The Express.
London, England, 1860-12-27 00:00:00

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Mr. Louis Dakier,iieoriCr;tor, of " the Grand Distri-
bution of Twelfth Cakes," proposed to be held at
Hax.over-square Rooms, appeared to answer a gammons
issued at the instance of the Treasury, sod on the informs-
Soo of Sergeant Tanner, of the Detective force, charging
him with having, on the let December, sod from that day
to the laying of the information, kept so oaks at Hanover-
square Rooms, " to exercise, keep, open, show, and expose
to be played, drawn, and thrown at by lota, numbers., and
figures, and by other ways, motrivaisoss, and devices, a
latter: not authorised by act of parliament, hc."
Yr. Metcalfe, instructed by the Solicitor to the Treasury
f,
appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Sleigh for the do-
asos.

Mr. Metcalfe said he had been instructed by govern-
ment and by the advice of the law officers of the crown,
to take these proceedings more for the sake of
stopping a practice which was clearly illegal, than
with a view to punish the defendant. Government had
taken pains to watch proceedings of this kind this year, in
consequence of what occurred last year. These lotteries
had been found to lead to servants expending their small
savings and even robbing their masters, and they placed
large sums of mosey in the hands of persons who sometime'
absconded with the money, instead of dietributiog the
prime promised, though he did not at all mean to imply
that Mr. Dethier was not acting in perfect good faith, or
that he was likely to act in that manner. It was certain
that such proceedings led to fraud and to other vices and
improprieties, which had in former times occupied the
attention of parliament. Government had attempted to
stop all lotteries of this kind which had opine to their
knowledge, and bad succeeded in stopping many, not only in
London, but in various parte of the country. Amongst
others, the lottery of Kr. Dethier was brought under
the attention of the government early in Novem-
ber, and on the 4th or sth of that month the
defendant was told that this proposal was alto-
gather illegal, that it came wider the Lottery Acta,
and that it would not be allowed. He was cautioned to this
effect by the ;mho; in consequenoe of an application which
be made to the authorities to know whether they would
allow a policeman to be sent to be stationed at the door, it
being proposed that there should be an extensive distribution
of twelfth calm to the amount of 10,0001.
Mr. Henry—Your object is only to stop it''
Mr. Sleigh—As to the observations of my learned friend,
with respect to the perversion of the subscribed funds by
persons who have absconded with the money instead of (
ining their contract, there in no doubt that as regards some
that remark may be well founded. But, as to Mr.
=
, I must assure you that he is a most respectable
IDOL

Hr. Henry—That is admitted. Mr. Metcalfe opened so.
Sleigh—And, sir, all that he is anxious to do is to
complete that which be has now commenced. Otherwise
he would be guilty of a very groan breach of faith.
Mr. Henry—Oh, but it cannot be allowed.
Mr. Sleigh—He will pledge himself not to do it again.
He had • distribution 0/ rho game sort in lgtil, which was
conducted in the moat fair and honourable manner, and
was not interfered with by government, and there are other
lotteries which are allowed by the government. The diffi-
culty I would place before you is this : 10,000/. worth of
cakes have been made, end a large number of tickets have
beta sold under a pledge of good faith. To withdraw now
would not only be a violation of that faith, but would also
involve him in utter ruin. Surely, my learned friend might
consult with the solicitor to the Traunry, by whom be was
instructed, as to whether it is neoeuary to press this prose-
cution if Mr. Dethier promises not to have any mom of these
distributions. He was under the impression that twelfth-
cake lotteries were allowed.]
Mr. Henry—You, as his counsel, must have informed him
that be was mistaken in that view.

---Mr7Sleiih7--IvriWoiilyinstructecl----- yesterday.
Mr. Metcalfe—l can only offer what has been already of-
fered. Notwithstanding that, the defendant does itot come
forward with a good grace, as in spite of notice he went on.
After receiving that notice he put out a fresh paper,
stating that there would be a further lottery at the German
Bazaar in the Portland-road. However, all that we want
is to atop these transactions, and I think I inn not going
beyond my authority when I say, that if the defendant will
discontinue this lottery the government will not prey for a
penalty. No doubt these things have been allowed to go
on some little time till the attention of government was
called to them.

the neigkbetuing
bakers.

Mr. Meteslie—Called to them by 31r. Detbier himself.
Mr. Henry suggested that Mr. Sleigh bad better consult
with his client se to whether it would not be best to accept
the offer of Mr. Metcalfe.

