The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-07-19 00:00:00

KIRKDALE QUARTER SESSIONS.
I POLICE COURT.-YESTERDAY

These sessions were concluded yesterday. For the trial
of prisoners, two courts had been opened, for the purpose of
facilitating the business. The Chairman, Lord Stanley,
M.P., presiding in the one court, and J. C. Harden, Esq.,
the judge of the Birkenhead County Court, in the second.
The magistrates present on the benches were—G. Hender-
son, Esq., the recorder of Liverpool ; J. Pollock, EH4 , the
judge of the Liverpool C.)unty Court; Major Mune, John
Campbell Esq. ; Captain Aspinall, Theodore Rathbone,
Esq.; R. Theakstone, Esq. ; Ounsworth, Esq , and several
others_

The calendar contained the names of thirty-five offenders ;
of whom eight could read, nine could neither read or write,
fourteen could read and write imperfectly, three could read
and write well, and one had a superior education. The
following were the sentences passed upon the prisoners :
Thomas Boyne, aged 15, a labourer, convicted of having
broken and entered the dwelling-house of George Anderson,
and stolen therefrom a pantity of whiskey and brandy.
His brother, Patrick, a boy twelve years of age, was charged
with him, but was acquitted. lie was sentenced to fourteen
days imprisonment, at the expiration of which period, he
was to be sent for four years to the Agricultural Reforma-
tion School, in Leicestershire.

Thomas 'Cooke, agel 34, a labourer, was sentenced to
five years penal servitude, for having stolen a mortar and
pestle, and other articles, the property of Mr. liobert
Acker; of Pemberton.

Robert Evans, agod 16, a plasterer, was sentenced to
four months imprisonment for stealing a shawl, the propert
of Mr, Joseph Wooley, of Prescot
Peter Fair, aged 30, a carter

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a shoemaker, were convicted of having stolen and received
twenty-nine pounds weight of fl,ur, the proper.y of James
each sentenced to nine

on, of G!rston

They were

mouths imprisonment.
Mary Flood, aged 25, a servant, was sentenced to one
year's imprisonment, on a conviction of having obtained
some rum, with intent to defraud Mr. Thomas Johnson, of
West Derby.
John Guice, aged 19, a blacksmith, was sentenced to four
years penal servitude, for having stolen a brass mould, the
property of Mr. Samuel Bishop, of Parr.
Samuel Higbam, aged 22, a collier, was sentenced to six
months' imprisonment, fur having stolen £1 12s from the
person of Thomas Kelshaw, of Winder.
Mary Ann Hughes, aged 28, a married woman, was
sentenced to four months' imprisonment for stealing some
monies from the person of Ann Phillips, of Winder.
Lawrence Jackson, aged 36, a coal-heevar, was convicted
of stealing 13 lbs of cheese, the property of James Rice, of
Aintree. Sentence: Three months imprisonment:
Susannah Jervis, aged 36, was sentenced to three months
imprisonment for stealing a shawl, the property of Samuel
Redfori, of Tyldesley.
Thomas Jones, aged 24, a seaman, was found guilty of
having obtained, by false petences, some monies and a
basket, the property of Mr. Samuel Hawkins, of Wavertree.
Sentence : Six months' imprisonment.
Joseph Kendall, a factory operative, was sentenced to
six months' imprisonment, for having uttered base coin at
Newton-in-Mackerfleld.
George Mawdsley, aged 56, a blacksmith, was committed
for four months, for obtaining some steel under false pre-
tences, the property of James Bimson, of Inee-in-
Mackerfleld.
William Moran, aged 12, a vendor of chips, was ordered
to be imprisoned for fourteen days, and then to be sent to a
reformatory prison for five years, for stealing some monies,
the property of Ann Dawson, of Ince-in-Mackerfield.
Stephen Rowan, aged 14, was sentenced to one year's
imprisonment, for pat ticipating in the same offence.
George Mort, aged 19, a collier, was sentenced to six
months' imprisonment, for having stolen a quantity of goods,
the property of Thomas Ramsdale, of Llindley.
Mary Murray, aged 16, a servant, was committed for one
month, on a conviction of obtaining money under a false
pretence, of Thomas Marshall, of North Meols.
William Pemberton, aged 21, a printer, was found
guilty of having stolen some money, a box of paints and
some stationery, the property of Thomas Halliwell, of
Pennington.
Margaret Sorton, aged 41, a charwoman, was sentenced
to four months' imprisonment, for having stolen come
dresses and other articles, the property of John Goulding,
of West Derby.
APPEALS.—The appeal cases were heard yesterday. Lord
Stanley, M.P., the chairman, presided, and was assisted
on the beech by J. Pollock, Esq., Major Bourne, Captain
Campbell, T. Itathbone, Esq., and Captain Aspinall.
A NOVEL APPLICATION.— Before the business of the
court commenced, Mr. Cross (barrister) said he had a
subject to bring before the court which was of great
importance. On the previous day a prisoner had been
tried, and found guilty, before Mr. Harden and Mr.
Theakstone, but in consequence of some disparity of
opinion between the two gentlemen, as to what the sentence
se—eta atu litloti.Cl was uut sencencea at alt. INow the
objection he had to make, strange as it might seem, was
that the present court had not the power of sentencing the
prisoner unless he had another trial, for as the case stood,
the two gentlemen who had tried the case could not agree
as to the sentence which should be passed upon the prisoner,
and unless those two gentlemen did agree, the case
should be re-tried. Mr. Cabbett (barrister), who
defended the prisoner, said he was taken by sur-
prise by the application, not having had any
notice given the other side on the matter, but he
agreed that the present court bad full power to pass any
sentence they pleased, as the prisoner had been found guilty
at the sessions then going on. Mr. Pollock said he could
settle the point in dispute at one.s, as he had seen Mr.
Harden, who had deputed him to say that he and Mr.
Theakstone had finally agreed as to what punishment should
be inflicted on the prisoner. Mr. Cross : Such being the
case I have nothing more to say.

