o'clock yester day afternoon I saw Cassim (one of the defendants) in Corn bill begging. After a few successful experiments he went to the corner of Lombard-street, and met two other lascars, with whom he communicated. They soon separated, and I followed Cassim, who walked into a respectable oyster shop, and had bread and cheese and beer there, and then went into a cigar shop. (A laugh.) I took him into custody, and I found fivepence in his pockets; but I tun sure that be had got much more money in his walks. The Lord Mayor—Noeloubt cf that at all. Those who do the business of begging are in the habit of meeting by ap pointment some of their countrymen, and handing over to them the alms they receive, knowing that if they did not disburthen themselves, the police would do that office for them. The policeman—At 10 minutes past five I saw the other defendant (Ranegliravc), in company with four other las cars, in Cheapside. He quitted the rest, and went into a tavern in Bucklersbury, and begged there. I followed him to several other places, and saw him beg of every well dressed person he met and at last I took him into custody. We know that men of" this description get a great deal of money in the streets of the City. Tue Lord Mayor—l have ascertained that they carry on a most successful trade in the City, and their wretched appearance is well calculated to touch the compassion of the unreflecting passenger. The defendants—We could not get a ship to go home in, and were obliged to beg to save us from starvation. The Lord Mayor—No, but you would rather quietly beg here, and live comfortably upon the pity of the public, than go home and work. You know both of you, as well as I know, the clause in the Merchant Shipping Act by which you are completely protected. I stsall read that clause, not for your instruction, but in order to prevent compaseionate people from foolishly supplying the numerous impostors who infest our streets with the means of extending the sys tem. It is impossible to go along without being solicited by multitudes of lascars, and I trust that tho'e who read the newspapers will, by withholding their hands in every similar case of solicitation, wsist me in checking this great evil. The help I require can be easily afforded, and our efforts will put an end to an evil now become intolerable. 0.. e of the police inspectors sail the directions given to the force, in conseqUence of former suegestions made by his lordship on the suloect, had been strictly observed ; and no doubt if the aid required by his lordship from the public were given, • advantages would he very soon belt and the • - vantao acknowledged by men of business in the City. The Lord Mayor—The clause to which I allude treats of relief to destitute la:care, and is as follows :—" 22. It shall be the duty of the East India Company to take charge of and send home, or otherwise Isrovide for, all persons being lascars or other natives of the territolics uadce tl:c guvt: n went of the said company, who are found destitute in the United Kiugdem ; and if any such person is relieved and maintained by any guardians, overseers, or other persons administering the relief of the poor, such overseers, guar dians, or other persons may, by letter sent through the post or otnerwisc, give notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, specifying, as far as practicable, the particulars; and the said East India Company shall repay to the said overseers, guardians, or other persons out of the revenues of the said company, all moneys duly expended by them in relieving or maintaining such destitute persons after the time at which such notice aforesaid is sent or otherwise given." The defendants, who showed by various actions and ejacu lations that they knew all about the matter, here said that if his lordship would let them go be should never ace their faces again in this world. The Lord Mayor however sent them off, under the super intendence of an officer, to the authorities of the union, who will forthwith communicate with the East India Company's secretary on the subject of their immediate departure from this country. A fellow named George Marsham, who has been long in the habit of working about the markets, was