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London, England, 1853-06-15 00:00:00

PARLIA3IENTARY DIVISION.

HOC SE OF COMMONS—JCS' 13.
stri -ESSIoN DUTY BILL.
Grilse for eommiatee read ; to ition made and questlma moneyed,
i' 1 hat Mr. S,waser do too leave tee chair.', Amendment pro-
per& to tease out from ..lhat " to the end of the question, In
order to add the words .• ti. is house will, opal this day six months,
resolve itself into the said commute.," Instead thereoft—Ouestion
pot, "That the words propped to be left not stand part of tae ques-
tion." Ike hours dividtvl —Ayes, 21$j Noes, 151.
AYES.
!inland, Sir T. Forster, C. Monereiff, James
.I't curt. C. Fox, R. M. Moose& William
Adair, 11. lox, W. J. . Morris, D.
VCOIk. Thomas FTPCII..US. C .1. Mostyo, E. M.
Anderson, Sir James Gardner, Richard More. Cobanel
Actse,ley, Earl of Gesell, Charles Murphy, F. Stack
,An-on, Geo. Gibsoo, Thorns* N. Murrough, J. P.
Atherton. Wm. Gliderime, William Honeys, Lord
Rainer, M. T. Glyn, George CAST O'Connell. Maurice
MI, Jobe Goderieti, Viscount Oltaherty, Anthony
Raring. 11. R. Goodman, sir 0. Osborne. Ralph
nanny. Sir F. Graham, Sir J. Paget, lord Alfred
Bay, M. T. Green.ll. Gilbert Palmer, R.
Hemmer, W. B. Greeve, J. Palmerston, Vise.
. Bell, J. Greene, T. Pectu.l, Sir George
Borrow. John tiregson, 8. Peel. Frederick
leek. It y, Hon. C. F. Gryville, Col. Pellstt, A.
Berkeley. C. L. Grey, Sir 0. Phillippa, J. IT.
' Methell. Richard Grosvenor, Lord R. Pbillimore, R. J.
Bidlulph, R. M. 11.ditii Id, O. Plaine, Thomas
Bigot, William Hall, Sir n. Pigott. F. aseis
Blacker, J. F. Hanmer, Sir J. Pilkington, James
Bonham-Carter, John Hartsiurt, G. G. Bone y. Si idiom
Bouvier*, E. P. Hardinge, C. S. Pollaril.Urquhart, W.
Boyle, Colonel Hadar, .Alexander Poosonby, Hon. A. 0.
Brtmston, T. W. Ilastie, Archibald Portman, Hon. W.
bight, John Ileadlem. T. E. Price. Sir R.
Bed klehurst, John head, J. 1. Prichard, J.
Brockman, E. D. Belmar, G. EL W. Ranarden, flirJ.,W.
Brutherton, Joseph Menem', O. 1. Ricardo, O.
Brown, W. Herbert, 11. A. Rich, 11.
Browne, V. Herbert, Sidney Ribintes, T. J. A.
Brute, Lord E. Ilervey„ Lord A. Rumbold, C. E.
Bruce, 11. A. Hogs, Sir James W. Respell, Lord J.
Boitlir, Charles Howard, C. W. 0. Hume& F. C.
Sync. 0. H. C. 'Ritchie% L Badielr, J.
Cardwell, E. hurt. Si ilium gawk, C. B. 0.
Caulfield. Colonel Ingham, Robert Fehotefleld, W.
Cavendish, C. C. hig.is, Sir Robert H. Seobell, Capt.
Challis, Alderman Jethro°, Bm. Serene, G. P.
Chamber*, T. Jermyn, Earl Scully, F.
Charterts, F. Johnston.. James Scully. V.
Chesiaham. John Johmione, Sir!. Seymour, lord
Christy, S. Keating, Robert Seymour, 11. D.
Clay, Mr W. Keogh, William Rimini, W. D.
Clinton, Lord Robert Krrsb .w, James Shaft& R. D.
°Abet, J. Marna King, P. J. Shelley, riir I. V.
Coble& Richard Kingsoote, B. N. F. Sher.in, R. B.
C.viekbiirs, Sir A. Kionaird. A. F. Smith, J.
Corks, T. Somers Kirk, WiLiam Smith,
Coffin, W. Laboueners, IL, Smith, Rt. lion. R.
roilier, Robert P. I WON Sir E. Smollett, A.
0,1/14, C. K. Laffin, R. M. Stafford, Marquis'of
Coate, Sir Cava IL Loire, 8. Stanley. Uoo. W. 0.
Cowan, Charles Langston, J. H. Stru6, Rt. 11011. E.
a osrper, W. Langton, H.O. Stuart, L ed D.
craufurd, E. H. J. Inerello, E. Stuart, 11.
Crook, J. laalett, W. Sutton. J. H. M.
Cr. Mee, F. Lamle), F. C. Teamed, 11. W.
Criowder, Richard B. Lee, W. Thicknesse, It. A.
Dalrymple, Vises. Legh, 0. C. Thompeun, George
Dashwood, Sir 0.11. Lemon, Sir C. Tbornely, Thomas
Park Sir 11. Lewis, s!ei T. F. Trail!, G.
Denison, Edmond Loeke, Jowph Turner, C.
Denison, J. E. Louden, P. Vane, Lord H.
Dent, J. Lowe. Robert Vernon, G.
Inset,. Edward Mackie, John Villiers, Rt. Hon. C.
