The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-10-21 00:00:00

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the plaintiffs,
the 19th of August last, the defendant's
several of the plaintiffs' sheep,
id that on the same day one of the sheep was found lying
3ad in a brook at the end of the field; that another of the
sheep was torn and injured, and several of them frightened.
The action was therefore brought to recover damages for
the sheep killed and wounded, along with costs. Mr.
Wheeler appeared for the defendant, and submitted that in
order to establish his liability evidence should be given to
prove that he was aware of the disposition of the dog to
attack sheep, which had not been done. The evidence of
the defendant and other witnesses was then given, to shew
that the dog had not been in the habit of attacking sheep,
and that the sheep belonging to the plaintiffs had been
several times attacked by other dogs. His Honor read
several authorities regarding the liability of the owners of
domestic animals, such as bulls and dogs, distinguished from
the liability of those who kept such animals as bears or lions,
and said—l find these facts, and upon these I will look into
the authorities which bear upon this case more fully.
The dog did worry these sheep, killing, or assisting
in killing one, injuring another, and frightening
the rest. It appears that he went out with his
owner that day, the owner going for lawful purposes,
that he left his owner, strayed into this field, and
then did the mischief which is the subject of this action. It
does not appear, however, that the owner was aware of the
mischievous disposition f the dog. The question now is,
whether the plaintiff, under these circumstances, can recover
damages. It appears, by the authorities I have read, that
in order to render the owner of such an animal as a dog
liable for such damages, it is required that the owner shall
be shewn to be aware of his disposition for mischief ; but
the question which arises in my mind is, whether these
authorities are applicable to this case where the dog tres-
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aware of the mischievous disposition of the dog, and the
plaintiff must therefore be non-suited. But if, on the other

band, it appears that the owner of a dog, who allows him
to stray into the • land of another, is answerable for the
damage he may do; the case will then be established. If I
find a verdict at all, it will, however, be only for a small

amount.—Mr. Wheeler : That is subject to the question
raised.—His Honor : Subject to the question raised, which
is one that deserves very serious consideration. I will give

my judgment on Monday morning.
CHILTON V. MOB ILRLY AND Co.—This was an action
brought by Mr. Chilton, Solicitor, against Messrs. Mober-
ley and Okell, for the rent of rooms and offices belonging

to him and occupied by them.—Mr. Aspinall appeared for the
plaintiff, and Mr. Blair with Mr. 'lime for the defendant.
The action li;d reference to two separate sets of chambers,
one set at £4O a-year, and the other at £lO a-year. A
verdict was entered by consent for the amount claimed as
due on the latter, the former claim to be decided by future
proceedings.

MME

STATIONERY FOR PUBLIC DEPARTMENTS.—III the
year ended the sth of January, the expense of providing
stationery for the public departments, was £254,410, against
£166,916 in the previous year.
THE CRYSTAL PALACE AT SYDENHADI.—The works

_igantic building at Sydenham appear to progress
rapidly, and the shell of the building is so far advanced to-
wards completion, that the contractors, Messrs. Fox and
Henderson, have undertaken to surrender it to the company
in a finished state at Christmas.

It appears that the accident which lately occurred
near Hamm, on the Westphalian Railway, in Prussia, was
caused by a second locomotive, which was sent to assist that

rsons injure(
Another, a post-office clerk, -was so dreadfully
led, by being thrown violently against a table in the
)ffice van, that it is feared he cannot recover.

las died; he was a prc

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lIVED CLYDE

4,11,1.1
at noon, Mr. Robert Smith, who has proposed a plan for
the removal of the sewage from the Clyde, made
.a second

public experiment of his scheme in presence of the Magi-
strates, several members of the Town Council, and other
official gentlemen, who, we understand, expressed themselves
highly favourable to the project.—North British Daily
Mail. .

BIRMINGHAM BOROUGFI GAOL. - At the quarter
sessions for Birmingham, held on Wednesday, Mr. G. W.
Hillyard, the Governor of Nottingham County Gaol, was
unanimously elected governor of the Birmingham Borough
Gaol, in the room of Lieutenant Austin, resigned. No

andidate was proposed

Ir. Hillyrd was formerly

)f Pentonville Penitentiary, and for nine years deputy-
governor of Stafford Gaol. His testimonials were stated to
be of the very highest character.
JUDGES' CLERKS.—lnsteact ot tees, the Juabeo•
clerks are now paid by salaries. The three associates to the
chief Judges have each £l,OOO a-year ; the three senior
clerks to the associates, each £150; the three junior clerks
to the associates, each £lOO ; the principal clerks to the
three chief Judges, each £7OO a-year ; the principal clerks
to the other twelve Judges, each 600 ; and the other
clerks of the chief and puisne Judges, 18 in number, £4OO
a-year each.

