The Express.
London, England, 1853-09-24 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1853

e bole in front of some premises belonging to bim in Jona.
tban-strett. Lambeth, and from this ho.c • quantity of
liquid matter of ► 13:4h1y offensive kind was enoptird into
eae kennel to flow a distance of from 60 1..89 yards into ins
gul!y.h de. In the process • quantity of the offensive tnat-
tar had bees strewn ever tLe highw■y, and many of tlio
inhabitants c roplalued to the police of the dreadful stcuch
sad outsmce which it caused. _

ROWLAND HILL AND THE PENNY POSTAGE
SYSTEM.

An influential meeting of the inhabitant, of
Duni on took place on Saturday in the Argyle Hotel, for
the puipose of presenting a complimentary address to
Howland Hill, Esg , who it at present residing at that
wat‘ring place, wrestles of their thanks for his exertions
in connexion with the penny postage movement.
•

A lad nsmed King was called, and said he had been em•
ploved by the defendant, Mr. Carden, to empty the stuff
from the hole, some of which was thick, and emitted a
great stench.
Mr. Carden said that the liquid in question was caused by
the flowing of rain and other waters from the adjoining
premises into his, which were much lower, and the remedy
adopted by him to get rid of it was the only one left to
him. He, Mr. Carden, should have been most anxious to get
rid of the evil in any other way, bet the fact was that he
bad made repeated applications to the Commissioners of
Sewers and the parochial authorities, with the view of
procuring such a drainage as would carry off the super.
fluous matter, but from neither could he procure the slight-
est assistance. Ile had also expressed his willingness to
those residing on the spot, and his tenants particul►rly, to
do every! hing in his power to remedy the evil, but they
all seemed to go against him. Me bed also paid large sums
for sewers rates, and yet did net derive the slightest bene-
fit frem them.

Mr. HILL, in returning thanks for the compliment con-
(treed upon him, said It might not be out of place
to make a few remarks relative to post office sta-
tistics, to endeavour to show the great increase of
letters passing through the post office yearly since the
penny postage measure war carried into effect. The
year after the introduction of the penny postage it
was found that the number of letters had doubled,
and last year showed that the number was upwards of three
hundred and ighty millions, or nearly an increase of five-
fold since the introduction of the new system. This year
it was fully expected that the number would not be abort of
four hundred millions. It might be interesting to notice
the number posted annually in Scotland and Ireland. Al-
though the population of the latter was about three times
that of the former, still the number posted and delivered in
Scotland in 1852 was nearly half a million more than in
Ireland, as in round numbers Ecotland stood in the return
thirty-eight millions, while Ireland was only thirty-
seven and a half million., but this may be ascribed to
the high state of education in Scotland over that of
Ireland. Mr. Hill then alluded to the decrease in the net
income of the post-office, and mentioned that it bad
at first fallen about 1,600,0001. annually, whereas
according to his calculations at the time of giving his evi-
dence before the House of Commons, he had only calculated
on a decrease of 1,000,0001. ; but at the time of making
these calculations railways were commencing throughout
the country, and he fully expected that the oat of transit
would be cheapened, but, owing to the great increase in the
weight of the mails, consequent on the large number of
letters, it had been found that the cost of their conveyance
wes greater than by the old stage-coach system. The net
income for the yen. ending sth Jan., 1838, amounted to
1,652.421/.75. while that of the year ending same d ite
in 1853 was 1,090,4191. 134. 51d. The grow amount of in-
come for the year 1839 was 2,346,2781., and for 1833,
2,434,3261. Now, as the year 1839 showed the largest
gross income of any year under the old system, it must
be clear to all that the substitution of low rates in this,
as in every other department, leads always to a propor-
tionable increase. (Cheers). He hoped he would he allowed
a few remarks regarding the money-order department.
The increase in it was uuparalleled, as upon looking at the
return for the yearending Jan. 5, 1839, the amount there
set down as having passed through this department for the
United Kingdom was only 313,1241., while from Ist. th.llll.
4ry to 31st December, 1832, the sum was 9,138,2:71. showing
an increase of nearly thirty-fold, and which was to be attri•
Doted to a similar cause with the former. The sum of
money realised for commission (being the sixpences and
threepence. for order.) amounted to 82,0001., the expense
of working was about 73,0001 ; the government therefore
cleared about 12,0001. profit annually.

