The Express.
London, England, 1862-07-02 00:00:00

THE MURDER AT ASHTON-UNDER-LINZ

APPREHENSION OF TWO MEN IN MANCHESTER.
Yesterday afternoon two men were captured in
• house in Butler-street, Manchester, of whom the authori-
ties had been in search, on the charge of being concerned
in the murder of police-constable jump, at Ashton, on
Saturday morning last. About 4 o'clock four members
of the Manchester county constabulary came over to Man-
chester, and proceeded at once to the neighbourhood of
Butler-street ; they were also accompanied by tour of the
Manchester city police. In Butler-street they met with
Police-constable Robert Shaw, of the C division, and be
pointed out to them the house they were io quest of. This
r No. 136, Butler-street, and is occupied by a man named
John Johnson, • maker of brickmen's shovels, and other
instruments. The police quietly but quickly surrounded
the home and knocked for admittance. No reply was
reed*, and the front door was immediately forced ; this
Mn. Johnson made her appearance, and riedeaveend to
stop the of the two °Ern who corned. One of
than raised in his arms, and earned her acres the door,
and ran up the stairs. Just u the oaten were going
up the staireure, they caught sight of two men standing
in a doorway as the right-hand side at the top;
but before the officers could reach them they had
slammed the door to and bolted it. The door was quickly
broken open, and inside they found two men. The blind
was down, and the room tolerably dim. The oHcers only
expected to and one me, and were taken somewhat by sac.
prim One of them broke • pane of glass in the window,and
called for assistance. At the back door was Polite-constable
ilbsw.and ea hearing the call he broke the back-door open sad
two other doers, all of which were locked, and, followed by
more oilers, ran up into the room where the prisoners
were found. At first the prisoners way inclined to he
rough,but the appearance of so strong a body of police caused
them to submit, though very sullenly. They were charged
with being concerned Sr the murderof police-constable Jump,
but made no reply. After putting on their coats they were
handcuffed, and a cab sent for, and removed to the
railway station, from whence they were taken by the first
train to Ashton. The room in which they were found
is at the back of the house, and contained • bed. On
the table were the remains of their dinner. They bad on
their shirts and white moleskin trousers only; the re-
mainder of their clothes was found in the house. One of
the men, whoergnanie is John Ward, aliu Knowlea, has the
marks of recently inflicted blows upon the forehead and
nose. The other gave the name of Michael Burke. On the
spot where the deceased Jump was found, a piece of paper
which had been used for wadding, wee picked up, and on it
was written " Michael Burke. This man, up to the time
of the murder, wore bushy whiskers, but they had since
been shaved off. Both men are from the neighbourhood
of Dialed's, and have been absent from home since the
affray. The house in Butler-street was watched, and two
shovel hafts, • hammer, and • gun stock were found and
taken awa . Sergeant Nacho, of the B division, afterwards
Johnson, the occupier of the house. He
was drunk at the time. It is a singular coincidence that
the observations of police-constable who is on duty
in Butlerutreet, led him to remark to his sergeant that he
believed some of the men who were " wasted" at Ashton
were in Johnson's house. The officer had noticed Mrs.
Johnson fetching liquor into the house very frequently
sine Saturday, and Johnson himself had been in • state at
intoxication for several days put. All the doors in the
house sad about the yard being kept locked would seem to
indicate that Johnson knew who hie lodgers were. Johneen
has • very good trade amongst the bricklayers, enjoying
almost a monopoly in this district. He will be brought up
at the City Polioe-court this morning. The prisoners Walsh
and Burke will probably be brought before the Ashton
county magistrates at noon.

WICATHZE REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

WIDIIIIIDAT, JOLT; I Li

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. CoaamissioDer Goulburn.)
IN RE LOWLYTH•L AND TAYLOR.

