The Express.
London, England, 1867-10-15 00:00:00

THE POLICE COURTS,

(THIS DAY.)

BOW-STREET.

THE INTENDED PI(DIT BETWEEN MACE AND EALDATN.

James Mare, Pole Mace, and Augustus Mace, were
placed at the bar, the former charged with being about to
engage, and the others (who are his cousins), with being
about to assist in a prize fight.
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Mr. Louis Lewis, of Elyplace, appeared for the pri-
afters.

Inspector Silverton, of the C division of police, said he
was instructed to make inquiries concerning a prize fight ;
and from information received he went last night to a
house near Vernon-mews, accompanied by several officers.
He made his way to the door of the house, and
knocked. It was partly opened by a female. He said
be wanted " Mr. Mace." She tried to shut the door in his
foot He forced his way past her, and entered a room,
where he saw the prisoner James Mace in bed. The other
two were in the room, with their coats off. The moment
they saw witness they put the light out. A general scuffle
followed in the dark. When • light was obtained he saw
that James Mace had got out of bed and was struggling
with the officers, of whom there were four with witness,
He was armed with a chair, which he broke to pieces,
and after that he took possession of a water-jag,
which be also broke. Witness got hold of him
by the shirt. James Mace called for a man named Tyler,
sad said the officers ehould not leave the place
alive. He got away from witness, tearing his shirt, and
rude a bolt at the window, but was shoved back by some
of the officers. He said it was only a matter of a
mall fine, and he should fight within a week, in
Tits, of magistrates and police. At last we secured
Um. I was Informed that the house belonged
to the station master at Hems-hill station. He
was not there. His wife refused to tell me his name. I
told Mace he was charged with being about to engage in a
prize fight. He said, " What of that ? you ; I will
cght in spite of you." He was then taken to the station.
`''use. When the charge was read, Mace said he could get
bar gentlemen to put down 401. or 1001., or 1,0001. if re-
aired, and he would fight before the week was out. He
t:ireatened me, and said be would " put my lights out."
About 3 o'clock I went withiseveral officers to the Ludgate-
E.ll railway station, where I saw about 200 of the roughest
men I ever saw. The door was kept by some City police
on the inside. There were several men with sticks—men
whom I knew as pugilists, who were crying out, " Ticket
or money, you —," and keeping passage by using their
tricks. Many persons bad their clothes torn.
Cron-ezamined by Mr. Lewis—Had no magistrate's
warrant for the apprehension of the prisoners. I had
not received any. I bad received instructions.

Mr. Lewis—You went to this house, and took Mace out
of bed!

Witness—No, he got out. I can't say whether I should
hav taken him out of bed. I did not intend to do so,
for I did not know he was in bed. I had four officers
with me.

Mr. Lewis—And how many navvies
Witness—None. Nobody but officers.
Sergeant Bunoe, C 5, said that about 10 o'clock last
night be went with last witness and other officers to the
house at Herne-hill. He corrobo.ated the evidence of
the last witneu. After going to the station-house, witness
went to the railway station in company with other officers.
lie described the scene in similar terms to Mr. Silverton.
He asked to be admitted to the station to get a
ticket. He obtained admission, and paid 21. for the ticket
produced to a man they called Bill Ward. Remained and
saw Ward with another man named Bu Tyler selling
tickets. Thi■ continued till 4 o'clock, when the signal
sr,' given to witness to depart. Witness continued—A
nun came to me and asked me if I had a ticket. I said
I had, and he told me to ascend the platform. I said I
did not want to do so. I saw the train start, and then I
left. One gentleman had nearly all his clothes torn off.
Mr. Lewis objected to the legality of the apprehension
nf the prisoner without a warrant, and referred to • use
which Sir Thomas Henry advised him not to quote, u it
was evident he had not read it, and it did not apply, saying
it was clear that the defendant Mace was about to commit
a breach of the peace. Whether apprehended with or with.
out a warrant. be was here ; and the only point to answer
was whether Mr. Lewis could controvert that. If he could
not, the defendant must be bound over to keep the peace.

