The Sun.
London, England, 1852-04-15 00:00:00

bill, was in the habit of visiting his shop, and had on
several occasions conducted himself in a most extra-
ordinary manner. The applicant then described a
number of extravagances which he alleged Mr.
O'Connor had committed. If Mr. Feargus O'Connor
found Mrs. Danford or her apprentices (dressmakers)
engaged in their work, he would take the fabric,
whether of silk, merino, or whatever it so happened
to be, and tie round their heads, and a few days since
he again called at the shop. Applicant and his family
were about sitting down to dinner, Mr. O'Connor
rushed in and went to the rear of the premises, where
he conducted himself most indecently. He then re-
turned to the parlour and took up the hot leg of mut-
ton, which was in a dish upon the table, and held it
in his hands, at the same time cutting off the meat
and placing large slices in his mouth. Applicant's
little boy was sitting at the table, and because be hap-
pened to look at him he threatened to cut off his head.

Mr. BEADON inquired of the applicant what he re-
quired him to do in the matter?
The applicant said he believed Mr. Feargus
O'Connor not to be in his right mind, and he there-
fore applied to his Worship for protection.
Mr. BEADON asked him how long it was since Mr.
O'Connor had so conducted himself towards Mrs.
Dunford and the young woman. Mr. Dunford said
about a month since.

Mr. BEADON said the applicant should have applied
earlier at that court, if he wished to adopt any pro-
ceedings against Mr. O'Connor.
Toe applicant said he did not wish to have Mr.
O'Connor locked up in gaol, but merely restrained
from committing any violence. He had applied to
the Hon. Mr. Walpole, the Secretary of State, and
he was referred to the Speaker vf the House of
Commons.

Mr. BEADON observed that he believed it was ge-
nerally understood that Mr. O'Connor was insane.
He (Mr. Besdon) was not a commissioner of lunacy,
and therefore could not take upon himself the power
of restraining that gentleman.
The applicant believed that Mr. O'Connor's in-
sanity had been caused by his active exertions to
better the condition of the poorer classes.
Mr. BEADON said it was too late to take any pro-
ceedings against Mr. O'Connor for having conducted
himself, as it had been stated, in the manner be had
towards Mrs. Danford • but if anything of the kind
was repeated, the applicant would meet with every
assistance from that court, if he would only apply at
the time.

The applicant thanked his Worship, and was about
to withdraw, when
Robert Logsden, wbo described himself as a re-
porter by profession, and a newsman by trade, when
called upon to give evidence in a case of assault
which had been disposed of previously to the applica-
tion, stepped forward and said he could assure the
magistrate that Mr. O'Connor would be properly
looked after for the future, as there had been a com-
mittee formed, of which he had the honour to be a
member, for the purpose of placing the unfortunate
gentleman in a proper asylum, there being no ques-
tion of his insanity. He also informed the Court
that upwards of 51. had been subscribed fur that pur-
pose, and that that was the only amount which had
been collected for Mr. O'Connor's patriotism.
Mr. BEADON was glad to hear that the proper
course was about to be taken iu the matter, and the
subject then dropped.