The Express.
London, England, 1867-03-22 00:00:00

DISTURRANCZ AT THR PHILHARMONIC METRIC HALL.

James Searle,a barman out of plaoe,residing at 62,/iurr-
street, East Smith6eld,was charged before Mr. Barker,with
being drunk and disorderly at the Philharmonic-hall,
Islington, and causing a crowd to assemble in the streets.
Police-constable Blanks, 62 N, said that yesterday after-
noon the defendant was the worse for liquor, and having
made a disturbance inside the hall, he was ejected. When
he was outside he nude a noise, and haling caused a mob
to assemble it was found necessary to remove him to the
police station.
The defendant said he was very sorry for what he bad
done, and be hoped that the magistrate would look over
the matter, as he had been out of work for some time, and
he would take care never to offend again.
Mr. Barker said the defendant ought to be ashamed of
his conduct ; but taking into oonsideration the fact that
he bad been incarcerated for about 18 hours, he would
now be discharged, but he had better be careful how he
came hem again on such a charge.
MABLBOROUGH•STBEET.
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John Crawford, a young man, who was described as of
" no fixed home," was charged before Mr. Knox with
stealing, at No. 374, Oxford.street, 14 pairs of socks, of
the value of 145., the property of Mr. James Franklin
Hammond, hosier.
M-. Hammond proved seeing the prisoner take the
socks from his door, and run off with them. He pursued
the prisoner, and gave him into custody.
Michael Gorman, 72 E, said he found the wicks on the
prisoner, and he admitted taking them. He refused his
address. . . . . .

In answer to the charge the prisoner said—l have gained
my living till now by hard work. I left Burnley, and
travelled from place to place, and afterwards came to
London and got work. I then fell out of work, and
went to Maidstone and worked there. I again

got out of work, and have had no work since.
I then lived first on what money I had, and then by selling
my clothes. I then became worse off than ever, and went
to the casual wards at different workhouses, and had no-
thing to live on but what they gave me at those places.
often only a piece of bread. When I again came to London
I was hungry and starving. I went to a police-station
near Camden•town and asked for a night's lodging. ,
They said I must go to Sotuer's-town, and on my asking
the way there, the officer looked suspiciously at me, as if
lie thought I knew the way, and then said, " Straight on."
I got a job to hold a horse, and after spending what I
received, and feeling very hungry, I saw the socks at the
prosecutor's shop, and thinking I might get something by
selling them, I took them.
Poole, the assistant-gaoler, said the prisoner', hands
bore appearance, of hard work.
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The prisoner—The reason why I have not referred to
persons who know me id because I am determined that
those who knew me as an honest youth shall not know me
as a thief.

Mr. Knox said the prisoner's story, if true, wa4 a
lamentable one. He would remand the prisoner for a few
days, so that he should be carefully looked at by the Lon-
don police to see if he was known.
Barns, the gaoler, said the prisoner had been seen by a
greater number of the police than usual.
Mr. Knox said the prisoner's was a sad story, and asked
Mr. Hammond if, after what he had heard, he wished to go
on with the case.

Mr. Hammond said the prisoner's was a distressing
case, end declined to press the charge any further.
Mr. Knox discharged the prisoner. and strongly, but
feelingly, recommended him not to offend again.

WANDSWORTH.
PANG EWER CONDUCT OF A PLATELAYER.

a Ball, a platelayer, was charged with being drunk
and truspaning on the South-Western Railway,
Mr. T. Bent, the company's superintendent of police,
attended to prosecute.
John Maluish, a porter, said—Last night, shortly after
7 o'clock I saw the prisoner staggering along in the air-
footway at Wandsworth station. Not knowing at the time
who he was, I went to him and asked where he was going,
when he said, '• Vp the line." I asked him to return to
the station, as be was not in a fit state to walk along the
line. He refused, and said he would go. As he was in-
toxicated, I fetched Mr. Tewsley, the station-master, who
walked him back. He did not use any violence.
Mr. Layman—What account did lie give of himself ?
Witness—He persisted in going up the line. I have
seen him before.

Prisoner—l generally ride up from Putney, but as the
train did nut stop at timihani Junction, I got out at
Wandsworth station to walk along the line.
Mr. Dayman—lt was a very dangerous thing to do, more
especially by a person who had not got his wits about him.
If you had slipped you might bare been killed. According
to the regulations of the company you have no business on
the line excepting when in your employment ; is that so,
Mr. Bent!

Mr. Bent—Yes sir, and there is an act of parliament
against it.

Dasinsan (to the prisoner)—You are liable to a pe-
nalty of
Prisoner—How am Ito get to my employment if I do
not walk on the line ?

