The Express.
London, England, 1866-09-28 00:00:00

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IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
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SOUTHAMPTON, Stn.. ZS.
The West India packet Seine has arrived here
Juarez has taken Tampico and St. Bias.
Bazaine is suspected to be acting in opposition to
Maximilian, in acccordance with secret orders
from the Emperor of the French.
The Seine has brought a million and a half of
dollars from Mexico.

Monsignor de Merode, the ex-minister of war to
the Pope, is now at Ostend.
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repression.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Con'burn.)
Ti! RC HALL, HALL, AND HALL.—DIVIDZNO.
The bankrupt. in this case were Win. Hall, Thos. /Veneer
Hall, and Wm. John Hall, who traded as wharfingers, on the
premises so well known as " HalPs.wharf ," in Thamee-street,
The failure took plus so long ago as 1834, and dividends
amounting to 8.. bd. in the pound have since been paid on
the joint estate, against which the proofs were about
T 3,000/. Circumstances have Awe occurred which enable
the assignees to declare a considerable further dividend.
The premises known u Hall's-wharf were the property of
the bankrupt Wm. John Hall, and were charged with
an annuity of considerable amount to his wife. In
consequence of the death of that lady, the assignees have
recently been able to deal with the property, and the re-
sult it that after payment of • dividend of 10s. 6d. on the
separate estate of William John Hall, making, with the
former dividend, 20.. in the pound, • surplus of 8,151 f.
remained to be carried to the joint estate, which will
a further dividend of 6s. or 6.. 8/1. in the pound, making
altogether about 15.. in the pound.
This was a sitting for dividend on the joint and separate
estates.
Mr. Hayward, clerk to the official sasignee, laid the re-
quisite papers before the court, and the usual order for •
dividend will be made, subject to the investigation of •
claim for 400/. by Mears. &Hans, of Hamburg. The divi-
dend wal be payable at the office of Mr. Parkyns, the
official assignee ; the day of payment will be announced in
due course.

THE POLICE COURTS.
(THIS DAY.)

GUILDHALL.
BAD BRAT. —TH RES_ 00211VICTIO1c8,

William Hunt, a farm e;;;;FdiTryman, of Barking, in
Essex, was summoned at the instance of the Commis-
sioners of Sewers for the City before Alderman Abbiss, for
having, on the 6th of September, deposited in Altigate-
market four quarters of beef for the purpose of sale, and
intended for the food of man, the same being diseased,
unsound, and unwholesome, and unfit for the food of man.
Mr. Baylis prosecuted on behalf of the Commissioners of
Sewers ; and Mr. Wontuer, junior, appeared for the de-
fendant. _ _ . .

Aida man Abbiss, after bearing the evidence, said, here
was a man with a cow that he knew to be sutferin; from
the lung disease, and which he could not sell in his own
neighbourhood, taking the chance of selling it by sending
to the London market, not caring about the Londoners
being poisoned with bad meat that could not be sold in
the countif. It might have been sent to a person less
conscientious than Mr. Scales, and this found its way to
consumers. Mr. Scales had behaved in a way that he
hoped every salesman would imitate. Under all the cir-
cumstances he should find the defendant 101. and costa.
The fine and costs were paid, the defendant stating that
he would not have sent it had not his own butcher said it
was fit for food. . . _

Henry Cole, a farmer in West HanniniFfieldt near
Chelmsford, was summoned for sending a pig weighing
50Ibs. to Leadenhall-market for sale, the same being unfit
for the food of man.

-- ---
Mr. Baylis prosecutsd in this cue ; and Mr. Cole con-
ducted hts own defence.

