The Sun.
London, England, 1839-09-24 00:00:00

EVENING EDITION.

MONEY MARKET and CITY NEWS.

(MONDAY EVENING.)

TIMES.--The annexed remarks, which appear in
one of the papers of this morning, are quoted on ac-
count of the belief which prevails here that they are a
dictation from the Bank parlour
•. Nothing farther has transpired respecting the affairs
of the United States Bank but what is satisfactory, and
calculated to give confidence to the shareholders and others
interested in its stability. The demur which has taken
place in the French cities with respect to the bills that
were in suspense in the beginning of the week seems,
after all, to have been very much the result of accidental
circumstances, and of which we doubt not an
explanation will in due time be afforded. We
have no idea of beating down a really powerful and, in a
general sense, valuable institution, by declamatory and
unjust statements ; neither do we mean to lend our-
selves to anything of the kind whatever may be the
Course adopted by parties professing to advocate the in-
terests of commerce, though with how little truth there
are few that can be ignorant. Were the United States
Bank a weak and insignificant establishment, the irregu-
larities which have occurred at Paris and Havre would
have been deemed scarcely deserving of a comment. The
bills might have lain over to the day of judgment, and not
a word of sympathy would have been uttered in behalf of
the holden; but the opulent and influential Philadelphia
Bank, which some of our Contemporaries, for reasons best
known to themselves, have singled out as an object of
ceaseless hostility, is quite another thing. This is an
institution worthy of all that calumny and misrepresen-
tation have, for years past, been able to accomplish
to its injury. We consider the issuing of post. notes
by the United States Bank an ill-considered measure,
but it is one which will, we presume, be abandoned, if in-
deed it has net been abandoned already. It is now but
too apparent that the cotton trade will not bear the
interference of the banking interest, whether at home
or abroad. The price of the staple must be left to be
regulated by the legitimate process of consumption and
demand ; but the United States Bank stepped forward to
the assistance of the mercantile interests of America, it is
to be recollected, under extraordinary circumstances, and
at a period of universal difficulty and derangement, and if
it has not done all the good that was contemplated by it,
but possibly partial mischief, the failure is not to be by any
weans interpreted in the light of a crime, but simply in
that of an error. The misfortune of the United State,
Bank is to have attempted more for the relief of commerce
than, in these times of financial pressure, it has succeeded h.
effecting so triumphantly as its conductors had anticipated.
The insufficiency of our corn crops last year, and the in-
different prospects of the present harvest, have caused, as
every one is well aware, the utmost perplexity to the Di.
rectors of the Bank of England. Our gold has gradually de-
creased, until the average of the three months is reduced
to something less than 3,000,0001. ; but the Directors have a
resource in their ally, the Bank of France, which happens
to have a profusion of the precious metals in her cellars,
and is rejoiced to have an opportunity of ridding herself
of a portion of the incumbrance ; so that, although more
corn may be imported for the current year's consumption,
l will go well until some permanent remedy for such
contingencies shall be supplied by the Legislature. That '
the embarrassment has been great is, nevertheless, certain,
and if our own national Bank has Lund herself in a situ: -
tion during the last few months to laa glad to take acivar ,-
tage of the proffered assistance of a neighbouring est a-
blishment, we can with little decency vilify the [Mitt td
States Bank for an irregularity arising out of that ye ry
state of affairs which led to the acceptance of such emit t-
ance. The holders of United States Bank shares in
England are numerous, but we do not hear that they are
pressing them upon the market. They have no occasia in
to do so. The dividends will, we venture to say, continn e
to be paid as punctually as heretofore. We do not cone e
forward as the apologists of the United States Bank, Ise r
does it stand in ne-zd of our services; but, as lovers of
fair play, and enemies to commercial detraction, we feel it
incumbent upon us at the present crisis to bay thus much
in its favour.

