Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-07-09 00:00:00

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. -YESTERDA Y.

(BEFORE MR. ;UBTIO WILLIAMS.)

THE CHARGE OF RAPE ON A TRADESMAN'S WIFE IN
FINSBURY.—Harris Michael, aged 47, described as a mer-
chant, remanded from last session, surrendered in dis-
charge of his bail, to answer a charge of rape on the
pesson of Julia Lewis. The case at the last session was
specially appointed for this morning, but on its being
called on the prosecutrix could not be found. Mr.
Sergeant Ballantine, who was specially retained for the
prisoner, applied that, should the witnesses appear during
his absence, he hoped the judge would not take the case.
He believed the principal witness was out of the way.
Mr. Sleigh said he appeared for the prosecution.
They had sent for Mrs. Lewis, and her absence was
most unaccountable. Perhaps the better way would
be to postpone the case until next session. Mr. Sergeant
Ballantine said that was out of the question. The prisoner
had surrendered, and if the prosecutrix did not appear he
was entitled to be discharged, Mr. Justice Williams said
he felt very reluctant to keep the prisoner in custody, as
he had surrendered ; but he could not direct an acquittal
until the end of the session. Mr. Sergeant Ballantine
said, perhaps it would be better to let the case stand over,
and at the end of the session the prisoner should be dis-
charged. Mr. Sleigh said a messenger had been sent
after the witnesses. Mr. Sergeant Ballantine : You know
very well they will not appear. The matter then
dropped.
RIBBONISM IN ENGLAND —William Moyce, aged 41, a
gardener, remanded from last session, was indicted for
feloniously shooting at John Joseph Hickmott. The pri-
soner pleaded not guilty. Mr. Metcalfe prosecuted, and
Mr. Sleigh defended the prisoner. It appeared that
the prosecutor had become the owner of some property
at Bromley, Middlesex, part of which, a cottage, and a
piece of land cultivated as a market garden, had been
occupied by the prisoner and his family for many years.
An action was brought by the prosecutor against the
prisoner, and a judgment obtained by default. In resist-
ing the execution of this judgment, the prisoner fired at
the prosecutor with a gun loaded with shot. The jury
returned a verdict of guilty of wounding, with intent to
do grievous bodily harm ; but recommended the prisoner
to mercy on account of the provocation he had received.
Mr. Justice Williams sentenced the prisoner to be impri.
soned and kept 10 hard labour for two years.
THE STRATFORD MURDER.—This case stood for this
morning, but was postponed until to-morrow (Thursday)

LONDON COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.

(13EFOIIIC MR. COMMISS(ONER GOULBURN

In re THE LONDON, HARWICH, AND CONTINENTAL STEAM
PACKET COMPANY LIMITED).—:A.( petition for winding
up this company has been presented by Messrs. Linklater
and Hackwood, on behalf of a creditor, who has recovered
judgment in his action against the company. Mr. Com-
rnissioner Goulburn this day appointed Wednesday next
for hearing the petition.

COURT OF ADMIRALTY.

(BRFOR't DR. LUSIIINGTON.)

THE JANET WILSON.—BOTTOMRY.—This was a question
as to the legality of a bond entered into at Singapore, for
the sum of £3,485 75., payable after the arrival of the
Janet Wilson in England. Payment had been refused,
and, therefore, the present action was instituted. The
money was advanced to repair the ship when she was
lying at Singapore. The Court pronounced for the bond.

EQUITY COURT.-YESTERDAY•

(BEFORE VICE-CHANCELLOR SIR WJI. PAGE WOOD.)

DUNCAN V. ALEXANDER.—Mr. Cairns moved NE parte
for an injunction to restrain the sailing of the ship Star-

light. The ship he said was built in the State of Maine,
and registered there by Gilbert Spear. He mortgaged her
for 20,000 dollars to Joseph Crake, who assigned the
mortgage to the • plaintiff. The defendant Alexander
alleged that he had bought the ship of Spear, and he had
obtained an English register for her, though he must have
known she was a foreign-built ship. The Vice Chancellor
granted a restraining order until Saturday, with notice of
motion for Friday.

ELECTION CONIMITTEES.— Y-EsiEaDAy.