The Sun.
London, England, 1852-10-15 00:00:00

FRY AY EVENING, OCTOBER l5,

degree of firbearance. Notwithstanding the
extraordinary nature of the transaction, the desperate
character of thi attack, he refrained from using his
truncheon untilhe heard the name of his adversary.
Then, indeed, tut not until after he had been sud-
denly and ulfairly thrown down, his chest and,
bowels jumpel on, and an attempt at strangulation
made, from which he on' 7 escaped by the clasp of his
stock givin; way—after being " butted" and
kicked with the utrr:,,L ferocity, he at length
availed himself of the weapon with which he was en-
trusted, but only so far as to enable him to keep his brutal
assailant at bay. Such conduct is deserving of the
highest praise, and we trust that the Commissioners of
Police will evince their sense thereof by the early
promoticn of this meritorious officer.
One of the most painful parts of the transaction
was the apathy exhibited by the spectators. Although
there were from 2,000 to 3,000 present, no person
rendered assistance to the officer. He repeatedly
called fcr help, but none came forward. The
only result of his repeated appeals was that soma
vagabond in the crowd—a kindred spirit to the
defendant—encouraged the ruffian by calling out
" Well tone, CANNON—give it to the —." This
participator in, and accessory to, the outrage, unfor-
tunately escaped detection. The constables were too
busily ?ngaged in securing his confederate, the
chief delinquent, it requiring the united force of
seven constables to drag him to the station-house.

The appearance of poor DWYER showed that the
consequaices of the assault had not been overstated.
He had previously been one of the finest young men
in the division, but he was so altered that
even the Gfficers of the court could scarcely recog•
nize him. He could only move when bent double,
and his glassy eye, haggard appearance, and death-
like countenance, indicated the intensity of his
sufferings. P.e may never fully recover from the
effects of th brutality, but CANNON appeared,
even in thr very court itself; to glory in his
villany, and regard it as a matter of perfect indif-
ference. Pe was but too well aware that the pre-
sent state of the law did not admit of an ade-
quate punithment. Perhaps he thought that for
the fourth tine he would escape with comparative
impunity, aid that—like an Indian rejoicing in his
scalps—he might hereafter boast of the disabled
DWYER as another victim to his prowess. Mr.
ELLIOTT has, however, performed his part,
and we have every reason to hope that
a considerable period must elapse before the truculent
ruffian be spin let loose upon society to prove a misery
to the inhabitants and constables of the district
cursed by his presence. Such a man is like a wild
beast or a rabic. animal, against whom the most strin-
gent measures must be adopted. Such beings are dan-
gerous to sc2iely, and should be forthwith removed.

LONDON ASSURANCE !
(MT B OURCICA EMT' S.)
Frequently is the public have had reason to rejoice
at the announcement of some new association for the
better assuranc3 of life and property, they have seldom
had cause to experience such deep satisfaction as at the
recent organization of The Royal Model Life
Assurance, Guarantee, Endowment, and Annuity
Society, empowered by Special Act of Parlia-
ment." Acording to the prospectus of the
society, just published, it will be seen that
the capital is fixed at one million, in 10,000
shares of 1001. each (101. paid up). When it is re-
marked, moreover, that among the trustees are num-
bered, that highly distinguished nobleman his Grace
the Duke of VERYSOFT, that noble-hearted and ora-
cular peer, the Earl of TWADDLE, the gallant Lord
TricausNonar, and the philanthropic Lord POWDER-
HAM BALDERDASH, the community cannot fail to
welcome the enterprise with the fullest confidence
and the liveliest gratification. Is it not
enough, indeed, that among the directors
we find already inscribed the name of the high-
principled Sir RIOLIARD TURPIN, Bart., York ? Or
that we find that eminent person coupled with the
humane Sir JONATHAN WYLD, M.P., Westminster ?
Or with the " down-putting" Sir PETER SIMPLE ?
Ur with the unyielding Sir HECTOR SOFT ? Or
with that Sir FRANK INCENSE, whose name smells so
sweetly in the nostrils of the community ? Among
the more kroce,blo intimations offered to the notice of
the public generally, are the two following :—First,
that " persons may assure in this society to any ex-
tent, on any risk, in whatsoever profession or rank
they may be placed;'' secondly, that " assurers may
nv half-yearly, or not at
allenience." For further
all,
lal payr, t i
ct
accordinguh particulars
rpremiums
es
ttohey atheirsna ny u act:
oly
genuine puffs prelimi-
nary), see the prospectus.