The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-09-23 00:00:00

GROSS CASE OF CRUELTY

At the Devon County Sessions, on Thursday, before
Sir John Duckworth, Bart., chairman, the wife of- a
respectable farmer, named Grills, residing near Slapton,
in the south of Devon, was charged with assaulting and
ill-treating her servant girl, named Fanny Square Keys,
an intelligent child, 14 years of age. Mr. Bere mas
counsel for the prosecution, and Mr. Carter defended
the prisoner. It appeared that the girl Keys had been
a pauper in the Kingsbridge union, whence the prisoner
took her as her servant. She had "to tend the pigs and
calves, and to look after a little child." At the begin-
ning of bay harvest the prisoner knocked the poor child's
arm with a large stick, and broke one of the bones ; and
on one occasion, because she put some parings of leeks
into the fire, that being au unlucky thing to do, accord-
ing to the prisoner's opinion, Mrs. Grills took the sauce-
pan from the fire and sat the child on the hot irons upon
which the saucepan had rested, burning her co severely
that the skin was broken. On another occasion, because
she did not do something that she was told, the prisoner
made her extend her hand, and inflicted several blows
upon it with the flat part of a knife, but while doing so
the edge of the instrument struck three of her fingers
and cut them severely. About the same time the
prisoner beat her over the head with a large stick, which
caused her bead to swell very much ; after that she took
the poor girl into the dairy, knocked her legs and pulled
her hair, and when she cried out, the prisoner thurst
her hand into her mouth and scratched her gums so as to
make them bleed. She had continually beaten:the girl
on the bead and shoulders in a most brutal manner, and
when the relieving officer came one day she told him, by
the prisoner's orders, that she was very well treated and
liked her place, but she-said she did this because she
was so much afraid of her mistress. One of the wit-
nesses for the prosecution, being a friend of the prison-
er's, refused to give evidence, and a fine of £5 was
inflicted on her. The evidence of the girl was corrobor-
ated by several witnesses, and the defence was, that she
was a dirty, slatternly girl, and that she had not been
chastised so severely as alleged. The jury, however,
found the prisoner guilty, and she was sentenced to six
months' imprisonment.

ARE CARDS INSTRUMENTS OF GAMING?

Re HANCE.-At Judges' Chambers, on Friday, Mr.
Metcalfe, the liarrister, appeared before Baron Bramwell
to oppose a writ of habeas corpus being issued to discharge
Robert Hance out of custody from St. Alban's House of
Correcton, to which prison he was committed by the
magistrates at Barnet, at the late races, for unlawfully
"playing in an open and public place with instruments
of gaming, to wit, cards." Mr. Howe, who had obtained
the order for the habeas, now contended that cards were
not "instruments" of gaming under this act. At the
time the statute passed, namely, 1824, " thimble rig"
and " roulette tables" were the games of chance
played at fairs and races ; and it was to suppress
those that the statute was framed. If cards were
to be held " instruments " of gaming under this
statute, any one might be convicted as a rogue and
vagabond who dared venture a rubber at whist in an
open or public place. Tho learned counsel, Mr. Met-
calfe, had so argued himself before Mr. Baron Martin.
Mr. Baron Bramwell : Do you now argue, Mr. Metcalfe.
that cards are instruments of gaming, under this act ?
Mr. Metcalfe : I am instructed by the committing
magistrate to oppose this application, on the grounds
that Mr. Baron Martin has decided, in this court, that
cards are instruments of gaming. Mr. Baron Bramwell :
Under those circumstances I cannot discharge the pri-
soner, for I cannot rule against my brother Martin. My
opinion is, however, that the statute refers only to
" tables ;" but I must dismiss the application, and the
full court had better be applied to, in order that the
question may be settled. Prisoner remanded in custody.

A NOVEL GRIEVANCE

TO TAE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES,

Sir.—Having been engaged here in examining some of
the French and German classes of this institution, and
knowing that the Liverpool newspapers are read on both
sides of the Atlantic, I venture to request the insertion of
this letter, the substance of which I desire to publish,
wherever opportunity is allowed.

