The Express.
London, England, 1853-09-10 00:00:00

BOW-STREET.

Charles Clements, potman at the George publie-house,
Great Queen-street, who had been ri mended on several
ehargr of arson, was brought before Mr. Henry for further
examtoatios. _ _ _

hlr. Braldwood, the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade,
attended to watch the ease.

Mr. Pollard, from the office of Mr. Hubler, solicitor for
the prosecution, stated that there were as many as tour or
five additional cues of suspicion against the prisoner, if
they could be gone into—one or more fires having occurred
at each of the houses where the prisoner had been previously
employed.
At the first examination it was proved that two fires had
broken out at the George—one in the night of August 23,
when the prisoner called up the landlord and gave the
alarm, and the other a few days afterwards. The insurance
offices (the Union and Monarch) repaired the damage done
to the premises, but made no award to the servants for as-
sisting in putting out the fire—a circumstance which was
the subject of a remark by the prisoner to a fellow-servant.
At about the same time a fire was discovered in the shop of
Mr. Hawkes, next door, where the prisoner was in the habit
of delivering beer. It transpired further that the prisoner
was formerly in the employ of Mr. Boulter, landlord of the
Bell, in Leicester-street, where two serious fires occurred,
after the first of which the prisoner received 81. or 91. by
way of compensation for the alleged loss of his clothes, and
for his services in assisting to put out the fire, bat he re-
ceived no allowance alter the second fire, because his muter
had reason to know that his boxes were empty.
Mr. Braidwood, in answer to the magistrate, stated that ,
It bad coat the insurance offices about 3001. to repair the
damage caused by the fire at the George.
Emma Burton, a servant, stated that she went icto Mr.
'knitter's service in April, 1851, on the re-opening of the
house after a fire. The prisoner was potboy there. He
received notice to quit, for using abusive language to Mrs.
Boulter, the landlord's mother. Oa that occasion the pri-
soner said to witness, "Then have been two Catherine-
wheels here' and there shall be another, for I will have my
revenge." He was very angry at the time, sod be also said
that the old b— (meaning Mrs. Boulter) should perish in
flames. Witness and the other servants were so alarmed at
his threats that they did not think it safe to sleep in the
house ; and Mr. Booker ordered him out that very night.
The prisoner returned the next morning for his wapei, and
asked for a character ; but his master said he should decline
to say anything for or against him.
The prisoner—l don't recollect saying anything about
Catherine-wheels, although the " gents" that used the par-
lour used sometimes to let off such things, and I might have
meant that.

Witness—At another time he tic d a piece of paper to the
cat's tail and then set bre to it, and the cat ran all our the
house with the paper
The prison.—That is all a falsehood, but she can swear
what she likes.

Caroline Cameron, another servant who wu in the same
employ at the time, corroborated the last wititess's evidence
respecting the prisoner's threats, although she &clue that
she never knew, and did not now know, what a Cathe-
rine-wheel was.

411C;Otilitorfor the prosecution was about to examine a
number of licensed victuallers who had previously em.
ployed the prisoner, and in whose houees fires had occurred
one or twice during the time he li red with them, but such
evidence was not deemed admissible.

Mr. Henry inquired if any of the officers of the fire bri-
gade had examined Mr. Large's parlour at the George ?
George Colt, the foreman, stated that he was called in
after the first fire, and Mr. Large showed him a bundle of
paper forced into an aperture in the par.our wainscutind.
At the second fire it was found that this paper had been
ignited, but the damage done at that time did nut extend
beyond the wall. The paper was part of a newspaper.
Mr. Henry inquired if there was anything on the frag-
ments of the newspaper to show the date of it ?
Inspector Mitchell said there was an account of the cab
strike on some of the pieces, so the paper could not have
been a very old one.
Mr. Henry—Was ■ny award made to the prisrner, or
=rot Mr. Large's servants, by the insurance offices ?
Mr. Large replied in the negative.
Mr. Henry asked it Mr. Luge's fire wu reported to the
superintendent as wilful or accidental ?
Mr. Draidwoud said it was not the practice to make
written reports of a fire being wilful. It bad been found
to cause some difficulty, co no reports of that kind were
now received. Ho was informed, verbally, that it was

Mr. Henry—There could be no legal difficulty, for such
reports would be regarded in the light of privileged commu-
nications.