Mr. Sleigh (after consultation)—l am afraid I must put
you to the proof of your ere.
Mr. Henry—Then that proposal is declined?
Mr. Sleigh—The defendant has received this money, and
meet now either keep or Meek faith with the medic.
Mr. Henry—You might return the subscribers their
MOM).
Mr. Sleigh—That money is now in cakes ; it has been
expended in plums and sugar.
Mr. Mistadle—He has received it in defiance of notice
that it was filegaL Under these circumstances I must put
the facts of the ease before you, and ask you to deal with
this person—who is refractory, and apparently determined
to persist—to deal with him according to the strict letter of
the law. Mr. Metcalfe proceeded to etre that the_ proceed-
ings ware taken under the 42nd Gr. IIL, ah. 100, Rea 2,
and under the 6th Oeo. IV. All the arrangements for the
lottery had been made under the control and direction of the
defendant, whose name appeared in all the advertisements.
No doubt defendant was a respectable man, who would
carry out the contract ; but, as the money was paid before
the drawing, some gentlemen, who had not so nits a seam
of honour, would take themselves off elsewhere, and sot be
heard of at the time fixed for the drawing. &slag that
from lotteries on a comparatively small scale evil had re-
sulted, so extensive a transaction of the sere r run-
ning to an amount of 10,000/., must be stiltmore perniotoas.
He must then ask his worship to decide whether Mr.
Dethier was not • rogue and vagabond in the meaning of
these sate!

Inspector Webb, of the C division, deposed that, acting
=instructions received, he went to the Hanoverequare
on the Gth November last, and saw the defendant
there, with another person and four clerks, who were
=ain selling tickets to the public for the proposed dis-
n of twelfth-cakes. The hall or lobby was occupied
by placard', bills, kr. (similar to the one produced). Wit-
ness said to defendant, " You have applied to me for the
aesielanco of the police, to be on duty at the door during
the sale of tickets, &c." He answered, " Yea, I did." (The
letter was here reed by Mr. Burnaby. the chief clerk, and
was as follows :—" Nov. 5, 18130.—8ir,-1 shall be glad if
you will send an officer to stand at the door of the Hanover-
square Rooms, at your earliest convenience.—Yours, kc.,
Drriuma.") Witness told him that he had submitted
the letter to the Corumbrioners of Police, by whom he was
directed to inform him that the publication of the bills
announcing the intended lottery, and the lottery itself,
were illegal acts, by the statute 42nd Geo. 111., c. 119,
sere. 5 and 6 ; anti that all parties so offending were
liable to penalties of 100/. each. Defendant said, "Very
well ; then, we can't have them." The place has been open
daily for the sale of tickets since that time. On the 19th
December the defendant addressed another letter to wit-
ness, applying for two constables, to be on duty from 10
am, to- 10 p.m., and further requesting that the sergeant on
the beet should give his attention to the matter. This
application was also submitted to the commissioners, but no
oilcan were seat. The following is a copy of one of the bills
exhibited at the rooms :

thi;i's second extraordinary distribution of twelfth
entree, Hanoveraquare Roorns.-10,0001. worth of twelfth
cakes will be drawn for in tea successive days-I,OOOL each
day ; onnineacing Wcdaesday the 26th December, 1860
(Sunday excepted). 20,000 ticket. now on sale for each
y's draw, at la. each, can be obtained at the chief office,
Hanovaraßnare Rooms. Opsa from 0 am. to 7 p.m. The
following is a list of prism far each dv's draw : 1 at 251.,
50 at 51., 100 at 2L, 950 at U., 300 at 10a,
500 at ss. Total. 1,201 mines, amounting to 1,0001. for
each day. All prizes to be delivered on the
followiog morning, after each day'm draw, from nine to
twelve a.m. The successful numbers will be advertised
each day in the morning papas. L. Dinkier, son of the

Arrival far the week ending Jan. 2 Let yew, SST silk and
dense., 1,101 make. The arrival last week emprlesi 00
easke 00esas, ant 207 from other place& Teest. 107 arks.

COTTON.—LivEnroot, Usc. 26.—We have bad a very
active demand to day and en exceedingly strong market,
with an upward tendency, the priori obtained are for the
lower qualities of American, ranging under low middliog,
fully j higher thin on Friday last. The sales are 15,000
bales, of which 7,000 are for export and speculation.

COTTON GOODB.-IDarcamsrsa, Dec- 213.—The prin.
cipsi market day this week ia fixed for Friday, but them
were more lavers and sellers on the exchange than had been
napeeted, and the news by the China mail bas led to some
business, principally in water twist, for that market, and
is 40-inch shirtings and T cloths, suitable to China. Prices
are rather dearer, having gone up for cotton at Liver-
pool. For other markets there was also some barium done
at very full rates, but of course the Christmas holidays in-
terfere with business, and there has not been a l►rge atten-
dance of buyers.

MANUFACTITRES.—HODDERSVILLD, Dec. ZS. This
Las been more a holiday than a market-day, a great number
of people being here but very few buyen of manufactured
goods. Buaiue.s has been very quiet in all broodiest, ex-
cepting u few styles adapted for overcouting. The mills in
the neighbourhood still keep moderately employed, some
being engaged on order for spring.

WOOLS.—HCDDEB•FIELD, DEC. 26.—Very little wool
has °hanged hands to-day, but • moderate portion having
changed hands during the month dealers are firm in present
prices and anticipate an improved demand on the opening
of the new year.