Mr. Bent—There was no employment at that time of
night.
Mr. Tewsley was called in and said the prisoner did not
come by a train.
Prisoner—Yes, I did.
Mr. l)►yman—At all events, without the permission of
the company, you had no business on the line excepting
for working. Therefore you are fined 10s., and in default
you will be imprisoned for seven days.
The money was paid.

DELHI AND LONDON BANK (LIMITED).
(THIS DAY.)

The 22nd annual general meeting was held at
noon at the offices, 76, King William-street ; Major-Gene-
ral Ai.gx. CUMMING in the chair.

The following reportaLifish;nce-sheet were presented :
" The directors beg to submit to the proprietors the
annual audited accounts to 31st December last, and to re-
port that after making provision for all bad and doubtful
debts, that is all losses both ascertained and estimated,
they are able to declare a dividend at the rate
of 7 per cent, per annum, for the half-year
ending 31st December last, free of income tax.
The shareholders must be well aware that the business of
all banks for the greater portion of the year has been
attended with great anxieties, more especially to those
connected with India; and that for a time, subsequent to
June, there was very great alarm both in England and in
India, consequent on banking and other failures, which
neceseited a temporary restriction of business, seriously
affecting Exchange operations and thereby lessening the
profits of the period under review. The proprietors will
have been prepared by the general manager's letter of the
Ist September last, to learn that the bank has sustained
heavy losses, partly from the failure of commercial houses,
but chiefly from the reckless and indefensible conduct
of their late Bombay manager, Mr. W. B. Thompson.
These losses have necessitated the appropriation of a large
sum from the past year's profits, and the transfer of
30,523/. from the reserve fund. The board hope, however,
during the current year, to provide for a large portion of
the amount taken from this fund by the sale of spare
land at Delhi, which, valuable as it was before, has now
become more so by the proximity of the railway terminus.
A branch was opened at Dobroogbur, but the business was
not so profitable as expected, partly owing to the accom-
modation afforded by government to the public, and from
the extreme depression of tea property in that district.
The board have therefore withdrawn it. The branches at
Darjeeling and Nynee Tal, owing to the restriction of
business, have also been closed. A branch has
lately been established at Lahore with every pros-
pect of success, being well supported by influential parties.
The late premises of the Bank of Calcutta, for which •
high rent was paid not being well adapted for our extend-
ing business, the directors purchased en eligible house in
Council House-street, • situation in all respects suitable.
In conclusion, the directors have pleasure in stating that
the business of the head office has been very satisfactory,
not a single loss having been sustained since its formation.
The business is steadily increasing, and promises to be very
profitable. The directors who, under Clause 65 of the
deed, vacate their seats are Major-General John Clarke
and David Henry Small, Esq., who, being eligible, offer
themselves for re-election, as do also the auditors.
" Balance-sheet for December 31, 1866.—Dr.: To paid
up capital, 337,625/. • to reserve fund, 15,000/. ; to amount
due on customers' balances, deposits, and circular notes,
510,8731. 10s. 61. . • to amount on acceptances for branches,
143,069/. 84. Bd.• to amount on exchange accounts,
credits, ke., 548,7:18/. 19s. 6d.—total 1,555,306/. 18a. Bd.
Cr.: By cash in hands, and call, at head of and
branches, 141,2341. 4s. lld. ; by government securities,
46,0651. 17s. 6d.; by discounts, loans, and credits, 629,1741.
Gs. 11d. • by other securities, including bullion, bills,
purchased, &c., 709,688/. 6s. ; by freehold premises in
Delhi, Calcutta, Allahabad, Lucknow, Mussoorie, 29,1241.
Is. 4d.—total 1,555,306/. 18e. Bd.
"Profit and lose statement. —Dr.: To total expenditure at
head-office and branches, including, rent, taxes, &a.,
20,947/. 12s. 3d. ; to interest paid on deposits and current
accounts, 11.267/. 13a. 9 L ; to dividend at 5 per cent. per
annum for half-year ending 30th June, 1866, 7,457/. 10s. ;
to dividend at 7 per cent. per annum for half-year ending
December 31,1866,11,8161.17a6d.:t0getheri19,2741.78.6,1;
to provision for all bad and doubtful amounts, 36,5071.
le. 7d. ; total, 87,9961. 15s. ld. Cr.: By balance brought
forward, 4,6761.35. Ild. ; by gross profits at head office
and branches, 52,7951. Ifs. 2d. ; by transfer from reserve
fund, 30,5251. ; total, 87,9961.15 e. Id."
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report
and accounts, said the transactions of the year were, on
the whole, favourable, and the losses that bad been
sustained were fully covered by the amount set aside.
Business was prosperous at all the branches.
The report was adopted, and the proceedings terminated
in the usual manner.

