The Express.
London, England, 1855-10-04 00:00:00

BOW•STRE ET.

John Murphy and Michael Murphy were charged with
assaulting John Hovey, of 100, Chancery lane.
The complainant stated that he had a t to distrain
the furniture, Ad., of one of the defendants, Michael
Murphy, for rent, and accordingly he was " put in posses-
sion, on Tuesday afternoon, at the house, 30, Rose-
*Meet, Covent-garden. He remained there all night,
aid went to bed with the landlord (Michael).
At three o'clock in the morning he was aroused
from his sleep by a great noise. Eight men, in-
cluding the landlord's brother (John Murphy), suddenly
entered the room, and, dragging witness out of his bed,
forced him into a corner and pinioned him in Hs night-
shirt. They dared him to speak, and threatened to batter
his brains out if he attempted to raise an alarm ; and Irbil.
John Murphy held a stick over his head, his brother cud
the other men packed up the furniture and conv.iyed it to •
van which was standing at the door. While they were thus
engaged a policeman happened to pas., and, finding what
was going on, took posaession of the load of goods, at the
ame tiros t►king the two defendants into custody for the
smolt. The goods were removed to the Green-yard.
John Francis Little, the broker who had been authorised
to distraia for rent, proved that the complainant was en-
trusted with the warrant, and held leg -1 possession of the
furniture.
Polirnoonstable Con, F 4, confirmed the evidence of the
complainant, whom he found in the position described. The
complainant had been evidently knocked about consider
ably and intimidated.
The defendant Michael said he disputed the landlord's
claim for rent. There was • set-off, for be bad never been'
paid for lodging the landlord's son, which he did some
time ago.
Mr. Jardine had heard of a more scandalous out-
rage, in open defiance of tbo laws of the country. The
complainant, holding his warrant, had legal possession of
the goods, and it was not to ho tolera'ed that in the dead of
the might, as it were, a gang of ruffi ius were to eater a
house and rescue them from the bands of the Cacti by
forcible means. The two Mori hies must pay a fine uf fire
pounds each, or go to prison for one month.
The defendants were committed In di fault.
AIARYLEBONE.

Mr. Tubbs, the relieving office: applied to
Mr. Long for his advice under the following circuiustaoc,s
A man named &ignite, a coach spring maker, living at 96,
East.stree:, Manchester/quire, had a son, about fifteen
of age, who for the last ten weeks bad been chained
up in a room in the house. The case was first mentioned to
him (Mr. Tubbs) by one of the clergymen of the pariNh,
and in consequence of the communication that had been
made he that morning (yesterday) visited the dwelling,
accompanied by Sergeant Bewley, 29 D, when he found the
boy secured by a chain to a bedstead, the said chaia treeing
been fined round his ankle and fastened by means of a pad-
lock. He spoke to the stepmother, who said that
her husband was out, and that she could do nothing
until his return, having no control whatever over the
matter. He (Mr. Tubbs) then left with directions tor the
boy's father to come to him at the workhouse, which be
soon afterwards did, and he was now in attendan,e to give
some explanation as to his conduct. His statement seas that
his boy had repeatedly rubbed him, and that in order to
prevent him from pilfering any more, nd spending the
proceeds of the plunder, he had to sorted to the mode cows
plainest of for Goring him, if possi :le, of hie evil propensity.
The magistrate told Dim that it was highly reprehensible
for him to chain up the lad, however Dad his hi !melon,
might have been, and ordered that I.e ebould be immediately
released.
Mr. Tubbs said he had just been erplied to by the owner
of a fishing smack for six boys es apprentices, and he was
ready to send out Seagrave's hoy as one of them.
The father said he would in the course of the next day
make up his mind on the subject.
LAMBETH._ .

