The Sun.
London, England, 1864-10-12 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

AN AFFRAY WITH THE POLICE.---Mr Henry Lucon,
said to be an officer in the army, and giving the address
Tavistock Hotel, Coveut-garden ; Mr William Aubert
Steinmitz, of Upper Clayton, gentleman; and Wm. Henry
Neville Woodhouse, of No. 4, Lansdowne-terrace, Notting-
hill, gentleman, were charged before Mr Tyrwhitt with
behaving in a disorderly manner, and causing a crowd to
assemble in the Haymarket.
Police-constable Samuel Yeo, 316 H, said—About 1
o'clock this morning I was in the Haymarket, when I saw
a crowd of about 140 persons outside a cafe, and the three
defendants, arm in arm, pushing and knocking against
everybody they came near, and at the same time shouting
oat. On persuading the defendants to be quiet and to
behave themselves, Lucon said he was a major and a justice
of the peace, and knew the Jaw better than all the police;
Steinmitz also said he was an officer, and did not care for
anybody; and Woodhouse said he was a gentlemen, and
would do as he liked. By this time nearly 300 persons had
collected. The defendants then moved to the top of the
Haymarket, and were then joined by about a dozen soldiers
—Horse Guards and Life Guards. They then went into
Tichborne-street, and Steinmitz called out " Now,
soldiers, do what you can and I'll protect you." I then took
Steinmitz into custody, and the other defendants were taken
by other constables. Steinmitz again called out —" Now,
soldiers, to the rescue 1" and the soldiers got hold of me.
I got a blow on the head and several kicks, but I think that
was from the soldiers. We then got them into Regent ,street,
and it took three or four of us to get Steinmitz in.

Mr Tyrwhitt— Row many soldiers were there?
Constable—About 10 or 12.
Steinmitz—l did not say "soldiers to the rescue." I was
pushed about in the Haymarket more than I pushed about.
I did when I was attacked try to rescue myeelf.
I.ucon—Why did 316 A push me on as I was lighting

my cigar outside of Quin's oyster shop.
Thos. Pratt, 311 A—l saw a great crowd outside the
ca:6, and heard 516 A persuading the defendants to go away
The defendants pushed against several persons. I told
them, after they said they were gentlemen, they ought to
set an example. The defendants then got to the top of the
Haymarket, and there was a large collection of cabmen,
prostitutes, and roughs. On 316 A taking the defendants
into custody I followed to keep the crowd back; when we
got into Quadrant I saw several of the Blues and Life
Guards, and Steiumitz called out, "Now, soldiers, rescue,
and I'll see you righted." Some of the soldiers then caught
hold of 316 A, and on telling the soldiers not to interfere
they struck me. I took one of the soldiers to the sfation,

but do not know whether he is going to be brought up.
Sergeant Godfrey, 18 C, said—There were about 300
persons collected, and on going over to quell the disturb-
ance, it became much worse. My hat was knocked off, and
I had a blow on my head. Two soldiers were taken into
custody. I did not hear the soldiers called upon by the de-
fendants, as I was not near enough. I don't know whether
the soldiers are going to be brought up.
It was hero stated to the magistrate that the soldiers
would have to go before the military authorities.
Mr Tyrwhitt—The soldiers ought to have been detained.
I do not see why they should be let go because they are sol-
diers. It is a most dangerous practice to let the Horse
Guards override the civil authorities.
Tho &fondant Lucon—l was lighting my cigar after
coming out of Quin's oyster shop. 316 A said " Move
on," and immediately after I received, not a blow, but a
poke on the back of my neck. 316 A again said "Move on."
I refused to move, and he then pushed his knee against me.
I then said I would take his number and bring him up, as
lie was exceeding his duty. Through the push my lips and
hand were burnt wiih the fusee I was using. I then walked
a little way, finding my friends in custody' and I was taken
because I went with the others. lam an officer and a co-
lonial magistrate, and therefore know I must not resist the
police. I thought when I got before the inspector I should
be allowed to have my say, but was not.
Steinuifz—l am not an officer, and don't suppose I ever
shall be, but was called last night "captain." but why, I
cannot say. [lt may be stated that in the Haymarket "titles
of courtesy " are very commonly made use of.]
Woodhouse—l consider there is no harm in taking a
walk in the Haymarket.
Dlr Tyrwhitt—l have no doubt you were disorderly

made a great noise—and displayed great folly; as I have
also no doubt that some of you were indiscreet enough to