The Express.
London, England, 1864-05-06 00:00:00

METROPOLITAN PREP HOSPITAL.

Lest evening the anniversary festival of this
institutioa was celebrated at the London Tavern, Bishops-
pte-street, under the presidency of Mr. GOIiCHES, M.P.
The guests numbered about 120 gentlemen, and emoting
them were several well known contributin to those
charities which below especially to the City of Looders.
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It appeared from the speech of the chairman n proposing
the toast of the evening, and from certain statistics pre-
meted on the occasion, that during the pest year the institu-
tion had received its full share of public support. In the year
1182, the attendance of patients at this hospital amounted
to 103,9er3 (more than 10,0110 in OXOOIII of the previous year),
the increased number being chiefly owing to the removal in
that year of St. Thomas's, and although the building limit
less quite inadequate for the accommodation of so vast a
number, the committee felt bound to afford every assis-
tance in their power to those poor creatures who had been
deprived of the benefitaiof that institution. The numbers
however continuing to increase, a resolution was peoted,to
the effect that the oommittee should admit daily only so
many as the building would hold with some degree of com-
fort, Were being unfortunately no funds for its
ealugement. With this reetriction the attendance
of patients during the past year amounted to
One ctimacteristic of this hospital was the
entire freedom of its operations, no letter of recommenda-
tion being requited. This peculiarity mosmarily subjected
the finances to an amount of pressure far in exams of the
means at the disposal of the committee, who, having no
funded property, must either refuse relief, or incur the
reeponsibilitylof getting into debt. The liabilities anion
the hospital at the clam of the year exceeded 2,000/.—•
debt which the committee trusted might be removed by
the gammas co-operation of those who felt an interest in
the institution. lo reference to the fact that upwards of
86,000 patients were relieved last year, the chairman ob-
served that very little!mention was made of in-patients in tlfit
report, and from this fact he inferred that the funds of
the charity were act sufficient to maintain many in-patuseta.
It was certainly a source of great satisfaction to know that
86,000 poems had been relieved ; but at the suns time it
was to be regretted that the exertions of the oommittos
should be restricted by the want of funds. The hospital
was situated close to the most populous and destitute dis-
tricts of the metropolis—Spitalfields, Shoreditch, Bethnal-
green, Whilechapel, ke. ; but the. were districts which at
the same time conveyed a great idea of industry, for in this
part of Leedom some of our most important manufactures
werecarried on • and he most sincerely trusted that the
deficiency.' 2,0001. which the financial antenna% disclosed
would very speedily be supplied. The chairman's appeal
was most warmly responded to, mid tbe subscription;
and donations ancoumed *mounted to nearly 2,000/. A dis-
tinguishing feature in coonexion with this hospital is the
fact that it provides special accommodation for Jewish
patients, to whose exclusive uses are allotted male and
female wards, with Hebrew attendants, sod various dean-
, tans which their religious persuasion requires. The musical
ts were ander the direction of Mr. Edwin Gray,
awiltrisoaLer tube valuable assistance of Miss Eyles, Miss Char-
lotte Grosvenor, Miss Moment, Mr. T. Bogen, Mr. Burnes,
ad Mr. Coss, the last-mentioned gentleman being an able
✓od effective aceocopeoyist.
Mr. Rim was, as usual, an efficient toastmaster.
It shonM be stated that the new arrangements under
which the London Tavern is now carried on by a company
of shareholders have not in any way changed the usual
nurse of operatiorse ; and the guests at public ditmers have
still the advantage of the able management of Mr. Fangs,
who has long been connected with this establithment.

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PUBLIC HOUSES SUNDAY RESTRICTION BILL.

The following circular has been addressed by
Mr. Somas to every member of the House of Commute
" Howe of Commons, May 3, 1861.
"Hr,—Permit me to call your particular atheistic* to the
feet, which I fear ia not generally known, that the bill of
which 1 have gives: notice, end which I shall ask {care to
introduce to the house en Friday next, is remutially dif-
ficult from that of last year, inasmuch as it proposes to
allow public-houses to be open on Sundays for the supply of
dinner and supper beer.
" I trust, therefore, that the usual courtesy will be ex-
tended to me, in allowing the istroductioe of the measure
at this °make. " I am, sir, your faithfully,
" JOBIPH fionas."
From what we can learn of the nature of Mr. Somas'
bill, we believe it will be found to be an ingeniously devised
measure to accomplish objects which do not appear cm the
surface. Even from the circular just quoted enough of the
nature of the bill some out to seabho us to charecticies it
as a most objectionable mover► To "proper to allow
public-houses to be open on Sundays for the supply of
dieser end copper beer" lady, would, if adopted by the
legislature, entail so much trudge and muumuus on pub-
licans that they would prefer to have their houses shut up
altogether of the Sunday.—Morniag Advertiser.

