The Express.
London, England, 1868-06-05 00:00:00

PIMLICO RAILWAY COMPANY.

This was an action on an award made under the Lands
Clauses Act, and east-ring the amount payable to the
plaintiff. for land taken for the building of the defend-
an-,a' bridge over the Thames. When the case came on for
trial a few days ago, a verdict was entered for the plain-
tiff, subject to the opinion of the court.
Mr. scrjeant Hayes now moved for a rale to enter a
ennlict for the defendants, and stated that the bridge was
budt in I'6B, and no claim was made by the defendants
for compensation until 1867. He submitted that upon
the here construction of the Conservancy Act and the de-
fendants' private set the conclusion was that the defen-
dants had all their sights under their own act saved to
th,un, an.i had no power to claim compensation in accord-
ance with the form of procedure provided by the Lands
Clauses Act.
pule granted.

COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE.
(Before the Judge Ordinary.)

T.I.RING V. TIERING AND BLAKELEY (CAPE!. AND THE
4tI'EEN'S PROCTOR INTERVENING).
This morning Serjeant Parry tendered evidence on be-
L.lf of the petitioner.
Captain kearon, a friend of the parties who had inter-
vened after the elopement, and upon whose evidence the
decree nisi had to a great extent been granted, deposed
to the extreme distress of Mr. Doting and to conversa-
tions which he had had with the respondents, all tending
to negative the presumption that the husband had ever
been eognisant or suspicious of the intrigue. He also
stated that though be had been extremely intimate with
Mr. Dering, he had never noticed in him any addiction
to intoxication.

)n cross-etamination by the Solicitor General (for the
1111tMn's Proctor) the witness said that the manner of
(...i.tain Blakeley to Mrs. Daring had attracted his &nen-
tioh. Had noticed that he was very attentive to her—
tb.kt was to say, be paid her more attention
than was desirable, but witness could not say
more than was right. The subject had formed
the topic of club talk, and witness had mentioned it to
Mrs. Dering. Had done that because Captain Blakeley
was so much with her that a kind of counte-
nance was given to the stories that were about
town. Captain Blakeley wrote to witness and asked
to see him. Witness accordingl called on him
and remonstrated with him. Witness wax just
as intimate at the house as Captain Blakeley was ; but re-
monstrated with Csptair. Blakeley because the names of
the respondents had got coupled together. Captain Blake-
ley told wituess after the elopement that if Mrs. Dering's
character wan needlessly attacked he could nos oppose the
divorce. Communicated that to Mr. Daring's proctor, and
privately to Mr. Bering himself.
By Mr. Montagu Chambers, Q.C.—Had known Mrs.
.I.h .ring when she was Lady Forth, and when she was living
with Mr. Dering before her second marriage. Mr. Dering
told witness that he had borrowed 3001. from Captain
Blakeley, but he did not say how long before the elope-
ment.

He-examined—When witness spoke to Mrs. Dering she
stated that there wan no improper intimacy whatever be-
tween Captain Blakeley and herself, but that being un-
-I:..ppy at home, and being a great deal worried with the
affairs of the litakeley Ordnance Company, it was a relief
to him to come and talk over his affairs with her.
Captain Blakeley said he would break off his con•
nection with her. Did not think it could answer
any good end to tell Mr. Dering of the
gossip he haul heard. Felt perfectly certain that the
petitioner had no suspicion. Mr. Dering told witness that
I ..tptain Blakeley had sued him for the 3001., and had
recovered it. Was not aware that the smallest engage-
ment bad been entered into between the petitioner and
the respondents as to the conduct of the divorce suit.
By the Judge Ordinary—Did not see any such conduct
hetween the respondents as would he likely to attract a
linvhand'a attention—certainly not.
Mr. Francis Geary, uncle of the petitioner, said he haul
visited his nephew, and that he appeared to be an affec-
tionate and attentive husband. Saw nothing particular
in the conduct of Captain Blakeley and Mrs. Dering.
Mr. George Edward Dering, brother of the petitioner,
tare similar evidence. The petitioner was appointed by
the Court of Chancery, at hin wife's request, guardian of
her son, Lard Drummond. Was perfectly certain that
the petitioner had no suspicion of Captain Blakeley.
After the elopement he was in a great state of excitement
and anxiety. Even then he did not believe that there
was anything wrong. His idea was that the respondent
had a sudden attack of brain fever, for he could not conceive
any reason why she should have left his house, as there
had been no quarrel. His only object seemed to be to
get her back.
[The case was proceeding when our report left.]