committed to the House of Correction, and ordered to undergo hard labour for two months for having smashed a window of the value of about £lO, in the shop of Mr. Benson, of Cornhill, jeweller. The prisoner had struck the window with a bottle, and a valuable watch, which had been hanging by a chain in the window, was found upon the pavement, but no statement was male es to the probability that the fellow's intention was to commit a robbery. He said that he smashed the glass because he had been refused assistance at the union, and upon being told that if he would not pay the amount of £5 on account of the damage he must go to prison, he said, "Very well, that'll do; it's what I wanted." The Lord Mayor requested that the press would acknow ledge his receipt of Ll from "I'. M. E. ;" 10s. from Sigma; and ss. from "H. J.," for Mrs. Soden. GUILDHALL.—ROBBE RIES IN THE BOOK TRADE. —Matthew Elliott, a carman in the employ of Messrs. Edmonds and Remnant, bookbinders, in Paternoster-row , was placed at the liar before Alderman Phillips for further examination, charged with stealing 200 quires of publica tions called " The Curse of Clifton" and " Godfrey vein," the the property of Mr. Lea, bookseller and pullisher, of Warwick-lane, and JohnWieeman a waste-paper dea ler, was charged with having the same u nlawfully in his pos session. Mr. Morgan appeared to conduct the case for the prose cution ; Mr. Lewis, jun., defenied Elliott ; and Mr. Clark attended on behalf of Mr. Deacon, a waste-paper dealer,who purchased the paper of Elliott. Mr. Martin (the chief clerk) having read over the evi dence taken on the former occ.7.sion, explained that the robbery was discovered through Wiseman offering the pro perty for sale to Mr. Lea, from whose premises it had been stolen. Alderman Phillips—l understand from that evidence that there was about 1 cwt., but how many c o p ies were there? Mr. Lea—There were 200 quires of the " Curse of Clifton," and the trade value of them was Bd. per dozen sheets or numbers. Cross-examined—That is the pu bli s hing trade price, not the price as waste paper. The "C ur se of Clifton" ' was net sold in large quantities to any one. We never tell tucre than a single quire to any °lie except Vickers. Alderman Phillips—H av e you not in your trade " re mainders," which you sell as waste ? Mr. Lea—Yea, sir; and it would not be irregular for a COUNTRY MARKETS. NEWCASTLE COEN—Ana. 24, At our exchange the supply of wheat was good, both of old and new qualities, and the former realised is per qr more money th ' lar=t week, but the latter remained unaltered, being in inferior co dition. All other descriptions as before. Flour a slow sale, ;ud some instances lower rates had to be taken. HULL CORN—Ave. 24. A small supply of both old and new wheat, which sold fat 11 A t the extreme rates of last Tuesday. Foreign held firmly. 13: rlo for which there is a fair inquiry, at prices in favour of the st ler Beans and peas very firm. Oats steady, and fine old samples att ) scarce. EDINBURGH MEAL —Am. 23. There were in the market to-day eleven sacks new oatmeal, each weighing 2801 b, imperial, which sold thus :-5 at 42s and 6 at 41$. Averap of the whole, £2 is 5d 5-12ths. EDINBURGH HAY AND STRAW—AUG. 23. Supplies of all kinds these last six days small. Oat straw, Ils to 145 I Wheat do., 105 to 130 I barley do., Ils to 123. Hay, old, Is to Is Id ; new, bd to II d. DALKEITH MEAL—Aro. 22. Thera were in the market to-day five bags of oatmeal, and sales were dull. Oatmeal, highest price, per sack of 2901 b £2. BELFAST CORN-AuG. 23. At our corn ex hange this morning there was but a moderato attendance of dealers. There was no activity in the trade, an d prices remained unaltered. CORK CORN—A.I7o. 23. At this morning's market the trade was steady, at the folio I Prices—White wheat, 19s to 23s ; extra, — s ; red wheat , 21 s to 225; extra, —s; barley, —s to -L-s ; beans, —s to —s ; oats, 13s to 10 6d. DUBLIN CORN—Auo. 21. There is very little demand to-day, and prices for old grain WOO about the same as lost week. The supplies of new grain, except barley, are increasing. New bore and oats nt about late rates. New wheat was ed to Is and rapeseed ;s to 2s per qr. cheaper. On@ sample of new . barley, of taiddlin3 quality, was sold at 16 s. Little doing in Ind'An corn, and our quatati6ns are as before. Wheat, whit".....238 0 , 1 to aSs 6'l Oats 15s rd to IGs od Ditto, red 23s Od to 263 Od Ditto new .....