Alderman Abbias said there was no doubt the pig was
not fit for human food, but after the evidence that had
been given it was not • case for a heal/ penalty. lie
should fine him U. and costs. They were immecl,ately
paid.
Thomas Harris, of Liason-grove,was summonedfor send-
ing 501br. of beef to Newgate-market on the Bth of Sep-
tember for sale, the same being unfit for the food of man.
Mr. Baylis pp ted ; and Mr. Weatherkeed, from the
office of Mr. Beardappeared
, r the defendant.
The facts as disclosed in evidence were rather singu-
lar. Mr. Gawthorpe, a schoolmaster, residing at Hayes,
had a very fine cow, worth 271., that alved in the begin-
ning of September, and a day or two after she got puerpe-
ral fever, with partial apoplexy, and dropped. A veteri-
nary surgeon was sent for, and he sent her a stimulant,
but when he saw her he recommended her to be
killed. The man who killed her telegraphed to
the defendant to come down with his horse and cart imme-
diately, and he got down there about midnight on the 6th
of September. He went to Mr. Gawthorpe, and purchased
the oow, " dressed," for V. 18s. Coming home, about 3
o'clock in the morning, the defendant ran into another
cal. in the Broadway, Uxbridge-road, Baling. Sergeant
Dodd, of the X division, came up, and not toeing satis-
fied with the answers of the defendant and the
man who was with him, detained them until
he ascertained the truth of their statement. He
then let them go on condition that defendant
took the meat to Mr. Newman, the inspector of meat at
Newgate-market, before he offered it for sale. Sergeant
Dodd then communicated with Mr. Newman to look out
for it, but as it did not arrive that morning Sergeant Dodd
c..me up himself next morning and saw the defendant in
the market. Ho asked him where the cow was, and he
took him and Mr. Newman to Mr. Purdue's shop, where
there was a piece of beef about 60155. weisht hanging up.
On one aide the witnesses contended that under the cir-
cumstances the meat was fit for human food, and on the
other that it was not.

Mr. Newnan admitted, in reply to Mr. Weatherhead,
that he should not have known the meat vras bad if his
attention had not been called to it. It did not look bad
on the outside, but when he cut it he found serum between
the muscles and the flesh.

Mr. Purdue'. man said that he had been offered sd. per
pound iorlit by a customer, and rtfuaed it because he
thought it was worth more.

Alderman Abbiss said this case differed from the others,
and bo thought that justice would be done by inflicting a
a fine of 50.4. and costs.

The fine wee paid.
BUN STREET.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN orzli DAT.

John Brown, a brtiy, powerful-looking man, who de-
an:bed himself as a labourer, was charged :tb steaFng a
purse, containing lf. Ba. thl., from a decent looking young
woman, named Eliza Wicklegren.
Complainant said—l live at 22, Greville-street, Flatten-
garden. At about half-past 3 o'clock yesterday aftei noon
I was passing through Angel-court, Strand, when the pri-
soner came up and made a clutch at my purse, which I
was canying in my hand. Re threw me dow.i on the
ground, and beat my hand with his knuckles till I was
forced to let the purse go. When he got the purse from
me he ran away with it. I ran after him, but he to- .ted
into the yard at Somerset house, where I lost sight of b'tn.
The purse contained a sovereign, Bs. in silver, 6d. 'ti cop-
per, and a small Swedish coin.
The prisoner-1% nen I caught hold of the purse, r,4 not
you stoop?
Witness—l may have done so.
The prisoner—And did you not stumble against my
legs, which caused you to fall!
Witnen—No ; you threw me down.
The prisoner said he did not mean to throw her down,
or use any violence.
Police-constable Wareham, F 144, stated—The pro-
secutrix, having informed him of the robbery, and
of the spot where she lost sight of the robber, witness
in search of him, and found him by the river side, on
the works of the embankment. Witness recognised him
from the description given by the prosecutrix. and took
h'in into custody. A sovereign, eight shillings in silver,
and sixpence in copper was found on him, and the puree still
containing the Swedish coin was picked up on the em-
bankment near where he stood.

Sergeant Ackrell, of the F division, stated that he was
present at the Central Criminal Court when the prisoner
was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for a robbery.
He could not give the date now but could ascertain before
the ti lel.