.‘ We have been a,,ked if it be true that our Govern,.
meat meditate taking into their own hands the powers ;
present vested in the Bank of England. That they desir e
thus we have very little doubt, and that the Alinisterisl
journals should do alt they can in furtherance of th.a
scheme is perfectly natural ; but that a Conservative por-
tion 01. the Pte,is should iabaur as it does in the same?
cause is altogether past comprehension. Our Contem-
poraries cannot surely wish to see the power of regulating
the bauk-note circul tion transferred to the keeping of 6.,
O'Connell party The principle is the same as regards
' the United States Bank. The Bank has done more the c
any thing else to ke. p in check Om violent c.emoerat. c
sprits of the Union tor the last thirty years, and it call
hardly t,e the .ousiness of those who are opposed to toe
views of General Jackson and toe • Loco focos' to destroy
the credit of such an it:siltation. Our friends are evi•
dently in a false position."
'fne impression which these remarks have conveyo?.,:i
is of a very peculiar kind. That the Bank should be
come, or even pretend to b,t, the apologist of the Unite... I
Status Baok, is quite contrary to the feeling which ha 3
.ieretofore pievaiied there, cud is rendered the more
ridiculous on this occasion, us all the Lets stated in e:e -
tenuation of censure wire in r4aiity a' sweeping condemn.. -
tion of the management of that institution. To superfici a I
. readers the contrary may perhaps appear, but such wa I
us totnel, on attentive examination, the true state of tin
czise. But the motive for thus going out of the way to de. •
fend and apologize for the United States Bank is, Li •
if adopt the current opinioe of it, still more curious
and extraordinary. The Bank of England, it is said
finds a paramount reason for the defence of impro•
vident wanking uy others, in the circumstance that
the time is near at hand when indulgence is to be
clairi,ed for its own errors. "If our own national
'panic," says this oracle, " has found herself in a situa-
tion within the last few months to be glad to take
advantage of the proffered assistance of a ne:gt-
bouring establishment, we can with little docent:s
vilify the United States Bank for an irregularity
arising out of that very state of affairs which led tc •
the acceptance of such assistance:" The two banks,
then, are in a similar possition ! This is alarming,
but not meant, it is to be hoped, as the preparation
for a similar accident in Paris, the scene of the opera-
tions of both. But we are led to expect, in a previous
passage, that " all will go well until a permanent
remedy for all such contingencies shall be supplied by
tile Legislature." If this has any meaning, it must be
taken as a hint that we are to look for an issue of
one-pound notes at least, if not for an absolute re-
striction
of specie payments soon after the meeting of •
Parliament.

But the richest passage of all is that near the conclu-
sion, in which the attempt is made to connect all appo-
aition to the present system of bank management with
Whig or Radical principles. The truth lies directly the
reverse way. The Directors know very well that they
are everything to the party at present in power, who
were both too weak and too ignorant to deal with them
according to their deserts, and that, had the Tories
been in office at the time of the renewal of the last
charter, they and their monopoly would have fallen
together.

In all respects a more unlucky appeal was never made
•o public sympathy, considering the quarter from si •hich
it came, than is this parallel between the cases of the
United States Bank and the Bank of England.

CRIM. CON. IN INDIA.