Mr. Elliottremarked that there could be no doubt Mr.
Carden had caused a considerable nuisance by emptying
the stuff into the street, and for this offence he would ad
judge him to pay a penalty of 205., and costs.
Dr Bushell, one of the guardians of the parish, here said •
he should have to apply for a second summons against Mr.
Carden, unless he caused to be removed a quanta) of dung,
' which was a perfect nuisance.
Mr. Carden said the heap of dung in question belonged
to a tenant of his, and therefore he had no control over It.

Mr. }Awards, t vestryman of the parish, complaineiiof
the parish officers in nut carrying out the Sanitary Acts,
puticularly at the prescat time. when the dreadful se urge,
the cholera, had made its appearance in the metropolis.
Mr. Elliott assured the complainant that he had no power
to put the law into force as he required, and thus the
matter ended.

Mr. Carden paid the penalty and expenses.
SOUTHWARK.
Daniel Murphy was brought tip for re-examination,
charged with violently assaulting Ellen Murphy, his wife,
at No. 10, Potter's-place, Bermondsey New-road.
The prisoner, it may be recollected, was brought up lest
week, and his poor wife being in such a weak condition
from his ill-usage, Mr. Combe directed her t he at once
taken to St. George's Workhouse, and remanded him for •
week.

Yesterday she attended, and although in a very weak
state, she had recovered sufficiently to give her evidence in
a very clear manner. On being sworn, the stated that on
Thursday last, the 15th inst., her husband came home iu
the middle n' the do; drunk, and took away a number of
ornaments from the mantel.shelf. She followed him to her
sister's to endeavour to get the things away from him ; but
his conduct was so violent, that she was afraid of him. She
went home, and hearing him enter the house at seven
o'clock in the evening she hid herself under the bed to get
away from his violence. He then threw himself on the bed,
and after he had been there a short time she unfortunately
coughed, when he jumped up and pulled her by the hair of
the head frem under the bed, and jumped upon her. Site
was under the bed full flee hours, and after he had jumped
on her, he kicked her until she was insensible. Six weeks
prior to that she bad a still born child which was caused by
his violence.

NEW PATENTS.
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(From lagi atight'sGamfte,)