The prisoner—You are mistaken. It was only three
years.
Ackrell— I think lam right ; four years. But that will
be ascertained.

The prisoner was committed for trial.
CLERKENWELL
BURGLARY AND CLEVER CAPTURE.

A rough, dirty-looking fellow, who gave the name of
Gtorgc East, aged 23, and described himself ass smith, re-
siding at 19, Back-street, Hatton-garden was charged
before Mr. Barker with burglariously breaking and enter-
ing the dwelling-house of Mr. Edward Bergeron, at IT,
Devonbbire-street, Islington, and stealing therein one
timepiece and one table-cover, value 211.

Jaiie Liftly said—l am in the service of Mr. Bergeron as
a domestic servant. The time-piece produced is his pro-
perty, and was safe on Wednesday night on the mantel-
shelf of the front parlour, at half-past nine. I bad occa-
sion to go into the parlour to see what time it was, and
after I had so seen I came out, locked the door,went down
stairs, leaving the key in the door. About 20 minutes past
10 I heard some one coming in at the street-
door, but thinking it was my master I did not take any
notice, as he was in the habit of letting himself in with
the hitch key. I beard a footstep in the passage. A
moment or so afterwards there was a knock at the door
and on going up I found the street door and
the parlour-door open, and on looking into the
parlour I missed the clock and the table cover.
The laundress was at the street door. I heard her come
on to the step. I did not see any one else there or about.
At half-past 9 I am sure that the street door was shut, but
it was not bolted, and was on the latch. My master came
home at twenty-five minutes to 11, and I then told him
what had happened. The house is my master's dwelling-
house.

Mr. Alexander, the clerk—What is the vane of the
clock

Mr. Bergeron—The clock cost 201. tea or twelve years
since.

Joseph Woodhouse, of 6, Span-place, Hall-street,
Clerkenwell, said—l am a town traveller, in the employ o•
Mr. Bergeron, who is a manufacturer of preparations for
artificial Bowers. Yesterday, when I went to work, he
told me what had happened, and said it is a
good job it was not worse ; but as I was about
town a good deal I would keep a sharp look out. Last
evening about 5 o'clock I saw the prisoner and two other
suspicious looking characters at the corner of Theobeld's•
road, Gray's-inn-read. The prisoner was carrying some•

thing that was covered with a coat, and
from one of the ends projecting I theeit7,ll44
employer's clock, and seeing the stand Alia it
by another man, my stumicions were
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lowed thi in. I went after them until I ase
and I th. n beckoned to him to appele e,"
men, and I t iok the prisoner. I said•• le ohti
stealing a timepiece," and he said, " tea tce‘
The prisoner—Did I not say all right,
eueeed Witness—No, you said quite right. I
CATS y, and took the timepiece from lih kik
timepiece in an oilman's shop, andfollowedthe ohs 114.1 1
but I could not overtake them.
The prisoner—l am sure I did not say en A. 1..
Mr. Alemsnder (clerk)—Are yea sus
right.
right
ma witness—l am sure he said " quite right,. be
dm I
y ."
lice-constable Col 26 E, said—When I tseli
sonol'o r into custody thee, charge was reed emu
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made DO reply.
The prisoner—Did I not say I should had nothing to do with the robbery! man prim%
' Witness—l did not hear you say so.
Mr. Barker, having cautioned the prima „„1„,.
what he had got to say in answer to the amp: '74
The prisoner said —I have known one at the Ar
was with for about a week, and the other ens a ma;
tome. They came to me and asked. me to ail.
clock and asked 41. for it. KOOlift filo ,11
wanted such • thing, I told them I olot
't for them but on telling my wife about hire!
ttlauadeanineedaygainmethet,
anted
ma.hayveinganinthyteeuheingiocandktowtldueewicositcoth
sed
in if g would carry it to Holborn for them it .
emlll4
short of money I did so. I can prove I sas
house at the time of the robbery. N
Mr. Barker remanded the prisoner foe the steeigeed
the witnesses.
WORSHIP.BTREET.
!MANFUL ASSAULT ON A Din
William Kitchener, a meeter baker, in budiunk
Wenlock.street, Horton, was charged before 111.
with violently assaulting Caroline, his I'4 a hilne,
well-dressed person, the lctt side of whose /am
removed her handkerchief, presented a molt lickerip,
pears:ice, being a mass of purple pUlp, exteielir,
pletely round the eye.
Mr. Billion—Did your husband cause this!
Comfiltonant—Yes, air.
Mr. —With what ?
Complainant—With his fist, sir.
Mr. Ellison—His fiat ? Why how =Whit/nigh
_ .