THE YEOMANRY GEANT.—The following are the
29 members who voted in the minority last night against
the past of • sum not exceeding 39,2001. to defray the
chug. of the yeomanry redry, which will mane in cross
of wort during the year ending oe the 31st March,
11965 :—Meesrs. E. Baines, W. E. Baxter, T. Baxley, Dr.
Brady, Mesas. J. Bright, J. 11. Cobbett, R. Cobden, W.
Coo, R. Davey, J. G. Dodger A. M. Dnalsw, J. Greer
G. Hadfield, J. Hemisnew, W. H. Lintkw,E. A. Lesillww,
J. R. Mills, C. Neale, Sir C. M. O'Leghlse, Messrs. M.
W. O'Reilly, H. Pease, J. Pilkiegtoe, E Potter. V. Sadly,
Sir J. V. Shelley, Color! W. H. Sykes, Meer P. A.
Taylor, L. Waldron, and W. Williams. Telkes—Mr. Law-
son and Mr. Henry Berkeley.

Tag COST or moo Gornto-sown M.A.WUPAC-
-11711J30 DIMAITMLICTS. —Lord Eleho's motion. UM night,
for the redaction of the vote to dedmy the sharp of the
manufacturing departments by 162,832 t., the estimate
for the royal small arms establishmeats, was supported by
the 35 following members :—Capt. M. Arohdall, Messrs.
Ayrtros, R. Brooks, Maim Braos, Sir H. Brat" Mr.
J. Cab* Sir R. J. Clifton, Menem. J. M. Cabe* W.
Co; B. Dalglia, L. L. Dillwyn, J. C. Evart, Earl
Grormear. Viscount HamOtins, Mama J. Handley, J. P.
Hommessy, W. 11. Hempte, D. Jeans. 8. T. Kelrawlek,
F. W. Knight, W. Lantos, W. L. Lord G. Lowman,
Mr M. Lopes, Kamm J. P. Maguire. H. Hear. Major
Morgan, Major W. Parker, Masan. H. Pease, J. Pilkhogtom,
Abel Smith, Augustus Smith, Cal. Sykes, Mr. J. Wlits,
and Sir H. WOlemmilby. Telles*. Lord glebe mid Mr. W.
%Mims. The " Nese " la this division wows SO.

The Liberation Society bad ita annual gathering
at the Freeinasone Sall last evening. Mr. S. Morley pre.
aided. Kr. Carvell Winkler as:renal the doh* et the
society daring the pain year, end poieeed eat *he slicer
which it sought to obtain. Subsequently several vesefulleue
were carried in support of the society. and urging upon all
he friends to prepare vigaronely for the furthermost, at tlie
coming general election. of thirprinciples which it advocates
and seeks to exised.

lA* INTALLIGENCE.
AMU DAY.)
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MQVTTY COURT.'
(Boron Vico•Chamoilor Wood.)
INCHIZAD.V._YBPI.III.

The Vies-Chaseellor gave judgment in this case, which
nee that of an injunction to nitrate the erection of build-
ings. on the ground of cleaner' to ancient lights. His
honour said that he apprehended that there was no doubt
that this court would not interfere in came of damage to
light and air when that damage was slight and not such as
to inconvenience the owners of adjoining premises. Bat
if there were such an injury as made the houses interfered
with len commodione and fit for occupation, then
equity would interpose the remedy of injunction.
Now in this case it appeared to his honour that
the plaintiffs had not made oat sash a owe with regard to
the injury to light and air as would In
the court in in-
tertwine. There was another point the amen—namely, an
actual invasion of property by the defendant building on the
plaintiffs' walL If this bußdlng were each ea to create a
merely nominal damage, this court would hesitate to inter-
fere in such a case ; and it appeared that hem there was bat
such a nominal damage. On the whole, therefore, his
honour thought the bill must be dismissed without costa,
without prejudice to any question at law.
COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.

Sittinp in Basco. —Wafer. Lord Mid Justice Cockburn,
and Justifier Blackburn, Ilallor, and Shea.)

THE QUEEN T. THE GOMM; Or IIImOATE.
Mr. Mellish, Q.C., said this was • rule calling upon the
Governor of Nonage to show cause why • writ of man-
damus should not issue commanding him to reosive and
detain there pursuant to the warrant of a magis,
taste of Middlesex, a mem committed in de-
fault of payment of poor rates, sod other rake
in the nature of poor rates. It rained a question
of considerable importanos, whether or not persons com-
mitted on civil process could be coning to Nowiste. The
learned counsel said be had consulted with his learned friend,
(Mr. D. W. Keane), who moved the rule, and it was
Weed the rule should be made absolute in order to turn
into a special cam
Role absolute aomediragly.
THE QU r. THE Govnsoa OP THE MIDDLESEX HOUSE

Or COIMICTION.
Mr. D. W. Keens, Q.C., mid this was • eimilar nil., and
he moral that the rule should be made absolute on the
mine grounds.
Mr. Justice Blackburn suggested that both should be put
into one ow for argument.
Kr. D. W. Keane said there was just that difference in the
cams which rendered it neesemry that they should be &s-
-tied came. He andastood • third applio►tiou would be
made to the court with regard to Whiteman-street, so as
Monne the point with regard to that prison.
Rule absolute accordingly.

nostrzai Or TIM COOK,
This was the 'mood of the last four days of term, but the
court had to lake now trials before 11 o'clock. There are a
great many rules to be disposed of, and the Lord Chief
Justice expressed his regret at the probability of their being
so accumulation of enlarged rules for newt team.