Mr. Lewis said he could not controvert that for a mo-
ment. He was instructed however to say that Mace had
no knowledge of the information being given to the police.
Sir Thomas Henry thought Mr. Lewis need not press
that point. Nobody suspected that he was in connivance
with the police.
Mr. Lewis was also instructed to say that though the
prisoner In a moment of excitement said he could find bail
to any amount, that was really but an an expression
uttered in the annoyance of being apprehended.
Sir Thomas Henry said he had no doubt that Mace was
exasperated at being apprehended. But if be thought that
he could after giving bail fight in defiance of the law he
was mistaken. He spoke as if be need only pay the amount
of bail, and then he could fight with impunity. He might,
on the contrary, depend upon it that if he attempted to
fight in violation of his bail he would be indicted.
Mr. Lewis said be would certainly not do that. He (Mr.
Lewis) hoped the learned magistrate would not impose
heavier W.l than a man in Mace's condition could provide.
Sir Thomas Henry said he bad no desire to impose higher
bail than was sufficient to make it perfectly sure that the
fight would not take place. What was the amount of the
stakes!

Inspector Hannan said the stakes were 200 t a side, and
he was convinced that the fight would still take place
unless heavy bail was imposed. These undertakings were
very profitable. The prices paid for tickets for the train
were 21.,31., and 41., according to the class.
Mr. Lewis said that many gentlemen would pay from 21.
to 41. for a ticket who would not assist Mace if he were
held to bail.
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Sir Thomas Henry said be should call upon Jame.; Mace
to enter into his own recognisances in 50W., and find two
sureties in 2.0 F. to keep the peace fur twelve months.
Mr. L Lewis made a strong appeal to the magistrate
to reduce the amount, saying to fix it so high would be
equivalent to a sentence of twelve months' imprisonment.
Sir Thomas Henry had no wish to do that; but the
amount fixed was little more than that of the stakes.
The prisoner had said that he would fight in spite of
being held to bail, and he did not even now offer any
assurance to the contrary.
Mr. Lewis was certain that after the caution which Sir
Thomas had kindly given Mace would not persist in going
on with the fight.
Sir T. Henry—But he does not make that pledge
himself.
James Mace—Yes, I do. I cannot afford to pay it, and
so I can't fight.
Sir T. Henry—What is that you say?
Tnmev Mace—l won't fight. I won't fight now, under
these circumstances.

Sir T. Henry, upon this assurance, consented to reduce
the amount of the bail to two sureties of 150/. each, and
defendant's own recognisances of 300/. The two other
prisoners moat find bail in two sureties each of 50/. and
their own recognisances of 1001. each.
Mr. Lewis said it was Impossible for Mace to find such
bail. He had only just gone through the bankruptcy
court, and had no means of living except in giving lessons
in " the noble art of self-defence." The decision Ira/ equi-
valent to a sentence of twelve months' imprisonment.
Sir T. Henry thought not. He bad very little doubt hut
that the bail would be found. If, however, it could be
shown that the bail was not forthcoming, it would be in
his power to set him at liberty at any future time.
The court was crowded with pugilists and others during
the examination, but no ebullition of feeling was mani-
fested.

It should be stated that Mace was brought from the
station•house to the court in a cab, with two stalwart
officers, to each of whom ho was handcuffed.

WORSHIP.STREET.
A Nefft IN COCRT.

Mr. Chrtries Jok4 &ennui*' a master carman, was
charged on remand before Mr. Newton with cruelly ill-
treating a horse.
It appeared that a short time since a man in the service
of the defendant was convicted of a similar offence, and
the horse ill-treated ordered to be consigned to the green-
yard. The now defendant subsepiently waited upon the
magistrate, and on the faith of his promise that he would
not work the horse until perfectly cured, he was allowed
to remove it from the green-yard to his own stables. Since
then, and before the horse was in good condition, the de-
fendant had, it was shown, violated the agreement.
Mr. Newton—You're an unmitigated scoundrel.
Defendant—A what, sir! . . .

Mr. Newton—l repeat, An unmitigated scoundreL
Defendant—You, sir, apply to me such an epithet ! I
am a respectable man, and during the whole '2f., years I
have been a ratepayer I never bad inch an observation
mado to me from a gentleman on the bench. I ask, sir,
bow I am an unmitigated scoundrel
Mr. Newton—l will tell you, and hold your tongue,
sir, for a moment. You make a promise to the effect that
you would take a proper care of the horse and abstain from
working him, and the animal is not long in your possession
when you break that promise. That's why you're an
unmitigated scoundrel, sir, and for that offence you shall
pay a fine of tifla or go to prison for two months.
Defendant—An unmitigated scoundrel, am I? I will
teach you to regulate your speech • little, sir. And the
defendant left the court in a very excited state.

