The Express.
London, England, 1851-08-19 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 19, 1851.

letters to Miss Julia Tomkinson end her mother. Ile has
bunted her whenever she got set into the lanes, been
making faces to her in church, and for the last three or tour
year, lie has made her life p•rfeetly intolerable. All this
(root a man whnse relations are domestics in this very
family, and without the least pretence to justify his min-
i duet, for Miss Tomkinson has never spoken to hm.
Tomkinson tells Mr. Tollemache what has happened, tend
le comes upon this man and gives him a horsewhipping.
Why, gentlemen, it was not in human nature to avoid
giving hint a horsewhipping.
Mrs. Tomkinson examined—l reside at Dorfold Hall.
Mr. Tollemache married my daughter in 1844, and lives
with me. I have received several letters since 1846, re-
meeting my daughter Julia. I have destroyed all but one.
All were in the same handwriting. I have seen one, in the
same handwriting, addressed to Miss Julia Temkinson. She
handed it to me. lie desired her to make an appointment
to meet him after dark. In one letter he said he was ruined,
that 1001. would right him, and then be would leave the
parish for some time. My daughter was the subject of
all his letters. He said he had received encouragement
from her. After some time I spoke to Mr. Storr, the cler-
gyman of the parish about him. On one occasion he in-
truded into my, grounds, and Mr. Tollemache then threat-
ened him. Mr. Tollemache saw all these letters. Had
never any communication with the man. His brother's
daughter was a cook at Dorfold for sometime. His brother
married two servants who lived in my family.
Cross-examined—When he intruded himself into
my presence I was giving an entertainment to the school
children. Their parents were asked to come. I do not
know that all were specially invited.
Miss Julia Tomkinson examined—l am in the habit of
going to the school about three times a week. I have been
met and waylaid by the plaintiff for the last five years. I
only received one letter from him. I never spoke to him.
I knew that he had been in the habit of insulting women for
the last 20 years. Ile has made faces and laughed in church.
New, I sayer dare go about Dorfold without attendants.
I Rev. F. Store, examined —I am the vicar of Acton, in
which parish Dorfold-hall is. Hulse has written in my
presence. When he called on me he spoke of courtship,
and said that it was of no use to carry it on any longer;
that the attachment between them must come to a conclu-
sion. I thought there seas something the matter with his
intellects—(laughter) ;—that was the most favourable con-
struction I could put upon his conduct. Mrs. Tomkinson
desired me to speak to him to request him to discontinue it.
Ile made me a solema promise that he would in nowise
trouble Miss Tomkinson.
Cross examined—lle once applied to me tolsorrow money.
I said I would speak to my servant-man, who lent him dl.
The receipt was signed in my study. I knew his former
conduct with women. I thought his intellect was not weak
enough to put him into an asylum. (Great laughter.)
Mary Itedrop examined—l live in the parish of Acton,
and have attended Acton church since a child. I have
noticed Hulse making signs, and throwing kisses to Miss
Tomkinson with hi, hands. (Laughter.) More especially
this last year be has appeared as though be would fly at her
(Laughter.)
Mr. Gibbs examined.—l have been in the habit of attend-
ing Acton Church. I have noticed that pulse's eye was
continually upon Miss Tomkinson. Whatever she did he
imitated. This conduct was very improper for a place of
worship. She has changed her seat. I hare observed him
in it different seat, that lie might still see her.
Thomas Pros is examined.-1 have been coachman to Mrs.
Tomkinson fur ten years. Hulse came to my house six
years ago and called me out. He said " It's no use for us
to go on in this way. alias Tomkinson and I have been
keeping company these last two years." I said " It's a
great untruth, Mr. Rube. " He then wanted me to take
a letter for him to Miss Tomkinson or give it to the maid.
I said, "Go your ways, and if you want a wife or lover take
me of your own rank." (Laughter.) Ile has never been
to me since.
George Williams examined.—l am farm bailiff at Dor-
fold. Last month Hulse came to me while I was driving a
et win a field. Ile wished sue to tell Mr. Toth:melte that
" Ile would make the case up if Mr. Jones would, as Mr.
Tollemache had not done him any bane, and if Mr. Tolle-
mache would par Mr. Jones's expenses of the ieurney to
Linden." lie said that would not be much. (Laughter.)