ILLEGALITY OF OMNIBUS ADVERTISTNG.—In addi-
tion to the informations that have hitherto been laid against
omnibus proprietors for evading the directions of the new
Act of Parliament in regard to lighting a lamp in the interior

of vehicle at night time, more inrormatiOns have yet to
be heard by the magistrates on account of the same parties
persisting in exhibiting placards or advertisements upon the
panels of their vehicles and also in the interior of the same,
such a practice being prohibited by the new law now in
operation.— Globe.

THE APPLE CROP IN THE WEST.—A vast increase
has of late years taken place in the quantity of cider made
in the West of England. Particular attention has been paid
to it in Devonshire, and its quality has been much improved.
The crop of apples this season has been more than an aver-
age ; in fact, in some parts they have been exceedingly
abundant. In the neighbourhood of Exeter, and in the
south of Devon, the trees in many orchards arc almost
broken down with them. Cider is expected, therefore, to
be more than usually cheap.
TREASURES SUNK AT NAVARINO.—The Official
Gazette of Savoy states that an inhabitant of Chamberry
has just quitted that place to attempt, in concert with a
company organized for that purpose, to save some contents
of the vessels which were sunk at the battle of Navarino,
particularly the Admiral's ship, a three-decker, which, it is
said, had on board, at the time she went down, a sum of
6,900,000 f. in gold. All the necessary apparatus have been
embarked, a number of divers have been engaged, and, in
addition to the ordinary diving-bells, all the recent inven-

tions for such purposes will be flit in requisition
THE PROPERTY TAX.—The 10th of October last
closed all demands for deductions on over charges for the
previous years. It is worthy of remark that in the present
assessments for the various parishes, townships, and hun-
dreds, collectors, when appointed, are required to find
security for the due fulfilment of their office, because in case
of any defalcation by them, the parishes and townships will
have to be re-assessed for such defalcations. It is cense-
itiently not the duty, but the interest of the inhabitants to
ee that all due precautions are observed in this regard for
he public protection.
MOCKING BIRD.—A fine and healthy male bird of
his species is now in the possession of Mr. John Richard-
ion, dentist, Saville-street. In its warblings it pours forth
delicious stream of song, composed of notes of the
nightingale, the thrush, the blackbird, and the lark, without
the shrillness of the canary. Behr an inhabitant of the
torrid climes of America, it is with' the greatest difficulty
this delicate bird can be brought alive to England ; but Cap-
tain Hunter, of the Royal Victoria, of Hull, has, by great
care and attention succeeded in bringing over from New
Orleans this beautiful song bird. In its wild state the male
bird has the singular power of imitating most of the songs
of other wild birds—hence its name of the mocking bird.—
Hull Advertiser.
LOSSES AT SEA IN THE RECENT GALES.—The
port of Inverness has been unfortunatly lately, and in the
recent gales, there has, we regret to say, been a further loss
of shipping and life. The schooner Isabella, belonginc, to
Bailie Lawrence, sailed from Sunderland on Saturday, the
24th ultimo, with a cargo of lime. The Vine, of Arbroath,
and a third vessel sailed at the same time. Next day, in a
hurricane the Vine was wrecked, but the crew were saved,
and they reported having seen the Isabella and the other
vessel founder, with all on board. The master, mate, and
one of the seamen of the Isabella have each left families, all
residing in Merkinch, Inverness. The ship was partially
insured. The Edinburgh steamers on Friday morning last,
were detained in Cromarty Bay, under shelter of the Sutors,
until Friday evening, the Martello having returned from
Burghead. The fishermen of Nairn have sustained some
Three large fishing boats were beached off the port

and a fourth totalrywreeka The shore boat of the steamer
Queen was also wrecked, and her cargo of valuable goods
damaged.—lnverness Courier.
THE WAGES MOVEMENT AT BURY.—Considerable
anxiety is now manifested in consequence of recent proceed-
ings connected with the wages movement. The weavers
in the employ of Mr.°J. R. Kay, of Bass-lane House, have
been "locked out" because they persisted in their determi-
nation to assist the weavers on strike. About 200 weavers,
in the employ of Mr. Alcock, Free Town, ceased working
on Saturday last. About 250 of the weavers in the employ
of ML. John Walker, Bnry-bridge, are at present on strike
for an achwane of 10 per cent. Mr. Walker had previously
given the advamt but as his conduct had not been followed
by the other masterb, he gave notice to his hands that he
should reduce them t? the itmnier standard ; and, to resist
the proposed reduction, the wea-frs turned out. The
weavers in the employ of Mr. Fish tuimed out, but after-
wards returned to work, having a promise of advance. The
weavers in the employ of Mr. Howarth have turned out,
in consequence of notice being given that the recent ad-
vance of 10 per cent. would be taken off. A portion of the
weavers in the employ of Messrs. Proctor and Evans have
also turned out.

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