MARYLEBONE.
STE.U.ING A G(X.

James Stanton, a tall, powerful-looking young man,
was charged with stealing a double-barrelled. gun. The
prisoner, when apprehended, was taken to John-street
station, about three-quarters of a mile from this police-
court, and from which place there were a number of other
prisoners to be brought. The prisoner, who is well known
to the police of the district as a most violent character. and
several times convicted of felony, it was deemed prudent
to handcuff. He was then marched down with the other
prisoners, haying an officer cn each side. Behind followed
Sergeant Malt, 12 D, with the stolen gun. As they pro.
ceeded along Crawford-street and Paddington-street in this
manner the astonishment and excitement of the people
became intense, they being under the impression that a
Fenian ha i been captured, and the handcuffing and the
carrying of the gun were precautions to prevent his escape
or an attempt at rescue.
William Wheeler said he was talesman to Mr. Tomlin-
son, pawnbroker, New Church-street, Edgware-road. His
attention was called to the prisoner. who had taken a
double-barrelled gun from the shop board. He pursued
and overtook prisoner, who struck him. He, however,
managed to get the gun from him, and then handed him
over to the seqeant.
Sergeant Malt, 12 D, proved taking the prisoner into
custody. He offered sonic resistance.
Committed for trial.

LATEST SPORTING INTELLIGEN CE

(BY TELEGRAPH. i

CHELTENHAM MEETING.—(THIS DAY.)
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. One mile and a half.
Knave of Trumps, Brigand, Maria Levine, The Dane,
Pakington, Coleman, and Muse Bodeley are here.

CLEEVE-RILL PLATE. Hall a mile.
Alberta, Secrecy, Laura, Lute, Sultana, acid Haymarket
are here.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE STAKES. One mile and a
rter.
FAinburgh, Queen of T:mpe, Steamboat, Bandmaster,
Arabia, Elegance, Wild Moor, and Madame Wright are
here.

PLATE OF 40 SOPS. T.Y.C.

Haymarket,l.sia; (tobesoldfor XI/. each).
All aro here.
HADHLTON STAKES. T.Y.C.
Golden Gift, Airgill, Northern Star, Lord Palmerston,
Ransom, and Catton are here.
COTSWOLD HUNTERS' STAKES. Two miles.
Countess, Mustang, The Dane, Ann Hathaway, Umbra,
Lady Sandford, and Susa are here.

BETTING IN LONDON.-(THIS DAT.)

115 ~w.

There was a somewhat numerous muster to-
day, and a fair amount of business transacted. Honesty
did not go at all well, 10 to 1 being offered.
Actaa, by just a narrow margin, was first favourite ;
Knight of the Garter, Julius, Friponnier, and
Wroughton were all very healthy, though neither
of them was backed for much. 1500 to 100 would have
been taken about Wroughton, but layers would not exceed
14 to 1. Among the outsiders, Ammunition was the only
one hacked for money, 3000 to 90 being accepted. Prises
as follows:

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
10 to 1 apt Honesty (t)
100 to 8 Aches (t)
100 to 7 Wroughton (t and w)
100 to 7 Knight of the Garter (t and w)
100 to 7 Juliva (t and w)
100Friponnier (t)
25 to 1 Elinkhoolic (off)
1000 to 30 Ammunition (t)
1000 to 30 Attack colt (off)
40 to 1 Lanervt (off)
40 to 1 Thalia (off)
40 to 1 Valorous (off)
40 to 1 Armourer (off)
1000 to 15 Duke of York (t)
1000 to 15 Proserpina (off, t 1000 to 10)
1000 to 10 Duchess (t)
1000 to 10 Leases (off)

PLACE BETTING.
3to 1 apt Honest► It and off)
3to 1 Julius (t end off)
100 to 30 Knight of the Garter (off )
7 to 2 Wroughton (t)
7 to 2 Aare (t)
10 to 1 Ammunition (off)
100 to II Valorous (off)
100 to 6 Duke of York (t)
1000 to 5 Duchess (off)

PATENT-OFFICE MUSEUM, SOUTH KENSINGTON.-
Number ci visitors for the week ending Oct. 12, 1,909.
Total number since the o►+ening of the Museum free daily
(12th Msy, 1858), 1,191,181.