PAUP ales SETTLEMEN T. —LLANTDOG ET V. TOITETII
PARE. —ln this case the parishoners of Llanddoget were
the appellants, and the township of Toxt.qh Park the
respondents. Mr. Cross appeared for the appellants,
and Mr. Raffles and Mr. 0 vers for the respondents.
This appeal related to the settlement of a pauper named
Elizabeth Morrison. Several technical objections were
,d, but the court decided, after hearing the evidence,
the objections were not such in point of form as would
Afy them to go into evidence. The order was confirmed.
AFFILIATION CABS.—This was an appeal againt an affilia-
tion order made by the hoard of magistrates at St. Helens.
The order was made on Mr. Archibald Campbell, manager
of the bone works at Moss-bank, near Warrington. The
respondent was Louisa Hilton, a girl about 17 years of age,
who was in his employment as servant. Mr. Cross
appeared for the appellant, the respondent was not repre-
sented by counsel. The swearing on both sides was of the
most positive character. The order was quashed.
The court then adjourned.

THE VICTORIA HOTEL, NEAR ST. GEORGE'S HALL.—
We have inspected the newly fitted up dining and coffee
rooms of this establishment, and were certainly not pre-
pared to see anything in the town so complete and
elegant. A descrir ion would not convey so adequate
an idea as a visit, which it would well repay any one to
make.
THE IMPERIAL PRINCE.--The Governor and Legisla-
tive Council of the Mauritius having sent an address of
congratulation to the Emperor of the French on the
birth of the Prince Imperial, his Majesty writes in
reply —I am happy to see an English colony so far
beyond the seas, share in the friendly feelings of the
country from which it derived its origin, and testify it
to me in terms which have greatly touced me."
NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.—The court martial, which
commenced sitting on board her Majesty's ship Victory
in Portsmouth harbour, on Monday morning, to try Com-
mander Gordon and Mr. Alldricks, master of her
Majesty's steam sloop Hecate. for having run that vessel
ashore on the bar of Lagos, West Coast of Africa, on or
about the 2nd of Janurry last, terminated its proceedings
on Wednesday. The evidence was very voluminous,
showing that Commander Gordon had received orders
from the senior officer on the station, the terms of which
were, "to proceed without a moment's loss of time " to
his destination, in executing which orders with diligence
and zeal, as commanded, he got the ship in the position
described in the endeavour to find a second slaver whom
he had sighted a short time previously. The court ad-
judged " that Commander Gordon was justified in running
for Lagos in execution of his orders, and that, after the
ship struck the ground, he used every exertion to get her
off, but was of opinion that blame was attributable in
having maintained so great a speed up to the time the
ship took the ground, and that proper precautions were
not taken to avoid danger when lights were reported, and
the water shoaled, and therefore adjudged the said com-
mander to be reprimanded and admonished to be more
careful in future, and acquitted Mr. Alldricks, the master,
it appearing by the evidence that he was on the sick
list and unfit for duty at the time of the accident.