I have juil cause Of complaint of two grievances, both,
I believe, of a novel kind. lam the author of the General
French and English Dictionary that bears my name, and of
a school edition of the same work. I will not here com-
plain of the reprints of both these works on the other side
(1 suppress the
of the Atlantic. In that I must submit to the fate of
"my elders and my betters.". But one of the two rival
publishers of my dictionaries—Mr. Appleton, of New
York—has thought proper to add to my name that of
another person, and has entitled. inf work Spier.? and
apn''.osnontamiciel,zgaspichteionparrotably feels himself
—soctilareerselgFye'nleetlecsim'aggrieved than I.) Now, has Mr. Appleton
a right to couple my name to another at his will and
pleasure, without asking me whether I will " have this
man to be my wedded husband"—" to live together in
holy matrimony ?" If I show any just cause why we may
not be joined together, may I not speak ? I declare, then,
there is a just impediment—incompatibility of temper—
and I forbid the banns.
To be married without one's consent is (all those united
in matrimony, at least, will confess) a tolerably hard
case, hut, as if this were not sufficient, Mr. Apple-on has
(refining his cruelty, and improving his first impulse)
added my name to a dictionary I have not written. Now,
like the late Mr. O'Connell, I think the responsibility is
heavy enough for my own follies, without my being
answerable for those of my neighbour. But Mr. Appleton
would appear to be a sharp '° cute" man of business, and to
have calculated that it is a master stroke of policy to play
a double game ; first, to add another man's name to any
book, and afterwards, to tack on my name to another
man's book. But, it it is allowable, thus to associate
names, and to attach a cognomen to things a person has
not done, is it not lawful for me to couple names, and to
publish a work to be entitled " The Life and Exploits of
John Sadleir and 1.). Appleton ? "
If this be tolerated, is any man's name safe from pro—
fanation ? May not some British father be found for
every transatlantic production ? The more graceless
the progeny, the more worthy would probably be the
parent elect.
Will not, sir, the enlightened reader see with, me, in this
an act of signal bad faith, a fraud on the reader and the
author, and on the public at large? Will you. then, be
pleased to grant me the publicity of your columns to
denounce this nefarious system to your readers, and
thereby to the world ? If legal redress—which I intend to
seek—cannot be obtained, I entertain the hope that public
opinion will brand the act as one of great injustice, and
discourage all attempts at emulation of the deed.—l am.
sir, yours, &c., A. SPIERS,
Professor in the Lycee Imperial Bonaparte.
Collegiate Institution,
Liverpool, September 19. 1856.

TRADE REPORT.-MONDAY

LIVERPOOL

Cox advices from the-:States, tolhand:this
morning, being rather unfavourable regarding the grow-
ing crop, have caused rather more animation in the market
to-day, and a good business has been transacted, at prices
slightly in favour of the seller. The sales—including 200
Egyptians bid to 9d, 1,500 Surats 4id to Sid—are esti-
mated 12,000 bales, of which 5,000 are on speculation and
for export.

SUGAR.—There continues a steady demand, and full
prices are paid ; including Saturday's business, the trans-
actions embrace 500 hhds. 600 bags Demerara from
43s 3d to 45s 61, and at 46s 91 to 503 for grainy, 260 bags
Cossipore at 503 3d, 1,640 mats Mauritius at 45s 6d, and
3,200 bags Bahia in bond at 283 91 per cwt.
MOLASSES.—Nothing has taken place.
v oßuus mr.a—t . puncheons Demerara, have been sold at pro-

RICE.—A. considerable business haste been done, 2,20 u
bags Bengal being reported, chiefly low, at 9s 9,1 per cwt
from the quay, and 12,000 tons table, to arrive, the price
of which has not transpired.
SALTPETRE.-100 bags have brought 28s per cwt for 12
per cent refraction.

CATTLE.—There was no material change in either
supply or prices at to day's market. Beef was in most
demand. Sheep being of a rough quality in general, were
morn difficult to sell. Our supplies consisted of 2,782
beasts, and 11,929 sheep.

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NOTICE.
The Ships of this Line have made the following passages quicker
than have ever been accomplished by any Ship or Steamer in the
world, viz :
LIVERPOOL tO MELBOURNE.
MELBOURNE tO LIVERPOOL,
LIVERPOOL tO MELBOURNE and BACK to LIVERPOOL, not includ-
ing detention abroad;
LIVERPOOL tO MELBOURNE and BACK to LIVERPOOL, including
detention abroad.
" BLACK BALL" LINE

OF
BRITISH & AUSTRALIAN ROYAL MAIL PACKETS.
Under Contract with her Majesty's Government to carry the Royal
Malls to Australia, un ler penalty.
SAILING ON THE FIFTH OF EVERY MONIII.