neural:orig. Vied. Mackinnon, W. A. Vivian, J. 11.
Duff, George lis'etino, James Vivian, H. H.
Dutf, James Macgregor, John Wall, C. B.
Duke, sir lames 11"fermart. Sir J. Velma., r. Sir J.
Duman, George Mang CP, It. D. Wel:cr, Jihn
Dundee, G. Marjoratooks, D. Warner, Edward
Eleftlms W. Marshall. William Whitbresd, Samuel
r Keeton. E. Martin, John Wickham, H. W.
Ellice, F. Marry, W. N. Wilkinsoo, W. A,
Ellior, John Masorete& John Wtlcii, B.
billy& Viscount Matbeion, Ales. Williams, W.
Esmond& John Matheson. Sir J. Willson, James
Emma. Earl of Maine, Colonel Wilmington, Sir T.
Evelyn, W. Wail, E. Wise, A.
Evart, William Walltarl, W. Wood, Sir C.
Farin. W. Mills, T. Wortley, J. S.
Feraus. J. Milner, W. IL R. Wrighion,-W.
Ferguson, Cil. Mines. 11. M. Wyvill, 11.
Ferauson, Sir R. Milton. !Amount Young, Sir J.
Ferguson, Jneeph Mlui.ell, W.
Fruiter:4d, J. Mitchell, T. TILLIMIL
Pliagerad, W. &toff at, O. Mulerave, Earl of
II rim., Henry Moleswortb, Sir W. U.tyter, W. G.
Foley, John H. Monek, Lord
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NOES.
Adderkry, C. Plover, J. Morgan, O.
Al. sander. J. Follett, Brent S. Millings, J. S.
Arbutlinott, Gan. Forbes, Wm. Mundy, W.
Arctidal, CAM. Forester, Col. Naas, lord
Arkwright. 0. Forster, Rte G. Napier, Joseph
Amain:ill, J. T. French. F. Neeld, John
Barre, W. Freshneld, J. W. Newark, Viseotmt
Braley, Sir J. Gallwey, Sir W. P. Newilegats, C.
B d'er, Crawshay Galway, Viso.unt Newport, Lord
Sall, Edward Gaskell, J. M. Noel, G. J. i
Badoek. E. H. George, John North, Col.
Borates, G. G Ward, Ambrose L. Oakes, J. U. P.
Barrington, Via. Grating Lord It. W. Cosuistoo, Lord
Barrow. W. IL Grogan, E. ;Wrentham E.
II maeL Philip Guernsey, Lord Palangton, Sir J.
Bentluck,L)rd H. Gwyn, !towel Palmer, R.
Bend ..ck, G. P. Hole, Rob .rt B. Parker, R. T.
Hereford, W. Helloed, Sir H. Percy, J. W.
Blair, CMonel Halrey, Thomas P. Portal, M
Muultord, Muquis of Hamiltas. Lard C. Pugh, D.
Booker, T. W. Hamilton. O. A. Robertson, P.P.
Booth, Ste R. Hamilton, J. Hans Rusbout, Capt.
Bowyer, George Banbury. Him C. &ohm, Lord
Brisco, Humeral. Harcourt. OM. &parr, U. K.
111,,0ke, Lord Hayes, tar Z. Snalth, Sir W.
Brooke, Sir A. flea Gilbert 11. Battik W. 11.
Bruce, Cumming He Thomism Smyth, R.
Boek, L. W. II RAWW. C. Somme. Cipt.l
Hulk?, Sir J. Y. Hama, .Fitswilliam Spooner, B.
Banbury, W. 1=6.08.
g. reel
i Stafford, A.
Burglary, Lord J Mg W. G. IL Stanhope. I.
Burrell, Sir C. M. Jam. Stanley, Lord
Burroughes, H. N. Jar., D. Stirling, W.
Butt, I. Kendall, Nicholas Blurt, 11. 0.
Butt, G. It. ICs. D. B. Talbot, C. IL M.
Campbell, Sir A. /Ling.!. K. Thesiger, Sir F.
Carne, Sir J. It. Kisialibu2. W. P. Todemacbc, John
(yley, E. S. IL W Trollop:se, biz J.
Ctild, Smith IL
Tudwa R. C.
Cholraosdelay, lord Lin. Tyler , Slr G.'
Chrbtopher, R. A. /Lug. W. d. Tyrell, Sir J. T.
Clinton, Lord C. on, W. 0. Vanes. J..
Clive, Robert Lam; Lord A. F. Vansatart, G. IL
C.i.f., IL InsmsailTurd H. G. Verner, Sir W.
Cobbold, J. C.Villiers, F.
Bit W. tMisas, P.ise. Vyryan. Sir R.
CoCtairt Ladtleart, W. viaisd -ington,ll.
Compton, Henry Leta W. Walcott, Adm.
Comity, Taos. Lorries, Lord Walsh, Sir J. B.
Corp, H. L. Lowersr. Captain Wellesley.lLord C.
Davies, D. A. S. lilwartny, 0. West, F. IL
Hering Sir E. Mningor, James Whiteside, J.
Diwasli, B. W. Whitmore, M.
Hod, J. W. lA= IL
Richard Wodehouse, E.
Duckworth, Sir J. Manners, Lord G. Would, B.
Duncornbs. W. Manners. Lord J. Wyndham, Gen.
Donne, Col. March, Earl of Wynn, H. W.
Do Pee, C. 0. 111sutuell, T. P. Wynne, W.
Egerton, Sir P. Meng, Sir Henry Yorke, E. T.
Elmley, %Tr. Niles, W.
Farnham, E. B. Mootgormry, H. TZLINJUL
Fairer, James Montgomery, Sir G. Taylor, Col.
fellow's, Edward Hoots, It. S. Mandsville.Vitmoont

