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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

ESCAPING FROM THE SHERIFFS.

In London, on Monday, Mr. Charles Levinson La..
lately an officer in the 7th Fusiliers, surrendered at
the Old Bailey to take his trial for misdemeanour at
common law, in having unlawfully broken prison
and escaped from the custody of the sheriffs of London
and Middlesex.
The defendant, it appeared, was arrested by Mr.
Showman, the sheriff's officer of Chancery-lane, on a
writ of ca sa for a debt of £4OO, and he was taken to a
house in Bream's-buildings, where another gentleman
named Payne was also confined for debt. On June 23
the person in whose custody the defendant and Mr.
Payne had been placed went into their bedroom and
discovered that an iron bar had been broken from the
window and that both gentlemen had escaped. The
defendant was afterwards discovered at Boulogne, in
company with Mr. Payne, and after some negotiation
he consented to return to England and the present
charge was preferred against him. It should be stated
that in consequence of the escape the sheriff was fined
the amount of the debt, and had to pay between 1:300
and £4llO to the detaining creditor.
Mr. Metcalfe, who appeared for the defence, after
the facts had been stated, contended that a charge of
this kind could not be supported unless the prisoner,
who was charged with the escape, was charged with
some criminal offence, and there had never been an
instance of a person who had merely escaped from
civil process being indicted for an offence of this de-
scription.
The Recorder, after hearing Mr. Poland on behalf
of the prosecution, ruled that the indictment could not
be supported, and the jury therefore returned a verdict
of not guilty.

Lane,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

THE LATE MR. ERNEST JONES.

The remains of the late Mr. Ernest Jones were con-
veyed to their last resting-place in Ardivick Cemetery,
Manchester, on Saturday. The funeral cortOgs left his
late residence in Higher Brompton at half-past two
o'clock, and traversed a distance of between two and
three miles, through Strangeways. Market-street, and
London-road to the cemetery, arriving there about •
quarter to five o'clock. It was one of the largest
public funerals that has occurred in Manchester for
many years, excepting those of Dr. Dalton and Sir
John Potter. First came the Deputy Marshal*
the mutes, six abreast, then a band of music playing
the "Dead March," and after these followed the
friends of the deceased, the Executive of the United
Liberal Party, and the Executive of the Reform
League. Next came the hearse, followed by two
mourning coaches, and about fifty private carriages,
the friends on foot who had joined the funeral on its
way, six and eight abreast, closing up the procession.
The funeral was nearly half an hour in passing any
given point, and several thousand persons joined
in the procession. The streets were lined by
thousands of persons assembled to see the procession,
and at the Assize Courts, the Market-place, Infirmary-
square, and Ardwick-green the crowds were very dense.
Among the gentlemen recognised in the carriages.
were the Mayor of Manchester and Captain PalM, Sir
Elkanah and Mr. Benjamin Armitage, Mr. Jacob
Bright, M.P.; Mr. Bealee, Mr. ()deer, and Mr.
Howell (of London); Mr. Thome. Potter. M.P., and
Mr. Francis Taylor. On arriving at the cemetery
only the hearse, wourning ouches, and people walk-
ing were admitted inside the gates. The pall-bearers
were Mr. Edward Houson, Mr. Jacob Bright, M.P.,
Mr. Elijah Dixon, Mr. Edmond Beales, Mr. Alder-
man Heywood, Mr. T. B. Potter, M.P., Sir E.
Armitage, Mr. F. Taylor, Mr. James Crossley, the
Rev. H. M. Steinthall, Mr. H. Rawson. and Mr.
Thomeason, of Bolton. The carriers were Mr. Benja-
min Whiteley, Mr. John Bowes, Mr. J. Curilitfe,
and Mr. T. Topping (one of the Chartists arrested like
Mr. Jones in 1844 After the funeral service had
been read, and the coffin deposited in a temporary
grave (until a vault has been constructed), Mr. Bealee,
of London, delivered the following funeral oration:—
My friends, I have been requested to address to you • few
words on the preaent occasion, a request that I could not
find it in my heart to deillne to comply with. But if
had consulted my own feelings, I should have remained
silent, under the impression that when the Almighty in His
will has taken from amongst us a dear friend in the (ulnas
of his power, his capacity, and hie strength, the best testi-
mony of our feelings is reverent respect and silence, leaving
him, as it were, alone in lib alorl, with his Clod, however
ranch our own hearts may thrillingly respond to the beauti-
ful words that we have just been listening to. Death hes no
sting and the grave no victory over him who sacrfficed
himtelf for the good of others. And also I should have
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

A Q 1

In the Court of Queen's Bench application has been
made for a rule calling upon a Mr. Oldham to show
cause why he holds the office of town councillor of
Wallingford when he was at the time of the election a
regular minister of a Dissenting congregation," and
so disqualified under the Municipal Corporations Act.
It was contended on behalf of Mr. Oldham, who is a
deacon of a Dissenting congregation, that, though
he had been in the habit of preaching in villages,
and had for some time preached every Sunday
in a chapel at Pangbourne he had never been
elected a regular minister of the congregation.
Mr. Justice Blackburn observed that it was a question
of degree. No one could say that Oliver Cromwell
was a Dissenting preacher, and yet he had undoubtedly
often administered to Dissenting congregations. On
the other hand, no one could deny that John Bunyan
was a dissenting minister, although he carried on
business as a cobbler. He thought that the question
was whether the person had been de facto in the posi-
tion of a regular minister- answering as far as possible
to the case of a beneficed clergyman in the Established
Church. If it had appeared that Mr. Oldham had
been really in that position, even for a short period,
and especially if he had received any salary, however
small, he would have been disqualified. But upon the
facto it appeared to be otherwise, and there was no
reason to disturb the election. Mr. Justice Mellor
and Mr. justice Hayes concurred, and the rule was
refused.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

THE LATE MR. WILLIAM AKROYD.