••••13s Od to 15s 01 B ar ley 135 Od to 17s Od Bern ... ....... .....--, Od to —s Od Rapeseed •7sOd to 30s 01 I Oatmeal ............14s 6d to 16s +. d Indian corn 3ls Od to 33s 01 1 Bakers' flour lis6d to los oa LOCAL SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Aug. 25.—The market was good to-day, and advanced nearly per cent. Grand Trunk Stock was in demand, elcOug at an advance of 2 per cent. Birkenheads, 671 B—Blackburns , 11 5.16 I—Caledonians, . 2 1 83— Chester and llolybead. 36 37--- Eastern Counties, 611 21—East Lancashire, 93 I—Great Western, 50i I—Lancashire and Yorkshire, 93) I—London and North - W est, ern, 93! I—Sheilleld, 341 I—Midland, 9 4 61 4 —North British, 5 3 1 4 " -- Berwicks, 93 4—York and North Midland, 724 31—Lceds Northers, 45 6 —Dovers 711 I—Dutch Rhenish, 41 4 Gds.—Grand Trunk of Canada, 361 7—Great Western of Canada, 171 i. MANCHESTER, Acts. 25.—Grand Trunks rallied, and the market generally was rather firmer, but only a limited business WpS done. Boyers, 214—Trunks, 9-Bhellields, 311—Lends. 03-I—Midlands, 97 Eestcrn Counties, 121—East Lancashire, 94. BIRMINGHAM, Aug. 25.—There was a brick business done in, his market today. South Staffords were done at 10 3-16—Birmingh 63 aut and Stour Valley, 8 8 1 — Great Westerns, 501—Midlands, 661 Birmingham Canals, 92 —Birmingham Waterworks, 36. BIRTHS. 1. FE F G e E g N e . n — , 0 E 11 .q t . :,1 3 1 .N 22 . 1 ~ o i r ns a t. s , o a n t . Bury, neer Gospoi the wife of F. LASCELLY.S.—On the 22d inst., at Goldsbro' Hall, the Hon. Mrs. James Ir.:smiles, of a son. LiviivosToN.— On the 18th inst., the wife of the Rev. Thomas Gott Livingston, 31. A., of a daughter. MORSE.—On the 22d inst., at Emswortb, the wife of thc. Rev. Her bert Morse, of a posthumous son. STEELS.—On the 25th inst., at so, Chester-square, the wife of Colonel Steele, Coldstream Guards, of a son. MARRIAGES. MASON—ITAMMOND.—On the 18th inst., at St. Saviour's, Jersey, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Jersey, uncle of the bride, the B'. Jackson Mason, eldest son of the Rev. Wm. Mason, Vicar of Nor manton, Yorkshire, to Elt onora Gertrude, youngest daughter of John Hammond, Esq., bailiff, of Jersey. Mienem—LEVEAUX.—On the 18th inst., Lemon Hart Michael, son of J Michael, Esq., of South9eld Lodge, Wandsworth, Surrey, t° Adelaide Matt:lift, daughter of Henry Leveaux, Esq., of Trail' mere, Cheshire. ST stead,sO the 19th inst., at St. Saviour's Church,Harnnc e r by the Rev. J. P. Fletcher, William Robert Steet, Cba tier du Consulat Gdndrale d'Espsgne a Londres, to Louisa Cousins, of Chalcot Villas, Hampstead, youngest daughter of Chas. Cousins' of Bradfield, Essex. WILKINSON—GOSLING.—On the 19th inst., at Sutton, Surrey, by the 11ev. Chas. Aliix Wilkinson. doviestic Chaplain to 11.11. the King of ~Hanover, George Allix Wilkinson, Capt. Royal Horse ArtillerY, to Eliza, third daughter of the late Francis Gosling , Esq., of But. ton, Surrey. DEATHS. HARTLay.—On the 24th of June last, at jullunder, Punjab, Brigadier Henry Winchcombe Hartley, Color el in her Majesty's Service, and Lieutenant-Colonel of the Fth (King's) Regiment. DaummoNn.—On the 23d inst., at 20, Brunswick-terrace, Brighton, Charles Drummond, Esq., of Stratton-street, Piccadilly, in the sixty-eighth year of his ago. SMART.—On the 20th inst., Ann, the wife of Mr. Thomas Smart, la the eighty-third year of her age. Saurn.—On the 22d inst., suddenly, while on a visit at 30, Clifto road, St. John's-wood , Miss Caroline Amelia Smith, aged fortr five SMITII.—On the 23d inst., Thomas Smith, Esq., of Virginia - te rrace, D o ver-road, aged seventy-eight. STEVENSON.—On the 22d inst., at Guildford road, Mrs. K. Stevenson, aged ninety-one. STENVART.—On the 20th inst., at Beverley, the Rev. F. Stewart, B.A.- curate of St. Mary's, in that town, and fortnerly curate of SW lington, aged forty-two.' LONDON' : Printed and Published by 111URDO YOUNG, of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the county of Middlesex, Thursday, August 26, 165 e. I