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON A CLERGYMAN.—
On Monday last, before the High Court of Justieiary at
Edinburgh, David Robertson Williamson, Esn., of Lamers,
' Perthshire, was charged with " hamesucken,'or assault,
committed upon the Rev. William Robertson, of Moodie-
vaiad, within his own manse, or domicile, on the 6th of
April last. The prisoner pleaded guilty of assault, and the
Solicitor General agreed to depart frum the charge of
" hamesucken," which is still by statute a capital offence,
and is usually visited with transportation. The plea, how-
ever included the aggravationof having gone to the manse
with the intent to assault, and waited for some time for the
rev. gentleman's coming in, and of having then violently
beat him with a stick, to the effusion of blood and
serious injury of Lis person. Colonel Dundee,
of Carronball, Sterlingshire, Mr. Campbell, of Monxie, and
Captain Strong, of the Coldstream Guards (in
which corps Mr. Williamson recently held a commission)
were called as witnesses to his (the prisoner's) usually mild
temper and upright character. His counsel (the dean of
faculty) stated that the assault was not committed in cold
blood, but under the excitement of deeply injured feelings
for the welfare of a near relative under his protection. It
was also mentioned that the rev. gentleman bad commenced
a civil action for damages for the personal injuries he had
sustained. Lord Cowan proposed that the penalty awarded
shoula be nine months' imprisonment, which sentence was
accordingly pronounced by the Lord Justice General. The
trial crested a great sensation, and many had come from
Perthshire and other places to attend it.
lIEALTII OF LONDON DURING TILE WEEK.—The
official report sap: The reduced rate of mortality an-
nounced in last return was continued in the week that
ended last Saturday, in which the number of deaths regis-
tered was 1,007. In the ten corresponding weeks of the
years 1813 52 the average number was 887, which, with a
correction for increase of population, becomes 976. The
' actual mortality is, therefore, still in excess of the estimated
amount by 31. As compared with those of the previous
week, the present mults exhibit general uniformity.
Fatal cases produced by typhus have risen agstn
from 41 to 53 ; thou by phthiais from 152
to 163 ; and while bronchitis has still further
deeiined from 63 to 61, pneumonia has increased from 42 to
61. Small-pox last week carried off .5 children and en adult ;
scarlstina, 28 children and 2 adults; measles and hooping-
cough 2.5 and 58 children respectively, A few weeks ago
diarrheas slightly manifested a dit position to increase, but
more recently it has subsided; the deaths from this com-
plaint were 23, while the corrected average is 1:5. Laat
week the births of 710 boys and 768 girls, in all 1,508
children, were registered in London. The average namlier
in eight corresponding weeks of the years 1845.52 was
1,286.