Notice is hereby given, that Edward O'Connell,
of Bury, in the county of Lancaster, surveyor, has given-
notice at the office of the Commissioners of his inteuti.tn to
proceed with his application for letti es patent for the in-
vention of " improvements in the mode or method of feed-
ing infants and invalids, and in apparatus connected
therewith ;^ and John Filmore Kingston of Carrel
County, in the State of Maryland, United States of Ame-
rica, engineer, has given the like notice in respect of the in-
vention of " improvements in galvanic or voltaic batteries ;"
and Thomas Chambers and John Chambers, of the Thorn-
cliffs Iron Works, near Sheffield, in the county of York,
have given the like notice in respect of the invention of
" certain improvements in kitchen sinks ;" and Mariano
Riera, of Madrid (Spain), and now residing in Paris, 29,
Boulevart Saint Martin, France, has given the like notice in
respect of the invention of " certain improvements in fire-
arms ;" and E Blackett Beaumont, of Wood-hall, Barnsley,
in the county of York, gentleman, has given the like notice
in respect of the invention of" certain improvements in the
mode of constructing dwelling houses or other buildings,
and in peculiar shaped bricks and tiles to be used for the
purpost. ;" and George Coppock, of Heaton Norris, in the
county o Lancaster, manager to Messrs. Williamson and
Roberts, of Heaton Norris aforesaid, machine makers, has
given the like notice in respect of the invention
of " certain improvements in looms for weaving ;"
and Charles Cowper, of 20, Southampton- buildings, Chan-
cery-lane, in the county of Middlesex, patent agent, has
given the like notice in respect of the invention of im-
provemi nts in machinery for combing and preparing wool and
other fibrous substances"—a communicatiou ; and Samuel
Wright, of No. 24, ChunMstreet, Shoreditch, in the county
of Middlesex, has given the like notice in respect of the
invention of " making a gas, steam, air, or liquid safety
tap," and William Weatherley and William Jordan, of
Charthsin, in the county of K.ent, engineers, have given
the like notice in respect of the invention of " im-
provements in the stuffing boxes of piston rods ;"
and George Hatriott, of Islingham, Frindebury, in the
county of Kent, gentleman, has given the like notice in
respect of the invention of " improvements in agricultural
implements employed in crushing and rolling Lind and in
frames for the same ;" and Joseph Brown, upholsterer,
71, Leadenhall-street, in the City of Lund o, has given the
like notice in respect of the invention of " the improve-
ment of elastic spring beds, mattresses, cushions, and all
kiwis of spring stuffing for upholstery work generally,
making them lighter and more portable;" and Samuel
Frankham, of Greenland-place, Judd-street, in the county
of Middlesex, engineer, has givsn the like notice in respect
of the invention of "an improved construction of coupling
joist applicable to pipes, vessels of capacity, and ether
like uses ;" and George Burstall, of Feuchurch-street, in
the city of London, merchant, has given like notice in re-
spect of the invention of "improvements in the bleaching
of oils and fats, and in machinery and apparatus con-
nected therewith ;" and Just* Glut, of Rue Papillon,
Paris, France, Gentleman, and 4, South-street, Fins-
bury, London, has given the like notice in respect of the
invention of " certain improvements is artificial and mal-
leable stones, and in the apparatus to be used for such pur-
poses ;" and John Knox Stuart, of Glaegow, in the county
of Lanark, North Britain, surgeon, has given the like no-
ties in respect of the invention of " improvements in hats
and other coverings for the head ;" and Samuel
Perkes, civil engineer, 1, Walbrook (City), London, has
given the like notice in respect of the invention of " im-
provements in the construction of portable metallic folding
bedsteads, chair bedsteads, chairs, sofas, couctice, settees,
and such like articles for the use of emigrants and others,
and part of which improvements are applicable to ordinary
bedsteads, sofas, couches, chairs, and such like articles in
genteel ;" and Joseph Bennett Howell, of Sheffield, in
the county of York, steel manufacturer, and William Jamie-
son, of Ashton-under-Lyne, in the county of Lancaster,