emnPlainant—Only one, sir.
Mr. Milison—But one? Are you anted * ar
i
There appear distinct marks of at least two
there s a mark also on the other side of you (Kt
Complainant—lt is a scratch, sir. He did tled
day last. He only struck me one blow on this mai
lir. Ellison—Did you fall ?
. .

Complainant —No, sir.
Mr. lison—And that one blow caused sada la
pearance ? Well, go on ; what had occurred!
Complainant—He came home sober about 12 od3d
night, and wanted me to assist him in reser*
niture.

iir.Ellison— For what purpose ?
Complainant—He wanted to leave the kg]
quarter day, and I objected.
Mr. Ellison—Has he beaten you before?
Complainant (reluctantly)— He has, air; sessions
Mr. Ellison—How long have you been =Mid?
Complainant—Two years.
Constable in charge of the case—Prisoner was gkei
my custody ; he was perfectly sober. His "dean*
with the assault, and he made no reply.
Mr. Ellison—What does he say now?
Defendant, who is a morose-looklog, this
replied, " Nothing ; except that she was okmissisit
ii.shee, and I struck her."
Mr. Ellison—ls this man in a good way of Wein!
Constable—Yes, sir.
Mr. Ellison to defendant—You must findtwo
501. each, and enter into your own recoznimmi is At
to keep the peace for six months, and if Tit to imp.,
JIM tame from inability to find such bail yen vP tack
the self-satisfaction of knowing that it is in essomne:
of brutality to your wife.
Defendant made no reply, and was locked up. ri

ACCIDENT ON THE LONDON, CHATHAM, id
DOVER RAILWAY.—(27(IB DAY.) .
This morning, at an early hour, an mien
occurred on the Metropolitan Extension of the Wm.
Chatham, and Dover Railway, which, though fans*
unattended with injury to any one, was yet Ali*
set ious to cause considerable inconvenience to the lap.
number of workmen resident in the southern dialriets,vkt
travel by the " Workmen's Trains" so called, helves Si
hours of 4 and 6 o'clock, to their various places al taloa
It appears that a goods train, heavily freighted, sits
leaving the Brixton station about 4 o'clock, pamid4ma
the Metropolitan extension towards Clapham, uirki•
tween this place and the Wandsworth-mad tido
where there is a curve, some of the Mach Ai
the Rae, tem:ng up as they did so the permaiatieju
and entirely blocking up the line. The saddest 4,466
just near the bridge at Lsrkhall-rise, and it is foram*
that the train, being required to stop at Stews+ t'edmakW
slackened its speed, or the results possibly would ililV Reiss
vet/ serious to those in charge of it. As it was, boom", fill
workmen, as stated above, were the only edam, he
numbers of them at all the stations on the bee, dat
waiting a considerable time, had to ',ilk throughtlanit
to their employment, no doubt at cooldmik
loss to most of them. The 4 o'clock tern
from Ludgate-hill, which is supposed to reach Tim
about half-past 4, was detained at Brixton, set di
5 o'clock one, which also leaves Ludgate-hill at 5 idea,
was stopped at Loughborough-road. tlimilr ago
venience was the case with the trdas for Villa
Shortly after the accident large numbers of mea
brought to the spot, and in the cour.e of about amid
hours, by the la of cranks, &c., they succeeded 011
the line dear.