CORONER'S INQUEiTS.—Yesterday, Francis Horner, Esq
deputy-coroner, held the following inquests :—On the body
of John M`Given, who was hurt on the 23rd June,
whilst working at a flat, a wheel fell on him, and
ho died from the Injuries. Verdict : Accidental
death.—On the body of a female named Sarah
Hamilton, aged 76,
who died suddenly at her resi-
dence in Boundary-street. On the investigation it
appeared that
.death was the result of natural causes.
Verdict accordingly.--On the body of a man, name
unknown, who was found, in a dying state in Water-street
on Thursday night. there was nothing elicited in refer-
ence to the deceased, who apparently was about 50 years
of age. From the evidence of Dr. Wall, it appeared that
death was the result of disease of the heart and lungs.
Verdict accordingly.—On the body of James Delaney,
aged 14, who was employed at Messrs. Muspratts, and
and who fell from a floor into the yard, and was killed.
The unfortuanate transaction was purely accidental, and
the jury found accordingly.—On the body of John
13.irlies, aged about 50 years, who died in consequenc. e of
injuries he had received on Friday, the 11th inst., whilst
coming from the races. The deceased was formerly a
cart owner, and lately was engaged about the market.
He was returning from the races in a spring-cart, in which
were four " roughs," who, it appeared, created a
head.row? and
pitched the deceased out of the cart on his
_. After
a lengthy investigation the jury found a verdict accord-
ingly.

i(BEFORE MR. MANSFIELD.)
DESTITUTION.—Amongst some persons, who were brought
before his worship, charged with the serious crime of "des-.
titution," was an exceedingly interesting-looking boy,
named Williams. The lad was, apparently, about 12 years
of age, and possessed much intelligence. The offence with
which he stood charged, was that, on the previous night
he, with several other persons, was found in a field in the
Park, sleeping in some sheltry place, not haling any means
to pay for a 10,1ging. In reply to Mr. Mansfield, the youth
said he was a native of Kilkenny, but had resided in Liver-
pool for over eight years. His parents were dead, and he
had no relations. lip to about two months since, he had
been in a boot and shoe shop, but the owner had gone to
Chester, leaving him behind. Since that time he supported
himself by fishing for crabs, Mr. Mansfield: That must
have afforded you but very little support. The boy : Very
little, inded, sir ; but I did not require much, and I was
obliged to do with it. Mr. Mansfield : Did you try to get
into any shop 1 Here the poor fellow gave a significant
look at his clothes, which were very shabby indeed. Mr;
Parkinson remarked that his attire was not such as to eniablq
him to look for any employment. The boy said he would
do anything for a living. Mr. Mansfield ordered the boy to
be taken to Mr. Clough, and if his oh iriicter proved to be
good, he would give him a suit of clothes, and seek out
some place for him. The boy expressed deep gratitude to
his worship for his great kindness.

A MADMAN.—John Lairhwaite, a miserable looking
fellow, with nothing on him, except an old shirt and
trousers, was charged by a man named John Tishma, with
having assaulted him in Dale-street. The complainant said

he was walk
he observed

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when about eiB.._
.usliing
behind him, and, without any intimation, struck him a
violent blow (,n the back of the Lead with one of the iron
hats, which ii, licted a wound in his sku 1, and he bled pro=
fusely from it. He hal never seen the prisoner before. A
policeman stated that he saw the assault committed, and
said the prisoner was a very dangerous person, as he carried
stones in his pocket, and was in the habit of throwing at
boys in the streets. Mr. Parkinson said boys were in the
habit of following the prisoner in the streets, and he used
to fling stones at them. The prisoner said he used to put&
a handcart through the streets, and he could not get alon
e
for the annoyance of the boys. \[r. Mansfield fined the
nrisoner £.5, or, in default of payment, two month
imprisonment.

