The Express.
London, England, 1859-01-28 00:00:00

THE POLICE COURT&

MANSION-HOUSE._

Hwy frellimeo74;;;, chit b Mr. lionelmem,
merchant, 30, Wormwood-etreee, who had been remended
upon the chirp of having em bnaled 17 cheques, anmenirtheg
to 661. 10s., be to kb 'employer, wee again again et
the bor.

Thjavklaws even at the former examination was to the
effect that the prbow bed Fete entrusted with the cheques
iu order that he might swims, them in letters of advi.o to
the propionate of venous journele throughout the coantry.
Instead of doing this, however he got then orated by Mr.
Jsokson, a Hemmed victualler 'ln Whitmorwroad, Horton,
and appropriated thoirpmsria to C
anawn use.
Mr. Morgan (Hum , don, said that
deem the last examinanon he had amartaised that the wit-
ness, Mr. Jackson, bed peed three esperete lots of cheques
belonging to the prosecutor through hie banker's for the ac-
commodable of the primmer, instead of two lots as stated by
that witness.

Yr. R. Hill, proprietor of the Bedford Mercury,
of 31. 15c, referred e:o la the cheque produced, hue
Dot been paid to roe.
lb. J. 5. Clark, proprietor of the Peterborough Adrertuer,
meld that the cheque produced for 31. 15a. had sever reached
ltha.

Mr. F. J. Horniroan—l produce three cheques upon oar
beakers. 'mounting to 161.0.. 105., dated the 25th May,
which I delivered to the prisoner about that time to piths la
letters sad seed to their destination. The six cheques dated
Ist July, and amountleg to 381. 19e., were also banded to
Dim to be posted. On the 18th August I delivered to him 9
*toques, anionnting to 691. 17s. 6d., to be forwarded by
These cheques have all been returned to us es paid
ryat' our beakers.
Mr. Jackson mid that the whole of the cheques referred to
by the last witness had been oohed by him for the
ptittoner.
In re* to 131 r It. W. Carden
The wfdeee said that he had never charged the prisoner
anything Sir the accommodetion he had gives him by cash-
ing the cheques, but had merely deducted trifling sums for
beer supplied to the prisoner's house.
Mr. J. ltay-1 am cashier to Messrs. Davis, the bankers,
81theeditch. The six cheques produced amounting to
381. 19s. 1 received from Mr. Jackson an wood them to
kY account. The three cheques amounting to 161. Os. 10d.,
sad the nine to 691. 17e. 6L, I also parsed through our
bank. _ _

Mr. Morgan said that tree the case for the prosecution.
Mr. Beard said It was the Intention of the:prisoner to plaid
guilty to the charge at the trial.
The prisoner, who after the usual caution stated that he
had nothing to may, eras then fully committed to the Central
Criminal Court tar trial, on the three several charges of
having feloniously stolen 17, ; G, end 9, cheques.

CLERHENWELL
William Herding, melding at 38, Middlesex-street, Somer's
Town, applied to his worship under the following cncum-
mono's.

The applicant, who bad his arm in • sling, stated that he
was a farrier by trade, but in coneequence of having burnt
Ids arm, he had been unable to work, end was in great dis-
tress. To add to his distrem, this day week his wife was de-
livered of a still-born child, and bad now only a small quan-
tity of dry breed for her susteaance, although the was very
ill. The parish authorities of St. Pancras hod buried the
child, bat had not relieved the family. He (the applicant)
yesterday rooming, went to the workhouse, and ha% Mg
knocked at the gate, saw an old man, who told him that
nothing could be done, as he was too late, and that he had
better apply the next day. This (Thursday) morning he
again went to the work lame, sad saw the same old man who
told him he moat roll again on Friday. Being in great die-
t:ea., he thought it better to apply to his worship. He only
wanted mild until hie arm got -better, and to provide the
proper necemserles for his sick wife.
Mr. Tyrwhitt inquired to what parish the applicant be-
longed?
Applicant stated that he was born at the Hyde, sear
Fedgeware, but that he had been living in the pariah of St.
Pancras nearly all his life.
Mr. Tyrwhitt said ha had no control over the masers-
mem of the poor. He most sincerely deplored the policy
punned, and lamented the way in which the poor-law was
carried out. Ile told the applicant to apply again at the
workhouse ;and and to relieve the applicant'spriment necessities,
he would give him 6s. out of the poor-box.

MARYLEBONE.
Mr. John Plgteg,• timber merchant, living at 394, Euston.
road, was charged with having caused the death of Mr.
John H. Borrows, clothier, &c.. Hampstead-road.
The court was much crowded during the inquiry.
The fleet witness called was Roseau Friend, who deposed
that she was servant to the deceased, and that on the pre-
vious evenbg, between seven and eight o'clock. thereas •
lowd talking between her master (deceased) end thy prisoner
in the shop, 80111111 very high and angry words took place.
yea do ?
Mr. Long—Upon hotting what you have stated, what did
Witaar—l tried to parninde my master to come from the
shop Into the parlour, but he did not do so. The prisoner
offered to fight him, and held his fist close tip to his (my
mute's) few. He turned round to avoid the blow, and he
was hit with great violence upon the back, he staggered
several yards end fell with his head against the handle of •
drawer. He was wounded on the head, and he died imme-
diately aftsurards.
Mr. Losg—Was your muter In good health before this?
Witham—He was, sir.
Mr. Lortg—Did the prisoner and your master oome in
inewt4ser ?
Witssea—They did.
Mr. Lang—Do you know what gave ries to the quarrel?
Witness—l do not.
_ _

In reply to further questions from Mr. Long,
Witness said—l heard deceased say that News had robbed
Idol or tried to rob him, and oalled him • thief.
Id,. Collins, surgeon, Moruington-craireat, stated that be
found upon examinitg the deceased a small scalp wound.
He observed no other external marks of violence.

Mr. Lesat—What In your opinion NY the cause of
death? . . .

-Vinese—The rupture of a vessel of the brain, occaaioned
by the fall.
Mr. Long—Can you Bay is what oondition of health the
deceased wee at the tint. of this occurrence?
Witasee—No, sir.
The flamer had no question to salt of either of the wit-
ness= ezeinhted.

&meant Bead, 23 S, stated, that having received in-
(mutation of the death of Mr. Burrows, be went to the re-
sidence of prieoner, at gee minutes to 12 at night, accom-
panied by Consul)le Whits, No. 290, sad found the prisoner
lying asleep on the wife. Hs was nadramsd, and on witness
telling him that be was charged with having caused the
death of Mr. Burrows, he exclaimed, " My God, is he
dead ?"