The Express.
London, England, 1853-11-04 00:00:00

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.—YEsTERDAT.

The court sat to-day Sc Westminster and dimmed deems
pariah appeals, the details of which were of no public into.
rest. The 24th instant was fixed for the hearing off to
VP's"-

THE ASSISTANT JUROR AND MR. PARRY.
After the business of the day had been disposed of, the
leaned resistant-judge left his seat, but shortly afterwards
returned and said : " Before leaving the court I think it
right to stets that I have learned from the officers of the
House of Detention that the prisoner Ricks, though only
fully committed for trial on the Saturday preceding the
melons, had been in custody above a fortnight, sad had
been twice remanded. Whether on the bearings before
the magistrate Mr. Parry attended as his conned I cannot
say, but I presume that of course his solicitor did, en those
occasions, and who must therefore have been well acquainted
with the case and the nature of the defeat*. It wee put as
if the committal bad taken place on Saturday entirely, end
that there had not bean time to get up the defence, and no
affidavit assigning any reason for putting off the trial was
made, nor offered to be made, before me, nor an ground
assigned beyond convenience."—The court then adjourned.

THE POLICE COUBTS.
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THAMES. _ _ _

Henry Currey, described as a pocketbook maker, and
aged 33 years, was charged by Henry Plumley, surgery
beadle of the London Hospital, with attempting to impose
on the medical officers of the institution.
Mr. Francis Connor, a medical pupil, said the prisoner
was brought to the London Hospital, on Wednesday night,
by his wife and a friend, who said he was very ill. The pri-
soner made gestures that he had suddenly lost his speech,
and was attacked with paralysis of the right leg. The pri-
soner was carefully examined, and all the symptoms of the
loss of speech and paralysis were entirely wanting. The
prisoner was laid on a table, and preparations made to apply
an electric shock, on which he made a stout resistance with
his hands and one of his feet, but in spite of his exertions he
was held down while the galvanic battery was applied to his
leg, when he called out loudly for quarter and said hie
tongue wee quite free and that his leg was as well as ever.
Being satisfied that the prisoner was an impostor, he was
given into custody. Mr. Connor added that these tricks
had become very common, and Mr. Burch, the apothecary
of the hospital, had thought it right that the matter should
be investigated.
Mr. Corne—What object could the prisoner have had in
simulating an affliction ?
Mr. Connor—To be well treated and well fed. This is
not the first of the kind.
The prisoner, in defence, insisted that he was suddenly
struck speechless and his leg was paralysed, and that he
was taken to the hospital in a cab, and expended his last
shilling in paying his fare. He was first taken to a doctor
in Bethnal•green, who said it was a case for the London
Hospital. The first thing he did whea his speech returned
was to thank the gentlemen for the cure they had effected.
Mr. Corrie—Was the cure very sudden
The prisoner—Oh, yes, sir. They " gammonised " me,
and I recovered the use of my speech and my leg at the
same time. I have a home and plenty of work, sir, and I
have no desire to be physicked in an hospital.
Mr. Conaor—He had been drinking, but he was able to
write on a slate, " admit me into the hospital," which was
done. . . .

The prisoner said he would take ears not to go to the
hospital again is such a plight.
Mr. Corrie-1 don't suppose you will. New go about
your business.
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A broker's assistant, in the service of Mr. Jacobs, an
auctioneer, applied to Mr. Arnold for a warrant for the
apprehension of a person for drugging him, under the fol-
lowing circumstances.
The applicant said, on Moaday last, he was put in pos-
session under a distress for rent, at Nos. 19 and 20, Cam-
den-place, Kensington,where he remained until the follow-
ing day, whoa one of the parties intimated that he had
settled the affair satisfactorily with the landlord, and in-
vited him to have some beer, as they intended to have a
jollification over the matter. A pot of beer was consumed
between several persons, including applicant, after which a
secoad was brought in, and towards twelve o'clock at
night a number of other persons kept looming in one after
the other, until both houses were filled, and there could
not at that time have been less than thirty persons upon
the premises. One of the sons fetched some gin, and gave
applicant a glass of it. He drank about three parts of the
spirit, and he then became quite unconscious, and com-
pletely lost his senses. When he recovered, some hours
afterwards, he found that both houses had been completely
stripped of the furniture, which had been carried away,
and also thirteen pigs. Ho was satisfied he had been
drugged, and that the gin given to him was impregnated
with some deleterious dreg, which had deprived him of his
senses.
Mr. Arnold asked the applicant if he was not sure
he bad lost his senses through the quantity of liquor he had
drunk. . . . . . .