COURT OF EXCHEQUER,
Siftiop in Banco. —Motor* Barons Startin, Bramwell. and
Pigott.)
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PT-PPM AND win O. ewint.
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Mr. Gifford applied fora rule to V
show cause why the
defendant should not be at liberty to administer (*Ado
interrogatories to the plaintiffs. The matter bad been
before Yr. Baron ChenneU, at chambers. and he had dial-
lowed the interrogatories. The declaratioq which was deli-
vered on the 25th April, stated that the defendant was pos-
sessed of a cellar, which extended under the public footpath,
sod that in consequence of its being inendlelently comid
the female plaintiff clipped through, sad had the skin of
one of her lop torn, and owing to the occident she suffered
mierarriage, and her health and constitution had been
tly injured. The defendant acid he never
Cnarr Of these people before in his life. sod
knew nothing whatever of any aocideot having
happened at his premiere ex eept the statement
they had made, and unless he were allowed to admisister
these interrogatories he would be usable to prepare his
defence. The questions were, " Where do you live!"
" What is the male plaintiff's occupation ?" At what
time did the alleged accident take place r sod " How did
it occur!'

Mr. Baron Marti a said he might get the date of the acciiset
by summate', and if he obtained that, he could smartie° for
himself what wee the conditioa of the cellar oe that parti-
cular day. The court might prejudice the plaintiff's case by
compelling hini to 'rawer these questions before the trial.
Mr. Gifford mid that another question waa, " when did
the female plaintiff's take place, and what is the
same of the doctor who attended her ?'

Mr. Baron Martin—All these are "fiahlog^ questions,
and would be unfair to the plaintiffs.
fir. Gifford-1 admit tbe piscatorial character of the in.
terroipidocim, but bow, without this information, are we to
shape oar &Canoe ?

The Cowl ilionglit that Mr. Baron Chappell ens right in
disallowing the interrogatories, and refused the application.
Application refused.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Yr. Commissioner Groben.)
111 it R. W. WARD. JUN.—DUTY OF TRADE ABRIONIZR.
The bankrupt wea described as an appraiser, of Seething.
lane. This was the sitting for examination and discharge.
The peculiarity is this one was, that the bankrupt owed
wahine on his owe amount, bat was liable on aooornmoda-
lion bins to the amount of 7111. It was stated that some
mete had been reosived by the mignon, but no amount of
this was readerld.

His Honour said that a creditor's assignee wee bound by the
Firth section of the new act, to pay di monies he received
forthwith into the Bank of England beyond what was ne-
unmanly retained for current expenses. In default of doing
this be wu subject to Fe debited with interest at 20 per
eget

ChM*, for the assiirsee, 000teeded that he was not
required to reader ter account uatil the end of three
mouths.

His Honour said he was bound to pay the money into the
bask forthwith, and be should adjourn the case for the at-
teething of the assignee. The matter was one of some is
; the natation of the Lord Chancellor bad been
drawn to the conduct of trade arses is retinues to
moseys coating into their heads, and be should not peened
in this case until the amines was brought forward.
Yr. Clain said that the bankrupt, the sou of a highly
respectable man of the same had fallen into the bands
of a set of sharpers connected wname, ith the turf, and they bad
induced hiss to accept bills, on the promise of giving him
10 per ant., but be had got nothing.
After hearing Mr. Brough for the bankrupt, his Honour
decreed an adjournment.

(B. [or* Kr. Commisio. sir Faso.)
IS IIiDANTD TTIT.

The bankrupt wasiee7raZiaaa.;oo Hee wareboueeman,
late of Nohlweereet, now • pri•ooer for debt. He recently
applied for his release from custody. which was refused.
This was the sittieg for examination and discharge. The
debts are about WO&

Hr. E. Reed opposed, mid aged for ea adloaramest doe
di.. The Irmakrapt bad rely bee. to week, is bedews,
but had obtained good. to the aidoest of 4004 from hie
atria ; be had paid flotilla& aid bad mods away with the
goods. He had gives the serer of fear mesas to whom
he alleged the goods had been sold, bat os those peruse
befog applied to, they knew both* of them.
Hi. Honour adjoamed the esesimatkie shoe diy aad
ordered the beakrapt to fermi& whilliesal ammeale.