Cull, the foreman, said that he reported the fire as
" doubtful," although he had no doubt it was wilful.
Mr. Henry wishtd to know if any of the insurance offices
who had been injured by these repeated fires intended to
take up the prosecution ?
Mr. Braidwood was of opinion that they did not intend to
interfere in the matter, although aware of the tact', as re-
ported in the newspapers.
Mr. Henry said it would be of no use then to proceed
further with the cue. The circumstances deposed to in
evidence were suspicious, but it was poNsible that the pri-
soner's conduct and observations might be explained con-
sistently with his innocence. In Mr. Large's case it was
clear that the prisoner was the first to call in the police
after the tire had broken out; and in the other cases, al-
though it was strange that there had been so many fires in
places where the prisoner had been formerly employed,
the mete coincidence was not evidence of guilt. Ile thought
no jury would convict him of the capital charge, and there-
fore the prisoner must be dismissed ; but he could be taken
again at any future period, if anything more satisfactory
and conclusive should be discovered.
The prisoner, who had a broad grill upon his countenance
during the greater part of the examination, theft left the
dock.

THE NEW CAB LAW.—A correspondent says :
" It is worthy .3f bring impressed upon the attention of the
public, that the new act for regulating hackney carriazes
within the metropolitan police district, requires the drivers
of such carriages to deliver to the hirer thereof, when such
carriage is hired, a ticket, on which shall be printed, in
legible letters, the words, hackney carriage,' and the
number of the Stamp-office plate fired upon such carriage, in
large legible figures. The use of such ticket is obvious from
the other words printed thereon, vie., 'reference in can, of
complaint' or for recovery of property left in the carriage.'
I The Commissioners of l'olice cannot assist persona to te-
ll cover such property, unless they take this ticket to the
police office in Scotland-yard, and if the driver shall not
have deposited the property at a police station, the ticket
will enable the police to trace the driver, which they
cannot be spared to do without oar. All persons hiring a
hackney carriage should, therefore, demand the tick, t
before they get in, as nu arriving at railways, places of
amusement, &c., many incidents arise to cense them to
forget asking tor one, or neglecting to take a ticket even if
offered by the driver."
ACCIDENT TO SIR JOHN lIARE.—As Sir John
Hare was taking a onus irJM his office, St. Philip's, by
way of the cattle market, towards Brislisigtou, his horse
took fright near the Marsh.briage, and became uninsnage.
able. He, however, succeeded in getting out from the
hack of the vehicle, and escaped with a few alight brute's,
leaving a young man in the phaeton of the name of Cam*,
who had not proceeded many yards before a collision took
pace against a cart, which threw him out with great vio•
knee, broke Lis arm, and caused a contusion of the (see.
He was taken to Guinsia.street Hospital, where he met Da-
m diets atten ion, and u now in a fair way of recovery.—
Bristol Gazelle.

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SUGAR.—The average price of Sugar, the produce of
the British possessions in America, computed from the re-
turns made in the week ending the 6th of September, 1553.
is 241. 7ld. Sugar, the produce of the Mauritius, 255. 91.1.
Sugar, the produce of the East Indies, 275. 111 d. The
,average price of the three foregoing descriptions of Sugar,
I jointly, is 255. ltd. per cwt.

BRISTOL, SIP?. 9.
EVOAR.—The market has been steady, though not vc ry
active, which, however, is chiefly owing to the indifferent as-
sortment offering—as there is still a goucldereand, especially
for refining sorts, and of which the supply is miserably
short. lc Mauritius we are without transactions to report ;
but in foreign the sales reach 3,500 boxes yellow Rama-
nabs, floating,—at very full prices. Refiners produce con-
tinues to meet with a steady sale, but prices arc not higher.
num Is much wanted, but there is scarcely any offering.

