The Express.
London, England, 1860-04-28 00:00:00

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.

The court sat yesterday at Westminster, and proceeded
with the appeals against the refusal of divisional_justioes to
grant new licenses, antler the 9 Geo. IV., c. 61. There were
Z.l cues on the list. The Assistant-Judge presided. .
Unit Loibl and another appealed against the refusal of
the justices of the St. James's division to grant a license to
the house and premises called the London Pavilion, 44,
Tichborne.street, St. James's. _ .

Mr. Serjeant Ballantine and Mr. Sleigh were for the ap-
pellanta ; Mr. Metcalfe was for the justices; and Mr.
Cooper a on behalf of certain inhabitants of the
neighbourProtrld Mr. Cooper, however, was not permitted
to be heard as on that behalf, but being Mr. Metcalfe's
'minim the latter gentleman gave way, and Mr. Cooper ap-
peared therefore as for the respondent justices.
The Assistant-Judge said the court could only hear two
parties to an appeal, the actual appellant and the respond-
ents, who in these cases were the juatices.
Mr. Serjeant Ballantine said the case be had to submit to
the consideration of the court involved a prinMpl• of no
little importance, apart from any .matter personal to the ap
pellant in respect of his interest in the question. The pre-
mises for which this license was sought were already licensed
by this court as a place where musical entertainments
might be given. The place was frequented by great
numbers of persons, from 2,000 to 3,000 of an evening. In
the morning readings, &e, were provided ; there was a rifle
pUery connected with it, and altogether it was, be sub-
mittea, just the place of all others to have the privilege of
a wine and spirit license. It would be objected in this aim
that this place had been the resort of those wbo were called
unfortunate women. No doubt that was true ; and to
what better places could they go, in view of the recent
I movement for their improvement and reformation? Was it
not better than going to the bar of a gin shop, and standing
drinking gm until all their money was gone, and being then
sent, drunk in met MOOG, into the streets ? Places like
this London Pavilion were calculated, under the responsi-
bility of a license, to effect • great improvement in this
respect. Those whose recollection extended back to former
years would know that a great change had taken place in
the habits, and morals of the people generally. Drunken.
nem was Dot now what it used to be, and this had led to
the measure of the present Chancellor of the Exchequer for
wine licenses, now in the House of Commons, which it was
to be hoped, for the sake of the public, would be carried into a
law, as it must effect a general good. This appeal was
opposed by the publicans of the neighbourhood, but the
public at large required something more than mere drink.
A great moral and social principle was involved, and the
1 granting of licenses to such places would in the end prove
a boon to society and an important furtherance of a great
public moral improvement.
Mr. Cooper said the appellant when he applied for the
music license gave a pledge that if it were granted he would
not apply for a wine and spirit license, and his license was
granted on that distinct understanding, yet he had applied,
and he now appealed against the refusal of the justices to
grant him that which he had hound himself by a promise
not to ask for. The question was now, was this a proper
place to be licensed as • public-house. Was it required
He submitted that it was not required. With respect to
the " social evil," as it was called, this place, if licensed,
would become a common centre of attraction to these
women, a kind of nucleus which they would continually
surround, and where they, poor unfortunate creatures,
would he following the miserable avocation of their lives,
for it was there they would be sought; and where there was
the demand, there, too, would be the supply. To show the
purposea to which this place was to be devoted, he bad only
to produce a placard which had been issued, announcing
that it was to be opened, admission free, on Sundays for
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Mr. Sleigh, with whom was Mr. Poland, addressed the
court in support of an appeal by Mr. Bignell, against the re.
fowl of the justices to grant a license to the Argyll Rooms,
where, he said, Mr. Signed intended to give high class
music, and to abolish dancing if the court granted this
license. The grounds upon which he urged this appeal were
substantially the same as those used in the Aber curt but
he (Mr. Sleigh) thought the decision arrived at did no 4
deade any general principle that the Middlesex magistrates
hatiiiie:+e, not to license such places, and he submitted
that consistently with that decision the court could grant
this license, as a peculiarly exceptional case.
Mr. Metcalfe was about to address the bench on behalf
of the respondents, but he was stopped, and the license was
refused.

