The Express.
London, England, 1859-01-12 00:00:00

THE CHARGE OF THROWING AN INFANT OUT

OP WINDOW.

Long before the hour for commencing business
yesterday the outer doors of the Maryisbone Police-court,
and the peesage adjoining, were besieged by an eager crowd,
all 'axioms to catch a glimpse of the primmer aa she was
being conveyed from the van to the lock-up, previous to her
being brought up in the afternoon. No sooner were the
doors of the court open than a great rush wee made by the
crowd assembled, in order to obtain places to hear anything
further that might transpire in the ease, as well se to see the
prisoner.
At throe o'clock the prisoner, Esther Griggs, was led in
by Anatol, the gaoler. She evidently appeared in a deep
state of anguish, and cried bitterly. She was allowed to be
seated while the proceedings were going on.
Mr. H. T. Smith, surgeon, stated that the child wee not
yet out of danger.

Mr. Broughton (to prisoner's husband)—What has booms
of the other two children?

The husband (a very respectably attired men)—Thy ars
very comfortable at present, under Me care of a friend and
his wife.

Mr. Broughton (to priaceer)—Here is the sum of 10s.
sent to you by Lady Hamilton. Whet do you wish to be
done with it?

Prisoner (sobbing)—Give it to my husband.
From what could be learnt, an the worthy magistrate
coansd the letter over in an under tone, it ran somewhat
thaw:—" 1 forward for Esther Griggs, who has Dora in my
service as housemaid, a poet-office order for 10s. I also for-
wud a blank letter to enable her to tell my maid of the safe
!arrival of the former."

A police-sergeant stated that, according to the landlady,
the prisoner had been drinking on the night in question ; but
she could not say whether it was to excess or not.
Prisoner—lt was one of my children screaming "Fin
fire !" 1 smelt fire. I would not hurt my child. I tried
to nave it.

Another police-sergeant said that In lodgings formerly oc-
by the prisoner, the landlady found her aaleep on the
end the place nearly on are.
Prisoner—Do, prey, let toe go!
Mr. Broughton—What Is the age of the prisoner?
The husband—Between 33 and 34.
Mr. Broughton said he should remand the prisoner for
another week, in order to see the progrese the child made.
Although drunkenness had been introduced into Orisons., he
would sot undertake to say that the act had not been com-
mitted whilst in a state of authors from fright.
The prisoner was then removed la en almost fainting state.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

EQUITY COURT.
(Bdore Sir John Roan Master of the Rolls.)
SIVYNTEN C. SWMFTM.-JUDOIIiNT.

This morning, according to an announcement previously
made to the court, Sir John Hominy proceeded to give judg-
ment, co an application for • new nisi in this case, which
has been before several of the court* of law, and his excited
general attention, in conampeasce of the large amount of
property Involved. The whole case turned upon the questions
whether at the time he made the will, old Mr. Swynfen was
in • fit state of mind, and • vest mass of conflicting evidence
wee brought to bear upon that point. The jury who
tried the cue found • verdict for the defendant,
Mn. Swynfen although the learned judge who trial the C•al.
In an elaborate summing up, went in favour of the plaintiff,
and the judge, In • letter to the Master of the Rolle, accent.
panying his lordship's noes, said he was not diesatiefica
with the verdict, as it was entirely • CLIO for the jury. This
morning Sir John Romany, in giving judgment, pealed ia
I rapid review the evidence which was given on the trial, sad
remarked that though aspersions had been mat upon the
three attesting witneeses to the will, he saw no reason what-
ever for such charges, and that be believed they, as well as
Mr. Simpson, who drew the will, acted with perfect best
fide* throughout the whole proceedings. Had they been
actuated by any dishonest motives, they would never have
called in Dr. Emus to examine Mr. Swynfen, for they knew
perfectly well that Dr. Evans was • man of such high cha-
ncier that he would never for a moment lend himself to any-
thing that was not perfectly regular and stedghtfor ward.
With regard to the evidence, which went to show that et the
time he made his will Mr. Bwynfen was a lunatic or in say
other way incapacitated from entering upon the discharge of
such • duty, be did not think, upon a review of all that he
had read, that there was mai valid ground for such an as-
sumption. It was true that at the time of making the will
Mr. Bwynfen's mind war not so vigorous as it had been fa
years past, end that In some respects his mama,
failed him; bat it was well known that with mimed
to people in sound health, their memories were not so strong
at one time rat another, and that frequently a person oovJd
remember passages from authors which in earlier life had
been committed to memory, while at another time it wee
found impossible to recollect them. The defendant in thle
awe had behaved in the most exemplary manner throughout,
and he had not the slightest doubt that if ebe had chosen to
aurcias a stronger influence over Mr. Swynfen than she did,
she might have obtained even • mask larger share of hie
property than that to which under his will she became en-

titled. Upon • careful consideration of the whole of the
circumstances of the ease, he had come to the conclualow
that the jury were right in returning • verdict for the defen-
dant, and therefore he must refuse the application of the
plaintiff for a new trial.
Motion refuted accordingly.