As announced, the Rev. 0, Maginnie preached a ser-
mon on Sunday morning last, which had special refer-
ence to the death of Mr. W illiam Akroyd. The chapel
was crowded, and some had to be accommodated with
benches in the aisles.
Mr. Maginnis took his text from Romans xiv. 7,
"None of us liveth unto himself, and no man dieth unto
himself ;" and 1 Corinthians xii. 7, " The manifesta-
tion of the spirit is given to every man to perfect
withal." After a few opening remarks, the rev. 'peda-
-1 man proceeded to lay that Mr. Akroyd was no ordinary
I most. Providence had fitted hint for higher work than
ordinary men by bestowing upon him higher endow.
meats, Mentally, his gifts were superior ; his powers of
observation, the clearness of his head, his decision and '
strength of will were great ; and it was his privilege to
possess a sense of right peculiarly keen and strong. And
with these great gifts, it was his further privilege to you.
sess a healthy physical frame. He possessed in a great
degree all the conditions necessary for the production of
a massive character, which eLinid not fail to be felt. He
saw clearly, and with a will as vigorous as his mental eye
was clear, he acted promptly. While most men would
have either slowly felt their way, or would have hesitated,
nr acted almost at random, he would have his plans ma- ,
tared or in part executed. He had referred to his strong
I sense of right; that he believed to have been the strong- i
est principle in his character. The objects to which he
devoted his We he kept steadily in view ; and it was his•
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

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'LATE ABRAITAIT GRERN,I
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AND
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

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NOTICE.-STOURBRIDGE.

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Attends daily at

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

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MRS. A. BROWN, in returning thanks to
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the above Business, begs to announce that she has trans.
tarred the Business to her son Thomas Brown, on whose
behalf she would solicit a continuance of past favours.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

CRADLEY HEATH, HALESOWEN, & DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

VERTICAL STEAM
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1869.

NOTICE.
'fo LANDLORDS AND OTHERS.

A. STOKES, Auctioneer and Appraiser,
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the surrounding neighbonrh,.od, that he is prepared to
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the wonderful "organ" of Mr. Joseph Lander, a new
singer. His compass is "from double Cto treble G,"
or nineteen notes, so that virtually he is a ham and a
tenor singer combined. I have not yet heard him, but
take it for granted that when "treble G" is spoken of,
all that is meant is the G immediately above the stave
as a tenor voice would sing it, and even this, bearing
in mind the bass C, is sufficiently marvellous.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

SHOCKING ACCIDENT AT WORDSLEY.
A BOY AND GIRL BILLED.

A shocking accident happened at Wordsley, on Wed.
nesday, and caused much excitement in the place. It
occassioned the death 'of a boy named William Green,
and of a gill named Selina Collins ; and two ohter boys
were injured by the accident, while several persons had
narrow escapes. A little way above Wordslev Turnpike,
on the iiingswinford road, there is a high wall, bounding
property of the late Kr. Richard Parish. About one
o'clock on Sunday morning a portion of this wall came
a heavy thud, which shook the adjacent
-at which this took place no
• ordinary hours
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down, 7..

,
houses, but from the no..
one was passing at the time, thougii a.
there is a considerable fraffic past the spot. The ....
about sixteen feet high, and of nine inch brickwork; and
it spporteil a bank of soil, the road being much below
the level of the property in question. The heavy rains
that have prevailed seem to have permeated and loosened
the brickwork of the wall, and contributed to its giving
way. Alter what had occurred on Sunday, however, it
seems to have been imagined that the rest of the wall
was safe. As the result proved, this was not so; and on
Wednesday morning a further mass of the wall suddenly
gave way, producing the worst possible results. The buy
Green, mentioned above, was killed on the spot, his
brains being dashed out by a brick. He was walking
along with a companion. and the latter stopped to speak
to some one he met, whilo Green walked on and im-
mediately met his death. He was thirteen years of age,
and son of the gardener at the rectory. Two other lads
were pulled out of the dehth, severely, but not danger-
ously, injured. Their names were Henry Poole and Jos.
Collies. Collins was accompanied by his sister, a little
girl of six years. named Selina, but in the confusion of
the scene she was forgotten, and it was for some titne
supposed that the above were the only victims of the ac-
cident. The police determined that the fallen brickwork
and soil should be further examined, and in about an
hour and a half after the accident the body of Selina Col-
lins was discovered, crushed and lifeless, beneath the
rubbish. She is the daughter of Mr. Collins, landlord of
the Boat Inn. Wordsley, and was on her way to school
when the accident took place by which she lost her life.
Persons living in the vicinity state that the wall has been
is a dangerous condition for Feltle time, and that a few
years ago a portion of it fell, fortunately without inflict-
ing any personal injury.
louseust.—Au inquest, on the bodies of the above-
named, was held yesterday, before NV. H. Phillips, 1-b.q ,
Coroner, at the hose and Crown. After hearing the
evidence, the jury returned a verdict that the deceased
met their death by the fall of a wall ; and recommended
that a substautisi wall be built, by souse respeutable
builder.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06

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