(Wewere requested to state that Mr. Rignell had gl en
notice that the appeal was not to proceed to a hearing.)
The ordinary appeals were then proceeded with :
Frederick Shipton, St. James Tavern, corner of St. Cathe-
rine's and St. Ann'./.road, Notting-hill, refused; Robert
Pierrepoint, The Bolton Abbey, Lonsdaht-road, Ken.
siagton, the same ; James Odd,, The Seven Sis-
ters Tavern, Broad-lane, Page-green, Tottenham, the same ;
Adolphus Henrickaon, The Villatninca Private Hotel,
Burleighetreet, Strand. In this case, when the question
was put, the Assistant-Judge declared the license granted
on the show of hands. but a scrutiny was asked for,
when 18 magistrates voted against the licence and 15
for it, consequently It was declared not granted.
Henry IRON the Halls Arms, Old Church-street, Pad-
dington, refused ; Samuel Reading, the Queen's Arnie. Tot-
tenham-street, Tottenharn.court.road, refused ; Henry
Hart, the Lucas Arms, GO, (tuner-street, St. Pancras, re-

' fined ; William Starch, the Crown, t'rince of Wales.road,
Camden-town, refused; John Cobden, the Bricklayers
Arms, Liberty-street, Seven Sisters'-road, Holloway, re-
fused ; Martha Foot, the Hope and Anchor, corner of boal.
mg-graen-lane, and Northampton-road, Clerkenwell, reftivd ;
Wlliam Hatay, the Britannia, North-plane, Kb:viand-mad,
refused ; John Easey, the Vulcan, Farnhamttreet, Salmon.,
lane, Umehouse, refused; and John Cox, the Princess of
Prussia, Great Presoott-street, Whitachapel, refused.
At the rising of the court eight camas stood over until this
day (Saturdayl.

The following new inagistrateatook the oaths of qualifira.
tion, which were administered by Mr. Hodgkinson, of the
Clerk of the Peace office:—Mr. Tits, M.P., Mr. R. Kepi.,
Mr. R. France, Mr. G. Summers, Mr. Jonathan Rigg, Mr.
T. G. Sambrooke, Mr. R. Walters, Mr. James Humes, Sir.
Robert Hook, and Mr. G. W. Wadeson.

SECOND COURT.
(Before Mr. Payne.)

John Waller, an ex-policeman, was indicted for baring
stolen a watch and the sum of 1861., in notes and gold,
the property and money of Jean Louis De Lame, in Lis
dwelling-house. He was found Guilty.
The prosecutor was a teacher of languages, 55, Acacia.
road, St. John's-wood, and the kwisoner used to visit his
servant, who was thought to be his wife. The robbery was
committed in an up-stairs room, in which, of course, the
prisoner had no business, end he was found dealing with the
stolen notes. He was apprehended at Hating, and a l(8.
note and about 401. in gold were found upon him. It Wag
proved that the prisoner pawned the watch.
Mr. Payne sentenced the prisoner to four rare penal
servitude.

Mr. Omdge was for the prosecution ; Mr. Elersloras
counsel for the prisoner.

MARKET &
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SUGAR.—The average price of brown or Muscovado
sugar, the produce of the British Possessions in America,
for the week ending April 24, is 275. lid. per cwt., exclu-
sive of the duties of customs paid or payable thereon.—The
average price of brown or Muscovado sugar, the produce of
the Mauritius, computed as above, is 2,15. 41d.—No re.
turn has been made of the price of brown or Muscovado
sugar, the produce of the Fast Indira—The average price
of the two foregoinc descriptions of sugar, computed as
above, and exclusive a duty, is 25a.644. per ca
Bluirrot, APRIL 27.• -Our markets steady, but rather
quiet. Prices are about supported, but show no tendency
to improvement. The sales of the week are limited to
350 hhds. Barbadoes, and 620 hhils. Cubes, and further
business would have been done but for the firmness of im-
porters. Refiners' produce is dull, and former quotations
are with difficulty supported. Rum steady, at ls. l ld, to
25., per proof gallon Demerara*.

COTTON.—Livemroot., Aran. 27.—There has been a
very large business transacted daily throughout the week,
especially in those classes of American and Surat which
were but week so much depressed and irregular in their
value ; prices of the former have fully recovered the de-
dine then noted, with more regularity in ordinary qualities,
and the latter have recovered to the extent of Id. to Id. per
lb. on the low rates previously submitted to ; the general
tone of the market has also much improved. Brazil has
been in moderate request, without any change of moment ;
but Egyptian, owing to the late arrivals being offered very
freely, is partially ed. per lb. lower. Speculators have
taken 7,990 Amerman and 3,750 Surat ; and there are re-
ported for export, 4,980 American, 200 Fermin, 180 Egyp-
tian, and 10,480 Surat. The market to-day opens with •
continued good inquiry ; probable sales, 12,000 bales, in-
cluding 3,000 on speculation and for export.