The hinkrupta were described as general merchants, of
ittle Tower-street. This was the adjourned sitting for
samination and discharge. The accounts prepared by
essrs. Hart Brothers and Hayles show liabilities of row.,
ith assets estimated at about 400 f. Another adjournment
as taken, by consent, till the 4th of August. Mr. Tulco,
r. Linklater, and Mr. Sydney appeared in the case.
IN U WORRALL—CURIOUS CARL
The bankrupt, a solicitor, of Chancery-lane, applied far
is discharge from custody. Debts, 845 f.
Mr. R. Griffiths opposed, for the detainiog crcditer, Mr.
othank, who charged the bankrupt with waking
vexatious defence to an action.
It appeared that the bankrupt's wife was carrying on bu.
neer in Oxford-street in her maiden name of Johnson.
e bad obtained credit in that name, but on being sued had
railed coverture. The bankrupt Uri once obtained his
lease after the adjudication, and had been subsequently
rested.
His Honour said this being so, he did not think the ems
me within thediscretionary oection under which the bank-
pt was applying for his discharge. He must, therefore,
use the application.
RE BABLIER.—AN EXHIBITOR 111 THE INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITION.
The bankrupt, a Frenchman, described as a chain pump
ufactnrer, of Warren•street, Fitzroy-square, applied
his dischare from custody.
Mr. Denny supported. a
Mr. Lucas opposed, on the ground that the bankrupt had
tiously defended an action, and had assigned his into-
tin the chain pump, which is in the Exhibition, to Mr.
verso°, his solicitor.
After a abort examination of the bankrupt, his Honour
ered his release.
IN RE lIXTLI4. —ANOTHER APPLICATION FOR RELEASE.
The bankrupt was a leather and boot and shoe agent, of
'retreat, Covent-garden. He now applied for his release
.m custody.
Mr. R. Griffiths opposed. The bankrupt had been ange-
-1 on a capias granted by Mr. Justice Heating, on the ground
t he was about to leave the covntry.
Mr. Denny, who supported, said that the bankrupt had
ed with the opposing creditor one day, and on the next he
d arrested him, after making affidavit that he was
bout to leave the country. (A laugh.) It all arose from loose
Doversation over the dinner table. The bankrupt was
rilliog to deposit the debt and costa in court.
Mr. Griffiths said the bankrupt by his freak had incurred
astir of 101. He said that be was going to Vancouver's
land, and upon that the creditor had acted.
His Honour said that u the bankrupt bad been held to
ail to the sheriff, the best course would he to pay the
ropey to the officer at the gate of the prison, and so get
uncharged from the action. He had no power to order the
lousy to be deposited in court, but should make the gams
rder u had been made by Mr. Justice Heating—that the
.iokrupt should find security for the debt and costs. On
tat condition the release would be allowed.

THE POLICE COURTS.
aqua DAY.)

CLEBJEWIWELL.
ATFICIIPTZD WILD= OF • WOMAN.
Mow Hugo, a morose-looking fellow, described as a
oems ker, residing at 1, Verulamatreet. St. Andrew's, was
. before Hr. Barker with committing a murderous
ult on Rosanneh Jel!imam.
Police-sergeant Waterfield, 12 0, produced a
.ed by Mr. H. Selwood, the house surgeon of the
ree Hospital, which stated that the complainant is now
out-patient of the hospital, and unable to follow say
.loyment, in consequence of suffering from a very severe
p wound.
The complainant, who seemed to be suffering severely I
.m the effects of the prisoner's violence, said that the
.ner was in the constant habit of besting her, and
herivise ill-using her. About three weeks ago be was
ked up for assaulting her. but she would not press the
rge, and he was discharged. Yesterday be went home
e worse for liquor, and after making use of some
cry filthy epithets said he would murder the nom.
lainent before the day was out. He then took up an
homer° jug and threw it with great force at her.
.8 jug struck her on the bead and inflicted a severe
oiled which caused the blood to flow freely. Not mutant
ilb this violence he followed it up by striking her, and
add have otherwise illused her, had it not been for the
ighhoun, who stopped the prisoner and gave him into
tsdy.
The prisoner, in answer to the charge, said that he did
lot know what be was about, as be had been drinking. The
emplainent was a bad lot, and ought not to have preferred
the charge.
The complainant said she did not wish the prisoner
swished ; all she wanted was that he should be bound over
D keep the peace.
Mr. Barker said the assault was a very serious one, and
soteeoed the prisoner to two months' hard labour in the
louse of Correction.
ARLIIO RO U G -STREET.

