The Express.
London, England, 1866-11-12 00:00:00

SOUTHWARK.

David Bliss, gas engineer and ironmonger, 23, New-cut,
Lambeth, was summoned for unlawfully selling an article
known as an equilibrium ball valve, upon which was the
trade mark " Lambeth's patent," being an imitation of the
genuine trade mark of Lambert's patent, with intent to
defraud. _ . . .

Mr. Thomas Lambert, the original inventor and manu-
facturer of the equilibrium ball valve, said the patent ex-
pired three years since, but the words "Lambert's
patent" had been continued 1111 a trade mark. The defen-
dant sold a spurious article in imitation of witness's
ball valve, but of an inferior metal and at a lower
price. The words "Lambeth's patent" were stamped
upon these salves in a manner to imitate pre-
cisely the trade mark of the applicant, and thereby
to deceive the public and lead them to believe they
were purchasing "Lambert's patent."—After examining
the marks, Mr. Burcham expressed an opinion that the
marks on the defendant's goods were an imitation of the
complainant's trade mark, but as this was the first case
under the act be should only fine the defendant 205., and
costs, amounting to IL 3s.
A poor worusn attended before Mr. Bureham, with a lad
named Jones, to ask his advice and assistance in the follow-
ing case. The mother of the lad died from cholera a
week ago, his father had died previously, leaving his
widow in very distressed circumstances. The death of the
mother took place in applicant's house, and she had taken
charge of the boy, now thirteen years of age ; but as she
had a large family she was unable to maintain him her-
self. She hoped that something might be done for him by
means of the fund which had been raised for the benefit of
the relations of those who died from cholera, but she was
told at the Mansion-house that the two funds mentioned
were closed, and that nothing could be given for the
benefit of the boy.
Mr. Iturcham said he was afraid under these circum-
stances he could not assist the applicant. He then ordered
her a sovereign out of the poor-box for the present necessi-
ties of the boy.

RUMOURED LEGAL CHANGES. The Sunday
Gazette says :—" We believe we are correct in stating that
an intimation has been conveyed to the Chief Justice of
the Queen's Bench that it is the intention of the govern-
ment to propose at the meeting of parliament the creation
of three new judges—one being allotted to each court. It
is also proposed to re-arrange the circuits, and the judges
have been consulted as to the most convenient redistribu-
tion of counties to the different circuits. We believe tfiey
will recommend that Lancashire should be created into a
separate circuit. York in the northern counties will form
the ' Northern Circuit.' The Midland Circuit will be re-
mitted to its ancient limit, receiving in addition Birming-
ham, at which town for the future an assize is to be held."
The same journal has Caine reason to anticipate that
another professional prize will soon be at the disposal of the
govenment in the shape of a Vice-Chancellorship, Sir John
Stuart being likely to retire. Our contemporary also
believes there is but little doubt that the solicitor-geuerd-
ship will be at the disposal of Mr. Russell Gurney. The
Obsrror says it is understood that the vacancy which is
about to occur in the Court of Common Pleas, owing to the
retirement of Lorri Chief Justice Erle,islikely tobe filled up
by the present Lord Chancellor; and added that it is said to
be settled that Lord Chief .Justice Erle will be called up to
the House of Lords by the title of Baron Branishot, which
is the name of his place of residence, near Liphook, Hamp-
shire. The Right Hon. Sir Richard gindersley and Lord
Justice Sir Hugh Cairns were on Saturday morning sworn
in as members of the Privy Council.
A CLERGYMAN SUMMONING MIS WIFE FOR AN
ASSAULT.—At the Shire-hall, Nottingham, on Saturday
last, Mrs. Catharine Jenoure was charged with Laving
Assaulted and used threatening language to her husband,
the Rev. Henry Courtenay Jenoure, rector of Burton
Joyce, near Nottingham, on the sth inst. Complaisant
stated that on the day in queation he had some words with
his wife. They were in the kitchen, and she took up the
poker, and attempted to strike him with it. He succeeded
in wrenching it from her, and she then got a large knife,
which she brandished over his bead, and threatened to
murder him. Defendant (interrupting)—l have had good
reason to murder you for a long time. You took good
care that I could not do you harm when you tied my
hands, and locked me up in all the closets of the house.
Turning to her husband, she said—Have you ever beaten
me with sticks and locked me up! Complainant—l
have beaten you on several occasions with a small
stick, but it was only when you were very vio-
lent, and destroyed property. A woman named
Moorecorroborated complainant's evidence as to the assault.
In reply to the bench defendant said she was guilty.
Her husband had brutally ill-used her on several occasions
and had poisoned the minds of all her friends against her,
except her brother's. He never allowed her any money ;
she could never keep a servant, as he was constantly going
into their bedrooms, and he ought to be exposed. Mr.
Jenoure denied the latter accusation, and said be was
driven to the curt by necessity, his wife was so violent.
The magistrates ordered her to enter into her own recogni-
zance in 501. and find two sureties in 25/. each to keep the
peace for twelve months. The sureties not being forthcoming
she was ordered to be taken to the county gaol. On being
removed she said she would go with the officer, but she
would never again go with that villain, pointing to her
husband.
COMMITTAL OF THE EX-CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.
—On Saturday William Thompson, alias Bendico (the ex-
champion of England), was brought before the Nottingham
bench of magistrates charged with using threatening lac-
guage to Mrs Moore, landlady of the Three Crowns,
Parliament-street. This once rioted pugilist presented a
most pitiable appearance, having a black eye, and being
scarcely able to articulate. Mn.s Moore said the defendant
came to her house on Thursday and knocked a man down,
and when be was getting up the prisoner threw him into
the fireplace. Witness remonstrated with him, and he
then used very horrible language, unfit to be repeated.
He continued in this strain about 20 minutes, and then
went away. The prisoner said he was very sorry, and
begged pardon, adding " I am guilty." The bench ordered
him to find the usual sureties, which not being forth-
coming, he was locked up.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN EXETER. EXETER,
SranAT.—One of the most disastrous and extensive fires
in this city for some time past occurred last night, when
the saw-mills of Messrs. Maass and Son, builders, were
completely razed to the ground. The building was a new
one, two storeys high, an. I situated in Coombe-street, the
very heart of the city, being surrounded by houses, two of
which were also destroyed. The fire caused the utmost
excitement and alarm, as the mills were well stocked with
timber and other inflammable materials. The whole city
was brilliantly illuminated by the flames, which continued
for fully three hours. The total loss is estimated at 5,0001.,
part of which is covered by insurances. The workmen of
Messrs. Mamas are great sufferers, having lost their tools.
Messrs. Mow have at present the contract in hand for
building the Wonford Asylum, and the disaster will occa-
sion than pest inconvenience.