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Betore Mr. Commissioner Rolroyd.)
IN RE DEMETRIUS ACIOMAVRITI.

This was an application for release by the bankrupt who
bad been arrested on a capias to hold to bail issued at the
suit of Stefano' Xenos, of 9, Fenchurch-street, merchant,
a creditor for 1,300/. The bankrupt, upon examination,
at,t, .1 that he was a merchant in Bishopsgate-street. lie
~a, d 1,890/. to creditors in England, and 6001. or 70W.
to rr..litors in Constantinople and had no assets. lie had
r. in r.li.on since the 26th of March.

opposition was offered, but
o Buouur said that as the bankrupt was in custody
o writ of eapias to hold to bail, this court ought not
to rc!earie him. The bankrupt must either apply to a
rwomon law judge, or obtain the consent of the detaining
croditor to his release.
.Application refused.
(Before Mr. Comniimioner Winslow.)
IN KR OILNNABO TAGNANIt

The I tukrupt was a merchant, of Cletnent's-lim
etrmant ,•laue ; debts about 7,000/. ,• assets of small
amount. The bankrupt, it appeared, had speculated
largely in oil. His application for an order of discharge
was heard at a late hour yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Heed, for the assignees, opposed ; Mr. Chidley
supported.
His Honour, after hearing evidence, held that the bank-
rupt had conttected debts without reasonable expectation
of 'flaking payment, and that he had engaged in hazardous
speculations. _ .

pen these grounds the court suspended the order of
discharge for 13 months, with protection for one month
erly, to enable the bankrupt to appeal if so advised.

POLICE COURTS.-(THIS DAY.)

CLERKENWELL.
ATTEMPT TO NORDEN A WIPP.

7 1., 'has I larkc, a hone keeper, residing at :i2, Middle-
sex.street, Somers-town, was chugged bdore Mr. Barker
with attempting to murder his wife, Loa Clarke, with a
"kit knife, he being drunk at the time.

Mr. IL Allen, prosecuting officer of the Associate Ind&
tuts for Improving and Enforcing the Laws for the Protec-
tion of Women, witched the cue.
The complainant, whose face was scratched, said that
last night the defendant, who had been drunk for more
than six weeks, came home in the tame state, and she
went out. Some two hours afterwards she saw him is
the streets. and he then assaulted her, and pulled off hie
coat to fight her. He bruised her ell over the body
and arms, and said he would do for her. He then
went home, and she went on to the landing, where she
bad slept on many previous nights, intending to sleep
them, when the defendant came out, gat hold of her by
the hair of the head, dragged her into the room, and
while threatening to do for her took up a knife from the
table, the point of which wasnot very sharp, and violently
struck it against her aide with such force that
it broke in half. Her dress was cut in three places. He
still held her, and she struggled to the window and broke
one to call for assistance.