machinist, have given the like notice in respect cf the in-
ventisa of " an imprnement or improvements in the
manufacture of saws ;" and John Giblett, of Trow-
bridge, in the county of Wilts, woollen cloth
manufacturer, has given the like notice in rupee' of
the invention of " improvements in the manufacture
of woollen cloth and other fabrics ;" and William Smith and
Thomas Phillips, of Snow-hill, in the county of Middle-
sex, gas engineers, hat e given the like notice in respect of
the invention of "an improved holler;" and Thomas •
Frederick Newell, of Cloak-lane, Queen-street, Cheapside,
has given the like notice in respect of the invention ul
"improvements in machinery fur numbering the pages of
books and documents "—a communication ; and Joseph
Leon Talabot, of Chaussie d'Antin, No. 57, l'aris, iron-
muter, and John Davie Marries Stirling, of the arches,
near Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, Esq.,
have given the like notice in respect of the inven-
tion of " improvements in the manufacture of cast steel;"
and George Edward Daring, of Lockleys, in the county of
Herta, has given the like notice in repect of the invention
of "improvements in electric telegraphs;" and Robert
Clough, of Liverpool, has given the like notice in respect
of the invention of " improvements in the construction of
ships and other vessels;" and Aexis Pige, of Greek meet,
Soho, in the county of Middle-ex, gentleman, has g.ven the
like notice in respect of the invention of " improvement* in
locks and their keys "—a communication; and Jean Bap-
tiste Polaillon, gentleman, and Francais Slaillard, starch
manufacturer, both of Lyons, io the Empire of France,
have given the like notice in respect of the invention
of "improvements in the manufacture of starch ;"
and John Steven, of Edinburgh, in the county of Edin-
burgh, Scotland, railway carriage builder, has given the
like notice in respect of the invention of " an improved
axle-box for railway carriages and waggons ;" and Edward
Heard, of Regent-street, Lambeth, in the county of Surrey,
chemist, has given the like notice in respect of the inven-
tion of " a certain mixture or composition of chemical
agents for rendering sea-water fit for washing and for soften-
ing hard water for similar purposes;" and John Davie
Monies Stirling, of the Larches, near Birmingham, in the
county of Warwick, Esq., has given the take notice io respect
of the invention of " improvements in the manutacturu of
rails and parts of railways, and tyres of railway wheel. ;"
and John Fuss, of 15, &dote, in the city of Laudon, sta-
tioner, has given the like notice in reap-et of the invention
of " imurovements in printing apparatus ;" and Edward
Patrick Geilition, oi the city of Dublin, architect, has given
the like notice in respect of the inveutie'n of " improve-
ments in window frames and sashes ;" and Charice (10.4.
year, of Avenue-road, St. John's-wood, in the county of
itiddlerox, has given the like notice in respect
of the invention of " improvetnt nts in c .mom-
lag India rubber with other matters fur writing,
marking, and drawing"—(partly c•numunic den ) ;
and Charles Goodyear, of Avenue-road, St. Joan'. wood,
in the comity of Middlesex, has given the like notice in re-
spect of the invention of "improvements in rules, gra-
duated Bede., and westering instrum-nts ;" and Curries
G eorlyear, of Avenue-road, St. John's-wood, in the county
of Middlesex, has given the like notice in respect of time hi-
ventioa of "improvements in the manufacture and orna-
menting or coating of article- when compounds c•lntaininst
India rubber are used ;" and James Picciotto, of Crosby-
square, in the City of Loncl.m, has giver, the like weirs, in
respect of the invention of " imoroveineeta in burning
and re.hurning animal charcoal "—c conmuunicaqua ;
and Richard Archibald Brisomen, of the firm of Robertson,
Brooman, and Company, of 166, Fie. t -it, et, in the city of
Lmd,,n, patent agent, has given the like untie.. in respect of
the invention of "an improvement it paddle eche; la"—o
communication ; and Robert Oxl Ind, of Plyin,ie b,
has given the like notice in respect of the in- I
vention of " improvements in the manufacture of
manure ;" and Thomas Walker, of Birmingham, in
the county of Warwick, engineer, has given the like notice ,

