The Express.
London, England, 1866-11-27 00:00:00

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COURT OF EXCHEQUER.
Niel Arius.—(Before Mr. Baron Martin and
Special Jury.)
the first day of the sittings at nisi priaa after
list contains 95 entries, of which only 19 are
There are 19 cases set down for special juries.
1145 ATTOFtIitY-CILYERAL r. D1:1111.11f.
s an information by the Commissioners of
nave against Charles Rudman, a blacksmith, at
o recover 51. for income tax.
[titer-General, Mr. J. Locke, Q.C., and Mr.
ompton were counsel for the crown. The de-
peared in person.
iciter-General mid the defendant had refused
money, and had barricaded his house so as to
le collector entering and levying upon his
3 had also threatened the collector with
he attempted to effect an entrance. Under
instances, the Commissioners of Inland Revenue
ad no other course to pursue but to proceed
nformation.
dole returned by the local commissioners of de-
s the only evidence given by the crown, and in '
fendant's name appeared for the sum of Si.
tndant said he never owed the money, as hie
s never over 1001., and he could prove it.
DU Martin—You area very foolish mss. If you
dted anyone on the subject you would have
t once the oommissioners determined you were
re WAS no appeal except to two judges sitting
its'-inn. By coming here you hare rendered
able to heavy expenses.
licitonGeneral said the defendant had been told
Ivor again exactly what had fallen from his

fondant handed up to the learned judge his
set for the year, showing that be had received
101., and said that several of the sums entered
sot been received.
ion Martin repeated that the decision of the
oners was conclusive, and that the court could
re whether it was right or not. He, however,
that, unless there was some reason for it, it
ther oppressive to bring a person like the defen-
court for so small a claim.
licitorGeneral said the Commissioners of Inland
had scarcely any choice in the matter. They did
it right to expose the collector to the violence
e defendant had threatened, and except by levy
;he only way of recovering the money.
iron Martin—To my mind that is not a satis-
won. Why do they not resort to the ordinary
opted in levying fora debt?
foldout said if the crown got a verdict, be would
I, and have to go to the workhouse.
tried judge having briefly summed up,
iy, although told distinctly that the crown was
Aided to a verdict, deliberated for some time in
and seemed unable to agree.
;, one of the jury asked his lordship what would
suit if they gave a verdict against the defendant.
iron Martin—l really cannot tell you.
erjurynian—May I ask if by our oaths we are
id to give a verdict according to the law'
iron Martin—By your oath you are bound to give
t according to the evidence.
efendant's two sons asserted that they could by
any prove that their father ought not to be
to the income tax.
considerable discussion in the box,
sreman said they had agreed to a verdict for the

er juryman—lVe consider that this is a very harsh
ing on the part of the crown.
et for the crown—Damages, 5/,

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. C ommissioner Holroyd.)
IN RE W. F. L. WESCHE.
aankrupt was a Stock Exchange broker, formerly of
F. The case was recently noticed on the sitting for
if assignees. The bankrupt now renewed his appli-
for release. The accounts show unsecured debts of
. ; due to creditors holding security, 91,6011.; bills
Ited, 7,0001. ; liabilities in shares, chiefly in Bombay
and other companies, 1,520/. The property held as
y, returned as originally of the value of 137,6621.,
principally of shares in Indian companies. The
if failure is stated to be depreciation in the value of
ecurities and consequent loss.
Lowrance appeared for the assignees, and also for
akrupt. He stated that the assignees did not wish
!I' any opposition to the bankrupt's release. The
lag creditors were the Bank of Hindustan, whose debt
pwards of 11,0001. ; but the gentlemen representing
oink had no instructions to oppose or the reverse.
night be accounted for by the fact that within the
w days the bank itself had suspended payment, and
Ay in liquidation. The case was a very painful one.
ankrupt, who had held a high position in Bombay,
himself reduced to insolvency by the sudden
ciation which had taken place in nearly all kinds of
a securities, a fact which was well known to the
of Hindustan themselves. He was prepared to give
if necessary, to the extent of 1,0001.
I Honour granted the release on this condition.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Winslow.)
IN RE FREEMAN.
e bankrupt was described as a yacht agent, of Beau-
miltlings, Strand, and elsewhere. Debts, 1,1991.;'
sof trifling amount. This was the sitting for ela-
tion and discharge.
Stocken appeared for the assignees ; Mr. Lowrance
sad for creditors ; and Mr. H. Orifliths supported.
appeared that the banktupt had been master and
commander in the Royal Navy, and was in the receipt
N. a year as hAlf-pny. The opposition principally
ed upon a piano not being given up. It was asked
the bankrupt should set aside a portion of his half-

