The Express.
London, England, 1851-04-22 00:00:00

fully.
Alderman Carden said—l was in an omnibus in Cheap-
side, going towards the West-end, and in consequence of
a conversation which I heard between two parties, who, it
was evident, were strangers to London. and the conductor,
I interfered, and asked the gentlemen whether they did
not say they wished to go to the building at Hyde-park,
' for if they did the omnibus in which they were would not
take them to that destination. The conductor immediately
said to me, in the must insolent manner, "What's that to
you? What right have you to interfere? You are
not the conductor, are you ?" I told him that he
was not justified in telling the passengers that his omni-
bus was going further than it really was, and he pro-
ceeded in a still more rude and impertinent manner to
abuse me for interfering, and said that I told a falsehood.
I asked him for his metal ticket, and he turned it round
and put it behind him, and told me to look at it there. Im-
mediately afterwards, however, he got a hint from some-
body that I was one f the sheriffs, and the suddenness of
the change in his manner was quite surprising, for nothing
could exceed his respectful solicitude about me. (Laughter.)
He hoped I was not made uncomfortable by the little affair
that had taken place, and he did me the favour of
a call neat day, when he renewed his assurances of
respect and anxious care about me. It is peculiarly
incumbent upon those who know the town to cheek the
spirit of imposition which will soon be in full work against
the visitors to London as much as possible in every way. I
could have taken out three summonses against the con-
ductor—one fur refusing to show his ticket, another for in-
solent language, and a third fur having attempted to de-
ceive his passengers ; but his MI:WM politeness and
regret for having gone a little too far completely over-
powered me. (Laughter.)
Alderman Lawrence—Well, defendant, do you wish to
say anything ?
Conductor—Nothing, sir, except that I had no idea of
being in the least uncivil to the gentleman. (A laugh.) I
am extremely sorry for the accident, but I war greatly ex-
cited. The fact is gentlemen think nothing of walking fire
minutes farther than our omnibus goes, and we are obliged
to get all the money we can in these times, or we have no
chance of keepinv our plaice at all. That's the secret.
Alderman Lawrence—You are fined ss. and costs. It is
well for you that the complainant did not summon you for
the two heavier offences.
The conductor paid the penalty and departed.
WESTMINSTER.
Sir James Sutherland Marken:lc fart., was fined 10s.
for drunkenness and disorder in ecower Grove, Brampton,
and lett the court to attend Marlborough-street Police
°thee, where another charge awaited him.
MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
Sir James Sutherland Mackenzie, fart., 4, Lower-grove, '
Brampton, was charged with being drunk and assaulting
Le A, 199 C.
The constable stated that on Sunday morning, about :1
o'click, lie was on duty in King-street, St. James's, when
he saw the defendant, who was very drunk, standing in
the middle of the road, and shouting, at the top of his
voice, that Cardington's Club was bankrupt. Witness went
up to hint, and civilly told hint he could not allow such a
noise on a Sunday morning, when the inhubitants were
asleep. The defendant immediately turned round and struck
him with his left hand a blow on the chin, and with his
right hand laid hold of his stock and [6.1 to throw him.
Witless called for assistance, and u constable came to his
aid, but the defendant was so exceedingly violent that they
were obliged to send for the stretcher and strap the defen-
dant thereon before they could convey him to the station.
The defendant absolutely denied the charge.
Mr. Bingham said that was the third time defendant had
appeared at this court. On the last occasion the constable
who took him in charge was much hurt, and on the present
occasion the constable was also hurt. He (Mr. Bingham)
was afraid he was too lenient the last time, and should now
commit him to the House of Correction for 21 days.
SOUTHWARK.
Conolly was charged with assaulting and wounding
Charles Percival in so violent a manner, that serious appre-
hensions were entertained of saving his life.
Mr. %Contrite attended on the part of Mr. Percival, who
is at present in a very precarious condition, arising from the
severe injuries inflicted upon him. Senn, days since Mr.
Percival had occasion to appear at the court against a
female who was cohabiting with the prisoner, and who,
un that occasion was convicted, owing to the evidence
adduced against her. This latter circumstance weemwl
to have excited a feeling of revenge in the breast of the pri-
soner,snd a few evenings since as Mr. Percival was walking
along Newinttuu Causeway, he was met by his assailant,
who taunted him with having been the means of having the
woman alluded to punished. Mr. Percival however evinced
no disposition to have an altercation on the subject, and was
proceeding on his way when his assailant, who had an um-
brella in his hand, thrust the end of it with such violence
into his mouth as to displace two of his teeth, and the !mint
of it penetrated his throat, seriously wounding it. and
causing a hemorrhage, which was with difficulty suppressed,
The prisoner on finding the serious nature of the injuries lie
had inflicted este:nal at the time, and abandoned his usual
haunts, but was at length taken into custody.
The prisoner, who said he would reserve his defence, was
then remanded.