OVITON GOODS.—MANctirma, Arm, 27. There
has not been so much business as on Tuesday, in come.
quence of the India advice+ they to hand ; but the improved
tons given to the market by those advice' continues, and
the transactions in clothe have not been inconsiderable,
especially in cloths for India and China. Narrow printers,
26 to 30-inch widths, are 111,0 well engaged, at the highest
rates which have yet been current, and there have been
some fair transactions in wider fabrics of this class, at
rather easier rates, but tending to more firmness than of
late. The considerable business in yarns up to 40's has
also given increased firmness. There is rather more doing
also in doubled yarns.

CORN. —CHILSIRPORD, APRIL 27.—The weather during
the week has been very cold and ungenial for the season,
with stmng north•eaat wind, which has retarded vegetation.
We had a fair supply of wheat at market to-day, and all
tau beat runs were taken at fully last week's rake. Beans
la. dearer, also peas and barley.

LINCOLN. APRIL 27.—We have had a good supply of
wheat at market, a great portion being the finer qualities of
white. Farmers asked in many cases a further advance of
Is. to 25., which checked sales. In the business done last
week's pnces were fully supported, although millers acted
very cautiously. Very little doing in barley. Oats and
beans quite as dear. Wheat, red, L3s. to 56..; white, 565.
to I. Barley, 355. to 41s. Oats, 2G.. to 325. Beans,
475. foam.

WAKEFIELD, AMYL 27. —A few vessels have made their
passage, but the prevalence of contrary winds prevents
many arrivals ; yet even with a change we do not aopre.
bend any large supplies. Holders of wheat manifest no
disposition to recede from late rates, and we must therefore
write the trade very firm at fully last week's prices for all
qualities. Fresh heavy English barley sells on previous
terms ; the demand fur foreign rather adaides. Beans are
Is. per qr., and cats id. per some dearer. Other articles
without alteration.

Wrrnaroan, April 2&—With continued small supplies
of grain to our market, we have to report a very firm trade
for all articles at full prices ; while for Indian corn, which
meets a large demand, a further advance of 3d. to &I. per
barrel is generally paid.

00ALS.-Lownon, AZILLL 27.-Beldles West Hartley,
16s. 3d. ; Benue &beide West Hartley, 15s. 9d. ; Davi.
son's West Hartley, 16a. 3d.; Grey's West Hartley, 15.1.6 d.;
Hastings Hartley, 16a. 3d.; Holywell, Ifs.; Howard's West
Hartley, 16a.; lAmbert's West Hartley, 15.1. 91.; South
Peareth, 135.; Tanseld Moor, 13s. 9d. ; Tanllekl Moor
Butes, 13s. 9d.; Tynedale West Hartley, 15e. 6d.; Walker
Primrose, 13e. 6d.; West Hartley, 16s. 3d.; Wylam, 165.;
Walls End Acorn Close, 20s. 9d.; Walls End Bymu '20104;
Walls End Eden, 2131. Pd.; Walls End , 22e. 3d ;
Walls End Northumberland, 17s. ; Walls End Riddell.
29a.; Eden Main, 20s. 9d.; Walls End Ben, 20s. ; Walls
End Bnultlylls Hetton, 21s. 3i1.; Walls End Brandon,
19a.; Walls End Fmni wellgate, 20a. 9d.; Walla End Haewell,
22a; Walls End Hatton, 22a. ; Walls End Kepler Grange,
21s. 3d. ; Walls End Lembtoe, 2.1 a. ; Walla End Pensher,
19s. ; Walls End Russell's Helton, 21s. 3d. ; Walls End
South Helton, 225. ; Walls End Stewart's, 225. ; Walls
End Hartlepool, 21s. 9d. ; Walls End Heugh Hall, 20s. AL ;
Walls End Huawick, 16s. ; Walla End Kelloe, 21s. GEL ;
Walls End South Hartlepool, 20s. 9.1. ; Walls End South
Whitworth, 16s. ; Walls End Thorpe, 21s. ; Carway and
DuffiTn Malting, Va.; Nixon's Merthyr, 20a.--Ships at
market, 171; odd, 161.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

CASUALTY.

Xmas, Liehnitzky, of and for Stettin. from Liverpool. with a
general cargo, mapsired and sunk off the Start yesterday six
men were drowned master and two men saved.—Dartmouth,
Aprll 40.