A "DROP" TOO MUCH.—Jam,s Leech and John Murphy,
; two lumpers, were charged with stealing three bottles of
gin from a case on board the ship Fulwood. Alexander
Grant, the chief mate of the vessel, said the men were at
F work on board, and he observed that for the last two days
they were tipsy, and he bad are eye on them. He saw one
of the prisoners with a bottle of gin, and both then went
into the hold. He followed them, and found that the
bottle had been taken, with two others, 'from a case tatt
board. The prisoners were sent to jail for seven days.
ASSAULT ON A WIFE.—John Bloom, a resident of Beek
Portland-street, was charged with having committed 4
violent assault on his wife. From the evidence additeM
it appeared that on the previ nis evening the prisoner came
to his house, and his wife had a pot of soup on the fire for
his supper. She poured it into a dish, and was taking it
to a table, when the prisoner gave her a violent blow,
knocked her down, and threw the soup over her, in conse-
quence of which she was scalded very seriously, and was
not able to attend at present. A medical gentleman was in
attendance on the case, and it was feared the injuries might
prove fatal. The prisoner was remanded.
(BEFORE MESSRS. H. EARLE AND DICKSoN.)
THE MOCK-AUCTION SWlNDLE.—Williatn M'Crea, John
Marks, and Charles Mortimer, the three fellows charged on
Friday last with the swindle of Mrs. Eliza Barnes, of Rock
Ferry. at a mock-auction shop in Tithebarn-street, were
brought up on remand. Mr. Goodier appeared for M'Crea,
and Mr. Snowball for Mortimer. The details of this case
appeared in oar paper a few days ago, and therefore it is
not necessary to re-insert them here. As is usual in such
cases, the fellows by some means managed to evade the
law, although the bench stated that there was no doubt that
the prisoners were a trio of desperate thieves, and if ever
they came within the bounds of the law, the most severe
punishment would be inflicted on them. They were dig&
charged with a caution as to their future conduct.
ROBBERY OF A LETTER BY A Boy.—Pater Fulton, a boy
about 13 years of age, who was engaged in the shop of Mr.
Water, druggist, Kensington, was brought up by Detective
Carlyle, on the following charge. It appeared that Mr.
Baxter had a letter receiving box in his shop, and that a
letter, which contained half a sovereiem, had been posted
there. The prisoner, it seemed, opened the letter, took out
the coin and hen forwarded the letter. Advice was received
Lhat the coin did not reach its destination. and then Mr..T_
i-. Bats, tone inspector of letter carriers, investigated the
case and traced the money to the bay, who admitted that he
took it. Mr. Mansfield ordered the lad to be whipped and
imprisoned for four days.
PUBLICANS AND BERRHoUsE CASES.—Mrs. Langan,
publican, Waterloo road, was summoned for allowing
drunken people to fight in her house. It appeared that
the defendant used her best efforts to quell the disturbance.
The house had the advantage of an excellent character.
Fined 10s. Joseph Winch, publican, Trafalgar street, was summoned for Showing drunken persons in his house, at
two o'clock on she morning of the Ist instant. The defence
was, that a man who was found drunk in the house, came
in in that state. Fined 103. Mary Williams, beerhouse
keeper, Einiund street, was charged with permitting
drunkenness in her house on the 9th instant. Fined 10s.
William Thompson, beerhouse keeper, South Chester street,
was summoned for doing business on Sunday last, and for
having drunken parsons in the house. Fined .C 1 and costs.
William H. Sheppard, beerhouse keener_ .

Paddington, was' Cha

with Sunday tradiu-reen street,
n, and fo
is house. Fined lOs g
and costs.r
keeper, II

George Watson, beernou —L angton street, was
charged on two informatior.s—one for doing business at
illegal hours, and another for having drunk persons in the
house. Fined 2s 6d and costs in each case. John
Talbot, beerhouse keeper, Doncaster street, was charged
with doing business at illegal hours. The defence was,
that the persons found in the house were members of a
benefit society who had dined there. Fined ls. and Is.
costs. Robert Pearson, beerhouse keeper, Brownlow
street, was charged with doing business at prohibited hours.
Fined 2s. 6d. and 2s. 6d. costs. Miles Mason, beerhouse
keeper, Vine street, was summoned for doing business at
hours prohibited by law. Fined 3s. and costs. Patrick
Burns, beerhouse keeper, Glover street, was charged with
selling ale after eleven o'clock at night. Dismissed. Ellen
O'Dowd, beerhouse keeper, Oriel street, was charged with
selling ale at prohibited hours. The blame in the case was
left on the clock. Fined .ss. and costs. Edward Williams.
beerhouse keeper, Finch street, was summoned for selling
ale after eleven o'clock at night. Dismissed.
There were several other cases, but the details were
void of interest.