Mr. Barker asked if the defendant bad ever before been
in custody for assaulting his wife, and was answered in
the negative. A week since he was fined 1/. for assault-
ing a female.
The pohoe stated that the complainant had frequently
oomphuned to them of the defendant's violence, and they
had seen marks on her, but she would not press the
charge against him. They also said she was a sober, hard-
working woman.
The defendant said that his wife was a violent woman,
and annoyed him. He did get drunk sometimes.
Mr. Barker said it was clear that the defendant was a
cruel, violent man, and sentenced him to six months'
im-
prisonment, wi h hard labour, in the House of Correction.
At the expiration of the period he would have to find two
sureties, in the sum of 151. each, to keep the peace and be
of good behaviour to his wife, and all her Majesty's sub-
jects, for six calendar months.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
THROWING STORRS AT THr DOCKS IN KENSINGTON.
GARDEN&

Fredk. Page and Henry Willer, two lads, were chard
before Mr. Knox with throwing stones and wilfully
damaging the embankment in Kensington-gardens.
Polioe-oonstable George Strutt, 273 A, deposed that on
the previous evening he saw the prisoners throwing stones
at the ducks on the Serpentine in Kensington-gardens, and
also pulling up stones forming the embankment, and
throwing them into the trees.
The prisoners denied doing so.
The constable said the prisoners seemed to be bent on
mischief. _ .

—..._.......
The prisoners said that allihey were doing was throw-
ing at an old tin pot in the water, and that they were
not doing any harm.
Mr. Knox said he felt bound to believe the constable,
and fined the prisoners 100. each or 7 days.

SOUTHWARK.
DISGRACEFUL FRACAS AT A RAILWAY STATION.

George Winslow, a respectable-looking man, who refused
to give his address, was placed at the bar before 11r. Part-
ridge, charged with being drunk, and creating a disturb-
ance at the Borough-road station of the London, Chat-
ham, and Dover Railway, and with assaulting the com-
pany's servants in the execution of their duty.
Henry George King, booking clerk at the Borough-
road station, said that about 4 o'clock on the previous
afternoon the prisoner entered the office and com-
menced abusing him and several persons who ware
waiting for tickets. His language was disgusting
in the extreme. Witness told him to leave
the premises, and on his refusing to do so be sent for an
officer to eject him. He then became so violent that
witness was compelled to go the latter's assistance, wheu
the prisoner attacked him and smashed his hat to pieces.
He was very drunk.
William Laws, an officer in the service of the company,
gave corroborative evidence.
Mr. Partridge toldprisoner his conductwas disgraceful in
the extreme. And as a warning to him and others, he
fined him 40s. or a month for the assault ; Is. tine, and
10s. damage for the hat, or seven days additional.

WAN'DSWORTH.
THR S3IOKING_QUZSTIOH,.

Mr. C'harles He!more, of Cheyne-walk. Chelsea, was
summoned by Mr. Bent on behalf of the South Western
Railway Company, f3r unlawfully smoking tobacco in a
carriage of the said company.
Mr. Treherne defended, and said his client was smoking.
Pope, the guard of the last train from Hounslow on the
night of the 23rd ult , stated that on opening the door of
a carriage at Barnes station to admit a lady and gentleman,
when they objected to enter on account of the defendant
and another gentleman smoking. He could not obtain the
address of the other gentleman.
Mr. Dayman—Was it a smoking compartment.
Witness—No, sir. I told them they could not smoke, 1
as it was not a smoking compartment. One said, " All
right, old boy." They would not get into a smoking'
compartment, and continued smoking until after
they got out at Clapham Junction. Other gen-
tlemen got into the same carriage, and smoked,
but they discontinued after I had cautioned them. We
never interfere with smokers unless the public complain.
In reply to Mr. Treherne the witness said the defendant
and the other gentleman were late at Brentford station,
and he stopped the train for them.
The defence was that there was no time to get into a
smoking compartment.
Mr. Hayman said that as the company had put on
smoking carriages there was no excuse. Arguments were
used as if it were absolutely necessary for a man to smoke.
The case was made out and he fined the defendant 20s. and

Mr. Treherne wished to thank the oompany for putting
on smoking carriages, and he only wished that other com-
panies would adopt the same plan.