COTTON.—LiTastrooL, Siter.9.—The moderate amount
of business transacted in the cotton market during the pre-
sent week, with the limited quantity taken for home con-
sumption, gives ptetty clear evidence of the state of things
both here and in Manchester. We cannot, however, reduce
the quotations in any instance; and in the middling sorts of
American, if pretty clean with their full staple, there is
much &moue, and almost scarcity. With an increased de-
mand, it appears to us as if that peculiar quality would
have a tendency rather upward than otherwise ; while the
very ordinary are in such immense abundance as to be more
and more difficult to dispose of. The Committee of Brokers
place fair uplands at 63d., Mobile 61d., and Orleans 60.,
being the same as last week. 2,190 American, 250 Surat,
and 50 Peruarn, are reported to have been taken on specu-
' lotion; and 5,060 American, and 570 Surat, for esport.
Sales for the week, 32,590 bales.

WOOL.—LEEfie. SEPT. 9.—la English wool sales have
this week been only to • small extent, at stationary priers.
The stocks of German wools in the market at present are
not heavy, but the recent further advance on the high
range of prices established last fairs has evidently impeded
consumption in this district. Colonial wools have scarcely
been in so good demand during the past week. Pries are
very firm, at the closing rates of last sales.
ButievoL, Sam.. 9.—Our usual autumn great wool fair
closed last night. The quantity pitched fell a good deal
short of that sent in last year—a circumstance, no doubt,
to some extent owing to an anticipation on the part of the
staplers that wools would not realise the late prices, but
also probably influenced by the fact thut sales are now
largely made by samples frem the balk, the deliveries to be
regulated by order. There was an average attendance of
buyers, but the prices asked to a great extent re-
' striett d sales. Low class wools were a good deal inquired
for, but for the better descriptions there were not many
purchasers. Tegs, which have latterly been in such re-
quest, experienced a reaction, and were very difficult to
wove, and fleeces could only be done by stdplers submitting
to prices which did not remunerate the prime cost from the
farmer to them. Skin lambs brought from 13d. to 17d.
per lb.; and !leap for 10d. to 16d. per lb.

METALS.—Mr. Moate's circular states that the metal
market is looking remarkably healthy, and prices gene-
rally show an upward tendency; this is seen to be an
excellent feature, when it is considered that the Bank have
rai.ed their rate of discount, and proves that the bugles,
now doing is a legitimate one, and that speculation is ab-
sent in every tali& connected with the trade, with the
exception of Scotch pies, and even with respect to them, it
is generally supposed that much higher rates would rule if
it we re not for bear sales, as the stock is weekly diminish
trig to an enormous extent. Rails are very firm. Bar iron
rs more in request. Staffordshire manufactured iron :
There is an excellent business doing ; an official advance at
the next quarterly meeting is not improbable. Scotch
pigs : A 'considerable business has been done ; and prices
have fluctuated from Ms. to as. ; the market leaves off at
614. lid , buyer'. Staffordshire pig iron : A large trade
doing; purchases cannot beso easily made this week as lut by
10s. per ton. Swedish iron is dull of sale. Swedish steel :
Purchases have been made at rates which have not trans-
pired. Copper is in good demand, and few of the smebers
are disposed to sell at present rates. Banca tin: Some
considerable purchases for home consumption have taken
ph.ce at 1211. to 1221. 10s. English tin is very firm ;
another advance is spoken of. Spelteris firm at 21/. 17s.
on the spot, and 221. to arrive. Lead : Spanish is more in-
quired after. Tin plots may be considered to have ad-
vanced quite 21. per box.