OORN.—Bonrorr, Dec. 26.—There wee a small show
of grain at this day's market Wheat was in request at fully
2s. per qr. advance on the rates of this day week. Beans
and peas are without alteration ; oath are Is. per qr. dearer.
HULL, Dec. 26.—At today's market • moderate
supply of English wheat, which sells readily at 2s. per
qr. advance. Foreign supports the improvement noted
during the week, with a good healthy consumptive demand;
also several parcels cleared off to hold over. Barley of
malting quality in good request at fully la per qr. more
money ; grinding meets with more inquiry but not quotably
dearer. Beane and peas slow sale at barely late currency.
Oats support former rates, with better sale than of late.
The foreign import' lest week are as under :—Wheat,
4,065 qra. ; barley, 4,834 ; oats, 268 ; beans, 1,107 ;
peas, 431; tares, 363 ; linseed and rapeseed, 6,375.
LIKDS, Dec. 26.—The weather is now very severe, and
closes the inland navigation. We have a ontX market to-
day, as is generally the case at this season of the year, but
with a limited show of wheat, the trade miss • farther
advance ; prime of all dencriptioas an fla higleer than on
Tuesday last, with a good demand. Barley in request, and
le. dearer. Beans and other articles fully maintain their
value. Arrivals sieve this day week :—Wheat, 2,375 qrs. ;
barley, 660; outs, 20; linsem4 176 ; peas, 193; rapeseed,
639.

NEW/ATLI. Dec. 26. —The weather onutinues excee,En
severe, and the navigation above
.bridge is completely
stopped, and opposite the quay the river is icebound. At
our market we had a moderate show of wheat fion.
growers, and being without any further arrivals, the 1,456
opened with much firmness, with a good business on some
kinds at an wlvanes of fully ls. per qr., transactions len,/
chiefly confined to new foreign, there being b., h,
new south country offering. For a small mug° of this
Lincolnshire red, weighing Willie. per bushel, p.,itisn,
prepared, 666. per 604165. was obt•ined, whereas
new red sold at all prices between 545. and 645. pm •jr.
respectively per 50t1ba., the latter being Mark's quAity and
weighing naturally about 60th.. Fine old high mated
sic realised 701., and a little extra Uckermarck red
50411 w. Flour sold readily at an improvement of l
sack more, especially Yarmouth white, for which las, au
willingly paid, and 495. for Hamburg supeni.
articles we have little variation to note.

STOCKTON-ON-TIM, Dec. 26.—The supply of grain at ter
market this morning from the growers wee again slsot.
Wheat meta free sale at an edemas of lx. to 2.
on last week's pricee. Barley in more demand. Oat, s:1.1
at full rates, in some instances 6d. per qr. dean'. ti a
and peas unchanged. Flour le. per sack higher. Import,
during the past week :—Wheat, foreign, 600 gm.

Grossoow, Dec. 26.-Bupplies moderate. In the interrid.
since this day week, the weather has been intensely cold.
Bather an extensive trade demand was experienced for the
leading articles, at enhanced prices, and the recent smcd.,,
having attracted distant buyers, sold well from ship's side.
Good runs of ifilwaskie wheat brought 28s. to 2N5. W. er
ship ; China" up Va., and Indiana to 31s. ; extra
Western flour 30s. to 30s. 9d. ; and Canada supers to emu
30s. 6d. to 325. 6d., and peas 22a. 3d. up to 22a., closiog
the top quotations. The business transacted at this
market warn not so extensive as during the week, but pri,
were quite as firm. Wheat and floor &I per boll oud
barrel, and Is. per sack dearer. Barley, 61.
Peas, tla paid for Canadas. Beans and Indian corn d.
vented &L Oats and oatmeal were also the turn again,;
beyers.

COALS. -LONDON, Dec. 26.-Bowen West I.l..rtlev,
17a. 6d. ; Huddle's West Hartley, 17s. lid. ; (lurk,
17a. 6d.; Davison's West Hartley, 17a. 6d. ;
18s. 6d. ; Howard's West Hartley, 17s. 3d. • Monad
Moor, 16s. 6d. ; Tanfield Moor Buts., 16a. 6d. ; tr.at
Hartley, 17s. ; Wylam, 19a. 6d. ; Walls End Acoro
Close, 235. 6d. ; Walls End Byron, 24a, ; Eden Main,
23a. ; Walls Em Bell, 225. 6d. ; Walls End Belmuut,
22e. 6d. ; Walls End Durham, 225. ; Walls End Hassell,
24e. 6d. ; Walls End Hatton, 244. 6d. ; Walls Eod South
Helton, 245. 6d.: Walls End 'Ponytail, 235.; Walls Ea;
Weardale, 21s. ; Walls End Cassop, 24a. 6d.: Walls Inl
Hartlepool, 245. 6d. ; Walls End Hough Hall, 2,36. 61 ,
Walls End Balks, 245. 3d. ; Walls End South Hartlepal,
235. 9d. ; Wale End South Durham, 235. ; Walls Elki
Tees, 245. 6d. ; Walls End Thorpe, 235. ; Carway owl
Dttlfryn Malting, 235. 6d.--Ships at market, 50; sold, •.f.f.

WEATHER REPORT.