IJECRE.I4i OF PAUPERIVAM IN BIRM:NGIIAM.—An
in ttttt tine table lately compiled by Mr. Corder, clerk to
the guardian., shows in a moat striking manner he great
changes in the social condition of the people which have
been effected within the last six years. In 1848 we find
from these returns that no fewer than 76,000 persons were
in a state of pauperism, and received pariah relief, while in
1852 the number had collapsed to 22,000; that is to say,
54,000 persons had been raised from a State of abject de-
pendence upon public alms to a condition of independent
existence. With the fall operation of free trade—that is in
1819—the number relieved began to diminish, and rapidly
decreased until in Latly.day of this year the diminution
was not less than 60 per cent. Who can estimate the full
•aloe of the social changes which these fact* testify ?—flie-
arielhaas Journal.
CONSUMPTION OF SPlRlTB.—Yesterday, a return
published, sbow•d that in the year ended the sth January
last, there were 9,669,695 gallons of spirits imported.
The quantity retained for borne consumption was 4,872,118
gallons. Oa the 6th January the quantity under bond was
8,474,674 pilaw

LaU linelligencg.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCHYY.STERDAY.
6ITTOTOII AT Nix Pare,.--BETOrt LOILD CAILTBILLL AND •

BESINESS OE THE COURT.

This was the first day of the sittings at nisi prius in Mid.
Mese:. There are 84 causes in the list; 43 of these are re-
znancts, and 36 special jury cases.

CRIPPIS V. W'

OF ELECTIONEERING.