LEATHER.—LEEDS, SEPT. 9.—We had a good supply
of most descriptions of leather at the fair this week, parti-
cularly shaved hides, which were abundant. Calf skins
were scarce, and obtained an advance of Id. to 2d. per lb. ;
all other goods being readily sold at fully late prices.
BRISTOL, BEET. 9.—Our great fair which commenced on
Tuesday closed this day, sod it has been one of the most
important and encouraging that we have Lad fur yearn,
there having been an extensive and continued demand far
leather during the past month, and the arrivals of fresh
goods having been small, our statics, previous to the fair,
bad been exceedingly low, considerable supplies, however,
I were sent forward,and large sales have been effected, particu-
larly of dressing leather, upon which a further advance has
been obtained. There is a general feeling, that as the
sea .on for an increased consumption advances prices will
rule still higher. Upon the whole, we have never known'
tee trade in a more satisfactory state.—DttEliSlNG LEATHER :
We have experienced a fair demand for hest saddlers' and
heavy barn. is hides. Common and shaved hides have met
with a brisk inquiry, and have advanced in price since
our last, from id. to Id. per lb. Skies of all
averages have been very sparingly supplied, and
have again advanced from Id. is 2d. per lb.;
we have no stock left unsold. East India, Petersburg, :end
English skip have been very saleable at higher rates.
English horse hides have heroine very scarce, and are much
inquired fur; Spanish has met with a fair demand at our
quota ions. Basil, arc exceedingly scarce, and have been
moved off readily at an advance of from lei. to 2d. per lb.
But little has been done Lere in seal skins, owing to want
of supply ; they art very saleehle.—SOLl LEATHER: The
sale of butts at the fair and during the past week have been
very extensive, so much so as to lead to a very general
belief that a further rise in prices, of from Id. to 2d. per
lb., was about to be immediately established. Although an
advance has been mule upon some tonnages, and the ten-
d ncy of prices is decidedly upwards, yet at present we
cannot make any alteration in our qnotstions. We are of
opinion, however, that these expectations were a little pre-
ineture, and that if the consumption throughout the coun-
try continues as of late, the advance contemplated
will take place before the end of the year. Offal
`5 by no mss-.s plentiful, and fully maintains Ide
' prices —CURRIED LEATHER: We have exp.rienct el a
a good dememel for dressed kip, butts, dressed skins and
shoe butts, all these have been sparingly supplied, and have
meta
i ready sale on arrival.—Rew GOODS : We have had
two vesselsn since our last—the Helena from BM (halide
with 6.527 *eked hides and the Nil Desperandum, from
Buenos Ayres, with 3,808 salt. hints. Both sold for arri-
val. The salted
now held in this market is very small.—
Balta. AND VALON IA : We have not heard of any sales ot
importance in hark. The arrivals of valoniit since our last
have amounted to about 420 tens, the
_principal part of
which has been taken for consumption. The stock on hand
is only moderate and prices are firm.
CORN.—CHEINSFORD, Sept. 9.—The supply of both
old and new Wheat was small to-day. All the best de.
scriptioa of new and old was taken at about last week's
prices; but, a good deal of the new being out of condition,
Is. to 2e. per qr. had to be submitted to before sales could
be effected. Wheat, old white, 63r. to 68.. ; red, old, 600.;
new red, 565. to 6)s. ; extra, 625. Is Barley but little of-
fering; Sae malting, 401. per qr.