It is reported, says the Independence Beige, that
the Italian government suppressed for 24 hours the tele_
graphic report of M. Rouher's speech, on account of the
bad effect which that portion of it which referred to Rome
and Italy was deemed likely to have on the elections.

PIOUS BRIGANDS. —Signor Pollini, who was Cap-
tured, a short time since, by Papal brigands, has been set
at liberty. He reports that he experienced harsh treat-
ment only for the first few days, but was afterwards treated
very kindly. He says that the brigands repeat the rosary
every night before going to bed. On leavinghe left them his
watch chain as • souvenir, and got a prayer-book from
them in return. This reminds one of what took place in
Sicily when Mieroslawski was campaigning there. A
brigand was brought before him and charged with being a
spy. The brigand fired up with indignation and shouted,
"I a spy ! lam • brigand, a catholic, and • patriot."
OCR CASE AGAINST THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT.
—One question remains which cannot be evaded. What
is the next step to be taken by Great Britain ? We have
required the immediate release of certain British subjects,
and Spain has declined to comply with our requisition.
She has, indeed, released some of them, but not, as her
minister tells ns, in deference to our complaints, and she
retains several others in defiance of those complaints. We
forbear to draw the obvious inference. The weaker Spain
la, and the more overwhelming our naval superiority, the
more clear is our duty to exercise great forbearance. Let
us, above all things, make sure that our position is tenable
on all sides. Let the plea of the Spanish government that
Captain Collier and his companions are detained as neces-
sary witnesses in a pending snit be referred to the law
officers of the Crown, and let the course of international
usage in such matters be ascertained beyond doubt. It is
better to waive a point than to be in the wrung, and it is
just possible that • technical advantage may have been
gained by the Spanish government through the very
anxiety of the owners to maintain all their legal rights.
Assuming the contrary, and supposing the opinion of our
law officers to be that • grievous wrong has been done to
our countrymen, and is still being done in spite of repeated
and earnest remonstrances, we ace no alternative but one
to which it is incredible that Spain can be prepared to
drive vs.—Tines.

on. qr.: gm-- 1 ire.— 1149141441c4.
. MfiabandScotch 654 180 1880 100 . 2160
700 ..
70781111 5450 4910 .. 11960 .. 1040
Total

LIVERPOOL COTTON AND CORN MARKETS,
(THIS DAY.)
(BY ITLEGILAPH.)

(now 061 oww oownwiolmErr.)

Ofrrrow.—The market continues dull. Sales about
6,000 or 7,000 bales.
CORN.—The market fairly attended. Wheat in fair re-
quest at full rates. Flour quiet and rather lower. Beans
unchanged. Oats and oatmeal slow of sale at Tuesday's
prices. Indian corn rather quiet ; mixed, its. 6d.

WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

(sr Truxnuni.)

—.,
(PROW OUR OWN CORRIBPOWDLNT.)
Fine English wheat ls. dearer. Common descriptions
neglected. Barley in limited demand ; value unaltered.
Beans and oats steady.

MINCING-LANE.-(THIS DAY.)

. • •
SUGAR—The market continues very quiet, and the
limited business transacted is at prides in buyers'
favour ; unclaysd Manilla sold at 245. 6d. to 255. 641.;
Berbice, 31s. ; Antigua, 32a ; Jamaica, 325. 6d. Re-
fined unaltered.
Corm.—A fair general business is doing at firm rates.
Tes.—The market continues dulL
Rica AND Rasa.—No Wes reported.
Setretrafi.-200 bags sold for cull at 18s. 91., refrac-
tion
Coma—There is still only a limited inquiry, at easier
prices.
Jirre remains Arm.
Bette.-500 bales of Manilla sold at 50/. ; Russian
remains firm.

TALLOW MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
The market is quiet, prices are quoted as follows :
Town tallow, 425. 6d. ; Petersburg Y.C. on the spot,
43e. Gd.; March, 435. Gd.; April to June, 43a. 6e1.; October
to December, 445. to 445. 3d.

HIDE MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

LIADENHALI--Hides : 561 be. to 64165., ne to 3d. ;
64Ibs. to 72114., 3d. ; 72Ibe. to 8016 e.. 3d. to 3Ad.;
801 b.. to 8816., Sid. to &id. • 881 be. to 961 be.. 34d. to.4d.
Horn hides, 9.. to 10x. Oh. Calf skins, light, 2e. to 4s. ;
fall, 6..
BZlMONASZT.—Sheepakins : Polled, 11e. to 134. ; half.
bred., 10s. to 111.; downs, ix. to 9s. ; shearlinp, 1.. 6d.

BOROUGH HOP MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
Messrs. Pattanden and Smith report the demand steady.
Stocks very reduced. Prices unchanged.