Yesterday TAonsas Dice, attains whom a coroner's jury
has returned a verdict of " Manslaughter," for having in,
flitted such serious injuries en the 1,01•011 of his own tether
as to cause his death, and Elizabeth Dice, hie mother, who
has also been In custody for several days on a charge of
being an accessory to the death of Tier huebsnd,were brought
up and placed at the bar, before Mr. Elliott, fur that,
(fumigation.
Mr. Elliott, after some deliberation and bearing some
parts of the evidence and the dying declaration of the
deceased before a magistrate read over, said he *Wield send
both prisoners for trial on the charge of manslaughter; but
should admit the female to bail.
At an earlier part of the day John Dice, another of the
family, was put to the bar, on a charge of breaking and
entering the dwelling-house of John Silvester, in Grove-
lane, Camberwell, and stealiog therefrom a money hos
containing a sum of money, a quantity of wearing apparel,
and other property.
The prisoner admitted having been in the neighbourhood
with his cart, collecting bones and rags ; but stoutly denied
the robbery. He was, however, remanded until Tuesday.
SOUTH WAItK.
John Sherrissan, a carman, sod Thomas Reinke,coder
warehouseman, in the employ of Messrs. Jeremiah Pitcher
and Co., merchants. Morgan-lone, Teuiey•street, were
brought before Mr. A'Beckett, charged with robbing the
firm to a great talent.
The porter in the prosecutor's employ said that the pre-
-11101111 morning he was cleaning the warehouse and inner
office, when the younger prisoner, who was under ware
houseman, and in whom great confidence was reposed,
same into the latter place, where there was eb ,ut 23,000 of
gold leaf in parcels. He removed some of them to the
counter; but at the time he had co suspicion about his
honesty, as he frequently removed property in the
source of business. After liiniku had removed the gold
he went out, as witness thought to breakfast but he re-
turned again, and went to the counter. He then went out
again, and on the managing -leek coming to the warehouse
be told him what he bad seen, when the gold leaf was
counted, and 1,000 missed. Witness went to the counted
where he had seen Rooks go so mho, tly hefore, but the gold
was not there. A few mlouzes .(forwards he raw 11.,
speaking to the carman, who had the horse and cart at the
door ready to go away with a load, when he immediately
suspected both of them, and on seeing a constable approach
he told him of his suspicion, and in one ut the ni se-begs at
the tail of the cart they found two packets of the gold which
had been missed. Both prisoners were given icto eustody.
Mr. James Motile, managing deck to Messrs Pitcher,
said when he came to the warehouse the previous m.•rn
Big he was told by lest witness wt• et he bad teen, and
after the carman was given inter custody he called th.
younger prisoner. !twice, into the container house, ani,
told him be bad better nag all he knew about the robbery,
as it would be better fur him. Hooke then said he woof,,
make a clean breast of it, and then he admitted that sis
weeks ago he bad stolen three hundredweight of tin, two
thousand of gold, and the thousand fund io the ECM- bag.
Witness then gave him into custody. He hod previously •
very high opfcion of Roake, who hood access to the private
dikes on all orinsions, where proystrty was lyicg about of
considerable value.
Police constable 146 If said he took Sharman into cue
tody, when he said some one must have put the gold in the
nosebag to injure him
Sergeant Squire, 17 3f, raid he took Roske into custody
on his own concession.
Mr. A'Beckett said there could be no doubt an err
Ong,* system of robbery had been carried on by the pri
goners, and as the prosecutor. would r.quire some tim,
to make further inquiries, he should remand them fur a
week.

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vising barrister, held his court at the White Hors,. Dork.
ing, yeetetcley, to revise the lis,s of the parishes or Abtope,
Cape), Dorking, Mickltham, Newdmase, Ockley, ens
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COTTON.—LiviarooL, Oar. B.—The market aloud very
1).4,4 to-dap, and most sorts of American qualities were
I id. per lb. lower than last week. Brasila were also id. per
lb. cheaper, but other sorts unchanged. The sales were
6,000 to 7,000 bal.* (500 for export and 600 on speculation),
comprising 100 Perna= and hlaranham, bid. to eid. ; 60
Bahia, bid. ; 500 Eor oda., dd. to so ; 1,000 stint, 30 to
did. per lb. ; and 160 Bea Islands, 1010. to le. 3d. per lb.

