The Express.
London, England, 1864-10-12 00:00:00

AUTHOLITLLIS.

Mr. Henry Luton, said to be an officer in the army, and
giving the address Taviatock Hotel, Covent-garden ; Mr.
William Autart Steinni it% of Upper Clanton, gentleman,
and Mr. Henry Nerille Woodhouse, of No. 4, I. kowtow°.
terrace, Notting•hill, gentleman, were charged before Mr.
Tyrwhitt with behaving in a disorderly manner and causing
a crowd to assemble in the Haymarket,
Police-constable Samuel Yeo, 316 A, said— About! o'clock
this morning I was in the Haymarket when I saw a crowd
of about 150 persons outside a cafe', and the three defend.
ants arm in arm pushing and knocking against everybody
they came near, and at the same time shouting out. On
persuading the &fadeout to be quiet, and to behave them-
selves, Lucon said he was a major and a justice of the pace,
and knew the law better than all the police. Steinmits
also said he was an officer, and did not care for anybody ;
and Woodhouse said be was a geutleinan, and would do
as he liked. By this time .early 300 persona had collected.
The defesdats then removed to the top of the Haymarket,
and were there joined by about a dozen soldiers—Hone
Guards and LVe Guards. They then west into Tiebborne-
street, and Steirmitz galled out "Now, soldiers, do what
you can, and I'll protect you." I then ook Steinmits into
custody, and the other delendante were taken other
constables. Steinmits main called out, "Now, soldiers, to
the rescue," and the soldiers got hold of me. I got • blow
on the bead and several kicks, but I think that was from
the soldier We thee got them into Regent-street, and it
took three or four of us to get Steincnitz in.
Mr. Tyrwhitt —How many soldiers were there?
Coostable—About ten or twelve. _ _

Steiometa—l did Seiticere to the =cat " I was
puhed about in the Haymarket MOM than I pushed about.
I did when I was attacked try to moue myself.
Lucon—Why did 316 A push me on se 1 wee lighting my
cigar outside of Wes oyster shop I
-Thome' Pratt, 311 A—l sew a great crowd outside the
cafe', and heard 316 A persuading the defendants to go away.
The defendants pushed against several parsons. 1 told
therm altar they said they were gentlemen that if they
were gentlemen they ought to set an example. The
defendants then got to the top of the Haymarket, and there
wad a barge collection of cabmen, prostitutes. and roughs.
On 316 A taking the defendants into custody I followed to
keep the crowd back, and when we got to the Quadrant I
saw several of the Blues and Life Guards, and Steinmita
called out, "Now, soldiers, mous, and I'll see you righted."
Some of the soldiers then caught hold of 316 A, and on
telling the soldiers not to interfere they struck me. I took
one of the soldiers to the station, but do not know whether
be is going to be brought op.
Sergeant Godfrey, 18 C, said—There were about 300 per-
sons collected, and on going over to quell the disturbance
it became much worse. My hat was knocked off and I had
• blow on my head. Two soldiers were taken into custody.
I did not hear the soldiers called upon by the defendants, an
I was not near enough. I don't know whether the soldiers
are going to be brought up. (It was here stated to the
=emirate that the soldiers would have to go before the
military authorities.)
Mr. Tyrwhitt—The soldiers ought to have been detained.
Ido rot see why they should be let go bemuse they are
soldiers. It in a moat dangerous practice to let the Horse
Guards overrule the civil authority.
The defeodnut Lucia I wee lighting my cigar
after coming out of Quin's oyster shop. 316 A said,
"Move on," nod immediately after I received, not
a blow, but a pos is the back of illy neck ; 316
tAlzain
mid, "More on." I refused to move, and he then ad
his knee against me, I them said I would his
number and bring him up as he was exceeding his duty.
Through the push my lip and hand were burnt with the
fusee I was using. 1 then walked a little war, 6ndiae my
friends in custody, and I was taken because I went with the
others. lam an officer and a colottial magistrate, and,
therefore, know I must not resist the police. I thought
when I got before the inspector I should be allowed to Dave
my say, but was sot.
. .

Steiiimitz-1 am not an officer, and don't suppose I ever
'ball be, but was called lut night " captain," but why I
cannot asy.—[lt may be stated that in the Haymarket
"titles of courtesy " are very commonly made nu of.]
Woodhouse--I consider there is no harm in taking a walk
In the Haymarket.
Mr. Tyrohitt—l have no doubt yon were disorderly,
made a great wise, sad displayed peat folly, and I have
also no doubt that some of you were indiscreet enough to
Sill on the soldiers. I shall discharge Woodhouse, but I
SW call on the others—more particularly the magistrate
Ito find ous bail each in the sum of 101. to keep the peace
Sad be of good behaviour for six months.
Bail was tendered, and accepted.
WESTMINSTER.
6NVICTION OP AS OITICER HI THE LINT

Mr. J,hn Charles Sweeney, of 18, St. Georges.strset,
captain of the 91st Highlanders, was charged with wilfully
breaking a square of plate glass, value 101., sad smelting
the Nieman.
The chirp of wilful damage was not proceeded with,
Mies Hughes, the nomplaioant, being absent.
Police-sergeant' 5 B said that at 11 o'clock bat tight he
wag called to Iti. Cumberlandetrest, Pimlico, whets the de-
fendant was given into custody for wilfully breskiog •
square of rho.. glen. When witness entered defendant
was coming lowestairs with a stick in his band, sod, in
allusice to the glass, said, " Bobby, come and see me finish
it:" and returning upstairs he broke some more of the glass
from • broken square in • wardrobe. The lady basin/given
him in charge, witness laid hold of him by the arm, upon
which be said he said he should like to have a slap at the
" Bobby," and struck him on the hat, on the breast, and in
the mouth.
In ryes-examination by Mr. Edward Lewis, solicitor for
defendant. witness said that defendant said he should like
to " bonnet" witness. Hs was drunk ; the blows he struck
weretiot violent. _ _

Police.constahle 45 B said that is be entered the house
with the serpent they met defendant coming downstairs.
Ile had part of his clothes off, and after potting them on be
acid, " I al ocld like to have ago at you Bobbies ;" he added,
" 191 pay for • new bat and give you • abiUiag, if you let
Tee bonnet you." He then struck the sergeant on the top of
the bat. In the scuffle to secure him he &track wittier
under the tar with his bets.
Mr. Lewis said that his client hart while in • state of
intoricatioe, been inveigled isto this house, where • differ-
ence arose. The fact of defendant's being partially un-
dreamed would show the character of the house.
Mr. Arnold required what it was.
The sergeant rid he believed it was very respectable.
Mr. Lewin said it could be shown it was not. It was •
I°4oll-bottse for
liefeudant very demly regretted what bad occurred.
He had been 'vocable& while in service in India,
and haying had • sunstroke there became much
turited under the influence of liquor, as in the present
tee-. The sees ults seemed to have been jocular, by the
kiwi's, used, and not of • vicious character.
Mr. Arnold thought there wes no evidence of • mange
character in these assaults, but pointed out that the police
were clot to he assaulted as • source of amusement to
gentlemen who got drunk. Although the lower order of