. -
LINCOLN, Sept. 9.—Our market was well supplied with
Wheat to-day, the principle part being of the new crop of
fair quality, there was a good business done at 2a. decline,
the market closing dull. A few samples showing of Barley
and Oats of the ucw crop. Wheat, red, 5.55. to 595. ;
white, 60a. to 621.
LlTxitroot., Sim. 9.—At this day's market there was a
good attendance of the town and country trade, who showed
more disposition to ent,r into stock than of bite, and a con-
siderable business was done in wheat and flour, both on
speculation and fur consumption, at an advance of 2d. per
701bs. an.: 1.41. per barrel, prime white American wheat
being saleable at Bs. Bd. to 81. ed per 701b5., Western Canal
or Genesee flour at 28*. Gd. to 295. 6.1., and Baltimore and
rldladelpbta at ,ins. to 41$. Od. per barrel. Sack dour was
also rather d . Oats met with a slow sale, at late rates;
but oatmeal was in brisk demand, at the extreme prices
current on Tuesday. Beans and passe were without change
in value ; but barley, Ming scarce and in requ,st, was ld.
per 601bs. dearer. Indian corn, both on the spot and afloat,
was in good demand, and the turn in favour of the seller.
Arrivals into Liverpool from the 6th September to the
Bth September, inclusive :—Wheat, 6,273 qrs. ; Malt, 363 :
Oats, 75; Beans, 4,0G3; Indian Corn, 3,70,4; Oatmeal. 603
sack. ; Flour, 6,699 barrels. Exports to Ireland: Wheat,
1,107 qrs.; Indian Corn, 173; Flour, 1,680 sacks and 290
barrels.

W•KEFIELD, Sept. 9.—The weather this week, on the
whole, has been favourable, though not brilliant, so as to
vive fine condition, nevrrtheli sa considerable progress it
daily made in stacking Wheat. The Baltic vessels are nearly
all in. Our supply of nice fresh quality of Wheat to-day,
let only moderate, and moat of ti o granary parcels ere with-
drawn for the mesent, holders evincing a desire to wait for
the !Mal result of the crop, which is so generally badly
spoken of. We quote fresh old at the rates of last week, but
inferior sorts rather lower and difficult to quit New Bar-
ley is wanted end will fetch good prices. Oats and Shelling
firm at full rates. Beans scarce and quite as dear. Little
pas,ing its other articles. buttons during the week :
Wheat, 7,087 ; liatley, 310; Oats, 2U; Beans, 529;
ltopeseed, 128 ; Shelling, 92 loads.

COALS.-Losnote, Sam 9.-Ships at market, 62;
sold, 66.-Barnhope, 20s. 64.; Carr's Hartley, 23..;
Davison's West Hartley, 23.. 6d. ; lied ey's Hartley, 225. ;
Howard's West Hartley Netherton, 23.. 64. ; Loagridsre's
West Hartley, 23.. 64. ; Ravi nsworth Watley, 23s 64. ;
Stobert's Har'ley, 22. ; Tanfield Moor, 21s. ; Tanfield
Moor Butes, 20s. 64.; Tyne Main, 194 64.; West Ilartley,
235. 64. ; Willington Hartley, 235. Bd. ; Wylsm, 245. ;
Walls End Gosforth, 255. ; Wails End Hedley, 245. 64.;
Walls End Johnson, 23a. W.; Walls End Wharncliffe,
24.. 9d.; Walls End Belmont, 255. 64.; Walls End Eram.
welluate, 25.. 6d ; Walls End Iletton, 26s ; Walls End
Keuier Orange, 254.64. ; Walls End Lamhton, 265.; Welts
End Russet's Heston, 265. Walls End Stewart's, 26e. ;
Walls End Wearnsuuth, 245.64.; Walls End Casio', 265. ;
Walls End Health 11.11, 264. ; Walls End Kelloe, Vic ;
Walls End West Hello', 241. 6d. ; Walls End South Hartle-
pool, 265. ; Walls End Tees, 265.; CIIMOI, 275.; Vietotia
Bunn, 21.. 6d. ; Waulsys Anthracite, ado.

FROM THE • LONDON GA ZETTE—Friday, Sept 9.

DOWNING-STREET, SEPT. 9.
The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for
the appointment of Colonel the Honourable Charles Beau-
mont Phipps, Keeper of her Majesty's Privy Puree, to be
an Ordinary Member of the Civil Division of the Third
Class, or Companions of the Most Honourable Order of the
Bath.