The Express.
London, England, 1851-11-17 00:00:00

SOUTHWARK.

Sophia Allen, a feMaiedroned in a very grotesque style,
and who stated her age to be eighty, was charged with
creating • disturbance in the lobby of tits Queen's Prison.
At about four o'clock on the previous afternoon the pri-
soner demanded to be admitted into the, prison, but having
previously misconducted herself she was refused admittance.
She, however, created such a disturbance that it was neces•
wiry to lock her up.
Mr. Combo-14 hat did you go to the prism for?
Prisoner—l went to see my friend, !dr. Cooper, who is
unjustly incarcerated in the prison.
Mr. Combo—What business cwt an old woman like you
want In prison ?
Panaar-1 am betrothed to Mr. Cooper, and we are to
awinied as soon as he gets out of his difficulties, when he
NOM W 2,0001. a year. (Laughter.)
Oumhe—Why is she retuned admission ?
• remained in the prison all night, contrary

to itiiTiQes;

Mr. Combe—Wbo did she remain with ?
Dennis—Mr. Cooper. (Laughter.)
Mr. Combe—What, an alit lady like her! She is a
regular Bloom r, though. (Laughter.)
Prisoner (indignantly)—W hut ! me a Bloomer, your wor-
ship! Why, I hate the very name; and a, for the dress
it is very indecent. I like our old-fasliioned dresses.
We've been courting thirty years, your worship; but I'll
bops we'll soon be married. Me is such a nice young man.
(Laughter.)
Mr. Combs—Will you promise not to go near the prison
again ?
Prisoner—That I will, your worship; but it is hard to
1 part two lovers. (Laughter.)
Mr. Combo—Now, you are discharged. Go about your
business.

LAMBETH.

Gawp Ts Toy. BroToWer,;yuul4 man 21 years of age,
and a compositor in the employ of Messrs. Bradbury and
Evans, the printers in Whitefriais, was charged with cam-
:shifty; an as-uult upon his mother, from the etf,cts of which
Assam after died.

lir. Clifford, the relieving officer of Camberwell parish,
stated that on that morning the prisoner's father applied to
him, and requested his interference to place his son, who
was in a lunatic state, in some place where he would be
properly restrained and taken care of. From the inquiries
the witness had made, he found that on the night before the
prisoner had insisted on going out, and on his mother's in-
terfering to prevent him he kicked her so violently that she
died very soon after.
Ilarriett Browne, sister to the prisoner, stated that for
some time past her brother had laboured under the effects of
a severe cold and his mind had also become affected. The
first symptom of Cie disease exhibited itself on that day
week, and had been gradually increasing from that time.
Between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock of the
preceding evening the prisoner insisted upon going out, but
his father said he could not permit him in the state he was
then in. Her brother, however, persisted, and got as far
as the yard, when he had a struggle with his father and his
brother Alfred, and was thrown on his back. While lying
on the ground witness observed her mother close to his feet,
and observed her fall, but did not see her brother kick her.
Her Impression, however, was that her mother had fallen
from a kick given to her by her brother. Her mother im-
mediately got up, and her brother was taken into the house,
his feet bathed in hot water, and his head in vinegar, and
he was put to bed. Witness also went to her own room,
for the purpose of going to sleep, but had not been there
many minutes when she heard her mother groan very
heavily, and she was c►lled by her father. She went into
her mother's room, and found her in a state of insensibility,
and still groaning. Finding nu change fur the better, her
father went to Mr. Morris, a medical man, but before he
returned or the doctor arrived her mother had ceased to
live. 11cr mother had not spoken from the time she fell
until the time of her death, and not more than one hour
intervened between. _

Mr. Norton here inquired if any examination of the body
had taken place • and Mr. Clifford replied that ft surgeon
was then engaged in making a post warless examination.
The prisoner. who, when brought into the court, was
very violent, listened to the evidence with the most perfect
composure and indifference; and when asked if he wished
to say anything to the charge, replied, in a hoarse voice,
I hare nothing to do with it, and deny the charge of bas-
tardy "
Mr. Norton observed, that it was quite clear he was in an
insane state, and directed that a medical gentleman resid-
ing in the neighbourhood should be sent for.
This was done, and that gentleman, on examining the
prisoner, pronounced Inns to be of insane mind, and signed a
exrtiliatte to that effect.

Mr. Norton then directed that the unfortunate prisoner
be taken to the workhouse that night, and removed with
care to the County Lunatic Asylum on the following day
(Sunday).
The prisoner was then removed from the bar.
THAMES.
CAarks Knowles, a labourer, about 35 years of age, lately
in the employ of Mr. Symonds, proprietor of the Galva-
nising Iron Works, Glasehouse-yard, Whitethapel, was
finally examined, charged with wilfully and maliciously
sating tire to his employer's warehouse.
The prisoner was discharged from kis employment by
Mr. Iliehardwn, the superintendent, on the Ist instant, for
alleged misconduct. On Tioiday menial:, the 4th instant,
at about four o'clock, three distinct fires were discovered in
the carpenters' shop, which were extinguished atter some
&acuity, but not until about '2Ol. worth of damage was
done.

It was shown that • short time previous to the
Are the prisoner wee seen is the neighbourhood
of this earpenten' shop looking after a rattrap; he
was also seen close to the warehouse a few minutes before
I the lire by Jarrett, 213 H. Several witnesses proved having
heard the prisoner say that he could de his master several
hundred pounds worth of damage in a few days, and after
his dismissal he stated that he was discharged in a very an-
gentlemanly manner, and that revenge was sweet. On
being taken into custody by Damned 1441 H, he said he was
not afraid to fete anything.
For the defence, Mury Ann Whitehouse, Edward Tay-
lor, Georg,. West, and Frechricii. Knowles (prisoner's bro-
ther , deposed that the prisoner wu in the company of one
or the ether of them from *is to half-put eight on the night
of the fire.

Mr. Ingham committed the prisoner for trial, but ad-
' nutted him t.) bail, himself us 1001., sad two sureties of SOL
sigh, to appear at the hem maim of the Central Criminal

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