The applicant was positive of that, u he had drank but
very little of the beer. When he came to his senses he
found twelve persons sitting in the room, and when be
spoke to them about not letting him know what they in-
tended to do, they swore at him, and told him that they
could put no dependence upon him. He had been spitting
blood ever since he had drunk the gin, which he never did
before. _ _ .

Mr. Jacobs, who attended with the applicant, said he
was placed in a very peculiar position. lie had distraint('
for 441., which he should have to pay. It was a most re•
markable affsir, as the applicant stopped by the empty
houses until the previous night before he came and com-
municated what had happened.
Mr. Arnold told Mr. Jacobs that he did not appear to
believe the applicant's story, which he admitted w.s a
very singular one.
Mr. Jacobs said it was a very strange story, and he really
could not understand it. Whet WM moat singular in the
transaction was, that lie whole of the 13 pigs were driven
out of the room in which the applicant was without his
being aware of it
Mr. Arnold said it was impossible he could issue a
warrant upon the statement now before him ; but he should
recommend him to make further inquiries, as he might
discover other facts that would more clearly implicate the
parties.
Mr. Jacobs asked his worship what he recommended Lill
to do in the matter.

thought be had better consult some at-
Coney, as be.
might be &DM to prove • conspiracy to derma
the laadierd

MARKETS.

COTTON. Ltvairoor., Nov. 3.—The market dosed
very steadily, at the curiae, of last week. Sales : 6,000
bales-1,000 for export and on speculatioa, comprising 200
Panama and Maranhains, at 60. to 7d. ; 100 Balua, at
614. to 81,1. ; &V Egyptian, at Sid. to Bid. ; 600 Sant at
211. to 40. ; and 100 ilea Islands, at 16d. to 2.. 7d. per lb.
MANCIIIIITIK. Nov. 3.—The 'market Is quiet, with
prices tolerably steady in light shirtier, soadapollanis, and
printing cloths, but sellers were in dread that the operatives
might give up their struggle, and by resuming labour, so
increase production as to very seriously force them down.
A rather more cheerful feeling pervaded the market egaie
in consequence of hopes held oat that peace would yet be
maintained, and from an easier state of the mousy market.
India yarns, particularly 40's mule, have been in greater
demand, and a good many asks have been effected. There
nes been a moderate business also in goods for the same
market.

WOOL.—BRADFOIII), Nov. 3.—There is no move in
combing wools, end the npp lee lathe banana' the staplers,
and coming to the commission houses, augurs strongly that
the country dealers have not had so many buyers visiting
them as in past years. It. real value in only ascertained at
the seat of consumption, but at present it is with the
greatest difficulty Wes of trilling importance can be effected.
boils and brokes continue to be made in limited quantity,
and prices unaltertd.—Dradford Olownr.

MANUFACTURES.— BEADYOID, Nov. 3.—Yarns:
The cessation of looms around here, and the turn-outs in
Lsncashirs, have brought the business of the spinners within
• narrow limit, and at no period for many years has there
been such a stoppage of machinery. In reeled yarns there
is some offering, not a flr.t class kind, by the oonsmiesion
houses, but such are the prices offered by the buyers
that it is found that to allow the frames to stand
is the course attended with the least loss. Pieces:
This Is never a very active season, the buying of
goods having closed for autumn, and being too early fur
spring; it is, however, reported that there are good orders
in hand for the American spring trade, but the merchants
pause till things assume a more settled appearance. The
quantity making is very meagre, and a continuants of this
necessary check will doubtless work for good, for it is un-
wise to produce cloth when it is not wanted, for the effect
is to raise the value of the raw material beyond its proper
worth.—Brodfo►d Observer.

CORN.—Butuntousas, Nov. 3.—At this dare market
there was a full supply of wheat, and we do not alter our
quotatiue, but to have made pegraa, la sales a reduction
must have been submitted to es aU qualities. Barley again
Is. per qr. higher. Oats held for a similar advance. Beans
Is. to Is. 6d, per qr. higher. Peas offering rather lower.
DEVIAILS, Nov. 3.—We had a moderate supply of wheat
which sold at la.t week's primps; the condition was very
soft and bad. There was a fair supply of barley, the best
samples maintained last week's prices, bat infenor qualities
were easier to buy. In oats, beans, and peas, there was no
alteration to not*. The following are the prices:—Wheat,
white, 84a per qr. ; best red, 735. to 808. ; middling, 60s. to
736.• inferior, 458. to Ws. Barley, 36e. to 45e. Oats, 235.
to 301. Beans, 425. to 565. Peas, 356. to 428. Flour, Hue,
per sack, 545. to 56e. ; seconds, 625. to 545.