be bankrupt stated that he hail recently earned
i
Ling, and Wllll wholly dependent on his half-pay. He had
fed n both the China wars, and had lost the sight
ae eye through being constantly engaged in taking
'eye. On that account he was not eligible for em-
!meet on full pay. This half-pay was Bs. a day, and
bed a wife and two children. He was willing to set
ie 9AI, a year, he could not do more.
tr. Herring, the bankrupt's landlord, opposed in person.
liter a protracted inquiry the bankrupt's offer wee
teted and the order of discharge was granted, subject
that condition, it being understood that the assignees
slit be at liberty to pursue their inquiries as to pro-

rtY.
Mr. Griffiths said that if he had known that the opposi-
au to be urged with such virulence he would not
st advised the bankrupt to make any offer at all.

IN HE FITZWATEIL
The bankrupt was a builder, of Addison-terrace, Not-
tlkill. This wits the sitting for examination and
iqt. The bankrupt owes 5,901/. ; property held as
rarity, consisting chiefly of houses in Dartmouth-road,
rarnersmith, 5,3071. There was no opposition, and his
Wour granted the order.
kr. Bagley and Mr. R. Griffiths appeared in the case.

IN RE .1. E. RICHARDS.
The bankrupt was a draper, of Limehouse-causeway.
lebta about 3,00/. ; amount of assets not yet ascertained.
Oa the application of Mr. Doria for the assignees, an
kearnment was ordered for cash, goods, and deficiency
touts.

TILE POLICE COURTS.
(THIS DAY.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
A VORDIVINC: WIFE.
Apia /Jima:, a plasterer, living in Cumberland-street
Itathesex Hospital, was brought before Mr. Tyrwhitt, lot
Naughnessy, one of the warrant officers, charged with
moulting his wife.
The wife (a quiet-looking woman, with a child in her
urea, and in an advanced stage of pregnancy) said that on
Stub', last her husband knocked her down. She did not,
homer, a ish to preys the charge (crying).
3lr. Tyrwhitt said the wife must be protected. He wee
"tee that good-natured weak women got more punished
than viragoes.
The
andle threatenedfenlant said
toh knock his wife had
his brainsidstrt out.
khim with a
er,
The wife said that about seven weeks ago her husband
Polled her out of bed and assaulted her, and she did then
ay that she would serve her husband u he served her.
She did not wish him punished.
Mr, Tyrwhitt said the defendant was a cruel fellow,
"Pressing a mild woman. He should order him to find
two bail in 10/. each to keep the peace for six months ;
tad if he was brought lx.foro him again he would be
iTprisoried for six mouths.
SOUTHWARK.
IMPUDENT ATTF.MPT AT HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Thomas Black, a powerful-looking young man, was
''ought before Mr. Woolrych, charged with being con-
etned with another not in custody, in assaulting John
Coleman, and demanding money from him in the public-
greet.
The prosecutor said be was an electro-type-founder, and
shortly before 1 o'clock on Sunday morning be was going
lame along King-street, Borough, when the prisoner and
other roan came in front of him and demanded money
him. He told them that they were hearty looking
and as able to get their livelihood by
rd work as he. They then told him if he
d not instantly give them money they would have
from him. He refused to comply with their impudent
ad, and attempted to pass them, when the prisoner
ek him on the mouth, and knocked him down. The
r run fell on him, but hearing some one coming be
Pttl rap and inn off. Witness caught hold of the pri-
er, calling out " Police," and while they were struggling
the ground a constable came up and secured him.
Kr. Woolrych asked if he was robbed of anything.
Witness replied in the negative. They bad not time to
so, but be suspected their intention was to rifle his
keta. Witness, however, was too strong for the

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4h-incest, Borough, a little before 1 on Sun-