T ne prisoner here declared that his wife had been drinking,
and would not give him a half pint of beer.
Mr. Combo asked her whether she was sober that dry ?
She replitd that she was, and she was so afraid of him
that she hid herself several times under the bed to get out
of his way.
The prisoner said she had made a mistake, and he wrote
a letter to her while in prison, asking her forgiveness and
she sent him a kind answer.
Witnesses were called in addition to thine heard at the
last examination, and their evidence led
Mr. Combs to say—lt was one of the wont eases he bad
over had before him, and be should enforce the full penalty
of the law by committing him to the House of Correction
for six months with hard labour.

Janes Muss, cab driver, badge No. 3,847, was summoned
by General Cherretre, an old officer in her Majesty's army,
for assaulting him, and using Insulting language towards
hint at the Soutn Eastern Railway Terminus, London-
bridge.
The complainant, a venerable looking gentleman' who
was accommodated with • seat on the bench, on being
sworn stated that on Tuesday last he arrived from Tun-
bridge: Wells by the South Eastern Railway, about half-
put one o'clock. Hess* the defendant, with several other
cabinet, outside the station with their vehicles on the rank
provided fur them, and at once went up to him and en-
gaged him. The defendant came off the rank, and witness
went into the station for a small portmauteau. On his re-
turn, and u he was proceeding towards the defendant's cab,
one of the porters came to the defendant, and said to him,
" I want you and another." Witness said to the porter
that he had engaged the defendant, and he took hold of the
handle of the cab door to get in, and asked the defendant
for a ticket. Instead of giving him one, be insulted him
and twisted him round the cab. Witness not liking to
put up with such uncivil eonthict, proceeded to the
station-master and informed him what had oc-
curred, when the latter told him that he was liable
to be fined by the railway authorities ss. for the first
offence, and to be dismissed from the station for the second.
The station muter then told witness to come to this court
and lay his complaint.
Mr. Combo (to General Cherretre)—You endeavoured
to get into the cab then ?
General Chenetre—Yes, I did, when he pushed me round
in • very rude manner. I did not like such insolence, and
could not with justice to myself awl the public pus over
his bad conduct. I think he ought to be punished for the
benefit of the public. . . .

.
The defendan t said he was engaged prior to hie seeing
the complainant by one of the railway porters, end while
be wee taking up a lady the general prevented her from
getting in.
General Cherretre—l deny that most positively. I ac-
tually assisted the lady into the cab.
Mr. Combo (to defendant)—What have you to say about
the assault ?

Defendant—The complainant did not come tom cab
y
until after I was engaged by the railway porter. I told
him then I was engaged.
General Chcrretre—lle did not tell me so, sir. I called
him off the rank, and to show that I had not any particular
desire about his cab, there were several others that I could
have engaged. Had it not been for his insolence I should
not have taken the trouble to bring him here.
The defendant denied the assault, and called Mr. John
Lloyd, a gentleman residing at Hampstead, who said he
came from Dover by the same train, and he asked the porter'
to engage him two cabs for his family and luggage. The 1
porter returned and took his luggage, and when outside he
heard the g 1 complaining about the cabman's conduct, 1
as he had pre•engaged him. Witness had a lady with him,
and the complainant did not prevent her getting into the
cab, but he assisted her.
Thomas Burner, a porter in the employ of the South-
Eastern Railway, acid he opened the railway carriage
doors when the train in question arrived. The last witness
was in one of the carriages, and told him to get two cabs.
He immediately went on the rank used by the privileged
cabmen, and hired the defendant and another cabman.
The defendant gave me his ticket, and gave it to Mr.
Lloyd.
Mr. Combo said that such a practice should not be al-
lowed. The law says, " the driver must give up his ticket
himself to the hirer." There might be a great many mis.
takes occur through such a system, and the sooner it was
put an end to the better.
The porter said that such was their practice.
Mr. Combo, after hearing other evidence confirming the
complainant's testimony, said he had no doubt that the de-
fendant had been very impertinent, and he thought one job
would be of more benefit to bins than another; therefore
he considered that he could art as he liked. The defendant
very likely thought that it was more convenient for
him to take a family and a quantity of luggage rather
than carry a single gentleman with little or no lug-
gage. Such a syttem could not be allowed, and he had no
doubt that the General was right, and that there was some
collusion between the railway porter and the defendant.
As to the system of the cabmen handing over their tickets
to the porters, that was very bad, and must be put a stop
to. It gave the porters an opportunity of changing them,
and cause great inconvenience to the public. He should
inflict a penalty of 20s. on the cabmsn, with 2s. costs, and
in default commit him to prison for twenty one days. He
hoped that would prevent him and his companions from
acting in such a disgraceful manner again.
The defendant immediately paid the money and was dis-
charged.