fillascuneven, Nov. 3.—Oar market this storming was
thinly attended, and the busbies, passing in wheat and flour I
was of a limited character. In the currency of this day
se'unight, however, no change was apparent. Oats must
be noted Id, per 451 be. and oatmeal la. per load dearer.
Beane likewise advanced 2a. per qr.
Newel' Nov. 2. —At our market to-day, the attend-
ance has been better than could have been eapeeted, our
large November fair occurring yesterday. Burins, how-
ever, was not active in any description of corn. Little or
no variation in prices took place, and the market closed fist
throughout. Averages: Wheat, white, tram 80s. to 825.;
red, 701. to 73a. Barley, new, 38s. to 465. Oats, 335.
to 3.55. per 24 stones. Beene, old, 61s. to 635.
NZWBVILY, Nov. 3.—We have to report a large supply of
wheat, a great proportion out of condition, which caned
the trade to rule dull at a decline of 21s. per qr. Thulium
remarks may be applied to barley. An increased supply of
oats, beans, and peas ; prices steady.
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LTLIIIIIIDOI. Nov. 3.—Sur market is short of supplies.
The trade for wheat is dull and unaltered in value. Barley
is more in demand and beat qualities obtain is. per quarter
MOM money.

EINX11.";1011' Nov. 2.—We bad in the market to-day
861 qrs. wheat, 1,942 barley, 716 oats, and 99 beans. There
were sold—wheat, 619 qrs.; barley, 1,627 ; oats, 663; and
beans, 74. As compared with last week :—wheat was Is.
up on top, and 10d. up on the average. Barley was same
on the top, and ad. up on the average. Oats were 4d. up
on the top, and 4d. up on the average. Beans were Is.
up on the tep, and 3s. 7d. down on the aversice.
There was a fair supply of grain in the market to-day.
With the ezception of beans, prices again went up for all
other kinds. Wheat generally was in a very raw condi-
tion; notwithstanding, there was a considerable demand
for seed. Wheat, 60.1. to 89s. Barley, 265. 6d. to 455.
Oats, 16s. to 335. 4d. Beans, 445. to 625. Weight of top
wheat, 641 lbs.; barley, 68} ; oats, 46 lbs. ; beans,
66} lbs.
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WATERFORD, Nov. 2.—Since Saturday our arrivele of
foreign grain have been moderate, and from farmers the
supplies have proved exceedingly small, owing to the in-
cessant heavy rain which we have bad. The subdued tome
of the English accounts has checked the upward tendency
of our market, :but prioee of all articles are fully main-
tained.

CATTLE.—Latros, Nov. 3.—We bad 550 cattle (in-
cluding 65 foreign), and 3,800 sheep at the Mr to-day.
Buyers were numerous, and • pretty fair amount of busi-
ness was done. Prime English fed cattle realised, 7s. 6d.,
and foreign 6s. Bd. per stone of 161 be. ; sheep were sold at
6p. to 7d. per lb.
NXWARIL FAIR, Nov. I.—This was one of the largest
stock faits ever known at this town. The number of
beasts was unusually large, and yet, notwithstanding
the quantity, the prices were good, and this demand great.
Sheep were also numerous, but there seemed a downward
tendency in price. Ibises were not so plentiful, but the
demand was small, and the prices offered were not so high
as expected by the sellers. Upon the whole it was consi-
dered an exceedingly good fair for the seller. There were
1,933 sheep, 133 besets, and 77 pigs penned.
NEWARK. Nov. 2 —At our market to-day the quantity
of stock was only small, and not much bushing was trans-
acted. There were 53 sheep, 281 besets, and 65 pigs penned.
lIIMMURGII, Nov. 2.—The number of cattle in the
market this morning was 483, or 82 less than on
this day week. The stock shown were principally of
West Highlanders. A good demand. Cattle of the best
descriptions bronchi readily 9s. per Dutch stone. Top price
of the best beef, 9s. 6d. ; current, Bs. 6d. to 95.; middling
end Inferior sorts, from 84. to Bs. Bd. per Dutch stone. At
the close of the market • good el was effected.
The number of sheep was 4,688, or 1,274 less than last
week. Sales very dull, and last week's prices barely Main-
tained. Top pries of the best black-faced mutton, 61d. per
lb; curtest pries, fld. per lb.; middling and inferior sorts
from 41d. to sd. per lb. At the close of the market a great
many were unsold.