FOR SALE, the well known Barque LORD

, MAIDSTONE, 715 tons register. Length 125 feet
, \ 3a-tiothtsc,ml:7la.dvtah 2.BtfirtinolLoth 211nfg:11sileothlta.d
entire
new upper works and new fore foot, with other repairs,
amounting to upwards of .e 4.000, and two years since bad large
repairs at Cork, under Lloyd's surveyor; is copper fastened, wood
sheathed, plop and topgallant forecastle; Is now discharging nearly
900 loads timber on ig feet water, and is fairly found In stores;
admirably adapted for timber and cotton trade.—For further par-
ticulars apply to CUNARD, BRETT, awl AUSTEN, Brokers for
the Purchase and Sale of Ships, 5, York-buildings, Dale-street;

Leadenhall•street,

- FOR SALE, the fine new Ship BRAMLEY-
-)L::. *.,k MOORE ; 965 tons o , 882 tons N.M. Length, 169
~411,*0,-; feet 7.loths; breadth. 34 feet 8-10ths ; depth. 20 feet.
. Built at Quebec th s year by an experienced builder, to
class A 1 for seven years at Lloyd's; is a handsome model, and Is
constructed principally of the best well-seasoned Hecmatec ; carries
a large cargo, and sails fast. Lying in the Brunswick Dock.--For
further particulars apply to Means. Joh❑ Bramley-Moore and Co.,
Ilferchan, s ; or to CUNARD. BRETF, & AUSTEN, Brokers for
the Purchase and Sale of Ships, 5, York-buildings, Liverpool ; and
150, Leadeuhall-street, London.

---.71 FUR SAL6E, the fine new Barque FOX, 305
Length 01
(ISt f,ese. t 2-laths.
Bu a
/0. breadth,&,3 nsm
2. '4
2f
feet tt '3:150 9-laths, register.
d,.p th 14 feet
,i, Quebec this year under the inspection of Lloyd's stir.
veyor ; is now classed A 1 for seven years; yellow metalled; has two
houses on deck ; is a handsome model, sails very fast, and is well
adapted for any trade where light draft of water is an object,

Iyi'ng in Salisbury dock.—For inventories and further particutar,,
apply to M. J. Wilson, Esq., merchant; or to CUNARD, BREtT,
and AUSTEN, Brokers for the Purchase and Sale of Ships, 5,
York-buildings, Dale-street, Liverpool, and 151, Leadenhall-street,
London.

FOR SALE, the well-known Teak built Ship
";4k, JAVA;
mi 1175 tons 0.. about 1400 tons register per
0 late act. Length 174 feet, breadth 40 feet, depth 32
—, - feet. Very substantially built at Calcutta, of tk, in
1813 ; is classed red star, copper-fastened, wood sheeaathed
and yellow-metalled un to 20 feet, carries an immense cargo and sails
remarkably well. In Coburg Dock.—For inventories and further
particulars apply to CTJNARD, BRETT and AUSTEN, Brokers
for the Purchase and Sale of Ships, 5, York-buildings, Dale-
street. Liverpool, and 150, Leadenhall-street, Loudon.

FOR SALE, the fine Barque THAMES, 768
tons 0.31., 85S tons N.M. Length, 145 feet 6-10ths ;
breadth, 29 feet 9.lt,ths; depth, 22 feet. Built at St.
rte, John, N. 8., in 1846, now classed 2E lat Lloyds, has a
poop and topgallant forcastle, is coppered, well found, and
carries a large cargo. Daily expected.—For further particulars
apply to C UNARD, BRETT, and AUSTEN, Brokers for the Pur-
chase and Sale of Ships, 5, York-buildings, Dale-street, Liverpool;
and 150, Leadenhall-street, London.

FOR SALE, the well-known Barque MARY
...p"\ ANN, 422 tons 0.m., 475 tons register. Length, 118
/21,
l',7ty feet 7.-10ths; breadth, 28 feet 3-10ths ; depth, not
given rester, cargo being on board when measured.
Built at Quebec, in 18-19, is yellow metalled, has just.
d 2,039 baies of cotton and 2,300 bags of sugars, and has
58) tone of coals ; is well found in stores, and is well
the timber or cotton trait's. Lying In the Salthouse
n.inVentorjeS. and rurther particulars, apply to Messrs.
ao maintey-Moore and Co , merchants ; or t CUNARD, B R ETT
AUSTEN', Brokers f r the Purchase and Sale of Ship 3, 5, York-
gs, Liverpool; and 150, Leadenhall-street, London.