(From the Bombay—Press of June 17.)
SUPREME COURT.—JUNE 14.
LARKINS V. LEWIS.
This was an action by the plaintiff to recover c.,m-
pensation in damages from the defendant, for criminal
conversation with his wife.
Messrs. Howard and Montriou appeared as counsel
for the plaintiff ; and Mr. Campbell for the defendant.
The damages were laid at 50,000 rupees.
Balloo Canojee, late coachman to Mr. Larkins, was
accustomed to drive Mrs. Larkins in the shigram. The
last time he drove her was from Mr. Larkins's house
to the Apollo Pier. There was an European nurse
with her. Has not seen Mrs. Larkins since he drove
her to the Apollo Pier.
Mary Richardson examined by Mr. Montriou—ls
servant to Mrs. Larkins, and has been so for about
eighteen months. Has not resided at Mr. Larkins's
since September last. Mrs. Larkins left her husband
on the 22d of September. I accompanied her. We
went together in a shigram to the Bunder, and frOm
thence on board the ship Fortfield, and proceeded in
that vessel to Bushire. There were two cabins pre-
pared in the vessel—one for Mrs. Larkins and the
other for myself. Mrs. Larkins and Mr. Lewis occu-
pied her cabin. I see Mr. Lewis in Court, and recog-
nise him. I knew him previous to this occurrence,
from his having resided with Mr. Larkins. We were
about two months on the voyage from Bombay to
Bushire. While on board Mrs. Larkins went by the
name of Mrs. Lewis. Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Larkins
lived together as man and wife. When the vessel
arrived at Bushire Mrs. Larkins accompanied Mr.
Lewis ashore, where they resided about two months,
and lived as man and wife.
Cross-examined by Mr. Campbell—l left England
with Mrs. Larkins, and from her arrival in Bombay
until she left it I lived with her constantly. lam aware
upon what terms she and Mr. Larkins were, as I had
frequent opportunities of observing. Almost imme-
diately after Mrs. Larkins's return from England Mr.
Larkins behaved with great unkindness to her, although
I heard Mrs. Larkins promise to forego all gaiety in the
way he wished her. His unkindness consisted in the
tyranny he endeavoured to exercise over the mind of
his wife, forbidding her to read any books but those he
should select or approve—religious books. Mrs.
Larkins did not read novels ; she wished to read other
literary works, but Mr. Larkins considered all know-
ledge except that derived from religious books as super-
fluous. Mrs. Larkins did not agree with Mr. Larkins
on those points. This caused disagreements and alter-
cations between them, and I was present at several of
their quarrels. On such occasions Mrs. Larkins would
so demean herself as to prevent a recurrence of them ;
but Mr. Larkins would insist on Mrs. Larkins giving
her opinion. She did so, which had a tendency to create
further discussions, which generally terminated by Mrs.
Larkins crying and leaving the room. Neither party re-
canted the opinions they had given. On other than religious
subjects Mrs. Larkins and her husband agreed, but on
religious ones they never did. I remember when Mrs.
Larkins bad been very poorly all day. She lay on the
couch in her dressing-room, and was conversing of her
own family, expressing a wish that Mr. Larkins possessed
but half the affection for her her brother had. Mr.
Larkins observed that he knew Mrs. Larkins thought
him a fool, and that he had heard while she was in Env-
land she bad said she did not care whether he was dead
or alive. Mr. Larkins when speaking to her on such
subjects expressed himself in a very savage manner.
When Mr. and Mrs. Larkins disputed on religious
subjects he wished to make her say that she wished to
die, but Mrs. Larkins ever expressed a wish to live,
Mr. Larkins observing that her heart was estranged
from God, and that she preferred living in this sinful
world to the enjoyment of a future state. For about
half an hour Mrs. Larkins was in hysterics after she
left the room. The discussion was kept up until she
left it. Mrs. Larkins said she could not tell me all
Mr. Larkins had said to her, but that he had made use
of very provoking language. I have frequently seen '
Mrs. Larkins in hysterics and tears previous to Mr.
Lewis having visited at the house, and have often
known her to leave the dinner table on account
of their quarrels. I remember Mrs. Larkins
reading " Tne Life of Oliver Cromwell," when Mr.
Larkins said it was a waste of time ; this led to a
quarrel, which c ntinued all the afternoon. I was
walking about in the verandah, and could hear Mr. Lar-
kins scolding and upbraiding Mrs. Larkins. At the
conclusion of the quarrel Mr. Larkins said that none
but books treating of divine or religious subjects were
edifying. I recollect one evening, when we were at
Bombay, Mrs. Larkins, feeling herself unwell, went to
sleep after dinner i when Mr. Larkins said to her, " if
she was preparing for a ball she would he lively enough,
and that he wished that some of the fine gentlemen who
paid her compliments could but see her in that state."
Mrs. Larkins merely replied, " Say no more, and do not
behave so unkindly to rue," adding " she would wish to
return to England." Mr. Larkins said, "If you go to
England I shall keep the children." Mrs. Larkins upon
this left her room, but was followed by Mr. Larkins, and
he apologised for his conduct, promising that if Mrs.
Larkins would forgive him he would never again act
towards her in such a manner. Mr. Lewis was ac-
quainted with Mr. Larkins previous to his residing there.
