The Express.
London, England, 1853-08-02 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR. OF THE EXPRESS.

Stu,—On the occasion reported under this head
in Saturday's Express, there was no evidence given
before Mr. Wakley save that of a Mrs. Jones, an aunt of
the deceased, and that with the view of identifying the
body. I deny the statement of deceased having been con-
veyed to my residence in Portland-terrace, but admit that
I was called to see the body by the police, and did so with
two of my surgical neighbours, viz., Messrs. Fuller and
Head ; and we ordered the police to convey the body to
the baths and wash-houses in the New-road, upon the
grounds of its being the nearest place where a warm-bath
could be obtained; and am sorry to be compelled to make
a statement that the authorities on our arrival there, in-
stead of aiding us, even upon the grounds of humanity,
threw obstacles in our way in every possible manner. Ilcr,e-
ever, more of this will appear at a future day. I am not
satisfied with allegations, but rather truthful statements,
and court, in common with Messrs. Fuller and (lead, the
fullest inquiry and investigation ; and relying with full
confidence upon the opinion of an enlightened public,
I remain, sir, your obedient servant,
DAVID J. ALLEN.
3, Portland-terrace, St. john's-wood, July 30, 1853.

LONDON COFFEE AND EATING-HOUSE KEEPERS'
AasoctATlON.—Last evening, the annual meeting of this
association took place, at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great
STRIKE OF MARKET GARDEN LABOURERS.—Yea- Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn. fields ; Mr. It. G. Statham in
terday morning the whole of the labourers, including men the chair. The report, which was presented, stated that the
and women, principally Irish, to the number' of about 500, association was in a prosperous condition, as might be seen
employed in the market gardeners' grounds in Fulham, from tho annual statement of accounts, which showed that
refused to work, on the ground that their wages were not there was a balance in the hands of the treasurer, amount-
sufficient to maintain them, now that provisions were so nut to 82/. 7s. 9d., being an increase of 7el. 2s. 3d. on the
dear. They have been in the receipt of Hs. per week for half year. The net profit derived from the ball and con-
working from 5 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in cart at the Eagle Tavern, on the 20th January, amounted
the evening, and they have demanded of their employers, to 321. lls. 10il., a sum exceeding that of former years, col-
Messrs. Bayley, Finch, Matgear, mid others, some of the lected under similar circumstances. The result of the last
principal, growers that attend Covent-garden market, an annual dinner, which was presided over by Mr.
increase of their wages to the extent of 2s. per week. This Sheriff Croll, was also extremely satisfactory, and the
the masters have refused to accede to, and the labourers committee desired to express their thanks to the subscribers
have determined not to work upon their grounds unless who so liberally supported the society on that occasion.
they are paid 16s. per week. The report was adopted, and some alterations were made in
THE CITY POLICE.—Last evening a meeting of the rules of
betelhe society pensioner it was agreed that no per-
sari shall gible as a to receive benefits from
the constables of the City police was held at the Flying the institution unless he has been a subscriber for five
Horse Tavern, Milton-street, Cripplegate, for the purpose
ears (instead of three, as before)—that the entrance fee
of approving certain alterations which had been made in a yshould be 2t. 2s. (instead of 10s. 6d.) ; that no person can
petition to the commissioner of the City police for au become a candidate for the benefits et the institution un-
increase of pay. Police constable John Foster was called to less he has attained the age of 55 years (instead of 20) ; and
the chair. The petition as amended prayed for an increase
that on the death of any member who;has been a subscriber
of pay on account of the dearness of lodgings within the for five years and upwards, his widow or orphans shall be
City and the increased pries of provisions. It was ap- •
proved and then sigaed by 300 of the men. eligible to the benefits of the associltion. The president
and vice-president were then elected for the ensuing year,
BETTING-HOUSES Ml:L.—Yesterday afternoon a the auditors were re-elected, a committee was appointed,
deputation of betting-office keepers, amongst whom were and other formal business having been transacted, the
Messrs. G. Read, Maclure, Mather, and Baines, waited proceedings terminated.
upon Lord Palmerston, and were received with great tour- DOGGETT'S COAT AND BADGE was rowed for yes-
tesy. Their object was to direct his lordship's attention to
the most stringent clauses of the bill which is in progress terday by six competitors, against the tide, from London-
for the suppression of betting houses. That some revision bridge to the Swan at Chelsea. After a very bard struggle.
the victory remained to James Richard Film's, of the Tower
is required is unquestionable, but whether any would be stairs.
made his lordship could not undertake to say. An opinion, TIIE OUTRAGE AT BARNET.—Yesterday the three
however, prevails that the bill will not come into operation prisoners in eusttely on charges arising out of the horrible
before the east of the year. treatment of a pour old woman, of which she afterwards
TILE CHILD MURDER AT WELLoI.O4E-stQUARE. died, were again placed at *he b •1* .u,tote, tl.o ;carnet bench
Yesterday Mr. Baker held an inquest on the remains of the of magistrates. No 7,lfigress has been made in the discovery
Child of Sarah Leipman, when the facts stated in our yes- ache other Wenders. In the course e the examination
terday's report wen given in evideaoe, and the inquest was Magoanis and Farley were set at liberty, and the evidence
adjourned. 8 of the latter was taken against Cunningham.