Ile believed Mr. Jones wanted to put Mr. Tollemache off
the bench. Ile said he was going to employ first-rate
counsel, and going to give them ?O. (Roars of laughter.)
John Barker examined.-1 ant a tanner and currier at
Nantwich. Hulse wanted to borrow some money from me.
I was afraid the affair between him and Mr. Tollemache
would involve him in difficulties. Ile said it would lie at
the expense of Mr. Jones. When he returned from London
he called oat me again. Ile said Mr. Jones had given him
51., and that he had returned him 30s. (Laughter.) I said
it was very unlikely that Mr. Jones would do work for
I nothing, and that one day lie might see Jones's clerk with
a pretty loi.g bill for him. Ile said he did not send for the
doctor ; that lie went down to Mr. Jones, and Mr. Holland
made his appearance. lle supposed Mr. Jones sent for the
doctor. lie said he hail received more harm from the doctor
than (runt Mr. Toilet-m(4w. (Laughter.) The doctor, he
said, gave him two pills, one of which nearly killed him,
and that Dr. Holland should never doetor him again. (Great
Ilaughter.) He called again, wanting money, but I would
sot lend him any as long as this ease was pending.
Mr. Sergeant Jones having addressed the jury,
Ills Lordship in summing up said: The question in this
ease really is, what anioulit of money ought the plaintiff
to receive tbr that beating which, beyond all doubt, has been
inflicted upon hint ? There is no doubt that Mr. Tollemache
committed the assault wloich is the subject of the present
action. The only witness who speaks of the actual assault
is Mrs. Latham; and all she heard was somebody hallooing.
She does not know who it RIM. The appearance of Hulse,
she says, was as though lie hail been struck ; but she does
not know whetlicr it was with the whip or with the hand.
The substance of the evidence is this: what Mr. Tollemache
did was not justifiable in point of law, hut he was extremely
annoyed, and lie knew of no mode to rid himself of the
annoyance but Otis way, which was not right in point at
law. It is for you to say to what amount of damages the
plaintiff is entitled.
.titer a few minutes' consideration, the jury returned a
verdict for the plaintiff —Detects" One Farthing, with a
request that the judge would not certify fur costs. The
decision was greeted with loud cheers from the people in
court.
This case closed the civil business of the assize. The court
o shortly before eight o'clock.

he took this present course rather than go behind Mr.
May's hack and indict hint at the Old Bailey. The cong-
plangent had occupied the premises for revwt years us
out
eating-house, but using to the proni, sbi pullol b
I'M the last twelve inoutio lie was compell,il to relinquish I
his trade. Ile ,Mr. fteeillc) occupied the place until the !
17th ult., whin he was turned out by the police. Ile
therefore contended that the premises wore not deserted,
and that six months' rent was not due at the time Mr. May
had obtained judgment in the county court for the rent duo
up to Lady Day ; consequently he could not swear that six
months was due at the time of making his information.
Mr. Beedle was sworn, and proved that he slept at the
house almost every night up to the 17th ult. His wife
lived along with her son, 167, Bishopsgate-street, but some-
times came home with him. Witness was a plasterer, and
frequently left the house front five o'clock in the morning
to seven o'clock in the evening. There was at the time
cooking apparatus and other fixtures worth more than 301.
Ile had been sued by Mr. May for two quarters' rent up to
March the 25th, andrjudgment wasobtained, but he had not
satisfied it. The house was pulled about his ears, and ho
could get nothing allowed for his loss, and could not carry
on his trade.
Mrs. Beedle was called, and her evidence was similar to
her husband's.
The magistrate said that he was of opinion that no wilful
perjury had been committed. The judgment obtained at the
county court not being satisfied, it appeared to him clearly
that two quarters' rent was actually due. As for the other part,
the house was considered deserted according to Mr. Beedle's
own statement, who stated that he was away all day, and
frequently slept away; therefore, under those circum-
stances, he must dismiss the complaint, but he could not
Live a certificate.
Mr. Teague informed the magistrate that with all due
submission to his decision, he should immediately proceed
with the witnesses to the Old Bailey, and indist Mr. May
for the perjury.

WANDSWORTH.
Sally Turner Winter, who has boen several times exa-
mined on suspicion of being concerned in the South-Western
Railway robberies, was again placed at the bar.