EXTRAORDINARY DEATH AT BEM&
GREEN.

INQUEST.—(THIS DAY.)
This morning Mr. John Humphreys, the OM
for Middlesex, held an investigation at the Tictorylbrel
Friars Mount, Bethnal-green, into the circumstance ws
rounding the death of Margaret Gandly, aged 25 yeesAle
was alleged to have died in consequence of seism*
flirted upon her.
The case created considerable interest th
district, as it was stated that the day before
death, a man was seen beating her sjolently on tbs
deli
although she was suffering from the effects of Intripis,
ing at the time.
The jury having been sworn proceeded to site
of the deceased woman, which was lying in a mises Sat
dirty back room, on the ground floor of No. 20, Caffor
wood-street. The only furniture in the room es II
plates, a throw .t-out straw hed, a broken chair, a WAS
looking-glass, and no bedclothes. The deceased brad AS
John Murphy, a jobbing tailor.
This man, on being examined, acknowledged bef°s4
Everybody (he said) tapped" his ik jfe sometime ;
insisted that she died from lead poisoning.
Mrs. Mary Young said that the deceased mg Er*
lodged at her house.
Coroner—Did you see the deceased struck by Rm/ill
Witness—Yes. I saw her attack on the head as s°
day last. While she was lying ill on the straw-bed•o .1
floor he entered the room and went over to her, sad go
her several blows on the head.
Coroner—What, while she was lying on s sickbed! ,
Witness—Yes, sir. He was under the infillool
drink. She appared to be in great pain, aad wej
weak. He shuck her repeatedly. When he lad 00
beating her she asked me what she should do. rot
told her that she would get better, and that Oa.;
would be able to give it to him. He had been in the lainl
beating her frequently. On one °cation M
home drunk, and fell upon her while she lay ea the
Witness sent for a doctor for the deceased.
Charles Young, the husband of the last witneeit
that the deceased and her husband had at one tee
in good circumstances. He had never seen her settoi..
Mr. F. James Gant, • surgeon and anstomindWT,
at the Royal Free Hospital, said that he had males
mortem examination of the deceased's body. Ix wi
of the deceased's hands were drawn as they are see
poisoning by white lead and painter's' colic.
were white, and there was a blue line asroo 0,7,1
it was the blue line of lead poisoning. The ilsolew,A
died of painters' cholic through working at the' -
facto
By the Coroner.—l think that the Maar arilr
she underwent tended to accelerate death. 14° we
is very exhausting. The illtreatment Jewel, es.
general circumstances tended to hasten death.
Dr. George Haycock, No. 172, Hackney-oad, o_l7,
11)0e
o'clockl olnedTtoums;
mthoernidneadg.
Therewofuthaebriedo7,...a.
l'aght w 111 and wrist. ROW
The Coroner said that the conduct of the Ina Lsig
Was most brutal. lie had struck the wanes orlor
was lying in a helpless state on her deathbed.
the ju.r to say whether the wretched Mali we 010..".
responsible for her death. 00.
The jury, after a brief consultation. returned ,„to,
ing special verdict :—" That the deceased 50t5' M.
the mortal effects of painters' cholic, much sae de
the state in wich she lived, and b the ill-
had received at the hands of the man she had 100„.
and the jury say that John Murphy is big* Try•
for his brutal conduct, but they do not consider sew
legally criminally responsible for her deatlx"
The Coroner then censured the DAD
cried out, "I am not guilty; lam not guilty." ko
Coroner—You have had the advantaged 010
111'14010
CYO inquired into by • merciful jury, and they
are sot legally guilty ; had they Bahl otherwme
have had the greatest pleasure in sending 70°
for trial. Your conduct has been that of • to
The Accused —lt's all over. the
Ott
Coroner—That is all you think of. Leave
The proceedings then terminated.