This was an action to recover the sum of 40/., alleged by
the plaintiff to be due to him for services rendered to the
defendant—the proprietor of the " Great Globe"—in en-
deavouring to secure his election for Finsbury at the last
general election.
Mr. Serjeant Thomas (with whom was Mr. Hayes) said
that the plaintiff was the proprietor of the Golden Anchor,
Clerkenwell, and the defendant lead been a candidata to re-
present the borough of Finsbury at the last election. The
plaintiff had rendered to the defendant very important
services at the last general election, to recover payment for
which, pursuont to an agreement made beforehond, he
brought the present action. The circumstances will appear
from the examination of the fallowing witnesses, who were
called in support of the plaintiff's case.
The first witness called was the plaintiff, Thomas Cripps
He said—l am the plaintiff, and landlord of the Golden
Anchor, Clerkenwell. At the last election, Mr. Gardner,
the brewer, was a candidate. I took an active part for
Gardner, and had the whole management of his election.
I employed canvassers, and 'my house was used as a com-
mittee-room. About the 3rd July Mr. Gardner retired
ft am the contest. I then put myself in communication
with the defendant, who was a candidate. I wrote to the
defendant, stating my interest in the borough, and offering
my services. Mr Lindo and Mr. Bestow, members of the
defendant's committee, called upon me. I had a conversa-
tion with them, and requested to see Mr. Wyld. The
defendant called upon me on that same day, and a con-
versation took place between him and me. lie asked me
to get him an interview with Mr. Gardner, who I informs,:
him would return the following Monday. The defendant
said he would give me anything in reason if I would endea-
vour to get Mr. Gardner to retire in his favour. I told him
I should be perfectly satisfied if I could know the amount I
was to receive. The defendant said be would leave it in the
bards of his solicitor and chairman, whom I was to see on
Monday. I was to ensure him canvassers, and he was to
have the use of the urns committee-rooms as Mr. Gardner
had. I saw Mr. Gardner, and arranged with him to see
Mr. Wyld. I then went to the Angel, at Newington, Mr.
Wyld'e headquarters, and saw that gentleman, with Mr.
Bestow and Mr. Li, do. I spoke shout my services, and I
mentioned 401. as the sum which would satisfy me. I then
left the room, and, on being called in again, Mr. Lindo said
that provided the defendant won the, election 1 should have
60/., and if he lost 401., to be paid the dry after the polling.
I agreed to those terms. I then took Mr. Wyld to Mr.
Gardner, and introduced them. After this I received
posters with " Wyld for Finsbury " and a deal about re-
form—(laughter)—upon them, and stuck them up on m
house. I personally exerted myself for Mr. Wyld, and took
up many voters. I used arguments to persuade them to
vote for Mr. Wyld.
Lord Campbell—Can't you give us a specimen ?
The witness—l told them I believed Mr. Wyld to be a
very honourable man, for he told mesa himself. (Laughter.)
Lord Campbell—You offered nothing beyond arguments
The Witness—We had a little refreshment. I never had
anything from Mr. Wyld to pay for it. I had no orders
to treat. It yes in this way—if I had known you (turning
to Lord Campbell) I should have called upon you and
talked about the election ; then we should have gone and
had a glass of ce together. (Much laughter.) Mr. Wyld
was unsuccessful. On the day after the election I went to
the Angel and saw the defendant and Lind., and Bestow. I
produced my account, charging 401., and the account for
the eanvassers. Mr. Bestow said that they were very much
pressed for money that day. I said I must have the money
for the canvasser.. They then paid me that sum, 10s.
I wrote a letter to Mr Jordan, the secretary of defendant's
committee. I received an answer in which the secretary
said that he was making holiday that week and avoided
business ; that he had discharged every liability which he
(Jordan) had incurred hn behalf of Mr. Wyld ; that he
(the plaintiff) had better apply to Messrs. Lindo and Bestow,
with whom the bargain was made, who would do justice.
I afterwards wrote a letter to Mr. Wyld himself applying
for my account. The day after doing this I received
another letter from Jordan stating that all business con-
nected with the election was in his hands, and that justice
should be done to all parties. I met the defendant himself
afterwards in September, on board a Jersey steamer, and
he promised me to pay my account.
Cross-examined I know the Albert-tavern, in the
City-road. I was pot-boy there for some years. It is eight
years since I left there. I am in partnership with my bro-
ther. It was not by my instructions that the bills announc-
ing the retirement of Gardner were printed. Mr. Wyld
did not say to me on board the boat that I had tried to im-
pose upon him.
Joseph Hall was next examined—He said, I was a can-
vasser at the last election for Finsbury. I went to Mr.
Wyld's committee, with other canvassers, by the desire of
Mr. Cripps. We received instructions there as to the dis-
tricts we were to canvass. I saw Mr. Wyld, who said,
" you must do all you can for me, for I must win."
Croes-examined.—l believe that I may have pointed out
to Mr. Cripps that there were one or two names down on
the list of omens who ware rat ears
Mr. Serjeant Wilkins addressed the jury for the defence.
He denied the contract set up by the p;aintiff, and stated
that Mr. Wyld had declared to the defendant, before the
election, that he would pay him nothing whatever. In sup-
port, he called, in the first place,
Mr. Wyld, the defendant, who said— I received two
letters from Mr. Cripps, one of which stated he had mat-
ters of importance to communicate. On the receipt of the
second letter I called upon him. He spoke of Mr. Gard-
ner's intended resignation, and said—" DI do for you what
I was going to do for Mr. Gardner, you ought to give me
1001." I took up my hat, and said that was not my way
of doing business, very indignantly. I was about to leave
the house. He said, Oh, don't go away in that manner ;
' will you take my canvassers ?" I replied, " I don't inter-
fere in that, you must ask my committee." He then asked
me to go and see what he had done fir Gardner. He took
me up into a dirty room, where there were pots all over the
table, and a few papers in a corner. He said, " This is the
way we do Gardner's business ;" and I replied that it was no
wonder he was ping to retire. I never told the plaintiff
that I would give Dim anything if he would get Mr. Gard-
ner to retire in my favour, nor did I refer him
my solicitor. There was
made, with my instructions, to give Cripps 401. or 601.
provided I won, nor was anything about such a proposition
said in my presence. On the day of the election, imme-
diately after:the close of the poll, Mr.Cripps spoke to me and
said he had a claim against me for work. I said, " I hope
the gentlemen engaged for me will pay every claim this
night." I paid every Friday throughout the election, so I
know there could not be much to settle. The plaintiff came
ny to me an board the Jersey steamer in September last. I
dad not recollect him. He told me kis name, and said I
was very badly treated at the Finsbury election. I said,
" Yes, and before I came away I received an account of
yours for 401." He replied that he had no claim upon me.
I did notsee him again until we arrived at Southampton.
It is untrue that I told him that he should be settled
with.