The prisoner's husband' is known to have been concerned
in the robberies, and 200/. in gold was found on her When

aprehended.
Mr. Beadon said that he could not remand her again, as
requested by the prosecutors, there being no evidence
against her. Big only course was to discharge the pri.
toner, but he should make no order respecting the money
or other property.
The prisoner here said, " I'm innocent of all, so help me '
(had. I am William Winter's wife, and he told me nothing.
Mr. Beadon said she must have been aware her husband
had done something wrong when she concealed 200 sove-
reigns, which, as a working man, he never could have saved.
The constable Addington, of the K division, who appre-
hended the prisoner, said that she had accounted for the
200 sovemigns, by stgting it was the produce of a legacy
left to her husband.
Prisoner—lf he did anything, he never told me; he never
made a confidant of me.
Mr. ll:Aden—l shall make no order about the money ;
that must be applied for to higher authorities. Tha urisoner
is discharged.

DlNtilin Ti) WORKMEN.--On Saturday evening
the workmen employed in the printing establishment of
Messrs. Bradbury and Evans were entertained by their
employers, according to annual custom, with a dinner at
llighbury Barn. One hundred and thirty sat down, pre.
aided over by Mr. Evans, who was supported on this occasion
by Messrs. Mark Lemon, Perceval Leigh, Horace Mayhew,
John Leech, and other gentlemen distinguished in periodi-
cal literature. Mr. Evans said that he felt proud of thus
meeting a body of workmen distinguished fur skill, steadi-
ness of conduct, and high character. Ile would be happy
to meet them more frequently did the stern necessities of
business permit, but he hoped that at all events he would
have the pleasure of sharing in their usual festivities. After
the usual toasts had been proposed and drunk—the estab-
lishment of Messrs. Bradbury and Evans having been given
—Mr. Greening lucidly described the origin and progress
of Messrs. Bradbury and Evars's establishment. Perse-
verance, integrity, and untiring energy had from a very
small beginning made this house second to no private
establishment in the British empire. Mr. Greening said
that the working men of England could have no
more ennobling example of what industry can ellisq than
in the success a the firm fur which most of them worked.
Mr. Bradbury, (the senior partner) said that Mr Greening
was right in much that he had told them about the estab-
lishment of Messrs. Bradbury and Evans. They had cons-
: mowed with but one press, and had locked up their first
horn' on au old tombstone from Whitechapel churchyard.
Be could assure thew that he had returned home to take
part in this meeting, and to see around him the friends
whom he esteemed, the men employed in the firm of Brad-
bury and 1';tt).1151. Messrs. Percival Leigh and Mark
Lemois having addressed the assemblage in hi:morons and
most appropriate speeches, the company adjourned to the
grounds, and having enjoyed themselves in the various o'er-
taws and games, for which this suburban tavern ;has been
long celebrated, returned to the dining room and prolonged
till a late hour, with harmony and merriment, the enjoy-
ments of a day which those coacerued will remember with
pleasure.

STRIKE AMONGST VIT. FItAMEWOIIK-KNITTT:RS.-
On 'Tuesday last a three counties delegate meeting of the
framework-knitters was held at their cummittee-room,
Colwiek-street, Nottingham (a reduction having been made
in the wrought hose brunch), 44 for the purpose of taking
into consideration the propriety of amalgamating all the
branches in one association, and the advisability of having a
general strike, in order to prevent a general reduction iu the
price of labour." After some discussion, the following resolu-
tions were posed " That a general cessation Irons labour ut
all branches in the cotton hose department du take place forth-
with, and we, the delegates present at this meeting, pledge
ourselves to use our utmost exertions to carry out toe same."
"That we, the executive committee of the above branches,
do discountenance any ill, gal proceedings or intimidation
living used in carrying out the above object." Mr. Thomas
Mee, of Arnold, occupied the chair, and the proceedings
were conducted with decorum and order. The branches
that have struck are the dropooff, cut-up, and selvaged heel,
and wrought house. On O. editesday evening, from halls
past sit to half-past eight o'clock, a body of turn-outs from
' Arnold paraded Nottingham with a band of music, calling
at the workahops of those hands who had not struck, and
requesting them to join their ranks. Some obeyed the
mandate, but others preferred to work at the abatement
rather than throw up their work. We are glad to learn
that no intimidation is resorted to, and we trust such a
practice will not be commenced.—Auttinyhani Mercury.
