The Express.
London, England, 1866-01-26 00:00:00

OLEBXENWELL.
istreirraur TO RAILWAY CONPANIZB AND
Mr. Joseph Gray wee summoned at the it
authorities of the North Locke Railway
answer the following complaint, "for that
28th of November, having paid your fan to
having travelled in a certain carriage of the
a certain distance, to wit, from Smitten',
el Londe* to Winne, did wakefully,
knowingly, Declare, on arriving at Islington,
which you had paid your fare, to quit such o
tray to the statute," he Ile was further
avower the following eomylaint—" for t
28th day of November, having paid your ,
certain carnage of the said railway for a ,
that is to say from Broad-street, in the My
Islington, did unlawfully, knowingly, and cafe.
in nob carriage beyond such distance, that is to
Oarndon-road in the said district without previously
the additional &teen, and with intent to avoid
Pim%
of the same, contrary to the statute," hr.
Mr. Payne, solicitor to the company, attended to sm..
the complaint, and Mr. Selig wick, solicitor, delascar",
The =Atm involved in these complaints wee ,
greatest importance, not only to the railway
to the passengers that travel by that line and
Fella situated. The price for a return ticket fetaatea
Farm to the City and back was the same, whiffet &j:
the Ole& Farm station or at any nearer the City ts""•
On the tickets used to be the words, "Arailahlaki—."‘
tioo." Some time since the practice was altered, ahi,
the price of the return tickets was not altered, but if at 4
was taken at an intermediate station, the pas„,.
would have to get out at the station at eiel3
return ticket was Weed, or if he west beyond that warn
he amid he expected to pay the local fare Neese ihato
points. This has caused a peat deal of dertitheha
amongst some of the Passengerat although they ha,
remonstrated with the direetore, and asked that tha tuft
system might bo returned to, no notice has bee him
of their complaints. On the day mentioned in the asses
the defendant went to the Islington railway statioaselaco
for a ticket to Broadetreet, and return to Oarehaaut
He was told that such a ticket could not be lamed, sack
then took a ticket to Broadetreet and return to klub,
Oa the return journey, instead of alighting at Illylagi;
the Winkle proper station, he went on to Chad.*
and when he got out be tendered the halfthirek atY
bad on it the words showing that it was eon
Highbury or Islington. He was then asked for
food fare which be refused. to pay, saying ts
would fight the question on 'pie, as the fare
same whether he got oat at lslmgte or °Ulan*
'iris; his card he was allowed to depart, and altara4'
the solicitor of the company wrote to him, asking pima
of the 4d. local fare, but the defendant wrote deo*
pay and, as be said he bad taken the matter up ce
the presses proceedings were taken.
Mr. Payne said the principle involved woe one
peat importance to the company, that if the denim
magistrate was against the company he would ask
case for the decision of the superior courts.
Mr. Sedgerict said the defendant bad acted bowl j
matter, his only intention being to raise the question.
After a leogthened discussion, and
Mr. Payne undertaklng that the name of the Wake
should not be posted sing the line,
Mr. D'Eyecourt disunited the second summon,,
the first ordered the defendant to pay a fine of in., I
coat of the summons, 2s.
WORSHIP-STREET.
ZOBBEILT ET • TICKET•OF•LIATE NAN.
James Day, between 40 and 45 yearn of sce,
white smock frock, and having the general 'pylon
labourer, wee charged with stealing a wedding rug.
Mr. Alfred Knight, jeweller, of 83, High-street,
chapel. said—About half-put 9 o'clock last night,
was putting up the shutters of my shop, the
dashed in and seized a tray of 'toddle' r
laid halfway down the counter. Fortunately I
as quick as he was, and preveoted him from
tray off, but they were spilled about the col.
efforts to do so, and I have since missed one only,
Mr. Ellice—How many were than in the tray!
Prosecutor—On hundred and twelve. I had o
them, but I had counted the vacancies jest
am quite as well able to tell by that circus.
other. The ring in question has not been fa
the property was picked from the shop floor also.
Mr. Ellison—What became of the prisoner'
Prosecutor—Oh, be rushed out as be rushed ;
certain be took the ring with him. My lad'
Gully, 97 was in plain clothes at t
and cot far from Mr. Knight's shop.
"Stop thief." Saw prisoner running and 4
nce A lad came
not
and accused him of stealing. lis
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plied,' I should not have done it but for hug*
got no ring though."
Mr. Ellison—Oould be have nand it
Coostable—He might have done so in such a ph* d
A mob collected in an instant. I could not find it costhi
any when.
Mr. Ellison—Have you anything to say
Prisoner—No, sir.
Mr. Ellison—Then you are fully committed WO
the swims.
Inspector Osborne, H division, knows this prisms
returned ticket-of-leave man not long since out. ,