COURT OF ADMIRALTY.
(Before Dr. Lushinittoa.)
THE YAW BAKILL-DERILICT.

Oa the 16th of August two salvors, the pilot eater NZ.
gar, and the coast guard cruises Lion, discovered the yowl
proceeded against, water-logged and derelict. They took her
to within a few miles of Portland • bat they found It meows*
to employ a tug, at an expense of 231., to place her In may.
The value of the cargo. which consisted of Meg and
dealt, was estimated at 6531. A tender of 2201. had ben
made and refused, the amount for which this settee'
bad been mitered being 1,3001. The weasel had been nit
I into by the Juno, and had been so much injured that hat
crew thought proper to abandon her.
Dr. Bpinks appeared for the talvort ; Dr. Adder" Q.C"
and Dr. Jervis, Q.C., for the owners of the cargo, which was
alone proceeded agalett.
The court granted 2801.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goniburn.)

IN RE OARRARD.

The bankrupt was a trite and spirit merchant of Tower-
street. This was the adjourned examination meeting. The
bankrupt's liabilities are about 9,2001.; tweets, 1,0001.; pro.
party bold as security, 6,0001.
Yr. Lewis (of the firm of Harrison and Lewis) appeared
for the bankrupt.
Mr. Bagley, for the sasigneee, objected that the bankrupt
had not supplied certain additional accounts which wire
required.
An adjournment sine die eras ordered, with protection for
two months.

Iv RE ETON.

The bankrupt, • plumberominter, end glazier, of Brighten.
passed his examination ; Mr. Linklater, for the sestgnoes,
offering no opposition.
The balance-sheet, prepared by Messrs. Pad and Tlllll4r,
exhibits some considerable items for • country tradesman.
At the beginning of 1858. the bankrupt • to
have had a surplus of 9,9661., and the aupbeegaot
profits are slated at 7191. lie now owes to unsecured
creditors 2,4061., and the assets are stated at 9801. Other
creditors to the amount of 16,0761. are secured by mortgages
on hones property in Brighton, stated to bo worth 22,830/.
The loss* of 3,8101. are stated to arise mainly on the ells or
furniture.

IN RE GIBSON.
The bankrupt, Hoary Gilman, was deovribed as a marchsat.
of Greoschurch-street. The adjudication took pleas so lead
ago es February, 1855; but the bankrupt, who was in Awe-
• did not surrender until July lot. He has since
Bled a balance-sheet, which preoents some extraordinary
features. He appears to owe 1,138/, sad the good debts are
remised at 4.5311., brides doubtful debts, estimated to realise
1,1411. In Hay, 1852, he claimed to have had a surplus
of 16,423!.; the loser are stated at 11,4021. (6,400 t.
being upon mining share.); and the expenses at 2,583/. The
bankrupt was stated to have lad 4ealings with Hills and
Hill., the bankrupt bankers, of Gravesend; and they are
'attuned as doubtful debtors of 4861.

Mr. Goddard, for ti;;;;;Igt;:te7; Mr. Bagley for the.
bankrupt; and Mr. Lawranee, fur the ...alpaca of nil*
agreed on an odjournwent of The exaudnalion meeting until
the 15th of February, the (lily find for the certificate meeting
in the came of Robert Milk

IN HE ADHAM.
The bankrupt a wine torrcbant of Old Rah-street, applied
for bia certificate. He ouva to un.cured creduore, 2,6684
to than holding amity 7,2001., tee ao,urity beton a cnt-

gage of' some treehuld .pieudst; -111 Old Failt-street. Thus

;tire no available asset;

Ile. We.t for the rva offered no opposition.
Mr. Linklater mated, on behalf of the bankrupt, Oat Y 6
bad been In busimes 19 years without failure, commencing
with s capital of 3.000 f. When New Cannon-street woe
opened, the bankrupt had expended a 000siderable nuis in
improving his premises, and this had crippled him in hie
business. Had the inorrgnged property realised the value
put upon it, there would have been a surplus of 4001. to the
estate.

Hut Honour, zonaidering that the failure arose from um-
avoidable circummencee, grow ed a certificate of the *etyma
clam.

IN RE LTIIDEN,

Thh was the airtiigreaseetitytin the cam of Bsmul
'Aden. contractor and builder, of Millbsak-street, and late
of Rocheeter. The bankrupt was formerly mayor of that
place. His liabilities are email, about 600/. ; assets stated at
3081.

His Hamar granted a aecoad•c&w certificate.
DOTSTEIt.

Thus wee the sitting for proof of deb!, and choice of erg_
nee, in the ease ..f Gust,. • Darner, ulloas merchant, of
Old Trinity-home, Water-lane. From a prrliminary state-
ment of affairs prepared by Messrs. Hart Brothers, o-
the ire,
liabilirir. appear to be upwards ct
10,0001, with 1111.18 of shout I,OOU/.
Mr. Fleming, warehouseman, of Wood-street, was chose
trade assignee.