The Sun.
London, England, 1863-07-24 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

FRACAS AT THE OXFORD MUSIC HALL.—John Browne,
a respectable-looking young man, described as a miner, but
who refused his address, was charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt
with the following assault on Mr. Edwin Charles Morton,
a gentleman, residing at Hillingdon Heath, Uxbridge (but
not related to Mr. Morton of the Oxford Music Hall).
Complainant said last night, I was in the gallery of the
Oxford Music Hall, when the defendant, whom I had never
seen before, said " Take that, you blackguard," and imme-
diately struck me two blows in the mouth with his fist.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—Had you not said something to him ?
Complainant—l had not, and I did not see where he
came from,
Defendant—Do you mean to say you had not seen me,
and that you have no idea why I struck you ? If you have
not, I'll tell you—perhaps you would like to know. Did
you not see me sitting with two ladies ?
Complainant—l did not. There were about 200 persons
in the gallery. I did not see you there.
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Defendant—When I lett the hall did you not speak to
the ladies I had been with ?
Complainant— No, I did not.
Defendant—The provoc Ation I received was blackguardly,
and I treated the person the same way.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—Then you will pay 405., or be imprisoned
for six weeks in default.

THAMES.
HORRIBLE ATTEMPT AT MunnErt.--flenry Turk, a
joiner, aged 32, of 9, Oxford-terrace, Manchester-road,
Poplar, was brought up on remand before Mr. Partridga,
charged with wilfully and maliciously cutting the throat of
Charles John Turk, his brother, with intent to murder him
or do previous bodily harm.
Mr. C. Young, solicitor, defended the prisoner, who was
remanded on Saturday last,
when the only evidence given
was that of Michael Halton, a police sergeant, 26 K, who
stated that hearing the prisoner had cut his brother's throat
with a razor he took him into custody. Ho brought the
prisoner into the presence of his brother, who said the pri-
soner had wounded him. The prisoner denied having done
so, and he then took him out of the room.
Charles John Turk, who appeared to be in a very weakly
condition, stated that he had been lodging with the prisoner,
his brother, for more than three weeks. He came up from
Plymouth at his father's request, to get some work as a
blacksmith. He had made up his mind to return to Ply-
mouth again. One day last week he asked his brother for
his razor and used it. It was afterwards put in the wash-
ing-stand drawer, On Friday last, between the hours of
nine and ten o'clock, he went to bed. Shortly afterwards
the prisoner came to bed, and after that he found him put
his hand over his shirt collar, unbutton his shirt and
turn his collar back. Suspecting nothing wrong
he went to sleep. He was aroused by some one
cutting his throat. The blood was trickling over
his shirt front. He hallow] out murder, and
called to Mrs. Cameron to bring a light. She came up
stairs with a light, and the prisoner was behind her. He
lost a good deal of blood. Grant came to his assistance.
He had no previous quarrel with his brother. He knew
it was his br,,ther, who came to bed, because he spoke to
him. His brother wrote to him to come up to London. Ha
came to London twice. He came to London last time on
Sunday week. His brother said he could not go to work
on the following morning at the Limited Ironworks. On
the Sunday evening he went to a friend's house with his
brother. He went to the Thames Ironworks on the follow-
ing day, and finding no work he came home about half •past
eight that morning, and said to the prisoner, " I know this
is humbug, there is no work for me." He had been looking
for work ever since,

Mary Matilda Cameron, of 9, Oxford terrace, gave con-
firmatory evidence.
Mr. Grant, surgeon, said ho had attended the wounded
man. There was a transverse wound three inches long and
a quarter of an inch in depth. In his opinion the wound
was inflicted with a razor.

Mr. Partridge committed the prisoner for tzial, and re-
fused to take bail.

Mr. C. Young—The prisoner will reserve his defence.

COLONIAL MARKETS—This Day.

TEA.—The public sales terminated yesterday, and the
prices obtained were fully equal to those previously current
in the open market.
StrGAR.—A better demand prevailed for West India, and
good grocery descriptions have in some instances been rather
higher. Foreign descriptions remained at previous quota.
tiuns, while in the refined market common lumps remained
steady at 465. per cwt.
COFFEE.—The enquiries for Plantation and Native
Ceylon have been more active, and good and fine qualities
have realised enhanced prices. Other descriptions fully
maintained previous rates.
RlCE.—Only limited transactions have been reported,
without any material alteration ta record in values.
INDIGO—The ;quarterly sales were brought to a close
yesterday : of the total offered 5,500 chests sold at and after
the sales, of which 3,000 are suppored fur home use, and
2,500 export. Prices, as compared with last sales, are from
par to 9d lower for Bengal, Kurpah par to 6d lower, Oudes
3d to 6d lower, Medias under 4s 2d to 4d lower, and above,
par to 2d dearer.
TALLOW—The market has been more active, and prices
have shown increased firmness, P.Y.C. on the spot being
quoted 43s 6d, and last three mouths' delivery 465 per Mt,