1 think I saw bim visit there about six weeks previous.
Saw Mr. Lewis when he came to take Mrs. Larkins's
portrait, and also at several evening parties. Remem-
bers Mr. Larkins saying when Mrs. Larkins had only
seen Mr. Lewis once, that she entertained a preference
for him. Mr. and Mrs. Larkins were in the constant
habit of driving on the beach, at which he objected,
saying Mrs. Larkins wished to go there to meet Mr.
Lewis. This occurred after I had first seen Mr. Lewis
at the house. Perhaps he had then visited three or
four times. Mr. Lewis resided at Mr. Larkins's house,
and after being there about three days a very serious
quarrel occurred at dinner. I was not present, but
Mrs. Larkins told me she had never been so insulted.
Mr. Larkins, shortly after dinner, went to Mrs.
Larkins's room, and apologised to her, saying he had
behaved to her in a most shameful manner. Mr. Lewis
Ik7as not present at the conversation in Mr. Larkins's
dressing-room. After this occurrence Mr. and Mrs.
Larkins and Mr. Lewis rode out to the beach. During
the time that Mr. Lewis resided at Mr. Larkins's very
frequent disputes and arguments occurred between Mr.
and Mrs. Larkins. Mr. Larkins was acccustomed to
have family prayers in his house. On one of these
occasions Mr. Larkins gave Mrs. Larkins a chapter in
the Bible to read concerning the breaking of the
s eventh commandment. On Mr. Lewis observing
a pon what subject the chapter treated, he shut his
E able and pushed it across the table, but I heard no
ye, mark made. I remember a quarrel taking place be-
ts', 'en Mr. Larkins and Mr. Lewis. I know Mrs.
Las king's hand-writing (five notes of variegated paper
were . handed to witness for perusal. They were from
Mr 5. Larkins to Mr. Lewis, before he left Mr. Larkins's
bou sesl. I have very frequently seen Mrs. Larkins in
t ears when Mr. Lewis remained at Mr. Larkins's
I louse. Mrs. Larkins wrote several letters to Mr.
• Lewis, which I was in the habit of delivering—she
vrote to him on the 17th and 19th of September last.
( The witness recognised two letters shown her to be
A irs. Larkins's hand-writing). Mrs. Larkins had de-
sit -ed Mr. Lewis not to come to the house previous to
m 3 ' giving him tr,, last note. Mr. Lewis visited often.
Re-examined by Mr. Montriou—lias very often
tak, sn letters to Mr. Lewis's servant. Was not in the
habi t of reading them. Mrs. Larkins occasionally
„ail some of them to her. I remember delivering a
note. ):-rom Mr. Lewis to Mrs. Larkins about the Bth or
9th of 15epten:ber last. It was merely one inquiring
a. bout her health. Mrs. Larkins told me of her inten-
a short time before we quitted
ti .on to leave Born (my
,it . She had also hinted it to me before Mr. Lewis, ~m 1
i g ave me instructions about packing up the things, &c. ;
ft )thing beyond that passed. This happened about two
days before they eloped. I was quite aware under
wi ,at circumstances Mrs. Larkins was leaving Bombay.
Mi .s. Larkins frequently read a portion of her notes to
Mr . Lewis to me. Mr. Larkins generally accused
Mn 3. Larkins of displaying favouritism to Mr. Lewis.
Mr, Larkins, when angry with his wife, could assume
a ver y savage manner. I never could ascertain whether
Mr. Larkins entertained any affection for his wife or
not .
•1 never knew Mr. Larkins refuse her anything
so i
ar as money was concerned, and when she requested
to re Ly visit • -s I never knew him to refuse her. I have
have known him to grant it when
s refuse his permission to attend very large
km .am him te
din nee parties,
( and
on Ii
t.
When I say Mr. Larkins was
she had insisted
I mean
..,1 'en quarrels took place. Mr. Larkins
sly age,
0. •
eve r assumed
a sava ,e manner when quarrelling on the
' and if he observed Mrs. Larkins
trivial subjects ; .
mo st • I, it would afford
car easing her little gir.. fond
I the girl was too
of its mother, not so of
qua .rre -us appeared jealous of every
the father. Mr. Larkins
i bod y•
• Dickinson exansined.—l am the wife
t Is, Trs. Catherine
I have known Mr. Larkins since
iof Co lone! Dickinson.
Iris wife. When
he f, t came out to India
acquainted
1 ; I also know b
sh-, , . l ne out I became
with her, and was
she
'a- terms with the parties until .returned
on i
ntim ate
to
_}. zoiyiail d. I have ,
not however, seen much
L ' ' ce her last return .
,Ir 'kirks sin of Mrs.
from England, owing ito ac-
lr Larkins was of so religinus
cLul :nt. D, es not think N
is..
at, - 1 -he now Mr. and Mrs.Larkins
am formes. 1 3,, . .
They did not appear as
reB for some time.
idea with ms e
tP;u bile professors of religion.
Mr. Larkins was not par-
"'e ularl fond f goiet Nir but always entered into anything
th Y ° •.,, • ' lived on terms of
at was pressoss•—• y certainly
114 .ppiness together, and Mrs. Larkins was very anxious
al ,out the state of Nr• L arkias's health. The last time
I saw Mrs. Larkins was at her own house, about a
in onth previous to her ls.'aving Bombay. I dined and
sr .ent the evening there, ant: observed nothing particular
in the conduct of either. Mr. Levvi..t was not there on
tE at evening. Mrs. Larkins, I si..°ulct say, is an accom-
PI ished woman, and I think more so than the generality
of ladies. Her society was courted, .and she was con-
si tiered an attractive person, and consequently admired.
Cress-examined by Mr. Campbe;l Mrs. Larkins
rig
very well. Never observed anythirt k. xtraordinary
i Mr. Larkins's part when site sung. N.lvsqr observed
iy rude display of temper on Mr. Larkinx,'s part when