IRON.—Gtasoow, Oar. 3.—(By Ec lisb and Mob
Magnetic Telegraph.)—Quist ; buyers at 79e. 3d. ; 'antra

THE WINK AND SPIRIT TRADB.—Bum: During
the pest week nearly 1,100 puncheons have been sold by
first hands, with tete:wive inquiries continuing, arising
from large export orders from tee Continent, from Liver-
pool and Bristol, and other outporta, where the stocks are
much below their average, and with but few arrive's. The
dealers throughout the country, anticipating lower prices at
this period of the year, deferred purebsaing, and now that
the requirements for government purposes, home consump-
tion (which is steadily increasing), and export trade are
known to be considerable, the market is moving upwards,
alter a state of comparative inactivity during the last few
months. The stock of rum in bond on the Ist October,lBss,
as compared with the same date last year, shows a total in-
crease of 2,977 puncheons and 169 hhas.—Brandy The
result of the present year's vintage is now so far known in
the Cognac district es to make us anticipate there will be
no reduction in prices for old brandy. We learn that the
leading houses in Cognac have been purchasing at high
prices, and the general impression there is that brandies will
be dearer, notwithstanding the anxious disposition of the
Cognac shippers to lower prices as soon as they can do so.
I The present year's vintage throughout France is small, and,
as compared with her requirements, most deficient; and,
until they obtain two or three abundant vintages, high
prices of every description of wine and brandy must con-
tinue, but we are informed on very good authority that
1855 vintage will not be quoted. The stock of Cognac
brandy on the Ist October, 1865, as compared with the
same date last year, shows a total decrease of 2,691 pun-
cheons.—Port The large purchases made in the years 1853
and 1854 of the 1851 vintage keep our market quiet, dealers
generally remaining well stocked, and, in anticipation of
lower prices, appear unwilling to purchase. By letter from
the Douro, dated the 17th September last, our friend writes
The farmers have determined to commence the general
vintage at once, as it is better, they say, to gather the green
grapes than to have no wine at all." The rain they have
recently had his injured the grapes, and, coupled with the
oidium, have left comparatively but little to gather, and
that in a very unsatisfactory state. We therefore see but
little prospect of any reduction in prices for fine wines
under these circumstances, and should there be any demand
for our trade, priers, in our opinion, would rule higher
than at present.—From the Circular of Messrs. Waller
Howell end Co., of Oct. 2.

CORN.—BoaroN, Ocr. 3 —Our market bas been only
moderately rupplied with wheatto day, which meeting • ith
a heir demand, partly for France, readily realised last week's
prices. Bed, 775. to 80a ; white 83s. Barley made fully
previous rater, 36e. to 42•. Beans, 545.
STOCKTON•ON.TIES, OCT. 3.—We had a fair supply of
wheat at this day's market, for which there was a good
demand at an advance of is. to 2s. per qr. on last week's
currency. Barley in great requat. Oats, 6d. per qr
higher. Beans tell at full prices. Flour, 60s. per sack.
Imports during the past week : Wheat, coastwise, 1,601 qrs.;
barley, coastwiv, 164.

CATTLE.—SOUTHALL, OCT. 3 —Our trade was slack
to day, and we cannot note any alteration from last week's
rates. beef made Porn 24. to 4s. 10d. Mutton, 3a. 10d. t:
6'. Veal, 4s. to 6.. Pork, 31. BJ. to 6.. per atone of
81bs., sinking the MN.

COALS.-LownoN, Oar. 3.-Budille's Wed Hartley,
19s. 3d.; Howard's West Hartley Netherton, 195.;
Longridge's West Hartley, 19s. 3d.; Tantleld Moor Sonsh,
16s. 6d.; West Hartley Greys' 111, 3d.; Wells End
Heaton, 20e. 9d. ; Eden Main, 21. 9d.; Walls End Haswell,
225. 6d. ; Walls End Lumley, 21s. 6d.; Walle End Plummer,
21s. 61. ; Wall. End ii,orel's Hetton, 225. 34.; Walls
End Hartlepool Trundon, 221. 62. ; W.ll. End Tees,
225. 6d.; Walls End Evenwood, 19s. 3d.; Direhgrove
235. • Derwent water Hartley, 19e. 3d. ; London
decry Coke, ' 33.. Ships at market, 19; sold, 13; unsold, 1.