The Memorial Diplinnatique says —" The Holy
Father, desiring on the occasion of the first com-
munion of the Prince Imperial to bestow a special
mark of benevolence upon his august godson, sent to him
through Cardinal Lucien Bonaparte a precious reliquary
surmounted by an antique cameo of rare beauty. What
enhances the value of this present from the Pope is an
autograph letter from his Holiness which accompanied it,
addressed to the youthful Prinoe, and couched, it is said,
in the most touching terms."

A correspondent of the Dublin Express states
that on Sunday a Roman catholic priest in a parish near
Trak, denounced with " bell, book, and candle" a man
necced Langley and his wife, whose offence was that they
got married in a registrar's office instead of in a chapel, and
that she result is that their neighbours, who before were
amicable, will now hold no communication with them. A
representation of the cue has been forwarded to the Right
Rey. Dr. Moriarty, Roman catholic Bishop of Kerry.

A SLIGHT MISTAKIL— Prince Napoleon lately
called at the house of M. Sainte-Beuve to compliment him
on his recent speech in the Senate. hl. Sainte-Beuve was
notat the moment ready to receive the imperialvisitor, who
therefore passed the time in conversation with the
tonne, Sophie. "M. Sainte-Beuve," said the Prince,
"must be quite satisfied with the ovation
which he received from the students." " Oh, yes," re-
plied Sophie, who thought she waa paying a compliment
to the Prince, they cried, "Vivant lee Imperialistes."
" You are mistaken," said the Prince, " what they cried,
was ' vivent lea materialistes,' not 'vivent lea imps-
rialistes.' "

HORSE SHOW.—(FITTII AND LAST PUBLIC DAY.i
—This morning the horse show was opened to the pub o
for the last time this season. The programme of
the day is unusually attractive, in consequenee
o the prizes offered and to be competed for in
running and jumping, and an enormous attendance is ex-
pected. The entries for the contests were closed before
the time originally proposed, as it was found impossible to
allow all who wished to contest. At 2 o'clock to-day the
trotting races will come off, and 30/. will be awarded
according to merit and at the discretion of the
judge among trotters in single or double harness to be
shown only in trotting traps or American waggons. At
3 o'clock, supposing the trotting to be then con-
cluded, the leaping contests will commence, and
for the best performances over twelve feet artificial
fences there will be • first prize of M. ; second
prize of 101. ; and third prize of it. A second series of
prizes for leaping, equal in value to the first series, will
be given for horses not entered in the show.
DEATH OF ROBERT CHAMBERS. —lt is our gin-
ful duty to-day to record the death of Mr. Robert am-
bers, of St. Anthony's. The famous oarsman died at a few
minutes before 7 o'clock this morning, from the effects of
the disease under which he has been for some time labour-
ing—consumption. In the autumn of last year
he became somewhat unwell, though the idea that
he wee shortly to fall a victim to the disease which it
seems had then overtaken him was never entertained. For
• short time he seemed to recover his wonted strength,
but afterwards relapsed. Even then, however, no
great alarm was experienced by his friends at his
condition. But as the winter advanced his health
continued to decline, and on the approach of spring it
became too clearly manifest that his illness was of •
serious character. Medical advice was obtained, but ,
without any improvement being observed. In March he
became so unwell that for a time he found himself °am-
palled to keep his room. In the latter end of Aptil,
acting under the advice of his medical advisers and with
the cancarrenceof some of his warmest friends, he went to
Croft, in the hope that change of air would bring about ,
some improvement; this hope being to some extent
j uatiued, • the doctors had a faint expectation that, with
great are. i a might possibly recover. Bat the disease was
too surely doing its work—Chambers grew gradually worse,
and three weeks ego he returned home from Croft
From that time he has been confined to the bed from
which he was no more to rise in life. Throughout hie ill-
ness he was attended by Mr. Creswell, surgeon, of St.
Anthony's, and Dr. William Murray, of Newcastle • bat
in spite of all the oars and attention bestowed upon 'him,
and the excellent medical advice which had been obtained,
he gradually aa&k, and at the age of thirty-seven years
the finest carman that England ever produced has paired
away to his Anal red.—Newcastle CAroside.