UTTERING • FORGED BANK NOTE TO AN IMPLORE.
Jureplt Hunt, porter to Mr. John Dickenson Bette, tea
eider, of 262, Oxford-street, was charged with uttering a
aged 101. Bank of England note with intent to defraud his

ir.leeis appeared for the defence.
Mr. Betts said the prisoner was in his employ as porter,
•d it was his duty to oollect money. On Monday evening
the prisoner paid in his cash as natal. and amongst it
the IW. note produced. The clerk brought him the
, sod on examining it he found it to be a forgery. The
.sneer said it was one of three he bad received from Mr.
ruin, a customer, of High-street, Acton. He asked
e prisoner why be did not put the name on it, and be
•• be never did There were two other 10/. notes which
rue from Mr. Fruin,aod they were both good and bore the
amen of the persons Mr. Fruin received them from. Mr.
ruin had paid the prisoner 301. on the previous Monday,
at the prisoner did not pay it in till last Monday, with
they sum of 31t. odd received from Mr. Frain.
Mr. Woollam, clerk to Mr. Betts, said he received the
et of 681.2.. 20. from the prisoner ou Monday last, and
mongst the amount was the note produced. On show-
•g it to the prisoner he said it was good enough, and that
e received it from Mr. Fruin. It was the prisoner's duty
• have paid the money he received the previous Monday
.0 same night.
Mr. Fruin, of High-street, Acton, grocer, &c., said be
Al the prisoner un Monday week three 10/. notes, and
.ey all bore his name, as he made ita practice to put it on
ery note he received. He was certain the note produced
as never in his possession.
Mr. Lewis said he should reserve the defence, and asked
tiled might be taken.
Mr. Tvrishitt said he must refuse the requeat. and added
should .col the prisoner for trial for the uttering, and
for embezzlement. He had no doubt the prisoner hai
a good note given him and changed it for a bad one.
The prisoner was then committed for trial.

M A RYLEBONE.
CHARGR OF STARRING.
William Marrhent was brought before Mr. Mansfield
barged with having stabbed Jeremiah John Donovan with
knife.
The parties are shoemakers living opposite to each other,
White Lion-street, Edgware.road.
Complainant, whose head was bound round with •
• dkerchiet, gave evidence which went to show that at
-ee yesterday afternoon he was knocked down by a man in
e.P•inage of his house, and while lying on the floor the
risoner, who, with others, had rushed in, leant over him
(complainant). and with a white handled knife stabbed him
in the forehead. Ile was taken to the hospital, where the
oiled wee dressed. (A surgeon's certificate was handed to
magistrate./
Harr Anne Coleman and Amelia Donovan, the former
ister.ialaw and the latter daughter of complainant, de-
to their hawing witnessed the wounding by the
risoner.
ft further appeared that for some time peat the parties
I had anythieg buts friendly feeling towards each other.
Pne more than one occasion complaints arising out of
awe( and assault had been brought under the magistrate's
Lice.
The prisoner strongly denied the charge, and called Wil.
am Henry Ming and John (lollop, both of whom swore
et rasitively that he (prisooerl was not in the house at
I at the period of the affray, which had its origin in a ball
icing been thrown by a child into the passage, and it was
irther proved that the cut on the forehead wee caused by
rig unintentionally in warrline•cff a blow which com-
ment was is the act of inflicting on him with the knife
queaion.
Mr. Mansfield was perfectly satisfied that the prisoner
he been mo.t unjustly accused, and discharged him, with
observation that he had good grounds for an action for
imprisonment.