The Express.
London, England, 1852-06-28 00:00:00

COURT OF EXCHEQUk:R.-SATURDAY.

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This part-heard case was ri sumed to-day. There were
about 3.i witnesses for the defendant, several of whom were
called.
Sir A. Cockburn having been heard in reply,
The Lord Chief Baron summed up fur all hour mod a
half, is the course of which ho directed the jury that there
had been no evidence adduced to prove any custom existing
in regard to double-crossed cheques, and that such custom
would be illegal if proved as contrary to law. lie consi-
dered also that there was nothing suspicious on the face of
the cheque, and that there was no proof of negligence.
Sir A. Cockburn tendered a long bill of exceptions to his
lordship's ruling.
The jury, alter the absence of half an hour, returned a
verdict fur the defendant.
The hearing of this case neennied two entire days

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—SATUADAY.
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IN an A. A. LACKEN
The bankrupt was a merchant of No. 2, Broad.street.
buildings. This was a certificate meeting. Mr. Linklater
appeared for the bankrupt ; Mr. Lawrence for the satin-
neer -' Mr. Cooke for the Oriental Bank.
The accounts have been published. They show debts
and liabilities, 278,4891. ; asset , 3,6001., in addition to
192,0001. held by such portion of the creditors as hold se-
curities.
Mr. Cooke asked for an adjournment. His clients had
not proved their debt ; they wished to oppose the certifi-
cate ; and time was required to obtain advice. from India.
Mr. Lawrence said the assignees, and several other cre-
ditors of large amount, took the same view of the case.
Mr. Linklater consented to an adjournment. and one was
ordered to the 13th of January nest.
All the parties having :eft the court except Mr. Lawranee,
his Honour referred to some proceedings before him, and
observed that he hardly knew whether he had taken the
prosier course in consenting to an adjournment. There
might be serious frauds in the ease.
Mr. Lawrence—The creditors whom I represent think
an adjournment desirable.
Nur a lapse of some time, his Honour ordered the ad-
journment to the 13th of January to stand.

THE POLICE COURTS.
WESTMINSTER.
An application was made for an assault summons against
• gentleman of the name of Crooners, in the establishment
of Mr. Thomas, the architect.
The applicant stated that a quarrel took place between
him and the accused in reference to the recent trial at the
Coutt of Queen's Bench of the " Queen y. Or. Newman,"
on the prosecution of Dr. Achilli for libel. They were
having an argument about the Roman catholic religion,
when the accused called him an ass, and said that none but
ignorant people would keep away from that religion, to
which he (the accused) was attached. The next day he
met the applicant, and wee very much excited in conse-
quence of the result of the trial. Ile felt annoyed at it,
and remarked that Dr. Achilli always preached in English,
and that he ought to have given his evidence in English.
Applicant stated that he often preached in Italian, upon
which the accused called him a low fellow. Applicant ob-
served that as he frequented pot-houses' he thought that be
(the accused) was • little lower than he was. The other
then kicked him as hard sa he could.
The summons was granted.
SOUTHWARK.
Thomas IVeston, a respectable-looking man, who de-
scribed himself as • herald elms, r, was brought up for final
examination, charged with committing wilful and corrupt
perjury at this court, in offering himself as bail tor W 41119411
Amos, • man confined in Horsemenger lane Owl fur being
concerned in a highway robbery.
Tim prisoner had sworn that ho was • herald chaser, and
had 'raided two years at his present residence, No. 44, St.
Cleurge's-road, Southwark ; but it was ascertained by Mur-
ray, a warrant officer attached to the court, that ho had nut
resided in the house.
The reporter and other witnesses were examined as to
his statement ; and, evidence being given to substantiate
the perjury, the magistrate committed the prisoner fur
trial.
HAMMERSMITH.
Charles Pike, aged 24 years, described as a labourer, was
brought before Mr. Beadon on the charge of having cruelly
ill-used a young calf under the following brutal circum-
stances :
Police-constable Fisk, 98 T, stated that about half.pass
twelve o'clock that day he was on duty at Notting-hill
when he saw the prisoner driving a cow and a young calf
which appeared to be about two days obi. The calf was
exceedingly weak, and was scarcely able to walk. The
prisener struck it over the head, ears, and body several
tomes with • large stick, end, finding that the poor animal
did not proceed along as quickly as he desired it, he com-
menced pricking the colt under the tail, and also twisted
its tail with considerable force in order that it should im
crease its speed. The prison. r continuid to heat the unfor-
tunate animal until it became quote exhausted and fell down
upon the road. The prisoner then endeavoured to force
ow calf en by poking it in the ribs with the point of his
stick, but it was quite unable to proceed any further. Wit-
ness interfered and took the tirisout r into custody.
Mr. Deaden ordered the prisoner to pay • line of 10s., or to
be committed for ten days.
The prisoner said he could not pay the fine.
Mr. Beadon—Then you'll go to prison and have hard
labour.
RICIIMOND.
John Fathers and Ann bailers, husband and wife,
living in • comfortable home in the High-street, Mortlake,
were charged with having solen • 20/. Bank of England
note, the property of Mts. Jane Elizabeth Kemp, •
widow lady, residing at Cumberland-place, Kew-road.
The female prisoner had been engaged by Mrs. Kemp O.
neediewoinan, and had taken the opportunity of abotract-
ins the note hen a hex In the cupboard.