Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-07-06 00:00:00

from there he went to a public house, accompanied by his
female friend, in black,-and O'Donald ; then, after having
some drink he fell asleep, with Miss O'Donald's arm round
his neck. When he awoke he found his watch and his
money gone, as well as all his fair companions. He then
left, and after a consultation with police constable 599,
they went to Mr. O'Donald's house together, and upon
their arrival they heard a voice call out, " The police," and
then it was that Mrs. O'Donald slipped a piece of paper
into the other prisoner's hand —that piece of paper proved
to be the pawnbroker's duplicate for the watch, which had
just been pledged at Mr. Spencer's pawn-office in High-
field-street. Mr. Bluck appeared for the prisoners, and
addressed the Bench, but his eloquence had no evail, and
they were both remanded until the lady in black was
taken.

A "RESPECTABLE" MARRYED MAN.—John Cartwright,
said to be a printer, living in Cow-lane, Wavertree, was
charged by Alice Crosby, a servant out of place, with
having committed an indecent assault upon her at ten
o'clork on the previous night. The girl, who appeared
exceedingly modest, stated that on the previous evening
she was going along Paddington when she met with the
prisoner. He asked her to go to the theatre, but she
refused, saying that she was going after a place. She did
go to the lady's house, and he accompanied her. After
she left, the prisoner told her that he was going home
(they both lived at Wavertree, and he would take her the
nearest way. After walking some distance, she found
herself in Price's-street, Everton, a lonely place, where
the prisoner attempted to commit the offence with
which he was charged. She, however, ran away, and soon
after seeing a policeman, she gave him into custody. In
answer to the prisoner, she said she had known
him for four years, and that he was a married man.
she also admitted that some months since she had consent-
ed to his wishes, but denied that she had done so on the
present occasion. The prisoner admitted that he had
made the attempt, but stated that it was not against the
wishes of the prosecutor. The prisoner was discharged.
CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT.—Matthew Chester, a respec •
table-looking young man, was charged with embezzling and
obtaining various sums of money, the property of Mr. James
Feeney, ship store dealer, of Castle-street. Mr. Rymer
appeared to conduct the case for the complainant, and Mr.
O'Donnell defended the prisoner. From the statement
made by the solicitor, it appeared that in the month of
April last an agreement was drawn up and signed by the
complainant and the defendant, to the effect that the lat-
ter should be taken into partnership with the former for
twelve months, and that the business was to be conducted
under the name of Feeny, Chester, and Co., but that the
latter was to have no share in the profits, but was to con-
duct the business in the Regent-road at a regular weekly
salary. The complainant alleged that the day after the
agreement was signed, he having understeod that the de-
fendant had before been charged with embezzlement, had it
disannulled, but kept him in his employ. On the 13th of
June, the prisoner went to Mr. Davis'e, in Canning-place,
and asked for the loan of 405., for Mr. Feeny, statiug that
he was going to the Custom House, to pay some dues, and
gave an I 0.U., signed Feeny and Co., for the amount.
After that, the complainant dismissed the de'endant from
his employ altogether, for not accounting for some money
he had received, with an order that he should never go
near the premises again ; but seven days after he had
been so dismissed, he went to Mr. Gough's, a butcher, in
Dublin-street, and received 4as. on account, and gave a
receipt, signed " Feeny and C 0.," for the amount.
Mr. Davis and Mr. Feeny having been exam-
ined to prove the above facts, Mr. O'Donnell argued
on behalf of the defendant, that the charge of embezzle-
ment could not be sustained, as there was the agreement
of the partnership. Mr. Mansfield was of opinion that
the obtaining the money of Mr. Gough, after he had been
dismissed, was an obtaining by false pretenses; but as Mr.
Gongh was hot present the prisoner was remanded for a
week. At the request of Mr. Feeney, however, he was
admitted out on bail, by ectering into h•s own recognisance
to appear. [We are authorised to state that this case
was eventually settled, by the mutual cancelling of the
deed of partnership between the parties.—Eo. N. T.]

BEFORE MR. BEGIN AND MR. SBEIL.

THE "TOUTING' SYSTEM AGAIN.—While the above gentle-
men were hewing the town cases in the second court, Mr.
Goodere, evidently labouring under much excitement,
said, addressing the bench, he had g- eat cornpla'nts to
make of the system of "touting" that was carried on in that
court, snd particularly of the conduct of Mr. Cobb, an
attorney. He said he had been applied to by a Mrs.
Ellen M‘Kay, before coming into the court, and it was
with surprise that he saw her in communication with Mr.
Cobb. He was astonished that Mr. Cobb should, after
the warning he had had from Mr. Mr. Mansfield, act in
such a manner. He did not speak of it or him for his
gentlemanly conduct, but as a professional gentleman.
But he did not intend to let the matter rest, bet
would take it before the Law Institution. He would
also go to the Mayor, and inform him how snits were
takin,, out in the Court of Passage for 15s, and the plain-
tiff had to pay 11s for taking out the process, which costs
only ls. Tie did not eaxe for the nrantiee in that nnnrt.
where cases only got about 14 but he contended, in
principle, that the touting system was unfair. Mr. Cobb
said he had taken the brief from the woman's own mouth
and he thought that his petition was not to be envied in
that court if he was constantly to be subjected to the at-
tub of Mr. Goodere ; but he had no doubt that, while he
(Mr. Cobb) conducted himself as a gentleman, that the
bench would give him the support he deserved. To Mr.
Goodere he had always behaved as a gentleman and a friend.
Mr. Goodere : We have nothing to do with private affairs
here. Mr. Cobb considered that he had a right to refer to
them. Mr. Goodere hoped Mr. Cobb would confine himself
to the question. Mr Cobb: With regard to the case, Mrs.
M‘liny had retained him, but if she liked to say that she
had not done so, and wished to have the services of Mr.
Goodere, he would give up the brief and the fee that he
had received. Mr. Wyberg : That is a sufficient answer to
Mr. Goodere's charge. Mrs. M'Kay, who was in court,
remained silent. Mr. Goodere again asserted that the
" touting" system that was carried on in the court was most
disgraceful, and that Mr. Dodd had been most grossly
insulted since he made the first complaint about
it. Mr. Cobb, said it appeared that his practising in
the court was objectionable, but as there was a right in-
volved in it, he was determined to assert that right. Mr.
Goodere said, that Mr. Cobb had no right to use illegiti-
mate means. At this juncture of the conversation, the
Court intimated that they did not see any reason to
interfere, and cDuld not have their time longer occupied
with it. Mr. Goodere, having stated that he considered
he had only done his duty, left the court.