Cross-examined.—l may have given the plaintiff a cigar
on board the steamer. The whole election only cost me
1,3001 The polling alone cost me 3501. I believe that
Cripps had a flag out ; cannot speak with certainty. Ido
not know whether my bills were placed %Pen Cripps's
house._ _ _

Mr. Bestow was next examined. lam a laceman resi-
ding at Pentonville. I remember Cripps calling at Mr.
Wyld's committee rooms before the election and stating he
wished to see Mr. Wyld. He left the room for that pur-
pose, and returned in about thirty minutes. Ha then said '
he had omen Mr. Jordan, the secretary. Jordan had en-1
gaged his canvassers. The plaintiff then said, " What am
Ito have for myself ?" I said, " What for ?" He said,
' " for bringing up Mr. Gardner's voters." I said, " How
many can
_you bring up ?" He replied, " there
were &heti 1,600 for Mr. Gardner." I said, " Are you
sure you can bring them up ?" He answered affirmatively. I
asked if he had any papers to show this. He said they
were at a Mr. Dienes's. I sent for Mr. Undo Mr. Wyld's
professional adviser, and talked over the matter to him,
first desiring Crippe to withdraw. After a short time we
recalled 'Capps. He said, bringing these votes was
worth 1001. I said I would be no party to money
transactions. In reply to Lindo, Cripps said he was sure of
1,000 votes. Ile then asked 601. I said, I could not
enter into it, and that as Jordan had engaged the can-
vassers, the defendant had better see him, if he were wil-
ling to render any service. As Crippe was going out of
the room be said, " I shall expect 401., win or louse." I
replied. " There, go along and attend to your canvassers,"
and so the matter ended. I never made the plaintiff any
promise, nor had I any authority from Mr. Wyld to do so.
The bill for the canvassers was brought to me by Cripps on
the day of the election. Ile brought no other biil. He
said nothing about any other claim.
Mr. Linde and Mr. Jordan were also called, and gave
evidence corroborating the statements of the last witness.
Mr. Serjeant Thomas having replied,
Lord Campbell summed up. It was for the jury to con-
sider—lot, whether there was any contract to pay fir ser-
vices between the parties; and secondly, whether any ser-
vices were rendered by the plaintiff. A contract to obtain
the retirement of a candidate would, he was of opinion, be
void, as tending to interfere with freedom of choice in elec-
tions. His lordship then read over the evidence to the
jury
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 10/.
Lord Campbell expressed his concurrence in the verdict.
Mr. Serjeant Thomas asked his lordship to certify that
this was a proper case to be tried in the superior courts.
Lord Campbell refused.

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

OLD COURT.-YESTERDAY.

811/011 ?NI RICOIDU.
NUMEROUS PLIAS Col LVNACT.

Stephen Hither, 22, labourer, wee placed at the bar to
plead to an indictment charging him with feloniously cut-
ting end wounding John Cos, with intent to do him
grievous bodily harm.
Mr. Woollett, who appeared for the prisoner, suggested
that he was not in a fit state of mind to plead, and he
called Mr. M'Murdo, the surgeon of Newgatc, to give evi-
dence upon the subject, and that gentleman deposed that
from what he had seen of the prisoner sine, he had been
ander his charge he was of opinion that he was inaauo and

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15,