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
AN " ANATEGE CASUAL" IN TROUBLE.
Mr. David Greenhill, harness-maker, of No. 43. Itepi
skeet, was charged before Mr. Knox with 'MOO
and obtaining relief at St. James's Workhouse, he be
money and other valuable property in his pnweakel
not giving a correct account of himself.
Charles Dandled superintendent of the eased wit
St. James's Workhouse, add—Lest night shoat mind
past 9 o'clock the defendant applied for relief, end wit
milted to the casual ward. I gave him the innilalleirwe
and showed him his berth. I afterwards searched hind
found upon him Ga. 94d. and other property. The Medd
then said that be was a respectable man, sad sad Mt
be allowed to have. I told the defendant dallied& si
permit that. The defendant was afterwards time Ind lt
custody of a constable (Cod 177 C).
Defendant—l had had a little more to drink Wale*
to have bad.
The superintendent—The defewlant was quite whit IL
only excuse was that be wished to see the plaid •
Mr. Knox (to ddendant)—What are you!
Defendant—l am au army accoutrement makerialtiPti
street, and have been there many years.
The superintendent—He said he had slept at Greggit
Workhouse the previous night.
Mr. Knox (to defendant)—What is your name!
Defendant—GraenhalL
Sergeant Stephendacting.inspecto—That is thwadd
His name is in the Directory, and he r)
is knows to WON
inteodent and one of the inspectors.
Defendant—lt was a drunken frolic.
Mr. Knox—Did the defendant consume say of the bef
end gruel
The superintendent—He ate some of the bread ad
the grail. He then offered me his card sad admit
allowed to go, saying it was only a drunken frolic.
Mr. Knox—Then the defendant is really • trawls
Ruperketreet
Sergeant Stephens—He is. sir.
Mr. Knox—lt is • very dangerous frolic. De lead
that you are liable to be sent to prison for a mad
hard labour !
Defendant—l am aware it was wily stupid of ad
Mr. Knox—lt is the first case of the kiod that big 0'
brought before me. I consider it a merlons dhow St
persons of decent position should go to • 10011,
and make a mockery of applying for relief. al:
it is done by them it will be done be o:
I do not wish to do that which may be of dried
you, sod therefore I do not choose to seed you
as I think that would be too great a punislnect. Is!
the publicity the matter is likely to obtain and the ttif
you have been put to sufficient punishment. I lan!
charge you, amount, cautioning you against ripsdelw
act.

THANES.

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SWALLOWING • SOVEREIGN.
iPßfiNNea Mstehell, described u e potosse, Nina
was brought before Mr. Paget charged wdb

sovereign:
Tbe prosecutor, George M'Callntn, .. dieeh.---"asillhia!
the 29th Regiment of Foot, made the actosisilli
prisoner at • coffeehouse, where they vere....i
staying. On Wednesday, the 17th of the few
month, the soldier embarked on board the P7r-on
Stork, with the intention of going to Edinbergket
accompanied by the prisoner, who bad no mow
deck than he abstracted • sovereign from tbe
puree. lt•Oallum "sized the prisoner, oa
help. Dosakl Murray, the constable ms St. I tat
wharf, and • servant of the Gemmel 80111. Ame
'talon employ, immediately arrested the r—it
took him into the saloon cad demanded the escolf__,,'
prisoner said be had not got it, and put the
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his month. Murray clutched him by the shoulder
hand and grumped his throat with the other, it tc;
time calling for • spoon. Mr. David Soothusdi topri a
mate of the ship. gave Murray a 'pow, "%xi
prisoner's mouth opal with • koife. Muni, e„,dcti
spoon into the prisoner's mouth, but __„.llll"tipa
he saw the sovereign disappear down the yrisoorbota
The prisoner was nearly choked by the sem* a
omen measuresdopted by the mate and
ooestaW
ewer the sov. ige
The Prisoner, la defines, said be did not take lb° gal
reign from the soldier, and that what he swslWai
hard pies of tobacco. who tb
Mr. Paget 'outwitted the prisoner for trial, asYT
soldier stated that he bad hew detained be" 7010
and all his smitteLawas gOOO, He had Do mom
whatever
Murray saillZreeldier was • man of good chaleo.o
hit breast was decorated with medals. 680111.
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soldier received a certificate award* bill %s
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