DEATHS BY LlGHTNlNG.—lmitields were held on
1 Saturday, at Droylselt n, Lancashire, on two men who had
been killed by lightning during the storm of Wednesday
hog. The first inquiry was into the death of John Ogden,
aged 10, farm servant to Mr. George Castry, of Clayton. in
Droylstlen, who went into the %hippo., on Wednesday,
about two o'clock in the afternoon, to take shelter from ti.'
storm. The daughter of Mr. Cowry, alarmed at a heavy
peal of thunder, rusheil out of the house soon afterwards!
into the shippon for safety, and found it filled with smoke,
with a strung smell of sulphur. On looking round she!
Inund Ogden and three cows on the shipper' tutor,
all of whom had been killed by the lightning.!
Ogden's cap had been dashed from his head, and turn
into shreds by the electric shock, but the only mark of vio-
lence left on his person was the scorching of his hair at the
crown of his head. The second inquest was on the body of
young man named William Harrison, of Woodhouse*,
near the same lilac:, u handloorn weaver. lie was return-
ing
down stairs in the cottage of his parents, about a quar-
ter to four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, tool was struck
by ILlitning, and killed almost instantaneously. His father !
and mother were in the cottage' and heard an exclamation
from him of " Oh, mother," anil on running to his assist-
ance Inland him quite dead. His hair was scorched near
the crown of his head, and a tew blisters were found on his
body, from the scorching heat of the electric fluid. The
juries in both cases found verdicts of " Accidental death."
SUSPECTED MURDER. AT BLAENCWM.—Consider-
able excitement prevailed in the neighbourhood of Blaen-
cum, near the village of Conwil, in this county, on Satur-
day evening last, by a report which was then circulated that
a servant girl, named Muth Jones, had been found dead in
in
Linkparkain Pond, having several wounds on her person.
Linkparkmain Pond is about twenty yenta in length and
nearly the same in breadth, and not more than t 1 yard deep.
A little way from the edge of this pond the unfortunate
young woman was found, lying on her face in the water,
and one of her hands clutched fast and full of mutt. She
had all her clothes on, with the exception of her esp.
The handkerchief which was round her neck, was not in
its proper place over her bosom, but turned up behind.
When she was taken out of the water several wounds
were observed on the back of her head. Spots of blood
were noticed on that part of the hedge near the pond,
and directly opposite the place where the body was found,
and close to a gap through which cattle pass to the
pond. The stick which is usually kept across this gap to
prevent access to the pond was fixed in its proper place
when the body was picked up. The footprint of a man
was distinctly observed on the edge of the pond nearest the !
body. that part being soft. It was evidently the impress of
a nailed shoe, but the prints of the nails were not sufficiently
distinct to be counted. The impression of the toe-plate was
lorry plain. A person who was present took the dimensions
of the footmark. There was only one footprint, the other
portion of the ground around the pond was hard and dry.
We have been informed that the deceased, Huth Junes,'
who was a single woman, about seventeen or eighteen
years of age, was a servant of Mr. David Jones, of Moen.
cum The last time she was seen alive was on Friday
night last, between 9 and 10 o'clock, when her mistress,
Mrs. Jones, ordered her to put some loaves of bread into
the oven, after which she was at liberty to go to bed. She
was then dressed in her working clothes, but had no
stockings on. She gave no intimation to her mistress that
she had any thought of going out. She ate her supper
as usual, and there was nothing observed in her manner
in the bast calculated to awaken any suspicion. In the
course of the evening she informed Mrs. Jones that the
daughter of a man at Dwllbach accompanied her home
from Newcastle market, where she had that day been, and
that she had purchased a shawl with the half-crown (refer-
! ring to one Mrs. Jones hail given her in the morning before
she went to market) instead of the shoes she had purposed
lying, as she could not procure any to suit her. No noise
wk atever was heard in the house during the night. Oa
various 00CIViiefl1 Mr. and Mrs. Jones have heard the voice
and ,footfalls of a man who used to visit deceased. This
min, who was paying his addresses to the deceased, we
ways• is at present unknown, as she had always refused to
UM he., mistress who he was. Aa inquest was held on
Monday last, before George Thomas, Esq., at Conwil, and
ilepaitioaa then aim to not been made public.—
Caroortbat Immo&