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FOR SALE, by private treaty, abeautiful new
Iron PADDLE STEAME R,of the following dimen-
sions, viz :—Length, over all, 143 feet; breadth, 20
feet; depth, 9 feet 6 inches; measurement tonnage,
Cols vessel is propelled by a pair of side lever cot•densing
steam ,ngines of Si horse-power, wish ample boiler space fore and
aft. and her bunkers will contain forty tons ..f coals. She will have
excellent accommodation for both cabin and deck passengers, and
^ .'iv laden, will not dra v more than 5 feet 6 inches of water.
-deniers apply to Mr. GEORGE S. SANDERSON,

when full
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STEAM TO THE BRAZILS.
ifs- ,_lll THE UNION SfEANI-SHIP COM PANY'S
WI. Monthly Line if first-class auxiliary screws from
"‘:',-Ln-r",‘"l------ SOU :HAMPTON TO BAHIA & RIO JANEIRO.
Toe N URIIAN ............. on the 23rd September.
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23rd December.
700 tons and SO hone power. Freight .4.3 I.os. Cabin pas-
guineas.—To engage room for cargo, secure berths, &c.,

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BIAS HILL,

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THE NORTHERN TIMES.-LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY.

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THE LIVERPOOL AND BOSTON PACKETS.
Freight for fine goods, 20s per ton measurement; coarse ditto
178. 6d. ;light hardware, 20s•; all other goods subject to special
contract.

Loading in Collingwood Dock.
FOR NEW ORLEANS,
,QS;.
The beautiful New American Ship
01, A , RIVERSMITH,
-.92/4-7t;
Captsin HORATIO Illoonit;
900 tons register.—Apply to

TRAIN AND CO.'S LINE,
Beingthe only llegular and Established Line between
LIVERPOOL AND BOSTON.
_

PILKINGTON BROTHERS.

No goods received on the advertised day of sailing.
Loading Berth, south side Waterloo Dock.
Sailing from LIVERPOOL punctually on the
FIFTH AND TWENTIETH OF EVERY MONTH.
DRAGOON G. J. Weston, jun.. 1433,.
Detained until tke 25th Sept.
STAR OF THE WEST W. Crocker ....1122.. sth Oct.
MESSINA
WESTERN EMPIRE ........ F. Soule 1400..20th Oct.
PARLIAMENT....... G. M. Pollard 1200.. sth Nov.
WELLFLEET .. Westcott
ARKWRIGHT....J. Davi5......... 1640.. sth Dec.
S. CURLING S Curling 1500..2( th Dec
DANIEL WEB ,TER G. W. Putnam.. 1200.. sth Jan.
=- CABIN PASSAGE—.€2O, found In everything hut Wines.

Will have quick despatch.
F O.R M 0 B I L E,
The tine new American Ship
Pire#
ALBERT GALLATIN,
Captain H. F. SALTER;
900 tons register.—For terms, apply to
PILKINGTON BROTHERS.

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The reputation of this Line for punctuality, quick passages,and
prompt delivery of freight (in good order) is well known to impor-
ters.—For freight or passage apply in Liverpool to
TRAIN Sc CO.,Fenwiek Chambers, Fermick street,
and in Boston to E. TRAIN & Co., 18 and 20, State-street.
For Steerage Passage apply at 118 and 119, Waterloo-road,
Liverpool.

Loading in Prince's Dock.
FOR SAVANNAH,
The splendid fast Ship
CLYMENE,

Captain PHELAN;
550 tone, coppered and copper-fastened.—For particulars of freights
apply to

PI LKINGTON BROTHERS.

Irelantr.

INCREASED ACCOMMODATION & REDUCTION

OF FARES.—LIVERPOOL & BELFAST.
;fly The splendid Iron Steamships
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BLP_NHEI NI AND WATERLOO,

Are intended to sail in SEPT., as under (with or without a pilot),
from Liverpool every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ; and
front Belfast every Monday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday--
FROM LIVERPOOL (CLARENCE DOCK).
WATERLOO Tuesday, 23d Sept .... 6 o'clock. evening
B LEN HEIM Thursday,2sth Sept .... 8 o'clock, evening
WATERLOO Friday, 26th Sept .... g o'clock, evening
BLENHEIM 1,1 outlay, 29th Sept.... 10 o'clock, night
WATERLOO Tuesday, 30th Sept .... 10} o'clock, night
CABIN FARE (including Steward's Fee), 10s.
DECK or hTEERAGE, 3s.
Apply to Messrs. Oot LBY, Mooass. and Co., Ingram-court, Fen-
church street, London; Mr. JOHN WALKER, 77A, Market-street,
Manchester ; Messrs. R. and C. LANGTRY, Belfast ; or to
LANGTRYS & CO., Water-styeet,Liverpool.